The St. Agnes Parish staff wish all our
parishioners & visitors a blessed and holy Christmas season.
welcome to st. agnes parish
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
December 31
4:15 p.m.
January 1
9:00 a.m.
mass schedule
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family prayer night
prepare your hearts during advent
Family Prayer Night on Monday evenings offers a rich environment for incorporating more prayer into your life!
Think about taking one small baby step in prayer this Advent Season to prepare your hearts for the birth of the Christ Child! Family Prayer Night schedules two hours of prayer each Monday evening. Come for any part of the prayer evening! Come and go as you please, and as your schedule permits!
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered from 6:30-6:50PM. Praying one decade of the Rosary might appeal to you, or stay for all the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary prayed before Mass. Mass begins at 7:00PM. If some quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament calls to your heart, come at 7:30PM for a few minutes, or stay to pray more of the Rosary or Chaplet of Divine Mercy with us.
We would love to have you join us! May God bless you and your families abundantly during this special Advent time!
*Check in the Parish Office for priest schedule regarding Mass and Reconciliation.
NOTE: Family Prayer Night will not be held December 31.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
December 31
4:15 p.m.
January 1
9:00 a.m.
advent & christmas
The St. Agnes Parish staff wish all our
parishioners & visitors a blessed and holy Christmas season.
SR. DOROTHY'S CHRISTMAS ELVES AT WORK
Saturday, December 15, was a perfect day to put lights on the Christmas trees in the fountain garden of St. Agnes Church. The sun was so beautifully bright that it was hard to see where the lights were being placed.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
December 31
4:15 p.m.
January 1
9:00 a.m.
purchase scrip today!
Holly Jolly Stocking Stuffers
In search of the perfect gifts to stuff their stockings? Purchase Scrip gift card ideas for fun little surprises, this holiday season!
Purchase Scrip from 3-3:30PM in the Holy Family School gym lobby on school days and at church following the 4:15 Mass on Saturday and from 9-11AM on Sunday.
advent & christmas 2018
Advent mass schedules, devotionals and other spiritual opportunities can be found on the Advent & Christmas page of this website.
St. agnes christmas
MASS SCHEDULE
The Vigil of Christmas (Christmas Eve)
Monday, December 24 – 4:15 & 6:30 p.m.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day)
Tuesday, December 25 – 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.
magnificat advent companion
The Magnificat Advent Companion is available at tables in the narthex.
The Advent Companion has scriptural reflections for each day of the season, along with meditative prayers, essays and poetry.
Donation: $1.00
the st. andrew christmas novena
The St. Andrew Christmas Novena
Begins on November 30th (Friday), the Feast of
St. Andrew, and continues through Christmas Eve
−To be prayed 15 times each day −
Hail and blessed be the hour and the moment
in which the Son of God was born
of the most pure Virgin Mary at midnight
in Bethlehem in piercing cold.
In that hour vouchsafe, O, my God,
to hear my prayer and grant my desires
through the merits of Our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ and
His Most Blessed Mother.
Amen
looking for a special christmas gift?
Get Your Copies Today!
A book of the history of the diocese told through the pictorial and
narrative representation of a graphic novel, (“comic book” style)
Hard cover: $20 Soft cover: $15
The Illustrated and Annotated New Testament:
$20 each or 2 for $30
Purchase at the Parish Office
need a stocking stuffer?
Check out these SCRIP gift cards for fun
little surprises this holiday season!
A&W $5
Barnes & Noble $10
Family Video $10
Subway $10
Starbucks $10
Dairy Queen $1
Fleet Farm $10
McDonald’s $10
shop with scrip
In search of the perfect gifts to stuff their stockings? Purchase Scrip gift card ideas for fun little surprises, this holiday season!
Purchase Scrip from 3-3:30PM in the Holy Family School gym lobby on school days and at church following the 4:15 Mass on Saturday and from 9-11AM on Sunday.
