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“A New Beginning”
Mission for the Catholic Community of Arlington
May 22-24, 2017 - 7:00 P.M. at Saint Camillus Church
Preacher: Rev. Kevin MacDonald, CSSR
Jesus' Ascension to Heaven John Singleton Copley, 1775
Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 20-21, 2017
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 20-21, 2017
The Solemnity of the Ascension
Thursday, May 25, 2017, is a Holyday of Obligation
Mass Schedule All Masses in the Lower Church
Wednesday, May 24
4:00 P.M.
Thursday, May 25
7:00 A.M., 12:00 Noon and 5:30 P.M.
“A New Beginning” A Mission for the Catholic Community of Arlington
May 22-24, 2017
7:00 PM at Saint Camillus Church Morning Masses at 9 AM at Saint Camillus Church
Preacher: Rev. Kevin MacDonald, CSSR
“The Healing Power of the Eucharist” Monday: Benediction of Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament - Penance available
Wednesday: Closing Mass-Vigil of the Ascension
Fellowship & Refreshments following all services.
Please come and bring a friend.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 20-21, 2017
III - John E. Bowler and Whitney A. DeVito
Thank you to the family of the late Joseph Bruce MacDonald, who asked that donations in Joseph’s memory be made to Saint Agnes Church. We are grateful and ask parishioners to
remember Joseph and his family in their prayers.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Registration for this Religious Education Program, which serves children ages 3 years to 5 years and children 6 years old if they will not be entering 1st grade, closes on Friday, June 2, 2017. The program has a limited number of seats, they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date the registration form is received. Forms are available at the Parish Center or by calling 781-646-5579 and should be returned to the Religious Education department. For information about the program, you may call Jean Keiselbach at 781-646-0475.
Confirmation Registrations for the Fall have been mailed and are due back on June 15, 2017. Confirmation is a two-year program beginning
in Grade Nine. For more information, please call Nancy Feeman at 781-641-6621 or email the Office at [email protected].
Confirmation Retreat Registrations have been mailed for the September 23/24 retreats at Saint Camillus Church. Please return them by June 15, 2017. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Bishop Mark O’Connell on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 AM, at Saint Camillus Church.
If you are a new parishioner, please
introduce yourself to one of our
priests, complete a census form and
drop it in the collection box. Census
forms are at the back of the Church.
Parish Coffee and Donuts: At the conclusion of the 9:00 Mass, hosted by the Saint Agnes Parish Evangelization Committee. Please join us in the Arlington Catholic High School cafeteria. This week, thank you to the Cuddeback family for helping to host!
Prayers for Life Saint Agnes parishioners continue to pray on Saturdays 7-8 AM outside Planned Parenthood in Boston. We meet at 6:30 AM in the Saint Agnes School parking lot please e-mail Eileen at [email protected] or 617-335-8455.
Fall of 2017 Signature Collection: Your tax dollars are being used for abortions in Massachusetts. To change this, we need to amend the Massachusetts constitution. In the Fall of 2017, we will need to collect 64,750 certified signatures on a petition that states: Nothing in this Constitution requires the public fund of abortion. We fell short in the signature gathering in 2015. This time we are starting earlier. Renew MA Coalition will partner with us. Please contact Tom Harvey at 617-710-3616 or Renew MA Coalition at www.renewmacoalition.org to volunteer to help gather signatures.
Celebration of Life Day at the Massachusetts State House - You are invited to the 2nd Annual Celebrate Life Day at the State House. It is Wednesday, May 31,,10:AM-2:00 PM at Great Hall in the Massachusetts State House. Lunch is included. Please RSVP to Robert@”RenewMACoalition.org.
Doctor-Prescribed Suicide - Please pray that people may understand that Doctor-Prescribed Suicide is misguided mercy. Pray for people to trust in God and His Divine Mercy. Massachusetts Citizens for Life (MCFL) recently wrote an article titled, “Better Dead than Disabled?” You can read the full article on the MCFL website.
Hope and Healing - Project Rachel is a confidential Catholic outreach ministry offering hope and healing to women and men hurting from past abortions. 508-651-3100 or [email protected].
Thank you to the family of the late Anthony Pallotta, who asked that donations in Anthony’s memory be made to Fidelity House. We are grateful and ask parishioners to remember Anthony and his family in their prayers.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 20-21, 2017
The Offertory Collection last weekend was $13,435. Thank you very much.
The second collection today is for the completion of the final dome of The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
The second collection next week is for the Catholic Communications Campaign.
