Weekly Digest

Here's the lineup for the week at the Parish:

• Tuesday - Family Playgroup (10:30 am), Choir Practice (7 pm), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Thursday - Saint Dymphna Society (6:30 pm), Pops Concert with the Sodality of our Lady (6:30 pm)
• Saturday - Prayer at Planned Parenthood (7 am, meet in parking lot at 6:30 am to carpool), Confessions (3 pm)
• Sunday - Coffee and Donuts (after 9 am Mass), FATHER FLATLEY'S  50th JUBILEE!! (2 pm Mass, followed by a luncheon on the school lawn)
• Monday - Happy Memorial Day!

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Father Flatley's 50th Anniversary
Father Brian Flatley is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mass will be celebrated at Saint Agnes Church at 2:00 pm, with a reception to follow on the Parish grounds. Father Flatley would love to have parishioners of Saint Agnes Parish join him for this happy occasion. If you are able to be with us, please RSVP by Friday, May 20, with a number, at frflatley50@saintagnes.net. If you cannot be with him, Father Flatley asks that you remember him in prayer.

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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup

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! You can find the spring playgroup schedule here, or by clicking the link at the upper left of the blog home page.

This Tuesday, May 24th, our group is scheduled to meet at Winn Brook Playground (173 Cross St., Belmont) at 10:30 am.  This fenced park has a great "maze" playground, swings, tennis courts, and also a tot lot.  Bring a picnic lunch and come to join us!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor play 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 or weather below 32 degrees, playgroup will be cancelled for the day. Thanks!**

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Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is OPEN!
Our parish is very blessed to offer this montessori-based preschool Religious Education Program. This program serves children ages 3 to 5 years, and children age 6 years, if they will not be entering the 1st Grade. 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 is open from May 9-27th. 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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Saturday Morning Prayer at Planned Parenthood

Saint Agnes Parish is continuing its hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:00 am.  If you would like to carpool, meet at 6:30 am in the Saint Agnes School parking lot.  We return to Arlington by 8:30 a.m.  If you have questions, please e-mail Eileen Cahill at SAParishforLife@gmail.com.  We have been told by the devoted sidewalk counselors how much they appreciate having us there praying when they arrive.  They need help and support.  Please join this effort.  Once you go and pray with others, you gain more confidence and it gets easier.  Join us; prayer is the faithful's most powerful tool!

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FALL 2016 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!

Weekly Digest

Welcome, EVERYONE!

Here's the lineup for the week at the Parish:

• Tuesday - Family Playgroup (10:30 am), Choir Practice (7 pm), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Wednesday - Rediscover Jesus Session (7:30 pm)
• Friday - Prep for the Boston Sock Exchange (7 pm)
• Saturday - Prayer at Planned Parenthood (7 am, meet in parking lot at 6:30 am to carpool), Boston Sock Exchange (11 am at Park Street T-stop), Confessions (3 pm), Fidelity House "61 Years" Annual Fundraiser
• Sunday - Coffee and Donuts (after 9 am Mass), Adult Choir (10:30 am Mass), Infant Baptisms (2 pm)

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Father Flatley's 50th Anniversary
Father Brian Flatley is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mass will be celebrated at Saint Agnes Church at 2:00 pm, with a reception to follow on the Parish grounds. Father Flatley would love to have parishioners of Saint Agnes Parish join him for this happy occasion. If you are able to be with us, please RSVP by Friday, May 20, with a number, at frflatley50@saintagnes.net. If you cannot be with him, Father Flatley asks that you remember him in prayer.

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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup

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! You can find the spring playgroup schedule here, or by clicking the link at the upper left of the blog home page.

This Tuesday, May 10th, we will meet at Menotomy Rocks Park (127 Jason St., Arlington) at 10:30 am.  This park has lots of trails, a pond, and a shaded playground with a fort!  It is supposed to be a beautiful day, so pack a picnic lunch and join us!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor play 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 or weather below 32 degrees, playgroup will be cancelled for the day. Thanks!**

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Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is OPEN!
Our parish is very blessed to offer this montessori-based preschool Religious Education Program. This program serves children ages 3 to 5 years, and children age 6 years, if they will not be entering the 1st Grade. 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 is open from May 9-27th. 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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Rediscover Jesus Discussion Sessions
Please join us for a six-part discussion series on our Easter Book, Rediscover Jesus. Learn more about the ideas and insights shared in the book and from the reflections of neighbors who come from many different stages of faith and walks of life. These sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:45, in the Parish Center on May 4, May 11 and May 18. For more information and for the list of chapters to be discussed each week, please visit www.saintagnes.net and click on “Rediscover Jesus.”

