Saint Agnes Catholic Church
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Saint Agnes Catholic Church
Saint Agnes Catholic Church 233 West Gay Street • West Chester, PA 19380 • 19380 www.saintagnesparish.org • Phone: 610-692-2990 • Fax: 610-692-9623 April 28, 2013 PARISH STAFF PASTOR Rev. Alfonso( Fr. Al ) Concha PAROCHIAL VICARS Rev. Laurence J. Gleason Rev. Anthony J. Cossavella Rev. Stephen J. Baker, O.S.A. (Weekend Ministry) DEACONS Deacon Victor Gonzalez Deacon Clement J. McGovern Deacon Patrick M. Stokely 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 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 Mrs. Joan Fogarty, Business Manager 610-692-2990 Mr. Samuel Riccardo, Jr., Cemetery Manager 610-692-4421 SCHEDULE Masses: Saturday: Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. 6:30, 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 5:15 p.m. Weekdays: 6:30 & 8:00 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. First Friday: 6:30 & 9:00 a.m. & 5:15 p.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. Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesday: with 5:15 p.m. Mass Sacraments Baptisms: Second, Third and Fourth Sundays: First Sunday in Spanish: Pre-Jordan, First Sunday (TPH) 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Confessions: Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Vigil of Holy Days and First Friday Eve: 4:00-4:30 p.m. From the Pastors desk….. PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU, MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU NOT AS THE WORLD GIVES IT TO YOU DO I GIVE IT TO YOU DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED OR AFRAID John 14 We can hold the words of Jesus in our hearts all week. As we do, we will discover their attractiveness and invitation. We will also encounter resistance in ourselves and in others. It takes practice to stay focused in the background of our daily life. We all have years of habit to overcome. However, we can practice letting this consoling message of Jesus find a place in our awareness at various points in our day, whether it is in the shower, while getting dressed, or simply whenever we are on our way from one place to another. Sometimes it will take a conscious effort to let these thoughts replace the thoughts that are there already. In the background of our day is where our worries reside. It's where we carry anxiety and stress. Sometimes it is where we carry on imaginary conversations with others or “replay” past conversations like a song that we can't get out of our heads. This is when we turn those returning anxieties over the God, asking God to heal us. This is a great week to get in touch with our deepening desires and to let my conversations with Jesus grow in friendship. The easiest way to do this is to say simple ordinary things -- the very way I would say them to a close friend. (Creighton reflections) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Week of April 28, 2013 THEY DID HIM HOMAGE(Mt 2:11) "Can there be any comparison to this Monday: St. Catherine of Siena,Virgin & Doctor of the Church (white) 6:30AM: Bernard W. Roney by Jean & Rich Yoder 8:00AM: Amalia Velit by Daughter 5:15 PM: Alma Giles Tuesday: St. Pius V, Pope ( white) 6:30AM: Mary Spaziani by Rose Marcocci 8:00AM: Liam Kirby by Kevin & Barbara Kirby 5:15 PM: Regina Walker by The McAssey Family Wednesday: St. Joseph the Worker (white) 6:30 AM: Hon. M. Joseph Melody by Jackie & Paul Cody 8:00 AM: Dora T. DiArcangelo by Husband 5:15 PM: Arthur Davison by Liz Reichman Thursday: St Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church (white) 6:30 AM: Paparelli Family 8:00 AM: Marie Montgomery by Roberta 5:15 PM: Frank Matecki by Bernadette Matecki Friday: St. Philip & James, Apostles (red) 6:30 AM: Louis Bowman by Tom & Jill Farrelly 8:00 AM: Raquel Reyes by Rebeca Lacusky 5:15 PM: Dora D’Archangelo by Mozzani Family Saturday: Easter Weekday (white) 8:00AM: Joe & Dolores Schieber by Liberi Family blessedness? Adored Lord, increase my faith, perfect it , crown it. May I ever find in His adorable Sacrament the ardent wish , the same fervent desire to be for eternity united to Jesus." (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) Adoration Wednesdays following the 8 a.m. Mass concluding at 8 p.m. Just a few minutes of your busy day is so precious to Our Sweet Jesus! O come let us adore Him! Remember to pray for those who are sick: Lisa Jacobsen, Lynne (Beury) Klinger, Maureen Kueggeri, Mary DiVitis, Trudy Cruice, Samantha Calfapietra, Charles Gebel, George Dargay, Carol Theis, Susan Curran, Geralyn Mattera, Bob Hoeveler ,Mary Jane Campbell, Diane Taylor, Barbara Watkins, Kenneth Wylie THE SECRET OF THE ROSARY PRAY FOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH Kathlina Patanella Holy Day Of Obliga on The Ascension Of The Lord May 9th Masses: May 8th: 5:15 pm An cipated, May 9th: 6:30 am,8:00 am, 12:10 pm, 5:15 pm, 7:00 pm (Spanish) "Jesus Christ, the