Holy Week Digest

Welcome everyone!  This week is HOLY WEEK, leading into the beautiful Easter Triduum, the three days that define the Christian faith,

and God's all-encompassing love and mercy for humanity!  The times of services at Saint Agnes are many.

Please see the parish calendar, to the right, or look below:

This week at the parish:

• Tuesday - Saint Agnes Playgroup (10:30 am), Confessions (3:30 pm), Children's Way of the Cross Rehearsal (6 pm), and Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Wednesday - Confession (6:30 pm), Men's Night Out (7 pm)
• Holy Thursday - Easter Triduum begins with Mass of the Lord's Supper (7:30 pm)
• GOOD FRIDAY - Day of fasting and abstinence; See liturgical schedule (above)
• Holy Saturday - See liturgical schedule (above), Easter Vigil (7:30 pm)
• EASTER SUNDAY - See liturgical schedule (above)
• Easter Monday  - Men's Bible Study (7:30 pm)

Saint Agnes Family Playgroup - CHECK BEFORE YOU LEAVE!
Tuesday is supposed to be very rainy (unfortunately), so we will gratefully thank Fidelity House for hosting our playgroup within their building.  We also are grateful to Father Flatley for helping us to get a small curriculum going this year.  Bring your thinking caps and get ready to pay attention to some short activities each week!

Thus, Tuesday playgroup will take place at Fidelity House, right near church: 25 Medford Street, from 10:30 am-12:30 pm.

• Please remember some behavior guidelines: No running out of the playroom, no kids in the toy closet, respect physical limits, use a time-out chair, please discipline your own children promptly, and be considerate of others!
• Fidelity House is being very generous by letting us use this space. Please consider a donation to help with their costs. Minimum suggested donation is $1 per person in attendance.
• Please no food.... drinks in spill proof containers are OK. 

Parking is on the street around Fidelity House. Check the street signs for the rules. Once you walk in the front door, go up the stairs, past the front desk, and to the back of the building. There is a door from the room to an outdoor courtyard, so bring your kids' coats too. We will also teach a brief lesson for the kids.

**Most of the time, 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.  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.  Thanks!**

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Men's Night Out

Join other Catholic men from the parish for a low-key gathering, games (think: Settlers of Catan) and food.  The host's address will not be published publicly online, however if you are interested in joining us, please email Hudelson [at] gmail.com.  Bring a drink or food to share.  We will start at 7 pm. Hope you can join us!

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Children's Way of the Cross

Children of Saint Agnes Parish will present the Children’s Way of the Cross on Good Friday, April 18 at 12 Noon. Rehearsals for the cast will be held on Sunday, April 13 at 4:00 PM 

and Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM. All children in grades 4-8 are invited to participate. Please contact Tricia Sheehan at 781-648-7709.  We are also looking for new parents to take on this yearly devotion!  If you are able to give yourself in service this way, please contact Tricia Sheehan as well.

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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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Making Music Praying Twice - Spring Classes: Thursdays at 10:30 am, beginning May 1st
The "Easter Season" session of Making Music, Praying Twice begins May 1st and runs weekly for seven classes. Registration is open for the Thursday morning class. Additional classes depend on enrollment but please contact Dot Bowe (dbowe [at] ssjl.org) if you are interested in a different day and/or time. There is the possibility of a second session if three families commit to an alternate time. No payment necessary until the first class. Class size limited to 12 children.

Registration for is ongoing and available online at http://www.stjoseph.belmont.ma.us/faithformation/mmpt.htm or by calling the parish office at 617-484-0279. Pre-registration helps to determine which classes will run and allows us to pre-order CDs and songbooks. No payment is necessary until the first class. Classes appropriate for children birth – age 5 with a caregiver. All classes will be held at St. Joseph Parish, 130 Common Street, Belmont, MA.

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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!