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St. Agnes Catholic Community Many Visions † One People
Second Sunday of Lent March 17, 2019
OUR PARISH MISSION To know Christ, and to make Him better known by
all, teaching and sharing the Faith, providing worship and spiritual growth opportunities, and serving those in need.
PARISH OFFICE 3966 Chestnut Ave. Concord, CA 94519 Tel: (925) 689-0838 Fax: (925) 689-7899
Website: www.stagnesparish.net E-Mail: [email protected] Instagram: stagnesparishconcord
Twitter: @stagnesparish
OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00am - Noon & 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Rev Fr. Johnson Abraham, Pastor (925) 689-0838
Marlene McCann, Business Manager [email protected]
Deacon Bill Drobick
Confirmation/Life Teen Coordinator [email protected]
Deacon Tony Reyes [email protected]
Linda D'Souza Religious Ed / Liturgy Coordinator
Donna Cassianos Secretary–Religious Education
Pete Frevele, Director of Music Ministry [email protected]
Donna Roberts, Bulletin Editor [email protected]
Linus Farias, Pastoral Council Chair [email protected]
SCHOOL OFFICE
3886 Chestnut Ave., Concord Tel: (925) 689-3990
Website: www.stagnesconcord.com Office Hours: 7:30-4:00 M-F
Jill Lucia, Principal [email protected]
Ana Kelley, Secretary [email protected]
STAFF
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM
MONDAY—THURSDAY 8:00 AM in Chapel
FRIDAY 8:15 AM in Church
SATURDAY
Daily Mass: 8:00 AM in the Chapel Reconciliation: 3:30 PM
Sunday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
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Calendar for the Week
Mass Intentions Saturday, March 16, 2019 5:00 p.m. For the People of St. Agnes, Living and Deceased
Sunday, March 17, 2019 7:00 a.m. Peter Lazzarini—Repose
9:00 a.m. Ludwik Fidelus—Repose Greg Scaletti—Repose Richard Schmidt—Repose
11:00 a.m. Anastacia & Segudino Acma—Repose Hal Baltazor—Repose Gregoria Maranan—Repose
5:00 p.m. Hal Baltazor—Repose Linda Moran—Repose Marco Michelato—Repose
Monday, March 18, 2019 8:00 a.m. Carmen Santos—Repose Jimena Cerna—Special Intention
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8:00 a.m. Delia D’Souza—Repose
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 8:00 a.m. Communion Service Only
Thursday, March 21, 2019 8:00 a.m. Delia D’Souza—Repose
Friday, March 22, 2019 8:15 a.m. George Conlow—Repose Brother Stephen Cox—Repose Sal LoGrasso—Repose
Saturday, March 23, 2019 8:00 a.m. Delia D’Souza
5:00 p.m. Hal Baltazor—Repose Anna Espejo—Special Intention The Walton Family—Special Intention
Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:00 a.m. For the Parishioners of St. Agnes, Living and Deceased
9:00 a.m. Betty Ciulla—Repose Marco Michelato—Repose Greg Scaletti—Repose
11:00 a.m. Tom McEachran—Repose John & Geraldine Van Nieuwburg—Repose Elvira Zenarosa—Repose
5:00 p.m. Mercedes Atanacio—Repose Renante Buendia—Repose Pabilta Perez—Repose
Parish Events and Meetings Sunday, March 17, 2019 Hospitality after all Sunday Masses 9:00 a.m. RCIA—A.R. 2:30 p.m. Confirmation Preparation Classes
Monday, March 18, 2019 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass—Chapel 5:00 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation—Classrooms 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Business Meeting— Church Hall 7:00 p.m. EDGE—Cauchi Hall
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass—Chapel 6:00 p.m. Preschool Dad’s Night—Cauchi Hall 7:00 p.m. Communications Committee—G.P. 7:00 p.m. Buildings & Grounds—A.R.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 8:00 a.m. Communion Service—Chapel 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul—A.R. 7:30 p.m. Youth Band Practice
Thursday, March 21, 2019 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass—Chapel 9:30 a.m. Scripture Study—A.R. 6:00 p.m. ICF—Cauchi Hall 6:00 p.m. Lenten Soup Meal—Church Hall 6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir Practice—Church 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice—Church
Friday, March 22, 2019 8:15 a.m. Daily Mass—Church 5:30 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry—Church Hall 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross—Church
Saturday, March 23, 2019 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass—Chapel 8:30 a.m. Lector Practice—Church 6:00 p.m. La Morita Parent Meeting/Retreat— Cauchi Hall Fair Trade after all Weekend Masses March 23‐24.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: St. Patrick’s Day Monday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem Tuesday: St. Joseph Wednesday: Spring begins; Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sundown Friday: Abs nence Saturday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
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Pastor’s Reflection Dear Parishioners,
The transfiguration is a mystery because, though it happened in time, it opens a window onto a world beyond time. For a brief moment, there on the mountain, the veil between time and eternity, between earth and heaven, is lifted. Jesus’ friends catch a glimpse of the invisible, spiritual world of God.
