2314 Third Avenue, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361 (308)632-2541

Mailing address: PO Box 349, Scottsbluff, NE 69363-0349 Fax: 308-632-2146 Website: www.st-agnes-church.com

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am - Noon & 1pm - 4pm

Rev. Vincent L. Parsons

Pastor Rev. Michael E. Wetovick

Associate Pastor Sr. Vera Meis, C.S.J.

Pastoral Minister

Mass Schedule:

(October - May) Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am (June - September) Saturday 6:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am Monday, Tues, Wed, Friday 7 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays one hour prior to evening Mass or by appointment (632-2541)

Sacrament of Baptism Please call the Parish Office

August 26, 2018 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

A man called a plumber and asked him to fix a problem with the water pipes. “I’m pretty busy,,” the plumber said. “In fact, it’ll be exactly 2 years before I can get around to fix the problem.” The man asked, “Will you be coming here in the morning or afternoon?” “Two years from now…what difference will it make? Morning! Afternoon! So what?” “Well, the man said, “The cable man will be coming in the morning.” “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40. For the past couple of months, we have been having issues with the baptismal font. We have called plumber after plumber. I am in contact with the original plumber who installed the font – hoping that we can find the issue. We have replaced pumps, a hot water heater with many prayers. Hopefully, this weekend – the waters will be flowing. Pray God, may it be so! The children returned to St. Agnes this past week. It’s so nice to have all the hustle and bustle around the parish again. Thanks to all the school and parish staff who have done a lot of work in getting ready for their return. As we prayed last weekend – Fr. Bernie Berger suddenly passed into eternal life. Fr. Berger was retired and living in Harrison when he had a heart attack which eventually lead to his passing. Please pray for the repose of his soul. May these last days of summer be filled with happiness, joy and holiness.

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The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, August 27, 2018 Daily Mass (7:00am) Intention: †Jeremy and †David Young by Eileen Young Communal Rosary (4:45pm) Liturgy of the Hours (5:10pm) Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Daily Mass (7:00am) Intention: †David Broderick by Mary Coon Tuesday Discussion Group (8-9 am) Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Daily Mass (8:15 am) Intention: †Michael Broderick by Mary Coon Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Contemplative Prayer Group (6:00pm)

Thursday, August 30, 2018 Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Friday, August 31, 2018 Daily Mass (7:00 am) Intention: †Annie Loutzenhiser by The Peck Family Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Saturday, September 1, 2018 Weekend Mass (6:00pm) Intention: For the Parish Sunday, September 2, 2018 Weekend Mass (8:00am) Intention: †Earl and †Alan Langel by Family Weekend Mass (10:00am) Intention: †JoAnn Gieselman by Lucille Koenig

S a i n t A g n e s

C a t h o l i c C h u r c h

Today’s Readings

Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalm 34

Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

Parish Administration (308) 632-2541 / (308) 632-2146 (Fax)

office@st-agnes-church.com www.st-agnes-church.com

Pastor

Rev. Vincent L. Parsons (ext. 2) pastor@st-agnes-church.com

Pastoral Minister Sr. Vera Meis (ext. 4)

srvera@st-agnes-church.com Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Terri Calvert (ext.5) dre@st-agnes-church.com Church Office Manager Theresa Trevino (ext. 3)

office@st-agnes-church.com School Head Teacher

Mrs. Julie Brown (632-6918) office@stagnesonline.org School Office Manager

Teresa Johnson (632-6918) office@stagnesonline.org

This Week’s Schedule

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RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Becoming Catholic: Are you interested in

becoming Catholic? Is someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? Are you

an adult Catholic who has never been confirmed or received the Eucharist? Do

you just want to learn more about the Catholic faith? If this is the right time for you to take the next step on your faith

journey, or if you want to talk to someone about the Catholic faith, please call the

Religious Education Office at 308-635-1362 or Email : office@st-agnes-church.com

Dates to Remember In 2018 Sept 3 Labor Day Sept 19 Rel Ed. begins for grades 6th-12th Oct. 7 Rel Ed. begins for grades pre-k - 5th

Finance Corner Sunday Collections

& ATW Giving

August 19, 2018 Actual $5119.25 Budget $9000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $3880.75

August Totals Actual $21449.73 ATW $9314.50 Budget $27000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $3764.23 Clergy Health Ins. $1408.00

There will be no 2nd collection

next week

Rest In Peace

Fr. Bernard Berger

Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23: 23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33: 1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25: 1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33: 12-13, 18-21; Mt 25: 14-30 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15: 2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

