“Energized by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Eucharist, we the parishioners of St. Agnes, St. Paul of the Cross and St. Rose, in joyful unity embrace our baptismal call to worship God,
spread the good news of Jesus Christ, build up a welcoming community of faith and hope, and lovingly serve and comfort those in need.”
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
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9:15-10:45 am (SR) Bi-Weekly Faith Formation & Confirmation Y2 - BH 9:45 am (SP) Mass: Helen Seiler - By Estate
11 am - 12 pm (SR) 1st Eucharist Rehearsal
11:30 am (SA) Mass: Ben DiStasio - By Ann & Cookie Stewart
1-2 pm (SA) 1st Eucharist Rehearsal Monday, April 16th Father at Convocation 8:00 am (SR) Mass: Rev. Michael Hogan - By Estate 8:15 am (SA) Morning Prayer
9:00 am (SP) Morning Prayer
1:00 pm (SR) St. Rose Women’s Club - Brendan Hall
Tuesday, April 17th Father at Convocation 8:15 am (SA) Morning Prayer
9:00 am (SP) Morning Prayer
Wednesday, April 18th
Father at Convocation
8:00 am (SR) Morning Prayer
8:15 am (SA) Morning Prayer
9:00 am (SP) Morning Prayer
5:30 pm (SA) Finance Council Mtg. - Office
Thursday, April 19th
8:00 am (SR) Mass: Marie, Anna & John Fallon - By Estate
8:15 am (SA) Morning Prayer
9:00 am (SP) Morning Prayer.
2:00-4:00 pm Rosary Women May Baskets - SP
7:00 pm Avon Interfaith Mtg. - Avon Central Presb.
Friday, April 20th
8:00 am (SR) Morning Prayer 8:15 am (SA) Mass: Richard S. Maher - By Dave & Beth Peck 12:00 pm Parish Offices Closed Saturday, April 21st
8:00 am (SR) Mass: Kenneth & Ken Andreotta - By Gloria Andreotta
9:45 am (SP) Mass: Michele Dooley Tuck - By Ellen Weber & Family
10:45 am (SP) Coffee Hour - Church Hall
11 am - 12:30 pm (SR) HS Youth Ministry - Brendan Hall
11:30 am (SA) Mass: For the People of our Parish
4:00 pm (SR) Young Adult Group - Brendan Hall
The Glorified Body of Christ Today’s Gospel passage picks up where the familiar story of the Road to Emmaus left off – Our Lord being recognized in the breaking of the bread. Much like the mystery of Jesus being totally God and totally human is, so is the concept of the glorified body of Jesus after his Resurrection difficult to grasp. On one hand that body seems more spiritual than physical, as when Jesus first appears to the Apostles in the upper room. How could He have gotten in when the door had been closed and locked? His existence seems to be entirely spiritual. But then Jesus asks for something to eat and immediately consumes the food they give him. Clearly, the Savior has a real body with normal human needs. His glorified body is both fully human, as it was from the moment of the Incarnation in Mary’s immaculate womb, and fully divine existing in eternity in Heaven. The same glorified body is present to us in the Most Blessed Sacrament. In Holy Communion we share in the divine nature of Jesus, even as we consume the “bread of Heaven”. As He did for the disciples on their way to Emmaus and the Apostles in the Upper Room, Jesus wants to ‘open our minds to understand the scriptures’. The various elements of our faith life complement and advance one another: prayer, the Sacraments, letting God’s love and light shine through charitable works of mercy. Ultimately, it’s a matter of grace that comes to us through God’s love and mercy. We can know these benefits in different ways: observing His greatness in the wonder of creation, experiencing the joy of family, feeling warmth when we extend our hand to someone in need, having peace in the reception of Holy Communion. Sacred scripture is the key to understanding God’s love. The Bible is the reference manual of life; our Basic Instructions Before Leaving Ear th. Jesus highlights “repentance for the forgiveness of sins” in today’s Gospel, and John’s first letter emphasizes obedience to God’s will: “The way we may be sure that we know him is to keep his commandments.” Significant changes in our lives, the hallmark of repentance, won’t happen overnight. Whether turning from serious sin or seeking to enhance a virtue; all things are possible with God’s grace! Trust in Jesus and follow in His way. Easter Blessings,
Father Michael
Lessions from the Vineyard —with Fr. George Heyman
The faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a large number of theological beliefs and ethical principles. In fact, all three religions revere the Prophet Abraham and share more in common with each other than other religious traditions.