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Saturday Morning Prayer at Planned Parenthood

Saint Agnes Parish is continuing its hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:00 am.  If you would like to carpool, meet at 6:30 am in the Saint Agnes School parking lot.  We return to Arlington by 8:30 a.m.  If you have questions, please e-mail Eileen Cahill at SAParishforLife@gmail.com.  We have been told by the devoted sidewalk counselors how much they appreciate having us there praying when they arrive.  They need help and support.  Please join this effort.  Once you go and pray with others, you gain more confidence and it gets easier.  Join us; prayer is the faithful's most powerful tool!

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Boston Sock Exchange
Thank you to everyone who generously brought in a care package of toiletries for the BSE this weekend! This Saturday, May 14th 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, May 13th 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 spring clothes.  We also need rain gear: ponchos and umbrellas.  Thank you!

"One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anyone." -Mother Teresa-

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FALL 2016 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!

Weekly Digest

Welcome, EVERYONE!

Here's the lineup for the week at the Parish:

• Tuesday - Family Playgroup (10:30 am), Baptism Catechesis (7 pm), Choir Practice (7 pm), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Wednesday - Ascension Vigil Mass (4 pm), Rediscover Jesus Session (7:30 pm)
• ASCENSION THURSDAY - Masses at 7 am, 12 noon, and 5:30 pm in the Lower Church
• Friday - First Friday Adoration (all day, Benediction at 5:00, Mass at 5:30 pm)
• Saturday - FIRST EUCHARIST MASSES AT 11 am & 1 pm, Prayer at Planned Parenthood (7 am, meet in parking lot at 6:30 am to carpool), Confessions (3 pm)
• Sunday - HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY! Children's Choir Practice and Mass (arrive 8:15 am), May Procession, Coffee and Donuts (after 9 am Mass), Adult Choir (10:30 am Mass)
• Monday - Respect Life Meeting (7 pm)

This Thursday, May 5th is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.

This is a Holy Day of Obligation.

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

Wednesday, May 4 - 4:00 pm

Thursday, May 5 - 7:00 am, 12:00 noon, 5:30 pm

Saint Agnes School Mass will be held at 8:30 am on Thursday in the Upper Church.

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Father Flatley's 50th Anniversary
Father Brian Flatley is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mass will be celebrated at Saint Agnes Church at 2:00 pm, with a reception to follow on the Parish grounds. Father Flatley would love to have parishioners of Saint Agnes Parish join him for this happy occasion. If you are able to be with us, please RSVP by Friday, May 20, with a number, at frflatley50@saintagnes.net. If you cannot be with him, Father Flatley asks that you remember him in prayer.

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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup

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! You can find the spring playgroup schedule here, or by clicking the link at the upper left of the blog home page.

This Tuesday, May 3rd, please note that playgroup is cancelled due to the rain.  We hope to meet you next week!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor play 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 or weather below 32 degrees, playgroup will be cancelled for the day. Thanks!**

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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 (May 3). 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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Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd OPENS May 9th!
Our parish is very blessed to offer this montessori-based preschool Religious Education Program. This program serves children ages 3 to 5 years, and children age 6 years, if they will not be entering the 1st Grade. 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 is open from May 9-27th. 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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Rediscover Jesus Discussion Sessions
Please join us for a six-part discussion series on our Easter Book, Rediscover Jesus. Learn more about the ideas and insights shared in the book and from the reflections of neighbors who come from many different stages of faith and walks of life. These sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:45, in the Parish Center on May 4, May 11 and May 18. For more information and for the list of chapters to be discussed each week, please visit www.saintagnes.net and click on “Rediscover Jesus.”

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First Friday Adoration

This Friday, May 6th, is the first Friday of the month. There are no confessions on Thursday, May 5, due to the Holy Day. On Friday, Saint Agnes will be offering all-day Adoration, concluding with Benediction and Mass at 5:00/5:30pm, in the lower church. Also at noon there will be a Holy Hour to pray for priests and victims of clergy sexual abuse. Adoration is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quiet time with the Lord and gain some focus in our lives - especially with all the busy distractions of daily life. For more background on the long tradition of keeping a First Friday devotion, look here or here.

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Saturday Morning Prayer at Planned Parenthood

Saint Agnes Parish is continuing its hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:00 am.  If you would like to carpool, meet at 6:30 am in the Saint Agnes School parking lot.  We return to Arlington by 8:30 a.m.  If you have questions, please e-mail Eileen Cahill at SAParishforLife@gmail.com.  We have been told by the devoted sidewalk counselors how much they appreciate having us there praying when they arrive.  They need help and support.  Please join this effort.  Once you go and pray with others, you gain more confidence and it gets easier.  Join us; prayer is the faithful's most powerful tool!