Spouse of our souls and our very dear Friend wishes us to remember His goodness to us and all His gifts and wants us to prize them above all else. Whenever we meditate devoutly and lovingly upon the sacred mysteries of the Rosary, Our Lord has an accidental joy and so has Our Lady and all the saints in heaven. (St. Louis DeMontfort) Join us daily for the recitation of the Holy Rosary following the 8 a.m. Mass Sunday Collec on Report Sunday Collec on:4/21/2013 $26,885.40 Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners our Lenten daily collec on totaled $7756.62! (includes direct debit of $1,598.50) Sunday Collec on: 4/22/2012 Lenten Collec on 2013 $23,843.11 The collec on was donated to help the following parishes: (includes direct debit of $1,104.00 ) Thank You for your generous support of St. Agnes Parish! St. Katherine Drexel, St. Veronica, St. Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of Fa ma, and Mission Montero, Peru We appreciate your generous support! STEWARDSHIP APPEAL St. Agnes Parish Stewardship of Treasure/ Increased Giving Appeal is being well received by the people of this Parish. To date 78 people have responded to Fr. Al’s le er represen ng a combined weekly increase of $263.42. Please use the special envelope to indicate your new contribu on amount and enclose it in this envelope. You may also use this envelope to note any special circumstances. Next week use your regular Sunday envelope for your new giving amount. From the Blessed Dorothy Day Ministry Center (The Day Room): Gratitude to all who made last Sunday’s celebration of our 21 years of welcoming people in need such a beautiful occasion. We are deeply grateful to Father Al for his tender, fatherly love and guidance. We thank all the Day Room and Nurses Center staff and the Educational Support Ser‐ vices teachers who daily bring joy and kindness to their work. Special thanks to Sharon Chevalier and Kathy Schmidt (both of whom also cook for the Day Room) for their generosity and talent in preparing a joyous recep‐ tion. The children in our Count Down to Kindergarten Program did a splendid job of singing “Happy Birthday Dear Day Room” and counting to 21 with Father Al. May God bless us all with many more happy years of caring for one another! Please assist us to continue this blessed work by helping to stock the shelves of our Food Bank for the summer. Your generosity is a great blessing for families who are struggling to provide for the nutritional needs of their children as well as for many of our older guests with‐ out resources. Thank you in advance for your kindness! First Holy Communion During the Easter Season the children of our parish have been preparing with their families all year will receive Our Lord in Holy Communion at the 10:30 am Mass each week. May God bless and strengthen these children and their families as they eagerly await this joyous and important event in their lives. NEWS FROM THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE CCD re-registra ons have gone out. Please remember to have your child(ren) reregistered by May 26. New Student Registra on forms can be found on the Parish web-site at www.saintagnesparish.org You may also request it via email at [email protected] or call 610-436-4640. As always we are in need of addi onal volunteers for the Religious Educa on program in the Parish. There are mul tudes of ways in which you can share your gi s and enthusiasm for our Faith with the young people of our Parish. Please consider lending your support and join our already wonderfully faithful group of volunteers. For informa on please email us [email protected] or call at 610-436-4640. St. Agnes Alive Our Parish planning efforts are beginning to take shape! The Pillar groups have begun their focused efforts - to expand our service of the spiritual and practical needs of our families, grow in faith and strength as a community, and provide leadership and support to accomplish the goals of St. Agnes' fiveyear Strategic Plan. Over the last several weeks, the Evangelization and Outreach Pillar, under the leadership of Jim Hennessy and Joan Fogarty, have met with their team of volunteer parishioners, and are announcing the formation of a dedicated Ministry within St. Agnes Parish Senior Ministry – we are seeking volunteers to help with supporting our senior citizens of St. Agnes. If you can make a little time, or have the inclination to help and would like to learn how, please email Mary Kay O’Rourke at [email protected] or call the rectory (610-692-2990), and speak with Joan Fogarty. Our first steps will be to provide regular Communion Calls (training provided by Deacon Pat), and possibly other visits, transportation, or light household support as needed. We would like to get started soon, so don’t delay! Also...Do you know of any Senior in our Parish who may need outreach - would like to receive Communion on an occasional or regular basis, speak with a Priest or volunteer, etc.? Please