March 29, 2015
Saint Agnes Cathedral
533 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806
417-831-3565
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00, 8:30,
10:00 AM (Vietnamese),
11:30 AM, 5:00 PM
2:30 PM (Extraordinary Form in Latin)
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
8:30 AM Monday through Saturday
12:15 PM Tuesday through Friday
(Extraordinary Form in Latin)
5:30 PM Monday through Friday
(Chapel on west side of Cathedral)
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RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
in Chapel
5:00-5:20 PM Wednesday and Friday
3:30-4:30 PM, 7:00-7:30 PM Saturday
(or ask priest for an appointment)
Confessions before Latin Mass,
Tue-Fri 11:30 AM-12:00 PM and
Sunday, 1:30-2:15 PM
www.saintagnescathedral.org
Palm Sunday
St. Agnes Cathedral
533 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806
St. Agnes Cathedral Parish, a
sacramental community, is sent forth
with compassion to witness to God’s
word and loving presence. We
recognize our responsibilities to
Catholic education. We embrace our
diversity and place in the Springfield
community to provide service, especially
to poor and vulnerable persons.
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 - 8:30 - 10:00 AM (Vietnamese)
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Latin) - 5:00 PM
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
8:30 AM Monday through Friday
8:30 AM Saturday
12:15 PM (Latin) Tuesday through Friday
5:30 PM Monday through Friday
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
5:00-5:20 PM Wednesday and Friday
3:30-4:30 PM, 7:00-7:30 PM Saturday
In Chapel Reconciliation Room
(or ask Father for an appointment)
Fr. Fasching hears confessions before Latin Mass
Tue-Fri 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM and
Sunday, 1:30-2:15 PM
Most Reverend James V. Johnston, Jr.
Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Reverend Lewis E. Hejna, Rector
Reverend Gregory M. Vi Tran, CMC
Associate Pastor
Chaplain to Vietnamese Parishioners
Reverend Jeffery Fasching
In Residence
Deacons Bill Keller and Mark Wand
Permanent Deacons
Sister Elizabeth Ann Weiler, ASC
Coordinator of Care Ministry
Ken Pesek, Director of Children’s Liturgy
Sabrina Schmidt, Director of Faith Formation
Cary Lewis, Youth Minister
Judy Rippee, Development
Connie McNabb, Finance Office
Lindsay Paulsell, School Principal: 866-5038
Parish Office: 831-3565 FAX: 865-0367
Well of Life (Pantry): 869-2865
418 S. Kimbrough
ADORATION: The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the
Chapel on Mondays from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Rosary at 5:00
PM, followed by Daily Mass at 5:30) and 6:00 - 8:30 PM with
Rosary and Benediction to close.
WELCOME!
We extend our hands and our hearts in Christian fellowship
to you here, whether longtime residents or newly arrived in
the parish. If you are not registered, please fill out the form INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION: When you plan to have your
child baptized, please call the parish office to make preparations.
below and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the
You may contact us before the birth of your child if you wish. There is
Parish Office.
NAME___________________________________________
________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________
________________________________________________
CITY_________________________ZIP_________________
PHONE__________________________________________
New Parishioner
New Address
New Phone
Moving, please remove from parish census
a pre-baptismal class monthly for infant Baptisms.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION: In our diocese the regulations for
marriage require that the parish be notified usually six months in
advance of the date planned for the wedding. The importance of this
sacrament requires sufficient preparation in a pre-marriage program.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: When facing serious illness, please
call the parish office for anointing.
FUNERALS: For funeral arrangements, including condolence meals,
please call the Parish Office, 831-3565.
Catholic Cemeteries of Springfield: For information, please call
Paul Wunderlich at 866-6720.
Visit us on the web at www.saintagnescathedral.org
Springfield Catholic Schools at www.scspk12.org
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March 29, 2015
From the Pastor’s Desk,
This week is the holiest week of the Church year. Today, Palm Sunday begins Holy Week. This day recalls the scene in
Jerusalem when our Lord entered the city riding on a donkey. The people spread their garments and palm branches
before him so that even the hoofs of the donkey didn’t touch the ground. However, the exultant crowd becomes the
crowd that will curse him a few days later calling for His crucifixion. As the mood of the liturgy changes, we are
challenged to ask ourselves, “What do I expect of Jesus?
