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11400 ST. AGNES LANE, N. HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, Pastor [email protected]
May 10, 2020 Happy Mother’s Day
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: ........ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Sunday and Daily Masses are currently suspended.
Please look on our Website for directions on how to live stream daily Masses.
Sacrament of Penance: by appointment. Please call the parish office to schedule.
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
Sandra Stonebraker, 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”
Land line. No text please
FROM THE PASTOR: Scriptural Notes and Reflections
The first reading from the Book of Acts describes the selection of the first deacons to assist in caring for the needs of the early Church as she added more members. The apostles realized that they were not able to devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word as the Lord had directed them.
The shelter-in-place protocols not withstanding, take note of your immediate family, relatives, and neighbors. Who among them would benefit in body and/or soul from your loving service?
What does God think of you? That is a loaded question; or is it? Sit with this verse from the First Letter of Peter, “You are a ‘chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of His own…’”
The Gospel of John offers words most appropriate for these days of COVID-19 anxiety: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith in Me.” And, “Whoever believes in Me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these…”
Mother’s Day Prayer
Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our
Lord. Amen. USCCB Book of Blessings, The Liturgical Press, 1989.
Additional Intercessions:
For mothers who have lost a child through death, that their faith may give them hope, and their family and friends support and console them, we pray to the Lord.
R. Through the intercession of Your Mother, Hear Our
Prayer.
For mothers who have died, that God may bring them
into the joy of his kingdom, we pray to the Lord.
R. Through the intercession of Your Mother, Hear Our
Prayer.
Diocesan Lenten Appeal Report
Congratulations, St. Agnes, we have made our diocesan goal of $101,252. To date we have received 377 pledges and one-time gifts for a total of $104,307. At this point, all further contributions are returned to the parish. We will dedicate them toward the replacement of the Air Conditioning/Heating and Ventilations units on the social hall roof.
Thank you so much for your generosity. There is still time to make your gift, if your financial situation permits. Just go to the
website dioceseofgreensburg.org to give online or send your DLA card and money to the parish office.
Thank You For Supporting
Your Parish, As Well
Many of you have continued to support the parish with your offertory. Your generosity has “warmed the cockles of my heart.” That is an English expression which means, “Makes me very glad.” I also have noticed that an increasing number of you have chosen to use our online giving option.
I encourage others to consider doing the same. You simply go to stagneschurch.info and click on icon that looks like the one above at the top of the home page and follow the easy instructions to register.
COVID-19 Humor For Us Exiles
God said, “Take heart, O My people.” Isaiah prophesied to God’s people suffering in exile far from home:
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:19
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER “I am the way and the truth and the life.
MAY 10, 2020 No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
T H O U G H T S O N G I V I N G :
“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” (1 Peter 2:7)
Every person has been given gifts from the Holy Spirit. These are called “charisms” and they are used to build God’s kingdom on earth. While many people are able to recognize their natural talents and abilities, they may be unsure of their charisms. If you know someone who is struggling for a direction in life, give them a little encouragement. Help them discern their charisms and how God is calling them to use them. Remember - no gift is too small or insignificant in God’s salvation plan.
Readings for the Week
SUN: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12 MON: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 TUE: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a WED: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 THU: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 FRI: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 SAT: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 SUN: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a
† LITURGY SCHEDULE † THIS WEEK in Our Parish
Please note that Msgr. Paul will offer your loved ones Mass intentions at a daily private Mass.
5/9 SAT: † JOHN CHERAVICH - Wife & Family
5/10 SUN: † FOR ALL MOTHERS - The Mathis Family
† RICHARD C. JACKO - Mike & Mary Ann Estok
5/11 MON: † DOROTHY ZYCH - John & Janice Sherer
5/12 TUE: † ANGELINE DEMATTEO - Paul & Beverly Schott
5/13 WED: † MARY RONALLO - The DeFelice Family
5/14 THU: † LOUISE HURD SEIBEL - Family
5/15 FRI: PEOPLE OF ST. AGNES
5/16 SAT: † LEE WETZEL - Mike, Geralyn, Michael & Lauren
† BUD, MARY REGES & LAURIE - Family
5/17 SUN: † JOHN ZONA - The Shogan Family
† DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PELLA FAMILY- Family
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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 .
