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The 45th Annual Great Irish Fair of New York, will be held at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish on Saturday, September 12 starting at 11 a.m. in the Howard Place school yard of the adjoining Saint Joseph the Worker Academy.

Please join us for the Irish Fair Mass at 9 a.m. in Holy Name Church.

The Irish American Building Society of New York (IABS) is sponsoring this day of Irish music, Irish dance, food and drink. The IABS supports Catholic Education in NYC, by providing the proceeds, after expenses, to Futures in Education.

For more information, go to:  https://www.iabsny.org

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit has entered a critical phase, and there is an important action we are requesting you to take now. It will require just a few moments of your time.

In our April 26, 2026 weekly Bulletin, we provided information on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit and asked everyone to contact Governor Kathy Hochul to opt in to enable New York taxpayers to take advantage of it. As you may know, Governor Hochul has publicly expressed her intention to opt New York into the program once final federal regulations are released. While this is positive news, the formal opt-in process is not yet complete. The New York State Catholic Conference encourages New Yorkers to continue expressing their support as the process moves toward completion.
If implemented in New York, the program could provide millions of dollars in privately funded scholarships through programs like the Brooklyn Diocese’s Futures in Education to help families with educational expenses, including tuition, tutoring, technology, special education services, and other academic support for both public and private school students.

We ask that you:

• Thank Governor Hochul for her support of the program
• Encourage New York’s formal participation once federal regulations are finalized
• Share this opportunity with others who support educational opportunities for families

You can do this today by going to the New York State Catholic Conference Action Center at https://bit.ly/federal-scholarship-credit and sending your message.

Thank you for supporting students and families across New York.

Sincerely,
Fr. Larry Ryan, Pastor

You can learn more about the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit at: https://scholarshiptaxcredit.org and https://scholarshipsforallny.com

If your child is in grades 1 through 8, and attending a public or a non-Catholic private school, they should also attend religious education classes to help them grow in their faith and to prepare them to receive their sacraments. For additional information, or to register your child, contact Kathryn Sisto, Holy Name’s Coordinator of Religious Education, by:

• Completing the online registration form;
• Emailing her at hnjreligioused@gmail.com, or
• Calling her at (718) 768-7629.

Please note: Volunteers are an integral part of our Religious Education Program. If you would like to volunteer your time helping the youth of our parish grow in their faith, please contact Kathryn Sisto for more information.

Fall is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to get your kids back in the game! Registration for our 2026 Fall Sports Programs is OFFICIALLY OPEN — but don’t wait too long, because a $25 late fee kicks in for anyone who registers after August 15th.

Here’s what’s open for registration right now:

FLAG FOOTBALL

• Season: Early September → Ends in November
• Games: Saturdays and/or Sundays
• Practice: Subject to coach’s schedule

Player Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/297146174

Coach Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/821738023

 

CYO TRAVEL BASKETBALL (Ages 8-14)

• Girls start: Late September | Boys start: Mid-October
• Games: Saturdays & Sundays
• Practice: Saturday mornings and/or a weeknight
• Home court: Bishop Ford/K280 Gym

IMPORTANT: To be eligible to play CYO Travel Basketball, your child must ALSO be registered with CYO — this is a separate registration at an additional cost. Registration is NOT complete until your child is registered with both us and CYO.

Player Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/269498437

Coach Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/807451240

 

INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL (Ages 6-7)

• Season: Early November → January (one hour, Saturday mornings, Bishop Ford/K280 Gym)
• Includes skill-building drills and team games

Player Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/938959961

Coach Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/071375900

 

CLINIC BASKETBALL (Ages 4-5)

• Co-ed, no teams — all skill development
• Session: One hour on Saturday mornings
• Season: Early November → January

Player Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/775695776

Coach Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/317920532

 

⚽ SOCCER CLINIC (Ages 3-10)

• Co-ed, clinic-based — no teams
• Sessions: One hour on Saturday mornings
• Season: Mid-September → Late October (weather permitting)

Player Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/847178746

Coach Registration: https://holynamesports.sportngin.com/register/form/306415585

 

Good news: all fees remain the same as last season! But remember — a $25 late fee applies to any registration completed after August 15th, so don’t put it off.

We can’t wait to see your kids out on the field, court, and pool deck this fall. Register today and lock in your spot before the deadline!

COMING SOON: Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming registration will be opening shortly — stay tuned for details!

Go Holy Name!

Questions?  Please contact the Fathers Guild at: Holynamefathersguild@gmail.com

Holy Name of Jesus – 245 Prospect Park West

Holy Name of Jesus will distribute food from the Rectory basement from 1-2 p.m. on Saturdays, September 5 & 19 and October 3, 17 & 31.

We currently need mayonnaise and sugar.

Thank you to everyone who has recently donated food. We distributed 54 bags of food on August 8 and 57 bags on August 22.

Immaculate Heart of Mary – 2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway

IHM’s Food Pantry will distribute food to registered individuals on Thursday, September 24 from 9:30-10:45 a.m.

 

 

 

 

Do you love to sing? Do you catch yourself humming a hymn after Mass repeatedly? Do you play the guitar, flute or violin? Then please share your gifts and join one of our choirs!

• The Adult Choir sings at the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturdays and rehearses immediately after that Mass.
• The Spanish Choir rehearses on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. and sings at the 9 a.m. Spanish Mass on Sundays.
     Note: the Adult choirs also sing together for our Holy Week Liturgies and Bilingual Solemnities.
• The Children’s Choir (grades 3-8) rehearses on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. and sings at the 11 a.m. Family Mass on the First Sunday of the month.

Reading music is not required for any of our choirs — You just need a desire to serve our Church, the ability to carry a tune, and a commitment to attend rehearsals
and liturgies! Won’t you consider joining us?

Please see Ivonne Rojas, Director of Music Ministries, after any Mass or call the Rectory: (718) 768-3071, x126.

St. Augustine says “Those who sing, pray twice”, so…LET US SING TO THE LORD!!

Cub Scout Pack 237 is welcoming new members for the 2025–2026 scouting year. Boys in Kindergarten through 5^th Grade have an opportunity to make new friends, go camping, serve their community, and have tons of fun while learning new skills and building character. Weekly meetings are in the School Basement from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays.

It’s not too late to register your child for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year.  You can apply online or go to the Academy’s web site for more info.