Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church

Bulletin October 11, 2009

2009-10-13T21:58:00.001-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF This week the clergy of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese will gather with their diocesan bishop, Joseph V. Adamec for their Pastoral Conference. If you have an emergency and need a priest, please contact: Rev.

25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2009-09-21T05:52:00.001-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF Beginning Sunday, September 20th, those parishioners attending 11:00 AM Mass, please observe the new parking schedule. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRANCE TO THE PARKING LOT FROM WALNUT ST., DURING CCD CLASSES. There will be appropriate signs to assist

22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2009-08-31T21:22:00.002-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF Please remember to keep Deacon Phil in your prayers as he continues to recuperate from his recent surgery CCD NEWS CCD classes are scheduled to

21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2009-08-26T13:50:00.001-04:00

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF –AUGUST 24-30, 2009 Monday 8:30 AM Frank Barzona By Ernie & Nellie Barzona Tuesday 8:30 AM Donna Latta By Jack O’Toole Wednes day 8:30 AM Rocco Verelli By Calvin McHenry Thursday 8:30 AM Anthony Caprio By Alpine Star Lodge Friday 8:30 AM Richard H. Sigmund By Jim, Kelly & Tim

Bulletin: 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2009-08-19T20:49:00.002-04:00

Jn 6: 51-58 Jesus reminds us today: Life comes from flesh and blood. Parents often feel ‘drained’ because their children’s needs continually demand personal sacrifice. This is the vocation of parenting: to give our flesh and blood so our children may

Bulletin Aug. 9, 2009 (Click here to download a copy.)

2009-08-09T22:59:00.003-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF WELL DONE! Thank goodness that the busiest week for our parish is over. First, we need to thank the Lord for graciously blessing us with beautiful weather and the energy to organize this event for our community. Although, occasionally there may have been some disagreement on how to run certain things, over all, the whole event showed that we can work

Bulletin - Aug. 2, 2009 (Click Here to Download)

2009-08-05T14:41:00.004-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF THANK YOU to all the people who have been here all week helping to set up the grounds for the Fair, getting the booths ready and preparing all the wonderful food. Thank you to the youth of our parish and their friends who showed up to give us a

Calendar for July 27-Aug 2

2009-07-28T23:15:00.001-04:00

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

Bulletin - July 19, 2009

2009-07-24T23:42:00.003-04:00

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!

Calendar for July 13 - 19, 2009

2009-07-15T21:30:00.001-04:00

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 Fair News

2009-07-15T21:27:00.000-04:00

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

Marcellus Shale Article

2009-07-15T03:41:00.000-04:00

"Penn State drills down to project natural gas royalties"

Saint's blurg for July

2009-07-03T14:46:00.000-04:00

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

2009-06-20T23:45:00.001-04:00

Saint Agnes Parish Calendar of EventsREMINDER – 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:

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

2009-06-17T21:42:00.003-04:00

Dear Saint Agnes Family, I want to again thank all of you

Saint's Blurb for St. Agnes Blog for June

2009-05-31T14:57:00.001-04:00

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

Blurb for blog for May, 2009

2009-05-11T13:48:00.001-04:00

Hi, my brothers and sisters in Christ, Sometimes we think our prayers need to be elaborate and formal for God to want to listen to us. But according to St. Teresa of Avila, the great mystic: "When praying, we do not always have to reason with our minds. We may also remain in God's presence to discuss things with Him and find comfort in Him, without tiring ourselves by talking too much.

Bulletin: 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

2009-04-28T22:37:00.006-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) begins this weekend in parishes throughout our Diocese. Your participation supports the parish and our Diocesan ministries. Many of our parishioners as well as our community have benefited from Catholic Charities, Christian Initiation, Religious Education. Our goal this year is to achieve participation from every parishioner. You should

April 5 - Bulletin

2009-04-09T23:52:00.001-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF –As we are about to celebrate the most special and holy days of our liturgical year I would like to encourage all of you to come to church on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday. Please, invite someone in your neighborhood, a family member or friend to come to church with you. You can be a venue through which God will bring someone back and help them to

April Saints Blurb for St. Agnes Blog

2009-04-07T19:53:00.001-04:00

MARCH 29, 2009 Bulletin

2009-03-30T23:24:00.003-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – As the joyous celebration of Easter approaches I would like to ask you to pray in a special way for our catechumen Brooke Russell our candidates for full communion of the Catholic Church Katherine Krakoski, Beth Vuocolo, Wendy Quinn and Lauren Bennett, our candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation Jason

