January 22,2014 - St. Agnes Parish

Saint Agnes Catholic Church
233 West Gay Street
West Chester,PA.19380
610-692-2990
www.saintagnesparish.org
PARISH STAFF
SCHEDULE
Pastor
Rev. Alfonso (Fr. Al) J. Concha
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Laurence J. Gleason
Weekend Ministry
Rev. Stephen J. Baker, O.S.A.
Rev. John Franey
Deacons
Deacon Victor Gonzalez
Deacon Clement J. McGovern
Sr. Helen Miriam, I.H.M., Superior of Convent-610-692-9430
Masses:
Saturday:
Sunday:
8:00 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)
7:00, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 5:15 p.m.
Weekdays: 6:30 & 8:00 a.m.
First Friday: 6:30 & 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days: 5:15 p.m (anticipated)
6:30 & 8:00 a.m. 12:10 & 5:15 p.m
(Spanish) 7:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sr. Joan Felicia, I.H.M., School Principal- 610-696-1260
Felicia Navarro, Coordinator of Religious Education-610-436-4640
Sacraments
Sr. Helene McGroarty, I.H.M., Hispanic Ministry-610-344-7224
Sr. Martha Staarman, O.S.U., Hispanic Ministry-610-436-5580
Mr. Sean McElwee, Director of Music- 610-344-7244
Mrs. Barbara Kirby, Director of Outreach Services
610-429-0697
Mr. John Mattia, Facilities Mgr.- 610-692-2990
Baptisms:
Second, Third and Fourth Sundays: 1:30 p.m.
First Sunday in Spanish:
1:30 p.m.
Pre-Jordan, First Sunday (TPH)
12:00 p.m
Mrs. Joan Fogarty, Business Manager- 610-692-2990
Confessions:
Mr. Samuel Riccardo, Jr., Cemetery Manager- 610-692-4421
Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Vigil of Holy Days & First Friday Eve: 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Marriages: To register for Pre-Cana contact:
www.philamarriageprep.com
Feast Day of St. Agnes
January 21
Prayer to Saint Agnes
St. Agnes, although you were only a child, you believed that Jesus was
always with you; help us to remember that he is also with us, and to remain true to his presence.
St. Agnes, you refused to give up your faith; help us to be proud of our
faith, to love it, to be strong in it, and to give witness to it daily.
St. Agnes, patron saint of children, watch over the children of the world;
keep them safe from harm; be with them in their hour of need; and always pray for them.
Week of January 19, 2014
Monday: St. Fabian,Pope & Martyr, St. Sebastian,Martyr (green/red)
6:30 AM: Vincent Massimini by Edith DiSanti
8:00 AM: Hillman Williams by Jerry Norma Williams
Tuesday: St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr (red)
6:30AM: Dorothy Joyce by Joseph & Linda Hoban
8:00AM: Doris Sena 1st Anv. By Sena Family
Wednesday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection
of Unborn Children (white/purple)
6:30 AM: Vincent Massimini by Betty & Henry Koenig
8:00 AM: Pat Feconda by Steve & Anne Quigley
Thursday: St. Vincent,Deacon & Martyr (green/red)
6:30 AM: William P. Brice by Fay Marie Bisaccia
8:00 AM: MaryLouise Graver by Steve & Anne Quigley
Friday: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the
Church (white)
6:30AM: Amina Valocchi by Clauhs Family
8:00 AM: Pat Feconda by Julie Ryan
Saturday: The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
(white)
8:00 AM: Dorothy Joyce by Kilpatrick Family
Please pray for the repose
of the souls of
Our family and friends
May they rest in peace
John McAnulla
Michelle Nastase-Domsohn
THE EUCHARIST IS OUR RISEN LORD
"Eucharistic adoration is an essential way of being with the Lord. In
the Sacred Host, He is present,
the true treasure, always waiting for
us. Only by adoring this presence
do we learn how to receive Him
properly. Let us love being with the
Lord! (Pope Benedict XVI).