This Week’s Readings

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Saturday, 6pm Ciborium: Brooke Talkington; Chalice : Melissa Schaub; Linda Elley, Doris Flohr, Patsy Juedes-Fulk, Shelley Thomas, Toni Warburton Sunday 8am Ciborium: Mark Neifert; Chalice: Susan Lessert; Jordan Colwell, Terrence Fox, Nancy Kerr, Dick Lessert, Nick Reyes 10:00am Ciborium: Jean Kearns; Chalice: Shelley Corr; Terry Bailey, John Bush, Rick Cantril, Linda Gonzales, Steve Viessman

GREETERS Sat 6pm Ellen Ramig - (E) Ann Anderson - (N) Steve & Sara Olsen - (S) Sun 8am Rosalinda Sabala - (E) Paul Tyler- (N) Gene & Mari Schwarzkopf- (S) 10:00am Danni Koeteman - (E) Brad & Brandi McCaslin- (N) John Vidlak - (S)

SACRISTANS Sat 6pm: Vince & Vicki Bjorling

Sun 8am: Nick Reyes 10:00am: Don & Sherry Weddell

USHERS

Sat 6pm Rod Ramig (Captain) Marvin Anderson, Alan DeHaven, Mike Svitak Sun 8am Michael Esselstein (Captain) Jeff Pickering, Robert Muldoon, David Wingenbach 10:00am Jeff Wolfe (Captain) Jason Parks, Dennis Parks, Scott Corr

LECTORS Sept 1 & 8 6pm Kathleen Roehl Sept 2 & 9 8am Neal Brady 10am Michael Schaff Sept 15 & 22 6pm S. Vera Meis Sept 16 & 23 8am Margaret Rood 10am Chuck Schwartz

Sept 29 6pm Jeff West Sept 30 8am Tim Madden 10am M.C. Schaff

SERVERS

Sept 1, 6pm Emma Marks, Austin Svitak Sept 2, 8am Matthew Hafner, Emily Esselstein 10am Emery & Marley Wineman Sept 8, 6pm Abigail Pieper, Gianna Gonzales Sept 9, 8am Lucas J Moravec & Aaron Schaff 10am Kayley Smith, Sam McCaslin Sept 15, 6pm Osiris Saucedo, Kyle Henderson Sept 16, 8am Abrahm & Anna Hafner 10am Zaide Gurrola, Adam Polk Sept 22, 6pm Adryana Rodriguez, Austin Svitak Sept 23, 8am Mitch Moravec, Dalton Gass 10am Megan Golden, Julian Palmer Sept 29, 6pm Laetner & Landon Malm Sept 30, 8am Jed Zulkoski, Megan Kicken 10am Jazmine Golden, Jesse McCaslin

September 2018 Ministers

Adoration will begin again on Sept 7th following morning Mass. Scheduled positions are in place so that others may come as they are

able. Adoration at St. Agnes Church is held the first Friday of the month, following the 7am Mass. All are invited to attend.

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For the past five Sundays, we have read the discourse of the bread of life from

John’s Gospel. Jesus used the signs curing the sick and feeding the 5000 to establish that he is unlike any other man, unlike any other prophet. He then shocks the Jews by telling them that the Father has sent Him down from heaven and eternal life can be achieved only by eating His body and blood. These two major revelations in the bread of life discourse are so alien to those of the Jewish faith that most were longer open to receive His words in faith. Even with this mass exodus of those who followed, Jesus does not waiver in the truth of His proclamation about being the bread of life.

The Apostles remain loyal to Him, for they have begun to see the possibilities Jesus’ promises have val-ue although many of His words do not make sense. Even after this profession of commitment to Jesus, the Apostles will continue to have moments of doubt and failure. Through the reception Holy Spirit and His Body and Blood, the Apostles grow in their faith to the point where they accepted martyrdom looking forward to Jesus’ promise of enteral life.

Part of faith is to listen and follow Jesus even though it does not make complete sense. As with the Jews and his Apostles, Jesus leaves each one of us the freedom to accept or reject Him, to trust or abandon Him. Jesus is all-powerful, but He refuses to abuse His power by controlling our free will. Jesus calls us to be-lieve and follow Him, but He never forces us. We who believe in the divinity of Christ have a unique privilege of allowing the Lord to enter into our being. By eating His body and drinking His Blood, we are willingly setting ourselves apart from others for Jesus now is spiritually and physically present within us. As we accept Jesus to be part of our lives, we increase our capacity for greater love, hope, and faith.

