SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY IN TIME (OF) SUNDAY (EF)

Clergy Reverend Mark Moriarty, Pastor Reverend James McConville, Parochial Vicar Deacon Nathan Allen Reverend Cassian DiRocco, in residence

Sunday Masses Saturday 5:15pm Vigil OF English 7:00 am OF English 8:00 am EF Latin Low Mass 9:00 am OF English Mass with Hymns (Livestreamed) 10:30 am OF Latin Sung Mass with Schola (Livestreamed) 12:15 pm OF English Low Mass

Weekday Masses Monday through Friday 6:30 am English Low Mass First Fridays 5:15 pm English Low Mass Saturday 8:00 am OF Latin Sung Mass with Schola (Livestreamed)

Sacrament of Penance Every Tuesday after Novena 7:30–8:00 pm (Chapel) First Fridays 3:30–5:00 pm before First Friday Mass (Chapel) Every Saturday 3:30–5:00 pm during Adoration (Church)

Adoration and Devotions Sunday: 12:15 pm Angelus/Regina Caeli during Season (Church) 2:00 pm Vespers and Benediction (Church) Tuesday: 7:00 pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Chapel) 7:30 pm Confessions, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and First Fridays: 7:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 5:00 pm 5:00 pm Benediction (Chapel) Saturday: 3:30 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 5:00 pm 5:00 pm Benediction (Church) Anointing of the Sick and Last Rites: As requested. Contact clergy. Funeral Masses: Contact clergy or parish office. Baptisms: Contact Fr. McConville or parish office. The Parish Office Hours Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Friday: closed except for deliveries. Contact Information Parish Office 535 Thomas Avenue 651.925.8800 [email protected] School Office 530 Lafond Avenue 651.925.8700 [email protected] Rev. Mark Moriarty 651.925.8888 [email protected] Rev. James McConville 651.925.8804 [email protected] Bob Collett, Business Administrator 651.925.8801 [email protected] Life/Death Emergency Number 651.925.8899

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P RAYERS & READINGS: FIFTH SUN- ly; the wicked he casts to the ground. DAY IN ORDINARY TIME (OF) R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted. Entrance Antiphon [] Mark 1:29-39 O come, let us worship God and bow low before On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God. Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s Psalm 95:6-7 [] mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately Venite adoremus Deum, et procidamus ante Domi- told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, num: ploremus ante eum, qui fecit nos: quia ipse and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she wait- est Dominus Deus noster. Ps. Venite, exsultemus ed on them. When it was evening, after sunset, they Domino: iubilemus Deo salutari nostro. [Gregorian brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. Missal, p.446] The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he Priest: Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak care, that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly because they knew him. Rising very early before dawn, grace, they may be defended always by your protec- he left and went off to a deserted place, where he tion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ… All: Amen. prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for First Reading Job 7:1-4, 6-7 you.”He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a drudg- that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I ery? Are not his days those of hirelings? He is a slave come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for his driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee. wages. So I have been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me. If in bed I Antiphon Psalm 17:5, 6b, 7 say, “When shall I arise?” then the night drags on; I My steps have been steadfast in your paths, my feet am filled with restlessness until the dawn. My days have not faltered. Incline your ear to me; hear my are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an word. Show your wondrous kindness, O savior of end without hope. Remember that my life is like the those who hope in you. wind; I shall not see happiness again. Perfice gressus meos in semitis tuis, ut non Responsorial Psalm Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 moveantur vestigia mea: inclina aurem tuam, et ex- Praise the LORD, for he is good; sing praise to our audi verba mea: mirifica misericordias tuas, qui sal- God, for he is gracious; it is fitting to praise him. vos facis sperantes in te, Domine. [Gregorian Missal, The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; the dispersed of Is- p.450] rael he gathers. Prayer over the Offerings R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted. Priest: O Lord, we bring to your these offerings He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their O Lord our God, who once established these created wounds. He tells the number of the stars; he calls things to sustain us in our frailty, grant, we pray, each by name. that they may become for us now the Sacrament of R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted. eternal life. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; to his wis- Antiphon Psalm 107:8-9 dom there is no limit. The LORD sustains the low- Let them thank the Lord for his mercy his wonders ly; the wicked he casts to the ground. for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted. soul, and the hungry he fills with good things. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Multitudo languentium, et qui vexabantur a spiritibus Brothers and sisters: If I preach the gospel, this is no immundis, veniebant ad eum: quia virtus de illo exibat, reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been im- et sanabat omnes. Lk 6:17-19 [Gregorian Missal, p.451] posed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it! If I Prayer After Communion do so willingly, I have a recompense, but if unwilling- Priest: O God, who have willed that we be partakers in ly, then I have been entrusted with a stewardship. the one Bread and the one , grant us, we pray, What then is my recompense? That, when I preach, I so to live that, made one in Christ ,we may joyfully offer the gospel free of charge so as not to make full bear fruit for the salvation of the world. All: Amen. use of my right in the gospel. Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave to all so as to YOUNG WOMEN’S win over as many as possible. To the weak I became LENTEN VOCATION RETREAT weak, to win over the weak. I have become all things Saint Agnes Convent to all, to save at least some. All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it. Sunday, February 28, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Matthew 4:16 For women ages 17 to 32 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; to his wis- RSVP: [email protected] Bring: Mask and Rosary dom there is no limit. The LORD sustains the low-

