july 8, 2018 14th sunday ordinary time mass schedule · 2018. 7. 5. · st.agnes parish ~ 186...
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S T . A G N E S P A R I S H ~ 1 8 6 W O B U R N S T , R E A D I N G M A 0 1 8 6 7
J U L Y 8 , 2 0 1 8 1 4 T H S U N D A Y O R D I N A R Y T I M E
We hear in today’s gospel that Jesus returned to his home town but he did not receive a warm reception.
In fact, people questioned his authority and were unwilling to believe his teaching. St. Paul also refers to the trials
and hardships he encountered in his preaching. Despite the rejection they experienced, neither
St. Paul nor Jesus did not back away from their mission.
Pray for the grace to persevere in the work of being a disciple.
MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm | Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am (family), 11:00am, 5:30pm (September-June)
Weekdays (Mass celebrated in Lower Church): 9:00am - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
7:00am - Tuesday and Thursday
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S T. A G N E S P A R I S H ~ 1 8 6 W O B U R N S T, R E A D I N G M A 0 1 8 6 7Office 781.944.0490 • Faith Formation 781.944.4552 • Fax 781.944.4403
Website: www.stagnesreading.org • Email: [email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm | Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am (family), 11:00am, 5:30pm (September-June)
Weekdays (Mass celebrated in Lower Church): 9:00am - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
7:00am - Tuesday and Thursday (6:30am during Lent)
PARISH OFFICE - 184 WOBURN ST, READING, MA 01867 Monday -Friday, 10:00am-3:30pm • Main telephone, 781-944-0490
PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Stephen B. Rock, ext 12 [email protected] Parochail Vicar: Rev. Lambert Nieme, ext 11 [email protected] Senior Priest: Rev. Edward T. Malone, 781.944.0490 ext 15 [email protected] Associate Priest: Rev. Bob Rivers, CSP Deacons: Deacon Bill Reidy, [email protected]
Faith Formation Grades 1-10: [email protected] Director: Paula Colpitts, ext 23
Director, Parish Life: John Canning, ext 10, [email protected] Parish Office Manager: Jacqueline Steele, ext 22, [email protected] Director, Music Ministry: David Colpitts, ext 17, [email protected]
SACRAMENTS Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday at 1pm
2nd & 4th Sunday at Sunday Mass (only one baptism per weekend)
Please call Parish Office to schedule. Baptism - Parent Meeting:
1st Friday of each month at 7pm Parents must attend a baptism meeting prior to
the baptism. Please call Parish Office to schedule.
Marriage: Arrangements are made with a priest at least six months in advance. Please call the Parish office.
Reconciliation: Saturdays, 2:45pm-3:45pm (and during Lent, Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm)
PRAYER TREE REQUESTS: Contact the office or
Information Table, or place note in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Prayer basket. Copies of the Prayer Tree are at the church exits.
MASS AND SANCTUARY LIGHT INTENTIONS, MASS CARDS: Call the Parish Office to schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Friday 9:30am - 12Noon First Friday 9:30am-9:00pm Fridays (Lent and Advent, 9:30am-9:00pm)
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) For anyone interested in becoming Catholic and Catholics who have not been confirmed, please contact Fr. Edward Malone.
GLUTEN ISSUES: Please see a Priest or Deacon before Mass.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL | 781-258-8767 St. Vincent de Paul is known as the "Apostle of Charity" dedicating his life to the service of the poor. Today, the St. Agnes parish family carries on his work: some of us contribute time, some talent and others treasure in the confidential support of our Reading neighbors. Please call us if we can help you.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN Winchester Hospital Chaplain: Mary Beth Moran, 781.756.2295
PARISH REGISTRATION: Welcome to our Parish. Have you registered as
parishioners of St. Agnes? If not, please call the Parish Office or visit our website’s Newcomers Tab.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS: EMAIL to [email protected]
Due Monday by 12Noon
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: (MEETS ON 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH) Fr. Steve Rock (Chair), Steve Goldner (Vice Chair), Mark Blaisdell, Bob Finigan, Janet Davidson-Dee, Jane Fiore, Catherine Sanchez, Joanne Metzger, Heidi O’Connor, Jim O’Leary, Paul Lannon, Jim Murphy, David Ventola
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ALTAR SERVERS: For Youth in Grades 3 and up. Contact: Michelle Goldner, 508.942.9788 or email at [email protected]
STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: MEETS ON 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
An easy, convenient way to support our parish, even when you are away. Call us at the Parish Office for more information!
