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Saint Agnes Catholic Church Arlington, Virginia
“Stop judging and you will not be judged.
Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.”
S e v e n t h S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e
P a r i s h I n f o r m a t i o n
Parish Clergy Pastor: Rev. Frederick H. Edlefsen
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Scott Sina
In residence: Rev. Cedric M. Wilson, O.S.A.
In residence: Rev. Thomas Nguyen
Parish Office 1910 N. Randolph Street • Arlington, VA 22207-3046
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: 703-525-1166 • Fax: 703-243-2840
Website: www.saintagnes.org
Parish Office Personnel
Inquiries: [email protected]
Business Manager: Meg McKnight ([email protected])
Director of Development, Outreach, and Communications:
Amber Roseboom ([email protected])
Facilities Manager: Katie Howell ([email protected])
Program Coordinator, Protection of Children:
Joan Biehler ([email protected])
Coordinator of Adoration, Security & Logistics:
Michael Sirotniak ([email protected])
Accounting: Lucy Estrada ([email protected])
Administrative Assistant: Ligia Santos ([email protected])
Ministry Assistant: Nicole Filipowski ([email protected])
Religious Education Office Director (DRE): Bernadette Michael ([email protected])
Administrative Assistant: Marie Macnamara ([email protected])
Phone: 703-527-1129
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator: ([email protected])
Liturgical Music Director of Music: Laura Cooman ([email protected])
Director, Saint Agnes Ensemble: Richard Lolich
School 2024 N. Randolph Street • Arlington, VA 22207-3031
Phone: 703-527-5423 • Fax 703-525-4689
Principal: Jennifer Kuzdzal ([email protected])
Assistant Principal: Ann Reid ([email protected])
Liturgy at Saint Agnes
Sunday Mass Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am (High Mass), 12:00 pm
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 6th: 6:30 am, 9:00 am, 12:05 pm, 7:30 pm
Weekday Mass Monday – Friday: 6:30 am, 9:00 am (Rosary after 9:00 am Mass) Saturday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Rosary after 9:00 am Mass)
Monday: 7:00 pm (in Spanish)
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 8:00 am-9:00 am; 3:00 pm–4:00 pm or by appointment
This Week’s Mass Intentions
February Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
M 25 Seventh Monday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am Dolores Rehula (Victor Rehula, III)
9:00 am Marcia Richards (Dinegar Family)
T 26 Seventh Tuesday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am Marie Louise Change (George Chang)
9:00 am Hercilia P. Cersosimo (Vicki Thompson Edwards)
W 27 Seventh Wednesday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am William Lynn (Keough Family)
9:00 am Barnett Lester (Claudette Lester)
Th 28 Seventh Thursday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am Danilo Aquino (Thieman Family)
9:00 am Maria Martins (Fernandes Family)
F 1 Seventh Friday in Ordinary Time
6:30 am Mike Aruini (Tara Telesha)
9:00 am Christina Becker (Christiane West)
Sa 2 Eighth Saturday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am St. Agnes Priests (Joe & Katy Lee McInerney)
9:00 am Barbara McGuire (Joan McGuire)
Vigil Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm Bill & Sylvia Aylward (Sharon Aylward)
Su 3 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am George Gerhard and Sister (Sandra Gerhard)
9:00 am Manolo Hermida (Buono Family)
10:30 am Pastor’s Intention: For All Parishioners
12:00 pm Holden Kayser (Jean & Antony Bond) indicates person is deceased
Sunday Mass Readings:
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 SM 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; PS 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13;
1 COR 15:45-49; LK 6:27-38
Preparing for Lent 2019: Part II Reflections from Antiquity
Pastor’s Column — Rev. Frederick Edlefsen
Some Insights of Saint Irenaeus,
Bishop (130-202 A.D.)
The friendship of God
Our Lord, the Word of God, first drew men to
God as servants, but later he freed those made
subject to him. He himself testified to this: I do
not call you servants any longer, for a servant does
not know what his master is doing. Instead I call you
friends, since I have made known to you everything
that I have learned from my Father. Friendship
with God brings the gift of immortality to those
who accept it.