call the Rectory at 610-692-2990, or email Mary Kay at [email protected], so that they can be included in this Ministry. Thanks so much, and please keep this effort in your prayers. SUNDAY GREETERS If you, your family, or someone you know would be interested participating as a Sunday Greeter, please go to our sign up page.. .www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/409044CAFA929A02-greeters ....the time is minimal, and the rewards are maximal! THE WAVE IS COMING TO ST. AGNES CHURCH! STAY TUNED!!! Emailsopposingtaxfundingofabortion COMING NEXT WEEKEND AN INVITATION Historic St. Agnes Catholic Church Presents a Year of Faith: The Musical Legacy of Benedict XVI Concert & Presenta on Sunday May 5, 2013, 3:00 PM Featuring The Archdiocesan Boy Choir & Rev. Laurence J. Gleason inPAareurgentlyneeded! ThenewFederalhealthcarelaw,akaObamacare, requirestaxpayerfundingofabortionsUNLESSindividualstatesoptout.HouseBill(HB)818allows Pennsylvaniatooptout.Pleaseemailyourstate Representative,stateSenator,andGovernorTom Corbett,urgingswiftpassageofHB818.Tosendan email,simpledirectionsareathttps:// www.votervoice.net/PACC/Campaigns/25554/ Respond.Thisonlytakesafewminutes.MoreinformationisavailablebothfromtheArchdioceseand thePACatholicConference, *Free will offering to support their Pilgrimage to Fatima. www.pacatholic.org.Thankyou. Knights of Columbus Council 1333 Annual Sponsorship Appeal For over 100 years, the 400+ members of our local Monsignor Schuyler Council 1333 of the Knights of Columbus has been faithfully serving the St. Agnes Parish and West Chester Community. We accomplish our great charitable work through the dedicated volunteerism of our Council members and family, as well as through our fundraising efforts. We are invi ng businesses, organiza ons, and families to show their support of our Council’s good works by becoming an Annual Sponsor. Please visit www.kofc1333.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportuni es. Contact Jim Hennessy with any ques ons – 610-247-4951, [email protected] MERCIFUL & GRACIOUS IS THE LORD 150th Anniversary of President Lincoln’s Proclama on President Abraham Lincoln, by Proclama on ordained April 30, 1863, as a Na onal Day of fas ng, prayer and humilia on. He realized a grave public sin had taken over in our na on. The Pennsylvania General Assembly has set aside Tuesday, April 30, 2013, the 150th Anniversary of President Lincoln’s proclama on, as a day of fas ng, prayer and humility. Today’s culture has ignored Our Creator’s Will. We invite you to gather for one hour at Planned Parenthood, West Chester from noon un l 1:00 p.m., as an act of reparaon for today’s sin. If you are unable, to be present, please offer prayer at home or before the Blessed Sacrament. For further informa on, please call Jack and Pat O'Brien at 610-692- 2122. Year of Faith – Adult Faith Formation At St. Agnes THE GUADALUPANO GROUP Invites you to the Annual Cinco De Mayo Food Sale Sunday, May 5th– 9:00 am to 2:00 pm All funds receive go to the Celebra on on Dec. 12th VIGIL FOR LIFE SATURDAY, MAY 4TH 8:00 am Mass Rev. Christopher Rogers Saint Agnes Church Followed by Rosary Pilgrimage To Planned Parenthood Living the Catholic Faith – a Catechism-based journey accompanying those considering entering the Catholic Church (all parishioners invited) Meets: Thursday evenings 7pm – 8:30 pm Religious Ed Office Contact: Religious Education office (610) 529-3600 Breaking Open the Word - reflection on the Sunday readings Meets: Sunday mornings after the 10:30 am Mass – Religious Ed Office Contact: Religious Education office (610) 529-3600 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 with Purpose” 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 Lending Library Open after the 10:30 am Mass on Sundays – Chapel entrance WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Saturday, May 4 - 5:15 PM Vigil Mass Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul 18th St. & Benjamin Franklin Parkway To pray for and with married couples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are newlyweds, who have been married 25 years or more, or who have been married 50 years or more. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to a end. No prior registra on required. For more informa on or ques ons, contact the Office for Life, Family and Laity at 215-587-0500 or email [email protected] Pray For Our Troops Remember in your prayer All those serving in the United States Military USMC: Lcpl John Mitas, 2nd Lt. , Pvt. Joseph Rochford,Jr., Capt. Ryan Yeandel, Capt. Gregory W. Kosh, Sgt. Isaac Pineda ,Pvt. Joshua Feliciano, Lcpl Mark Bayer USAF: 2nd 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: Ensign Charles G. Schappert, CTR3 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 28 de abril de 2013 –Quinto Domingo de Pascua Ciclo C Misa en español: Todos los domingos a las 12:00 (mediodía ) y días de precepto a las 7:00 pm. Confesiones: Sábados de 4:00 a 5:00 pm en la iglesia y miércoles de 7:00 a 8:00pm, en la capilla. 