PARISH EVENTS: MARCH 16-22, 2009

2009-03-15T22:29:00.001-04:00

PARISH EVENTS: MARCH 16-22, 2009MondayChoir Practice – Parish Center – 6:00 PMRCIA - Parish Center – 7:00 PMTuesdayPrayer Group – Parish Center – 9:00 AMKitchen Workers – Parish Center – 9:00 AMWednesdayThursdayKitchen Workers – Parish Center – 9:00 AMFridaySaturdayCandy being sold – Parish Center – 9 to 12SundayCCD 9:45 to 10:45 AM

Weekly Bulletin March 15 - Part 1

2009-03-15T22:23:00.002-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF –WHY THE NEED TO CONFESS SINS?We human beings were created as part of God’s plan and that plan did not include sin. Fortunately, our gracious and merciful God gives us the power to undo the effects of all sins through prayer and repentance. Jesus of course is the best example and answer to our struggle with temptation and sin. We know from the Gospels that he forgave sins on

Weekly Bulletin March 15 - Part 2

2009-03-15T22:19:00.000-04:00

SPRING FEST NEWS Spring Fest April 1st and 2nd. SIGN UP SHEETS for the Springfest are in the Vestibule. We need your help. We encourage all parents of Catholic School Students to volunteer a little of your time to help out whenever you can. Craft

February Saints Message

2009-03-13T16:03:00.001-04:00

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Do you sometimes ever wonder why the Lord doesn't always give you consolations (tangible encouragement) when you pray? Why doesn't He always touch your prayer life with a bit of sweetness and/or joy? St. Francis de Sales has some encouragement for you, "Sensible spiritual consolations ordinarily generate complacency, and this, in turn, begets pride,

Calendar for March 2 - 8, 2009

2009-02-27T20:36:00.002-05:00

PARISH EVENTS: MARCH 2-8, 2009 Monday Choir Practice – Parish Center – 6:00 PM RCIA No class

Bulletin March 1st, 2009

2009-02-27T20:33:00.001-05:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – You are all invited to join the Catechumens and Candidates from St. Agnes to celebrate the Rite of Election and Enrollment of Names and the Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates, a diocesan wide event at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on March 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Bishop Joseph Adamec on

2009-02-22T23:04:00.003-05:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – We will be decorating the Church for the Lenten Season on Sunday, Feb. 22nd at 12:30 PM (after baptisms). We are in need of some strong men to help carry the tomb over to the Church and set it up. We appreciate your help. If anyone in the Parish is interested in mowing the grass on the Church grounds, please

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 14-15, 2009

2009-02-07T23:05:00.002-05:00

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 14-15, 2009: 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM A l t a r S e r v e r

Bulletin Feb. 08, 2009

2009-02-07T22:49:00.002-05:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – Remember to bring your palm branches and place them in the basket in the vestibule to be used for Ash Wednesday, February 25th. Any parishioner who has a change of address or phone number, please contact the Rectory and let us know so our records are correct. The response to the “Talent” project was

February Saint's Blurb for St. Agnes Blog

2009-02-03T09:55:00.001-05:00

What worries you today? The Dominican priest Albert the Great (Albertus Magnus) taught theology to none other than Saint Thomas Aquinas. Father Albert said to his students and he says to you, "From the infinitely great to the infinitely small nothing can escape His eternal Providence; nothing has been drawn from His control, either in the acts of free will, in events we ascribe to chance or

Bulletin Jan. 18 (Part 1)

2009-01-20T20:44:00.003-05:00

Jn 1: 35-42In today’s gospel Philip told Nathanial “Come and see.” He didn’t preach, he invited and Nathanial became a disciple of Jesus. If our children SEE the excitement of our faith, that will be invitation enough. Words will not be necessary.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FROM FR. JOZEF –Please welcome Rev. Dr. E.J. Rosolen who will

Bulletin Jan. 18 (Part 2)

2009-01-20T20:21:00.003-05:00

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF – JANUARY 19-25, 2009 Monday 8:30 AM - Service of Word & Eucharist Tuesday 8:30 AM - Service of Word & Eucharist Wednes day 8:30 AM - Service of Word & Eucharist Thursday 8:30 AM - Gloria Vilello By Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Hill Friday 8:30 AM

