st. agnes catholic community · 10/29/2017 · parish office 3966 chestnut ave. concord, ca 94519...
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St. AgnesSt. AgnesSt. Agnes Catholic Community
Our Mission Statement: To know Christ and make Him known by welcoming all, teaching and sharing the Faith, and providing worship
and spiritual growth opportunities and serving those in need.
PARISH OFFICE 3966 Chestnut Ave. Concord, CA 94519 Tel: (925) 689-0838 Fax: (925) 689-7899
Office Hours: 9:00am - Noon * 1:00pm - 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday
Website: www.stagnesparish.net * E-Mail: [email protected] Instagram: stagnesparishconcord * Twitter: @stagnesparish
October 29, 2017October 29, 2017
30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
We have been very blessed for these past 16 years to have May Hembrador as our Music Director at St. Agnes Church. May—We thank you and wish you well in your retirement!
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MASS SCHEDULE
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Rev. Fr. Johnson Abraham [email protected]
Deacons Bill Drobick—[email protected] Tony Reyes—[email protected]
Business Manager Marlene McCann [email protected]
Confirmation/Life Teen Coordinator Deacon Bill Drobick [email protected]
Religious Ed/Liturgy Coordinator Linda D’Souza [email protected]
Secretary-Religious Education Donna Cassianos [email protected]
Director of Music Ministry May Hembrador [email protected]
Liturgical Musician Lily Melendrez [email protected]
Bulletins Please submit your articles to: [email protected]
Pastoral Council Chair Linus Farias [email protected]
Saturday Vigil: 5PM
Sunday: 7AM, 9AM, 11AM & 5PM
Daily Mass in the Chapel at 8AM Monday - Saturday (Communion Service on Wed.)
Adoration in the Chapel Daily 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Confessions: Saturday 3:30PM
3886 Chestnut Ave., Concord Tel.: (925) 689-3990 Office Hours: 7:30 - 4:00 M-F
Principal: Jill Lucia [email protected]
Secretary: Ana Kelley [email protected] Website: www.stagnesconcord.com
SCHOOL OFFICE
Dear Parishioners,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank May Hembrador for her dedicated ministry to St. Agnes for the past 16 years. Her commitment to the music ministry has left a lasting mark on each of us. She has helped the community “to make some joyful noise” all these years. We thank her for touching our lives in such a positive and meaningful way. She will be greatly missed. Now, a new phase of her life is beginning. We sincerely wish her a happy and fulfilling retirement.
I would also like to welcome Peter Frevele as our new Music Director. Peter has been a cantor and an active member of our community for many years. We are excited that he has accepted to take up this position as the leader of this ministry. We assure him of our support and prayers.
By now you will have noticed a new statue of St. Agnes at the back of the church. It is made possible by the generosity of the Encarnacion Family. The community of St. Agnes is grateful to them for their generosity and support.
Last week Bishop Michael Barber wrote: “As the loss of life and property mounts due to the wildfires north of our Diocese, our hearts ache for our sisters and brothers in the Santa Rosa Diocese. Please join with me in praying for the dead and for those who are suffering, whether from physical injury or from the loss of their homes and livelihoods. We also pray for the firefighters, medical personnel, social workers and others who are aiding the victims and their loved ones.”
“I have spoken with Bishop Robert Vasa, the bishop of Santa Rosa. He is grateful for our prayers, and is providing regular updates on his website: http://srdiocese.org/signofhope. He is encouraging everyone to participate in a holy hour of adoration to pray for those affected and for the fires to subside. I ask all parishes to consider a special collection for the victims of the fires. Please select a weekend to accommodate your parish’s calendar, and send the money per our usual process for special collections. We will send immediately to the Santa Rosa Diocese.” We will have a special second collection the weekend of November 4/5th for the victims of the fire in the wine country. Let us support them in this effort to rebuild their lives.
Thank you for your generosity.
Blessings,
Fr. Johnson
SUNDAY COLLECTION FOR OCTOBER 22: $11,923.00 Includes Faith Direct Giving
We thank you for your Stewardship.