EUCHARIST ADORATION
EVERY WEDNESDAY
FOLLOWING THE 8 A.M. MASS.
O JESUS WE ADORE THEE
Lisa Jacobsen, Samantha Calfapietra, Charles Gebel,
George Dargay, Carol Theis, Susan Curran, Geralyn Mattera, Bob Hoeveler ,Barbara Watkins, Kenneth Wylie,
Cheryl McGlinchy,Tiffany Brandt, Franklin Young, Agnes
Grady Chesko,Breelyn Valentine Ted Wright,
Noreen C. Crowley
USMC: Cpl John Mitas, 2nd Lt. , Pvt. Joseph Rochfo
rd,Jr., Capt. Ryan Yeandel, Capt. Gregory W. Kosh, Sgt.
Isaac Pineda ,Pvt. Joshua Feliciano, Cpl Mark Bayer
USAF: 1st Lt. Timothy J. Baldwin, 1st Lt. Kathleen Styron, Capt. Jared Yankech, Capt. Ka e Sullivan,1st
Lt.Adam M. Sema, 2nd Lt. Jessica Clark
USN: LTJG Charles G. Schappert, CTR2 Alexandra
Haney, CTR3 Reilly Haney, Lcpl Anthony Serrato
USA: Specialist Jason Hall, 1st Lt Grant T. Hahn, Capt.
John Paul Snook, Sgt. James Mac Fadden,1st Lt Eric
Lugo, David P. Estes, Private 2nd Class, Specialist Ian
Donoghue,1st Class,2nd Lt. Walter R. Snook, Capt.
Jessica BayerChominski .
St. Agnes Parish Welcomes Deacon MarƟn LoMonaco
Archbishop Charles Chaput has appointed Deacon MarƟn to minister at St. Agnes Church
as of 10 January, 2014. Deacon LoMonaco was ordained in May 2001 at St. Agnes Cathedral by Bishop Emil Wcela, Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre.
Deacon Mar n was born in Brooklyn, NY and bap zed at St. Barbara’s Church in that borough’s Bushwick neighborhood. He spent his forma ve years on Long Island and a ended college at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York where
he was ac ve in the Newman Apostolate. He has served in different parish in New York and PA.
Deacon Mar n worked in radio and cable television for a number of years before returning to graduate school to
complete a doctoral degree in Communica on and Rhetoric at Rensselaer Polytechnic Ins tute in Troy, New York. A
career path in academia and industry followed moving him to New England and New York.
Deacon Mar n served at St. Frances de Chantal Parish in Wantagh, New York as a lector, a lector trainer and a member of the parish’s Evangeliza on Team, under Msgr. Robert Guglielmone, who is now the Bishop of Charleston, S C.
Deacon Mar n moved to PA to teach at Neumann University in 2005. He began serving at St. Sharbel Maronite
Catholic Church in Newtown Square, where he was responsible for not only liturgical du es, but also many of the
day-to-day ac vi es of the parish.
In his spare me, Deacon Mar n loves to travel, camp and take photographs. He has a “hobby” degree in Anthropology, so archaeological sites are a frequent des na on for him and his family. He is married to his wife Lisa and they
have two children, Julianna, 15 and Noel Christopher, 12. They reside in Birmingham Township.
We welcome Deacon MarƟn LoMonaco and his family to St. Agnes Parish!
POPES JOHN PAUL II AND JOHN XXIII TO BE CANONIZED (SAINTS)
In Rome, Sunday 27 April 2014
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Interested in making rosaries? Information to follow.
We would like every member of the Parish to receive a Rosary.
Pray the Rosary every day and enjoy the Lord’s blessings!
From the Day Room ….. One of many moving thank you notes that we have received:
“Dear Day Room Family”,
Thank you so much for the kind and generous gifts I was given this Christmas for my baby
girl (to be born any day). I can’t wait to dress her up in all those precious clothes, read her
those bedtime stories and one day introduce her to the group of lovely people who have
done nothing but welcome me with open arms and grace. I feel so blessed to have met eve‐
ryone here both on the staff and other parishioners. Being part of this family has not only
opened my eyes and heart but has shown me and taught me generosity and unconditional
kindness that I will show and teach my daughter. Thank you for everything!”