Thursday, April 19th ~ Islamic Faith Thursday, May 10th ~ Jewish Faith
Thursday, June 21st ~ Christian Faith
7pm - 8:30 pm St. Matthew Church, Livonia
A NOTE FROM FATHER MIKE
Pray for our Deceased
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Helen Berry - Linda Dooley’s Mom
Vincent M. McKeown Sr.
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Signupgenius.com s St. Agnes Ministry Coordinator: Bernie Zapf [email protected]
Lector: Coordinator:
Min. of Com.: Altar Server:
Usher/Greeter:
T. Sullivan Please Volunteer Please Volunteer Please Volunteer Please Volunteer D. Roland
Lector: Coordinator:
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Saturday ~ 4pm St. Agnes
Ministry Schedule for: April 21 & 22, 2018
Sunday ~11:30am St. Agnes
M.L. Marks B. Zapf B. Zapf, J. Marks Please Volunteer
Please Volunteer Copies of schedule can be found in the Sacristy.
Bi-weekly Faith Formation: Apr 15 & 29—Parents join for a closing prayer service.
St. Rose Pancake Breakfast: April 29 at Brendan Hall
Sr. High Youth Ministry: April 22 Last gathering at St. Paul of the Cross 11am -12:30pm
1st
Eucharist Preparation— Parent/Child Session: Rehearsal April 15th.
Pray for us as we prepare for 1st Eucharist! Lauren Burke, Gwyneth Collins, Samantha Decker, Elena Giorgis, Lea Hassett, Lydia Kashorek, Natalie Kenny, Gerard Koehler, Aryan Marrocco, Brian Pedicone, Leah Rodgers,
W. Andrew Schlueter, Kate Schwan, Nicholas Simons, John Talty, Alexandra Wood.
Pray for us as we begin Immediate Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation! Noah Blocher, Michael Carrick,
Molly Carrick, Joseph Frazer, Maeve Gaynor, Bridget Hayes, Jack Hulsey, Gabrielle Kashorek, Emma Kostraba, Isabel Marzec, Madison Marzec, Shannon McLaughlin, Michael Oldziej, Cameron Salvati, Liberty Shoemaker, Alyssa Smith, Clare Talty, Kate Tanner, Allyson VanDuser, Mackenzie Yaddaw
Confirmation: Sacred Heart Cathedral on May 2 at 7pm. All are welcome – Arrive early for good seating. Confirmation Follow-up Event: May 9 at 6pm, Brendan Hall. ALL parishioners in our faith community are welcome to join the Confirmands for an evening of sharing faith. Light dinner included. Come and share your love of our faith with the recently Confirmed students. SAVE THE DATES: For Summer planning~ ØSummer Institute for grades 7-9 (including Confirmation Year 1 & 2), July 8-12, St. Agnes Campus ØVacation Bible Camp – Honeoye Falls, August 6-10 ØVacation Bible School – Avon, August 14-17
Faith Formation Snapshot
High School students are available to help with odd jobs: yard work, shoveling, running errands, etc. Please contact Aimee Calhoun 721-8621
or Carmen Ishman 217-1061 for more info.
April Rosary Craft Meeting at St. Paul of the Cross ~ Thursday afternoon, 2-4pm, April 19, 2018
The Rosary Women of St Paul of the Cross will be meeting, Thursday, April 19, to work on our annual “May Basket” craft project for our homebound parishioners. Carol Bettin has put together a painting project. All supplies will be provided. Please join us for an afternoon of messy fun!
We will begin the afternoon with recitation of the Rosary at 2 pm, at St. Paul of the Cross, followed by a working craft meeting and refreshments, downstairs in the church hall. Bring a friend. Please note the time change from an evening to an afternoon meeting, this month.
If Anyone is interested in delivering a project to one of our homebound members, please let me know (Sue @ 624-3119). A visit is much appreciated!
