THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY OF ST. STEPHEN
The Holy Name Society is one of the principal bodies of both Parish activity and of apostolate for the parish. All the men of the Parish are considered at least nominal members though it is required that the men attend the monthly meetings occasionally. The Society not only promotes the reverence to the Holy Names of God and Jesus but also to the Church, the Holy Father and Hierarchy, Eucharist and Vocations. As such the Society sponsors a monthly Holy Hour, on the Thursday before First Friday of the month at 7 PM, and every Thursday during Lent to pray for Vocations, to pray for the growth of the Parish, and to make reparation for sin. The Society has different fund raisers during the year – a raffle, and fish fries during Lent – to raise money for different projects for the parish as well as other charitable institutions. Meetings usually take place on the last Sunday of the month at 9 AM in the Parish Hall. Come join us! (Wives are welcome as well).
HOLY NAME PLEDGE
Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. I believe, O Jesus, that Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. I proclaim my love for the Vicar of Christ on earth. I believe all the Sacred Truths which the Holy Catholic Church believes and teaches. I promise to give good example by the regular practice of my Faith. In honor of His Divine Name I pledge myself against perjury, blasphemy, profanity, and obscene speech. I pledge my loyalty to the flag of my Country and to the God given principles of freedom. justice and happiness for which it stands. I pledge my support to all lawful authority, both civil and religious. I dedicate my manhood to the honor of the Sacred Name of Jesus Christ, and beg that He will keep me faithful to these pledges until death. (This is recited at the beginning of each Holy Name meeting).