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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- 6:10 PM SERVING THE HOMEBOUND - 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 Holy Assumption: August 15 August 6th, 2017 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 cover of the bulletin. We will have our regular confes- Recessional hymn: #115 sion 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 cele- brate 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.