Bulletin - July 19, 2009

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

FAIR MASS – There will be a special practice for the Fair Mass Monday July 27th at 6:00 in the Church. All are welcome!

LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JULY 25-26, 2009 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM A l t a r S e r v e r s Christina Watt Dylan Strouse Cordell Muthler Taylor St. John Ciera Strouse Emma Bressler Lectors Sean McVeigh Patty Selfe Gerry June Martha Russell Amy Heverly Carrie Pase 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 oly C o m m u n i o n Connie Michele Deacon Phil Paul Noll Karen Walker Lesley Strouse Betsy Falls Rich Wykoff Dave Dumm Kelley Roller C a n t o r s Jeannie Cillo Cheryl Varner G r e e t e r s Judy Caprio Chris Feerrar Ken Fisher Harriet Walker Irene McAndrew Gloria Fisher

Liturgical Reflection… The Second Vatican Council stated emphatically that choirs must be diligently promoted while ensuring that the whole body of the faithful may be able to contribute that active participation which is rightly theirs. The choir must not minimize the musical participation of the faithful. Choirs comprise persons drawn from the community who possess the requisite musical skills and a commitment to the established schedule of rehearsals and liturgies. Thus, they are able to enrich the celebration by adding musical elements beyond the capabilities of the congregation alone. Choirs enrich congregational singing by adding harmonies and descants. At times, the choir performs its ministry by singing alone, such as a prelude before Mass, the Preparation of the Gifts, after the reception of Communion, and the recessional.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 has been selected as the date of our next Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Since this will be Bishop Joseph’s final pilgrimage as head of our Diocesan Church, it would be a great tribute to him and to his dedication to Mary, our Mother, if we could fill the Basilica to overflowing. If interested please call the Rectory for more information.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Route 53, Frugality, PA (near Prince Gallitzin State Park and Glendale Lake) will be holding their annual Festival, Sunday, July 19th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please come, we would like to meet you!

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 20-26, 2009 Monday Fred Gundlach By Nick & Patti DiCuccio Tuesday Catherine Karchner By Pauline, Martha, Barbara Wednesday Frank Grand By Mr. & Mrs. Charles Grand & Family Thursday Special Intention By Pauline Hensel Friday Hazel Ambrose By Chris Linn & Family Saturday Dorothy McHenry By Calvin, Daughters & Family Sunday For all of the People of the Parish Thomas McLaughlin, Sr By Tom, Karen & Alice REMINDER – DATES FOR FAIR ARE JULY 30, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 1, 2009. FAIR SIGN-UP SHEETS - PLEASE stop and check out where help is needed (highlighted in yellow) and sign up for one, two or three nights. ATTENTION FAIR WORKERS - Please be sure you bring liquids to keep yourselves hydrated at the Fair. FOOD BOOTHS – Open at 5:00PM, please arrive early to prepare your cooking area.. CHILDRENS GAMES – Open at 5:30 and close by 9:30 TRASH & TREASURE – No longer accepting items. KITCHEN CREW - on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week the kitchen crew will be preparing food . All are welcome to help. DIME & MUG BOOTH: We still need mugs and decorative glassware. CAKE WHEEL: We will be in need of at least 50 cakes per night for the Fair BAKED GOODS - Baked goods of all kinds are needed for the Bake Shop. JEWELRY: We are in need of new and used Jewelry. Items can be dropped off at the Parish Office or Parish Center. CRAFTS: Craft items still needed. You can drop them off at the Parish Office GIFT BASKET - Anyone who would be interested in donating a Gift Basket 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. 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