Bulletin: Jan. 11 (Part 1)

2009-01-09T19:43:00.003-05:00

PARISH EVENTS: JANUARY 12-18, 2009 Monday Choir Practice – Parish Center – 6:00 PM RCIA – Parish Center – 7:00 PM K of C – Parish Center – 7:15 PM Tuesday CD of A – Parish Center – 6:00 PM Wednesday Thursday Sunday CCD – 9:45 – 10:45 AM ***********************************************

Bulletin Jan. 11, (part 2)

2009-01-09T19:28:00.003-05:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – On May 30th Deacon Michael Wolfe will be ordained a Priest and Chip Young will be ordained a Deacon. This is an exciting time for us since both of these men are members of our Parish. We would like to get a bus trip to the Cathedral in Altoona for the Ordination so that as many of our parishioners as

Bulletin Jan 04

2009-01-06T22:51:00.008-05:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – GOD SENT US A SAVIOR If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would

Bulletin Dec 14

2008-12-18T21:29:00.002-05:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – PRAYER FOR ADVENT Good and Gracious God, Israel prayed for a savior, and you gave them more than anyone imagined. We want happiness, and you give us joy. We want certainty, and you give us hope. We want power, and you give us a baby in a manger. Help us to look for your coming as we

Bulletin Dec 07

2008-12-09T22:18:00.003-05:00

PARISH EVENTS: DECEMBER 8-14, 2008Wednesday Thursday Kitchen crew – Parish

Bulletin Nov 30

2008-11-30T21:32:00.002-05:00

PARISH EVENTS: DECEMBER 1-7, 2008 Monday Choir – Parish Center – 6:00 PM RCIA

December Saint Blurb for Blog

2008-11-30T13:43:00.000-05:00

Hi my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, St. Claude de la Columbiere, the spiritual advisor of St. Margaret Mary to whom the Sacred Heart appeared, has some comforting words for us. St. Claude's advice is helpful during this hectic holiday season, particularly if you're having trouble finding quiet time with Jesus for prayer. "If you cannot succeed with anything interior," said St.

Parish News and Events

2008-11-25T21:23:00.003-05:00

Mt 25: 31-46 Families feed the hungry, give drinks to thirsty toddlers and welcome strangers and even stranger relatives into our homes. We clothe children and visit family members who are sick and imprisoned. The routine actions of family life are religious and priestly for we make Christ present in what

Bulletin Nov. 23,2008

2008-11-25T21:13:00.002-05:00

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMB ER 29-30, 2008: 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM A l t a r S e r v e r s Zachary Zimmerman

Saint Agnes - This Week

2008-11-16T22:27:00.002-05:00

PARISH EVENTS: NOVEMBER 17-23, 2008 Monday Choir Practice – Parish Center – 6:

Bulletin Nov. 16

2008-11-16T22:21:00.002-05:00

33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FROM FR. JOZEF – FOOD FOR THOUGHT Gratitude unfolds the goodness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn meal into a feast, a house into a home. Gratitude makes sense of our past

Green Energy Fair

2008-11-14T23:29:00.001-05:00

Senator Wozniak and Representative Hanna are hosting a Green Energy Fair on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Central Mountain Middle School Gymnasium. The event is free and we welcome everyone to come see a host of exhibitors who will provide information, products and services aimed at helping people reduce their energy costs.

PARISH EVENTS: NOVEMBER 10--18, 2008

2008-11-09T22:52:00.000-05:00

Monday Choir Practice – Parish Center – 6:00 PM RCIA – Parish Center – 7:00

Bulletin: 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2008-11-09T22:33:00.002-05:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – The office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day. Thanks to your generosity the amount collected for our heat and outreach program for October was $1,068.35. Half of this amount went to the Church for heat and the other half to our outreach program. Our next

November Saint Blurb

2008-11-07T14:25:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends in Christ, Reading Faithful Servant, which is a collection of the spiritual retreats and letters of Saint Claude de la Colombiere who was the spiritual advisor of St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart, I found this quote from him that I thought might mean a lot to you, as it did to me: ". . . God wishes you to rely entirely on His infinite mercy and not to worry anymore

PARISH EVENTS: OCT, 26- NOV 2, 2008

2008-10-26T22:14:00.003-04:00

MondayChoir Practice – Parish Center – 6:00 PMRCIA – Parish Center – 7:00 PMTuesdayPrayer Group – Parish Center – 9:00 AMWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday CCD 9:45 to 10:45 AM

