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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts. - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - December 26-27, 2015
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.
Saint Agnes Family Group will not meet this week due to the Christmas holiday. We will resume January 5.
Parish Coffee Hour : At the conclusion of 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!
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Thursday, December 31, 2015Thursday, December 31, 2015Thursday, December 31, 2015Thursday, December 31, 2015
4:00 P.M. (Lower Church)
Friday, January 1, 2016Friday, January 1, 2016Friday, January 1, 2016Friday, January 1, 2016
7:00 A.M. (Lower Church)
10:00 A.M. (Lower Church)
12:00 Noon (Lower Church)
5:00 P.M. (Lower Church)
Saint Agnes Month’s Mind Bereavement Mass As an expression of sympathy, Saint Agnes Parish celebrates a Month’s Mind Mass to remember the parishioners whose Funerals took place during the previous month. Today we remember Phoebe
Doyle, Thomas Daly, Jr., Barbara Lee, Maria Dutra, Paul J. Doyle, Rose Arnold, Rita Arseneau, Mary V. Errico and Lena Trubiano.
Saint Agnes Parish joyfully welcomes Leah Ren ée Swartz
No classes today Classes resume next Sunday, January 3.
Respect Life Mass : Sunday, January 17 at 10:30. Dedicated to prayer for respect of all human life. Coffee hour after Mass in the Arlington Catholic library.
Baby Shower for the Unborn to benefit Pregnancy Help, weekends of
January 17 and January 24.
March for Life Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. will be held on January 22, 2016, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts. - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - December 26-27, 2015
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.
People living with depression : Next meeting of the depression peer support and prayer group, Thursday, January 21, Saint Agnes Parish Center, 6:30-8:00 PM. For more information, contact Karen Celano: 516-946-6287 or kcelano@gmail.com.
No classes today Classes resume next Sunday,
January 3 The Family Liturgy Committee thanks all who donated warm winter
items throughout Advent to help children in Arlington.
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
Happy New Year! Principal Robert Penta, the faculty, staff and students of Saint Agnes School, wish Saint Agnes parishioners a Happy and a Blessed New Year.
Open House : Sunday, January 31, 2016, 10AM-1PM. Meet teachers,
students and parents, enjoy refreshments and tour the School. Contact School Office: 781-643-9031.
Prayer that does not lead to practical action for your brother, the poor, the sick, those in need of help, a brother in difficulty, is sterile and incomplete. Pope Francis
Boston Sock Exchange Ministry serves our homeless brothers and sisters on Boston Common on the second Saturday of each month. As you
transition your wardrobe, please remember the homeless who would benefit from seasonal clothing you no longer require. Bring men’s and women’s seasonally-appropriate clothing donations to the bins in the
Church and Parish Center. We need new socks, warm gloves, winter hats, and winter coats as well as cases of bottled water. Join us in the Parish Center on Friday, January 8 at 7:00 PM to prepare sandwiches and to help organize donations. We need volunteers to help with distribution on Saturday, January 9 at 11:00 AM on Boston Common. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For information, contact Sheila O’Brien: obriensmo@hotmail.com .
The students and staff of Arlington Catholic High School helped to make the season brighter during the Christmas season by providing toys for homeless children sponsored by the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. The students and staff truly embrace the mantra that “It is better to give than to receive.”
Fidelity House’s Winter brochure is being finalized. January Programs include; Nancy Drew Mystery Book Club, Lego Club, Tot Basketball on Mondays, Tot Floor Hockey on Wednesdays, Instructional Floor
Hockey on Tuesdays, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Cooking, Basketball for grades K-5 on Friday, Polar Bear Football, Jr. NBA for 8-10 year olds and 11-13 tear olds meets on Saturday mornings, and 5th-8th grade boys and girls Floor Hockey. New program ideas are always welcome.
Full Day and Early Release Day Program – Fidelity House’s School Age Child Care Program offers full day programs and early release day programs. Full Day Programs include Monday, December 28, Tuesday, December 29, Wednesday, December 30 and Thursday, December 31. Program is open to children in Kindergarten and up.
Basketball Clinics- For boys and girls 7-14 will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 28-30 from 9 - 12 noon. The clinic will feature offensive drills and games. Registration forms are available at Fidelity House.
