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Saint Agnes ParishSaint Agnes ParishSaint Agnes ParishSaint Agnes Parish
December 24December 24December 24December 24----25, 201625, 201625, 201625, 2016
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Nativity of the Lord - December 24-25, 2016
At this season of giving thanks to God, we give thanks for the volunteers who give so much to Saint Agnes Parish. To those who serve our Parish as Altar Servers, Catechists and Aides in our Religious Education Programs, the Choir, those who clean and decorate the Church, Eucharistic Ministers, Fidelity House Volunteers, the Parish Finance Council, Lectors, the Parish Pastoral Council, School Volunteers, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Ushers and many others, we say “thank you”. In your name contributions have been made to The Arlington Food Pantry and The Pro-Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston.
The Priests and Staff of Saint Agnes The Priests and Staff of Saint Agnes The Priests and Staff of Saint Agnes The Priests and Staff of Saint Agnes
ParishParishParishParish
wish you and your familywish you and your familywish you and your familywish you and your family
a Blessed Christmasa Blessed Christmasa Blessed Christmasa Blessed Christmas
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodThe Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
New Year’s Day 2017New Year’s Day 2017
The Mass schedule on Saturday and Sunday, December 31, The Mass schedule on Saturday and Sunday, December 31, 20162016--January 1, 2017 will be the regular weekend schedule.January 1, 2017 will be the regular weekend schedule.
Saint Agnes Parish joyfully welcomes Eveleen Ofelia Leon
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.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Nativity of the Lord - December 24-25, 2016
The Offertory Collection was not processed before the bulletin was printed. There was an early deadline because of the Christmas Holiday.
There is only one collection today , supporting the needs of the retired priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. Please be as generous as you can on behalf of the retired priests who continue to serve us. Thank you for your generosity.
Grand Annual Collection – Thank you for your most generous response to this collection. The amount donated up to this week is $90,135. Your generosity to your Parish is sincerely appreciated. Contributions may be made at any time.
Margaret Ryan, Michael Colpitts, George M. Herlihy, William J. Perry and Catherine Greenland, whose Funeral Masses were celebrated last week.
Sunday, December 25, 2016 Christmas Day
Monday, December 26, 2016 7:00 A.M. Anne Driscoll Anniversary
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 7:00 A.M. Luigi D’Angelo Anniversary
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 7:00 A.M. Leonard Mitchell Anniversary
Thursday, December 29, 2016 7:00 A.M. James and Mary McGrath Memorial
Friday, December 30, 2016 7:00 A.M.. John F. Doyle Anniversary
Saturday, December 31, 2016 7:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:15 P.M.
William and Mary Golden and Family James and Eileen Moynihan Lawrence R. Babine
Memorial Memorial Anniversary
Mass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next WeekendMass Schedule for Next Weekend
Saturday, December 31, 2016 4:00 P.M. Lower Church Father Bennett 5:15 P.M. Lower Church Father Bennett Sunday, January 1, 2017 7:00 A.M. Lower Church Father Graham 9:00 A.M. Upper Church Father Flatley 10:30 A.M. Upper Church Father Graham 12:00 Noon Upper Church Father Flatley 5:00 P.M. Lower Church Father Graham
Bulletin Announcements must be received at the Parish Center by
Monday morning.
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.
III Michael J. Siciliano and Anne Walsh Regan
2017 calendars are available at the doors of the Church.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Nativity of the Lord - December 24-25, 2016
The annual March for Life will be held in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 27, 2017. If you’ve never participated, you are missing out on an unforgettable experience! Join hundreds of thousands of
others in the march to the U.S. Supreme Court to defend unborn babies. A bus is leaving from the Saint Camillus parking lot on January 26 and will return on January 28. A few bus seats and hotel rooms remain Call Joe Kolb (781-844-0353), Additional trips at http://www.masscitizensforlife.org/sign-2017-march-life-bus.
Classes resume January 8, 2017.
Family Liturgy Committee: Thanks everyone for their generosity to the Advent Collection.
Blessed Christmas and Joyous New Year to everyone in the Confirmation Program!
No Classes December 25 and January 1 Classes Resume January 8.
The Boston Sock Exchange Ministry serves our homeless brothers and sisters on Boston Common each month. We are especially in need of men’s
new socks, men’s winter gloves (L/XL), 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, January 13, at 7:00 PM to prepare sandwiches and to help organize donations. We are in need of volunteers to help with distribution on Saturday, January 14, at 11:00 AM on Boston Common. Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For information please contact Sheila O’Brien: [email protected] .
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
It is not too early to start thinking of the 2017-2018 School year. Some grades are already at capacity. Avoid the rush, make an appointment to tour the school.
Open House, Sunday January 29, 2017, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Mark your calendars .
The students, faculty and staff, along with our Principal, Mr. Robert A. Penta, wish all our alumni, friends and parishioners all the blessings and joys of the Christmas season.
Building Hours - Fidelity House will be closed December 26 and January 2. Full day programs for children in kindergarten and up on December
27, 28, 29, and 30. Trips include Jump On In and Indoor Mini-golf. Register on line or stop in for more information. From all of us at Fidelity House have a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2017.
Basketball Clinics- For boys and girls 6-14 will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 27, 28 and 29 from 9-12 noon. The clinic will feature offensive drills and games. Registration forms are available at Fidelity House.
Preschool and Pre-K Openings – Register for January! 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. Children are welcome to attend 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or choose a morning or afternoon option.
Winter Brochure - Fidelity House’s Winter brochure is being finalized. Programs starting in January include Tot Sports, Instructional Floor Hockey on Tuesdays, Gymnastics, Cooking, Basketball for grades K-5 on Friday, Volleyball, Polar Bear Football, and 5th-8th grade boys and girls Floor Hockey. New program ideas are welcome. Open Recreation – Membership to Fidelity House’s Open Recreation Program is open to all 2nd graders through high school. There are game rooms for different ages, gym time and many other programs you can register for. Join the fun at Fidelity House!
5th-8th Grade Floor Hockey – Intramural league on Friday nights. Scrimmage games begin January 6.
Preschool Sports – Floor hockey meets on Wednesdays at 12:40 and Basketball with lower hoops meets on Mondays at 12:40. Please see our Winter Brochure for other great youth programs.
Please visit www.fidelityhouse.org to register on-line or get more information about our great programs.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Nativity of the Lord - December 24-25, 2016
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
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.
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.
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