Calendar for July 13 - 19, 2009

CONTACTS: Parish Office: 570-748-4594 Fax: 570-893-8229 Parish Center: 570-748-7303 Religious Education: 570-748-4828 Prayer Line: 570-748-5807 Catholic Charities 814-353-0502 Catholic School: 570-748-7252 Newman Center: 570-748-8592	Saint Agnes Parish Calendar of Events REMINDER – NEW DATES FOR FAIR ARE JULY 30, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 1, 2009
PARISH EVENTS: July 13 - 19, 2009 Monday Parish Council – Parish Center – 5:30 PM Bible Study – Parish Center – 7:00 PM Tuesday Prayer group – Parish Center - 9:00AM Kitchen Crew – Parish Center – 9:00 AM Wednesday Thursday Kitchen Crew – Parish Center – 9:00 AM Friday – Saturday – Sunday -	LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JULY 18-19, 2009 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM A l t a r S e r v e r s Ella Matz Kline Williams Bryce Bitner Raena Matz Chelsey Williams Dustin Hartman Lectors Colleen Hanson Dan Vilello Joanne Marcinkevage Marie Lingle Michael Williamson Michele Bitner E x t r a o r d i n a r y M i n i s t e r s o f H o l y C o m m u n i o n Deacon Phil Dan Gales Julie Sanders Martha Russell Mary Jo Williamson Joey Sanders Pauline Hensel Nancy Worden Mary Lou Rueve C a n t o r s Cheryl Varner Earl June G r e e t e r s Ann McGinness Earl June Michele McGinness Lesley Strouse Gerry June
Liturgical Reflection… Liturgical musicians are first of all disciples, and only then are they ministers. Joined to Christ through the Sacraments of Initiation, musicians belong to the assembly of the baptized faithful; they are worshipers above all else. Like other baptized members, pastoral musicians need to hear the Gospel, experience conversion, profess faith in Christ, and so proclaim the praise of God. Thus, musicians who serve the Church at prayer are not merely employees or volunteers. They are ministers who share the faith, serve the community, and express the love of God and neighbor through music.	MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 13-19, 2009 Monday 8:30 AM Donna Latta Martha Russell Tuesday 8:30 AM Thomas Walker Ron & Pat Hackenberg Wednesday 8:30 AM David Shope, Sr. Don & Kim Seyler Thursday 8:30 AM Edna Vuocolo McLaughlin Family Friday 8:30 AM Philomena Herr Homer & Vonda Wolford Saturday 5:30 PM Firp Michele Connie Sunday 8:30 AM Mr. & Mrs. F.D. Smith Veronica Moriarty 11:00 AM For all of the People of the Parish
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Holy Day Masses as announced WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM Or as announced PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM	REMINDER – DATES FOR FAIR ARE JULY 30, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 1, 2009. REMINDER – DATES FOR FAIR ARE JULY 30, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 1, 2009. The cut off date for Trash & Treasure donations is July 16th. The last day we will be pricing items will be Friday, July 17th. Fair Sign-Up Sheets: Can be found in the vestibule. PLEASE stop and check out where help is needed and sign up for one, two or maybe all three nights to help out. We can’t do this without you; volunteers are what make this major fund raiser such a great success. Kitchen Crew: on Tuesday and Thursday of this week the kitchen crew will be preparing food for the Fair in the Parish Center at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to help. We are in need of a freezer and refrigerator for the Fair. If anyone can help out with either or both of these items please call the Parish Office. Dime & Mug Booth: We need mugs and decorative glassware. If anyone has some to donate to these booths, please drop them off at the Parish Center. Cake Wheel: We will be in need of at least 50 cakes per night for the Fair All of you great bakers out there keep this in mind and help us out as much as you can. Jewelry: We are in need of new and used Jewelry. Items can be dropped off at the Parish Office or Parish Center. Crafts: We are in need of your craft items. Any of you talented people out there who are able to make and donate items for the fair it would be greatly appreciated. You can drop them off at the Parish Office or call Pat Sanders at 748-6597. Anyone who would be interested in donating a Gift Basket for the Craft booth can bring them to the Rectory. Please put your name on the item. Anyone who donates craft items and would like them back if they do not sell, please be sure to put your names on them.

Saint Agnes Fair News

REMINDER – DATES FOR FAIR ARE JULY 30, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 1, 2009.

The cut off date for Trash & Treasure donations is July 16^th. The last day we will be pricing items will be Friday, July 17^th.

Fair Sign-Up Sheets: Can be found in the vestibule. PLEASE stop and check out where help is needed and sign up for one, two or maybe all three nights to help out. We can’t do this without you; volunteers are what make this major fund raiser such a great success.

