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Saint Agnes Catholic Church Today’s Readings Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11 St. Francis de Sales Parish Administration (308) 632-2541 / (308) 632-2146 (Fax) office@st-agnes-church.com www.st-agnes-church.com Pastor Rev. Vincent L. Parsons (ext. 2) pastor@st-agnes-church.com Pastoral Minister Sr. Vera Meis (ext. 4) srvera@st-agnes-church.com Director of Religious Education Mrs. Terri Calvert (ext.5) dre@st-agnes-church.com Church Office Manager Mrs. Danni Koeteman (ext. 3) office@st-agnes-church.com Head Teacher Mrs. Julie Brown (632-6918) office@stagnesonline.org School Office Manager Mrs. Margie Dishongoffice@stagnesonline.org Second Sunday in Ordinary Time page 2 January 20, 2013 Listen to this very interesting dialogue in our gospel today which initiated a miracle: When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” Jesus told the servers, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.” The headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves good wine first, and then when the people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus gave them the best wine, but more than that, he gave himself. It is the precious GIFT OF LOVE that embraces two hearts to become one. It is still that love that makes the Sacrament of Matrimony relevant in this modern age. Read this story: A young wife was just operated on the face and her mouth was twisted. One of the nerves of the muscle of the mouth was cut which caused the twisting of the mouth. Her mouth will be like that for ever. Her young husband was in the room, standing beside her. And the young woman asked the doctor, “Will my mouth always be like this?” The doctor answered, “Yes, for ever; the nerve was cut.” Then tears began to fall from her eyes. But the husband smiled and said, “I like it. It’s cute.” Then he P[stor’s Not_s asked his wife, “Can I kiss you?” The wife was hesitant, yet, the husband was persistent. Then he bowed to kiss her, and you can imagine how he twisted his mouth to accommodate to hers. And after a long kiss, the young man said, “You see, our kiss still works. It is as sweet as ever.” Husbands and wives, does your kiss still work and is it as sweet as ever? That gift of love of Jesus to the couple at the wedding in Cana is still the same finest wine of love that Jesus offers to you today. It is still the love that makes your kiss work and be as sweet as ever. It is still the love that creates wonders and makes miracles. However, everything is not sugarcoated. There will be times that you will experience discordant relationships. But trust in God! Allow him to enter into your lives when things get unsettled. God will be in your hearts to refocus your lives to something memorable and inspirational. He will sit beside you, so that whatever wrong you will do, God will embrace them with his grace and forgiveness. Eventually, he will enrich your love for each other. Always keep the finest wine in your relationship to make your lives spin with joy and laughter forever. God bless you all! Francis de Sales, C.O., T.O.M., A.O.F.M. Cap., (August 21, 1567 – December 28, 1622) was a Bishop of Geneva and is honored as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God. His feastday is January 24th. He is the Patron Saint of journalists and writers.
P[g_ 3 J[nu[ry 20, 2013 Attention Ladies of St. Agnes Church! You are invited to attend a “Chilled but Filled” dinner meeting Thursday, January 24th at 6pm in the Garden Room. Winter is ‘chilly’ but we hope to be ‘filled’ with fellowship, food and Christ! The Winter Circle, which is hosting the event, suggests you bring an OPTIONAL gift of children's hats/gloves/scarves or other warm items to be donated to CAPWN for children in need. “For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” PS107:9 Please see page 4 for a list of Altar Society’s current circle members. If you wish to join a circle, please come to the dinner/meeting to get signed up, or call the parish office. We warmly welcome and invite all ladies to be a part of this wonderful organization! Pre-Baptism Class is held quarterly at St. Agnes for anyone needing to have their infant baptized. The next session is Sunday, February 3rd from 1-4pm in the Garden Room. Pre-registration is helpful; please call the parish office (632 -2541). Please also make arrangements for babysitting for your child. P[rish N_ws The Spirituality of Vatican II Discover how the spirituality of Vatican II can ignite your faith today. Vatican II radically shaped the spirituality and doctrine of the Catholic Church in the 20th and 21st centuries. This series captures the heart of the Council, examining its documents to provide a model of personal growth that will help listeners encounter the issues and concerns faced by the church in the 21st century. Join us for this CD series on Mondays at 7pm or Tuesdays at 8:30am in the Garden Room, starting Jan. 21st and 22nd. For more info, call Kathleen Roehl (632-7407) or Sr. Vera (632-2541). Please note-- High School & College Men! Next Sunday, January 27th, at 5pm a special dinner will be held at the KC Hall in Scottsbluff. Bishop Dendinger will be here , making a presentation on priesthood. Please let Fr. Vince know if you plan to attend. Rest in Peace Dr. Michael Kent, brother of Doug (Louise) Kent, Milton Zeiler father of Michael Zeiler, Alexis Wheeler daughter of Tammy & Barry Wheeler, Manuel Urdiales, father of Annie Urdiales. Knights of Columbus Assembly 1874 Casino Night February 2, 2013 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $40.00 Per Person Includes: Sandwiches, Beverages and Fun Money Live Auction 9:00 p.m. KC Hall 1729 1st Avenue Scottsbluff Sunday Collections & ACH Giving January 13, 2013 Actual $4702.95 Budget $8711.53 Surplus (Deficit) $4008.58 Haiti/Africa $1499.00 January 2013 Monthly Totals Actual $11648.57 ACH $4391.50 Budget $17423.06 Surplus (Deficit) $1382.99 Next Sunday’s second collection is for our parish outreach program, VCNIN. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4- 5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1- 4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7- 10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 or Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12 -30; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21
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