PARISH OFFICE AND STAFF

304-925-2836 / Fax: (304) 205-7985

Office Hours Monday-Friday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

José Manuel Escalante

Mr. Aaron Allred

Bookkeeper……stagnesbk@suddenlinkmail.com

Mrs. Rosemary Severn

Music Director….... ratkinson57@gmail.com

Website: www.stagnescharlestonwv.org

Email: stap1101char@dwc.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stagnescharlestonwv

Twitter: @SaintAgnesWV

St. Agnes Elementary School and Pre-K (3+4)

304-925-4341 / Fax: (304) 925-4423

Mr. Christopher Bulger

Principal………. cbulger@stagneswv.org

Mrs. Tara Spruce

Secretary……… tspruce@stagneswv.org

Website: www.stagneswv.org

E-mail: info@stagnes.org

St. Agnes Child Development Center

Ages 8 weeks to 5 years

304-925-4579

Mrs. Sharon Bowles

Director………. sbowles@stagneswv.org

Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Stewardship Parish 49th Street and Staunton Avenue, Charleston WV 25304 Phone: 304-925-2836 www.stagnescharlestonwv.org Vol. 123

Our Parish Mission Statement

St. Agnes Parish, a Christian family located in Kanawha City, is a multi-generational community committed to Catholic spiritual and moral values. We hare the Gospel of Christ

through the liturgical, charitable, and social efforts as we endeavor to live out our baptismal call” All are welcome, especially visitors, guests,

and those new to the community.

June 21, 2020

WEEKEND ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

June 7

Attendance: 70 5:00 PM 16; 10:00 AM 24; 12:30 PM 30 1st Collection: $ 2,387.00

Diocesan Collections: Holy Land $ 30.00

Education of Seminarians $ 10.00

Peter’s Pence $ 95.00

St. Agnes Renovation $ 3,000.00

St. Agnes Bldg. & Maintenance $ 240.00

St. Agnes Outreach $ 20.00

TOTAL $ 5,782.00

June 14

Attendance: 81 5:00 PM 31; 10:00 AM 20; 12:30 PM 30 1st Collection: $ 1,602.00

St. Agnes Renovation $ 2,452.00

St. Agnes Bldg. & Maintenance $ 10.00

St. Agnes Outreach $ 10.00

Votive Candles $ 25.00

TOTAL $ 4,099.00

Upcoming Second Collection

Jun 28 Church in Africa Jul 05 St Agnes Bldg. & Maintenance

Thank you for your generosity!

Temporary Mass Schedule Phase II Reopening

During this transitional reopening phase, we will follow the reduced Mass schedule listed below.

Sunday 10:00 am 12:30 pm (Spanish)

Daily Mass on Tuesday Only at 6:30

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction, and the Anointing of the Sick within the Mass will resume

as restrictions are lifted.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered by appointment only at this time.

(Please wear a mask)

Thank you!

Liturgy Schedule

Tue 23 06:30 PM

Chris and Becky Hunter [L]

Wed 24 08:30 AM St. Agnes School Staff & Students

Thu 25 06:30 PM Senaida Garcia [D]

Fri 26 08:30 AM Sick and Homebound

Sat 27 05:00 PM

John Fox [D]

Sun 28

10:00 AM

People of the Parish

12:30 PM Hispanic Community

MASS INTENTIONS (JUN 23 - 28)

Daily Readings - June 22 - 28

Monday 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-

Tuesday 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14

Wednesday Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 8

Thursday 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-2

Friday 2 Kgs 25:1-12/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 8:1-4

Saturday Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17

Sunday 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 [2a]/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-4

Ministry of the Sick

For more information contact us at

304-881-3228, 304-307-2207, 304-539-4630

Look for a recording of our weekend Mass on our Facebook page

and on our Parish website at www.stagnescharlestonwv.org.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS for June 27 - 28, 2020

TIME EMHC LECTORS ALTAR

SERVERS COUNTERS

ALTAR LINENS

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

5:00 pm Temporarily Suspended

Eric Carroll Temporarily Suspended

Connie Carey Temporarily Suspended

10:00 am Temporarily Suspended

Lisa Wood Temporarily Suspended

Temporarily Suspended

Will You Say Yes?

You find yourself in the difficult situation of being ac-cused of blasphemy and confronting possible execution. Your crime is believing in Jesus Christ. The question is then asked of you, “Are you a Christian, a follower of the one named Jesus Christ?” Your answer may very well dictate what happens to you next. What is your an-swer?