Kitchen Crew: on Tuesday and Thursday of this week the kitchen crew will be preparing food for the Fair in the Parish Center at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to help.

We are in need of a freezer and refrigerator for the Fair. If anyone can help out with either or both of these items please call the Parish Office.

Dime & Mug Booth: We need mugs and decorative glassware. If anyone has some to donate to these booths, please drop them off at the Parish Center.

Cake Wheel: We will be in need of at least 50 cakes per night for the Fair All of you great bakers out there keep this in mind and help us out as much as you can.

Jewelry: We are in need of new and used Jewelry. Items can be dropped off at the Parish Office or Parish Center.

Crafts: We are in need of your craft items. Any of you talented people out there who are able to make and donate items for the fair it would be greatly appreciated. You can drop them off at the Parish Office or call Pat Sanders at 748-6597.

Anyone who would be interested in donating a Gift Basket for the Craft booth can bring them to the Rectory. Please put your name on the item.

Anyone who donates craft items and would like them back if they do not sell, please be sure to put your names on them.

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Saint's blurg for July

A blessed July to all! And for you who love Our Lady and her Rosary, here are some beautiful words from Abram Ryan in My Beads, written in the 19th century and still applicable to you today:

 

"Sweet, blessed beads! I would not part

With one of you for richest gem

That gleams in kingly diadem;

Ye know the history of my heart."

 

Your sister in Christ,

Eileen Bertanzetti

Calendar of Events - June 21 to 28

Saint Agnes Parish Calendar of Events
REMINDER – NEW DATES FOR FAIR ARE JULY 30, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 1, 2009

CONTACTS: Parish Office: 570-748-4594 Fax: 570-893-8229 Parish Center: 570-748-7303 Religious Education: 570-748-4828 Prayer Line: 570-748-5807 Catholic Charities 814-353-0502 Catholic School: 570-748-7252 Newman Center: 570-748-8592	June 27th is Priests Appreciation Day. Please be sure to let Father Jozef know how much he does for us and how much he is appreciated here at our Parish. The Bible Study Group that was meeting in the Parish Center on Mondays at 1:00 will be off for the summer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - June 22-26th. Any child wishing to attend Bible School but has not as yet registered can do so on Monday evening at 5:30 PM in the Parish Center. Activities begin at 5:45.
PARISH EVENTS: JUNE 8-14 2009 Monday Vacation Bible School – 5:45 PM Bible Study – 6:30 PM Tuesday Prayer group – Parish Center - 9:00AM Vacation Bible School – 5:45 PM Wednesday Vacation Bible School – 5:45 PM Thursday Vacation Bible School – 5:45 PM Friday – Vacation Bible School – 5:45 PM Saturday – Sunday -	LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 27-28, 2009 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM A l t a r S e r v e r s Christina Watt Ciera Strouse Bryce Bitner Amy Watt Dylan Strouse Justin Walker Lectors Pat Cella Pam Fornal McCollough Michele Bitner Marie Lingle Marge Bradley E x t r a o r d i n a r y M i n i s t e r s o f H o l y C o m m u n i o n Kim Wykoff Dan Gales Deacon Phil Pauline Hensel Lesley Strouse Tracy Noll Eileen Geist Patty Selfe Bill Smith C a n t o r s Rita Foley Cheryl Varner Jere Hoy G r e e t e r s Jim Billy Rita Ruhl Joan Bilski Christine Billy Terrie McKernan Mary Keller Jo Mayes Dean & Patty Selfe Ken & Gloria Fisher Alice McLaughlin
Liturgical Reflection… No other single factor affects the Liturgy as much as the attitude, style, and bearing of the priest celebrant, who prays in the name of the Church and of the assembled community. When the priest celebrates the Eucharist, he must serve God and the people with dignity and humility, and by his bearing and by the way he says the divine words he must convey to the faithful the living presence of Christ. The importance of the Priest’s participation in the Liturgy, especially by singing, cannot be overemphasized	MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF – JUNE 22-28, 2009 Monday 8:30 AM Service of Word & Eucharist Tuesday 8:30 AM Service of Word & Eucharist Wednesday 8:30 AM Service of Word & Eucharist Thursday 8:30 AM Ralph & Mae Manno By Family Friday 8:30 AM James Jr. & Eleanor Dolan By James, Kelly,Tim Dolan Saturday 5:30 PM For all of the People of the Parish Sunday 8:30 AM Vida Spotts By John & Irene McAndrew 11:00 AM Gino Cillo By Daughter, Carol Ruoff
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Holy Day Masses as announced WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM Or as announced PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM	REMINDER – NEW DATES FOR FAIR ARE JULY 30, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 1, 2009. We are now accepting Trash and Treasure items, Crafts, Books and Jewelry for the Fair. Please start checking for items you may be interested in donating. No clothes, hangars, etc. On Tuesday and Thursday of this week the kitchen crew will be making apple dumplings in the Parish Center at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to help. We are in need of a freezer and refrigerator for the Fair. If anyone can help out with either or both of these items please call the Rectory. We will be pricing Trash & Treasure on Fridays from 9:00 till 12:00. Anyone interested in helping, please stop by. Any time you can spare would be appreciated. The Dime Pitch and Mug booth are in need of mugs and decorative glassware. If anyone has some to donate to these booths, please drop them off at the Parish Center. Anyone who would be interested in donating a Gift Basket for the Craft booth can bring them to the Rectory. Please put your name on the item. Anyone who donates craft items and would like them back if they do not sell, please be sure to put your names on them.