Building Hours - Fidelity House will be closed at 5:30 pm on December 31 Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy 2016.
Adult Volunteers – If you are available to help out short term/long term or seasonal please give us a call. Volunteer opportunities include but not limited to Preschool Assistant, light office work, assisting in our recreation programs.
Preschool and Pre-K Openings – Fidelity House’s Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Program have openings. Children ages 2 year 9 months and up are welcome. The program is in its 38th year and is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Please visit www.fidelityhouse.org to register on-line or call 781-648- 2005 for more information.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts. - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - December 26-27, 2015
Mass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next Weekend
Saturday, January 2, 2016 4:00 P.M. Lower Church Father Bennett 5:15 P.M. Lower Church Father Graham Sunday, January 3, 2016 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 Offertory Collection was not processed before the bulletin was printed. There was an early deadline because of the Christmas Holiday.
Grand Annual Collection – Thank you for your most generous response to this collection. The amount donated up to this week is $78,222. Your generosity to your Parish is sincerely appreciated. Contributions may be made at any time.
Sister Catherine St. Claire Flaherty and Rev. Joseph P. LaRaia, whose Funeral Masses were celebrated last week.
Saint Agnes Parish offers Online Giving. This service is safe and secure and convenient! Sign up at our website: www.saintagnes.net. We encourage parishioners who sign up for Online Giving to discontinue their weekly envelopes.
Sunday, December 27, 2015 7:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M.
James J. Rubino Month’s Mind Bereavement Mass
1st Anniversary
Monday, December 28, 2015 7:00 A.M. Anne Driscoll Anniversary
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 7:00 A.M. James and Mary McGrath Memorial
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 7:00 A.M. Daniel J. Doherty Anniversary
Thursday, December 31, 2015 7:00 A.M. John J. Doyle Anniversary
Friday, January 1, 2016 7:00 A.M. Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
Saturday, January 2, 2016 7:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:15 P.M.
John R. Wiseman, Sr. John A., Rita A. Flanagan & Foley Families George and Edna Varnum and John Tate
Anniversary Memorial Memorial
Sunday, January 3, 2016 10:30 A.M. Christmas Flower Intentions
Bulletin Announcements must be received at the Parish Center by
Monday morning.
Schedule for the Week Tuesday, December 29,2015
7:00 P.M. - Fatima Apostolate Prayer Hour No Confession on Thursday, December 31.
No Adoration on First Friday, January 1.
On the feast of the Holy Family we celebrate the fact that we all belong to God’s Holy Family. Through your gifts, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul was able to bring Christmas joy and hope to those less fortunate.
III - David M. Beck and Lauren R. McLucas
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts. - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - December 26-27, 2015
Rev. Brian M. Flatley, Pastor Rev. John J. Graham, Parochial Vicar
Religious Education 781-646-5579 religioused@saintagnes.net Joyce Patriacca, Director
Arlington Confirmation Program 781-641-6621 confirmation@saintagnes.net 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 Stephen Biagioni, Principal
Saint Agnes Music Ministry 617-833-0364 mrv2022@gmail.com 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: parish@saintagnes.net 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)
Meet Fr. Vin −The Gift of Family
As the pastor of three parishes in Dorchester and Mattapan, Fr. Vin’s responsibilities are extraordinary. While his daily work is a source of great joy, it’s the love and devotion of a special sister named Connie that restores his spirit.
When Fr. Vin’s parents passed away, he and his sister Eileen became the sole guardians of their disabled sister. For Fr. Vin, being a brother and a priest for Connie is an immense blessing. The unconditional love that he receives from Connie—especially at the end of a busy day— continues to fill his heart with gratitude.
Fr. Vin selflessly dedicates his life in service to others. This Christmas, show your gratitude with a gift that cares for Fr. Vin and the health and well-being of all the priests who faithfully serve our Archdiocese of Boston.
Text the word PRIEST to 56512 or make a gift through your parish collection at Christmas Mass.
Thank you for your generous support of the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust.
“A priest, whoever he may be, is always another Christ.”
-Saint Josemaría Escrivá
To submit your special intentions to be remembered by our senior priests during the celebration of Holy Mass at Regina Cleri each week, please visit clergyfunds.org/intentions.
To watch a short video on Fr. Vin and Connie,visit clergyfunds.org.
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