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. Barbara’s Parish together.

Membership:  There is no initiation to the Holy Name and all men of St Barbara are invited to attend monthly meetings and the special events held through the year.

Meetings: 
Held once a month on the first Tuesday of the month in the Sterling Event Center.

6:30 PM casual dinner and refreshments are provided.  Meeting starts at about 7 PM and concludes by 8 PM.

Fund Raising Activities

• Turkey shoots on three Saturdays in the fall.
• Fish Frys every Friday during Lent.

Support for Church Needs and Activities

• Purchases all Sacramental wine and communion hosts for St Barbara Church.
• Sponsors the printing of the annual church calendars, available to all parishioners.
• Provides $2500 to the St Barbara Youth Group annually for Mission trips and the March for Life in Washington DC.
• Assists with setup and running of the parish festival.
• Assists the Spare Time Parishioners (STP) on the first Friday of each month with parish campus projects.
• Coordinates the Spring and Fall Grounds Cleanup.

Support for Charities

• Donates $500 to each of 15-17 local, national and international charities every Christmas.
  These charities are nominated by and voted on by Holy Name members.
• Helps to feed the homeless by purchasing food and distributing dinners on several dates throughout the year at the Emergency Shelter in Covington.

Social Activities:  open to all men of the parish.  Guests are welcome.

• Keeneland Bus Trip during the spring.
• Summer Picnic (offsite on first Friday in August) All food, snacks and drinks are provided.
• Christmas party (church hall on first Friday in December) All food and drink are provided.

Officers

• President - Michael Cooper
• President Elect - Bill McPhillips
• Treasurer - Ted Lorenz
  
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Email address:  hnstbarbara@gmail.com