PASTOR’S COLUMN dering, only action, even in the dark of night. So often we Joseph Most Obedient can vacillate or delay when we know the clear com- An obligation has been imposed on me. -1 Cor. 9:16 mands of Christ and His Church. At worst, this can en- Obedience, in our modern culture and especially in danger our ever choosing the good. At best, we delay, America, is viewed as a kind of subservience, a taking out of lack of love and motivation, our gift of self to God. away of our freedom. On the contrary, if we give in to God has put other authorities in our lives, specifically evil, we will lose our freedom. Obedience to God, our parents and government. Parents are a special gift however, is that which sets us free! God’s laws are not from God to help raise, protect and form children, giv- arbitrary or capricious. His commands flow forth from ing the young the best preparation for serving God His very being. By the way, this is why the creed is when they are mature and on their own. This is why organized into three parts: Father, Son and Holy Spir- children should especially strive to be obedient in a it. Reality emanates from the Trinity. God literally is cooperative spirit. The greater knowledge and experi- Goodness, Truth, Beauty and Love. God’s commands ence of parents can help their children more quickly for us are not meant to take something away from us, grow in wisdom and virtue. All the more reason for to diminish or control us. Just the opposite. Divine young people to trust and obey their parents in all that Law is meant to set us free from slavery to sin and is good. help us to become more like God. Therefore, obedi- Joseph was also obedient to legitimate governmental ence to God is the most fruitful of all forms of obedi- authority. Caesar Augustus’ order to carry out a census ence because of the object of our obedience. was controversial for many Jewish leaders at the time, Joseph demonstrated obedience to God above all other according to the ancient historian Josephus. St. Joseph authorities. He dedicated himself to God and to chasti- properly decided that he should comply with the order ty as a response to God’s call. From childhood he was and traveled with Mary, pregnant with Jesus, to the an obedient son of God. Even after his practical reason town of Bethlehem. This was to fulfill the prophecy had led him to determine that he was unworthy of the that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. Chris- Blessed Virgin Mary and the Son of God made flesh in tians also owe appropriate obedience to government her womb, Joseph was obedient when the Angel was authorities in all that is not evil. As Paul wrote to Ti- sent to charge him not to be afraid. Joseph was obedi- tus, “remind them to be under the control of magis- ent to the dictates of God in scripture. Some examples trates and authorities, to be obedient, to be open to eve- ry good enterprise.” (Titus 3:1) include the three times yearly he would have brought his family down to Jerusalem on pilgrimage for the Sincerely yours in Christ, high holy days. On one such occasion, when Jesus Rev. Mark Moriarty was about 12 years of age, Joseph and Mary become separated from their Son. When they finally found Class for First Confession Students him, Jesus says in response to his mother’s concerned The First Confession Class for Family Catechesis and question, “I be about my Father’s business”. Jo- Homeschool students will take place on Wednesday, Feb- seph heard and realized the truth of the matter. Every ruary 24, 2021 at 6:30 pm in Schuler Hall. For more parent must hope and pray their children are obedient information please contact Matthew Kuettel at fami- first and foremost to God. It is our obedience to God [email protected]. that helps us to be the fulfilled sons and daughters we are meant to be. Willingness is an important aspect of the virtue of obe- Sister Theresa Louisa of the Little Sisters of the dience. Obedience is most meritorious when the sub- Poor is requesting the following donations during ject freely wills to conform himself to the command. this COVID time: We can see in Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son how Medical Gloves size large Bottled Water the elder brother is reluctantly obeying his father. Tide Laundry Pods (HE) Kleenex Whereas the prodigal son, once he has come to his Disinfectant Wipes senses and returned to his father, fully gives himself to Individually packaged treats his father and to his service. Our service of God is not Lotion (sizes 3 oz. to 6 oz.) meant to be drudgery but a joyful sharing in the work Deliver donations to 330 South Exchange St. St. Paul, MN 55102 or call: (651) 227-0336. of sanctification and salvation. Joseph’s willingness was not merely on the surface, it was authentic and The School and Parish offices will be closed on from the heart. Monday, February 15 in observance of Presidents Immediacy in obeying adds further merit. Scripture Day. highlights how prompt Joseph was in following the Wednesday of this week is . will of God. After the nativity and after the visit of the Please see page 4A for the Mass Schedule. magi, Joseph is warned in a dream, “rise, take the The first Lenten Lecture Series on St. Joseph will child and his mother, flee to Egypt…. Joseph rose and begin this Friday following . took the child and his mother by night and departed The schedule can be found on page 4A. for Egypt.” (Matt. 2:13, 14) There is no waiting or won-