In the beginning God created Adam, not
because he needed man, but because he wanted
to have someone on whom to bestow his
blessings. Not only before Adam but also before
all creation, the Word was glorifying the Father
in whom he dwelt, and was himself being
glorified by the Father. The Word himself
said: Father, glorify me with that glory I had with
you before the world was.
Nor did the Lord need our service. He
commanded us to follow him, but his was the
gift of salvation. To follow the Saviour is to
share in salvation; to follow the light is to enjoy
the light. Those who are in the light do not
illuminate the light but are themselves
illuminated and enlightened by the light. They
add nothing to the light; rather, they are
beneficiaries, for they are enlightened by the
light.
The same is true of service to God: it adds
nothing to God, nor does God need the service
of man. Rather, he gives life and immortality
and eternal glory to those who follow and serve
him. He confers a benefit on his servants in
return for their service and on his followers in
return for their loyalty, but he receives no
benefit from them. He is rich, perfect and in
need of nothing. The reason why God requires
service from man is this: because he is good and
merciful he desires to confer benefits on those
who persevere in his service. In proportion to
God’s need of nothing is man’s need for
communion with God.
This is the glory of man: to persevere and
remain in the service of God. For this reason the
Lord told his disciples: You did not choose me but I
chose you. He meant that his disciples did not
glorify him by following him, but in following
the Son of God they were glorified by him. As
he said: I wish that where I am they also may be,
that they may see my glory.
A Homily by St. John Chrysostum,
Bishop (c. 349-407 A.D.)
Prayer is the light of the spirit
Prayer and converse with God is a supreme
good: it is a partnership and union with God. As
the eyes of the body are enlightened when they
see light, so our spirit, when it is intent on God,
is illumined by his infinite light. I do not mean
the prayer of outward observance but prayer
from the heart, not confined to fixed times or
periods, but continuous throughout the day and
night.
Our spirit should be quick to reach out toward
God not only when it is engaged in meditation;
at other times also, when it is carrying out its
duties, caring for the needy, performing works
of charity, giving generously in the service of
others, our spirit should long for God, and call
him to mind, so that these works may be
seasoned with the salt of God's love, and so
make a palatable offering to the Lord of the
universe. Throughout the whole of our lives we
may enjoy the benefit that comes from prayer if
we devote a great deal of time to it.
Prayer is the light of the spirit, true knowledge
of God, mediating between God and man. The
spirit, raised up to heaven by prayer, clings to
God with the utmost tenderness; like a child
crying tearfully for its mother, it craves the milk
that God provides. It seeks the satisfaction of its
own desires, and receives gifts outweighing the
whole world of nature.
Prayer stands before God as an honored
ambassador. It gives joy to the spirit, peace to
the heart. I speak of prayer, not words. It is the
longing for God, love too deep for words, a gift
not given by man but by God's grace. The
apostle Paul says: "We do not know how we are
to pray but the Spirit himself pleads for us with
inexpressible longings." When the Lord gives
this kind of prayer to someone; he gives him
riches that cannot be taken away, heavenly food
that satisfies the spirit. One who tastes this food
is set on fire with an eternal longing for the
Lord: his spirit burns as in a fire of the utmost
intensity.
Practice prayer from the beginning. Paint your
house with the colors of modesty and humility.
Make it radiant with the light of justice.
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Pastor’s Column
Continued
Decorate it with the finest gold leaf of good
deeds. Adorn it with the walls and stones of
faith and generosity. Crown it with the pinnacle
of prayer. In this way you will make it a perfect
dwelling place for the Lord. You will be able to
receive him as in a splendid palace, and through
his grace you will already possess him, his
image enthroned in the temple of your spirit.
From “The Introduction to the
Devout Life” by Saint Francis de
Sales (1567-1622)
Devotion must be practiced in different ways
When God the Creator made all things, he
commanded the plants to bring forth fruit each
according to its own kind; he has likewise
commanded Christians, who are the living
plants of his Church, to bring forth the fruits of
devotion, each one in accord with his character,
his station and his calling.
I say that devotion must be practiced in
different ways by the nobleman and by the
working man, by the servant and by the prince,
by the widow, by the unmarried girl and by the
married woman. But even this distinction is not
sufficient; for the practice of devotion must be
adapted to the strength, to the occupation and
to the duties of each one in particular.