7-day candles are $3.00. No envelopes will be used. Money boxes are to the left and right of the shrine. Money will be collected daily.
Stewardship of Treasure - May 2 / 3
Actual Online Giving Budgeted Variance
Offertory $7,357.00 $7,729.68 $13,949.73 $1,136.95
Children’s Env. $9.00
Year to Date $405,823.00 $181,295.68 $613,788.12 -$26,669.44
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.
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
other, give witness to Christ, and welcome all
who desire to be part of our Parish Family.
PRAYER CORNER - In your charity, please pray for those members of our parish family who need our prayers, especially:
Mike Bal las, Tom Bushik, Ruth Ann Chomas, Allan Cook, J im Ferranti , Ronnie Findley, John Gombos , Donna Grubbs, Tim Hamilton, Ethel Lesnicky, Frank Lesnicky, Sr. , Nate Lewand, David Machek , Karen Mulvay, Betty Musser , Lesl ie Paat , Dorothy Pfo f f , Cheryl Roney, Tom Salsg iver , Rebecca Shaw, Francis Simko, Wendy Vincent , and Sgt . Doug Vita le.
NEW OFFICE HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
To drop off church envelopes, please use intercom and slide under office door.
Parish Changes Due to Coronavirus:
• The Church is temporarily closed in an effort to protect parishioners from the spread of Covid-19. Thank you for your understanding. Please be assured of our prayers during these unprecedented times.
• Confessions with Msgr. Paul will be by appointment only.
• Stay Connected! Visit stagneschurch.info and view our YouTube Channel! The link can be found on our website. Msgr. Paul will be providing recorded Mass for:
• Sunday Mass, available to view |4:30 p.m. Saturday evening.
• In addition, look for “Monsignor’s Musings” to be posted as well with messages and prayers to our faithful to help us get through this strange and struggling time together!
• Church office hours are changing to Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The office door will be locked, but Marti and Christine will be in there working behind the scenes to keep our Parish running as smoothly as possible.
• Weekly Offerings can be dropped to the Church Office. Simply press the intercom to the right of the office door to alert the office you are there, then slide your offerings under the door.
• For any other church business, we ask that you phone in, mail, or email us at this time to ensure our health and safety. THANK YOU.
PARISH news AND AROUND the Area
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WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL COMMUNION ? This is a long-standing practice of our Catholic faith. St. Teresa of Jesus wrote: “When you do not receive Communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a
most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you.” [The Way of Perfection, Ch. 35.] A Spiritual Communion can be offered by anyone who desires a deeper union with Christ and is unable to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist. There are many reasons why one may not be able to receive Holy Communion. It may be due to the fact that one is not Catholic; those who have been away from the Church for a long time and have not yet made a good confession; those who are living in a state of serious sin; and also for those who are sick or homebound. This form of prayer is most appropriate in the current situation when members of the faithful are unable to attend Mass. It is good practice to pray the Lord’s Prayer in preparation for Spiritual Communion.
WHAT MUST I DO TO MAKE A SPIRITUAL COMMUNION The key in making a spiritual communion is to express to the Lord our faith in His merciful love and his real presence in the Eucharist. Remember, you are making a spiritual communion because you are unable to receive the Eucharist at Mass. The following prayer service can be used to make a spiritual communion. Here are four easy steps to guide you:
1. Make an act of faith – Express to Jesus your faith in His real presence in the Eucharist.
2. Make an act of love – Offer a prayer of love and gratitude to the Lord.
3. Express your desire to receive Him – Because you are not able to physically receive Jesus, express to Him your desire to receive Him in your heart.
4. Invite Jesus to come into your heart – Ask Jesus to come to you as He would if we were able to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Queen of Angels Catholic School
We are pleased to share that with your efforts, we have collected $1,650.00 during the 2019/2020 Apples for the
Students program year. Thank you to everyone for your time and support you have showed our school. If you would like to help us with this program. please link your Giant Eagle Advantage card to us. Our school code is #0867. Apples For The Students Three Easy Steps: 1. Register your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at GiantEagle.com/AFTS. 2. Enter our School ID # 0867. 3. Shop with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card. The only registered supporters who need to re-register are those who wish to support a different school. Each time your Giant Eagle Advantage Card is scanned, your purchases automatically earn funds used to obtain our overall educational needs. Thank you, once again, for your dedication and commitment to Apples for the Students and Queen of Angels Catholic School.
