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The Parish Community of Saint Agnes

Elyria, Ohio DECEMBER 30, 2012

Sunday, December 30 – Feast of the Holy Family

5:00PM (Vigil) L/D of The Jacobsen Family

8:30AM L/D of The Siwierka & Wojdyla Families

11:00AM Frank & Ron Fritz

Monday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve

5:00PM Jim Oster

Tuesday, January 1 – The Solemnity of Mary

10:00AM People of The Parish

Wednesday, January 2 – Saints Basil and Gregory Nazianzen

9:00AM Robert & Mary McLaughlin

Thursday, January 3 – The Most Holy Name of Jesus

8:30AM Mass at Saint Mary

Friday, January 4 – Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

9:00AM Irene Martinek

Saturday, January 5 – Saint John Neumann

5:00PM Walter J. Rybarcyk

Sunday, January 6 – Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord

8:30AM L/D of The Bauer & Kihm Family

11:00AM People of The Parish

SCRIPTURE READINGS: The readings for next Sunday are from: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12. Please read them prayerfully to prepare for the Liturgy of the Word.

Because of an early bulletin deadline . . . we will list the weekend collection for November 22 / 23 and Christmas in next weekend’s bulletin

Thank you for your generous support

toward our weekly budget of $4,200.00!

MINISTERS FOR WEEKEND OF –JANUARY 5 / 6

Sunday, 11:00am

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES (PSR): The Religious Education Team wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please note there are no classes until next Sunday, January 6th, when we will gather in the Church Hall for our All Parish Session with Father Veigas. January’s topic will be “Prayer, Praying, Pray”. Don’t miss out, everyone is invited.

ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK

Monday

New Year’s Eve

Parish Office Closed

Tuesday

New Year’s Day

Parish Office Closed

Wednesday

Parish Office Closed

8:45AM Rosary

Thursday

Friday

8:45AM Rosary

Saturday

4:00PM Sacrament of Reconciliation

6:15PM Rosary

Sunday

9:45AM Rosary

All Parish Religious Education Session (Church Hall)

12:00 Noon PSR Teacher / Volunteer Mtg. (School Bldg.)

12:15PM Rosary

MY DEAR FRIENDS: Thank you so very much for all the wonderful cards and gifts that you have blessed me with during this very joyous Christmas season. I truly thank each and every one of you for your love and kindness. – Father Veigas

CURSILLO: applications are now being accepted. The Men’s Cursillo weekend is on January 17th -20th, 2013 and the Women’s is March 7th – 10th, 2013. The Cursillo week-end is a” little course in Christianity.” Contact Debby Johnson 365-6620 if interested.

CATHOLIC RENEWAL MINISTRIES: will host a Charismatic Mass on Friday, January 4th at 7:00PM at Saint Peter (35777 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville). Father Bob Franco will be the celebrant. Praise and worship will begin at 7:00 and the Liturgy will start at 7:30. Healing prayer teams will be available after Mass for individual prayer. For more information, please contact Father Franco (327-2201) or CRM (944-9445).

ST. JUDE SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL: invites everyone to attend their annual Open House on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 11AM – 2PM. St. Jude School & Preschool is an Ohio EdChoice approved school and is located near Elyria Catholic High School at 594 Poplar Street in Elyria. For more information, contact the school office (366-1681) or online at www.stjudejaguars.org.

FAMILY PERSPECTIVES: Jesus caused Mary and Joseph great anxiety when he went missing at the age of twelve. Upon finding Him, His mother said, “Son, why have You done this to us?” What mother of a teen has not found herself in a similar situation asking this same question!? And, upon hearing the Son’s answer found like Mary and Joseph, “they did not understand what He said to them.” Anxiety is normal in families – especially between parents and teens. Teens need protective parents but also perceptive ones who will help them discover and follow God’s path in their life in order to grow “in wisdom and age and favor.”

Dear God, I think about you sometimes, even when I’m not praying. Love, Elliott

A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR: O sacred and adorable Trinity, hear our prayers on behalf of our holy Father the Pope, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over us. Bless, we beseech Thee, during the coming year, the whole Catholic Church; convert heretics and unbelievers; soften the hearts of sinners so that they may return to Thy friendship; give prosperity to our country and peace among the nations of the world; pour down Thy blessings upon our friends, relatives, and acquaintances, and upon our enemies, if we have any; assist the poor and the sick; have pity on the souls of those whom this year has taken from us; and do Thou be merciful to those who during the coming year will be summoned before Thy judgment seat. May all our actions be preceded by Thy inspirations and carried on by Thy assistance, so that all our prayers and works, having been begun in Thee, may likewise be ended through Thee. Amen.

WELCOME AND THANKS! We are extremely grateful for all who have chosen to join us in worship during this Holy Season. Your presence is a blessing and an honor. Please know that you are always welcome here. But even if you are able to be with us only occasionally, know that in the meantime we will hold you in our hearts and in our prayers, and we will keep a pew warm for you! If you are in need of any information regarding the sacraments, an annulment or returning to the Church please contact Father Veigas or Deacon Bruce at the Parish Office 322-5622.

NEW YEARS MASSES: End 2012 and begin 2013 with the Perfect Prayer! Masses will be celebrated on Monday evening, December 31, at 5:00 PM, and on Tuesday, January 1, at 10:00 AM. January 1st, the Octave Day of Christmas and the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God, is still considered a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church.

THE PARISH OFFICE: will be closed Monday to Wednesday so the staff can enjoy this Holy Season with their families. The voice mail will be checked regularly so please leave a message if you are in need of any type of assistance.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR 2012: If you would like a statement of the contributions you made in 2012, please call or email the parish office during regular hours and leave your name and address. Statements will be mailed out on a weekly basis.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU: to the Environment Ministry and the extra volunteers who helped decorate our church. It is just beautiful and brings joy and happiness to all our parishioners and visitors! We are blessed to have such dedicated people here at Saint Agnes. Again THANK YOU and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

OUTREACH MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY: Our Food Pantry shelves are empty! We have helped over 40 families in the past few months. Thank you so very much for such awesome generosity in helping our brothers and sisters in our neighborhood. We are in need of the following items: cereal, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, pancake mix, syrup, canned meats (chicken, ham, etc.), fruits, soups and stews, and cake mix, frosting, jell-o and pudding. Please remember all food has to be non-perishable items. Items can be placed in the baskets in the front vestibule or at the bottom of the stairs by the Church Hall door. Again Thank you!!