It is probably easier to answer this question when the scenario is make-believe. All of us want to believe that we would say yes to the question of belief in Jesus, but strange things happen when humans panic in the face of extreme stress. As we reflect on what we would say, there are those all over the world who are being asked that very same question. It is a question that was asked of many in the first centuries of the Church. Those who respond “yes” are considered martyrs and saints.

We might not usually think of all this in terms of good stewardship living. However, our faith is also a gift we have received from God to cultivate, grow, and share with others. The more interesting question than the one posed above is, “Would an accuser even think of asking you such a question?” Would you have cultivated, grown, and shared your faith enough that anyone would even consider you worthy of asking the question? They might assume you don’t know Jesus Christ at all. I don’t like conflict and do not seek out conflict, but I would rather someone ask the first question posed than assume there is no reason to confront me in the first place.

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi

Lord, in your great love, answer me. Psalm 69:14c

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

Section Two: THE CREEDS Chapter One: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER

Article One: “I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth”

Paragraph Three: The Almighty

The mystery of God's apparent powerlessness

Only faith can embrace the mysterious ways of God's almighty power. This faith glories in its weaknesses in order to draw to itself Christ's power. The Virgin Mary is the supreme model of this faith, for she believed that "nothing will be impossible with God", and was able to magnify the Lord: "For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name." "Nothing is more apt to confirm our faith and hope than holding it fixed in our minds that nothing is impossible with God. Once our reason has grasped the idea of God's almighty power, it will easily and without any hesitation admit every-thing that [the Creed] will afterwards propose for us to believe - even if they be great and marvellous things, far above the ordinary laws of nature." Catechism of the Catholic Church, §§ 273—274.

LITURGICAL EVENTS & NEWS

A Message from Most Rev. Mark

Brennan, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

DISPENSATION FROM THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS

While no member of the Faithful is bound to attend Mass where

impossibility arises, West Virginia borders a number of dioceses in

which Masses are still being publicly celebrated, and many of our

Faithful are easily able to attend those Masses. Owing to the grave

nature of the current public health crisis, and not wishing that an of

our flock be compelled to place themselves unnecessarily at risk, I

hereby dispense all those who reside within the territory of the

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston from their obligation to attend

Mass. The intention of this dispensation, along with the suspension

of public liturgies in the Diocese, is to encourage the Faithful to

practice “social distancing” and “self-quarantine” to the extent that

their state of life permits, by which we hope to contribute to the

containment and end of the current pandemic.

ST. AGNES NEWS

Office hours are weekdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm.

Resuming Public Masses Bishop Brennan has permitted churches to resume the celebration of public Masses following strict

guidelines to prioritize everyone’s health and safety. You will find the Bishop’s letter and our reopening

guidelines on our parish website.

Masses Online

Our Sunday Mass will be recorded and will be available online on our Facebook page and

our parish website each week.

Votive Candles

If you are unable to attend mass, it is still possible for a prayer candle to be lit. Contact the church during office hours with your intention and donation and

your prayer will be said for you and your candle will be lit.

Mass Intentions

While Daily Mass is only being publicly celebrated at St. Agnes on Tuesdays, Fr. Escalante is still

celebrating a private Mass with your intention. Contact the office to schedule your intentions.

Bulletins

If you would like a copy of the bulletin, they are located in a clear bin on a bench outside

the office door.

Safe Environment

To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may confidentially contact WV Child Protective Services at (800) 352-6513. To report suspected cases of child sexual abuse by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please contact one of the Bishop’s designees at (888) 434-2637 or (304) 233-0880: Sr. Ellen Dunn, ext. 264; Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; Fr. Dennis Schuelkens, ext. 270; or call the Office of Safe Environment at (304) 230-1504.

The diocese has provided a link on their website and on our parish website--www.stagnescharlestonwv.org if you would like to continue your donation without mailing a check. We appreciate your support of St. Agnes during this difficult time for all of us.

Common Grounds Outreach

THANK YOU to all who generously donate to our outreach program. Common Grounds has approxi-mately 900 households registered to receive food and utility assistance. The center has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we plan to open periodically for drive-through boxed food distribution.

Donations may be made by dropping off at church office during the week from 12-2 PM.

