Weekly Digest

Welcome back, EVERYONE!
Here's the lineup for the week at the Parish:

• Tuesday - Choir Practice (7 pm), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Thursday - Mom's Night Out (7:30 pm)
• Saturday - Confessions (3 pm)
• Sunday - First Communion Parent Meeting (after 9 am Mass), Adult Choir (10:30 am Mass), Arlington Catholic HS Open House (1 pm), Depart for 40 Days for Life Prayer (1:30 pm)
• Monday - Make-Up First Communion Parent Meeting (7:15 pm)

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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup
There is no playgroup this week, due to Columbus Day holiday and family travels.  We are taking a one-week break, and will begin our Winter Schedule on October 20th.  You can find the winter playgroup schedule here, or by clicking the link at the top, left of the blog home page.  Playgroup begins at 10:30 (moms sometimes run late), and we meet UNLESS it is raining or colder than 30 degrees.  See you next week!

Here's a friendly reminder that

Mom's-Night-Out  is THURSDAY, October 15th at 7:30 pm

We are changing it up this month and getting out on the town! We will meet for light food and drinks at Acitron Mexican Restaurant at 7:30 pm (473 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington). We will get together to chat without kids, perhaps form new friendships to support us in prayer. Andria Quattrini (617-960-7975) will be there to meet you!  Please also invite a friend!

We will kick it off at 7:30 pm.

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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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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!