THE NEXT MEETING OF SAINT AGNES PARISHIONERS FOR LIFE

IS MONDAY, MAY 9TH AT 7:00 PM IN THE PARISH CENTER

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FALL 2016 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!

Weekly Digest

Welcome, EVERYONE!

Here's the lineup for the week at the Parish:

• Tuesday - Family Playgroup (10:30 am), Choir Practice (7 pm), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Wednesday - Rediscover Jesus Session (7:30 pm)
• Thursday - Arlington Catholic Women's Club Spring Luncheon (11 am), Saint Dymphna Society (6:30 pm), Dad's Night Out (8 pm @ Fusion Taste)
• Friday - Saint Agnes School Trivia Night (7:30 pm)
• Saturday - Prayer at Planned Parenthood (7 am, meet in parking lot at 6:30 am to carpool), Fidelity House Fun Fair & BBQ (10 am - 1 pm), Confessions (3 pm)
• Sunday - Coffee and Donuts (after 9 am Mass), Adult Choir (10:30 am Mass), Infant Baptisms (2 pm)

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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup

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! You can find the spring playgroup schedule here, or by clicking the link at the upper left of the blog home page.

This Tuesday, April 26th, we will meet at Cummings Park (19 Lyman Ave, Medford) at 10:30 am. PLAYGROUP IS STILL ON FOR TODAY, SINCE THE RAIN IS HOLDING OFF :)  Hope to see you there!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor play 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 or weather below 32 degrees, playgroup will be cancelled for the day. Thanks!**

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Rediscover Jesus Discussion Sessions
Please join us for a six-part discussion series on our Easter Book, Rediscover Jesus. Learn more about the ideas and insights shared in the book and from the reflections of neighbors who come from many different stages of faith and walks of life. These sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:45, in the Parish Center on April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11 and May 18. For more information and for the list of chapters to be discussed each week, please visit www.saintagnes.net and click on “Rediscover Jesus.”

Dad's Night Out

Once a month from 8:00 - 9:30 pm, Saint Agnes welcomes parish dads to gather at Fusion Taste Restaurant, around the corner from the church (303 Broadway, Arlington). In February, the Dad's Group will meet on Thursday, April 28th. We will discuss relevant topics of careers, family, or just to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. For the first half hour we'll formally discuss short readings of interest, then catch up over beverages and dinner for the remaining time. The topic for April's discussion will continue the Into the Breach document by Bishop Thomas Olmsted. We will focus specifically on the "Beloved and Free Sons, Called to the Battle Within" section. The link for the brief reading material is here. Please come and join us, whether or not you have been able to read ahead. We look forward to meeting you! If you have questions, please email Justin Quattrini (justin.quattrini [at] gmail.com).

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Saturday Morning Prayer at Planned Parenthood

Saint Agnes Parish is continuing its hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:00 am.  If you would like to carpool, meet at 6:30 am in the Saint Agnes School parking lot.  We return to Arlington by 8:30 a.m.  If you have questions, please e-mail Eileen Cahill at SAParishforLife@gmail.com.  We have been told by the devoted sidewalk counselors how much they appreciate having us there praying when they arrive.  They need help and support.  Please join this effort.  Once you go and pray with others, you gain more confidence and it gets easier.  Join us; prayer is the faithful's most powerful tool!

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Saint Agnes School - Trivia Night!
Are you looking for a fun night out with other parents from our parish?  Join Saint Agnes School for their annual Trivia Night.  It is a fundraiser for our wonderful parish school, but it is much more than that!  It is a night of laughs, getting to know other parents,  socializing with teachers and staff, and overall a whole lot of fun.  If you are not familiar with how Trivia Night works, here's a quick lesson!  Groups of up to 8 sit together at a table.  Your table brings food to share, there is a cash bar, and "trivia" questions are asked to the group.  Each table has a certain amount of time to "discuss" the answer, decide on the final answer and bring it up to the TRIVIA HOST.  At the end of the night, the table that has the most points for answering questions correctly wins a CASH prize!!!  Click and print the form below, then send it in.  Join us!

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FALL 2016 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!

Weekly Digest

Welcome, EVERYONE!

Here's the lineup for the week at the Parish:

• Tuesday - Sodality of our Lady Day of Recollection (9:45 am), Family Playgroup (10:30 am), Choir Practice (7 pm), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Wednesday - Arlington Catholic Women's Club Mass & Breakfast (9 am), Rediscover Jesus Session (7:30 pm)
• Friday - National Respect Life T-shirt Day!
• Saturday - Prayer at Planned Parenthood (7 am, meet in parking lot at 6:30 am to carpool), Confessions (3 pm)
• Sunday - Coffee and Donuts (after 9 am Mass), Adult Choir (10:30 am Mass)

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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup
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! You can find the spring playgroup schedule here, or by clicking the link at the upper left of the blog home page.

