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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 25-26, 2017

Congratulations!

The Arlington High School Boys Hockey Team won the 2017 Massachusetts Super 8 Hockey Tournament on March 19, 2017. We salute these young men of our community, their coaches and their families!

The Arlington Catholic High School Girls Basketball Team reached the finals of the Division 2 State Tournament

before losing to Medfield High School on Saturday, March 18, 2017 We are proud of all our student athletes

their coaches and their families.

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Daily Mass during Lent: 7:00 A.M. Monday-Saturday 5:30 P.M. Monday-Friday.

Abstinence is observed on Fridays of Lent . On these days, no meat may be used. Catholics over 14 years of age are bound to the obligation of abstinence. Vespers : On Sundays during Lent the Arlington Parishes invite parishioners to participate in Evening Prayer. Come, join in the Lenten prayer of the Church. Today, Sunday, March 26, Vespers will be at 4:00 PM at Saint Camillus

Church. Next Sunday, April 2, Vespers will be at S aint Agnes Church.

“The Light Is On For You”: On Wednesdays of Lent, 6 :30-8:00 PM , Saint Agnes Church and all parishes and chapels of the Archdiocese of Boston will be open for individual Confessions. The Archdiocese has a website, www.TheLightIsOnForYou.org, to help you prepare. Please make plans to come on Lenten Wednesdays and spread the word of this special outreach of mercy to those you know.

Congratulations to Grade 8 students of our Religious Education Program, who were commissioned by Father Flatley to remain faithful to the Lord as they enter the next phase of their Religious Education, preparation for Confirmation: Jack Bradley, Sean Bradley, Patrick Brennan, Jake B rosnan, Henry Burns, Ryan Corsetti, Allie DeFrancisco, Jaso n DiBiase, Makayla Doherty, Andrew Donis, Samuel Doss antos, Michael Dunning, Njuere Ewah, Aidan Fecteau, Kate Goodwin, Keely Griffin, Cameron Hamner, Kerry Hirsc h, Jake Irons, Katherine Klosterman, Cameron Luongo, Michel le Mahoney, Reid Malatesta, Liam McGowan, William McLe an, John McMenimen, Gabrielle Messuri, Shea O’Day, Luke

Pandolfo, Allyson Pigott, Michael Pugliese, James Q uinn, Owen Ralston and Emma Worthington. If you were unable to attend the Commissioning Mass, please stop by the Parish Center to pick up your gift.

Lenten Collection for Little Sisters of the Poor is extended until April 9.

Classes March 26: All Grade 9 students attend in the evening for Confession Grade 10 : Regular schedule of AM and PM classes.

April 2: Movie Night! All students report to class at 6:00 PM for attendance. We will walk to the Regent for a movie. Small popcorn and soda can be purchased for $3.00. Movie night ends at 8:30 PM! All Classes meet April 9 No Class April 16 No Class April 23 Last Class Sunday, April 30

Saint Agnes Month’s Mind Bereavement Mass As an expression of sympathy, every month Saint Agnes Parish celebrates a Month’s Mind Mass to remember the parishioners whose Funeral Masses were celebrated during the previous month. Today the

Month’s Mind Mass remembers Thomas J. Mitchell, Peter J. Connolly, Jr., Charles F. McCarthy, Thomas Toomey, Barbara Leonard, Silvia Dominguez, Margaret M. Cox and Mary Joanne Dempsey.

Parish Coffee and Donuts : After the 9:00 Mass, hosted by the Saint Agnes Parish Evangelization Committee. Join us in the Arlington Catholic High School cafeteria for fun and fellowship with other parishioners! This week, thank you to

the Phelps Family for helping to host!

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The Offertory Collection last weekend was $14,904. Thank you very much.

The second collection next week is for our Parish Religious Education Program.

The Grand Annual Collection Part II will be taken up two weeks from now, April 8-9. We hope that each working parishioner will be able to contribute at least $250 to the collection.

William D. O’Keefe, Daniel P. Driscoll, Catherine Fahey, Joanne Jarzyniecki, Hermano Medeiros and Rev. J. Donald Monan, SJ, whose Funeral Masses were celebrated last week.

