Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Holy Name Society (HNS) is to combine the ideals of Spiritual Growth, Charitable Works, Fund Raising and Entertainment in a way that brings the men of St. Colette’s Parish together.

The Holy Name Society is currently comprised of about 50 members with 35 or more members active at meetings or events at any given time.  Our members are supported by a Board that helps guide and direct the Holy Name Society throughout the year.

Scholarship Information Board Members

Spiritual Growth Charitable Works the handy man crew

Fundraiser Events Entertainment Events FAQs


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The photos show HNS members Mike Bartok, Time Rohode and Sal Germano preparing the delicious Bananas Foster dessert for members and guests at the HNS June meeting. The dessert was very popular!

Newly Elected Board Members   2019-2020 Term

Marshal: David Davis

Handy Man Director: Jim Aust

Spiritual Moderator: Dave Konopinski

President: Don Feuerstein  (440) 572-1044

Vice President: Lou Baga

Treasurer.: Marty Morisky

Secretary: Steve Sykora


Holy Name Society Scholarship

Two Scholarships are awarded semi-annually in the amount of $500 to help defray the cost of tuition at a Catholic grade school or Catholic high school. Thank you to all of our 2021 applicants. Winners for the 2021/2022 school year are Lauren Masavage, a second grader at Incarnate Word Academy and Charlie Rundell, a Kindergartner at St. Ambrose. Congratulations and thank you to all who participated!

SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

  • Host a Vespers Service regularly for the parish.

  • Monthly Meetings that highlight:

    • The commitment to honor the Holy Name of Jesus through the Holy Name Society pledge.

    • Prayers for the families and friends of the members in need o Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

CHARITABLE WORKS:

  • The sponsorship of two (2) scholarships per semester for the children of parishioners attending Catholic Grade Schools and Catholic High Schools

  • The Handy Man Crew

  • The supply and preparation of food for parish events and for the homeless.

  • Monetary support of the parish activities.

THe Handy Man Crew

The Handy Man Crew – helping parishioners in need with simple tasks around the household. Examples include minor repairs that can be completed in a day or weekend. HNS provides free labor, but not parts nor materials. Contact the church office to submit your request.

Fundraiser Events

The Holy Name Society participates in a variety of activities throughout the year. These events include fundraisers, parish activities or off-site events such as:

  • The annual classic car show

  • The sponsorship of two (2) pancake breakfasts per year for the parish

ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS:

  • Dinner served after each general meeting

  • Card games after each general meeting

  • Special events – Corn Hole Tournament / Bocce Tournament with our Celebrate Youth Group

  • Occasional speakers for the parish

Current Event Schedule:

Check out our event page.

F.A.Q.'s

Who can join?
The Holy Name Society is open to all adult men of St. Colette Parish or St. Ambrose Parish.

Do you have any dues?
Current dues are a bargain of $5.00 per year.

When are the meetings?
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7pm. They are generally held in the church hall, but occasionally in the Atrium or picnic area (during the warmer weather).

How do I join?
New members may join at any meeting by completing our Form and dropping it off at the office or to a current member.