This Tuesday, April 19th, we will meet at McClennen Park (680 Summer St., Arlington).  This park has a large field, a playground, and a skateboard area for bikes and scooters. Bring a picnic lunch, enjoy spring vacation week, and join us!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor play 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 or weather below 32 degrees, playgroup will be cancelled for the day. Thanks!**

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Rediscover Jesus Discussion Sessions
Please join us for a six-part discussion series on our Easter Book, Rediscover Jesus. Learn more about the ideas and insights shared in the book and from the reflections of neighbors who come from many different stages of faith and walks of life. These sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:45, in the Parish Center on April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11 and May 18. For more information and for the list of chapters to be discussed each week, please visit www.saintagnes.net and click on “Rediscover Jesus.”

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Saturday Morning Prayer at Planned Parenthood

Saint Agnes Parish is continuing its hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:00 am.  If you would like to carpool, meet at 6:30 am in the Saint Agnes School parking lot.  We return to Arlington by 8:30 a.m.  If you have questions, please e-mail Eileen Cahill at SAParishforLife@gmail.com.  We have been told by the devoted sidewalk counselors how much they appreciate having us there praying when they arrive.  They need help and support.  Please join this effort.  Once you go and pray with others, you gain more confidence and it gets easier.  Join us; prayer is the faithful's most powerful tool!

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Saint Agnes School - Trivia Night!
Are you looking for a fun night out with other parents from our parish?  Join Saint Agnes School for their annual Trivia Night.  It is a fundraiser for our wonderful parish school, but it is much more than that!  It is a night of laughs, getting to know other parents,  socializing with teachers and staff, and overall a whole lot of fun.  If you are not familiar with how Trivia Night works, here's a quick lesson!  Groups of up to 8 sit together at a table.  Your table brings food to share, there is a cash bar, and "trivia" questions are asked to the group.  Each table has a certain amount of time to "discuss" the answer, decide on the final answer and bring it up to the TRIVIA HOST.  At the end of the night, the table that has the most points for answering questions correctly wins a CASH prize!!!  Click and print the form below, then send it in.  Join us!

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FALL 2016 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!

Weekly Digest

Welcome, EVERYONE!

Here's the lineup for the week at the Parish:

• Tuesday - Family Playgroup (10:30 am), Choir Practice (7 pm), Fatima Apostolate (7 pm)
• Wednesday - Rediscover Jesus Session (7:30 pm)
• Thursday - Mom's Night In (8 pm)
• Saturday - Prayer at Planned Parenthood (7 am, meet in parking lot at 6:30 am to carpool), Confessions (3 pm)
• Sunday - Coffee and Donuts (after 9 am Mass), Adult Choir (10:30 am Mass), Infant Baptisms (2 pm)

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Saint Agnes Family Playgroup
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! You can find the spring playgroup schedule here, or by clicking the link at the upper left of the blog home page.

This Tuesday, April 12th, we will meet at Magnolia Playground (36 Herbert Rd., Arlington).  This park has a large field, a playground, and a black top area for bikes and scooters. If the rain holds out, bring a picnic lunch and join us!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor play 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 or weather below 32 degrees, playgroup will be cancelled for the day. Thanks!**

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Rediscover Jesus Discussion Sessions
Please join us for a six-part discussion series on our Easter Book, Rediscover Jesus. Learn more about the ideas and insights shared in the book and from the reflections of neighbors who come from many different stages of faith and walks of life. These sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:45, in the Parish Center on April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11 and May 18. For more information and for the list of chapters to be discussed each week, please visit www.saintagnes.net and click on “Rediscover Jesus.” 

Here's a friendly reminder that Mom's-Night-In
is THURSDAY, April 14th

We will get together for a stress-free evening, pray a devotion together, and enjoy some social feminine fellowship!

I will not publish the hostesses address online, so please email me at saintagnesfamilies [at] gmail.com if you plan to come.

Please bring a snack or drink to share!

 We will kick it off at 8:00 pm.

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Saturday Morning Prayer at Planned Parenthood

Saint Agnes Parish is continuing its hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:00 am.  If you would like to carpool, meet at 6:30 am in the Saint Agnes School parking lot.  We return to Arlington by 8:30 a.m.  If you have questions, please e-mail Eileen Cahill at SAParishforLife@gmail.com.  We have been told by the devoted sidewalk counselors how much they appreciate having us there praying when they arrive.  They need help and support.  Please join this effort.  Once you go and pray with others, you gain more confidence and it gets easier.  Join us; prayer is the faithful's most powerful tool!

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FALL 2016 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!