This year the Chrism Mass will be on Holy Tuesday here at St. Agnes. Remember that it is at this liturgy when
the oils which are used in the different sacraments are blessed by the Bishop. It is also at this liturgy in which the priests
renew their commitment to serve another year as your pastors and associate pastors. Come and celebrate with all the
area priests.
The Triduum begins with the evening Liturgy on Holy Thursday with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The
first reading gives the background for the Passover Meal. The second reading contains some of the earliest written
accounts of the Lord’s Supper. The Gospel presents Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. We then see and experience
the pastor of the community taking water and towels and washing the feet of twelve members of the parish community.
The pastor is to serve the community and to direct and lead the liturgies. The washing of the feet of the disciples by
Christ, is an example of the humbleness each Christian should possess. The service ends with the Blessed Sacrament being
removed from the Church to a prepared place and the altar is stripped. All are invited to spend some time in prayer this
night (8:30-12:00) before the Lord in our day chapel.
Good Friday is the most sober day of the entire Church year. There are no decorations and no Mass this day. It
is a day of fasting. We simply prostrate in humble submission before the Word and the glorious cross of Christ. The first
reading tells of the glory of the cross, the second reading speaks of the great high priest who has passed through the
heavens; the Christian mystery. The climax of the readings is the proclamation of the Passion of Christ according to John’s
Gospel. John’s Gospel allows the majesty of Jesus to shine forth as He carries his cross alone. He is victorious on the
cross; Jesus reigns from the tree. Following the Passion we pray the solemn form of the General Intercessions. The second
part of the Good Friday liturgy is unique to this day. A large wooden cross is brought into the sanctuary for us to
reverence with a touch or a kiss. This is a remembrance of the days when the early Christians reverenced a replica of the
true cross. We reverence a reminder of that instrument of torture, cruelty and death; because through it Christ has given
us our Salvation. The Good Friday service concludes with a simple Communion Service with the Eucharist from Holy
Thursday’s Liturgy. We have two services one at 12:00pm and the second service in the evening at 7:00pm.
Holy Saturday with all of its readings, candles, profession of faith and blessings, is the vigil of the Lord’s
Resurrection. And will begin at 8:00pm. It is arranged in four parts beginning with the service of light. This is followed by
the liturgy of the word, when the Church meditates on all the wonderful things God has done for his people from the
beginning. The third part is the liturgy of baptism, when new members of the Church are reborn in the waters of baptism.
The fourth part is the liturgy of the Eucharist, when the Church is called to the table which the Lord has prepared for His
people through His death and resurrection.
I invite and urge everyone to come and be a part of the celebrations of the Triduum. The liturgies of the Triduum
are the story of our redemption. This year walk in the footsteps of Christ from the Last Supper, to Calvary, to the
Resurrection.
Fr. Lewis Hejna
CHRISM MASS
Chrism Mass will be celebrated at the St.
Agnes Cathedral on Tuesday, March 31 at
7:00pm with a reception following. In this
beautiful Mass, Bishop Johnston will
concelebrate with the priests of the area, who come
together to commemorate the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus
and their own gift of priesthood. The holy oils which will be
used throughout the year for the Sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders will
be blessed. Everyone is welcome.
Are you searching for a pathway to peace with another
person or for a situation close to your heart? Bring this
need for Reconciliation on Wednesday: 5-5:20pm & 6:307:30pm. This will be the last confession time during
Holy Week.
Palm Sunday
NEXT WEEK IN THE PARISH
SUN Mar 29
Palm Sunday
8:30am CLOW, No Dismissal
10:15am PSR, Adult Class - UPR
11:00am-7:30 pm Vietnamese
Community Retreat- Cafeteria
MON Mar 30 6:15pm Fr Barron video series-UPR
7:00pm RCIA - DR & C
TUE Mar 31
1:00pm Lenten Longings - DR
7:00pm Chrism Mass - Cathedral
WED Apr 1
9:15am St Martha’s PCCW group - DR
6:00pm Bell Choir - Cathedral
6:30-7:30pm Confession - Chapel
THU Apr 2
Holy Thursday
7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
FRI Apr 3
Good Friday
Good Friday services -12:00pm & 7:00pm
Parish office closed
No Confession
SAT Apr 4
Holy Saturday
No Confession
9:00am RCIA Retreat - Chapel
11:00am RCIA Rehearsal - Cathedral
8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass
Lord, you are good and forgiving,
most merciful to all who call on you.
LORD, hear my prayer; listen to my cry for help.
