Holy Name is not our home parish, but my husband and I and our 3 children attend confession here weekly, when possible, as Fr. Larry Richards, from EWTN says, "You need to confess mortal sins to get back in a state of grace, but you need to confess venial sins to prevent you from becoming prideful." I love that. So, like I said, we try to get to confession every week when possible. We also attend the weekday nightly mass a couple times of week when we can, as well. My kids love being able to join in on the nights when rosary follows the mass. The people here are so kind, you can really feel God's peace in this little yet amazingly beautiful church. Fr. Carvalho may be a little bit hard to understand, he has an accent, but if you are paying attention then you know what he's trying to say through context. His heart is so tender and pure toward our Lord and our Blessed Mother, Mary. He radiates love for them but also for his sheep. He is a very pastoral shepherd, not judgmental and very compassionate. He's a very compassionate and practical confessor. If you have anxiety about attending confession, he is the one you want to see. You will leave feeling the freedom and peace that this sacrament offers but it's so much more than being free of the sin, in your heart, this sacrament is most important because it offers grace that actually heals our hearts from the sin we commit, and then it strengthens us against repeating that same sin, over time. Of course, in conjunction with receiving the Eucharist. They do repeat some prayers that you might have to ask afterward where to find them, but they are so friendly, that it doesn't matter. I know some may consider this a very traditional parish, but I think they offer enough of both latin, English and some beautiful down to earth kindness that you'll like whichever mass you show up for. They usually have a booklet of prayers by the entrance if they will be praying long prayers that a typical Catholic wouldn't have memorized. So, whether you're Catholic, Christian, non-Catholic or non-Christian, it's a very peaceful, respectful and loving place to be. Maybe you just want to feel the presence of the Spirit and be loved on a little bit, this is the place to go. Blessings. read more