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Church of Saint Agnes 24th Sunday Ordinary Time Reading, Massachusetts

September 11, 2016

How can I repay the Lord

for all the good done for me?

(Psalm 116:12)

24th Sunday Ordinary Time

S T. A G N E S P AR I SH 186 Woburn St., Reading, MA 01867

Office 781.944.0490 • Religious Education 781.944.4552 • Fax 781.944.4403 Website: www.stagnesreading.org • Email: [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm | Sunday: 7:30am; 9:00am (family); 11:00am; 5:30pm (September-June)

WEEKDAYS (MASS CELEBRATED IN LOWER CHURCH): 9:00AM - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7:00am - Tuesday and Thursday

6:30am - Tuesday and Thursday DURING LENT

PARISH OFFICE - PARISH CENTER, 1ST FLOOR Mon-Tues, 10:00am-3:30pm | Wed-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm 781-944-0490

PARISH STAFF PASTOR: Rev. Stephen B. Rock, 781.944.0490 x12 [email protected] ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Rev. Edward T. Malone, 781.944.0490 x11 [email protected] ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Rev. Bob Rivers, CSP DEACON: Deacon Bill Reidy, [email protected] FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER, Peggy O’Brien, 781.944.0490 x10 [email protected] DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY David Colpitts, [email protected] MAINTENANCE: George Gannon, [email protected]

HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN WINCHESTER HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN: Mary Beth Moran, 781.756.2295

FAITH FORMATION GR 1-10 - PARISH CENTER 1ST FLOOR Hours: During Class Session Hours and Wed-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm 781-944-4552 DIRECTOR: Paula Colpitts, [email protected] COORDINATOR: Jacqueline Steele, [email protected]

SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sunday at 1pm and

the 2nd and 4th Sunday at one of the Masses. Please call the Rectory to schedule.

BAPTISM - PARENT MEETING: Held on the first Friday of each month at 7:30pm. Parents must attend a baptism meeting prior to the baptism. Please call Parish Office to schedule.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements are made with a priest at least six months in advance. Please call the Parish office.

RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION: Saturdays, 2:45 - 3:45pm, Lower Church Reconciliation Room

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Friday 9:30am - noon; First Friday 9:30am-9:00pm;

Fridays in Lent and Advent, 9:30am-9:00pm

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) For anyone interested in becoming Catholic and Catholics who have not been confirmed, please contact Fr. Edward Malone

GLUTEN ISSUES: Please see a Priest or Deacon before Mass.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Fr. Steve Rock (Chair), Mark Blaisdell, Janet Davidson-Dee, Bob Finigan, Jane Fiore, Catherine Sanchez, Steve Goldner (Vice Chair), Joanne Metzger, Jim O’Leary, Paul Lannon, Jim Murphy, Heidi O’Connor, David Ventola PARISH REGISTRATION: Welcome to our Parish. Have you registered as parishioners of St. Agnes? If not, you may obtain information at the Information Table before or after Sunday Masses; call the Parish Office; or visit our website and choose ‘Newcomers Tab’. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS: Submissions are due by Monday at 12Noon. Email submissions to: [email protected]

PRAYER TREE REQUESTS: Contact the office or Information Table, or place note in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Prayer basket. Copies of the Prayer Tree are at the church exits. MASS AND SANCTUARY LIGHT INTENTIONS, MASS CARDS: Please call the Parish Office to schedule

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL | 781-258-8767 Times are tough for some of our parish families. We help with food, from being evicted, with heating and keeping the lights on. If you or someone you know needs help, please call us. All requests are treated confidentially.

September 11, 2016

Saturday, September 10 2:45-3:45pm - Confessions Sunday, September 11 9:30am-12Noon - Protecting God’s Children (PC-2nd Fl) 7:00 pm - Life and Family Ministry Mtg (Lower Church) Monday, September 12 12:30 pm - AA 7:00 pm - Alicia’s Angels - (Lower Church) Tuesday, September 13

Wednesday, September 14 10:00 am - Play Group - (Lower Church) Thursday, September 15 10:00 am - Golden Threads - (Lower Church) Friday, September 16 9:30am-12Noon - Eucharistic Adoration 4:00 pm - Wedding - (Upper Church) Saturday, September 17 7:15 am - Bus Departs Reading Depot for A Day of Fellowship, Golden Threads Ministry 9:30 am - Protecting God’s Children (PC-1st FL) 2:45-3:45pm - Confessions Sunday, September 18 - Catechetical Sunday Faith and Fellowship - Sign-up Sunday at all Masses 11:00 am - Catechist Commissioning at 11am Mass 12Noon - Catechist Meeting - (PC-2nd Floor)7:00 pm - Life and Family Ministry Mtg (Lower Church)

Calendar of Events

Sunday - September 18 5:30 pm - Special Intention

This week the Sanctuary Candle is in memory of

The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the presence of

Jesus Christ in the tabernacle.

