143 East 43Rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017 Sunday, August 6Th—The

143 East 43rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017

SERVED BY

Rev. Michael J. Barrett S.Th.D., Pastor Rev. Robert J. Brisson, Parochial Vicar Rev. Gova Showraiah Dasari (Fr. Francis), Parochial Vicar Most Reverend John O’Hara, In Residence Rev. William Elder, In Residence

Mr. Heitor Caballero, Music Director [email protected]

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM–5:30 PM Saturday and Sunday: Closed

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE CONFESSIONS EXPOSITION OF THE

Monday-Friday: 7:10, 8:10 AM, Monday-Friday: 7:30–8:30 AM, BLESSED SACRAMENT

12:10, 12:40, 1:10, and 5:10 PM 12:40–1:40 PM, and 5:00–5:30 PM Monday-Friday: 1:50–4:55 PM

– Saturday: 8:10 AM, 12:10, and Saturday: 11:45 AM 12:30 PM, First Friday: 8:40AM –12noon and 4:45–5:30 PM – 5:10 PM (fulfills Sunday obligation) 1:50 4:55 PM (Vespers and Benediction at 4:55 PM) Sunday: 8:30, 10:00, FIRST FRIDAY VIGIL

11:00 AM (Tridentine Latin Mass), Opens with Mass at 5:10 PM 12:30, 5:15, and 7:00 PM Closes with Benediction at 7:00 PM Please note the church closes at 8PM.

Sunday, August 6th—The Transfiguration of the Lord

NOVENAS & PRAYERS HOLY ROSARY SAINT AGNES BOOKSTORE Monday: Miraculous Medal Monday-Friday: Monday-Friday: 12:00 Noon–2:00 PM Tuesday: St. Agnes after the 5:10 PM Mass Saturday: Closed – Wednesday: Saint Michael Saturday: after the 12:10 PM Mass Sunday: 12:00 Noon 2:00 PM Thursday: St. Agnes - LEGION OF MARY Phone: (212) 599 7588 Friday: Sacred Heart of Jesus Meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM BAPTISMS Novenas follow the 7:10am, 8:10am, 1:10pm, DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Baptisms of children should take place as and 5:10pm Masses only. Monday-Friday: 3:00 PM soon as possible. Please make arrange- HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE ments one month before your preferred 5:10 PM (Vigil Mass) STATIONS OF THE CROSS date. Every Friday during Lent after the 7:10, 7:40, 8:10, 8:40,11:40 AM, 12:10, 5:10PM Mass WEDDINGS 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 5:10 (High Mass), and By appointment at least six months in ad- SERVING THE HOMEBOUND - 6:10 PM vance. Pre Cana is required. The sacraments are available to the ill and

CIVIC HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE homebound. Please contact the rectory. 8:10 AM, 12:10PM, and 1:10PM

Rectory Telephone: (212) 682-5722 www.stagneschurchnyc.org [email protected] CHURCH OF SAINT AGNES NEW YORK, N.Y. th August 6th, 2017 Holy Assumption: August 15 th Tuesday, August 15 , is the Solemnity of the The Transfiguration of the Lord Holy Assumption of The Blessed Virgin. Today’s readings: page 763 (red missal) Ordinary of the Mass: page 844 It is a Holy Day of Obligation. St. Agnes will offer eleven Masses in accord- Opening hymn: #83 (blue hymnal) ance with our Holy Day Mass Schedule, found on the Offertory hymn: #145 Recessional hymn: #115 cover of the bulletin. We will have our regular confession schedule and the bookstore will be open from

11:30am-6:30pm that day. Stop in! The Transfiguration of the Lord (Tridentine Latin Mass) Mass times are: 7:10am, 7:40am, 8:10am, 8:40am, 11:40am, Traditional Latin Mass—NEW TIME! 12:10pm, 12:40pm, 1:10pm, 1:40pm,

5:10pm (High Mass), and 6:10pm. The Church of St. Agnes has been pleased to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass over a number of years You can also fulfill your obligation and wants to accommodate its current needs. by attending the 5:10pm vigil Mass th. The Traditional Latin Mass, celebrated at 11:00am on Monday, August 14 on Sundays, has sometimes gone over, making it difficult to celebrate the 12:30pm Mass on time. To allow more In Thanksgiving… time to the Traditional Latin Mass, we are moving it to A generous, longterm donation for our 9:00am on Sunday, with the next Mass beginning at Sanctuary Lamp has been made in thanksgiving by 11:00am. The current 8:30am Mass will be celebrated at Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Adsuar. 8:00am. This change may be an inconvenience for some of ATTEND DAILY MASS the faithful, but it also has its advantages. As it says in Summorum Pontificum of Benedict XVI, it “ensures that

Want to change your life for the better? Get closer to the good of these members of the faithful is harmonized Our Lord. How? Once a week, apart from Sunday, come to with the ordinary pastoral care of the parish … favoring Mass. Once a week put the Mass in your schedule, on the unity of the whole Church.” any day.