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Calendar of Events
Saturday, July 14 4:00 pm - John Cullen - Memorial
Sunday, July 15 11:00 am - Norman Martel
Saturday, July 7 7:00 am - Men’s Group - (Lower Church) 2:45 pm - Sacrament of Reconciliation - (LC)
Sunday, July 8
Monday, July 9 8:00AM-1:00PM - SUMP -8 12:30 pm - AA - (Lower Church) 7:00 pm - Alicia’s Angels - (Lower Church)
Tuesday, July 10 8:00AM-1:00PM - SUMP -8 7:00 pm - Youth AA - (Lower Church)
Wednesday, July 11 8:00AM-1:00PM - SUMP -8 10:00 am - Playgroup - (Lower Church)
Thursday, July 12 8:00AM-1:00PM - SUMP -8 10:00 am - Golden Threads - (Lower Church)
Friday, July 13 8:00AM-1:00PM - SUMP -8 9:30am-NOON - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Parent Baptism Meeting (Parish Center)
Saturday, July 14 7:00 am - Men’s Group - (Lower Church) 9:45 am - St. Vincent de Paul Mtg - (Parish Center) 2:45 pm - Sacrament of Reconciliation - (LC)
Sunday, July 15 1:00 pm - Baptisms - (Upper Church) 7:00 pm - Life & Family Ministry Mtg - (Lower Church)
The Sanctuary Candle reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the tabernacle.
This week the Sanctuary Candle is in remembrance of
Phyllis, Romeo, Ronny Fortier
The
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during the school. Thank you so much for your support.
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Scripture for the week of July 8, 2018
8 SUN Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a 9 Mon Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Mt 9:18-26 10 Tue Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Mt 9:32-38 11 Wed Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Mt 10:1-7 12 Thu Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9/Mt 10:7-15 13 Fri Hos 14:2-10/Mt 10:16-23 14 Sat Is 6:1-8/Mt 10:24-33 15 SUN Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14/Mk 6:7-13
How do I respond when someone is critical of me? Do I search myself to find my failings or do I merely look for reasons to
reject their criticism? week of the Question
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Surplus (Deficit) $ 5,418
St. Agnes Parish July 1, 2018 Weekly Offertory
WE ARE IN NEED OF ADULT CATECHISTS FOR THE
JULY 16 - 20
SUMMER SESSION
God gives us many gifts, asking that we share these
with others. Perhaps, working with a group of young
people is one way to respond to God’s call.
Contact: [email protected]
Faith Formation Summer Program - Grade 8 Session: July 9 - 13, 8AM-1PM If you have yet to return the Summer Covenant,
please do so today. Forms are downloadable off the
website and can be returned to the mailbox at the
front of the Parish Center.
St. Agnes/St. Athanasius Collaborative
News TOWN MEETING: JULY 24, 7PM at ST ATHANASIUS
CHURCH
Parishioners from St. Agnes and St. Athanasius are
invited to come to this town meeting to better
understand the collaborative process and how we
can all be a positive force in this transition.
SUMMER MASS SCHEDULES - Many parishioners
have wondered how St. Agnes and St. Athanasius
parishes’ recent changes will affect the Mass
schedules at both parishes.
The Mass schedules at both parishes will remain the
same for the summer: there will be no changes for
the summer.
We have the blessing of having Fr. Michael Okafor
here with us for the summer. Fr. Michael is from
Nigeria and is a mission priest working in the Ivory
Coast.