Grand Annual Collection – Thank you for your most generous response to this collection. The amount donated up to this week is $79,449. Your generosity to your Parish is sincerely appreciated. Contributions may be made at any time.
Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily, Richard C. O’Brien, Dorothy T. Kelly, Rosalie Barbuto, Anthony Pallotta, Victoria M. Nardella, John Lally, Sister Frances Donahue, SND, Sister Catherine A. Donovan, CSJ, Sister Dorothy Welch, CSJ, and Deacon Crescencio A. Cabrera, whose Funeral Masses were celebrated last week; also, Rev.
Msgr. Matthew Harkins, Pastor of Saint Agnes Parish 1876-1884, who died on May 25, 1921.
Saint Agnes Parish offers Online Giving. This service is safe, secure and convenient! We encourage parishioners who sign up for Online Giving to discontinue their weekly envelopes Sign up at www.saintagnes.net.
Sunday, May 21, 2017 12:00 Noon Barry E. Williams Month’s Mind
Monday, May 22, 2017 7:00 A.M. Margaret Hourihan Libby Anniversary
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:00 A.M. Leo and Thelma Fitzgerald Memorial
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:00 A.M. Rev. Charles Herlihy Memorial
Thursday, May 25, 2017 Solemnity of the Ascension
Friday, May 26, 2017 7:00 A.M. Humberto Serpa Memorial
Saturday, May 27, 2017 7:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:15 P.M.
Julia Wood Joseph Falanga
Anniversary Anniversary
Sunday, May 28, 2017 10:30 A.M. Month’s Mind Bereavement Mass
Mass Schedule for Next Weekend
Saturday, May 27, 2017 4:00 P.M. Lower Church Father Graham 5:15 P.M. Lower Church Father Flatley Sunday, May 28, 2017 7:00 A.M. Lower Church Father Flatley 9:00 A.M. Upper Church Father Graham 10:30 A.M. Upper Church Father Flatley 12:00 Noon Upper Church Father Graham 5:00 P.M. Lower Church Father Flatley
The Catholic Appeal: To date Saint Agnes Parish has raised $132,395 toward our goal of $148,448. If you
have not yet participated in the 2017 Appeal, you can donate at www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org.
Bulletin Announcements must be received at the Parish Center by
Monday morning. Schedule for the Week Tuesday, May 23, 2017
7:00 P.M. - Fatima Apostolate Prayer Hour
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 20-21, 2017
Baccalaureate Mass Wednesday, May 24
Saint Agnes Church
Arlington Catholic
High School Graduation Thursday, May 25
Bentley College
Saint Agnes Adult Choir 2016-2017
Yvonne Brochu, Norma Cacciamani, Joyce Callaghan, Theresa Carnell, Jennifer Caruso, Nick Caruso, Mary Casey, David Castiglioni, Dot Conroy, Kate Crohan, Marianne Daoust, Renee Delgado, Samantha Dutra, Louise d'Entremont, Dave Dunton, Maryalice Foley, Marianne Fritz, Cate Gallagher, Michael Gallagher, Bob Garrity, Nancy Gaustad, Kimberly Howe, Dave Hutchings, Bob Kelley, David Lambert, Pauline Laurenza, Andrea Loretz-Frey, Mary Beth Madden, Meg Madden, Paul Madden, Eileen Mahoney, Tim Mahoney, Marian McDermott, Marge McIntyre, Kathy Meloy, Eileen Morrissey, Bill Murphy, Claire Murphy, Joy Nangle, Richard Nangle, Erin Merceruio Nelson, Paul Nelson, Frances Nonni, Alan O'Connor, Kait O'Connor, Agnes O'Donnell, Mary Louise Piret, Valeria Ramdin, Mary Renda, Jane Ross, Elizabeth Rybczynski, Debbie Shea, Jane Stanton, Diane Stickles, Claire Tanner, Teri Tanner, Michael Vaughan and Nancy White.
Our magnificent choir sings for the last time on Pentecost Sunday, June 4 at the 10:30 Mass. We thank the Choir, our Music Minister, Michael Vaughan, our organist, Kimberly Howe, our Cantors and all the Choir members for their faithful service. We look forward to worshipping with the Choir again in September!
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Saint Agnes School News
Celebrating 125 Years of Academic Excellence
The Saint Agnes School fifth grade class celebrated Colonial Day on Friday May 12, 2017. The students dressed in period attire, made colonial crafts,
watched a Red Coat reenactment, learned about early medical practices from Dr. John Warren, who founded Harvard Medical, and finally enjoyed a colonial era dinner. Special thanks to all the parent and teacher volunteers who worked so tirelessly to make this day great!
