May 5, 2013 - the Parish of St. Agnes Cathedral

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Page 4Stewardship a Way of LifeThis Week’s ReadingsToday’s reading from Revelation offers a vision ofThe City of God, the new Jerusalem. The bishops’pastoral on stewardship reminds us, “that life to come”is in continuity with this present life through thehuman goods, the worthy human purposes, whichpeople foster now.”Living StewardshipWe are grateful this week for all stewards in our parishwho assist others in deepening their relationship withChrist through evangelization, catechesis and ongoingformation.Sharing One’s Material Resourcesin the ParishSIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTERFrom the RectorDear Parishioners:As you may have noticed, we recently had the fire lanestriping redone in the areas behind the Cathedral andnext to the Msgr. Kelly Parish Center. Over the years,the lines had become more and more faint. I have nodoubt that this contributed to more and more peopleusing this area to park their cars. While this may beconvenient, however, it is something that the FireDepartment has told us presents a dangerous situationinsofar as it impedes their ability, in an emergency, toget their trucks into this area. They have told us,therefore, that we need to enforce the “no parkingarea.” As we turn back the clock and get back to theway that it was when the Parish Center was first built, Iask you to please only use the areas designated asparking areas. I thank you for your understanding ofthe situation.In the Peace and Love of Christ,Fr. BillHoly Day ScheduleThursday, May 9th, is Ascension Thursday, a HolyDay of Obligation. Our Mass schedule is as follows:Wednesday, May 8th Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.Spanish Mass 7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 9th 6:30, 7:45, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.,12:10 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.St. Agnes OutreachOur food pantry is in need of thefollowing items: rice, tuna fish,peanut butter and jelly, Goya Beans,marinara sauce, pork and beans, andcereal.Your consideration of the donation of any of theseitems is greatly appreciated.Love,Flower Sale for BirthrightThe annual Mother's Day Flower Sale forBirthright will be held on Saturday, May 11thand Sunday, May 12th after allMasses. Carnations are $1 and all proceeds go toBirthright. Anyone interested in helping, please call764-1159. Confirmation candidates are welcome.Thank you.Mother’s Day—May 12, 2013If you would like to remember your mother, living ordeceased, in our Mother’s Day Novena of Masses,cards and envelopes for those enrolled are available atthe doors of the Cathedral. Please return the intentionsas soon as possible. Thank you.Sr. Kathleen
MAY 5, 2013Page 5St. Agnes Cathedral SchoolAll adult parishioners may vote in the St. AgnesSchool Board Elections being held now. Please pickup your ballot at the St. Agnes School reception desk.Return all ballots by May 15th.Special Mass for Families whoHave Lost a ChildDuring the Early Stages of LifeOn Monday, May 6th there will be a special intentionat the 7:30 p.m. Mass at St. Agnes for all babies whohave died before birth or in the early stages of life.Sometimes a lifetime is lived in the space of a singlebreath … a heartbeat. … a few days. No matter howlong your child nestled beneath your heart, its brieflife was no less precious than one whose span ismeasured in years. The pain of your loss is no lessreal. May your heart find comfort in the celebrationof this Mass. A second Mass will be celebrated onMonday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m.Prayer cards will be available at the entrances of thechurch to invite you to name your child(ren) and tohave the opportunity to have your baby’s nameinscribed in the “Book of Life” at the Church of theHoly Innocents (128 West 37th Street, NYC). ThisShrine to the Unborn containing the “Book of Life”was blessed by Cardinal O’Connor on December 28,1993.Boys Choir Open HouseMonday, May 6, 4:15 - 5:00 PMMusic Room of the Parish Ministry BuildingOpen to Boys in Grades 2-7Come meet some of the boys in the choir, have asnack, and learn more about the group. Parents arewelcome too!The choir sings for the 11:00 Mass once a month inthe Cathedral and has special events like singing inEurope, Christmas concerts, and National Anthem,Citifield. Any questions, call Mr. Bower at 764-9578,ext. 203Religious EducationReligious Education classes have ended for thisyear. The Religious Education Office remains openfor any business related to religious education.Level 1 registrations have begun. Please register inperson in the Religious Education Office. Bring acopy of your child’s baptismal certificate. Please registerearly and get the word out to your friends who mayhave children entering 1 st grade.Current Level 1 parents are reminded that workbookswere due last week. Make sure your child’s full nameis written on the inside cover or on first page. Dropthem off in the Religious Education office.Level 7 essays were also due last week. Please e-mailthem to religioused@stagnescathedral.org or dropthem off at the Religious Ed. office.Catechists are reminded to return your CatechistGuide book and attendance record to the office. Alsolet us know if you plan to continue teaching next year.First Holy CommunionWe congratulate all our Level 2 students on receivingtheir First Holy Communion over the past four weekends.We pray that they will continue to grow in theirlove for Christ and will continue to receive Him everyweek at Sunday Mass.Becoming A CatholicHave you or someone you know thought about beingbaptized a Catholic? Have you been baptized in anotherfaith tradition but now want to become Catholic?Are you a baptized Catholic who has never had anyreligious education or has not received Confirmationand First Eucharist? If you answered yes to any ofthese questions then the Rite of Christian Initiation(RCIA for short) is for you. Join us on Sunday May19 th at 12 noon in the Ministry Building Youth Room(second floor) to find out about our RCIA process.Call the Religious Education office (678-2306)for more information.Altar Server MinistryAltar Server training will take place with Fr. Adrian inthe Cathedral at the end of May for all students attendingschools other than St. Agnes Elementary. Students5 th grade and up are eligible to train for this ministry.You only need to attend one, hour and one-halfclass from 4:00P.M. to 5:30P.M. this spring. To registerfor one of the training sessions, call the ReligiousEducation office at 678-2306 as soon as possible.
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