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11400 ST. AGNES LANE, N. HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, Pastor
[email protected]
Bill Wilson, Permanent Deacon
[email protected]
A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
Church Office ...................... 724-863-2626 724-863-2630
FAX: 724-863-1057 E-mail: [email protected] Website:
www.stagneschurch.info
Office Hours: ....... 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Sunday Masses: ……………….Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 am.
and 11:15am
Weekday, 7:30 a.m., Saturday Morning 8:00 am
Holy Day Masses: As listed in the Bulletin.
Sacrament of Penance: : Saturday 1:00 p.m., or by
appointment.
Marti DiToppa, Parish Secretary…………....724-863-2626
[email protected]
Mary Blythe, Director of Faith Formation ................
724-864-5393 [email protected]
Susan Cheplic, Regional Youth Minister….724-863-2626
[email protected]
Karen Kustra, Director of Music Ministries.. 724-863-8687
[email protected]
Cynthia Milchick, Director of R.C.I.A.
Sandy Monier MA Sp. Dir., Director of Pastoral Ministry
724-863-9621 [email protected]
Christine Coletti, Admin. Assistant/Financial Secretary
[email protected]
Kristen Brown, Faith Formation Admin. Assistant
[email protected]
Queen of Angels Catholic School…………..724-978-0144
Jennifer Filak, Principal One Main Street, North Huntingdon, PA
15642 E-mail address: [email protected] Website:
www.queenofangelssch.org
Louise Daniels, Director of Joyful Noise Choir
[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul…………………..724-691-3711
Baptisms: A baptism preparation session is required prior to
having your baby baptized. Baptisms are by appointment. The
standard time for baptisms is 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Marriage: Please call the church office one year in advance.
Marriage preparation classes are required. The standard wedding
time is 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
Sponsor Certificates for Baptism and Confirmation: Anyone
needing a sponsor certificate must be registered in the parish for
at least 6 months, have all of their Sacraments (if married, be a
Catholic Marriage), attend Mass regularly and support the
Church.
“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”
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FROM THE PASTOR: Guided By A Star
Every manger scene boasts the three Wise Kings (Magi,
Astrologers) with camels laden with gifts.
Matthew uses his Infancy Narrative to introduce the central
themes of his
gospel. In today’s gospel, he is affirming that Jesus is the
revelation of God not just for the Jewish people, but for the whole
human race. The word “epiphany” means “manifestation.” Jesus is
manifested as the king and savior of the world.
The encounter of the kings with Herod underlines another. This
child, this New King, this Savior would disturb the assumed order
of things, the status quo. And people who benefit from things
staying the way they are feel threatened and push back. That would
not just include the power brokers of the world, but also you and
me.
How do we react when Jesus challenges us to change and embrace
His will over our own? We all have our stories of resistance and
dismissal as well as humble acceptance. On our journey of faith, we
have learned that, what at first glance is His disturbing
interference in our lives, turns out to be the invitation to
experience His love anew and to live in His freedom.
Who Were The Magi? The Magi were “wise men,” Gentile seers who
combined astronomy and astrology to divine religious insights from
the skies. Naturally the star attracts them and leads them to find
its meaning. But for them to really find out who Jesus is,
they must first learn from the Jewish scripture - the Messiah
will be born in Bethlehem. The Magi symbolize several things: the
need for revelation to inform natural knowledge; the Gentiles’
willingness to accept Jesus as the Messiah; and the pilgrimages of
religious seekers who set out on long, risky, and uncertain
journeys to find the source of their faith. Prepare the Word
The Meaning of the Three Gifts. The verses of “We Three Kings”
explain what the gifts symbolize:
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, GOLD I bring to crown Him
again; King forever, ceasing never, over us all to reign.
FRANKINCENSE to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer
and praising, gladly
raising, worshipping God on high.
MYRRH is mine: it’s bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering
gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the
stone-cold tomb.
In Summary Gold, because Christ is King of kings.
Frankincense, because He is God. Myrrh, oil for anointing a dead
body,
because Christ died for our salvation.
New Year Resolutions Diet; Start Exercising; Get Organized; Read
a book a week; Begin a new hobby…..etc.,etc.,etc. Good stuff. All
worthwhile.
Here is also one worth considering: Give God fifteen minutes a
day in prayer.
1 January 3, 2021
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 3, 2021
T H O U G H T S O N G I V I N G :
“..they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened their
treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and
myrrh...” (Matthew 2:11 )
Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they
knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him with
their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we present our
gifts to the Lord. We never know what God may be asking us to
share!
