Weekly Digest

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Welcome everyone!
This week at the parish:
  • Monday - Men's Bible Study (7:30 pm)
  • Tuesday - Saint Agnes Playgroup OUTSIDE (10:30 am), Choir Practice and Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
  • Wednesday - Confession (6:30 pm), Bereavement Meeting (7 pm), Pro-Life Meeting at Saint Eulalia (7 pm)
  • Thursday - Mom's Night In (7 pm)
  • Friday - Jesus in the North End (7:30 pm)
  • Saturday - Altar Server Training (1 pm)
  • Sunday - Vespers at Saint Camillus (4 pm)
  • Monday - Sodality of Our Lady (7 pm)
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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup
ATTENTION!  ATTENTION!!  By the grace of God, this Tuesday, March 11 is actually supposed to be nice weather!!  We will try our luck at the Teel Street Playground (address is 71 Teel St., Arlington) this week, meeting at 10:30 am.  Come out in the sun, bring a picnic snack or lunch, and join us for some fun with other parish families!

And don't forget to remind your husband to come to the Men's Bible Study at 7:30 on Monday night, where he can enjoy friendship and fellowship as well!


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Mom's Night In - THURSDAY, March 13th at 7:00 pm
We will get together for a stress-free evening, play some get-to-know-you games (think: Apples to Apples), and pray together. I would rather not publish the hostesses address, so please email me at saintagnesfamilies [at] gmail.com if you plan to come. Please bring a snack or drink to share!  We will kick it off at 7:00 pm.

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Saint Agnes Youth: Join in serving the Lord at Mass!
All parish youth currently in grades 4 and up are invited to join the parish Altar Server program.  Assignments are for approximately two Masses per month.  Instructions sessions, lasting one hour each, are at 1:00 pm in the lower church on Saturdays in March (March 8, 15, 22 and 29).  The Installation Mass for Altar Servers will be on Sunday, April 6th at the 9:00 am Family Mass.  If you have any questions, please call Michael Keiselbach at 781-646-0475.

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40 Days for Life
You are invited to join other Christians for 40 days of prayer and fasting, March 5-April 13, for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and pray peacefully during this prayer vigil in the public right-of-way outside of Planned Parenthood. If you would like more information, please call the Parish Center at 781-648-0220 and leave your name and number and a committee member will contact you.

Project Rachel
Project Rachel retreats help women find hope, healing and reconciliation after abortion.  If you or a loved one is suffering from post-abortion pain, contact Project Rachel about upcoming "Come to the Waters of Healing" retreats on Saturdays, February 22, March 29, or April 12.  Contact Project Rachel  at help@ProjectRachelBoston.com or 508-651-3100.  All inquiries are confidential.

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Training for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious education program that addresses the religious potential of children ages 3-6 (Level 1).  It is in its 11th year at our parish.  Please consider joining us in this beautiful ministry!  Part 1 of a 2-part catechist training course takes place July 7-12, 2014 (part 2 to take place July 2015) in Clinton, MA.  The cost of Part 1 of the course is $200.  For more information, please contact Kateryna Cuddeback at 617-504-3028 or kcuddeb@gmail.com


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FALL 2014 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR WONDERFUL PARISH SCHOOLS!
FIDELITY HOUSE - Preschool and Pre-K
SAINT AGNES GRAMMAR SCHOOL - Pre-K through Grade 8
Links to these websites are located at the top right-hand of the blog page.
When you invest and involve your family here, you can participate
in the evangelical mission and service of these community resources,
which are offered by - and in the long tradition of - our very own Catholic Church.
Financial Aid is available.  WOW!

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Hard to schedule times for retreat?  Attend a Mini-Retreat this Lent!
Lenten Mini Retreat for people of all ages will be held on Sunday, March 23, at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 920 Trapelo Rd., Waltham MA.

Keynote talks by Dr. Ernest Collamati of Regis College and Susie Collamati of Bishop Feehan High School. The Daughters of Saint Paul will offer information on growing in faith using technology and social media. Eucharistic Adoration throughout the afternoon. 
Refreshments. Admission is FREE.

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