The note included an amazingly beautiful ultrasound picture of the baby girl.
DO YOU KNIT OR CROCHET?
Join our next Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting.
Wednesday morning, January 22nd
For information, please contact Anne at
610-431-3355 or [email protected]
ATTENTION ADORERS
The Adoremus Commi ee is in need
of Adorers for the 1:00pm-2:00pm
and 5:00pm-6:00pm me slots on
Wednesdays. Ideally two people could
share the hour and alternate or one
could serve as back up.
The mission of the Adoremus commi ee is to ensure that all mes are
covered when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed. Interested adorers can call Sarah @ 610-429-1351 or sign
up on line @www.saintagnesparish.org.
Great blessings and graces come to those who visit the
Blessed Sacrament. It is me well spent.
Start the new year with Jesus in the Eucharist.
Next week’s 2nd collection will be for
Catholic Relief Service.
Sunday CollecƟon Report
Sunday Collec on: $32,216.94
(includes direct debit of $1,425.50)
Sunday Collec on: $24,325.10
(includes direct debit of $1,550.50)
Christmas CollecƟon to date: $82,144.75
Thank You for your generous support to
St. Agnes Parish!
Come cure "Cabin Fever"
with your little ones!
Winter me "OPEN GYM" sessions will be held
on Wednesdays in January and February, Noon 1:30pm, in Thomas Patrick Hall.
Play equipment is provided; no registration necessary.
Freewill donations will be accepted at the door.
All children ages 6 & under are welcome to attend
(accompanied by an adult)! Parking available in the
parish lot.
Questions? Call the school office: 610-696-1260.
MARCH MADNESS
Registration for our intramural basketball program
is NOW. March Madness is open to all parishioners in grades 1-8. First graders enjoy instructional
clinics each Saturday morning while grades 2-8
play one or two games per week on Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, and Saturdays during the month of March. The cost is $15
for the first child and $10 for each additional family
member which includes a t-shirt. For information or
a registration form contact Monica Killoran at [email protected] .
Registration closes February 14th.
TAX CONTRIBUTIONS STATEMENTS
Parishioners who wish to receive a statement of
their contribu ons for calendar year 2013 should
complete the form below and place it in the collec on basket, leave it at the rectory office, or
mail it to the rectory. Contribu ons Statements
will be sent only if requested.
Name
_____________________________________
Address
_____________________________________
Zip __________
Envelope number
_____________________________________
(Five-digit number above your name on envelope)
MARCH WITH US….
MARCH FOR LIFE!
January 22,2014
St. Agnes will be sponsoring a chartered bus
going to Washington D.C. on January 22nd to
mark the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade,
the landmark decision legalizing abor on on
demand in the United States. Approximately
50 million human lives have been lost to
abor on since 1973.
Please join us as we March for Life! ALL are
invited to come! The bus will depart at 8:00
am and return by 8:00 pm.
Please contact Megan Horstmann at
[email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!
Evening Study Session - CATHOLICISM:
The New Evangelization
Throughout history, the call of Christ has sent people
to the corners of the earth with a message of great
joy — a message that has built civilizations, inspired
cultures, and even sent some believers to their
graves in support of their faith.
We have the same call: Evangelization
CATHOLICISM: The New Evangelization explores
the Church’s mission within the challenges of contemporary culture. Created by Father Robert Barron,
the study program focuses on the cultural obstacles
the Church faces today and sends us on a mission
with a message of great joy.
This 6-part study session is being offered on consecutive Thursday evenings starting February 27th from
7:00 - 8:30pm in the School Cafeteria. The sessions
involve group discussions and the viewing of DVD
clips by Father Barron. To register, please contact
Rob and Terry Gallagher at
[email protected] or (610) 996-6761
no later than Wednesday, February 5th so that workbooks can be ordered.