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF – OCT. 27- NOV. 2, 2008:

2008-10-26T22:08:00.000-04:00

Monday- 8:30 AM- Emilio Renzo By Anna Renzo Getgen Tuesday- 8:30 AM -Mae Manno By Family Wednes day -8:30 AM - Peggy Shoemaker By Chip & Connie Young Thursday- 8:30 AM -Lester & Ethel O’Donnell By Florence Palmer Friday- 8:30 AM- Repose of the Soul of Anna

Bulletin OCTOBER 26, 2008

2008-10-26T22:05:00.001-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – FOOD FOR THOUGHT A woman was asked by a coworker, “What is it like to be a Christian?” The coworker replied, “It is like being a pumpkin. God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then He scoops out all the yucky stuff

October Blurb for Blog

2008-10-18T13:29:00.001-04:00

Sometimes do you worry you're not spending enough time in prayer and that you're not thinking enough about God, (some call that "practicing His presence")? Sometimes this worry can assault you when you read about the lives of the Saints and how they devoted their lives to prayer and to practicing the presence of God. But take heart! When a group of nuns were worried about the same things as

Ministry Schedule Oct. 25-26

2008-10-17T23:12:00.001-04:00

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 25-26, 2008: 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM A l t a r S e r v e r s Jordan Slobodinsky

Masses - October 20 - 26

2008-10-17T23:03:00.002-04:00

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF – OCTOBER 20-26, 2008: Monday -8:30 AM- James J. & Eleana Dolan by Dr. James, Kelly & Timothy Dolan Tuesday -8:30 AM -Frances Fragale by Joe Bianchi & Family Wednes day -8:30 AM- Jake Bricks by Irma Bricks Thursday -8:30 AM- Mary Vilello

PARISH EVENTS: OCTOBER 20-26, 2008

2008-10-17T23:01:00.001-04:00

MondayChoir Practice – Parish Center – 6:00 PMRCIA – Parish Center – 7:00 PMFlu Clinic – Parish Center – 1:00PM to 3:00PMTuesdayPrayer Group – Parish Center – 9:00 AMWednesdayBloodmobileFridayCDA Fall FestSaturdayCDA – Fall FestSunday CCD 9:45 to 10:45 AM

Bulletin October 19

2008-10-17T22:46:00.003-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF –FOOD FOR THOUGHTFaith makes all things possible.Love makes them meaningful.CONGRATULATIONS FATHER RALPH, DEACON MICHAEL, AND CHIP YOUNG!As you know on October 11th Chinemere Raphael Onyeocha was ordained priest and Michael Andrew Wolfe deacon by our bishop Most Rev. Joseph Adamec. Sincere congratulations to both of them on this great accomplishment. I am thankful to Michael for

Bulletin October 05

2008-10-06T22:07:00.002-04:00

Liturgical Reflection… The celebration of the Eucharist is the center of the entire Christian life, both for the universal Church and for local faith communities. The celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is the appropriate starting point for understanding the demands of space, sound, and visibility made upon

September blurb for your blog

2008-09-18T13:14:00.000-04:00

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Have you ever read The Cloud of Unknowing by an anonymous monk in the late 14th century? It's a small, unassuming book that I think you'd enjoy. I wanted to share with you one section in the book that especially spoke to me and which I hope will speak to your heart and soul and make you smile. The author is speaking about Mary who sat at Jesus'

Bulletin Clips Sept. 14

2008-09-14T22:31:00.002-04:00

THE EXULTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FROM FR. JOZEF – REMEMBER 9/11 PRAYER Almighty God, we looked with horror on the terrorist attacks of September 11th.But we looked with honor on acts of courage by ordinary people who

Panoramas of the Fair

2008-08-16T23:09:00.000-04:00

These are photos of the 2008 St. Agnes Fair. Click on an image to view its enlargement.

