MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY: No Holy Mass

TUESDAY 7 pm: Birthday Blessings for Father Aleks – By Przybylowski Family

WEDNESDAY 7 pm: †Theresa Aultman

– By Pauline & Ron Craig

THURSDAY 6 pm: HOLY HOUR THURSDAY 7 pm: Birthday Blessings for

Marg Weber – By Rachel Trump

FRIDAY 7 pm: †Ludwik Zielinski – By His Daughter

SATURDAY 9 am: †Tran Canh

– By Hoang Family

25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5 pm (Saturday): Intentions of the Johnson Family – By A Parishioner

---- 9 am: Birthday Blessings for Emma Ryzynski

– By the Family ----

11 am: †Members of Czachor Family – By the Jarzab Family

---- 7 pm: 1st Anniversary Blessings Alex &

Vanda Frak – By The Family

ADDITIONAL LITURGIES THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY 10:00 am: Mass at Pinehaven †Margaret Fitzgerald – By Marlene Fay

LAST WEEK’S OFFERING SUNDAY, SEPT. 8, 2019

Sunday Collection $ 4,624.40 Church Renovations 210.00 Pallottine Seminary 310.00 Vigil Lights 82.00 Swan River Mission 40.00

Thank You! Pre-Authorized Offerings are a great way to take care of your commitment to St. Agnes

without worry. To set this up please

contact the parish office: 519-885-4480

24th

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

September 15th

, 2019 – Year C

WE ARE ALL SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF OUR MERCIFUL CREATOR GOD. God the Father shows remarkable mercy to us when we stray from following him. When we sin, we are called to repentance and to accept God’s gracious mercy. By the same token, when others stray, we are to welcome them back when they repent. We are all sons and daughters of the same merciful Father.

PARISH NEWS ACTIVITIES THIS COMING WEEK: TUESDAY, Sept. 17 9:30am Tuesday Morning Ladies Group WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18 7:30 pm AA’s and AlAnon FRIDAY, Sept. 20 6:00 pm Padre Pio Group SATURDAY, Sept. 21 4:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation

JOIN US THIS WEEKEND FOR

COFFEE SUNDAY

(Sept. 14-15) after all Masses!! Welcome back your fellow parishioners after the summer holidays, meet

and greet newcomers to our parish and help us celebrate Fr. Aleks’ Birthday with delicious cake, fresh coffee and refreshments!

50th

Anniversary of the Blessing and

Dedication of St. Agnes Church

Please join us for our Anniversary Mass with celebrant and homilist, Bishop Douglas Crosby on

Saturday, November 2, 2019, 5:00 pm. This will be exactly 50 years to the date of the blessing and dedication of St. Agnes Church. A time

of fellowship will follow Mass in the Parish Centre with a light meal of hot hors d’oeuvres, wine & beer and various finger foods. We would also like to commemorate this day with many displays of pictures that have been taken throughout the years. If you have any photos of events that occurred at St. Agnes (eg. Wedding), please contact the parish office. We will scan your photo and return it to you. We will also be opening the TIME CAPSULE that has been sealed away! Did you put something in it? Wonder what it could hold? Make sure to attend the party for the big reveal! If you can lend a hand in any way, we can definitely use your help – can you decorate, help prep food, set up or clean up – many hands are needed to make this historic occasion a success! Call the parish office and let us know how you can help!

Sun., Sept. 22 - 9:00 am Mass: First Communion Mass and Meeting with parents and children

7:00 pm Mass: Confirmation Mass and Meeting with parents and children

Oct. 5/6 All Masses: First Communion Enrollment Oct. 19/20 All Masses: Confirmation Enrollment

WE NEED LECTORS AT ST. AGNES PARISH! Are you interested in reading the Sacred Scriptures at Holy

Mass? Speak with Father Aleks or call our coordinator, Chris Kleisath 519-746-1504.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MINISTER OF COMMUNION should first speak to Fr. Aleks. Workshop preparation is then required. For more info – speak to our coordinator, Chris Kleisath, 519-746-1504.