Sanctuary Candle

John Bowen

II - Alison M. DaCosta to Corey Hanson

Summer is ending…. ….. Autumn approaches

The 5:30pm Sunday Mass will resume on September 18

Reading Food Pantry Needs September 2016

Juice Boxes Crushed Pineaapple Pineapple Slices Pineapple Chunks Decaf Coffee

Regular or Instant Coffee Facial Tissues (Kleenex) Paper Towels Pancake Mix Spam

Parish Office NEW HOURS

MON-TUES, 10am-3:30pm WED-FRI, 9:30am-3:30pm

“One convenient location for all your Parish Business.”

Parish Center, 1st Floor | 781-944-0490

New!!! Formation Class for Deacons Information Session: September 21

6:30-8:00pm at St. Maria Goretti

The Archdiocese of Boston is starting up a new formation class for deacons. If you are interested in discerning whether you might be called to become a permanent deacon, you and your wife (for those who are married) are invited to this information session at St. Maria Goretti Parish, 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield. Please email the Permanent Diaconate Office at [email protected] to sign up or to receive more information. The Diaconate Formation Program is four years in length and is open to single and married men who will be between the ages of 35-65 at the time of ordination.


FAITH FORMATION, GRADES1-10

The Faith Formation year for grades 1 through 10 begins in October. Families will be receiving email communications regarding program details in mid-September. Visit our website periodically for updates. Please call the office if you feel that you are not on our Faith Formation email distribution list.

First Day of Classes:

Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 - First Day is Monday, October 3 Grades 3 and 4 - First Day is Tuesday, October 4 Grades 1 & 2 SUNDAY - First Day is October 16 Grades 1 & 2 WEDNESDAY - First Day is October 19

Confirmation: First Meetings

Confirmation I - Sunday, October 2 at 4pm - this is for Candidate and PARENT - meeting on 2nd Floor of the Parish Center. Confirmation II - Sunday, October 23 - this is for Candidate and SPONSOR (parent if sponsor not determined) - please join us at the 5:30pm Mass; meeting in the Upper Church following Mass.

Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. "We need to

participate for the common good. Sometimes we

hear: a good Catholic is

not interested in politics.

This is not true: good

Catholics immerse

themselves in politics by

offering the best of

themselves so that the

leader can govern."

- Pope Francis, 9/16/13

Islam Explained

With Kashif and Sherry

Syed

From the Islamic Society of

Boston Cultural Center

October 17 and 24 from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Location: St. Agnes Parish, Reading, Parish Center

October 17: The basic tenets of Islam October 24: Cultural and political aspects reviewed

Questions are encouraged

Contact: Linda Ballard, [email protected]; Frank Andrews @ (781) 944-2195, and Ron

D’Addario @ (781) 439-9146 On Monday October 17th and October 24th, Kashif and Sherry Syed will come to St. Agnes to give two evenings of insight into Islam. The first evening on the 17th will focus on the basics of Islam revolving around their five pillars of faith. The second evening on the 24th will highlight cultural and political issues in the news today. Questions from the audience are most welcome. The event is free with refreshments provided. All are

welcome to attend. Thank you for your support.

Catechetical

Sunday

September 18

Commissioning

at the 11am Mass

This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 18, 2016 and will focus on the theme "Prayer: The Faith Prayed." Those who the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.

Protecting God’s Training

September 11 or September 17, 9:30am-12Noon Parish Center

This is a one-time training required of any person over the age of 18 serving in any Parish Ministry

*** RSVP to Paula Colpitts, 978-210-7519

September 11, 2016

Faith and Fellowship:

Beginning Fall Session on October 2nd If you have never participated we urge you to prayerfully consider joining a group. Small groups of 8-10 participants meet at a mutually convenient time for 90 minutes twice a month. Small groups provide a format for participants to explore, share and deepen their faith and friendship with each other. Through the practice of small groups many new friendships have formed and existing friendships strengthened.

This fall the focus is Mercy. Through scripture and reflection from Pope Francis we will explore receiving, experiencing and practicing Mercy. It is guaranteed to be an enriching, if not life changing, experience for each of us as individuals and as a parish. Don't miss out. Join the other 160 people who already experience faith and fellowship.