Readings for the Week
SUN: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt
2:1-12 MON: 1 Jn 3:22 - 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
TUE: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 WED: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps
72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 THU: 1 Jn 4:19 - 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14,
15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a FRI: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk
5:12-16 SAT: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 SUN: Is
42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6;
Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11
All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him.
Psalm 72:11
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† LITURGY SCHEDULE † THIS WEEK in Our Parish
1/2 SAT: 4:30pm † DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE DESMOND & LUSARDI
FAMILY - Family
1/3 SUN: 9:00am † DONNA WIESENBACH - Tom & Sue Whitaker
11:15am BIRTHDAY OF EILEEN VLASICK - Family
1/4 MON: 7:30am DIVINE MERCY
1/5 TUE: 7:30am † JOSEPH G. STIPANOVIC The Pozzuto Family
1/6 WED: 7:30am PEOPLE OF ST. AGNES
1/7 THU: 7:30am † JOSEPH STIPANOVIC - Daughter
1/8 FRI: 7:30am † EUGENE ZURAWSKI - Don & Rita Klanchar
1/9 SAT: 8:00am † GILBERT E. KUBANCSEK - Priest & People of
St. Agnes
4:30pm † BOB BAKER - Family
1/10 SUN: 9:00am COLLEEN SUNDAY - Mick & Mary Insogna
11:15am † WILLIAM SMAIL - Wife & Family
St. Agnes Parish 2
Monday, January 4 6:00pm - 6:40pm - Rosary for our Country,
Church
In order to keep our Prayer Corner current and up-to-date, we
ask that you cal l once a month i f you wish to remain on the
prayer l is t .
Online Giving is a safe, convenient way to donate to the Church.
To sign-up, go to our church website at www.stagneschurch.info and
click on the Online Giving logo and create an account. If
you have any questions, please call the parish office.
NEWLY BAPTIZED: Cooper Brooks Maloney
We welcome this child into our Faith.
Stewardship of Treasure - December 19 / 20
Actual Online Giving Budgeted Variance
Offertory $10,630.00 $6,036.95 $13,241.18 $3,425.77
Children’s Env. $2.00 $9.00
Flowers $487.00 $30.00
Year to Date $211,337.00 $134,399.95 $331,029.50 $14,707.45
Our Parish Mission Statement
We, the People of St. Agnes Parish are a
Catholic Faith Community inspired and guided
by the Holy Spirit. Sharing in the mission of
Jesus Christ, we are committed to spreading
the Good News of God’s love in our Parish and
in the World. As we continue our journey of
Faith, we pledge to love and support each oth-
er, give witness to Christ, and welcome all who
desire to be part of our Parish Family.
Ministry Schedule for Jan. 9 / 10
Jan. 9, 4:30 pm Jan. 10 9:00 am Jan. 10, 11:15 am
Lector Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Extra-ordinary Minister
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPEAL COLLECTION - - As you are
aware, every year the second collection at all Christmas Masses has
been for those people living within our own diocese who are less
fortunate. This collection is titled the “Children and Family
Services Appeal.” THANK YOU for your generous support year this.
PRAYER CORNER - In your charity, please pray for
those members of our parish family who need our prayers,
especially: Mike Bal las , LaRae Basi lone, Sandy Belsky, Maria
Brockman, Kim Ferranti , Mel issa Genicola , John Gombos, Vicky
Hamilton, Lee Lewand, Mary Maloney, Serena Onofrey, Darci Riazzi ,
Al ice Rinefierd, Francis Simko, Zack Starrett , and Sgt . Doug
Vitale .
THANK YOU to ALL who helped make our Christmas liturgies so
beautiful and meaningful. We are truly blessed by all the gifts and
talents of our parishioners. Thank you for your service!
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PARISH news
3 January 3, 2021
HOME BLESSING KITS - Are you looking for a meaningful Christmas
“Family” tradition? Why not bless your home for the New Year? This
ancient
tradition can occur anytime during the Christmas Season
beginning with Christmas day and ending on the Feast of the Baptism
of the Lord (January 10). Epiphany Sunday/the Feast of the Magi
(January 3) is the most popular time to do this ritual but any
other day is appropriate. As a service to the parish, Confirmation
candidates made Home Blessing Kits complete with instructions and a
brief prayer service for any family to follow. These kits are
available by calling the parish office. May God bless your family
this holiday and throughout the coming year! OFFERTORY ENVELOPES -
Our money counters would like to request that parishioners NOT use
staples, glue or scotch tape on your offertory envelopes. Also,
please mark all envelopes correctly. This will ensure proper
posting. Thank you for your cooperation.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PRO-LIFE GROUP - Our Lady of Guadalupe
Ministry has a presence on the St. Agnes Website. It is up and
running, and
this is very exciting! What a beautiful way that we celebrated
the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, with the
launching of our website! Check it out! Go to
https://stagneschurch.info/ on the home page under the Ministry tab
and then to Service & Social Ministries and then to Our Lady of
Pro-Life Group. Our Purpose, Strategies, Activities, Meeting Times,
How to Join and helpful Pro-Life sites are all available. Please be
sure to share with others! Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for us! PA
CHILDLINE - If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or
any other type of abuse) of a minor child, call 1-800-932-0313. If
the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan
position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer, contact the
Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have
called the Childline number. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached
at 724-837-0901, ext. 1221. RECYCLE BIN - (benefits our Local
Norwin Historical Society) Located in the far parking lot for
anyone to use. Please feel free to drop off your aluminum cans only
any time in the red bin. Thank you.