Sunday, March 26, 2017 10:30 A.M. Month’s Mind Bereavement Mass

Monday, March 27, 2017 7:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M.

Philip and Ann Canniff Katie and Peter S. O’Reilly

Memorial Memorial

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 7:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M.

James and Mary McGrath Catherine Boyle

Memorial Anniversary

Thursday, March 30, 2017 7:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M.

Friday, March 31, 2017 7:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M.

Theresa Kovich Anniversary

Saturday, April 1, 2017 7:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:15 P.M.

Manuel Medeiros The Hanafin Family

Anniversary Memorial

Sunday, April 2, 2017 10:30 A.M. 12:00 Noon

Piero Contardi Jennie Canejo

Month’s Mind Month’s Mind

Mass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next Weekend

Saturday, April 1, 2017 4:00 P.M. Lower Church Father Flatley 5:15 P.M. Lower Church Father Graham Sunday, April 2, 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

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.

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.

Schedule for the Week Tuesday, Mach 28, 2017

7:00 P.M. - Fatima Apostolate Prayer Hour Wednesday, March 29, 2017

7:00 P.M. - Baptism Catechesis - Parish Center

Bulletin Announcements must be received at the Parish Center by

Monday morning.

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“Each life that we encounter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect, and love.” – Pope Francis Boston Sock Exchange Ministry - On the second

Saturday of each month, the Boston Sock Exchange ministry serves our homeless brothers and sisters on Boston Common. Please remember the homeless who would very much benefit from the 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 are especially in need of men’s new socks, men’s hooded sweatshirts (L-4XL), rain ponchos, winter outerwear, juice boxes, Gatorade, or any other individual-sized non-carbonated drinks. At this time we do have enough water. In addition, we could use travel-sized personal care products in bulk to make packages for monthly distribution. Join us in the Parish Center on Friday, April 7, at 7:00 PM . to prepare sandwiches and to help organize donations. We are in need of volunteers to help with distribution on Saturday, April 8, at 11:00 AM on Boston Common. Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For information on volunteering, please contact Sheila O’Brien: [email protected] .

Catholic Women’s Club of Arlington Mass and Communion Breakfast - Wednesday, April 12, Mass at 9:00 AM at Saint Eulalia Church, followed by breakfast in Manion Hall. Speaker Arthur Boyle, on "Six Months to Live", his experience at Medjugore. Tickers are $10 per person and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Send your check by April 5 to Anna-Marie Ferraro, 11 Mohawk Rd. Arlington, MA 02474. No tickets will be mailed to you. Check in at the reservation list at the door.

Altar Servers - All Parish youth currently in Grades 4 and up are invited to join the Parish Altar Server Program. Assignments are for approximately two Masses per month. Instruction sessions, lasting one hour each, are at 1:00 P.M. in the lower Church on Saturdays: March 25, April 1 and April 8. The Installation Mass will be on Sunday, April 9, at the 9:00 AM Family Mass. If you have any questions, please call Michael Keiselbach at 781-646-0475.

The Catholic Appeal : Thank you to all who have participated in 2017 Catholic Appeal campaign. Your support is the most effective way our parish community can join together in the Church’s universal work to care for our neighbors. If you have yet to participate in this year’s Catholic Appeal, please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org.or pick up a pledge form available in the back of the Church. Thank you for your prayers and support.

Council on Aging Transportation Fair - Please visit the Senior Center at 27 Maple Street on Thursday, March 30, 2017, 1-2:30pm or 5:30-6:30pm . Seniors may renew or sign up for a Senior ID Charlie MBTA card. (Please bring a valid I.D.) Seniors, caretakers and families can learn about the transportation services offered by the Council on Aging, and various activities at the Senior Center. To learn more, call 781-316-3400, or visit The Arlington Council on Aging website or Facebook.

Our Children’s Choir sings next during Holy Week on Palm Sunday, April 9 and Easter Sunday, April 16, at the 9:00 Family Mass with 8:15 AM rehearsal both Sundays. We also sing on Good Friday, April 14, for Living Stations of the Cross. On Good Friday please arrive at 11:40 AM in the lower Church. After the Noon Living Stations performance, plan to stay for lunch at ACHS to be picked up by 1:15 PM. Please check the Kids' Choir Schedule for special dress codes for each of these dates. Call, text or email Michael Vaughan with questions: 617-833-0364 [email protected].