Tell me, please, my Philothea, whether it is
proper for a bishop to want to lead a solitary life
like a Carthusian; or for married people to be
no more concerned than a Capuchin about
increasing their income; or for a working man to
spend his whole day in church like a religious;
or on the other hand for a religious to be
constantly exposed like a bishop to all the
events and circumstances that bear on the needs
of our neighbour. Is not this sort of devotion
ridiculous, unorganized and intolerable? Yet
this absurd error occurs very frequently, but in
no way does true devotion, my Philothea,
destroy anything at all. On the contrary, it
perfects and fulfils all things. In fact if it ever
works against, or is inimical to, anyone’s
legitimate station and calling, then it is very
definitely false devotion.
The bee collects honey from flowers in such a
way as to do the least damage or destruction to
them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged
and fresh, just as he found them. True devotion
does still better. Not only does it not injure any
sort of calling or occupation, it even embellishes
and enhances it.
Moreover, just as every sort of gem, cast in
honey, becomes brighter and more sparkling,
each according to its colour, so each person
becomes more acceptable and fitting in his own
vocation when he sets his vocation in the
context of devotion. Through devotion your
family cares become more peaceful, mutual love
between husband and wife becomes more
sincere, the service we owe to the prince
becomes more faithful, and our work, no matter
what it is, becomes more pleasant and
agreeable.
It is therefore an error and even a heresy to wish
to exclude the exercise of devotion from military
divisions, from the artisans’ shops, from the
courts of princes, from family households. I
acknowledge, my dear Philothea, that the type
of devotion which is purely contemplative,
monastic and religious can certainly not be
exercised in these sorts of stations and
occupations, but besides this threefold type of
devotion, there are many others fit for
perfecting those who live in a secular state.
Therefore, in whatever situations we happen to
be, we can and we must aspire to the life of
perfection.
Scouting for Life Boy Scout Troop 111
Blood Drive
Our Boy Scouts are hosting
their annual blood drive today,
Sunday, February 24th,
from 8:00 am—2:00 pm.
Please go to the Parish Hall
where INOVA Blood Services
will be located.
Walk-ins are welcome!
Photo ID is required.
Thank you!
The 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, March 16th
will be followed by a procession to the Parish
Hall. The feast day celebration will continue as
we enjoy a potluck dinner at Saint Joseph’s
Table. There will be live music, as well as
a woodworking shop for children.
To sign up to bring a dish to pass, for volunteer opportunities and the history
of Saint Joseph’s Table, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/sasj2019
St. Agnes Sodality of Celebrations
invites you to
Saint Joseph’s Table Potluck Saturday, March 16, 2019
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm St. Agnes Parish Hall
2019 LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS Join Us Fridays During Lent
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall
Our Girl Scouts will host
the first Soup Supper on March 8th.
*Soup suppers offer delicious meatless soups,
noodle dishes, bread and a beverage.
Soup Suppers are followed
by Confessions beginning at 7:00 pm
and Stations of the Cross beginning
at 7:30 pm in the Church.
The Fish Fry will be Friday, April 12th!
Call the Parish Office with any questions at 703-525-1166.
Lenten Food Drive For Madison County
March 6 – April 11, 2019 0
Sponsored by the Girl Scouts
Please consider contributing a bag or two of non-perishable groceries. Donations can be left in the baskets in the back of the church. Cash donations and gift cards for Food Lion or Walmart
may be brought to the Parish Office. Visit saintagnes.org for a list of requested items.
Contact Colleen Smith with any questions at [email protected].
Mass be Ash Wednesday, March 6th: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:05 PM & 7:30 PM *Ashes will be distributed at each Ash Wednesday Mass
Weekday Mass (Mon. - Fri.): 6:30 AM & 9:00 AM Saturday Mass: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM Vigil Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon *Easter Triduum is April 18th - 20th. Easter Sunday is April 21st.
Confession Wednesdays: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, “The Light is ON” Fridays: 7:00 PM - Until the Line Runs Out Saturdays: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stations of the Cross & Confessions Fridays: 7:00 PM Confessions and
7:30 PM Stations in the Church Call the Parish Office with any questions at 703-525-1166.