We know that although Christ is spiritually present as God everywhere around us, He is also physically present in His Body and Blood, God and man. We need only enter a Catholic Church, and we enter the physical presence of the mighty king, the Lord of the Universe who lived as a humble village carpenter, suffered, died and rose again for us. In every tabernacle in every Catholic Church in the world, this same infinite, eternal, om-nipotent and all-loving God/man is really physically present just as He was after the Resurrection. We enter in-to His physical presence and are close to him as the Apostles were during His life. Whereas they saw Him with their eyes, we can see Him through the eyes of faith.

Identifying the presence of Jesus in the consecrated bread and wine is only the beginning of faith. From this spiritual encounter, we strive to direct our lives toward unity with Jesus because we have learned to trust in Him. When facing moments of crisis, when the demands of faith outstrip the powers of understand-ing, we can either lean on ourselves and fall or lean even harder on Jesus and rise to the heights of love. Since Jesus is the Son of God, we act because He provides us with spirit and life.

I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me. (Galatians 2:20)

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ST. AGNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM

Please use this form to select your nominations for these two prestigious awards. These awards will be presented at the 2018 St. Agnes Premiere Dinner and Auction at the Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska.

Distinguished Alumni Award

This prestigious award is bestowed to a former St. Agnes student in recognition of outstanding achievement through his or her contributions to the arts, business, education, government, humanities, science and philanthropies. The recipient must be an individual who, in deed or action, has brought honor to themselves, to St. Agnes School and to their community. Nomination Criteria:

Must have attended St. Agnes School Must be at least 25 years old Nominee may be deceased Nominee’s Name:_______________________________________________ Age: _______ St. Agnes Student: YES______ NO_____ Attendance Dates:____________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:_____________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________Email:_______________________________________ Qualifications/Achievements: (Please use additional paper.)

Friend of St. Agnes Award

This service award is given in honor and recognition of an individual that has provided extraordinary service through volunteerism and support to St. Agnes School. The recipient can be alumni, faculty, support staff, clergy, parents, parishioners or community members. Nomination Criteria: Must be at least 25 years old Nominee may be deceased

Nominee’s Name:_______________________________________________ Age: _______ Address:___________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:_____________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________Email:_______________________________________ Dedication & Service to St. Agnes: (Please use additional paper.) Nominator’s Name:_______________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:__________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________Email:__________________________

Return form by August 31, 2018 to:

St. Agnes School Foundation * PO Box 2214 * Scottsbluff, NE 69363-2214

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel: John 6:68-69

On the Way to Mass: What do you think Jesus would look like if you met him on the street? On the Way Home From Mass: Did you ever miss seeing something that was easily observed later? What was obstructing your view? Living the Word: When we share insights of our experience of Christ, we help others see what they might not have. Ask each family member to draw a picture or cut out a picture from a magazine. Then ask each person to cut out the picture into as many pieces as there are people in the family. If your family is small, you may want to cut more than one piece for each person. Next, pass out the pieces and invite each member of the family to identify the picture, based on the pieces in their hand. Put the pieces together and see who is right.

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic

Families 2017-2018

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R_ligious E^u][tion Progr[m Email—dre@st-agnes-church.com Religious Education Office—308-635-1362

Enjoy a Holy Summer with these family daily activities!

Sunday - August 26th Share God’s love by inviting a parish family to Sunday lunch after Mass. Monday - August 27th Read a story from the Bible and spend 10 minutes in silence thinking about what you just read. Tuesday - August 28th In honor of St. Augustine, start a good habit and practice it all day. Wednesday - August 29th Have an end-of-summer picnic in the backyard or on the living room floor. Thursday - August 30th Talk about what you would say to Jesus if he came to visit you in your home. Friday - August 31st Learn a Latin phrase such as a “Ora Pro Nobis” (“pray for us) and say it over and over again today. Saturday - September 1st Attend Confession as a family, then have a family dinner afterwards to celebrate.

Partners in Faith-June 2018

Confirmation candidate and parent’s meeting will be on Wednesday, September 12th at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Church. Candidates please bring a copy of your baptismal certificate with you to the meeting. Middle School & CYM Catechist formation will be on Wednesday, September 5th at 7 p.m. in the learning center of the school. The annual Safe Environment training will take place during this session. Sunday Catechist formation will be on Sunday, September 23rd at 9:15 a.m. in the learning center of the school. The annual Safe Environment training will take place during this session. Looking for a movie to watch as a family? Go to Formed.org today and search the video library. If you haven’t signed up yet - go to: www.saintagneschurch.formed .org and sign up today!

