August 8, 2021

The Church of Saint Agnes 1680 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright, KY 41011

859.431.1802 Website: www.saintagnes.com Email: parishoffice@saintagnes.com

SAINT AGNES CHURCH AUGUST 8, 2021

FORT WRIGHT, KENTUCKY

STAFF: Rev. Mark Keene, Pastor Rev. Trinity Knight, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Bob Stoeckle, Deacon/Pastoral Assoc. Rev. Mr. Gary Scott, Deacon Bobby Fisher, Director of Music Ministries Anita Dunn, Coordinator of Religious Education Pat Cunningham, Parish Business Manager Denise Graves, Bookkeeper Paula Fritz, Coordinator of RCIA Beth Love, Administrative Asst./Bulletin Editor

PARISH DIRECTORY: Parish Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431-1802 Parish Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291-7017 Email Address . .. .parishoffice@saintagnes.com Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261-0543 Hall Rental (Ron Lawson) . . . .. . . . . . . 803-3216 Prayer Line Requests . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .331-1924 331-8562 Email: stagnesprayerline@gmail.com Adoration Chapel, Don Able…..……513-403-5242

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 8:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Sunday : 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Weekday: 6:30 & 11:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday, 9:20 a.m. Friday - School Mass Holy Day: 7:00 p.m. Vigil, 6:30 & 11:30 a.m.

BAPTISMS: First-time parents must attend a Baptism Preparation Class before the child can be baptized. Classes are held every other month on the second Thursday. Call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms take place every Sunday at 12:00 p.m. except during Lent.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA): Persons wishing to inquire about the Catholic Faith or seeking to complete their initiation Sacraments should contact Paula Fritz at 431-1802 or pfritz@saintagnes.com.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard on Saturday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass on the first Friday of the month or by calling the Parish Office and making an appointment.

MARRIAGE: Call the Parish Office at least nine months in advance. At least one of the individuals must be a registered parishioner.

HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK: For those who are homebound or sick and wish to receive Communion, call the Parish Office.

MEN’S PRAYER GROUP Gather with fellow Brothers in Christ every Saturday morning, 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the Saint Agnes Daily Mass Chapel. Enjoy fellowship and the Word of God.

GRADE SCHOOL CCD CLASSES: Held on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. during the school year. Contact Anita Dunn, 431-1802 or adunn@saintagnes.com for more information.

PRE-SCHOOL RELIGION: Held on Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. Mass from September thru April.

MEETINGS: Athletic Boosters-3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Conference Room Board of Education-2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Library/Media (School) Center Finance Committee-1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Feb., May, Aug. & Nov. in the Parish Conference Room Parish Council-1st Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Conference Room Pro-Life Committee-2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct. & Dec. in Murphy Hall St. Vincent de Paul Society-2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Conference Room

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Mass Intentions Sunday, August 8-Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Elaine Emenaker 10:30 a.m. Carroll “Mac” Heidrich Monday, August 9-St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 11:30 a.m. Evelyn Hebbeler Tuesday, August 10-St. Lawrence 6:30 a.m. Mary Bayless 11:30 a.m. Gregory Cleves Wednesday, August 11-St. Clare 6:30 a.m. People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. Grace Poncer Thursday, August 12-St. Jane Frances de Chantal 6:30 a.m. Intention of Robert B. Cetrulo 11:30 a.m. Keith Lillard Friday, August 13-Sts. Pontian & Hippolytus 6:30 a.m. Marquise Noland 11:30 a.m. Bob Moffitt 6:00 p.m. Wedding: Huber/Metzger Families Saturday, August 14-St. Maximilian Kolbe 8:30 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Lewin 4:00 p.m. Judy Fewell Sunday, August 15-The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. Bob Moffitt 10:30 a.m. Carol Lynch

Special Ministers of the Word 4:00 p.m. A Wadsworth 8:30 a.m. T Uthe 10:30 a.m. Students Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 4:00 p.m. M Stoeckle, N Stratman 8:30 a.m. B & D Tepe 10:30 a.m. T Fischer, C Jacober 6:30 a.m. Servers: Aug. 9th-Barb Lewin Aug. 16th-S Lorenz Rosary, Sunday, Aug. 15th at 8:00 a.m.: Fran Lee

Ministry /Volunteer Schedule

for August 14th/15th

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Parish Worship

Faith Sharing Questions Theme of this week’s Gospel: The Jews questioned Jesus’ origin because He said “He was the bread that came down from heaven,” yet they knew Him as the Son of Joseph and Mary. Adults: What do you think Jesus was trying to tell the Jews when He said He was the “living bread” that came down from heaven, and whoever eats this bread will live forever? Do you think they understood what He meant by “living bread?” What does “living bread” mean to you? Teens: Can you imagine how confused the followers of Jesus must have been when He said He was the “living bread?” What do you find confusing about your faith? Children: When you receive Holy Communion do you believe that Jesus is truly present in the host?