The Mass is the perfect prayer and brings us back to New Mass schedule beginning

Our Lord’s death and resurrection for us through the Cross. Sunday, September 10th: If you attend at lunchtime, you’re afternoon will be better 8:00am, 9am (Tridentine Latin Mass), 11am, and more peaceful. In the morning, it changes your day. 12:30pm, 5:15pm, and 7:00pm.

Did you know? Lumen Christi Missal and Hymnal Fr. Barrett and Fr. Brisson can hear Confession in both

English & Spanish. Don’t let a language barrier get in the As its title says: “Light of Christ,” the “Lumen way! Call the Rectory at 212-682-5722 for their schedule. Christi” Missal wants the Light of our Blessed Lord to shine forth with "beauty and splendor." The Word of God and the Church’s Sacred Music are presented with that Traveling this summer? “noble simplicity,” which will inspire and encourage the If you are traveling this summer and need to find a Catholic church for Mass, visit www.masstimes.org. faithful at St. Agnes to immerse deeper into the divine mysteries of the Holy Mass. The Missal (Red book) Parish Financial Council includes readings and the parts of the Mass, while the Hymnal (Blue book) includes the devotional hymns sung The Church of St. Agnes, by Church law, must have at Mass. a Parish Financial Council to guide us. Do you work in finance? Can you offer your time & expertise? Please assist “I encourage everyone to review the prayers in the us. We’re also glad to have input from young professionals back of the new Missal. It includes an excellent who can give diversity to the Council. preparation for confession and examination Please contact Anna Megan at the rectory or mail of conscience.” -Fr. Michael Barrett her at [email protected]. The Transfiguration of the Lord Dear Friends & Parishioners, As you know, the Church of St. Agnes offers 39 Masses every single week. Our schedule requires a lot of work and preparation to keep things running smoothly. We need help with expenses for special projects and daily needs. Please see our list below and consider what you can give. Donations can be placed in the collection basket at Mass or dropped off at the rectory. Questions? I’d be happy to address any concerns. Just ask. Yours in Christ, Father Michael Barrett

Special projects Front door repairs $25,000

Tabernacle Repairs $50,000 Mass linens 14 corporals @ $45 = $630 1 corporal for Feast Days @ $85 2 palls for Feast Days @ $100 = $200 2 palls for everyday Masses @ $55 = $110 60 purificators @ $23 = $1,380 60 lavabo towels @ $20 = $1,200

2 embroidered Altar cloths @ $1,500 = $3,000 Priest vestments 10 amices @ $80 = $800 5 cinctures @ $20 = $100 Green chasuble set for Ordinary Time $5,400 Green chasuble set for Ordinary Time $5,400 Green chasuble set for Ordinary Time $5,400 Purple chasuble set for Lent & Advent $3,070 Purple chasuble set for Lent & Advent $3,070 Purple chasuble set for Lent & Advent $3,070 White chasuble set for Feast Days $1,980 White chasuble set for Solemnity & Feast Days $1,980 White chasuble set for Feast Days $1,980 6 chalice veils @ $115 = $690

RCIA Program at St. Agnes This fall, St. Agnes will offer a program of classes for anyone who might want to learn more about the Catholic faith. RCIA is the Rite for Christian Initi- ation for Adults and covers all aspects of Catholic teaching. We welcome those who seek to deepen their knowledge of the faith, Catholics who want to update their un- derstanding, those who are interested in the Catholic Church, and those who want to convert to become Catholic. Classes begin on September 14th and will meet in the hall below the Church on Thursdays at 7:00pm. You may attend any or all of the classes. Whoever de- sires to convert to become Catholic will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. There is no charge for this course. For more information, contact Sim Johnston, the instruc- tor for the classes, at 212-410-4254 or at [email protected]. You can also mail us at [email protected].