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2018-2019 E[rly R_gistr[tion

It is registration time! This year we are requesting registration for the St. Agnes Religious Education and CYM programs as soon as possible so we can prepare for the upcoming year. Once again the early registration fee will be $30.00 per child if paid by August 31, 2018. The registration can be mailed or put into the collection basket. If registration is completed after August 31st the fee will be $40.00 per child. The Sunday Religious Education program will be held from 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. in the St. Agnes School building. This morning is for the elementary grades (Pre-School- 5th). The Sunday program will begin on October 7th, 2018. The Wednesday Religious Education classes will be held from 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. in the St. Agnes School building. This evening is for the 6-7-8 graders. The Wednesday program will begin on September 19, 2018. High School CYM Groups (9-12 grades) will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the leader’s home. The CYM program will begin on September 19, 2018. Confirmation for the 11th grade CYM groups will be held in the Garden Level twice a month on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The parent/youth meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Level.

___ ___ ___ _____Please return the bottom portion of this form___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Family Name_________________________ Email Address _______________________________________

Address __________________________Phone Number _______________ Cell Number ___________________

Child Name _____________________________ Grade _____________

Child Name _____________________________ Grade _____________

Child Name _____________________________ Grade _____________

Child Name _____________________________ Grade _____________

**Parent Volunteer during the formation sessions of RE and/or CYM**

This year we are asking parents to volunteer during the formation sessions (minimum of once during the year).

I can help on _________________________________________________ Date(s) and Grade.

Media Permission Slip

I give St. Agnes Catholic Church permission to use my child’s picture and name in conjunction with the following:

{ }weekly parish bulletin { }parish website { }television coverage { }newspaper articles

Signature of Parent ____________________________________________________________ Date _____________

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Connecting Students and Families through Faith

St. Agnes Catholic School 205 E 23rd, Scottsbluff, NE

Ph: 308-632-6918

August 26, 2018

School Newsletter

Wednesday, Aug 29th Mass @ 8:15

5th Grade Leads Friday, Aug 31st

Reading Incen ve Kickoff

**Several field trips are

scheduled early in the year. If you have not paid your

child/children’s ac vity fee please do so ASAP.**

St. Agnes School welcomed 119 students for the first day of school on Monday, August 20th.

Students and parents were welcomed by the HSA group, who served muffins and juice.

Teachers and students are looking forward to a year filled with exciting learning opportunities,

faith-building experiences and growth as learners and leaders.

What’s Happening at St. Agnes School………...

Monday, August 27 Cheese Pizza Fresh Green Salad w/ranch dressing Green Beans Apple Helpers: Holly Suhr Viqi Garcia

Tuesday, August 28 Sloppy Joes Corn Chips Mixed Vegetables w/baby lima beans Diced Peaches Helpers: Holly Suhr Andrea Longoria

Wednesday, August 29 Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn Orange Wedges Wheat Roll Helpers: Holly Suhr Rob Polk

Thursday, August 30 Spaghetti w/meat sauce Steamed Broccoli Roll & Margarine Fruit Cocktail Helpers: Holly Suhr Andrea Longoria

Friday, August 31 Super Nachos: taco meat, tortilla chips, cheese sauce, black beans & salsa Apricots Butter Red Beets Helpers: Holly Suhr Jackie Seymour

Hot Lunch Menu for August 27th - August 31st, 2018

Back to School BBQ St. Agnes Home & School hosted the annual back-to-school BBQ on Thursday, August 17th on the

school playground. Families, new and old, gathered to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. After enjoying food and fellowship, parents and students enjoyed an open house in their new

classrooms.

Thanks to HSA president, Mandi Adams, for organizing the event and to all who helped with set-up, serving and clean-up. What a

great way to kick-off the new year!

What’s Happening at St. Agnes School………... Summer Upgrades

We are thrilled to share the wonderful upgrades made to our building during the summer months. Our new tartan gym floor was poured during the month of June. The surface was poured over the existing floor and has an amazing new look. Thanks to the Premiere guests who supported this project through the paddle auction.

A number of other areas received a freshening up with new paint including: the kitchen, back gym wall and gym bathrooms. As well, new stainless- steel sinks were installed in each classroom. The pre-K playground received the addition of a new playhouse, and our floors received a shiny new waxing.

Thanks to janitor, Orlando Linz, for all his hard work in cleaning and providing summer maintenance around the building and grounds this summer.