Though the transfiguration is a mystery, it is not that we can understand nothing about it; but that we can understand will always be less than the whole. The transfiguration yields its secret only if we respect its mystery. The gospel writers do so by describing it in symbols.
∙ the high mountain; ∙ the appearance of Moses and Elijah; ∙ the three booths which Peter wants to erect; ∙ the cloud; ∙ the heavenly voice.
In the thought-world of the Bible, mountains symbolize remoteness from ordinary worldly affairs, and nearness to God. Moses received the Ten Commandments atop Mt. Sinai. Elijah staged his dramatic contest with the false prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel.
Moses and Elijah, the two greatest heroes of Jesus’ people, symbolize the special relationship of the people to God. Together they point to Jesus as the one who fulfills all his people’s hopes and expectations. Jesus is greater than either of them, greater than Moses and Elijah together. The three booths or tents which Peter wants to erect are reminiscent of the Jewish Feast of Booths, a joyful autumn celebration that recalled the time when God’s people lived in tents during their desert wanderings.
The cloud is the most striking symbol of all. Repeatedly in holy Scripture the cloud symbolizes God’s presence. During their desert wanderings God’s people were led onward by a cloud. A cloud received the risen Lord at his Ascension. The voice from the cloud repeats the words heard at Jesus’ baptism: “This is my beloved Son, on whom my favor rests.” Here, however, the words are addressed not to Jesus, but to his disciples. The concluding words, “Listen to him,” remind us of Moses’ prophecy: “The Lord your God will raise up a prophet from among you like myself, and you shall listen to him” (Dt. 18:15).
The transfiguration of Jesus invites us to look beyond mere skin-deep changes, regardless of how dramatic these may seem. Changing one’s outward physical appearance or even one’s external demeanor can indeed be impressive, but today the transfigured Jesus calls forth a change that evolves from within – transfiguration of mind and heart and spirit. May our Lenten journey help us to go through a spiritual transformation to be a faithful disciple of Jesus. Fr. Johnson
Faith and Spirituality
FOR SPIRITUALITY: DAILY MASS IN THE CHAPEL—Monday ‐ Saturday at 8:00 AM. (Communion Service on Wednesday.) Friday morning at 8:15 AM in the Church.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ‐ Chapel daily from 6 am—9 pm. Contact Sumner or Veronica Peery at 827‐0916 for scheduling.
FOR ADULT LEARNING: SCRIPTURE SHARING: Thursdays from 9:30‐11:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room.
FOR MINISTRY: PRAYER TREE: A ministry of people who pray specifically for those who are ill. Please no fy the parish office if you or a member of your family are in, or going into, the hospital.
HELPING HANDS: Call Pat Lesniak: 682‐9296. Helping Hands provides meals in me of need, such as funeral recep ons, illness or births.
MARTINEZ SHELTER MEALS: Plan a meal for 35 residents. Purchase & prepare food; serve dinner at the shelter. Please contact to volunteer: Anne Kurylo, 925‐876‐7510 or [email protected].
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY: Please contact the St. Vincent de Paul Hotline at (925) 689‐0838, Ext. 250.
