SUNDAY , SEPTEMBER 10

TWENTY -THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME · FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (EF )

Clergy Reverend Mark Moriarty, Pastor Deacon Nathan Allen Deacon Joseph Damiani Reverend James McConville, Sacramental Minister

Sunday Masses Saturday 5:15 pm (Vigil Mass that fulfills the Sunday obligation) 6:30, 7:30 am (Latin EF Low Mass), 8:30, 10:00 am (Latin OF High Mass), 12 Noon

Weekday Masses 8:00 am Monday through Saturday (Saturday—Sung Latin Mass) 5:15 pm Fridays During the school year, there is an additional Mass on Thursday at 9:30 am

Holy Days of Obligation Watch bulletin for Mass schedules

Confessions Fridays 4:00 -5:00 pm (Chapel) Saturdays: 4:00 -5:00 pm (Upper Church) and 8:00 -9:00 pm (Chapel) Every Tuesday following the 7:00 pm Novena (Chapel)

Adoration and Devotions Tuesday: 7:00 pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Chapel) 7:30 pm Confessions, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Holy Rosary Friday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 8:00 am Mass until 5:00 p.m. Benediction (Chapel) Saturday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 pm Benediction (Upper Church) Sunday: 3:00 pm Vespers during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and concluding with Benediction (Upper Church)

Parish Office Hours Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – Noon

Contact Information Parish Office 535 Thomas Avenue 651.925.8800 offi[email protected]

School Office 530 Lafond Avenue 651.925.8700 offi[email protected]

Rev. Mark Moriarty 651.925.8888 [email protected]

Patrick Menke - Business Affairs 651.925.8801 [email protected]

Life/Death Emergency Number 651.925.8899

535 Thomas Ave. | Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103 | 651.925.8800 | www.churchofsaintagnes.org

PASTOR’S COLUMN TODAY AT SAINT AGNES

Come to Schuler Hall after Mass for coffee and doughnuts served by the young men of the Troop of St. George. THIS WEEK AT SAINT AGNES

2017 -18 Family Catechesis - Registration

Registration for the 2017 -18 Family Catechesis program is open and will continue through September 12. To register, call the Parish Of- fice, 651.925.8800. Homeschoolers should register their children for sacramental preparation as well. Wednesday, September 13 is the first class which starts at 6:30 pm in Schuler Hall. CHORALE AND ORCHESTRA NOTES

Wanted: Singers Experience the joy and awe of singing the great Masses of the classical composers with a professional orchestra. The Twin Cities Catholic Chorale is looking for new members in all New Persian Rug in Chapel Sacristy sections. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 Saint Agnes recently received the gift of a new Persian rug pm in the choir loft beginning September 19. Prospective sing- for the sanctuary of the lower chapel where it adorns the altar ers should have singing experience and basic music reading skills. For further information, contact Dr. Robert Peterson, steps. I am humbled that the anonymous donor has given this in memory of my father. This anonymous parishioner Music Director, at [email protected]. has also contributed to the beauty of our upper church sanc- tuary by giving us the gift of a beautiful Persian rug for the COMING SOON TO SAINT AGNES uppermost level of the altar steps. Please join me in offering Lile Flowers Group a prayer of thanksgiving to God for the intentions of the do- nor and the donor’s family. The Saint Agnes Church and School Lile Flowers group be- The Power of an Invitation gins a new year on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, from 2:50 I owe an even greater debt of gratitude to the same donor until 4:15 pm in Schuler Hall. Young ladies (kindergartners referred to above because this person was the first to invite through 6th grade) of the parish and school, and their mothers my father to come to Saint Agnes in the very early 1980’s. I (are invited to join. Enjoy Chapel time, learn about great Saints am forever grateful to that parishioner for having issued that and virtues, create crafts, and eat snacks too. Meetings are held invitation for my family to come and worship at Saint Agnes. on the third Wednesday of each month (with possible excep- I am certain that that invitation and my family’s many subse- tions). Please contact Arika Heffron at [email protected] or quent years aending Mass at Saint Agnes heavily influenced 507.213.0725, or Kristin Coyne at [email protected] or my journey to the priesthood. This invitation also played a 651.998.9509 for more information. part in fostering my love of chant and tradition which con- The dates we are looking at this year are as follows: September tributed to my being given the great honor of being named 20, October 25, November 15, (skip December), January 17, pastor of Saint Agnes five years ago. February 21, March 28, April 18, and May 16. The old adage is true: “Bonum est divisa ipse”~ the good is diffusive of itself . But that does not mean that it happens auto- matically. The good things that humans experience can be 2017 Fall Festival—Sunday, October 22 stumbled upon by accident, but it is best when, out of love, Cherry Tree . Volunteers and prizes are needed for the Fall Fes- we purposely share the good with others. The architectural tival Cherry Tree booth. New, kid -friendly prizes valued at $3 - and artistic beauty, the sacred music, the saving Truth of our $4 can be dropped off at school or the parish office. Volunteers Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the mutual support and are needed for setup Saturday October 21, from 9 am -12 pm, encouragement of fellow pilgrims are the hallmarks of Saint and Sunday, October 22, during the festival. If you can help, Agnes. Therefore, I would like every parishioner to consider please contact Theresa Tichawa at [email protected]. inviting others to join us at Saint Agnes so that we can contin- ue in a super abundant fashion to spread what is good, true Children's Games . Children's Games needs 350 or more NEW, and beautiful. small to medium -size stuffed toys, such as Beanie Babies, for prizes. Other items needed are king -size candy bars, two -liter Sincerely yours in Christ, boles of soda, tee -shirts, party -favor toys, and games. Please

Rev. Mark Moriarty label your donations "Children's Games" and drop them off at

the parish office. Thank you.