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Saint Agnes School News Celebrating 125 Years of Academic ExcellenceCelebrating 125 Years of Academic ExcellenceCelebrating 125 Years of Academic ExcellenceCelebrating 125 Years of Academic Excellence

Please join the Saint Agnes School community today, March 26, 2017, for an Art Show in the Saint Agnes School Hall from 1:00 PM. to 3:00 PM. Mrs. Greeley, our

art teacher, has hand-picked one piece from each child's art portfolio. The art piece was professionally mounted and framed by Artome and is on display. Refreshments will be served. Please stop by and view our talented artists. The framed artwork can be purchased from the artist's family for $25.00

Pi Day - To celebrate Pi day on 3/14/17 Raso's Bar and Grille in Medford sent in pizza pies to teacher Mr. John DeMeo's Saint Agnes School Math support class! Saint Agnes School thanks Raso's for making math class fun and delicious!

The Saint Agnes School K1 (Pre-K) Class celebrated Saint Patrick's Day with their 5th grade buddies. Both Classes had a “Wear Your Pajamas to School Day” and together enjoyed making a craft, having a snack, and sharing a bit of blarney! Saint Agnes School full day K1 (Pre-K) program has limited openings for the 2017/2018 school year. This academically based program will set the foundation for the learning objectives that are mastered in Kindergarten (K2) . This academic curriculum includes specialists in art, music, Spanish, physical education, computers, and library. Additional time during the school day is also allotted to creative, cooperative play and quiet activities. Our program offers a superior comprehensive program that is financially attractive. Please email [email protected] for a tour.

All Classes meet today. Class Dates for April: April 2, April 9.(Last class for Grades 1 and 3-7) Grade 2 classes will also meet on April 23 and 30.

Family Liturgy Lent Collection - During Lent we collect school supplies for the children in Arlington. The children will be invited to place their offerings in the baskets on the altar steps. Please bring the items unwrapped. The schedule is as follows: April 2: rulers and protractors April 9: subject dividers and two pocket folders

Spring Brochure – is now available. Basketball Skills Clinic for boys and girls grade 2 through high school, Instructional Basketball and

Floor Hockey for grades 1-4, Ultimate Frisbee , Spring Running, Jump Rope Club, Stickball, Cooking, Piano Playtime, and Gymnastics have new sessions staring now. Tot Basketball meets Mondays, Tot Floor Hockey meets Wednesdays and T-Ball meets on Fridays. Drop ins welcome.

Upcoming Programs and Events – Easter Flower Sale – April 13-16 and Children’s Fun Fair – Saturday April 29 from 10-1:00 PM.

Save the Date will be held Saturday evening, May 20. A silent auction, live auction, food stations, music and dancing will be part of the fun. Your support is appreciated.

Summer Programs – Fidelity House will be offering many programs this summer including our Summer Day Camp for grades 2-8. Other programs include a Kindergarten/1st Grade Summer Program, Preschool Program, Sports Camps and Full Day Programs throughout the summer.

Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten - Registration fee has been reduced for the current School year. Fidelity House’s Preschool (2.9 years-4 years old) has limited openings for the current School year and for September. Our Preschool was established in 1976. Our Pre-K is now in its 20th year.

Full Day Programs – Fidelity House’s School Age Child Care Program will be offering a full day programs on Friday, April 14 and April vacation week. Full day hours are 8:00 AM-6:00 PM. Program is open to Kindergarten through grade 6. Please visit www.fidelityhouse.org to register on-line or get more information about our great programs.

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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.

Jesus gives sight to the blind man. Through grace we are also transformed from not seeing to seeing and then Jesus sends us to help others see and to believe. This month, through you gifts, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul was able to assist families by providing food and helping with rent and utility bills. Thank You!