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DAILY MASS IN THE CHAPEL Monday - Saturday at 8:00 AM. (Communion Service on Wed.) Friday morning at 8:15 AM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - Chapel daily from 6 am—9 pm Contact Sumner or Veronica Peery at 827-0916 for scheduling.
FOR ADULT LEARNING:
SCRIPTURE SHARING - Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room.
FOR MINISTRY:
PRAYER TREE - A ministry of people who pray specifically for those who are ill. Please notify the parish office if you or a member of your family are in, or going into, the hospital.
HELPING HANDS: Please call Ron Artale at 827-3713.
MARTINEZ SHELTER MEALS: Plan a meal for 35 residents. Purchase & prepare food; serve dinner at the shelter. Please contact to volunteer: Anne Kurylo, 925-876-7510 or [email protected].
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY Please contact the St. Vincent de Paul Hotline at (925) 689-0838, Ext. 250.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Please call Naomi Holt at (925) 768-3587.
CARING HANDS-JOHN MUIR HEALTH: Contact Stacy Appel by e-mail at [email protected].
Faith and Spirituality
PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALING FOR:
Ron Artale April Azucena Mary Brennan Amalia Bunge Ana Bunge Trinity Cereghino Sonia Coronel Marie Costa William Cumins Anthony Davi Kevin Dever
Dave Dewan Stephen Dixon Jim Farrington Le-Chi Feng-Hsiang Judy Guarina Claude Hamel Tony Hennessy Anna Hennessy Doug Hieb Maria Hills Sharie Hunter
Ken Klovee Earl Koski Camila Koven Travis Lash Joel Manalang Tim McCrackin Marv McKean Joshua Monitz Tom Mullegue Edward Nettelman Anne O’Neill
Mary Perez Natalie Petrini Micah Pilkerton Diane Pollard Phyllis Ray Gina Rubin Jack&Maureen Ryan Greg Scaletti Connie Schulte Margaret Scott Joy Duque Sian
Rick Smith Linda Taylor Richard Thall Carolyn Thompson Yvonne Egter Van Wissekerke Judy Wiget Paul Wiget Brenda Woodshed
BREAD FOR THE WORLD SUNDAY
Today we are celebrating Bread for the World Sunday! We have all of the supplies you need to write a letter or postcard to your Congressman and Senators to urge them to protect programs that help millions of people escape from hunger as they develop the 2018 federal budget.
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Fifth Sunday Collection, you are helping your neighbor who is hungry, hopeless and frightened to know that they belong to God. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
FINANCIAL UPDATE as of September 30, 2017
Plate Collections
• Received thru 9/30/2017 $516K • Budget YTD 9/30/2017 $529K Less than Budget $ -13K
• Expenses are in line with the Budget. • 120 families are enrolled in EFT giving. • 2017 collections for Building Impr. are $22K.
Thank you for your continued generosity.
ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE ENVELOPES
During the month of November, we remember all of our loved ones who have passed on. You may remember your loved ones in a special way by using your All Souls envelopes, writing their names and placing your gift to the parish inside, and then returning the envelope either to the parish office or placing them in the collection basket. These envelopes, along with the Book of Remembrance, will be placed on the altar throughout the month of November, so that those who have died may be remembered in a special way during the month. More envelopes are available at the Welcome Table or in the vestibules.
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Calendar for the Week Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 28, 2017 5:00 p.m. George Conlow—Repose Felicidad Itchon—Repose Veronica Velasco—Repose
Sunday, October 29, 2017 7:00 a.m. For the People of St. Agnes, Living and Deceased
9:00 a.m. George Conlow—Repose Eduardo & Joseph Joaquin—Repose Doris DaSilva—Special Intention
11:00 a.m. May Hembrador—In Thanksgiving
5:00 p.m. Edith Anderson—Repose John & Geraldine Van Nieuwburg—Rep. Deceased Members of the Farrington Family—Repose
Monday, October 30, 2017 8:00 a.m. George Conlow—Repose Eduardo & Joseph Joaquin—Repose
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 8:00 a.m. Eduardo & Joseph Joaquin—Repose Kathleena Bohr—Special Intention
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 8:00 a.m. All Saints Day
Thursday, November 2, 2017 8:00 a.m. Dustin Davis—Repose Eduardo & Joseph Joaquin—Repose Jaime Velasco, Sr.—Repose
Friday, November 3, 2017 8:15 a.m. Geronimo Delos Reyes—Repose Ramon Santos—Repose Consolacion Delos Reyes—Special Int.