On the day of my distress I call to you, for you will answer
me.
~ Psalm 86: 5-7 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)
ONE PENANCE SERVICE LEFT!
St Joseph (Spfld)
Sunday, March 29
7:00pm
Tuesday, 7:00pm Chrism Mass
Thursday, 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, Passion of Our Lord
Services at 12:00pm and 7:00pm
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00pm
SUN Apr 5
Easter Sunday
Masses at 7:00, 8:30 & 11:30am and 5:00pm
10:00am Vietnamese Community
2:30pm Latin Mass
Easter Egg Hunt - playground
MON Apr 6
Parish Office closed
No school
6:00pm Fr Barron video series-UPR
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
UPR: Upstairs Conference Room
C: Cafeteria
CLOW: Children’s Liturgy of the Word
DR: Dining Room
PSR: Parish School of Religion
BR: Band Room
KCB: Knights of Columbus Bingo Emporium LH: Loretto House
Please turn off cell phones when you come into the Church for
Mass.
Thank you.
Deadline for Bulletin announcements: Noon Tuesday
Please include contact name and phone number.
Please send to: [email protected]
EASTER FLOWERS
It is the tradition of St. Agnes to remember our loved
ones, living and deceased, with flowers for the church
at Easter. Put your donation in an envelope marked
“Flowers.” Include your name and the names of those you
wish to honor. Place in the collection basket or bring to parish
office. A list will be published in a later bulletin.
Easter Sunday, Masses at:
7:00, 8:30, 11:30am & 5:00pm
10:00am Vietnamese Community
2:30pm Extraordinary Form in Latin
EASTER EGG HUNT
Don’t forget about the Easter Egg Hunt on
Easter Sunday, after the 8:30 Mass!
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Theme: Jesus dies for us.
Reading I: Isaiah 50:4-7
Reading II: Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47
Question for Children: Name one thing that you will
do each day this week to remind you that Jesus died
and rose to new life for you.
Question for Youth: We hear the story of Jesus’ death
each year. What did you hear differently this year? How
has your faith changed in the past year?
Question for Adults: Identify and share one way that
you personally "die in Christ."
Easter Sunday
Reading I : Acts 10:34, 37-43
Reading II : Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel : John 20:1-9
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March 29, 2015
WAY OF THE CROSS ON GOOD FRIDAY
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
The 9th Annual observance of the
Stations of the Cross at the Public
Square will be held on Good Friday,
April 3 at Noon. This event invites all
Christian Churches to participate as the
Social Service that serve the poor in our
city and community. Bishop Leibrecht will
offer the closing reflection as the various agencies
proceed in the commemoration of the Way of the Cross in
this half-hour event. The public is invited to participate in
the prayer and song along the way.
Linda Dunigan, Nancy Bechard, Shelly Harper, Hortensia
Salas, Stacey Brown, Rex Mueting, Raymond Nobles,
John Ruzicka, Mary Roberts, Nanette Anderson
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Is today "Palm Sunday" or "Passion Sunday"? Though now
known officially as Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord,
confusion is understandable, since before the 1969 reform of
the calendar two separate Sundays bore these titles. Passion
Sunday was a week before Palm Sunday. To add to the
confusion, the Gospel accounts of the Passion of the Lord
were not read on Passion Sunday, but on Palm Sunday! On
Passion Sunday, the cross and statues were veiled in full
purple drapes. The organ had fallen silent at the beginning
of Lent, and now the sanctuary bells were replaced by
wooden clappers. The introit (opening chant) for the old Mass
of Passion Sunday hints at a reason for reform: "Do me
justice, O God, and fight my fight against a faithless
people" (Psalm 42). This liturgy was laden with references to
the "infidelity" of the Jews, a theme that gave rise to
inflammatory preaching and, in some places, attacks against
the persons and property of the Jewish people. This does not
stand as a "treasure" of any sort in our tradition. Our
authentic tradition, rather, is the ability to reflect and repent
and to seek reconciliation with the Jews, our brothers and
sisters in the love and service of God.
