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Church of Saint Agnes

23rd Sunday Ordinary Time

Reading, Massachusetts

September 4, 2016

How can I repay the Lord

for all the good done for me?

(Psalm 116:12)


S T . A G N E S P A R I S H 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

PARISH OFFICE - PARISH CENTER, 1ST FLOOR Monday-Friday, 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] Deacon: Deacon Steve Maddaloni 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]

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

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 4, 2016

Saturday, September 3 Catholic University of America Collection 2:45-3:45pm - Confessions Sunday, September 4 Catholic University of America Collection Monday, September 5 - Labor Day 12:30 pm - AA Tuesday, September 6 6:30 pm - Cub Scout Mtg Wednesday, September 7 10:00 am - Play Group - (Lower Church) Thursday, September 8 Friday, September 9 *** NOTE TIME: 9:30am-9:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Parent Baptism Meeting (Lower Church) 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)

Calendar of Events

Saturday - September 10 4:00 pm - Taylor Farris - Memorial Sunday - September 11 11:00 am - Deceased Members of the Fuccillo and Sacco Families

III - Ashley Langton to Jonathan Pinette I - Alison M. DaCosta to Corey Hanson

Catholic University of America

Collection

September 3/4, 2016 A portion of today’s collection supports The Catholic

University of America (CUA) and its scholarship fund

for needy students. Contributions help strengthen

the work of our top scholars, many of whom help to

explain Catholic social teaching to the rest of the

world. It also helps support scholarships for

students in our diocese and others in achieving our

mission of preparing the next generation of leaders

for our Church and nation - including those studying

to become our future priests and religious. Your

generosity is appreciated.

Eucharistic Adoration - September 9

*** PLEASE NOTE *** Adoration Hours will be 9:30am - 9:00PM

On this weekend, when we rest

from our usual labors,

loving Father, we pray for all who

shoulder the tasks of human labor—in the

marketplace; in factories and offices; in the

professions, trades and vocations; and in family living.

We thank you, Lord, for the gift and opportunity of work; may our efforts

always be pure of heart, for the good of others and the glory of your name.

AMEN.

How must I transform myself so that I can

offer everyone His generous, compassionate,

self-sacrificing love?

Summer is ending….

….. Autumn approaches

The 5:30pm Sunday Mass will resume on

September 18


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.

Catechists NEEDED!

Please contact Paula Colpitts or Jacqueline Steele if

you can share your time and faith with our Youth.

Catechists at all grade levels are needed.

Catechists, SAVE THE DATE!

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

Catechetical Sunday, September 18, 11am Mass will

be the commissioning for this year’s catechists.

Following this Mass we will have a catechist meeting

on the 2nd floor of the Parish Center.

Boys and Girls, ages 9-14 Sunday, Sep 25, 1:00PM at Parker Middle School

All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate

in the local council level of competition for

the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge to be

hosted by K of C Reading Council 1031. The local

competition will be held rain or shine. Players test

their skills by kicking a series of 15 penalty

kicks. Points are awarded by kicking the ball

through scoring zones in the net. This is a free event.

Age group winners can continue to compete at the

next level. Please signup online: http://www.signupgenius.com/

go/30e044cadae2eab9-kofc2 Or email: [email protected] phone number: 781-872-0042

Election Season has come,

and with it many

opportunities for us as

Catholics to influence the

directions taken by our

state and nation. Beginning

next week, the St. Agnes

Life and Family Ministry

will make available at the back of the church a flyer

with title “A Guide to Catholic Voting.” This flyer

summarizes a paper put out this year by our United

States Bishops, Forming Consciences for Faithful

Citizenship. November comes quickly amidst school

year duties ... thank you for reading, caring, and

participating!

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

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

K of C Penalty Kick Challenge

September 4, 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)

Throughout the month of September, our liturgies will introduce the role of the disciple and his/her personal

response of gratitude for all that God has given. Stewardship is the intentional actions we take that answer

the question: “How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me?”

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.

THEN TOGETHER: Join us for ADORATION OF THE

BLESSED SACRAMENT on September 9 anytime

between 9:45AM and 9:00PM. Bring your hopes,

your concerns and your dreams. There will be

prayers and meditations available. Just drop by

or come and stay knowing you and others all over

the world will be adding to the power of prayer

to heal Creation.

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?”


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 gladly be accepted and 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.

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

Scripture for the week of September 4

4 SUN Wis 9:13-18b/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33 5 Mon 1 Cor 5:1-8/Lk 6:6-11 6 Tue 1 Cor 6:1-11/Lk 6:12-19 7 Wed 1 Cor 7:25-31/Lk 6:20-26 8 Thu Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23

or 1:18-23 9 Fri 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Lk 6:39-42 10 Sat 1 Cor 10:14-22/Lk 6:43-49 11 SUN Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32

or 15:1-10

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