Weekly Digest

Check out the calendar to the right to see what is going on at the parish this week!

We are very blessed to announce that Fidelity House has agreed to host our group over the winter in one of their vacant rooms!

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

• There is a lot of sickness going around this winter.... please do not bring your children to playgroup if they are sick. 
• 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.
• 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 each person in attendance.
• Please bring a few copies of your favorite vegetarian recipe to share, so we can swap for Lenten ideas!
• 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.

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Confession: What a great gift we have in the confessional... to receive forgiveness and repair a relationship with the Lord of the Universe! This Lent, ALL parishes and chapels in the Boston diocese (including St. Agnes) will hold confessions on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Don't be shy -- this sacrament truly has the ability to bring so much grace and renewal into our lives. If you need help figuring out how to go to confession, visit www.thelightisonforyou.org

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Boston Sock Exchange: This ministry helps the homeless men and women of Boston, by distributing gifts of sandwiches and warm clothes near the Park Street T-Stop. Due to the young age of kids in our playgroup, we are often not able to help with this ministry, but consider donating some items (socks, gloves, toiletries) to the bins located in the vestibule of church. Thank you!

ALSO... some up and comings:

Saint Agnes Parish Mass of Anointing and Luncheon will be celebrated on Saturday, April 6 at 12:00 noon. Many volunteers are needed to make this event possible, including drivers, nurses, greeters, hosts, food donations, set up (on Friday, Feb. 5), etc. If you are able to help, please call the Parish Center (781-648-0220), and leave your name and number and how you would like to help. Thank you!

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Making Music, Praying Twice – A Lenten Experience for Infants, Toddlers and PreschoolersForget about giving up chocolate and come sing, dance, pray, and laugh with your preschool children this Lent. The Friday morning session of the early childhood music program, Making Music Praying Twice, is almost full with room for just one child. The Saturday morning class is open, actively enrolling and open for single class drop-in participants with advanced notice. No child is too young to begin music education! Register online at http://www.stjoseph.belmont.ma.us/faithformation/mmpt.htm or by calling the Parish Office at 617-484-0279 or email Dot Bowe (dbowe@stjoseph.belmont.ma.us) with questions.