40 Days for Life Boston Prayer Campaign is Underway! Saint Agnes parishioners will pray on Saturdays, 7-8:00 AM and +2-3:00 PM outside Planned Parenthood in Boston. This is our Parish commitment to the 40 Days for Life Lenten prayer campaign-40 days of prayer and fasting to end abortion. Please join our Parish this Lent in this important prayer effort. If you would like to carpool, please e-mail Eileen at [email protected] or call/text Eileen at (617) 335-8455 or call/text Tom at (617) 710-3616.

There will be family vigils held on Sundays during this Lenten campaign. Mother Olga and her sisters will lead the family prayer vigil this Sunday, March 26 at 2:00 PM outside of Planned Parenthood in Boston. We invite mothers and fathers and children, aunts and uncles, cousins and grandparents. Families are the building blocks of society. Abortion destroys families. Come pray together for life! Please go to http://www.40daysforlife.com/boston for more information.

There will also be candlelight vigils each Friday night during Lent outside of Planned Parenthood in Boston at 7:00 PM. We will pray the Stations of the Cross led by the Seminarians from Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary.

Saint Agnes Parish Mass of Anointing and Luncheon will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22 at 12:00 Noon . Volunteers needed as drivers, nurses, greeters, hosts/hostesses and people to make/donate sandwiches and desserts. Please call the Parish Center, 781-648-0220, and leave your name, number and how you can help. If you are donating sandwiches or dessert, please let us know what and how many you will donate. You may deliver your donations before the luncheon on Saturday by Noon. Thank you for your kindness. If you need transportation, please call the Parish Center at 781-648-0220 before Friday, March 31.

“Hit It Big”

The winners of the “Hit It Big” drawing: Wednesday January 18, 2017 Maureen and Paul Kelly

Wednesday January 25, 2017 Jennifer Consolazio

Wednesday February 1, 2017 Stacey Kennedy

Wednesday February 8, 2017 Trinh Ngo

Wednesday February 15, 2017 Kim Pacheco

Wednesday February 22, 2017 No Drawing / School Vacation

Wednesday March 1, 2017 Lynmarie MacMillan

Wednesday March 8, 2017 Eleanor and Richard Heavern

Wednesday March 15, 2017 Janet and Robert Wronski

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People living with depression The Saint Agnes Depression Support Group will meet at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 30, 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.

“ A New BeginningA New BeginningA New BeginningA New Beginning” Save the Dates:

Monday, May 22 to Wednesday May 24: “A New Beginning”- A Mission

for the Catholic Community of Arlington Saint Agnes and Saint Camillus Parishes Preacher: Rev. Kevin MacDonald C.Ss.R.,

a Redemptorist priest from Woburn

Father MacDonald entered the Redemptorist Missionary Order after attending Boston College and playing professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and overseas in Holland and Australia. He is a member of the Boston College Baseball Hall of Fame. He has worked in Dominica, New York, Boston, Saint Lucia, Saint Croix and Florida. He also preached the very successful Mission for our Arlington Community in March 2010.

A Mission is a concentrated period of services, sermons, and sacraments focusing on the major themes of our faith. The Mission combines communal prayer, music, preaching, and ritual. They come together to give people an experience of God’s plentiful redemption

Our Mission focuses on the healing power of the Eucharist. We need time to slow down and allow God to speak to us. Father Kevin will guide us in being more attentive to hearing God’s voice. All Mission services will be held at Saint Camillus Chu rch at 7:00 PM . Each service should last an hour, followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments. On the third night, we will close the mission with the Mission Mass, the Vigil Mass of the Ascension. Please plan to share this very special grace-filled time.

Blood Drive, sponsored by Arlington Catholic High School, on Thursday, April 6, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM,

Arlington Catholic School Gymnasium. Individuals at least 16 years of age, weigh at least 120 pounds, and are generally in good health may be eligible to donate blood. You must have a positive form of identification. If you are interested in giving blood, please contact

Sister Barbara McHugh: 781-648-5384 to set up an appointment. It is important to be well rested, to eat a healthy breakfast and to drink extra glasses of water before you donate. We hope to see many parishioners of Saint Agnes Parish participate in the Arlington Catholic Blood Drive on Thursday, April 6.

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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

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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.Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.

Weekdays Monday through Saturday

7:00 A.M. (Lower Church)

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