Fair Panoramas

2008-08-16T23:05:00.000-04:00

These are panoramic shots of the 2008 St. Agnes Fair that were taken the third night. Click on any image to see an enlargement. Enjoy!Rich

LOCK HAVEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

2008-08-16T14:26:00.000-04:00

LOCK HAVEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS: SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL: August 25 – Monday (8:30 – 11:30) No uniforms, No lunch, No bus (parents provide transportation). PM KINDERGARTEN. August 26 – Tuesday (8:30 – 11:30 ) No uniforms, No lunch, No bus (parents provide transportation). AM KINDERGARTEN. August 27 – Wednesday (8:15 – 2:45) Summer uniforms, lunch, bus. AM

Bulletin Blurbs for Aug.17th

2008-08-16T14:13:00.005-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – THANK YOU to all the people who have been here all week helping to set up the grounds for the Fair, getting the booths ready and preparing all the wonderful food. We appreciate all the time you spent preparing for our Fair. We could really use your help on Monday and Tuesday for clean-up of grounds and kitchen. REMEMBER – FAIR TEAR DOWN WILL BE MONDAY AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH

August Blurb for Blog

2008-08-14T14:19:00.001-04:00

Do you believe that in spite of your weaknesses and flaws you are beautiful in God's eyes? Well, you are. As the late Pope John Paul II said in Crossing the Threshold of Hope, "To accept the Gospel's demands means to affirm all of our humanity, to see in it the beauty desired by God, while at the same time recognizing, in light of the power of God Himself, our weaknesses: 'What is

Bulletin Clips: Aug. 10, 2008

2008-08-08T20:18:00.001-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – HELP-HELP-HELP needed Monday August 11th to set up the Fair. We will start work at 8:00 AM until at least 8:00 PM, come when you can. The more workers we have on this day the better we will be able to complete the major part of the set up. Families with teens do a little bonding with your children and encourage them to participate, so try to give a few hours of your time for

Saint Agnes Fair News Aug. 10, 2008

2008-08-08T20:16:00.001-04:00

FAIR NEWS Trash & Treasure: We will not be accepting any more Trash & Treasure We thank you for all your donations. FAIR SIGN-UP SHEETS: Only a few days left until the Fair. 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 your participation; volunteers are what make this major fundraiser for

Bulletin Clips Aug. 03,2008

2008-08-05T22:28:00.001-04:00

FAIR NEWS 8-03-08

2008-08-05T22:25:00.001-04:00

Trash & Treasure: We will not be accepting any more Trash & Treasure We thank you for all your donations. FAIR SIGN-UP SHEETS: Can be found on the walls 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 your participation; volunteers are what make this major fundraiser for our Parish such

Fair News : 7-20-08

2008-07-24T23:22:00.001-04:00

FAIR NEWS PLEASE REMEMBER to put aside the date of August 11th to help us set up for the Fair. People will be there all day setting up so if you have some time either morning, afternoon or evening, please come. We need lots of help!! FAIR SIGN-UP SHEETS: Can be found on the walls in the vestibule. Please stop and check out where help is needed and sign up for one, two or maybe

Bulletin Clips: 7-20-08

2008-07-24T23:14:00.001-04:00

Mt. 13: 24-43 Parents plant values in their children anticipating the tiny seeds of honesty, respect, commitment and fidelity. These values learned in the home, will grow with your child and become “a safe haven” to many. FROM FR. JOZEF – After many years of service and dedication to the youth of both St. Agnes and Immaculate Conception parish families our parishioners Tony and Lori

Saint Agnes Fair News

2008-07-11T22:26:00.001-04:00

FAIR SIGN-UP SHEETS: Can be found on the walls 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 your participation; volunteers are what make this major fundraiser for our Parish such a great success. CHANCES: You should have received your fair chance books in the mail by now, if you didn’t

Bulletin Blurbs July 13, 2008

2008-07-11T22:18:00.002-04:00

Mt. 13: 1-23 The stress and anxieties of family life are like “thorns” which choke off” any opportunity to reflect on God’s presence in our lives. Notice in today’s gospel Jesus “left the house” so He could connect with His Father. Grasp 5 minutes each day to appreciate God walking with you. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome to our Lock Haven Catholic community, Father

FAIR News - 6-29-08

2008-06-29T22:19:00.001-04:00

Trash & Treasure: We are still taking items for the Trash and Treasure booth. Please remember we cannot accept personal items for trash and treasure. We cannot use items such as hair dryers, curling irons, shoes, furniture, etc. Jewelry: We are in need of jewelry for our booth. Please drop off any old or new items that we can use. Items can be dropped off at the rectory or parish center.