Liturgy & Prayer Schedule
March 6-April 17, 2019
Baby Item Collection for A Woman’s Choice CPC
The Challenge Club will be collecting donations during Lent, from March 10th to April 14th, for A Woman’s Choice Crisis Pregnancy Center. Items may be placed in the boxes that will be located in the church vestibule. There will also be a box at St. Agnes School. Please see saintagnes.org or the flyer in the vestibule for a list of items most needed.
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Pilgrimage to Italy Join Fr. Christopher Pollard and Fr. Scott
Sina as they embark on a pilgrim’s
journey through some of the world’s
most beautiful and ancient cities in Italy.
For pilgrimage highlights, trip details,
and to register, visit jmjtours.com/
stagnes. Email Fr. Scott Sina with any
questions at [email protected].
Citrus Sale Pick-Up Citrus sale orders will be available for
pick-up Saturday, March 2nd and
Sunday, March 3rd in the Parish Hall.
For details, contact Anne Ray at
Women’s Arts & Crafts We are preparing for our 39th annual
Bazaar this Fall. Proceeds benefit parish
and school projects. Workshops are
weekly on Monday mornings from 9:30
am—11:30 am in the Parish Hall,
beginning March 4th. Needlework or
craft projects are provided, or you may
bring your own. New members are
always welcome! Contact Kitty Danyliw
at [email protected] for more info.
Remembrance Circle Parishioners who have lost loved ones
are invited for refreshments, prayer and
conversation next Sunday, March 3rd
from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in the St. Agnes
Convent (Door #15). Please RSVP to
Karen Swingle at remembrancecircle
@saintagnes.org.
Restoring Our Legacy:
A Shining City on a Hill Thank you for your support! Contributions continue
to come in beyond our $5 Million minimum goal for
the campaign, and we are currently at over $5.1
Million in pledges. Additional support is needed to
help meet unforeseen costs. The Continuation
Committee, led by Chair Roger Naill, met this past
week to begin guiding the pledge redemption process
and closing out remaining items from the campaign.
If you have not yet made a contribution, please
consider doing so. Visit saintagnes.org or call the
Parish Office at 703-525-1166 for more information.
Stay tuned for monthly updates in the bulletin and
periodic updates in the Signal and on our website on
progress of Master Plan projects.
2019 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal
"Together in the Light of Christ" Commitment Weekend is next weekend, March 2nd
and 3rd. Funds raised support critical services
throughout our diocese, many of which we at St.
Agnes are deeply involved in, such as Christ House.
After reflecting upon the blessings that God has given
you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge to
this appeal. Together, through the BLA, let us renew
our personal commitment to furthering Our Lord's
work in our diocese. Please contact Amber Roseboom
at [email protected] for more information.
Two Hearts Vigil, This Friday First Friday Mass for the Sacred Heart of Jesus begins
at 9:00 pm on March 1st followed by prayers,
Adoration, and Confession, and ends around 2:00 am
with First Saturday Mass for the Immaculate Heart of
Mary. The vigil is held at St. Agnes Church. Donut Sunday, Next Sunday
Join us in the Parish Hall after the 9:00 am and 10:30
am Masses, next Sunday, March 3rd for donuts,
coffee, and a time to socialize.
St. Agnes Nursery, Next Sunday The Nursery is available Sunday, March 3rd, during
the 9:00 am Mass for 1—5 year olds. It is offered the
first and third Sundays of each month. If you are
interested in participating or volunteering, contact
Lindsay O’Connell at [email protected].
Volunteers must be Child Protection compliant.
Weekly Prayer Intentions:
For those who are sick in our midst: Katylee McInerney, Martha Aigner, John Mulrooney,
Steve Ponticello, Olivia Egge and the residents of
Cherrydale Health and Rehabilitation.
To add a name, or if a name may be removed because
the person is no longer ill (Deo gratias!), please contact the
Parish Office at 703-525-1166. Names of the sick are listed for
approximately four weeks unless we are notified otherwise.
Saint Agnes Essentials:
Infant/Child Baptism:
Register for a class, held the first Monday of each
month at 7:00 pm. Plan to attend before Baptism.
Baptisms are celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays
of each month, after the Noon Mass.
Marriage Preparation:
Call the Parish Office for Pre-Cana at least 7
months prior to your wedding.
