Saint Agnes Catholic Church 233 West Gay Street West Chester, PA
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Saint Agnes Catholic Church 233 West Gay Street West Chester, PA
Saint Agnes Catholic Church 233 West Gay Street West Chester, PA. 19380 610-692-2990 www.saintagnesparish.org PARISH STAFF 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 Deacon Martin LoMonaco SCHEDULE 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. Helen Miriam, I.H.M., Superior of Convent-610-692-9430 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 610-429-0697 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 Mr. John Mattia, Facilities Mgr.- 610-692-2990 Confessions: Mrs. Joan Fogarty, Business Manager- 610-692-2990 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: 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 Mr. Samuel Riccardo, Jr., Cemetery Manager- 610-692-4421 www.philamarriageprep.com Preparing Before Lent Begins Taking some time to get ready for Lent will ensure that we aren't going to miss the first week or two of Lent, because we are just getting started. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, but we want to be ready to really take off on that day, rather than just beginning to think about Lent on that day. Part of what makes a vacation or a special anniversary so special is the build-up to it. Before we get to Ash Wednesday, we should start asking ourselves some questions and we should start with some preparations. "What does God want to give me this year?" This question may require that I slow down a bit and listen to my inner spirit. For example, even if I'm very busy, I realize I'm hungry when I hear my stomach start "growling." "What am I going to be doing on Ash Wednesday?" Too often, Ash Wednesday is like every other day, except that I manage to get to church and get ashes on my forehead. Is there anything else I can do on Ash Wednesday? How will fasting and abstaining happen for me, for my family on that special day? It doesn't take a lot of time to prepare for the beginning of Lent. It just takes desire and focus. God can do so much with that. We can give God more of a space to touch our hearts if we begin to establish some simple patterns. We could wake up each morning, and for something like a half a minute to a minute, stand by the edge of our beds, and just ask the Lord for the grace to let this day be one in which I long for the beginning of Lent. Perhaps we need to ask for specific helps or graces to get ready to begin Lent. Whatever we try to say, our Lord can understand the Spirit trying to speak through our simple words. And all it takes is the time to find and put on our slippers. And each night, in the days ahead, we can practice giving thanks to God before I go to bed. This simple pattern, in the morning and evening can stir our spirits to look forward to and prepare for Lent, as a season of grace. (Creighton Reflections) May our Lord bless us all on this journey ahead. Week of March 2,2014 Monday: St. Katharine Drexel,Virgin (green/white) 6:30 AM: Frank & MaryJane Ricigliano by Family 8:00 AM: Benito Pacho by The Blake Family Tuesday: St. Casimir (green/white) 6:30AM: Mary Cirka by Carla Messikoner 8:00AM: Pat Feconda by Children Wednesday: Ash Wednesday (purple) 6:30 AM: Joey Noviello by Barry Family 8:00 AM: Peter Sena by Family 12:10: Maureen McGovern Thursday: (purple) 6:30 AM: Jeanne Harkins by Mike & MaryKay O’Rourke 8:00 AM: Dorothy Joyce by The Day Room Friday: First Friday St Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs (purple) 6:30AM: Margaret Pifferitti by Fay Marie Bisaccia 9:00AM: Ethel Joyce by Shirley & Dick Joyce Saturday: St. John of God, Religious (purple) 8:00 AM: Peter Blescia by Lorrraine Blescia Please pray for the repose of the souls of Our family and friends May they rest in peace John Matthew Treston,III When we come to the Eucharistic Adoration chapel, we gain for ourselves and for others many graces." (St. Maximilian Kolbe) ADORATION EVERY WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE 8 A.M.MASS CONCLUDING AT 8 P.M. LOW THE SACRED HOST WE HAIL! ALL ARE WELCOME! PROMISES OF MARY TO CHRISTIANS WHO PRAY THE ROSARY CONTINUED The soul which recommends itself to me by the Recitation of the Rosary shall not perish (Given to St.Dominic and Blessed Alan) 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, James Windfield,Sr., Phil Kennedy, Zachary Trexler, Megan Whitman, Alexandra Kendell 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. KaƟe 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 Bayer Chominski . Why Do We Use Ashes on Ash Wednesday? Ashes are placed on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday, in one of the most counter-cultural acts of our faith. It is done for two reasons: a personal act of remembrance and as a sign or a witness for others. The ashes come from the burnt Palms from last year's Passion Sunday celebration, which begins