Bulletin Blurbs June 29, 2008

2008-06-29T22:17:00.001-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF – We wish to thank all the parents and volunteers who participated in Vacation Bible School and made this week so enjoyable and successful. Without your help vacation bible school would not be possible. With gratitude and appreciation, Fr. Jozef and Pat Cella. Seminarian Michael Wolfe has been assigned to serve a summer internship at St. Mary’s

FAIR NEWS

2008-06-20T22:04:00.001-04:00

We are now accepting items for Trash & Treasure, Jewelry, Books and Crafts. Please check out your basements, attics and garages for items. We want to give you enough time to check around and see if you have anything to contribute to any of these booths or to begin making your craft items. We need lots of help. APPLE DUMPLINGS – The kitchen crew will be making apple dumplings on Tuesday and

Bulletin Blurbs

2008-06-20T21:59:00.002-04:00

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held the week of June 23-27 and will be held in the Parish Center from 6:00-8:30 PM. The group will also be participating at the 11:00 AM mass on Sunday which will be followed by a family picnic for the Bible School participants. Mt. 10:26-33 Jesus says “Do not be afraid” three times in today’s gospel and reminds us “all concealed secrets will be revealed.”

Congratulations, Ralph!

2008-06-20T21:46:00.001-04:00

As you may know on May 31st our adopted seminarian Raphael Onyeocha was ordained deacon by our bishop Most Rev. Joseph Adamec. Before he begins his assignment on July 2nd Ralph will serve and preach on June 21st & 22nd at all weekend masses. Following the 11:00AM mass on June 22nd there will be an informal reception in the parish center for Ralph. Please, reserve this weekend on your calendar

June blurb about Saint Faustina

2008-06-10T10:37:00.000-04:00

June 10, 2008 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Has someone insulted you or belittled you or in any other way made you to feel miserable? Even saints like St. Faustina of the Divine Mercy daily encountered people--fellow Sisters in her convent--who managed to make her feel unloved and alone. One day when a Sister had insulted Faustina, our Saint, rather than defending herself, took her

JUNE 8, 2008 Bulletin

2008-06-07T23:55:00.002-04:00

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF –JUNE 9-15, 2008: Monday 10:00 AM - Funeral Mass for Margaret Jerles Tuesday 8:30 AM - Cindy Gavlock By Pat Cella Wednesday 8:30 AM - Emilio Renzo Family by Anna Renzo Getgen Thursday 8:30 AM - Jane Magent By Sherry Glossner Friday 8:30 AM - Rocco Verelli By Rosemary &

Nun lauded for sharing faith with young

2008-06-05T21:49:00.000-04:00

Nun lauded for sharing faith with young Catholic board presents Sister Yvonne Patry with award Posted By BY HENRY BURY, THE INTELLIGENCER Updated 2 days ago Retired teacher Sister Yvonne Patry is dedicating herself to promoting Catholic traditions in schools and bringing her

News: Holy Land

2008-06-05T21:42:00.001-04:00

Middle East - Africa Marked increase in number of pilgrims visiting Holy Land Rome, Jun 2, 2008 / 04:31 pm (CNA).- Auxiliary Bishop Giacinto-Boulos Marcuzzo of Jerusalem told L’Osservatore Romano this week that there has been a marked increase in the number of pilgrims

Bulletin: June 2-8, 2008

2008-06-05T21:10:00.003-04:00

Mt 7: 21-27 Today’s gospel is Jesus’ “Walk the Talk” speech challenging us to be who we profess to be. Build your family of fidelity: to God, your family and self. Then you will have a foundation to withstand the “rains, floods and winds” of life!MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 7-8, 2008: 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

Mini-Mission : Day One (June 1)

2008-06-01T23:35:00.004-04:00

A Message From Father DanSome of you might ask: ls it really possible for us to be different? It's a long day: getting kids ready, working 9 hours, looking after an elderly parent, making supper, the travel to and from work. It's mortgages, soccer games, house work. There is little time for anything: leisure, relaxing. And yet you are here in church this week. Do you know how many people in this

Mini-Mission:Bring Your Faith to Life

2008-05-29T23:47:00.002-04:00

Mini-Mission:Bring Your Faith to Life Saint Agnes Parish570-748-4594Website: http://www.stagneslh.org Email: stagnespa@comcast.net Three Evenings That Will Change You! The mini-mission is a chance for us to Learn:- about who God is- how God speaks to us still- who Jesus is- what it means to be human These are three nights to Reflect on:- the