Cost for the workbooks will be between $20-$25.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Adult Faith Formation
School of Community – weekly companionship & reflection
on the presence of Christ in our lives using writings promoted
by Communion & Liberation, a lay movement founded by
Msgr. Luigi Giussani
Meets: Tuesday evenings 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Day Room Contact: Barbara Kirby (610) 429-0697
Women’s Bible Study – “Walking toward Eternity”
Meets: Thursday mornings 9am – 11 am TPH
(child care available onsite)
Contact: Sharon Chevalier (610) 738-7720
Men’s Bible Study
Meets: Friday mornings 6:30 am – 7:30 am TPH
Contact: Denny Masson –484-716-1649
Catechetical Session- is offered every other Thursday for
those who are interested in learning more about the Christian
faith and Catholic Church.
Breaking Open of the Word- is a time to come together as a
community and share how God speaks to us through his Word
in Sacred Scripture proclaimed in the Sunday readings at
Mass. Breaking Open the Word is every Sunday immediately
following the 10:30 Mass. Both take place in the Religious
Education Office, 207 Gay Street. All are welcome to come
and learn about the faith or share it with others. Anyone
interested may contact Claudia Robuck at
[email protected] or the Religious Education
Office at (610) 436-4640.
Crown of Thorns Prayer Ministry- meets Monday
January 27, 2014 at 7:00pm in the St. Agnes Chapel. The ministry prays for healing of people with mental, emotional and physical illnesses, conversion of
hearts and souls to God, and reparation of sins.
Any questions please contact Chris Turner at
[email protected] or call at 484-459-3838.
Young Adults this Wed 1/22:
"October Baby" Movie Night
Are you in your 20s and 30s and looking for other Catholics your age? CYACC (pronounced "kayak") exists to
offer social, spiritual, and service opportunities to young
adult Catholics in the local area. This week we'll be praying for the March for Life and watching "October Baby." Afterwards we'll head out for food & drinks in West
Chester. 7:00pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall in West
Chester. Check us out on Facebook, at www.cyacc.org,
or by emailing [email protected].
See you on Wednesday!
YOUTH MINISTRY
Every Sunday gathering 6:15pm-7:45pm
Jr. High students 7-8 grade
High School Students 9-12 grade
Call for info 610-436-4640
Currently in the Rel. Ed office at
207 W. Gay St .
IGLESIA SANTA INÉS
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Misa en español: Todos los domingos a las 12:00 (mediodía ) y días de precepto 7:00 pm.
Horario de confesiones: Miércoles de 7:00 a 8:00pm, en la capilla y sábados de 4:00 a 5:00
pm en la iglesia.
Bautizos: El primer domingo de cada mes a la 1:15pm. Comuníquese con la hernana Martha para registrarse a tiempo.(610) 436-5580.
Pláticas pre-bautismales: El último jueves de mes a las 7:00 pm, en la capilla. Comuníquese
con el diácono Victor González.
Catecismo: Martes a las 6:15pm en la cafetería de la escuela. Para inscripción, comuníquese con la Hna Elena en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano (610) 344-7224.
Grupos de Oración: Se reunen en el Thomas Patrick Hall (TPH) los miércoles a las 7:00pm.
Para información, comuníquese con el diácono Victor González.
Exposición y canto de la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia: El primer sábado de cada mes
a la 7:00pm en la capilla. Para más información comuníquese con el diácono Victor González.
Formación en la fé para padres de familia: Martes a las 6:30pm en el Thomas Patrick Hall (TPH). Para información comuníquese con la hermana Elena en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano. (610)344-7224
Los hombres del Rey: Programa de formación masculino. Martes de 7:00-8:30pm en el Centro Parroquial. Para más información comuníquese con: Denny Masson (484)354-9601; Jim Herlihey (484)716-1649 o Domingo Panameño (484)
574-1508.