Holy Week. So, these ashes bring us back to our last celebration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus for us. On this first day of Lent, we begin a journey of renewal - from death to life. This is a joyful season. We will make sacrifices, in order to try to let God reform our desiring, but this is a time for God to be generous to us. When the ashes are placed on our foreheads, the minister says one of two formulas to help us remember who we are and the mission to which we are sent: "Remember, man/woman, you are dust and to dust you will return." "Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel." We are reminded that we are creatures and that our lives were given to us. But, we are also reminded that our lasting home is in eternity, with God. This is not our lasting home. We are reminded that our call is to turn away from sin and to believe the Good News of our salvation in Jesus. This is a joyful reminder. It challenges us, for sure, but reminds us of why we want to turn from sin. (Creighton Reflections) From the Day Room: Thank you to all who are helping us through the long and arduous winter! Every kind gift is a blessing. You help to build an oasis of hospitali‐ ty where people from all over the world find comfort and consolation. On any given day we meet people from Europe, Eastern Europe, South and West Africa, Asia and all of Latin America. People of all ages come to serve and to find meaningful relationships. We are also of all ages! Octogenarians whose fidelity to the poor is without reserve as well as young stu‐ dents and college men and women come to serve. Mothers with newborns and toddlers come for community and encouragement. In our culture we have increasing tendencies to segregate people of different ages; seniors here, young adults there, working professionals in an‐ other group. Here we discover we are all one in Christ the Lord. And we enjoy one another, learn from one another and become more our‐ selves, more deeply human. Ash Wednesday Masses 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 noon, 5:15 PM, and 7:00 PM Spanish All Masses are in the Church. * Please note there will be AdoraƟon in the Chapel following the 8 AM Mass unƟl 8 PM Sunday CollecƟon Report Sunday CollecƟon: 2/23/14-$28,873005 (includes direct debit of $1490.50) Sunday CollecƟon: 2/25/13-$27,414.12 (includes direct debit of $1570.50) Thank You for your generous support to St. Agnes Parish! Night At the Races Hot Items Alert! These are just a few of the fantastic items up for bid at Night at the Races on March 8th, at 7pm. Please come out and support St. Agnes at this fun filled event! Flyers Suite 12 Flyers Balcony Suite Tickets to Flyers vs. Chicago Blackhawks Friday, March 18th at 7pm, parking included The Bakers Dozen Tickets to Billy Joel At CiƟzens Bank Park Sat 8/2 .Plus a King Suite at Le Meridian hotel in Philadelphia 1 Dessert Each Month Delivered to your Home Made by Top SAS Bakers 3 night Sept weekend getaway at a condo in Sea Isle City, NJ. Just steps from the beach! Free Throw Championship Painting of St. Agnes Church by local artist John Hannafin Nurse PracƟƟoners! The St. Agnes Nurses Center needs you! Can you spare two hours a month? CongratulaƟons to our shooters who won the Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Championship and have moved on to the District Championship at Cardinal O’Hara High School! Owen Rokke, Ryan Dean,Lucy Nelson,Joseph O’Malley, Elizabeth Talluto, and Shane Dever. Our all-volunteer, nurse-run clinic, located on the grounds of St. Agnes Church in West Chester serves the uninsured in our community with: • Well check-ups and physicals, including women’s health & pediatrics • Care for chronic conditions • Preventive care (flu shots and screenings) • Health education • Help connecting with community resources We can’t do it without volunteers like YOU. The clinic is open: • 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesdays 10 a.m. – noon on Saturdays Please join us for one or more clinic sessions a month. The rewards are immeasurable! Interested in volunteering? Contact Terry Berkman at [email protected] or 484-883-6945 Christian Initiation News The Call to Continuing Conversion Sunday, March 9th our five candidates who are seeking full-communion with the Catholic Church by completing their Sacraments of Initiation in Confirmation and Holy Eucharist will be presented and state their intention to Archbishop Chaput at the Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul. As their parish community it is our duty to “express joy in the candidate’s decision and prayerfully send them forth to the celebration of recognition assured of parish care and support”. (RCIA 435) Our Candidates are: Kevin Pratt, Rebecca Purcell, Sara Emery, Charles Streitwieser and Sally Sherry Father of love and power, It is your will to establish everything in Christ And to draw us into his all embracing love. Guide these