Anointing of the Sick:
Call the Parish Office to request Anointing of the
Sick. Anyone with a serious illness should
request this sacrament before being admitted to
the hospital.
Homebound Visitation:
Contact [email protected] or call the
Parish Office at 703-525-1166.
How to become Catholic:
Interested in joining the Catholic Church or want
to learn more? Contact Bernadette Michael in the
Religious Education office at 703-527-1129 or a
priest for more information. Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes are held on
Mondays at 7:30 pm.
Holy Orders/Consecrated Life:
Is the Lord calling you? For information about
priesthood, the permanent diaconate, or the
consecrated life, contact a priest or the Diocesan
Vocations Office at 703-841-2514.
Registration/Change of Address:
Registration cards are in the racks at main
entrances of the church, the Parish Office, or on
our website. Return them to the Parish Office, or
email them to [email protected].
The repose of the soul who recently passed: Scott Richert, husband of Danielle Richert; and Violet
Mary Anthony, sister of Juliannal Anthony and Mary
Anthony.
For those have been received into the Church: Vivian Maldovan, daughter of Kurt & Maribeth
Maldovan; and Alexander Rogalski, son of Adam &
Tennaile Rogalski.
Events
March 10 | 1:15 pm | St. Agnes Convent
All Young Adults are invited to join us for a free
Brunch Sunday, March 10th, after the noon Mass.
RSVP to Frank at [email protected].
March 11 | 6:30 pm | O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub
Theology on Tap: Shane Owens will present on
“Sanctifying the Memory: Wisdom from the
Church Fathers.” Talk begins at 7:30 pm and ends
with Q&A. For ages 21-39.
For more info. contact Alexandra Fee at
For more information contact the school office at 703-527-5423.
Activities
Sundays | 6:00-8:30 pm | St. Agnes School Gym
St. Agnes High Schoolers are welcome to join the
youth group for evenings of service, talks, games,
and food. Bring your appetite and we’ll supply
the rest! Text @agnesyouth to 81010 to receive
updates.
For more information contact:
Saint Agnes School This Week at St. Agnes School
On Wednesday, February 27th, the 8th grade will celebrate the Roaring 20s at 11:30 am,
followed by the 6th grade play at 1:30 pm.
Laissez les bon temps rouler! St. Agnes School Mardi Gras Mambo Auction is right around the corner on Saturday,
March 2nd. For more information on tickets, or to donate an auction item, please
contact [email protected].
Youth Ministry (9th - 12th Grades)
Young Adults (Ages 21-35)
100 Acts
of Kindness
Stewardship: Parish Support - 7 - 17 Sunday Collection (in pew & via mail) $ 13,734
Faith Direct (electronic collection) $ 9,925
Total Offertory for Week $ 23,658
Poor Box $ 298
Offertory Budget (FY 18-19) $ 1,700,000
Offertory Budget (through 2/17/19) $ 1,112,075
Offertory Actual (through 2/17/19) $ 1,094,733
Stewardship Report
Brother Dennis and Associates The Salesian Missions were founded in
1859, and are currently comprised of
30,000 priests, brothers, sisters, and
novices working worldwide serving poor children
in the Spirit of their patron, St. John Bosco.
Their main focus is on the education of youth, to
assist them in becoming self-sufficient and self-
supporting. They offer young people spiritual and
traditional education, vocational and technical
education and trade schools. Worldwide, the
Salesians operate 5,500 schools, 80 colleges and
universities, 1000 vocational training programs, and
numerous agricultural programs through which
they educate more than 1 million children. They
seek out homeless youth and offer them hope and
opportunities. The Salesians also help women,
whom they see as the backbone of the family,
offering them childcare, job training, and education.
Salesians also build up the wider communities
through development, providing food where
needed, humanitarian aid especially during
disasters, medical services, clean water and
sanitation.
For their enormous global reach and contribution to
the poor, the Salesian Missions will receive this
week’s Brother Dennis contribution of $1,800.
salesianmissions.org
HOLY HOUR FOR ST. AGNES PARISHIONERS
Friday, March 1st 7:30 pm
St. Agnes Church
Please join Fr. Edlefsen as he leads our parish family in a time of quiet prayer.
St. Agnes is located at 1910 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22207. Contact the Parish Office with any questions at 703-525-1166.