Volunteers needed! St. Agnes is a busy place! We need volunteers and invite you to join us! Lectors, Altar Servers, and Ushers are essen- tial, especially for weekend Masses. Considering being an Altar Server? Don’t be afraid; training is provided. We’re also looking for individuals to help with our Mass & Altar linens and can offer a flexible schedule. Please consider how you might be able to help out. Do you have another talent or ability and can contribute to St. Agnes on an as-needed basis? Are you a seamstress? A landscaper? If you see something that you can help with, let us know. Contact us at: [email protected] or call the rectory at (212) 682-5722 and speak with Anna. Thank you!

Bereavement Support Group A Bereavement Support Group has been organized at the Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer & St. Catherine of Siena for all persons grieving the death of a loved one. The week- ly sessions will help guide people through their grieving process in a safe and supportive environment. The 10 week program will begin on Thursday, September 28th at 7pm at St. Catherine of Siena Church, located at 68th Street off 1st Avenue. There is no cost for this support group, however, registration prior to participa- tion in the sessions is required. For more information or to register for the group, please call the parish office at 212 744 2080, between the hours of 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.

Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary For the 23rd consecutive year, parishioners of St. Agnes are preparing for the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, as developed by St. Louis Marie de Mont- fort. The 33-day period of preparation begins on Sun- day, August 6th (the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord). The prayers are said personally and individually, and culminates on Thursday, September 7th with the vigil of the Nativity of The Blessed Mother. The Mass & Conse- cration on Friday, September 8th, the Feast of the Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary, will however be public for all

who are prepared to make their Consecration. St. Louis de Montfort—the proponent of his True Devotion to Jesus through Mary—brings us closer to Mary who brings us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ. The more one is consecrated to her, the more one is consecrated to Jesus.

The preparatory prayer booklet, “Preparation for total Conse- cration according to St. Louis Marie de Montfort” is available at the St. Agnes bookstore.

Consider Catholic Schools! Did you know there is a website dedicated to providing information on Catholic schools in our Archdio- cese? Did you know that, in October 2016, the Archdio- cese of New York’s Catholic Schools Office received the National Catholic Education Association’s (NCEA) pres- tigious St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for Leadership in Catholic Education? Find out what our schools have to offer! Visit the website at buildboldfutures.org. You can locate locate a school, search FAQs, and even apply! Pre- K, elementary, and high school options are all included on the site. Financial aid information is available, too. You can also stay current with news by signing up for e-mail updates. A Spanish version of the site is available (click the Espanol link at the top right corner), as well as a bilin- gual helpline at 646-794-2885. 2017 - 2018 Admissions are open now! AUGUST 6, 2017

Mass Intentions Monday, August 7th 7:10 AM Sr. Adrianne 8:10 AM George Boodram 12:10 PM Bill & Gladys Ingham & Family 12:40 PM Maria Lucia Faria 1:10 PM Cayetano Iturralde, Sr. 5:10 PM Don Morrison Tuesday, August 8th St. Dominic, Priest 7:10 AM Mario & for All Souls 8:10 AM George Boodram 12:10 PM Guillermina Munoz 12:40 PM Matilde Severino 1:10 PM Anthony McGettigan 5:10 PM Joseph Biocchi August 9th 7:10 AM Gerry Nastanski (Living) 8:10 AM Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Sy 12:10 PM Family of Linsey Malia (Living) 12:40 PM Renato Gattoni 1:10 PM Effie Dias 5:10 PM Eugenio Ancheta Thursday, August 10th St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr 7:10 AM Daniel Byles 8:10 AM FDNY Battalion Chief Michael J. Ahy 12:10 PM Family of Leah Bell (Living) 12:40 PM William David Young 1:10 PM Restitutio Almariya 5:10 PM Norberto Linao Friday, August 11th St. Clare, Virgin 7:10 AM Neil Dillworth and Virginia (Living) 8:10 AM Gloria Caponigro 12:10 PM Erica & John Kuhn 12:40 PM Rafael Martinez 1:10 PM Bernard Despins 5:10 PM Kathleen Cassidy Saturday, August 12th 8:10 AM Mary Margaret Gibney 12:10 PM Eleanor Forbes 5:10 PM Isabel Henry

Law of the Eucharistic Fast A complete fast from all food and drink for one hour before the reception of the Holy Eucharist is current law for all Catholics. The fast does not include water & medicine.

CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS Sunday, July 31, 2016 $4,280.00 Sunday, July 30, 2017 $4,672.00