Clases de Inglés: Martes y miércoles a las 10:00am, y martes y jueves a las 6:00pm en el Thomas Patrick Hall (TPH) Para información llamar a la hermana Elena (610)344-7224
Fiesta Familiar: 25 de enero de 2014 a las 7:00pm amenizada por el grupo Orgullo Norteño en el Thomas Patrick Hall (TPH).
El tesƟmonio de Juan BauƟsta se da en el escenario de la penitencia, de la conversión, del rito del lavatorio en el río Jordán.
La primera palabra que Juan pronuncia respecto a Jesucristo es:
“Este es el Cordero de Dios”. Es el cordero de la gran tradición
litúrgica y espiritual judía. El cordero que cargaba con el pecado
de Israel y que, enviado al desierto, más allá del Jordán, se ha
llevado este pecado
Juan no hace un discurso diİcil, complicado, para idenƟficar a
Jesucristo como Mesías, porque quien siente la necesidad de
salvación lo reconocerá. La cuesƟón importante es no malentender la salvación porque esto significa faltar al Mesías y permanecer en la muerte. La raíz de todo lo que el hombre puede
experimentar como mal, como cárcel, como fracaso y muerte,
es el pecado, pero el pecado podrá ser lavado, asumido y anulado sólo por Dios. Por eso, Juan el BauƟsta concluye con su tesƟmonio de que este cordero de Dios es el Hijo de Dios.
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NuestraSeñoradelaAltagracia
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CatholicSchool’sWeek2014
Catholic School’s Week begins with an Open
HouseonSunday,January26,2014 between
Masses. Please come visit us and take a tour of
the school. We will also have an OpenHouseon
Wednesday,January29from9-11:00a.m. for
all families who are interested in sending their
child(ren) to St. Agnes School. There will be a
short presentation about our school followed by
a Q and A with Sister Joan. On Friday,January
31, we will have a prayer service in the church at
11:00a.m. Catholic School’s Week concludes
with our annual Variety Show on Fridayat6:30
p.m. in Thomas Patrick Hall. We hope to see you
there!
Did you know the Mandated Reporting and
Technology Addendum are available to complete
online?
MandatedReporting: if you were unable to
complete the class offered in 2011 you will be
able to do so now. Log on to
http://childyouthprotection.org/learning/login/
index.php to take the class. The class will take
about an hour to complete. Upon completion,
submit your certificate to the parish office.
TechnologyAddendum: You can also fulfill
these requirements on the above website.
ThinkLikeaScientist!llc is back for more science fun!
TLaS! at St. Agnes is for pre-K and half day kindergarten students who love to experiment, explore, and
create! We have spaces available for our Thursday afternoon session (12:00-2:30 p.m.) for half day pre-k and
half-day kindergartners. (Full day Pre-K students are automatically enrolled.) Our enrichment classes are held in
Lawrence J. Kelly Hall.
What we will explore next:
“Roll it, Lift it, Pull it!” The science behind simple machines. (Week of January 23 & 30)
“Splish, Splash!” Tap into the properties of water. (Week of February 6, 13, 20 & 27)
Contact Coleen Herbst or Jodi Wooten at [email protected] or call us at 610-696-2988 or 610-6928877 for registration information.
St.AgnesRegistration2014
Registration dates for the 2014-2015 school year will be on March 6, 2014 and March 12, 2014.
Please call the office to make an appointment. If you cannot make either one of these dates, there
will be additional dates offered in the spring for your convenience.
Tuesday Tours- St. Agnes welcomes all prospective families to participate in Tuesday Tours.
Tours are every Tuesday at 10:00 am from January through May. Please contact the office with any
questions (610) 696-1260. Our Next Tuesday Tour is January 21st. We hope to see you soon!
Our mission at Saint Agnes Catholic School is to develop every student spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally,
and socially in a joyful, faith-based environment that inspires integrity, citizenship, leadership and service to others in the Church and
in the world.
InformaƟon Page
Church:
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Contact Informa on:
Mar ne Simonis, Joan Fogarty
610-692-2990
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