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE WEEKLY CALENDAR (Regular, weekly Masses, Confessions, and 33 Days to Morning Glory Devotions are found on the bulletin cover) Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens invite you to join in Sunday, September 10 an Archdiocesan Marian Consecration. In preparation for Coffee and doughnuts served by the Troop of St. George the consecration, Fr. Michael Gaitley's 33 Days to Morning Monday, September 11 Glory is recommended and should begin by Sunday, Sep- St. Anthony–Maria Hilf Meeting (Schuler) ...... 7:00 pm tember 10. The fulfillment of this consecration will take place Tuesday, September 12 on Friday, October 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Kent) ...... 10:30 am Archbishop Hebda will conclude this consecration by cele- K.C.’s dinner meeting (Schuler) ...... 5:00 pm brating Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Paul at 5:15 pm. Wednesday, September 13 Catholic Watchmen Rally Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Kent)……….8:00 am ...... Men are invited to the Catholic Watchmen Rally on Tues- Family Catechesis (Schuler, Kent, Bride’s) 6:30 pm day, September 12, at St. John the Baptist in New Brighton Parish Choir practice (Loft) ...... 7:00 pm from 6:30 -9:00 pm. Bishop Andrew Cozzens will speak on Thursday, September 14 "Devotion to Mary and Diligence in Bale." There will be School Mass 7 -12 ...... 9:30 am time for Eucharistic adoration, prayer, and confession. Din- Latin I Class (Bride’s)...... 7:00 pm ner will be provided, and registration is not required. A free Festival Meeting (Schuler) ...... 7:00 pm will offering will be collected. For more information, contact Friday, September 15 Enzo Randazzo, Tel: 651.291.4483, Email: randaz- No scheduled activities [email protected]. Saturday, September 16

Rosary for Life following the 8:00 am Mass ...... 9:00 am

Pilgrimage to Italy with Archbishop Hebda Benediction before Mass ...... 4:00 pm Join Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and Fr. Sean O. Sheri- MASS INTENTIONS dan, TOR (president, Franciscan University of Steubenville) on a nine -day pilgrimage to Italy, September 20 – 28, 2018. Monday, September 11 |Saints Protus and Hyacinth This “Heart of Italy” tour includes stops in Assisi, Siena, La 8:00 am Mary and Mark Buffie (A) Verna, and, of course, Rome (with a papal audience). Tuesday, September 12 |The Most Holy Name of Mary For more information, visit www.franciscan.edu/ 8:00 am John Paul McNamara (B) pilgrimages or call 800.225.7662. Wednesday, September 13 |Saint John Chrysostom 7:10 am Members of St. Anthony -Maria Hilf Council(Convent) ALTAR SERVERS 8:00 am Walt Couture Saturday, September 9 Thursday, September 14 | The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 5:15 pm 8:00 am Richard McNamara, Sr. † 9:30 am* Gerald Roskowiak † Lucas Lahlum, Phillip Rother, Chris Ethier

Sunday, September 10 Friday, September 15 | Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin 7:30 am 8:00 am Maura Hegarty † Mary Thomas Conroy, Mahew Swanson 5:15 pm LaDonna Hanscom † 8:30 am Saturday, September 16 | Saints Cornelius and Cyprian

William Murphy, Frank Minwegen, Stephen McNamara, 8:00 am* Mary M. Urban † (B)

Peter McNamara, Thomas McNamara 5:15 pm Natalee Geerts

10:00 am Sunday, September 17 | Twenty -fourth Sunday in Ordinary Joe Galush, Petrus Washburn, Alousius Washburn, Time (OF) Ambrose Washburn, James Eilen, Philip Eilen,

Anthony Longman, Michael Galush Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

12:00 pm (EF)

An Phan, Nguyen Phan, Duy Phan 6:30 am Monsignor Stanley Srnec † 7:30 am Fred and Joy Steveken † 8:30 am Geri Landgraf † Knights of Columbus Invitation for September 16. 10:00 am* Erwin Koller † All men of the parish are invited to a trap shoot hosted by the Knights of Columbus. It will be held on Saturday, Sep- 12:00 pm Missa pro populo (For the people) tember 16th, at 10:00 am, at South Saint Paul Rod and Gun SUNDAY OFFERINGS FOR SEPTEMBER ₃ Club, 600 Gun Club Rd, South St Paul, MN 55075. Cost will be $20, which includes shells. Envelope/Plate $14,691.66

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