Celebrate Easter Season – Day Retreat April 17, 2018 Theme: “How Much Does God Love You?” Presented by: Fr. Frank Jones, C.Ss.R. Rector/Director of Notre Dame Retreat House 9:00am – 3:00pm (Morning coffee & conference/lunch/Reconciliation/Mass) There is a $25.00 fee. Please call 585-394-5700 or email: [email protected] to REGISTER!
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10 Trip Raffle - Update Thank you to our wonderful committee and parents for all of your time, talents and treasures that made our event such a success. The event was well attend-ed and lots of fun! Congratulations to:
Costa Rica—Karl Jines Southwest Airlines with Hotels.com—Jeanette Cullinan
Southwest Airlines with $100 gift Card— Mountain Horse Farm in Naples— Splash Lagoon—Bruce Donnan Washington DC—Christine Peck Samoset Resort—Sandra Yunker
Keuka Lake—Denise Schwan Virginia Beach—Clancy
Woodcliff Resort—Andrea Sawyer
Spread the Word . . .Open House For Prospective Students. Saturday, April 28th 10am—12pm Featuring the “Mini - Ark” Animals
Invite your Friends and Family and Co-Workers to learn more about St. Agnes School Register Now for PreK4 and Kindergarten through 6th grade. Contact the school office at 226-8500 to schedule a tour and for more information. Visit www.stagnesavon.org to learn more about St. Agnes School
St. Agnes School Yard Sale June 1-2
Start saving items for the St. Agnes School Yard Sale! Do you know someone who is moving? Furniture,
household goods, books, toys and decorations accepted. NO TV’s or clothes.
We will have Drop Off dates coming up soon!!
St. Rose Ministry Coordinator: Jeanne LaRue [email protected] St. Paul of the Cross Ministry Coordinator: Andrea Hulsey [email protected]
Lector:
Coordinator: Min. of Com.: Altar Server:
Usher/Greeter:
A.J. Stephany B. Gregory S. Connelly, K. Fontaine See Schedule B. Lynch, C. Swanger, F. Reynolds, J. Shutrick
Ministry Schedule for: April 22, 2018
Sunday ~9:45am St. Paul of the Cross M.J. Welch M. Tenny J. Wallan, B. Kolstee, T. Zornow See Altar Server Schedule C. Nikodem, B. Shusda, P. Tkaczow, T. Zornow
Sunday ~ 8am St. Rose
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Min. of Com.: Altar Server:
Usher/Greeter:
Copies of schedule can be found in the Sacristy. s signupgenius.com
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Women’s Retreat Weekend
Our Women’s Cluster Retreat is May 4-6, 2018 at Notre Dame Retreat House on beautiful Canandaigua Lake. Our theme this year is ‘Love, Hope, Faith.’ Please plan on joining us! SA-Mary Liccini 226-2415 SP-Lorraine Hoffmann 624-2703 SR-Jeanne LaRue 506-6411
Hey Young Adults….Join us! We are meeting twice a month on Sunday Afternoons.
4:00 - 5:30pm
St. Rose ~ Brendan Hall
See http://rosepaulagnesya.weebly.com for more information.
Prayer Shawl Ministry We are re-activating our Prayer Shawl Ministry. Patterns are available for Crochet and Knit.…or use your own pattern. Shawls will be blessed monthly by Father Michael at Mass and made available to anyone in need. Drop off your completed shawls or donations of yarn at church or at the parish office. Contact the parish office with any questions. Thank you!
Spring Time Wish List! At St. Agnes Church, we are in need of a power washer. If anyone has one that they no longer need or want, please consid-er a donation. We are building our wish list of projects once the weather gets warmer. If you have any time to volunteer, please call Bonnie at 226-2100. Please call or email with any items that you no-tice need attention, and we will add them to our project list.
· The porch at the rectory of St. Rose (where Father Mike lives) needs some boards replaced and paint.
· The former rectory at St. Agnes needs to be painted on the outside.
· The small porch roof at the office (facing the school) needs to be repaired- roof and fascia
· Soffits at the office are in need of repair. Thank you for any time you can devote to these projects!