4a 4b LENTEN LECTURE SERIES MASS INTENTIONS Monday, February 15 6:30 am Martha Giûra Tuesday, February 16 6:30 am Leah MacDonald (B) Wednesday, February 17 | Ash Wednesday 6:30 am Richard McNamara, Sr., and Family 7:30 am Richard and Rene Woessner † 8:55 am William P. Gardner † 10:00 am For the People 11:00 am Andrew Brownell 5:15 pm Rita Hermes Thursday, February 18 6:30 am Edmund Bump † Friday, February 19 6:30 am Deb Bauer-Bieniek (B) Saturday, February 20 Join us for our annual Saint Agnes Lenten Lec- 8:00 am* Joanne Pizzella Allen † tures every Friday evening in following 7:00 5:15 pm Gloria Hefferan † pm Stations of the Cross in the Upper Church. Sunday, February 21 |First Sunday of Lent (OF This year's theme—“St. Joseph, Model for Chris- and EF) tians"—features presentations on six titles and 7:00 am Kevin Kargel roles of St. Joseph as a model of the Christian life. 8:00 am Fred and Joy Steveken † We are delighted to have a wonderful line-up of 9:00 am Saint Agnes Altar Servers speakers from throughout the Archdiocese as we 10:30 am* Diana C. Heckadon † celebrate the Year of St. Joseph in solidarity with 12:15 pm Missa pro populo (for the people) the universal Church and within our local church. (B) birthday (A) anniversary † deceased * sung Mass Please visit churchofsaintagnes.org/lentenlectures for more information. All talks are free and open CHORALE AND ORCHESTRA NOTES to the public. W.A. Mozart, Mass in C, K 337 (1780) February 19 – “St. Joseph, Model for Men,” An anonymous donor sponsored the music for Fr. Michael Becker this Mass in honor of and for the intentions of February 26 – “St. Joseph, Model for Youth,” Andrew Brownell. Fr. Joseph Kuharski While seldom heard in concert halls and rarely March 5 – “St. Joseph, Model for Parents,” recorded, this last complete Mass, composed in Deacon. Joseph Michalak 1780 by W.A. Mozart (1756–1791), nonetheless March 12 – “St. Joseph, Model for Artisans,” offers lovely, joyful music appropriate for liturgi- Dr. Kevin Ferdinandt cal use. March 19 – “St. Joseph, Model in Tribulation,” The Twin Cities Catholic Chorale is Archbishop Bernard Hebda a non-profit corporation, which de- March 26 – “St. Joseph, Model of Silence,” pends solely on the generosity of its Fr. Timothy Cloutier patrons. Programs are available at the church entrances and are posted Lenten Schedule 2021 on the Chorale’s website at Ash Wednesday - February 17 www.catholicchorale.org. Masses 6:30 am (open to the public) The Chorale traditionally does not sing on the 7:30 am EF Latin (open to the public) six Sundays of Lent, and therefore will not be 8:55 am (school students only) singing next Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent. 10:00 am (school students only) The Chorale will next sing on Easter Sunday, April 4. 11:00 am (school students only) 5:15 pm OF Latin (open to the public) Stations of the Cross On the cover: detail of an illustration of Ash February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 - 7:00 pm Wednesday from the illuminated Missal of Eberhard Lenten Lecture Series von Greiffenklau, ca. 1425-50. Walters Art Museum, Upper Church Baltimore. Public domain. following Stations of the Cross each week