Dear Friends On the face of it, today's Second Reading seems simple enough, just try to love people. But Paul doesn't leave it there. In practical and pointed terms, he tells us what this kind of love looks like. It's not just a matter of avoiding "fury" or even its milder cousin "anger." There is no room for bitterness or shouting, either. Not even a hint of "malice." Instead, the love

Paul is calling us to is marked by kindness and compassion—and forgiveness.

Forgiveness. That's the linchpin. Our ability to show compassion and kindness stands and falls on whether we are able—or at least willing to try—to forgive people who have wronged us. Without forgiveness, our love is conditional. Of course I love you, but only if you are good to me. The moment you hurt me, all bets are off.

That's not how Jesus loves us. His love is unconditional. There is never a moment that He doesn't love us. Even when we are mired in a sin that we can't seem to overcome, He is still completely committed to us. But that doesn't mean He is indifferent to our sin. It means He longs for us to repent so that we can receive His forgiveness and healing. And He asks us to treat one another with the same mercy and love.

This isn't always easy. Sometimes it feels down right impossible. Some sins seem just too hard to forgive. But if anyone knows that, it's Jesus. That's why He is so patient. He promises to love us, even if we are struggling to forgive someone. He knows that His love can soften our hearts and give us the grace to show mercy.

Paul told the Ephesians to live in the same kind of love that Jesus had when He "handed himself over for us". Jesus never gave up on us, even when it meant going to the cross. So never give up on yourself—-or anyone else. God Bless Deacon Bob

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FORT WRIGHT, KENTUCKY

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Saint Lawrence of Rome Lawrence was from an area of Spain that is just south of the Pyrenees. He was born in 225 AD. He met the future pope, Sixtus, who was teaching in Zaragoza, Spain. When Sixtus was made pope in 257 and went to Rome, he took Lawrence with him. Lawrence, then 32, was ordained a deacon by Sixtus and was made the first of the seven deacons of Rome. For this he was called the “Archdeacon of Rome” and was responsible for the treasury of the Church, and for distributing alms to the poor.

Pope Sixtus and 6 of his deacons were arrested during

Adorers Needed Adorers are needed to fill the following hours in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel: Monday-12AM, 1AM, 2AM, 4PM Tuesday-6PM Wednesday-2AM Thursday-8AM Friday-4AM, 7AM Saturday-9AM, 12AM, 6AM If you are interested in helping to fill these open times or have any questions please contact Don Able at 513-403-5242 or abledrky@gmail.com.

Next Sunday: August 15th

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ordinary Time, Cycle C We interrupt our normal progression through the Sundays of Ordinary Time to observe the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary which falls on August 15th:

“As we believe that Jesus was the first to rise from the dead, so we believe he has also received his mother first into eternity. Eastern Traditions called this event the “Dormition” or “sleeping” of Mary, indicating that she did not die but was taken to heaven as if asleep. Pope Pius XII declared the bodily assumption of Mary into heaven as a dogma of the church in 1950.” (from Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons)

There are readings for a “vigil” Mass (the evening before) and for Mass on the actual day. Gospel Reading (Vigil: Luke 11:27-28, Day: Luke 1:39-56): Neither the Gospels nor any other book in the Bible contain a passage about what happened to Mary at the end of her life. The Gospel Reading for the Vigil Mass has someone proclaiming (to Jesus) that “blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” The Gospel of the Mass of the Day is the account of Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth. Both women are pregnant, Elizabeth with the last prophet of the Old Testament era, and Mary with Jesus, the first “prophet” of the New Testament era. Perhaps this story is meant to express a teaching about the reverence Christianity should have towards Judaism. First Reading (Vigil: I Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2, Day: Revelation 11:19, 12:1-6, 10): The Ark of the Covenant of the Old Testament has long been seen as a symbol or even “prototype” of Mary and the reading from 1 Chronicles was chosen for that reason. The reading from Revelation describes the woman “clothed with the sun” who gives birth to a son, an image associated with both the Church and with Mary. Second Reading (Vigil: I Corinthians 15:54-57, Day: I Corinthians 15:20-27): The reading for both the vigil and the Mass of the day speak about the resurrection. I Corinthians, Chapter 15 offers a very developed theology/teaching about the Christian belief regarding death, Christ’s resurrection from the dead, and the resurrection from the dead in general. Various passages from Chapter 15 are often used at Funeral Masses. Chapter 15 in its entirety is worth a slow and thoughtful read. It describes the foundational experience of the resurrection, which is foundational to our Catholic Faith.