Spring Picture Update
The Lifetouch lab was temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. They have now reopened with safety
restrictions and are working on printing spring packages. We expect these to arrive within the next few weeks. We will notify you when the packages have arrived. Thank you for your patience. Please contact Mrs. Noblick at [email protected] if you have questions.
ANGEL
CORNER
INSPIRATION - Let my prayer rise up like incense before YOU, my Lord! Psalm 141:2 Did you know? The act of "Lighting a Candle" has deep roots in the Catholic Faith. When you go into St. Agnes Church, you now see the beautiful "Divine Mercy" Chapel with it's candle stands. These candles may be lit by anyone to demonstrate the intention of a person's prayer. The continually burning flame symbolizes the ongoing nature of the prayer even after the person who lit the candle has left the church. Candles may be lit for any reason; sickness, anxiety, death of a loved one, need for
employment OR any other intention you've for which you have been praying. We ask for a $3.00 donation simply to offset the cost of the pillar candles. Day and night our prayer rises like incense before the Lord! Would you like to "Light a Candle"? Here's HOW: MAIL a check payable to: St. Agnes Church (11400 St. Agnes Lane, N. Huntingdon, PA 15642), OR drop off a check/cash to the St. Agnes Church Office (Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and slide it under the Office door. ***Candles burn for 7 days so feel free to "Relight a Candle" or offer new prayer intentions as often as you wish! If you have any questions, call the parish office at 724-863-2626.
AROUND the area PARISH news AND AROUND the Area
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CONNECTING - immune-compromised and elderly St. Agnes parishioners with healthy individuals willing to do grocery shopping or other errands. Items will be left at your door to ensure the health of all. Contact St. Agnes parish office at 724-863-2626 for more information.
HEM OF HIS GARMENT HEALING PRAYER TEAM - available for Zoom or conference calls. Prayer sessions – 30-minute time slots. Email Sandy Monier at [email protected] to schedule a date and time for prayer. END OF LIFE ESSENTIALS - Explore the challenges around preparing for your own or the death of a loved one. Contact Sandy Monier at [email protected] for more information.
Do you need help managing your personal finances in these trying times? - A financial coach has come forward who can offer helpful advice for those St. Agnes parishioners who may be struggling financially and not know what bills to pay and what can be deferred. Please contact the parish office if you need help at 724-863-2626.
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE - If you are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline Network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org for more information.
GRIEF SUPPORT THROUGH ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE - 6 Week Intensive, Wednesdays April 15, to May 20, 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Zoom invites sent to individuals who register via email at [email protected] or 724-600-6767.
PARISH COMMUNITY OUTREACH
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you
clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25: 35-40
As we all are being vigilant in protecting ourselves and our families from contracting, and potentially spreading the Coronavirus to others, we must be mindful of those who are most vulnerable to serious health risks if exposed, and those who will suffer economically during this extremely difficult time. Our parishes are working to be responsive to these needs, as our faith calls us to be proactive and serve those in need with compassion and love. As a faith community, one way that we can help is by purchasing gift cards for those in need. An easy way to purchase a gift card, without having to go to the store, is to purchase give cards through Queen of Angels Catholic School’s Scrip Program. If you would like to donate towards the purchase of gift card for the need, please complete these three easy steps.
1. Fill out the form below. 2. Include a check made payable to Queen of Angels Catholic School. 3. Return/mail both items to a parish office (Immaculate Conception, St. Agnes, or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton)
No going to the store required!!! Queen of Angels Catholic School will fill the gift card orders that were purchased and return the gift cards to the parishes. The parishes will then distribute the gift cards to St. Vincent DePaul for families in need in our area. THANK YOU for your support. If you have any questions, please call St. Agnes Parish Office at 724-863-2626.
PARISH COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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