For more information: go to the St Agnes website- Parish Life - Small

Groups (www.StAgnesReading.org/smallgroups) Talk with us after mass during sign up Sunday on

September 17-18th Join us at the opening celebration on October 2

How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? (Psalm 116:12)

Stewardship is the intentional actions we take that answer the question: “How can I repay the Lord for all

the good done for me?” Over the upcoming weeks you will have the opportunity to hear God’s message

through the readings and homilies: as you reflect on them ask yourself the question, “How can I repay the

Lord for all the good done for me?”

The theme for this Jubilee Year of Mercy is “Merciful like the Father.” It is inspired by stories like today’s

reading from Exodus and the Gospel parable of the prodigal son. This is the God whom Jesus wants us to know better, whom Pope Francis wants revealed to the whole world. As we gather today, let us make a prayer of thanksgiving for our merciful God and Father and ponder how we can repay the Lord for all the good done for [us].

Pope Francis’ Invitation to

A Season of Creation

Pope Francis has invited us to A SEASON OF CREATION that began on September 1 with a WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION and will end October 4 on the FEAST of SAINT FRANCIS. While we always pray, this is a month of special daily opportunities to join with Pope Francis, Catholics around the world as well as other people of faith “to cultivate the common good for

our common home”. So what do we do? If you love to “surf the net” we invite you to follow

the links posted here. There are moments of prayer and moments of challenge for this month as well as opportunities to continue your prayer and interest going forward. http://catholicclimatemovement.global/world-day-of

-prayer https://catholicclimatemovement.global/september-

1-creation-day-launched-at-wyd/ https://catholicclimatemovement.global/ www.youtube.com: On the site’s search bar enter:

laudato si pope francis You will have many choices of videos appropriate for all age ranges. If you prefer print options, there are prayer resources at the church entrances.


God of compassion, we pray for our loved ones in the military, who offer themselves for the sake of others and who are separated from family and loved ones.

Care for them; meet their needs. Grant them courage, compassion, strength, and all they need for the living of these days. Sustain them through their every trial.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.

Our parish prays for all service members, and especially for:

Cp Christopher J. Freeman (US Marines), Lt. Jared Peledge (US Army Reserves), Sgt. Jeff Peledge (US Army Rangers), Spc. William T. Fisher (US Army),

Lt. Joshua E. Latham (US Navy), PFC Peter O’Connor, (USMC)

Space available – Time to Register

BUS TRIP: Shelburne Falls - Bridge of Flowers - WEBS Yarn Store; etc.

A Day of Fellowship: Golden Thread Ministry, St. Agnes Parish Saturday, September 17, 2016 | Cost $40.00 per Person

We will travel to Webs-America’s Yarn Store in Northampton. The store is 15,000 square feet of yarns which includes retail and discounted sections. Next stop is Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, known for its natural beauty and talented artisans; notable features include the Bridge of Flowers and the glacial potholes of the Deerfield River. Shelburne Falls downtown-retail shops, restaurants and artists’ galleries.

*Time permitting we will travel to another destination (location and details to be announced on day of trip).

Bus departure: 7:15AM from Reading Train Depot-Lincoln St. - Returning to Reading 7:00PM Lunch on your own – Walking shoes suggested

*Special request for donations (Optional): Donate a knitted or crocheted item, a skein of yarn or two on day of gathering and your name will be entered into “door prize”; i.e. Mittens, scarves, hats, afghan, etc. Your

donation will be forwarded to one of the following organizations: Reading Food Pantry, Mission of Deeds, St. Vincent de Paul, Pregnancy Care Center, and Lazarus House. Yarn donations will be forwarded to various Senior Centers. ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO BOARDING THE BUS.

St. Agnes Men’s Retreat: The Virtues for Men

Miramar, Duxbury: October 8 & 9

This year at Miramar, Fr. Andrew Kwang Lee will lead a workshop for developing and strengthening our Christian virtues—theological and moral, infused and acquired, supernatural and natural. You are invited! The Retreat begins with breakfast on Saturday and ends with Sunday lunch. If you’re unable to spend both

days with us, a Saturday-only option is available. For additional information contact: Jack Walsh 781-944-7892 or John Silva 781-944-4285.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE

Scripture for the week of September 11

11 SUN Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10

12 Mon 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Lk 7:1-10 13 Tue 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Lk 7:11-17 14 Wed Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 15 Thu 1 Cor 15:1-11/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 16 Fri 1 Cor 15:12-20/Lk 8:1-3 17 Sat 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Lk 8:4-15 18 SUN Am 8:4-7/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13

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