Catholic Traditions Catechism of the Catholic Church Each week we will present a passage from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism is organized into four major parts: The Faith Professed (The Creed), The Faith Celebrated (Liturgy and Sacraments), The Faith Lived (The Moral Life), and The Faith Prayed (Christian Prayer). All are encouraged to read and study the Catechism.

Bulletin Cover Picture The Saint Lawrence stained glass window in the annex of church. August 10th is the Feast of Saint Lawrence a deacon and martyr.

Monthly Intention of Pope Francis For use with The Morning Offering Prayer AUGUST 2021: Intention for evangelization - The Church... Let us pray for the Church, that She may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.

Saint of the Week

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Wedding Banns III-Meghan Huber & Jonathan Metzger, Saint Agnes

Family of God We welcome into the Family of God the following infants who were baptized recently at St. Agnes: Archer Zachary Nutter Child of Sam & Amy Nutter

Saint of the Week continued

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the persecution under the Emperor Valerian. Following the death of Sixtus and the deacons, Lawrence was ordered to gather all of the riches of the Church and present it to the Prefect, or administrator, of Rome. Lawrence is reported to have sent the chalice used by Christ in the Last Supper to his hometown in Spain, and then took the rest of the riches and distributed them to the poor. When ordered to appear before the Prefect, who demanded the riches, Lawrence showed him the poor and said that these were the riches of the Church. He is reported to have said, “The Church is truly rich, far richer than your emperor.” He was condemned to death.

The remark that he made so infuriated the Prefect, that he had a fire prepared and had a gridiron placed over it, and began to roast Lawrence. After he was on the gridiron for a while it is said that he told his executioner, “Turn me over, I’m done on this side.” He was martyred on August 10, 258 making August 10th his feast day.

Saint Lawrence is one of the most famous saints in the calendar. He has several churches in Rome named for him and he is a patron of Rome. He is the patron of cooks and chefs, for obvious reasons, and for comedians. He is also the patron of librarians, students, miners, tanners and the poor. He is the patron of the country of Sri Lanka, of many cities and the largest estuary in the world, the Saint Lawrence River (as well as the adjacent Laurentian Mountains).

Save the Date for Homecoming Mark your calendars for our annual Homecoming Friday, August 27th from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the parish grounds. It’s a wonderful opportunity for friends, old and new, to share fun, food, and fellowship

Upcoming Blood Drive Hoxworth Blood Donor Bus will be here at Saint Agnes on Tuesday, August 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To schedule you appointment go to www.hoxworth.org/groups/stagnes or call Hoxworth at 513-451-0910. All donors will receive an FC Cincinnati t-shirt! Make your appointment today!

Pre-School Religion & Liturgy of the Word Currently Saint Agnes is regrouping to have these programs. We hope that we can reopen these two programs, but that will require volunteers to lead and assist. Pre-school Religion takes place during the 10:30am Mass. The program is for children ages 3, 4 and 5. Liturgy of the Word would take place during the 10:30am Mass. Children in grades 1 thru 4 are called to go to the Chapel or the hall to hear the Word. Leaders use Children Celebrate! a great, scripted lesson. Volunteers will need to be compliant with Diocesan Safe Environment Policies (Virtus) Contact Anita Dunn at adunn@saintagnes.com for information.

New Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors New Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be appointed by Bishop Foys for ministry effective September 22, 2021. According to the Norms, each person must attend a diocesan education session as well as a parish session. The next diocesan education sessions will take place on Wednesday, August 25th at St. Thomas, Fort Thomas from 7pm to 9pm and Monday, August 30th at All Saints, Walton from 7pm to 9pm.

