Weekly Digest

Welcome everyone!
This week at the parish:

• Tuesday - Saint Agnes Playgroup (am), Fatima Apostolate (pm)

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Now that the weather seems to have turned a bit warmer, we will be holding Tuesday playgroups outdoors at nearby parks. To print a written schedule of our summer playgroup locations, please click here. To see a map of our summer park schedule, please click here.

This Tuesday, June 25th, we will meet at Hill's Hill (422 Summer St., Arlington MA). This park is right next to the Arlington Ice Rink, and features a large, “maze” type of playground, with an open field to the side. It also has an entrance to the bike path, in case you’d like to ride there! We will meet at 10:30 am. Bring a picnic lunch, and join us. We hope to see you there!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor summer schedule is highly dependent on good weather. If the weather seems questionable, please check your email or the blog page before you leave for playgroup. In case of rain, our usual rain location will be at Fidelity House, 25 Medford St., Arlington. Thanks!**

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Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is now OPEN!
Our parish is very blessed to offer this montessori-based preschool Religious Education Program.  This program serves children ages 3 to 5 years.  The children must be potty-trained and able to go to the restroom on their own.  There are a limited number of seats, to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date the registration form is received. Registration forms available at the Parish Center and should be returned to the Religious Education Office. You may contact the Religious Education Office at 781-646-5579 if you wish to have the form mailed to you. For information about the program, call Jean Keiselbach (781-
646-0475).

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Making Music Praying Twice summer camp returns to St. Joseph's Parish this year with two sessions: June 24-28 and August 26-30, Monday-Friday 10:30-11:30 am. Come with your children ages 0-5 to sample this class and sing, dance, play instruments and more in this faith-inclusive music education camp designed to benefit even little babies. Tuition is FREE.  There is a $25 materials fee per family includes CD and songbook and is waived if you came last year!  To register, visit www.stjoseph.belmont.ma.us/faithformation/mmpt.htm, or email dbowe [at] stjoseph.belmont.ma.us

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FIDELITY HOUSE can save you from the summer blues!!

Did you know that Saint Agnes Parish supports operations at Fidelity House? We have this great resource at our own church! When you feel you are counting down the days until school starts, remember that there are many great programs for kids at Fidelity House this summer. For more information, visit www.FidelityHouse.org

Do you like to Golf? Invite a friend and SAVE THE DATE!
Fidelity House's Vin Culhane Memorial Golf Tournament

July 15, 2013
Juniper Hills Golf Course, Northborough MA
Entrance fee is $120 and includes dinner.  Foursomes, individuals, and sponsors are encouraged to contact Fidelity House (781-648-2005). Donations for raffle prizes are also needed and appreciated.
Registration form can be found and printed HERE.

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FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM
The Bishops of the United States have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, June 21-July 4, 2013.  This is a two-week period of prayer and action, to address many current challenges to religious freedom in our country.  Cardinal Sean will celebrate Mass for this intention on Wednesday, June 26, at 12:05 pm at the Bethany Chapel in the Pastoral Center.  The Mass will be webcast live on www.BostonCatholicLive.com.  Please use these two weeks to focus on prayer for our nation and its leaders!

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Massachusetts Citizens for Life Convention
The Massachusetts Citizens for Life Convention will be held Saturday, June 29 at Boston College Law School from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.  Some topics discussed during this day include: Why we are pro-life, protecting life at all stages, and presentation of the Gosnell project.  The convention will be followed by the Annual Meeting and elections.  Call 617-242-4199 or www.masscitizensforlife.org.