Weekly Digest

Welcome everyone!
This week at the parish:

• Monday - Men's Bible Study at Saint John's Seminary (7:00 pm)
• Tuesday - Saint Agnes Playgroup (10:30 am), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Wednesday  - Men's Night Out (TBA)
• Thursday - FINAL VBS Planning Meeting (7:30 pm)
• Saturday - Confessions (3 pm)
• Sunday - Brown Scapular Enrollment (10:00 am)
• Monday - Men's Bible Study at Saint John's Seminary (7:00 pm)

Saint Agnes Family Playgroup - CHECK BEFORE YOU LEAVE!

Now that we are in summer mode, 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 10th, we will meet at Buzzell Field Playground (46 Summer St., Arlington) at 10:30 am. This park is located directly off the bike path, in case you would like to come that way!  Please bring your own lunch and join us!

**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, playgroup will be cancelled for the day. 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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Attention!  Men’s Bible Study will take a temporary “field trip” for the month of June!

We will be attending the seminar series at Saint John's Seminary called:

Jews and Christians: A Common Heritage

The seminar is free but registration is required.  Please visit  the following link for details and to register: www.sjs.edu (look in the right side bar for “6^th Annual Biblical Studies Seminar”)

Sessions will be conducted from 7:00-9:00 pm on the Mondays of June at Saint John’s Seminary, 127 Lake Street, Brighton, MA 02135 (June 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, and 23^rd)

Hope you can meet us there!  We will resume at the Parish Center in July!

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Would you like to be enrolled in the devotion of the Brown Scapular?  The Scapular Enrollment will happen AFTER the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, June 22nd.  All are welcome to learn about this devotion, receive a scapular and the enrollment blessing.  Enrollment is appropriate for adults and children.  Afterwards, come celebrate with us at coffee and donuts!  For information call Kateryna Cuddeback: 617-504-3028.

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Please remember that the final planning meeting for Vacation Bible School is this Thursday, JUNE 19th at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center.  All volunteers are needed to come, as we will go through a final review of the program.  To volunteer, or help with the ice cream social on Friday, please email Marianne Hudelson, SaintAgnesFamilies [at] gmail.com

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Children's Way of the Cross

Did you take your children to the beautiful Children's Way of the Cross this past Lent?  This is such a great ministry for our parish.  However, Tricia Sheehan, who has coordinated for many years is looking for new parents to take on this annual devotion!  If you are able to give yourself in service this way, please contact Tricia Sheehan (781-648-7709).

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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 [at] gmail.com

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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 [at] ProjectRachelBoston.com or 508-651-3100.  All inquiries are confidential.

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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!