Saturday, November 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. Eduardo Joaquin—Repose
5:00 p.m. Deceased members of the Grewis Family Deceased Members of the Lee Family Deceased Members of the Nguyen Family
Sunday, November 5, 2017 7:00 a.m. George Conlow—Repose Veronica Velasco—Repose Maria McCarthy—Special Intention 9:00 a.m. For the People of St. Agnes 11:00 a.m. Cy Coenen—Repose Roberto Icaza—Repose Amanda Maltez—Repose 5:00 p.m. Virgil Mijares—Repose Thomas Eddy Tenges—Repose Johanha Sherly Wewengkang—Repose
Parish Events and Meetings
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Just Faith Letter Writing Campaign after Weekend Masses
Monday, October 30, 2017 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass—Chapel 5:00 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation—Classrooms 7:00 p.m. EDGE—Cauchi Hall
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass—Chapel
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 8:00 a.m. All Saints Day Mass 9:00 a.m. School Mass for All Saints Day 10:30 a.m. Rosary Makers—GP 6:30 p.m. Autumn Tea Meeting—AR 6:30 p.m. Breakfast with Santa Meeting—GP 7:30 p.m. All Saints Day Mass
Thursday, November 2, 2017 All Souls Day 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass—Chapel 9:30 a.m. Bible Study—AR 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Practice—Church 6:30 p.m. Young Adult Ministry—Cauchi Hall 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee—GP 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice—Church
Friday, November 3, 2017 8:15 a.m. Daily Mass—Church 1:30 p.m. School Mass 5:30 p.m. First Friday Dinner—Church Hall 6:45 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet—Chapel
Saturday, November 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass—Chapel 8:30 a.m. Lector Practice—Church 9:00 a.m. Work Party—Church Grounds 6:00 p.m. School Poker Night—Cauchi Hall This year the Solemnity of All Saints falls on Wednesday, November 1st. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will celebrate three special Masses in the church, honoring the Saints: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 7:30 p.m.
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Parish News and Activities
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS NOVEMBER
1 All Saints Day—Masses at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 3 Knights of Columbus First Friday Dinner, 5:30 p.m.—Church Hall 4 School Poker Night, 5:00 p.m.—Cauchi Hall 5 CYO Mass, 9:00 a.m. 7 STARS Luncheon, 11:00 a.m.—Church Hall 9 School Veterans Prayer Service 1:30 p.m.—
Church 11 Mass of Remembrance, 10:00 a.m. 18/19 Hospitality Weekend/Fair Trade 23 Thanksgiving Day Mass, 9:00 a.m.
The next St. Agnes Retired Seniors luncheon will take place on Tuesday, November 7, at 11:00 AM, in the Church Hall. This will be a potluck luncheon, and attendees are asked to bring their choice of a main dish, a side dish, a salad, or a dessert. All St. Agnes Seniors and guests are welcome. There are no dues or membership fees. The StARS Fall casino bus trip will be to Cache Creek, on November 14. The cost is $29 per person, including $5 dining credit, player’s card credits and the bus driver's tip. For more details, pick up a flyer at the Welcome Table after Mass, or the parish office. Or, you may call Bob Rigor at 925 202-6239. These trips fill up quickly, and they are open to non-parishioners as well.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
The Book of Remembrance will be in the church during the month of October. Parishioners are invit-ed to enter the names of their loved ones to be re-membered on All Souls Day and the Mass of Remembrance which is scheduled for Saturday, November 11th at 10 a.m.
CALLING ALL VETERANS!
The 3rd Grade Class of St. Agnes School is inviting all Veterans to their Annual Veteran’s Day Prayer Service on Thursday, November 9th at 1:30 p.m. in the church. We are looking forward to honoring all the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the military. We welcome you to wear your uniform if you wish! Please allow us to pay tribute to you!