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 del 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 reúnen en el Thomas Patrick Hall (TPH) los miércoles y sábados a las 7:00pm. Para información, llame al diácono Victor González. Tel. (610) 696-2617. Información sobre la acción diferida: Favor de pasar por el day room martes o viernes durante el día. Jesús, en la noche der la Ul ma Cena, dio a sus discípulos el mandamiento del amor. Ese mandamiento era nuevo no solo en su formulación, sino también en el modo en que afirma que debemos amarnos: Como yo os he amado. Nosotros hemos conocido el amor de Cristo, que se ha entregado por nosotros en la cruz. Jesús, que va a separarse de sus apóstoles, les manda que fortalezcan sus vínculos por el amor. De hecho, su entrega ha de ser la fuente de la que brote un nuevo amor. La resurrección ilumina el mandamiento, porque Jesús con su amor ha destruido la muerte. Así el amor, el que nos viene de Cristo y que nosotros podemos vivir por su gracia, es la respuesta a todos los males y es el bien del hombre. Ese amor de los cris anos en la erra es también un reflejo del amor eterno que estamos llamados a vivir en el cielo. El amor entre cris anos es además la fortaleza que custodia nuestra fe y la hace fecunda, abriéndola al apostolado. Dios nos ama como el Padre del hijo pródigo y nos pide que nos amemos unos a otros como Él nos ama. El cumplimiento del mandamiento de Cristo es la señal por la que el mundo conocerá que somos discípulos suyos. De hecho, este es el gran argumento como señala san Juan Crisóstomo, pues a los que realizan milagros habrá quien los llame impostores, pero ante una vida íntegra no hay nada que se pueda cri car. Un verdadero amor es lo que toda persona busca. Anuncios 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 Formación en la fé para padres de familia: Martes y jueves 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. Primera comunión: Domingo 12 de mayo. Para información llamar a la hermana Elena en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano. (610)344-7224 Concierto: El Coro Juvenil de la Diócesis de Filadelfia Domingo 5 de mayo a las 3:00 pm en la iglesia. Around Saint Agnes School The Little Mermaid Congratulations to the Class of 2013 for the wonderful rendition of The Little Mermaid! The students performed magnificently. Under the direction of Mrs. LeeAnne Hosking, Mrs. Barbara McDermott, and Mrs. Marianne Korchynsky the students sang and danced and performed the show so well. The costumes added a unique dimension to the performances. The students worked hard to make the performances special and they learned so much along the way. We are so proud of the students for the quality of work and their dedication to making the show memorable. Thank you to our 8th grade parents for their support of the show. The Chorus of 130 students provided the musical back up for the cast. The first grade prayer partners of the eighth grade, had a special part, joining the 8th grade on stage. They were so cute. What a great production! Congratulations to our 6th grade and PREP students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 20. We are very proud of you all, and we pray that God shines His grace upon you. Saint Agnes School Registration 2013 - 2014 - Registration for the 2013-2014 school year is currently open. We have limited openings in all grades, PK – grade 8. Please contact Ms. Hammond or Mrs. Wiedersum in the school office for further details. We hope to hear from you soon! Every week is an adventure at Think Like a Scientist! llc Join us for our last Think Like a Scientist Session of the 2012-2013 School Year, Creepy Crawly Critters on May 3! Your child will have a bugtastic time!!! Contact Coleen Herbst or Jodi Wooten at [email protected] or call us at 610-696-2988 or 610-6928877 for more information. DISCOUNT TICKETS TO HERSHEY PARK! Saint Agnes School is once again offering discount ckets to Hershey Park for this season. Regular ckets are $31.50 (actual price $58.80) and ckets for Juniors/Seniors are $27.25 (regular price $37.80). Prepaid meal ckets are available for $13.75. Order forms are available at the rectory and the school office or email us and we’ll email the form to you. All orders are due back by April 29, 2013 and will be available for pick up May 25th. Our mission at Saint Agnes Catholic School is to develop every student spiritually, intellectually, physically, emo onally, and socially in a joyful, faith-based environment that inspires integrity, ci zenship, leadership and service to others in the Church and in the world. Informa on Page Church: St. Agnes Bulle n No. 008450 Date: 08-07 Pages: 9 Contact Informa on: Mar ne Simonis, Joan Fogarty 610-692-2990 OS: So ware: Windows XP Publisher 2010, Acrobat Standard X Transmission: Wednesday, Noon Insert: Pray for our Priests - 2 sided
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