The St. Agnes Parish Children’s Choir sings on Sundays at 9:00am on the second and last weekend of each month, as well

as other occasions, such as our First Communions. A schedule is provided in advance. Are you in grade 2 or older? Interested in making a commitment to our choir to practice, sing and share the joy of music with our parish? New members welcome! We

practice every Thursday evening 6:00 to 7:00pm in the conference room in the Parish Centre. Join us this Thursday and meet the other members! For more information, contact Carleen

Van Dam at 519-886-7391 or vandamc@rogers.com

OUR SENIOR FITNESS CLASS which is open to men and women 55+ will resume Wednesday, October 2, 1:30 pm, down in the Parish Centre. This class is run by W.A.L.C. Community Support Connection. For information contact Terry Gies - 519-747-0990 or Jenn McDonald - 519-772-8787 Ext. 228. Keep Fit and meet new friends! There is no cost.

DR. TOM LIU MEMORIAL KIDNEY WALK – Sunday, Sept. 22 Registration - 9:00am, Start - 10:00am. 5km walk thru Waterloo Park. Please join the Liu family as they continue their Father’s legacy in raising funds to help people with kidney disease and to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.

REGIONAL NEWS

IS YOUR CHILD IN GRADE 6? DID YOU KNOW WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION IN GRADE 7 IN THE DIOCESE OF HAMILTON? If your child does not attend Catholic School, please contact the Parish office so we can assist you. The Catechetical Correspondence Courses from the Diocese of Hamilton may be right for you. For more information on the Correspondence Courses, visit the website www.hamiltondiocese.com or call Monica Verin at 905-528-7988, ext. 2238. THE SISTERS OF THE CARMEL OF SAINT JOSEPH will pray for you during the Novena to Little St. Therese, Sept. 23 to Oct. 1, 2019. Are you troubled? Do you need spiritual support? You can participate in the Novena to St. Therese. Send your prayer intention slip with your name and address to Carmel of Saint Joseph, 1127 Carmel-Koch Road, R. R. #1 St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0 THE CARMEL OF ST. JOSEPH GUILD invites everyone to attend the Fall Mini-Retreat & Grocery Shower (no meat) to be held Saturday, September 21, from 10:45 – 2:00pm at the Monastery. Mass will be celebrated preceded by the Rosary. The Retreat Master will be Fr. Dan Lobsinger.

Do you or someone you know own or operate a business? Would your

business benefit from some extra advertising? There are currently 2 openings on the back of the bulletin for a business(es) to advertise. Each spot is available for the very low sum of $175 to be featured on over 300 bulletins each week for the entire year. The 2 spots can also be combined to feature one large ad to more clearly showcase your business. Contact the office for more information or to place an ad.

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE C.W.L. annual Peach Tea at St. Joseph’s Church, Kitchener on Sat., Sept. 21 from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the church hall. There will be baked goods for sale, fancy cake raffle,

penny table draw, and large item raffle. We are still accepting donations of prizes and

baking which may be dropped off to the hall on Fri. Sept. 20 from 2-9pm, or contact

Marie Simpson 519-342-9063. THE MARYHILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY is hosting “Heritage Day” Sunday, Sept. 22ND. Program begins at 10 am with Mass at St. Boniface Church. At 10:45 am the car cavalcade will visit the place where the first Mass was celebrated and then on to the 3 Wayside Crosses. The Maryhill Heritage Park Community Centre will be open at 10:45 am for anyone not wishing to take part in the tour. Cost for the meal is $20 for adults, $10 for 6-12 years and 5 years old are free. Meal: scalloped potatoes, ham and all the trimmings, dessert and refreshments. There will be presentations, silent auction, door prizes and raffle. Advance Tickets only - can be purchased from any Board Member or email: maryhillroots@gmail.com.