Bulletin: The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

2008-05-23T21:04:00.002-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF - Last weekend I had one the most positive experiences a priest can have. To be able to celebrate an anniversary of ordination to the priesthood even though it may only be 10 years is no doubt special and unforgettable. Of course, when I was ordained on May 30th, 1998 I had no idea where the Lord would call me to serve. Since my arrival to St. Agnes parish on July 14th, 2004 I

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY - Bulletin

2008-05-18T20:41:00.003-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF - We have been informed of the death of Rita Clark, mother of Reverend Sean K. Code, on Friday May 9, 2008. Please remember her in your prayers. If you would like to send Father a card his address is: St. Joan of Arc Church, 692 Glendale Valley Blvd., Fallentimber, PA 16639-6505. Tuesday, May 20th is the Anniversary of Bishop Joseph’s Episcopal Ordination, please remember

Bulletin : PENTECOST SUNDAY

2008-05-09T23:40:00.002-04:00

FROM FR. JOZEF - There will be a Fair meeting on May 22nd at 6:30 PM All last years chairpersons for the various booths, games, or specific function please try to attend. If you cannot attend, or you will not be able to perform the duties this year, please call the office and let us know. Any parishioner who would like to become involved or more involved please try to attend.

Author Seeking Books About Saints

2008-05-09T23:35:00.002-04:00

Eileen Dunn Bertanzetti April 22, 2008 19 Hickory Drive Lock Haven, PA 17745 edbertan@kcnet.org

Vacation Bible School Registration

2008-04-30T21:09:00.001-04:00

Vacation Bible School"A Tree Top Bible Blast"Saint Agnes Parish CenterJune 23 - 27 6 - 8:30 P.MRegistration Deadline: June 1, 2008Contact: Pat Cella 748-4828 email: stagnespa@comcast.netSend registration to:Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church3 East Walnut StreetLock Haven, PA 17745Vacation Bible School RegistrationStudent's Name: _____________________________________________Birth Date:_____________

Weekly Bulletin - April 27

2008-04-28T12:20:00.002-04:00

Sixth Sunday of EasterPARISH EVENTS: Apr 28 –May 4, 2008 Monday Choir Practice Tuesday Prayer Group – Parish Center, 9:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM Stewardship meeting – Parish Center – 5:00 PM Thursday Emmaus meeting – Parish Center – 6:00 PM Sunday CCD FROM FR. JOZEF - As you know this years Annual Appeal has started and our goal is $30,036. To date you have pledged

April Padre Pio blurb for St. Agnes blog

2008-04-20T15:47:00.001-04:00

Hi, my dear friends in Christ, Do you ever deride yourself because you think you are somehow displeasing to the Lord? You perhaps berate yourself because of your imperfections and failings and because you have not yet reached perfection. Here is what Padre Pio said to one of his spiritual children and what he says to you, too: "You tell me you are frightened by your malice, and you

APRIL 20, 2008 Bulletin Clips (FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER)

2008-04-18T22:28:00.002-04:00

John 14: 1-12 We ask children to trust us because “we know the way.” What we ask of our children, Jesus asks of us in today’s gospel, “I am the way” so “don’t be troubled.” It is a matter of trust.The “Rite of Sending Forth” for our Confirmation students will be held today at the 11:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception. Please remember to keep the students in your prayers.FROM FR. JOZEF -

APRIL 13, 2008 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

2008-04-18T22:00:00.004-04:00

John 10: 1-10 The shepherd in today’s gospel called each sheep by name. Naming is a serious family function because our name if our life-long identity, connecting us to a family history and how we will be remembered forever.. FROM FR. JOZEF - One of the busiest weeks of the year for our parish is over. It sure was a busy time for us. First and foremost we need to thank the Lord for

Bulletin Clips April 6, 2008

2008-04-04T21:45:00.002-04:00

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER FROM FR. JOZEF - We received the following letter from Cross International: Dear Parishioners: I would like to thank you for your most generous response to our ministry Cross International Catholic Outreach when I was there on the weekend of January 12-13, 2008. Your parish donated $566.00 that will have a direct impact in the lives of the poorest of the poor. May

Good Friday Reflections

2008-03-21T22:41:00.002-04:00

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in his last Good Friday homily, recorded in 1979 at St Agnes church, New York.EWTN Lenten Reflections:Message from Mother Angelica and prayers for her recovery. The Sisters at Our Lady of the Angels MonasteryFriday of Holy Week Good Friday Fast & Abstinence Today Yet it was our infirmities that he bore, our sufferings that he endured. (Isaiah 53: