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Pentecost SundayPentecost Sunday

Saint Agnes ParishSaint Agnes Parish Arlington, MassachusettsArlington, Massachusetts

May 14May 14--15, 201615, 2016

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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - Pent ecost Sunday - May 14-15, 2016

Congratulations to the youngsters of our Parish who received the Eucharist for the first time on May 7, 2016:

Guillaume Bell, Megan Bergman, Carly Birmingham , Grace Biscan, Christopher Bouboulis, Craig Branzuela, Patrick Burns, Tess Callahan, Grace Canniff, Thomas Celano, Nicolas Clinch, David Crohan, Peter Cuddeback, Paul Czech, Nicholas Daniels, Makenzie Dobbyn, Aidan Doyle, Declan Doyle, Anne Driscoll, Charles Fecteau, Salvatore Fumicello, Brandon Graffeo, William Greable, Dylan Hall , Luke Hamner, Brendan Han, Elizabeth Hathaway, Patrick Kenneally, Cormac Kotyan, Devan Kowert, Alexander LaSpina, Ava LaSpina, Margaret Malone, Case Manalang, David Marino , Sophia McCarthy, Kenneth Medri, John Paul Messuri, Finn Murphy , Evan Nee, John Nohrden, Devin O’Day, Valeria Ortez-Henriquez, Sean Patterson, Quentin Pelland, Mary Jane Phelps, Emil Przybylski , Colin Ramey, Brendan Rey, Robert Roell, Lily Roshankish, Andres Sandoval Alvarez, Vivian Sanford, Juliana Shabouk, Olivia Shoesmith, Nora Simpson, Aleksander Sletten, Ella Smith, Timothy Sullivan, Cecilia Torres, Eva Valle, Killian Walsh and Sabrina Ward .

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If you are a new parishioner, please introduce yourself to one of our priests, complete a census form and drop it in the collection box. Census

forms are at the back of the Church.

Father Flatley 50 th Anniversary Father Brian Flatley is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mass will be celebrated at Saint Agnes Church at 2:00 PM, with a reception to follow on the Parish grounds. Father Flatley would love to have parishioners of Saint Agnes Parish join him for this happy occasion. If you are able to be with us, please RSVP by Friday, May 20, with a number, at [email protected]. If you cannot be with him, Father Flatley asks that you remember him in prayer.

Confirmation Registrations for the Fall have been mailed and are due back on June 30, 2016. Confirmation is a two year program beginning in Grade Nine. For more information please call Nancy Feeman at 781-641-6621 or email the office at [email protected]

Confirmation Retreat Registrations have been mailed for the September 24/25 retreats at Saint Camillus. Please return them by June 30, 2016. Confirmation will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Saint Camillus Church.

Rediscover Jesus Book Discussion Sessions – We have had wonderful discussions on our Easter Book, Rediscover Jesus. This Wednesday, May 18, 7:30-8:45 P.M. in the Parish Center, we conclude our 6 sessions with a focus on Chapters 35-40. There is no need to have attended the earlier sessions to participate fully this week. These discussions offer the opportunity

to learn more about the ideas and insights shared in the book and from the reflections of neighbors who come from many different stages of faith and walks of life. For more information, please visit www.saintagnes.net, click on “Rediscover Jesus.”

Saint Agnes Family Group meets Tuesday mornings at different parks in the area. Next playgroup this Tuesday, May 17, we will meet at Robbins Farm Park in Arlington at 10:30 AM. We do not meet if it is raining. For more information: Marianne Hudelson:

[email protected],SaintAgnesParish.blogspot.com.

Parish Coffee and Donuts : At the conclusion of the 9:00 Mass, hosted by the Saint Agnes Parish Evangelization Committee. Please join us in the Arlington Catholic High School cafeteria for fun and fellowship with other parishioners! This week, thank you to the Bergman and Phelps families for helping to host!

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Registration for this Religious Education Program opened on Monday, May 9, 2016, and will close on Friday, May 27, 2016. This program serves children ages 3 years to 5 years and children 6 years old if they will not be entering 1st grade. Because the program has a limited number of seats, they will

be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date the registration form is received. Forms are available at the Parish Center or by calling 781-646-5579 and should be returned to the Religious Education department. For information about the program, you may call Jean Keiselbach at 781-646-0475.

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The Offertory Collection last weekend was $16,808.62. Thank you very much.

The second collection today is for Saint John’s and Pope Saint John XXIII Seminaries for service as future priests. We are blessed that many are responding to the call to serve as priests. Please support these seminarians on their journey toward the priesthood. For more information, visit www.VocationsBoston.org.

The second collection next week is for the Catholic Communications Campaign.

Grand Annual Collection – Thank you for your most generous response to this collection. The amount donated up to this week is $81,574. Your generosity to your Parish is sincerely appreciated. Contributions may be made at any time.

Rita Culhane, Geraldine Millerick, Sister Jane F. Sullivan, CSJ, and Rt. Rev. Archimandrite John Jadaa, BSO, whose Funeral Masses were celebrated last week.

Saint Agnes Parish offers Online Giving. This service is safe and secure and convenient! Sign up at our website: www.saintagnes.net. We encourage parishioners who sign up for Online Giving to discontinue their weekly envelopes.

Bulletin Announcements must be received at the Parish Center by

Monday morning.

Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 12:00 Noon

Catherine M. Hughes Harry P. Stocker Dr. Elmo Albertelli

1st Anniversary 1st Anniversary 1st Anniversary

Monday, May 16, 2016 7:00 A.M. The Doyle and Brine Families Memorial

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 7:00 A.M. Susan Bowman Anniversary

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:00 A.M. Mother Angelica Memorial

Thursday, May 19, 2016 7:00 A.M. Joseph and Joan Shanahan Memorial

Friday, May 20, 2016 7:00 A.M. Gilbert Miller Memorial

Saturday, May 21, 2016 7:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:15 P.M.

Rev. Charles Herlihy Phyllis Mucci and Ralph and Mary Sardellitti John B. Kelley

Memorial Memorial Anniversary

Sunday, May 22, 2016 10:30 A.M. 12:00 Noon

Month’s Mind Bereavement Mass Bruce Skillin

1st Anniversary

Mass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next Weekend

Saturday, May 21, 2016 4:00 P.M. Lower Church Father Flatley 5:15 P.M. Lower Church Father Bennett Sunday, May 22, 2016 7:00 A.M. Lower Church Father Flatley 9:00 A.M. Upper Church Father Graham 10:30 A.M. Upper Church Father Flatley 12:00 Noon Upper Church Father Graham 5:00 P.M. Lower Church Father Flatley

Schedule for the Week Tuesday, May 17, 2016

7:00 P.M. - Fatima Apostolate Prayer Hour Thursday, May 19, 2016

7:00 P.M. - Parish Finance Council - Parish Center

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Parishioners for Life meet the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. All are welcome. If you can’t make the meetings, but would like information on pro-life activities in our Parish and community, e-mail Eileen: [email protected].

Saint Agnes Parish continues its hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on Saturday mornings, 7-8:00. We meet at 6:30 AM in Saint Agnes School parking lot (Alton Street side)

for carpooling. We return to Arlington by 8:30 AM. If you have questions, please e-mail Eileen at [email protected]. We have been told by sidewalk counselors how much they appreciate having us there praying when they arrive. They need help and support. Once you go and pray with others, you gain confidence and it gets easier.

The Boston Pro-Life Future Chapter is open to all ages. National polls confirm that this generation of young people is pro-life. The challenge is to break through the apathy and motivating and training young people to take a stand for Life in their communities. Information, http://prolifefuture.org/.

Baccalaureate Mass Baccalaureate Mass Baccalaureate Mass Baccalaureate Mass Wednesday, May 25 Saint Agnes Church

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High School GraduationHigh School GraduationHigh School GraduationHigh School Graduation Thursday, May 26 Bentley College

The Catholic Appeal : To date Saint Agnes Parish has raised $125,245 toward our goal of $146,782. If you have not yet

participated in the 2016 Appeal, you can donate at www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org.

Winners of the Hit It Big Drawing:

Wednesday March 9: Dan & Amanda Casparriello Wednesday March 16: Emily Ramey Wednesday March 23: Anthony Longo Wednesday March 30: Bella Consolazio Wednesday April 6: Anita and Anthony Pescara Wednesday April 13: M. Eileen Fontana Wednesday April 20: No Drawing: April School Vacation Wednesday April 27: Christopher and Elizabeth Sousa Wednesday May 4: Celia Torres Arancivia

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Saint Agnes School News Celebrating 125 Years of Academic ExcellenceCelebrating 125 Years of Academic ExcellenceCelebrating 125 Years of Academic ExcellenceCelebrating 125 Years of Academic Excellence

Congratulations to the Saint Agnes Students who hosted the Ascension Thursday Mass. The students were led by teachers, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Hernandez

and did a fabulous job. The choir was comprised of our fourth and fifth grade students who sang beautifully. Father Graham spoke to the children about the Ascension and how the children need to focus on earth helping others like Jesus did while He was on earth. The students gave Father Graham examples of what they could do to imitate Jesus. Suggestions included being inclusive, sharing and being good role models to younger students.

Peter Pan - Mark your calendars for the Saint Agnes Theater and Drama Club Spring production of "Peter Pan". The students have been practicing for months and the show is sure to be a hit! Performances are Friday May, 20, 12:45 PM and 7:00 PM., Saturday May 21, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. To purchase tickets online please use this website: http://goo.gl/forms/FO8uDbKl8c. TEAMWORKS Field Day - On Friday, June 3, TEAMWORKS in Acton will be hosting grades 1-7 for a day of fun-filled activities. Team activities include Human Mastermind, Asteroids, World Cup, Body Guard, Unbuntu Cards and more. The older students (grades 4-7) will have an opportunity to challenge themselves on the Ropes Course and Rock Wall while the younger students will spend time in the Bounce Castle. This is a yearly event facilitated by Mrs. Edwards, our school nurse. Many thanks to her for coordinating this eagerly anticipated day of fun.

Saint Agnes School offers so much. We employ a full-time Special Education teacher, Guidance Counselor and school nurse. We also offer classes in Spanish, music, art, computers, engineering, library, and physical education starting in K1(Pre-K) and continuing through 8th grade. All of our programs integrate the Massachusetts Curriculum standards with an appreciation for the spiritual development of each child. We are now enrolling for the 2016-2017 School year. Please email Patricia Crane at [email protected].

Make–up Classes for Grades 4-5: May 26 and June 5

Registrations: Please return your registrations for the 2016-17 School year in a timely manner. It helps us in planning and in ordering sufficient supplies.

Fidelity House’s 19 th Annual Fundraiser – Saturday night May 14, at Fidelity House. Music, dancing, food stations, a silent and live auction will be

featured. Tickets are $60.00 and can be purchased at the door. Contributions to this major fundraiser are needed and greatly appreciated.

Preschool Summer Program – Begins June 13. 11 one week sessions are being offered. Hours are 8:30-12:30 weekdays. Children may register for the week or for individual days. Arts and crafts, music, story time and many other activities will be featured.

Summer Day Camps – Summer Day Camps for children in Kindergarten and 1st grade and Fidelity House's 61st year of Summer Camp for grades 2-8 starts June 27. Camps include swimming lessons, free swim time, trips, sports, arts and crafts, special events and more.

Summer Fun – In addition to the programs listed Fidelity House will be offering Basketball Camps and leagues, Gymnastics and Full Day Programs throughout the summer.

Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten -Fidelity House’s Preschool (2.9 years – 4 years old), and Pre-Kindergarten , are accepting registrations for September. We offer affordable programs licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Option of 2- 5 days.

Volunteer Opportunities - A few hours a week can make a difference. Assist with children's programs (preschool and up), help in an office, help with custodial jobs or let us know what talent you would like to share. Fidelity House appreciates our many volunteers.

Donate Your Vehicle - and benefit Fidelity House. Free pick up, tax receipt, and RMV processing done through www.donateforcharity.com or call (866) 392-4483 and designate Fidelity House. We appreciate your support.

Please visit www.fidelityhouse.org to register on-line or call 781-648- 2005 for more information.

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Today as we celebrate Pentecost the Holy Spirit wants to make us advocates of God’s presence to bring new life to others, especially those who do not know the love of God in their lives. Your gift in the Saint Vincent de Paul Poor Box will help the poor to believe in the mystery

of God’s love for them.

Prayer Line - If you are in need of prayers, call the healing and restoration prayer line at 617-442-3938 (located at Mission Church, 1545 Tremont Street, Boston). Healing service is the last Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM.

Saint Agnes Class of 1995 Reunion: Tavern in the Square, Porter Square, 1815 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, June 4, 2016, 7-10:00 PM Cocktails and appetizers (cash bar). RSVP by May 25, 2016: [email protected] or facebook *Please email if bringing significant other. Organizers: Raquel Rein (Sztaimberg) and Lauren Penney (Campo)

People living with depression : If you are suffering from depression or anxiety, please know you are not alone. The Saint Agnes Parish Depression Peer Support and Prayer Group is held on the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 26. Join us for an evening of prayer and fellowship as we seek the Lord's healing together. For more information please contact Karen Celano at 516-946-6287 or [email protected].

If you judge people, you have no time to love them – Mother Theresa

Boston Sock Exchange - On the second Saturday of each month, the Boston Sock Exchange Ministry serves our homeless brothers and sisters on Boston Common. Please remember the

homeless who would very much benefit from the seasonal clothing you no longer require. Please bring men’s and women’s seasonally-appropriate clothing donations to the bin at the back of the Church or to the Parish Center. We are especially in need of jam/jelly (no peanut butter at this time), mayonnaise, mustard, fold-top and zip-top sandwich bags and juice boxes. Join us in the Parish Center on Friday, June 10 at 7:00 PM to prepare sandwiches and to help organize donations. We are in need of volunteers to help with distribution on Saturday, June 11 at 11:00 AM on Boston Common. Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For information on volunteering, please contact Sheila O’Brien : [email protected] .

Sodality: Pops Concert, Thursday evening, May 26 The bus will be outside Fidelity House at 6:30 PM and will depart to the concert at 6:45 PM. Tickets will be given out as you get on the bus..

Fourth Annual Saint Agnes Parish Campout - Do you need time set apart with your family this summer? Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Come and enjoy the friendship and company of our Parish family at the Fourth

Annual Saint Agnes Parish Campout. The dates for the campout are Friday-Sunday, July 8-10, in Greenfield, NH. Details about how to sign up, what is expected for each camper, or how to join as a “day-camper only” on Saturday July 9, are all detailed on the Parish Outreach blog www.SaintAgnesParish.blogspot.com. You can also inquire for more information by emailing Maureen Ronayne: [email protected]. Mark your calendar. We hope you can come along!

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Parish-wide pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross

On Labor Day, September 5, 2016, Saint Agnes parish ioners are invited to participate in a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Some people will want to walk, others to ride. Right now we are asking people to let us know if they are interested In participating in thi s pilgrimage.

In his pastoral letter issued on the recent Sunday of Divine Mercy, Cardinal Sean reminded us of the possibility of earning a plenary indulgence during this Jubilee Year of Mercy by making a brief pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and passing through its Holy Door. Individuals may make the pilgrimage once to earn a personal plenary indulgence, or even more times to earn a plenary indulgence for deceased family members and/or friends.

To complement these individual pilgrimages, we propose here a parish-wide pilgrimage in which parishioners will walk as a group from Saint Agnes Church in Arlington to the Cathedral in Boston, a distance of seven and a half miles, or 12 kilometers. Of course there will be many who will be unable to walk but who

nevertheless wish to participate in the pilgrimage; we plan to accommodate these parishioners by using suitable transport, for example, hired bus(es).

The pilgrimage will take place on Labor Day, September 5th, 2016. Doing so on a Monday enables us to involve the priests without further burdening them as it would on a Saturday or Sunday. We should also be able to count on reasonable weather.

The conditions for reception of the plenary indulgence are . . . Sacramental confession of sins; Profession of faith; Participation in the celebration and reception of the Holy Eucharist with a reflection on Mercy; Offering prayers for the intentions of the Pope.

It is proposed that the pilgrims fulfill these conditions according to the following scenario: On Saturday, September 3rd, pilgrims will make their confessions between 3:00 and 4:00PM or before the 5:15PM Mass. On Labor Day, Monday September 5th, those walking the pilgrimage will gather at Saint Agnes Church around 8:15, in time to leave the church at 8:30 with the expectation of arriving at the Cathedral around noon.

Those using transportation to the Cathedral will leave from the church at a time such that they will arrive at the Cathedral at noon, around the same time as the walkers arrive. All pilgrims will then process together through the Holy Door. Once inside the Cathedral, in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Father Flatley will celebrate Mass with Father Jack concelebrating. There will be a homily reflecting on God’s mercy, and we will recite the Creed as our profession of faith. At the conclusion of Mass, we will offer prayers for the intentions of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Following Mass the Holy Eucharist will be exposed for about one hour.

Returning to Arlington at the conclusion of the ceremony, walkers will make use of pre-arranged rides or public transportation. Riders will be returned to the Church using the hired transportation.

Clearly there will be logistical considerations the scope of which will not be known until we have a clear picture of how many parishioners wish to make this pilgrimage. We hope to have in hand a reasonable estimate of these numbers – walkers and riders – by Memorial Day, at which point we can begin dealing with the logistical aspects of the pilgrimage.

Please express your interest in joining this pilgri mage by filling out a registration card available i n the vestibule of the upper church, or on the counte r at the back of the lower church, and placing the completed card in the brown box provided.

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Rev. Brian M. Flatley, Pastor Rev. John J. Graham, Parochial Vicar

Religious Education 781-646-5579 [email protected] Joyce Patriacca, Director

Arlington Confirmation Program 781-641-6621 [email protected] Nancy Feeman, Director

Saint Agnes School 781-643-9031 www.saintagnesschool.com Robert Penta, Principal

Arlington Catholic High School 781-646-7770 www.achs.net Stephen Biagioni, Principal

Saint Agnes Music Ministry 617-833-0364 [email protected] www.agnesmusic.net Michael Vaughan, Director

Fidelity House 781-648-2005 www.fidelityhouse.org Edward Woods, Director

51 Medford Street Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

781-648-0220

E-mail address: [email protected] Website: www.saintagnes.net

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Parish Center Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 A.M-2:00 P.M.

Saint Agnes Parish

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M. You must attend Baptismal Briefings prior to having your child baptized.

Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:00-4:00 P.M. and before the 5:15 P.M. Mass and also by appointment. Please contact the Parish Center.

Sacrament of Marriage Archdiocesan guidelines require that couples planning to marry in the Church make an appointment to see one of the priests as far in advance as possible prior to the wedding date.

Sacrament of Anointing

of the Sick Please call the Parish Office if someone in your family is gravely ill and in danger of death and you feel the grace and power of the Sacrament would be helpful.

Sunday Masses

Saturday 4:00 and 5:15 P.M. (Lower Church)

Sunday 7:00 A.M. (Lower Church)

9:00 A.M., 10:30 A.M., 12:00 Noon (Upper Church) 5:00 P.M. (Lower Church)

Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.

Weekdays Monday through Saturday

7:00 A.M. (Lower Church)

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