Bulletin - June 14, 2009 (Click here to download the bulletin.)

Dear Saint Agnes Family,

I want to again thank all of you for all your support throughout this journey to the Diaconate. You have all been so wonderful to my family. Connie and I both want to just say how proud we are to be a part of God’s community at Saint Agnes. We are all commissioned to do God’s work and each of you certainly shared your talents and love with us. The many cards, gifts, songs and beautiful receptions after all three masses were overwhelming. It was such a gift to feel your love and support. Please continue to pray for me and know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers always. Know that we are one Catholic community and we will see you often whether it be at Saint Agnes or Immaculate Conception. May God Bless you always.

Deacon Chip

REMINDER – NEW DATES FOR FAIR ARE JULY 30, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 1, 2009.

Beginning June 1^st we will start to accept Trash and Treasure items, Crafts, Books and Jewelry for the Fair. Please start checking for items you may be interested in donating. No clothes, hangars, etc.

HELP IS NEEDED THE 1^ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH to bring residents at Susque View to 10:00 AM Mass at the Chapel. You would need to be their by 9:00 AM. Please call the Rectory if you can help.

On Tuesday and Thursday of this week the kitchen crew will be making apple dumplings in the Parish Center at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to help.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is June 22-26^th, helpers are needed for all age levels. Please call Pat Cella at 748-4828. We will take help for 1 day or all week.

We are in need of a freezer and refrigerator for the Fair. If anyone can help out with either or both of these items please call the Rectory.

We will be pricing Trash & Treasure on Fridays from 9:00 till 12:00. Anyone interested in helping, please stop by. Any time you can spare would be appreciated.

NOTICE – If you are interested in working the same Fair Booth as last year, please call the Rectory this week before the Sign-up sheets are out.

Thoughts on Stewardship as a Way of Life

“Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them and they all drank from it.” - Mark 14:23
Jesus, the perfect steward, gave thanks, just before He gave Himself to us completely for our salvation. He offered us the chance to drink from His cup. In Eucharist we meet Christ personally and, if we listen to Him, we will know what drinking from His cup means for each of us. Often it means our own sacrifice – giving up some of our time, talent and treasure to do His work on earth.

The Story of Salvation – A short, clear introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and fourteen books of the Bible in chronological order. [Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 Maccabees, Luke, Acts of the Apostles].

The first gathering will be June 1^st, 2009 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the St. Agnes Parish Center. For more information contact Leo Vuocolo at 769-7322 or 748-7383.

Liturgical Reflection…

Today is the great Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. At the heart of Catholic life is belief in the sacramental presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in bread and wine that has become his very Body and Blood. The singing of the people should be preeminent as they process to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord. The Communion song should possess themes of joy, wonder, unity, gratitude, and praise. Following ancient Roman liturgical tradition, the Communion song might reflect themes of the Gospel reading of the day. It is also appropriate to select a Communion processional hymn that reflects the liturgical action, i.e., eating and drinking the Body and Blood of Christ.

Saint's Blurb for St. Agnes Blog for June

Hi dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

 

Do you ever get discouraged when you look at the Saints who were always performing some type of penance, such as fasting and other forms of self-denial? You think, I'll never be able to do all of that, so how can I grow in holiness and grow closer to the Lord? Saint Albert the Great gives this advice: "We must give great importance to meditation on the Passion of our Redeemer. Simply remembering or reflecting on the Passion is worth more than scourging one's self once a week for a year and fasting on bread and water, or reading the entire Psalter every day." (p. 197, Spiritual Diary: Selected Sayings and Examples of the Saints)

 

Your sister in Christ,

Eileen Bertanzetti