CARING HANDS‐JOHN MUIR HEALTH: Contact Stacy Appel by e‐mail at [email protected].
Second Sunday of Lent
March 17, 2019
The L is my light and my salva on;
whom should I fear?
— Psalm 27:1
SUNDAY COLLECTION FOR MARCH 10: $10,711 Building Fund: $2,681
Includes Faith Direct Giving We thank you for your Stewardship.
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Carta Carmody Anna Cochran‐Morris Anneke Cronander‐Ford William Cummins Jack DeRieux Joy Dixon Delia D’Souza Jason Dossenbach Geri Durham Richard Hennessy Family Chris Klyse
Tom McEachren Agnes McWalters Brenda Moise Aisling Morgan Edward Ne elman Aldeen Phipps Jim Phipps Simeon Rojo Maureen Ryan Jack Shatara Heather Solari
Dick Spahl Pe y Thall Richard Thall Carolyn Thompson Carol Urban Bill van Ha em David Vizcay Tony Wilcockson
PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALING FOR:
Parish News and Activities
LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS
Our next Lenten Soup Supper will be Thursday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. Bring a bowl and spoon and enjoy 2 great soups. This week’s presenters are Ken Carpoff and Lynda Conlow from SHARE. Supper begins at 6:00p.m.; the program is from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
RICE BOWL PROGRAM
CRS Rice Bowls are on the Welcome Table and at the Ministry Center. Please take one home and enjoy the wonderful prayers and ac vi es from the Rice Bowl Program. 75% of your CRS Rice Bowl dona ons support Catholic Relief Services programs around the world, and 25% helps to alleviate hunger and poverty in our own diocese.
PEW SEATING FOR THE DISABLED
Weekend mass a endees in wheelchairs, with walkers, or elderly who have trouble walking toward the altar to receive communion are invited to be seated in the first two pews on the side sec ons of the church. Eucharis c ministers will make every effort to deliver communion to them directly in their pew.
40 CANS FOR LENT PROGRAM
The St. Agnes Knights of Columbus Council once again will be running the 40 Cans for 40 Days program this Lenten season. Last year, a total of 2,100 pounds of canned food was collected from the parish and school and distributed to the needy in our community through the SHARE food pantry. This year between Ash Wednesday (March 6) and Good Friday (April 19), receptacles will be placed in the Church, Parish Office and each classroom of the school for collec on. Thank you for par cipa ng in the program. It will make a posi ve impact in our community during Lent.
LOST AND FOUND
If you have misplaced glasses, glass cases, sweaters, earrings, children’s toys, etc., stop by the Welcome Table a er Mass. There are an assortment of items that have been found and are kept at the back of the church.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCH
17 Hospitality Sunday Friends and Family Mass, 11:00 a.m. 21 Lenten Soup Meal, 6:00 p.m. 22 Fish Fry, Knights of Columbus, 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, 7:00 p.m. 25 Children’s Reconciliation: CFF at 5:15 p.m. and EDGE at 7:15 p.m. 28 Lenten Soup Meal, 6:00 p.m. 29 Fish Fry, Knights of Columbus, 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, 7:00 p.m.
Parish News and Activities
The next mee ng of the St. Agnes Re red Seniors will be on Tuesday, April 9. we will be mee ng on the SECOND Tuesday of April at 11 a.m. in the Church Hall. This will be a catered luncheon from Taqueria Autlan. The menu will feature Carnitas and Chicken Tamales. The cost is $12.50 per person, and the deadline for payment is April 3. For more details, pick up a flyer at the Welcome Table a er Mass, or from the church office during the week. You may also call Mary Barton at 925‐676‐8460.
StARS Trip to Jackson Rancheria Casino
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 $27.00 Per Person
The StARS Spring Casino Bus Trip will take place on Tuesday, April 2, from 8:45 a.m. un l 5 p.m. We are visi ng the Jackson Rancheria. For more informa on, pick up a flyer from the Welcome Table a er Mass or from the Church Office during the week. You may call Bob Rigor at 925‐202‐6239 for more informa on. The cost for this trip is $27 per person, including a p for the driver and a snack. Seats fill up quickly, and reserva ons are based on the date that payment is received.
