Here's the lineup for the week at the Parish:
- Tuesday - Family Playgroup (10:30 am), Baptism Catechesis (7 pm), "Life Events" Parent Presentation (7 pm), Choir Practice (7 pm), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
- Wednesday - Women's Bible Study (7:30 pm)
- Friday - Prep for Boston Sock Exchange (7 pm)
- Saturday - Virtus Training (9:30 am), Boston Sock Exchange (11 am @ Park Street T-stop), Confessions (3 pm)
- Sunday - Coffee and Donuts (after 9 am Mass), Adult Choir (10:30 am Mass), Depart for 40 Days for Life Prayer (1:30 pm)
- Monday - Respect Life Meeting (7 am)d
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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup - CHECK THE BLOG BEFORE YOU LEAVE!
The Saint Agnes Family group holds weekly Tuesday playgroups outdoors at nearby parks. We start at 10:30 am (but sometimes moms run late). You are welcome to join us! 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, October 6th, we will meet at Spy Pond Playground (40 Pond Lane) in Arlington. This fenced park has shade, play structures and swings, and is next to the bikepath for a good autumn walk. Bring your own lunch or snack 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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Massachusetts Alliance to Stop Public Funding of Abortion
Did you know that your tax dollars are being used to pay for abortions in Massachusetts? Abortion kills an innocent human life, but we know we are called by God to protect His precious gift of life. Fortunately, there is something each of us can do to stop this. Volunteers throughout the state are collecting signatures on a petition to amend the state constitution so that taxpayer subsidized abortions are no longer a constitutional entitlement in Massachusetts. Stop and sign the petition, to amend the state constitution so that tax dollars no longer subsidize abortions in Massachusetts. You can also call 781-312-8755 or email StopPublicFundingofAbortion [at] gmail.com so we can get your signature.
40 Days for Life
Saint Agnes will be participating in the 40 Days for Life campaign in Boston, September 23rd-November 4th! 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evils of abortion through the use of prayer and fasting, prayer vigil, and community outreach. 40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families.
Please join Saint Agnes Parishioners for Life as we participate in 40 Days for Life this fall! Saint Agnes will be leading a rosary hour each Sunday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 pm at Planned Parenthood in Boston during the campaign starting Sunday, Septebmer 27th. For carpooling, we will meet at 1:30 pm in the public parking lot adjacent to Saint Agnes church. If you have any questions, please e-mail Eileen Cahill (SAParishforLife [at] gmail.com).
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Have you had a new baby? We wish you many heartfelt congratulations!
Don't forget that baptisms for babies at Saint Agnes are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 2:00 pm. You must attend Baptismal Catechesis prior to having your child baptized.
Baptism Catechesis occurs on the first Tuesday of the month (tonight). The briefing session begins at 7:00 pm in the Saint Agnes Parish Center at 51 Medford St., Arlington. The meeting usually lasts under an hour.
If you would like to learn a little more about Christian baptism and why the Catholic Church encourages infants to be baptized, you can read about it here.
Baptism is the sacrament of faith. But faith needs the community of believers. It is only within the faith of the Church that each of the faithful can believe. The faith required for Baptism is not a perfect and mature faith, but a beginning that is called to develop. The catechumen or the Godparent is asked: “What do you ask of God’s Church?” The response is: “Faith!” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1253)
Parenting is certainly not an easy task: it is filled with difficult decisions, personal setbacks and growth, expanding relationships, disagreements, love, AND forgiveness. We offer you our support and encouragement along this journey, and we invite you warmly into our parish and Christian life!
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Boston Sock Exchange
This Saturday, October 10th is the Boston Sock Exchange at 11:00 am at the Park Street T-Stop. This ministry helps the homeless men and women of Boston, by distributing gifts of sandwiches and clothes near the Park Street T-Stop on the second Saturday of the month. Prep and packaging for the day is held in the parish center on Friday night, October 9th at 7:00 pm. Help and/or donations is a wonderful way to put your faith in action! For more information, see the calendar to the right, or email Sheila O'Brien (ObriensMo [at] hotmail.com).
The Boston Sock Exchange is currently in need of small 8 oz. bottled water, SOCKS, and men's and women's fall/winter clothes. We also need rain gear: ponchos and umbrellas. Thank you!
The Boston Sock Exchange is currently in need of small 8 oz. bottled water, SOCKS, and men's and women's fall/winter clothes. We also need rain gear: ponchos and umbrellas. Thank you!
"One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anyone." -Mother Teresa-
Massachusetts Alliance to Stop Public Funding of Abortion
Did you know that your tax dollars are being used to pay for abortions in Massachusetts? Abortion kills an innocent human life, but we know we are called by God to protect His precious gift of life. Fortunately, there is something each of us can do to stop this. Volunteers throughout the state are collecting signatures on a petition to amend the state constitution so that taxpayer subsidized abortions are no longer a constitutional entitlement in Massachusetts. Stop and sign the petition, to amend the state constitution so that tax dollars no longer subsidize abortions in Massachusetts. You can also call 781-312-8755 or email StopPublicFundingofAbortion [at] gmail.com so we can get your signature.
40 Days for Life
Saint Agnes will be participating in the 40 Days for Life campaign in Boston, September 23rd-November 4th! 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evils of abortion through the use of prayer and fasting, prayer vigil, and community outreach. 40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families.
Please join Saint Agnes Parishioners for Life as we participate in 40 Days for Life this fall! Saint Agnes will be leading a rosary hour each Sunday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 pm at Planned Parenthood in Boston during the campaign starting Sunday, Septebmer 27th. For carpooling, we will meet at 1:30 pm in the public parking lot adjacent to Saint Agnes church. If you have any questions, please e-mail Eileen Cahill (SAParishforLife [at] gmail.com).
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Small Groups
In the coming year, the Outreach committee will endeavor to create, organize, and structure small faith-sharing groups at Saint Agnes. The concept is for each group of 7-10 people to be self-contained and self-directing, while maintaining connectivity to leadership of the parish. Those who are interested will be able to join a group at periodic intervals, for example, at the Parish Ministry fair upcoming in October.
If you are interested in leading such a group, please create a concept for your group: you can pick your own topic, meeting time and location, and whether your group will be men, women, or co-ed. Let's start the discussion! Please email Marianne Hudelson (SaintAgnesFamilies@gmail.com) with your ideas if you are able to lead. Many thanks!
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FALL 2015 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR WONDERFUL PARISH SCHOOLS!
FIDELITY HOUSE - Preschool and Pre-K
SAINT AGNES GRAMMAR SCHOOL - Pre-K through Grade 8
ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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!
FALL 2015 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR WONDERFUL PARISH SCHOOLS!
FIDELITY HOUSE - Preschool and Pre-K
SAINT AGNES GRAMMAR SCHOOL - Pre-K through Grade 8
ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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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