--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS
SAT Mar 28
SUN Mar 29
MON Mar 30
TUE Mar 31
WED Apr 1
THU Apr 2
FRI Apr 3
SAT Apr 4
SAT Apr 4
SUN Apr 5
SUNDAY LITURGIES
5:00pm Open Intention †
7:00am Open Intention †
8:30am Open Intention †
11:30am Open Intention †
2:30pm (Latin)
5:00pm Parish
11am-7:30pm Vietnamese
8:30am Jackie Weiss †
5:30pm Joseph Hoang Am †
8:30am Ruby McNabb †
12:15pm (Latin)
7:00pm Chrism Mass
8:30am Dorsey Roe, Jr †
12:15pm (Latin)
5:30pm John the Baptist †
8:30am No Mass
12:15pm (Latin) No Mass
7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
12:00pm Good Friday Service
7:00pm Good Friday Service
8:30am No Mass
SUNDAY LITURGIES
8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass
7:00am Open Intention †
8:30am Parish
10:00am Vietnamese Mass
11:30am Open Intention †
2:30pm (Latin)
5:00pm Clifford Klinger †
PARISH PICNIC – SAVE THE DATE!
The Parish Picnic will be Saturday, June 6 after
the 5:00pm Mass
St. Agnes School Earth Day Project:
FIRST WEDNESDAY MASSES
AT CARMELITE CHAPEL
You are warmly invited to join Catholic Charities of
Southern Missouri for Mass on the first Wednesday of
each month at noon at the Carmelite Chapel, 424 E.
Monastery St. Presiding at upcoming Masses are: April 1st
-Father Bob Landewe; May 6th - Father Paul McLoughlin.
CAMP Re-NEW-All
Application forms are available in the parish
office or on the diocesan website at
www.dioscg.org (go to the Youth Ministry
page and follow the link to Camp Re-NEW-All).
On April 20, the entire school will be
participating in an Upcycle Project. Students
will be taking items and repurposing them
into something new. We are currently looking for
donations of the following items: old dressers, old/broken
picture frames, cardboard from toilet paper/paper towel
rolls, string/twine, old board games, used/old fabric (can
be any size or pattern), old window coverings/drapes and
old/torn t-shirts. Donations will be accepted at the parish
or school front desk. Please contact St. Agnes School, 8665038, with questions. Thank you for supporting this great
learning opportunity!
Palm Sunday
With Friends Like These. . .
This year, we hear the Passion from the gospel of Mark.
One thing unique about this reading is the emphasis on
Jesus being abandoned by his disciples. First, the leaders
of the disciples cannot even support Jesus in his agony in
the garden: They fall asleep, three times. Then there is
Judas, who seeks out the chief priests to make a deal with
them, Peter, who denies Jesus three times, and the crowds
who cried, "Hosanna!" a few days before, now call for
him to be crucified.
What does this tell us? With friends like these, who needs
enemies? No, the point is that Jesus died specifically for
these people, not because they were once friends, but
because they were sinners, who needed Jesus. When we
find ourselves in sin, when we think that everything we do
is wrong, or when we think we can't possibly deserve to
be loved by God--that is when God can help us, if we just
stop hating ourselves and start loving and trusting the
Lord. It is not the time to pretend we have avoided the big
sins, or to brag about some of the good we may have
done. Instead, simply agree that you need his help. God
loves sinners who know they need his forgiveness and
don't deserve it.
But maybe you have already been
forgiven and wonder what's next.
Remember the ones you would not expect
to support Jesus: the centurion proclaiming
him Son of God, Joseph giving him a burial
place, the women who followed Jesus.
These were people who did not claim to be worthy, just
did what they could to show their love. Ask Jesus each
morning when you wake up, "What can I do for you
today?" and do what you can.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Beverly Tarnowieckyi - parishioner, wife of Oktawian
Please sign up for Holy Week and Easter ministry
roles. Book is in the vestibule of the Cathedral.
Lectors
Saturday, Apr 4
5:00pm
TBA
Sunday, Apr 5
7:00am
TBA
8:30am
TBA
11:30am
TBA
5:00pm
TBA
Servers
Saturday, Apr 4
5:00pm
TBA
Sunday, Apr 5
7:00am
TBA
8:30am
TBA
11:30am
TBA
5:00pm
TBA
Ushers
Saturday, Apr 4
5:00pm
TBA
Sunday, Apr 5
7:00am
TBA
8:30am
TBA
11:30am
TBA
5:00pm
TBA
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Saturday, Apr 4
5:00pm
TBA
Sunday, Apr 5
7:00am
TBA
8:30am
TBA
11:30am
TBA
5:00pm
TBA
ENTERING THE HOSPITAL OR…..?
We want to know about any planned hospitalizations,
nursing home placements or homebound persons who wish
contact from our Ministry of Care. Cards are available at
the entrance of the church and chapel. You can place the
cards in the collection basket or mail them to parish office.