• $100 of Grand Central Station returns $9.00
• $100 of Barnes & Noble returns $9.00
• $100 of Kohl’s returns $4.00
• $100 of Meijer returns $3.00
• $100 of Best Buy returns $3.00
Write “St. Agnes” and circle “parishioner” on the Scrip form.
st. agnes
christmas Mass schedule
The Vigil of Christmas (Christmas Eve)
Monday, December 24 – 4:15 & 6:30 p.m.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day)
Tuesday, December 25 – 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.
mass schedule
welcome to st. agnes parish
advent & christmas
Advent & christmas 2018
Advent mass schedules, devotionals and other spiritual opportunities can be found on the Advent & Christmas page of this website.
Good News from the Rose Home!
Several young women are currently learning that there is more to life than barely surviving.
Recently, upon graduating to phase 2, one young woman wrote, 'I am no longer simply surviving. I am a survivor who is living and growing strength.... My fight gives purpose to endless efforts of police and civilians alike who work endless hours and save lives. Because they believe, I believe and because I believe, I will continue to succeed!"
We have much to be thankful for in our caring and prayerful St. Agnes Parish community. Once again, the Peace and Social Justice Ministry asks you for greeting cards of prayers and caring words to lift up these young women as they learn to trust themselves and God's love for them.
There will be a drop box labeled “The Rose Home”
in the narthex from Dec. 1st to Dec. 9th.
If you want to add a shopping card for Target, Home Depot, Menards or Festival Foods to your Christmas card, please do. Such a gift would benefit the young women or the Rose Home generally. Thank you!
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - Friday, December 7 at 4:15 p.m.
and
Saturday, December 8 at 8:00 a.m.
advent angel tree
As part of your preparation for Christmas, please consider taking an angel off the tree
in the gathering space, purchasing the item on the angel and returning it unwrapped to church with the angel attached by
Sunday, December 9.
St. Agnes Parish is collecting items for:
St. Agnes Homebound Parishioners
St. John’s Homeless Shelter
Rose Home
Advocates for Healthy Living
Community Friends
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
christmas flowers
Parishioners are invited to participate in the celebration of Christmas by contributing toward the flowers/plants for the decoration of our church.
Please indicate whether your donation is in memory/honor of loved ones or given in your own name
.
Donations may be placed in the weekend collection using the envelope mailed in your bi-monthly packet or may be brought to the Parish Office.
Deadline for the bulletin flower listing is Noon on Monday, December 10.
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - Friday, December 7 at 4:15 p.m.
and
Saturday, December 8 at 8:00 a.m.
the solemnity of the immaculate conception of the blessed virgin mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - Friday, December 7 at 4:15 p.m.
and
Saturday December 8 at 8:00 a.m.
THE HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY
AND
COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN WOMEN
INVITE YOU TO A SPECIAL EVENING OF
PRAYER, REFLECTION, AND SONG!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018
6:30 P.M.
ST. AGNES CHURCH
All men, women and children are invited to attend this
special Advent evening. In honor of our Blessed Mother
and commemorating the birth of our Lord at Christmas,
we will be praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Deacon Greg Rotherham will share an Advent reflection
with the group and a Christmas carol sing-along and
refreshments will follow the service.
St. Agnes Parish
advent reconciliation service
Wednesday, December 5
7:30 p.m.
st. agnes parish
advent reconciliation service
Wednesday, December 5
7:30 pm
family prayer night
prepare your hearts during advent
Family Prayer Night on Monday evenings offers a rich environment for incorporating more prayer into your life!
Think about taking one small baby step in prayer this Advent Season to prepare your hearts for the birth of the Christ Child! Family Prayer Night schedules two hours of prayer each Monday evening. Come for any part of the prayer evening! Come and go as you please, and as your schedule permits!