FRIDAY FISH FRIES DURING LENT
During the Lenten season, the St. Agnes Knights of Columbus will be hos ng Friday Night Fish Fry. Please come out early and enjoy a fish dinner before you a end the Sta ons of the Cross program held in the church at 7:00 p.m.
Dates: March 8 through April 12 Times: 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. in the Church Hall Menu: 2 pieces of Fried Fish, French Fries, Coleslaw and Salad Beverages available for addi onal cost Cost: $10, free for kids 3 and under
For ques ons, contact Frank Mazzuca by email at [email protected].
Fair Trade March 23 & 24!
Each month the Just Faith Ministry
brings the best from small farmers to
our Faith Community. Fair Trade
delicious Coffees, Teas, Hot Cocoa,
the ever‐ popular Chocolate Bars and
California grown Tasty Tamori Almonds
(new!) crowd our colorful sales table with their
palate pleasing richness and nutri ous
benefits. Our Fair Trade Sales provide a venue for
small scaled farmer coopera ves worldwide to
showcase their products while earning decent
wages for their livelihood. Visit our Table. Shop
Fair Trade! Thank you for your support!
FACILITY RESERVATIONS
This is a friendly reminder that if your ministry needs to use any of our parish facili es, you need to fill out a St. Agnes Parish Facility Reserva on Request. Forms are available at the Ministry Center. For ongoing monthly mee ngs, the forms need to be submi ed annually.
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HOMELESS HYGIENE KITS
Did you know that Hygiene Kits are a top requested item from the Homeless and the Unsheltered? The SVdP Hopeful Outreach Team, formerly the Homeless Outreach Team, will be assembling Hygiene Kits for distribu on very soon. We need your help! The following items are currently needed:
Washcloths, pocket size ssue, combs, feminine products, and disposable razors. In addi on, Travel size: shampoo, condi oner, body lo on, toothpaste, and hand wipes. The 99 Cent Store and Dollar Tree are good sources for these items.
New or gently used bath towels and twin size sheets, pillow cases and blankets.
Your dona ons can be given to any Vincen an or you may contact a member from The Hopeful Outreach Team for pick‐up.
Gloria Schafer: [email protected], 209‐6912 Kathie Hieb: [email protected], 686‐0430 Don DeWi : ddewi [email protected], 324‐0156
Thank you for your support and care.
SHARE FOOD PANTRY FEBRUARY STATISTICS
Families—308 SHARE’s mission is simple: We are commi ed to help feed the hungry in Adults—454 central Costa Costa County without prejudice and with dignity. All nourishing Children—108 food dona ons are appreciated (no glass please). Food contribu ons should Homeless—58 be placed in the baskets by the church doors and are taken to SHARE by a Total Served—618 parish volunteer each Monday. March’s emphasis is on canned fruit, canned vegetables, Hominy, and BEANS.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Can You Believe It? The RotaCare Pi sburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul is celebra ng its 8th Anniversary! THANK YOU for your support! Since its incep on in 2011, the Rotacare Pi sburg Free Medical Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul, has provided over 11,300 medical visits for uninsured pa ents. Operated by a partnership between St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County and Rotacare Bay Area., the clinic provides care to the uninsured, who find it challenging to get care without insurance. The clinic is located at St. Vincent de Paul’s Family Resource Center, 2210 Gladstone Drive, Pi sburg, CA, (925) 439‐5060. But, there is more work to be done.
More than 2/3 of adults who do not have health insurance are employed, yet unable to afford insurance. In order to keep up with the health care crisis in the East Bay, we need your help. St. Vincent de Paul is looking towards the future with goals of digi zing clinic records and expanding employed staff to provide more care and allow for the clinic to be open more frequently.
If you would like to get involved, please visit www.svdp‐cc.org or send an email to info@svdp‐cc.org. To get involved in your local parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference, please contact the parish office, or
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Thank you to the Knights of Columbus who fed us at the Lenten Fish Fry March 8th
(above) and then again at the pancake breakfast on March 10th (below).