The Blessed Mother Statue in our School foyer has been given a new lovely marble pedestal. The Carrara marble table was handmade by Santino Gemellaro, and donated by International Stone of Woburn. Joanne and Santino Gemellaro are the owners of International Stone and grandparents of K1 student, Joseph Zuccaro. We are most grateful for this beautiful gift.
Registrations for next year have been mailed. Please return them in a timely fashion so that we can make plans for the Fall. New students must be registered in person. Please bring the Baptismal Certificate (if not Baptized at Saint Agnes) to the Office of Religious Education in the Parish Center. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or by appointment.
First Communion is a two-year program beginning in Grade One.
Thank you to all who volunteered this year; you are a gift to the Parish, families and children.
Capital Campaign – Fidelity House is embarking on our first ever Capital Campaign “Building on Tradition”. Over the next few months Fidelity House
will share our plans to improve and revitalize the Fidelity House facility and will ask for your support. Fidelity House has served the community with our many programs for children and adults since 1955. With your help Fidelity House will be able to even better serve the needs of the community for many years to come.
Fidelity House’s 20th Annual Fundraiser – Saturday night May 20, at Fidelity House. Music, dancing, food stations, a silent and live auction will be featured. Tickets are $60.00 and can be purchased at the door. Contributions to this major fundraiser are needed and greatly appreciated.
Preschool Summer Program – Begins June 5 and continues for 12 weeks. Full day and half day programs are offered. Children may register for the week or for individual days. Arts and crafts, music, story time and many other activities will be featured.
Summer Day Camps – Summer Day Camps for children in Kindergarten and 1st grade begins June 26. Fidelity House's 62nd year of Summer Camp for grades 2-8 starts June 26. Camps include swimming lessons, free swim time, trips, sports, arts and crafts, special events and more.
Summer Fun – In addition to the programs listed Fidelity House will be offering Basketball Camps and leagues, Gymnastics and Full Day Programs throughout the summer. Fidelity House offers children’s programs year round!
Please visit www.fidelityhouse.org to register on-line or call 781-648-2005 to get more information about our great programs.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 20-21, 2017
Jesus says to us: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments…..Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father and I will love him and reveal myself to him. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and through us into the hearts of those who are poor.
Prayer Line - If you are in need of prayers, call the healing and restoration prayer line at 617-442-3938 (located at Mission Church, 1545 Tremont Street, Boston). Healing service is the last Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM.
“Quiet Room” and Restroom in the lower Church: Saint Agnes Parish has engaged Munroe Construction Company to build a quiet room with a restroom in the rear of the lower Church. We hope to begin construction the day after Memorial Day. During construction (estimated 4-6 weeks), Saturday evening and Sunday Masses will be celebrated in the upper Church. Daily Mass will be celebrated in the lower Church, as will Confessions.
“It is exactly where the darkness spreads that we need to keep lighting a light.” – Pope Francis
The Boston Sock Exchange serves our homeless brothers and sisters on Boston Common. on the second Saturday of each month. Please remember the homeless who would benefit from seasonal clothing you no longer require. Please bring
men’s and women’s seasonally-appropriate clothing donations to the bin at the back of the church or to the Parish Center. We need of men’s and women’s light spring coats and sweaters, t-shirts, baseball hats, rain ponchos, small folding umbrellas, small bottles of water, juice boxes, individual-sized non-carbonated drinks, mayonnaise, mustard and granola bars. We have enough socks. We also need travel-sized personal care products in bulk to make packages for distribution, and medium-sized canvas bags, duffle bags, or tote bags. Join us in the Parish Center on Friday, June 9 at 7:00 PM to prepare sandwiches and to help organize donations. We are in need of volunteers to help with distribution on Saturday, June 10 at 11:00 AM. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For information on volunteering, please contact Sheila O’Brien: [email protected]
People living with depression: The Saint Agnes Depression Support Group will meet at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 25, in the Parish Center. Together we will share prayer, support, and fellowship as we walk on the road to healing and peace. All are welcome - please join us! If you have any questions please contact Karen Celano at [email protected] or 516-946-6287.