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered from 6:30-6:50PM. Praying one decade of the Rosary might appeal to you, or stay for all the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary prayed before Mass. Mass begins at 7:00PM. If some quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament calls to your heart, come at 7:30PM for a few minutes, or stay to pray more of the Rosary or Chaplet of Divine Mercy with us.
We would love to have you join us! May God bless you and your families abundantly during this special Advent time!
*Check in the Parish Office for priest schedule regarding Mass and Reconciliation.
NOTE: Family Prayer Night will not be held on December 10, December 24 and December 31.
help celebrate the new church year
As in the last few years, individuals and families are being invited to carry the Advent wreath candles in the Entrance Procession at all Masses each Sunday of Advent. Members of the Art and Environment Committee will be in the gathering space after all Masses on November 17-18 and November 24-25 to accept/encourage people to sign up for this special way of participation in our liturgy. Ask questions of the committee if you need further information.
help celebrate the new church year
As in the last few years, individuals and families are being invited to carry the Advent wreath candles in the Entrance Procession at all Masses each Sunday of Advent. Members of the Art and Environment Committee will be in the gathering space after all Masses on November 17-18 and November 24-25 to accept/encourage people to sign up for this special way of participation in our liturgy. Ask questions of the committee if you need further information.
office closures
The Parish Office will be closed
Monday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 26
The Religious Education/Youth Ministry Office will be closed
Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 2
Diocesan Household Prayer of
Dedication to the Holy Family
(The Feast of the Holy Family was celebrated on __________________
Let us pray,
O Joseph, guardian and protector of the Holy Family,
pray for us that through the example of your holy
obedience all who dwell here may be guided in
their daily work and journey of faith.
O Mary, Our Mother, through you Christ made his
home with us on earth and sanctified the life of our
homes. Pray for us that we may grow in holiness by
your example of compassion and merciful love.
O Jesus, we set before you now our trials and joys. Look graciously upon this home,
that it be dedicated to your Holy Family in peace, faith, and the example of your
merciful love. Protect us both here and away, and
welcome those who have gone before us into
your heavenly home.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
christmas gift cards
for the rose home
We have much to be thankful for in our caring and prayerful St. Agnes Parish community. Once again, the Peace and Social Justice Ministry asks you for greeting cards of prayers and caring words to lift up these young women as they learn to trust themselves and God's love for them.
There will be a drop box labeled “The Rose Home”
in the narthex from Dec. 1st to Dec. 9th.
If you want to add a shopping card for Target, Home Depot, Menards or Festival Foods to your
Christmas card, please do. Such a gift would benefit the young women or the Rose Home generally. Thank you!
advent holy hour of adoration
Friday, December 22
12:15 p.m.
Holy Hour of Adoration
Friday, December 22
12:15 p.m.
holy family school
holiday blood drive
On Tuesday, December 26, from noon to 5:00 pm, Holy Family School will host a community holiday blood drive.
Please consider giving the gift of life this holiday season by donating blood.
Sign up by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. This blood drive will be held in the Holy Family School gym.
Thank you for supporting our IB project,
Taylor Delvoye & Kylie Callaway
holy family school
holiday blood drive
On Tuesday, December 26, from noon to 5:00 pm, Holy Family School will host a community holiday blood drive.
Please consider giving the gift of life this holiday season by donating blood.
Sign up by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. This blood drive will be held in the Holy Family School gym.
Thank you for supporting our IB project,
Taylor Delvoye & Kylie Callaway
holy family school
holiday blood drive
On Wednesday, December 26, from Noon to 5:00 pm, Holy Family School will host a community holiday blood drive.
Please consider giving the gift of life this holiday season by donating blood.
Sign up by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. This blood drive will be held in the Holy Family School gym.
Thank you for supporting our IB project,
Taylor Delvoye & Kylie Callaway
advent & christmas
mass schedule
december 30-31 & january 1
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 – 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, December 31 – 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Monday, January 1 – 9:00 a.m.
(not a Holy Day of Obligation this year)