The Catholic Spirit

The Catholic Spirit is now available by e-mail. To be added to the e-list, send an e-mail to crowan@dwc.org with “The Catholic Spirit e-list” in the subject line. Please let us know your preference saying: “E-mail only, and remove me from print mailing list” or “I would like both print and e-mail versions.” By joining the e-mail list, you will receive an e-mail on each issue date of The Catholic Spirit with a link to the full issue. Issue dates are the first and third Friday of each month.

Beginning with the June 5, 2020, the electronic version of every issue of The Catholic Spirit will now be available under “Downloadable Spirit” at thecatholicspiritwv.org.

N u e s t r a V i d a C r i s t i a n a

INTENCIÓN DEL MES DEL PAPA FRANCISCO. Por la Evangelización: El camino del corazón

Recemos para que aquellos que sufren encuentren caminos de vida, dejándose tocar por el Corazón de Jesús.

https://www.aciprensa.com/noticias/estas-son-las-intenciones-de-oracion-del-papa-para-el-2020-43401

Entorno Seguro: Para denunciar un incidente de presunto abuso sexual de menores, comuníquese con la agencia local del orden público o comuníquese confidencialmente con el Servicio de Protección de Menores de Virginia

Occidental llamando al (800) 352-6513. Para denunciar presuntos casos de abuso sexual por parte del personal de la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston a la Diócesis, comuníquese con uno de los delegados del Obispo al (888) 434-6237 o al (304) 233-0880: Hna. Ellen Dunn, int. 264; Sr. Bryan Minor, int. 263; Sr. Tim Bishop, int. 353, Pbro. Dennis Schuelkens, int. 270; o Oficina de Medio Ambiente Seguro, (304) 230-1504.

DIVINA GRACIA EN ACCIÓN

“Porque dando es que recibimos”

Padre José Manuel Escalante, les invita a su ministerio misionero que apoya y fomenta las vocaciones sacerdotales y religiosa, a niños desamparados, a jóvenes estudiantes y a familias pobres. Ánimate y sé parte de esta hermosa misión pues “Todo lo que hagas por uno de estos pequeños, conmigo lo hiciste” -dice el Señor. (Mt 25, 45).

¡Que Dios los bendiga!

MISA DOMINICAL

Domingo a las 12:30 pm

Aviso Importante

Demos gracias a Dios por reabrir la Iglesia y celebrar nuevamente nuestra Misa en español.

• Pedimos la cooperación a toda la Comunidad hispana para que nuestro encuentro con Dios sea seguro y saludable siguiendo las instrucciones establecidas por la Diócesis durante esta segunda etapa de reapertura.

• La dispensa de faltar a Misa otorgada por el señor Obispo sigue en efecto, especialmente para las personas mayores o que tengan problemas de salud.

• A los que asistan a la Santa Misa, se les pide que usen su mascarilla y que mantengan la distancia entre los demás.

• Para seguir fortaleciendo nuestra fe, la Santa Misa continuará siendo grabada y transmitida en las redes sociales.

• Aquí nos pueden encontrar

http://stagnescharlestonwv.org/

www.facebook.com/stagnescharlestonwv

LA ECONOMÍA SACRAMENTAL

CAPÍTULO PRIMERO: EL MISTERIO

PASCUAL EN EL TIEMPO DE LA IGLESIA

ARTÍCULO 2: EL MISTERIO PASCUAL

EN LOS SACRAMENTOS DE LA IGLESIA

III. Sacramentos de la fe

"Los sacramentos están ordenados a la santificación de los hombres, a la edificación del Cuerpo de Cristo y, en definitiva, a dar culto a Dios, pero, como signos, también tienen un fin instructivo. No sólo suponen la fe, también la fortalecen, la alimentan y la expresan con palabras y acciones; por se llaman sacramentos de la fe" (SC 59).

La fe de la Iglesia es anterior a la fe del fiel, el cual es invitado a adherirse a ella. Cuando la Iglesia celebra los sacramentos confiesa la fe recibida de los apóstoles, de ahí el antiguo adagio: Lex orandi, lex credendi (o: Legem credendi lex statuat supplicandi). "La ley de la oración determine la ley de la fe" (Indiculus, c. 8: DS 246), según Próspero de Aquitania, (siglo V). La ley de la oración es la ley de la fe. La Iglesia cree como ora. La liturgia es un ele-mento constitutivo de la Tradición santa y viva (cf. DV 8).

Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, § 1123-1124.