THANK YOU to John Ott and the Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home for
once again providing our
parishioners with beautiful 2021 Catholic calendars. If you have
not yet picked up your calendars, you can
pick them up in the back of Church or in the parish
office during normal business hours.
https://stagneschurch.info/
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AROUND the area AROUND the Area
St. Agnes Parish 4
Queen of Angels Catholic School
With the New Year on the horizon, Queen of Angels Catholic
School is preparing for a new celebration of Catholic Schools.
National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of
Catholic education in the United States. Now entering its 47th
anniversary year, CSW has traditionally been held the last week
in January. We want to help showcase what makes Catholic schools
the best when families are looking to find the right school for
them. This year we will celebrate January 31, to February 6, 2021.
This year’s theme is Catholic Schools:
Faith, Excellence. Service
ANGEL
CORNER
Traveling? For an easy way to locate Mass
during your travels, call 1-858-207-6277 or visit
www.masstimes.org. Serving more than 60 million Catholics who
live
and travel in the U.S.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO CONTRIBUTE ? - Online Giving is a safe,
convenient way to donate to the Church. To sign-up, go to our
church
website at www.stagneschurch.info and click on the Online Giving
logo and create an account. If you have any questions, please call
the Church office at 724-863-2626.
Pastoral Council
Audrey Glick, Gina Kmetz, Michele Moenssens, Andrew Paul,
John Reilly, Diane Rhodes, Barbara Rinefierd, Jeff Steinmetz,
Ray Takacs, Nancy Wetzler
Finance Council
Robert Bilinsky, Ann Lusardi, Tom Massari Pat McKeegan, Michael
Shedlock, Dale Stein
Financial Scholarships Available - Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior
High School still has financial scholarships available for grades 7
through 11 for the second semester of the 2020-21 school year.
Please contact the school at 724-628-5600 for more information or
apply online at www.geibelcatholic.org.
Parish Mission Rescheduled - “The Triumph: A Parish Mission,”
which had been scheduled for November 15-18 at St. Bruno’s Parish,
Greensburg, had to be cancelled due to concerns associated with the
COVID-19 Pandemic. However, the program that was to be presented by
Father David Gunter is available on the Facebook page of Immaculate
Conception Church, Lonsdale, MN. Gunter is a member of the
Congregation of the Marians for the Immaculate Conception from
Stockbridge, MA.
Help Wanted - The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Greensburg
are currently accepting applications for the position of substitute
teacher. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and
obtain all necessary clearances. Submit a current resume to the
Office of Catholic Schools at
[email protected] or call 724-552-2594 with
any questions.
QUEEN OF ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 724-978-0144 │
www.queenofangelssch.org
Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend - is an opportunity for
Christian couples to prepare for a lifetime commitment. Free from
the pressures and distractions of daily living, the engaged couple
has the opportunity to concentrate exclusively on each other while
examining the essential issues they will encounter within marriage.
If you desire a loving, faithful, permanent and life-giving
marriage, consider attending. The Encounter Weekends are held at
Christ Our Shepherd Center, Greensburg. Reservations are limited.
It is recommended that couples attend the Encounter six months
prior to their wedding. For more information, call George & Pat
Ziringer at 724-335-4966 or email them at [email protected]. The
next scheduled weekends will be February 12 - 14, 2021, and June 4
- 6, 2021. Virtual Counseling - Social distancing can take a toll.
So can waiting in line to get into a grocery or hardware store.
It’s not unusual to feel angry, or frustrated, or confused. For
some people, the pandemic restrictions can magnify feelings of
anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, grief and a wide
variety of other issues. Catholic Charities provides virtual
counseling to help address those issues and more. Taking care of
your own emotional well-being is very important to you and the
people you love. You don’t need to face these feelings alone. Call
Catholic Charities at 724-837-1840.
http://www.geibelcatholic.org