candidates in the days and weeks ahead: Strengthen them in their vocation, Build them into the kingdom of your Son, And seal them with the Spirit of your promise. We ask this Through Christ our Lord. AMEN If you or someone you know is interested in inquiring into the Christian faith or would like to be accepted into fullcommunion with the Catholic Church or, complete your sacraments of Christian Initiation. Please contact Claudia Robuck at [email protected] St. Patrick’s Day Event- A Great Family TradiƟon Chester County Ancient Order of Hibernians 39th annual Irish program Saturday, March 15th at the ELKS Lodge, West Washington & Wayne St. Live Irish entertainment from 12 noon unƟl 6:00 PM, featuring the CelƟc ConnecƟon and the McDade-Cara & Do’Cairde School of Irish Dance. Irish Food and Refreshments. Master of Ceremonies: Eric Wolfer. Admission:$10. And children free. For more info call Mike Treston- 610-836-1409 or Mick Dunleavy- 610-696-6779 PRO-LIFE NEWS St. Agnes Parish is asked to pray at Planned Parenthood 2 days during the 40 Days for Life campaign. Thursday, March 13 and Thursday April 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It would be ideal to have 2 people for each hour during these days. Sheets to sign up will be in the back of the Church or Chapel or you can call Mary Evans – 610-7931614. Please come join the 40 Days for Life to pray and fast and stand up for the babies and Life. If we all pray, we can bring an end to this holocaust. WERE YOU THERE? Friday, March 21, 2014 7-8:15pm Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish Join us for a presentaƟon of the Passion, Death and ResurrecƟon of Jesus Christ. This poignant, interacƟve presentaƟon combines devoƟon with classic and modern art, pictures and music to create a mulƟ-media reflecƟon on the Lord’s Passion. We’ll stay with Jesus to understand the giŌ of God’s salvaƟon and beƩer appreciate the graces we have been given. REMEMBERING FATHER BERNHARD LICHTENBERG “Outside, the synagogue is burning, and that too, is a house of God” Monday, March 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m. Thomas Patrick Hall, St. Agnes SPEAKER: Dr. Brenda Gaydosh earned a PhD from American University in 2010, writing a biographical dissertation about Father Bernhard Lichtenberg. Her manuscript is currently under review by Catholic University Press. Dr. Gaydosh is an Assistant Professor of History at West Chester University. This year Man Up Philly will be holding the 6th annual Men’s Spirituality Conference in Philadelphia. We encourage all men to join us for an inspiring time of faith and sharing. Experience our area’s largest Men’s Spirituality conference first-hand and join others who are ready to Man-Up, by living their true calling. When: Saturday March 15, 2014 Where: St. Josephʼs University Hagan Arena 5600 City Ave. Philadelphia, PA Registration: Order your tickets Online at www.ManUpPhilly.com/Registration. Speakers: This yearʼs exciting lineup features: Archbishop Charles J. Chaput –Archbishop of Philadelphia Timothy Donnelly –“Victory Through Surrender” Mary Anne Layden, PhD –“The Pornified Life & Its Consequences” Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers –“Forgiven” David Abel –“From Death into Life” Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey –“My Faith Journey” More Info: For more information please visit www.ManUpPhilly.com 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 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 Adult Evening Study - Catholicism: The New Evangelization Meets: Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 PM (cafeteria) Contact: Rob & Terry Gallagher (610) 996-6761 or [email protected] 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. 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 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 3/5/14 Ash Wednesday Mass! Are you in your 20s and 30s and looking for other Catholics your age? CYACC exists to offer social, spiritual, and service opportunities to young adult Catholics in the local area. This week we're gathering at Ss. Simon & Jude to attend the 7pm Ash Wednesday Mass. Please meet in the church lobby before Mass and look for all the young adults! Afterwards we'll enjoy a simple pizza supper. Check us out on Facebook, at www.cyacc.org, or by emailing [email protected]. IGLESIA SANTA INÉS 2 de marzo de 2014 8vo Domingo de Ɵempo ordinario Ciclo Misa en español: Todos los domingos a las 12:00 (mediodía ) y días de precepto a las 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: Lunes y jueves a las 6:30pm en el Thomas Patrick Hall (TPH) Para información llamar a la hermana Elena (610) 344-7224. Bingo: Sábado 26 de abril en la Cafetería de la escuela. Para más información comuníquese con la hermana Elena (610)3447224. Programa de Cuaresma: Miércoles de Cenizas (5 de marzo ): Misa en español a las 7:00pm. Semana Santa: Domingo de Ramos (13 de abril): Bendición