Weekly Digest

Welcome everyone!
This week at the parish:

• Tuesday - Family Playgroup (10:30 am)
• Friday  - Feast of the Assumption of Mary, Holy Day of Obligation
• Saturday  - Confessions (3 pm)
• Sunday - Infant Baptisms (2 pm)

Don't forget that this Friday, August 15th is the great Feast of Mary's Assumption into Heaven!  This is a Holy Day of Obligation -- Let's call to mind God's abundant kindness to humanity, and Mary's generous response to the Lord.  May we pray for Mary's help and courage, also giving the Lord permission in every area of our own lives, so that He may work through us.

This Friday, August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary - a Holy Day of Obligation.

Masses at Saint Agnes will be held in the Lower Chapel as follows:

Wednesday, August 14 - 4:00 pm vigil

Thursday, August 15 - 7:00 am, 12:00 noon, 5:30 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, August 12th, we will meet at Drake Playground (213 Bacon St., Waltham MA).  This park a water spray area as well as a playground and a large field.  Remember to bring swimsuits, SUNSCREEN, and your OWN picnic lunch.  Come 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, playgroup will be cancelled for the day. Thanks!**

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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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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!