ACHS Students Ranked in "Le Grand Concours"
Congratulations to several ACHS students who have ranked nationally in the National French
Contest, "Le Grand Concours", a national competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students were evaluated for their reading, writing and listening comprehension skills in French. More than 85,000 students in all 50 states competed in the 2017 event. ACHS students received awards: Level 3: Silver Medal: Anaele Joseph: Honorable Mention: Lissa Paul andMonica Royo: Level 4: Silver Medal: Erin Montion: Bronze Medal: Craig Diskin:
ACHS Students Attain National Recognition on National Spanish Exam
Congratulations to Spanish students from ACHS who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2017 National Spanish Examinations, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. The following ACHS students received awards:
Level 3: Gold Medal: Andra Preda, Silver Medal: Cate Gallagher, Xiangxi Guo and Kieran Mullen, Bronze Medal: Christine Liang, Brian Morgan, Olivia Romvos and Rylan Wertz, Honorable Mention: Jillian Casey, Nicole Ferrero, Julia Hart Timothy McCadden, Whitney Omoruyi, Isabella Rich, Hale Tresselt, and Elaine Woods. Level 4: Silver Medal: Mahima Menghani, Honorable Mention: Erik Plowden, Level 5:Silver Medal: John David Biagioni
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Arlington Catholic/Saint Agnes Collaboration
May 12, 2017
Dear Friend of Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School,
Thank you to over 130 members of our school communities who joined us on Thursday, May 11,
2017, to discuss the collaboration of Saint Agnes School, Fidelity House, and Arlington Catholic High
School. We are grateful for your time and insights. Our conversation was deep and rich and you can
see the focus group comments in their entirely, opening the hyperlink by right-clicking here.
Five key areas were explored under the leadership of our faculties:
Catholic Identity: Elizabeth Heston (ACHS) and Jennifer Lepore (SAS)
Academics: Laura Gennerelli (SAS) and Rob Sarmiento (ACHS)
Student Life: Will Cobb (ACHS) and Phyllis Frazier (SAS)
Technology Integration: Mary Cusick (SAS), Paul Perrone (SAS) and Kelly Seibel (ACHS)
Finance/Advancement/Facilities: Tricia Crane (SAS), Lee-Ann Pepicelli-Murray (ACHS) and Matt Schweitzer (Parish)
In order to have the fullest data possible, all parents, teachers, and students are being asked to take a confidential general survey which will be processed thorough the Catholic School Office. A Steering Committee will evaluate the ideas from the brainstorming sessions and surveys. Toward the end of June these ideas will be shared with the school communities. We expect that there will be items that can be implemented to benefit students immediately, but other items will take longer-range planning and additional consideration. Our primary focus will remain acting for the benefit of our students at every level providing academic excellence in a community of lively faith. Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Brian M. Flatley, Pastor Ms. Linda M. Butt, School Team Leader
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Rev. Brian M. Flatley, Pastor Rev. John J. Graham, Parochial Vicar
Religious Education 781-646-5579 [email protected]
Joyce Patriacca, Director
Arlington Confirmation Program 781-641-6621 [email protected]
Nancy Feeman, Director
Saint Agnes School 781-643-9031 www.saintagnesschool.com Robert Penta, Principal
Arlington Catholic High School 781-646-7770 www.achs.net
Linda Butt, Principal
Saint Agnes Music Ministry 617-833-0364 [email protected] www.agnesmusic.net Michael Vaughan, Director
Fidelity House 781-648-2005 www.fidelityhouse.org Edward Woods, Director
51 Medford Street Arlington, Massachusetts 02474
781-648-0220
E-mail address: [email protected] Website: www.saintagnes.net Facebook: Saint Agnes Parish Arlington, MA
Parish Center Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 A.M-2:00 P.M.
Saint Agnes Parish
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are held on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M. You must attend Baptismal Briefings prior to having your child baptized.
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 3:00-4:00 P.M. and before the 5:15 P.M. Mass and also by appointment. Please contact the Parish Center.
Sacrament of Marriage
Archdiocesan guidelines require that couples planning to marry in the Church make an appointment to see one of the priests as far in advance as possible prior to the wedding date.
Sacrament of Anointing
of the Sick
Please call the Parish Office if someone in your family is gravely ill and in danger of death and you feel the grace and power of the Sacrament would be helpful.
Sunday Masses
Saturday 4:00 and 5:15 P.M. (Lower Church)
Sunday 7:00 A.M. (Lower Church)
9:00 A.M., 10:30 A.M., 12:00 Noon (Upper Church) 5:00 P.M. (Lower Church)
Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.
Weekdays Monday through Saturday
7:00 A.M. (Lower Church)