de los ramos y Misa dominical en español a las 12:00pm Jueves Santo (17 de abril) Misa bilingüe: a las 7:00pm. Viernes Santo(18 de abril): Servicio en la Capilla. Sábado de Gloria(19 de abril): Misa de Vigilia Pascual en inglés. Domingo de Resurrección(20 de abril): Misa de Pascua de Resurrección en español a las 12:00pm. Buscad el reino de Dios y su jusƟcia: lo demás se os dará por añadidura. Buscad quiere decir trabajar incesantemente para el reino de Dios y no permanecer en un estado pasivo, sino poner atención al interior para que esté bien ordenado. Busquemos a Dios en nosotros, porque san Agusơn confiesa que, mientras lo buscó fuera de sí, no lo encontró. Busquémoslo en nuestra alma, que es su agradable morada; es allí donde se hallan todas las virtudes que sus siervos intentan pracƟcar. La vida interior es necesaria, es preciso tender a ella; si la descuidamos, faltamos a todo. Busquemos ser personas de interioridad. Busquemos la gloria de Dios, busquemos el reino de Jesucristo. Pero me dirás que hay tantas cosas que hacer, tanto trabajo en casa en la ciudad, en el campo...¿es preciso dejarlo todo tal como está para no pensar sino en Dios? No, pero es necesario sanƟficar esas ocupaciones buscando a Dios en ellas y hacerlas más para encontrarle a él que para verlas hechas. Nuestro Señor quiere que ante todo, busquemos su gloria, su reino, su jusƟcia, y para ello quiere que construyamos nuestro capital, con la vida interior, con la fe con la confianza, con el amor, con obras de piedad, con trabajos y sufrimientos, a la vista de Dios, nuestro soberano Señor. Una vez establecidos en esa búsqueda de la gloria de Dios, podemos estar seguros de que el resto vendrá por sí solo. Culture Week 2014 During the week of February 17, the students learned many things about different cultures around the world. The activity, sponsored by the Student Council, coincided with the 2014 Winter Olympics. For culture week our Fourth Grade Prayer partners read some fun facts about Brazil. The students learned where Brazil is on a globe. The fourth grade helped Pre-K make Pandeiros which are Brazilian tambourines. Everyone decorated paper plates, stapled them, and poured dried beans into the center to make music. Some even had the Brazilian flag drawn on the tambourines- a nice touch! It was an educational and fun filled time for all! Mrs. Korchynsky jumped on the 3rd grade Australia project by bringing in some artifacts (boomerang and an Aborigine painting from the Outback) from Australia and sharing them with the children. She showed them a video on the Aborigines and whitchety grubs and honey ants. Mrs. Korchynsky traveled there with the Phila. Boys choir in the 1990's. Mrs. Korchynsky said, “They were amazed that I actually ate the grubs and the ants!” The third grade students brought in facts from the internet about Australia. They shared their facts with the class. Students identified the continent and the animals that are found there. On Thursday we met with our 7th The second grade classes gathered to watch a video about Italy as well as share part of a book last week. We also discussed that Pope Francis resides in the capital, Rome as well as the meaning of the colors of the flag.grade prayer partners to make cobras that are found in Australia. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Story Time with the Stags- St. Agnes School is offering Story Time with the Stags where children listen to stories, make a craft or play a game! Open to all children ages 6 & under, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required-limited to 24 children- call 610-696-1260. Parking is available in the rear parking lot of the school! March 4th: Hat’s Off to Reading, March 11th: St. Patrick’s Day, March 18th: Frogs, and March 25th: Vincent Van Gogh’s Birthday! _____________________________________________________________________ St. Agnes Registration 2014-Registrationdatesforthe2014-2015schoolyearwillbeonMarch6,2014 and March 12, 2014. Please call the of ice to make an appointment. If you cannot make either one of these dates,therewillbeadditionaldatesofferedinthespringforyourconvenience. TuesdayTours-St.AgneswelcomesallprospectivefamiliestoparticipateinTuesdayTours.Toursareevery Tuesdayat10:00amfromMarchthroughMay.Pleasecontacttheof icewithanyquestions(610)696-1260.OurNext TuesdayTourisMarch4th.Wehopetoseeyousoon! Our mission at Saint Agnes Catholic School is to develop every student spiritually, intellectually, physically, emoƟonally, and socially in a joyful, faith-based environment that inspires integrity, ciƟzenship, leadership and service to others in the Church and in the world. InformaƟon Page Church: St. Agnes BulleƟn No. 008450 Date: 08-07 Pages: 9 Contact InformaƟon: MarƟne Simonis, Joan Fogarty 610-692-2990 OS: SoŌware: Windows XP Publisher 2010, Acrobat Standard X Transmission: Wednesday, Noon Insert: Night at the Races
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