The registration process for both EMCH’s and Lectors is open. To access: 1. Go to the diocesan website www.covdio.org 2. Hover over the Offices tap at the top 3. Click on Worship and Liturgy Office 4. Click on Registration for Diocesan Education 5. Complete the form 6. Click submit

Please notify the Parish Office if you plan to attend, www.parishoffice@saintagnes.com or 431-1802.

Confirmation Bishop-elect John Iffert is scheduled to administer Confirmation at Saint Agnes on November 9th. If you have an 8th grade age student not enrolled at Saint Agnes or in the Evening Religion Program please contact Anita Dunn at adunn@saintagnes.com. Parent meeting on Confirmation is scheduled for September 16th at 7pm in Church. Enrollment/Sponsor Sunday is tentatively scheduled for September 26th beginning at the 10:30am Mass followed by Sponsor/Candidate time until 1pm.

SAINT AGNES CHURCH AUGUST 8, 2021

FORT WRIGHT, KENTUCKY

Word of Life Bulletin Brief “We thank you, heroic mothers, for your invincible love! We thank you for your intrepid trust in God and in His love. We thank you for the sacrifice of your life.” Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium vitae © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

Faith Formation

Evening Religion Classes Classes for those students attending public schools in grades 1 thru 8 are scheduled to begin on August 23rd. Parents and children will meet for Prayer and Orientation at 7pm in Church. Regular classes begin on August 30th. Classes are held in the school. Drop off is at the cafeteria using the back drive. Classes run 7pm until 8:10pm. Registration forms and calendar are available on the bulletin boards and the Saint Agnes website. Contact Anita Dunn at adunn@saintagnes.com. Volunteers are needed, especially for teaching 1st, 6th and 8th grade. Contact adunn@saintagnes.com. Adult volunteers must be VIRTUS trained. Teens can also help or lead a class. Great opportunity for service hours!

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RCIA Are you interested in learning about the Catholic faith? Please join us on a journey of faith where we will share with you the treasures of the Catholic Church and our parish family. We invite you to come and learn about our holy Catholic faith in which Jesus makes Himself present to us and strengthens us to be His presence in the world. For more information, please call the parish office at 431-1802 or email Paula at pfritz@saintagnes.com. ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS!. The great gift of your Catholic faith is meant to be shared. If you know anyone who is unbaptized, is baptized in another faith, or is baptized Catholic but not fully initiated, please invite them to the RCIA. We are always welcoming new inquirers and new team members. For more information, please call the parish office at 431-1802 or email Paula at pfritz@saintagnes.com . Please pray for our current inquirers, Amelia, Meg, and Don.

FORMED Would like to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ and help your children to know Jesus as well? Do you know someone who has fallen away from the Church - perhaps a friend, a family member, a co-worker - and you want reach them but you just don’t know how to? Why not access FORMED and enjoy rekindling your faith and sharing it with your children, family and friends? Register now for our free parish subscription to FORMED where you can access at home at your convenience prayer experiences, bible studies, documentaries, movies and more that will deepen your love for Jesus and help you become a more effective and powerful witness to our Catholic faith. It's EASY and FREE to Register! Go to www.formed.org Click the “sign in” button in the middle of the page. Next choose “I belong to a Parish…” Then enter St. Agnes Church Ft Wright Kentucky and select our parish. Enter your name and email. Click “sign up” and you are ready to enjoy FORMED. Every time you go to www.formed.org you will be sent to the sign in page. No password needed, just click sign in and you are there!

Notre Dame Academy—MIDDLE

SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY NDA welcomes any 5th-8th grade girls who attend an NDA feeder school and are interested in participating on our 2021 middle school cross country team! This is a wonderful introduction to the rewarding sport of cross country. Our first practices will be Monday August 16 from 5-6pm. and Wednesday August 18 4-5pm at NDA. We will practice twice a week at NDA or Devou Park near the Dress Pavilion. We compete in approximately 6-7 meets over the course of a couple months, with the season ending in late October. A KHSAA physical is required to participate. Please direct all questions to our 21 year veteran head coach Jim Parsons at 859-802-1008 or jim.parsons@citcowater.com.

Diocesan News

Rose Garden Golf Outing The Friends of the Rose Garden Home Mission will host its 7th annual golf outing on Friday, August 27th at Kenton County's Willows and Pioneer Golf Courses. The format will be a four-person scramble, with a shotgun start scheduled for 9:45 a.m. For more information or to register online, please visit www.RoseGardenMissionGolf.com or call 491-ROSE (7673)!