SILENT SATURDAY
April 11, 2015 At Holy Trinity
Now that winter appears to have left us and
the signs of spring are appearing,
how about joining us for a time of
peaceful prayer and reflection.
If you have questions please contact Barb or Mike at
democatsx2@gmail/881-1381
BUS TRIP TO PAPAL MASS IN PHILADELPHIA
All people of the diocese, particularly families, are invited
to join the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau for 5day, 4-night pilgrimage bus trip to Philadelphia, PA, Sept.
25-29, 2015 to attend Mass with the Holy Father as he
visits the US for the World Meeting of Families.
Registration starts at $410 per person, based on quadhotel occupancy. Registration and 50% deposits are
due April 15th. Visit the Family Ministries page of the
diocesan Website at www.dioscg.org for details. For more
information, call Katie Newton at (417) 866-0841 or
Email [email protected] for more information.
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March 29, 2015
STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE
ADDITIONAL MARCH DONATIONS
March Income Report
March
Income
Weeks 1-3
March
Budget
Still Needed
22,759.10
48,500.00
25,740.90
Plate
2,013.84
4,000.00
1,986.16
Maintenance
8,972.25
10,500.00
1,527.75
Utilities
2,801.00
3,000.00
199.00
Weekly
Envelopes
Due to early bulletin deadlines, the Financial
reports will not be updated until after Easter.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
We will adhere strictly to the rules and guidelines for
Tuition Assistance for the 2015-2016 school year. If you
think you might need tuition assistance again next school
year, please review and follow the rules below:
Before applying to St. Agnes Cathedral for Tuition
Assistance you must:
1. Be registered in St Agnes Cathedral Parish for at
least 6 months
2. Be an active member of St Agnes Cathedral (attend
Mass each weekend)
3. Enroll your child for the 2015-16 school year in one
of the Catholic Schools in Springfield
4. Sign up for FACS in the Springfield Catholic School
System before April 3, 2015
5. Apply for Springfield Catholic School System
Scholarship before April 3, 2015
When the above rules have been completed, please call
Judy Rippee at the parish, 417-831-3565 ext 107, to
schedule your appointment with me.
Tuition Assistance Donations…......…....................1,319.00
St. Vincent de Paul/Pantry…….…………........…...1,717.51
Central & Eastern Europe..……………...…….….…..594.50
Catholic Relief Services
719.25
Total
$4,350.26
THE MIRROR
St. Agnes receives a yearly bill for their parishioners to
receive THE MIRROR. Our 2015 invoice is $11,670.00.
St. Agnes parishioners have contributed $3,248.50. A
SPECIAL THANKS to those parishioners who have
contributed more than $14 to help offset the cost for our
parishioners who may not be able to afford their
subscription. Please remember to turn in your $14 and
help us to pay off the remaining$8,421.50.
OFFICE of VOCATIONS announces DISCERNMENT
WEEKENDS in APRIL
Several opportunities for vocation discernment will be held
in various seminaries during the month of April. These days
serve as occasions for young men (age 16 and older) to
attend Mass, pray, interact with seminarians, and take part
in discussions and presentations with other men in order to
better understand God's movement in their lives. For more
information about these dates, including transportation,
please contact your local pastor, or Fr. Patrick Nwokoye,
Director of Vocation Promotion,(573) 200-1814/
Email:[email protected], or Fr. J. Friedel, Director of
Vocations/Seminarians, [email protected] .
April 10-11, 2015 "Quo Vadis"
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
St. Louis, MO
April 17-19, 2015 "Exploring Priesthood
Weekend" Mundelein Seminary
Mundelein, IL
April 18-20, 2015 "Encounter With God's
Call"
Conception Seminary College
Conception, MO
April 24-26, 2015 "Discernment Retreat"
St. Meinrad Seminary
Meinrad, IN
SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
RE-ENROLLMENT for current families registered in
Springfield Catholic Schools for the 2015-2016 school
year will be available online beginning Monday, March
23 and running through Monday, April 6. Notification of
this will be sent to all current families via SIS. For
additional information please contact the Central Office
at (417) 865-5567.
Join us every Wednesday at the K of C Bingo Emporium
2340 W. Grand, 2nd parking lot
“Horse Races” and Bingo Sales begin at 4:30 PM
Bingo begins at 6:30 PM