Welcome, Fr. Michael!
Confirmation Catechist Idea Sharing
Monday, July 16, 6:00PM This meeting is for the purpose of evaluating past
years’ programming and to share ideas on best
practices for Confirmation programming this coming
Fall. Catechists that will be teaching this upcoming
Fall, as well as catechists who have taught in past
years are encouraged to come.
Please pray for all those who will be influenced by our Summer Faith Program,
that through our shared experiences we gain a deeper love for Jesus.
Children will be attending the 9AM Daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
families, please celebrate with us!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE
God of compassion, we pray for our loved ones in the military, who offer themselves for the sake of others and who are separated from family and loved ones. Care for them, meet their needs. Grant them courage, compassion, strength,
and all they need for the living of these days. Sustain them through their every trial. Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.
Please pray for all service members, and especially for:
Lt. Jared Peledge (US Army Reserves), Sgt. Jeff Peledge (US Army Rangers), Spc. William T. Fisher (US Army),
LCPL Peter O’Connor (USMC), Corporal Daniel Gonzales (US Marine Corps),
1LT Nicholas Staffier (US Army), PFC Robert Ciaccio (USMC)
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Honoring Our Lady of Fatima St. Theresa Parish
63 Winter Street, North Reading
The Legion of Mary will be
celebrating Our Lady of Fatima
Apparition. Please join us for
Mass, Rosary, procession and
collation.
7:30 pm Friday, July 13th
For more information call 978 664 3024
Transformed in Love Marriage Prep Transformed in Love for engaged couples is the
Archdiocesan program for marriage preparation.
For upcoming 2018 dates, locations, and
registration information, visit bostoncatholic.org/
familylife or contact Liz Cotrupi at
Hope of the Nations A conference sponsored by Hope Conferences and the Archdiocese of Boston is returning on Sept. 15 to
Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The program runs from 8:30AM-6:00PM, doors open at 8:00. "Hope, Healing
and Deliverance" is this year's theme. Keynote speakers include Dr. Ralph Martin, noted author, speaker, and
professor on topics related to the New Evangelization and Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New
Evangelization; and Dr. Mary Healy, professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit
and an author/speaker on evangelization, scripture, healing, and the spiritual life. For registration and
details, visit hopeconferences.com.
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By Dr. Scott Hahn
Son of Mary
As we've walked with the apostles in the Gospels in recent weeks, we've witnessed Jesus command the wind
and sea, and order a little girl to arise from the dead.
But He seems to meet His match in His hometown of Nazareth. Today's Gospel is blunt: "He was not able to
perform any mighty deed there."
Why not? Because of the people's lack of faith. They acknowledged the wisdom of His words, the power of
His works. But they refused to recognize Him as a prophet come among them, a messenger sent by God.
All they could see was how much “this man” was like them - a carpenter, the son of their neighbor, Mary,
with brothers and sisters.
Of course, Mary was ever-virgin, and had no other children. The Gospel refers to Jesus' brothers as Paul re-
fers to all Israelites as his brothers, the children of Abraham (see Romans 9:3,7).
That's the point in today's Gospel, too. Like the prophet Ezekiel in today's First Reading, Jesus was sent by
God to the rebellious house of Israel, where He found His own brothers and sisters obstinate of heart and in
revolt against God.
The servant is not above the Master (see Matthew 10:24). As His disciples, we too face the mockery and con-
tempt we hear of in today's Psalm. And isn't it often hardest to live our faith among those in our own families,
those who think they really know us, who define us by the people we used to be - before we chose to walk
with Jesus?
As Paul confides in today's Epistle, insults and hardships are God's way of teaching us to rely solely on His
grace.
Jesus will work no mighty deeds in our lives unless we abandon ourselves to Him in faith. Blessed then are
those who take no offense in Him (see Luke 7:23). Instead, we must look upon Him with the eyes of servants -
knowing that the son of Mary is also the Lord enthroned in the heavens.
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