ST. AGNES SCHOOL POKER NIGHT
The St. Agnes School PACE Board will be hosting the 2nd Annual St. Agnes Poker Night on Saturday, November 4, at Cauchi Hall. Dinner and no host bar starts at 5:00 p.m.; cards fly at 6:00 p.m. All skill levels welcome! Registration for tournament and play (includes dinner) is $60 and can be purchased until November 3. Tickets for dinner only is $20. It’s a fun evening of poker, blackjack and raffle!
Ticket order forms are available in the school office, or contact Rachelle Daco, 925-212-0121 or email [email protected].
GIVING TREE
Once again this year the St. Agnes Parish family will be making Christmas a little brighter for the needy families of our community and diocese. The Giving Trees loaded with “stars” will be in the front of the church and in vestibules on both sides of the church the weekend of November 11/12.
HELP WANTED
St. Agnes Church is looking for an experienced pianist for the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses on Sundays. Should be able to sight read. Previous experience playing for a choir a plus. Contact Pete Frevele for more information: 925-914-0182 or e-mail [email protected].
DIOCESAN APPEAL FINAL REPORT
Thank you to our parishioners who contributed to the 2017 Bishop’s Appeal. Fifty-seven donors contributed or pledged a total of $22,430.
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Community Activities OPEN HOUSES AT DE LA SALLE
AND CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOLS November 5, 2017
Open Houses will be held at De La Salle on Nov. 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, and at Carondelet from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Complete and submit on-line applications at the schools’ websites. Visit www.dlshs.org/admissions/welcome or www.carondeleths.org/admissions.
MEDICAL ISSUES FORUM Preventing Teen Suicide
Saturday, November 18 at 1 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on Teen Suicide Prevention and information about the HIPPA Privacy Authorization Form. There will also be Q. & A. This is especially appropriate for all adults working with teens in ministry, leadership, and education. To register, contact Diana Farias at [email protected] or 925-825-7123. Refreshments provided. Hosted by the St. Agnes Respect Life Committee.
UPCOMING RESPECT LIFE ACTIVITIES
Thurs. Jan. 18, 2018, 9am Youth Rally High School students with Sisters of Life St. Mary’s Cathedral, SF Fri. Jan. 26, 12-2pm Standing Up4Life Oakland City Hall, Oakland www.issues4life.org
Fri. Jan. 26, 5pm Vespers, Mass with Bishop Daly St. Dominic’s Church, SF Fri. Jan. 26, 5pm Conversations4Life Benefit Dinner, speaker Bishop Allen St. Stephen’s Church, Walnut Creek www.issues4life.org
Fri. Jan. 26, 8pm - Sat. Jan. 27, 7am All Night Adoration for Life Sts. Peter & Paul Church, SF Sat. Jan. 27, 9:30am Mass with Archbishop Cordileone St. Mary’s Cathedral, SF Sat. Jan. 27, Walk for Life 10:45am Silent No More; 11am-Info Faire; 12:30pm-Walk for Life Civic Center, SF Sat. Jan. 27, 5pm Mass in the Extraordinary Form National Shrine of St. Francis, SF Sat. Jan. 27, Catholic Underground, 7pm prayer & concert with Franciscans of the Renewal and Sisters of Life St. Mary Magdalen Church, Berkeley Sun. Jan. 28, 9:30am Students for Life National Conference St. Mary’s Cathedral, SF
INCLUSIVE LOVE Love of our neighbor is included in the love of God. —St. Thomas Aquinas
BALANCE
Today’s scriptures emphasize the fundamental link between love of God and love of our neighbors, especially those who are most in need. Love of God should compel us to love the people whom God cherishes. Conversely, work for justice and charity for those in need should be rooted in our love of God.
That connection and balance, however, isn’t al-ways easy to maintain in our lives. Even in religious orders we find that some Christians are more orient-ed toward contemplation and prayer, while others are more active in reaching out to those who are op-pressed. Today Jesus reminds us of the necessity for both in the life of faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
NO FOOLING You may fool those who work above you; you may fool those who work around you; but you will rarely fool those who work under you. —Anonymous
