1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

233 West Gay Street • West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-692-2990 • Fax: 610-692-9623
Web: www.saintagnesparish.org
Parish Staff
PASTOR
Rev. Alfonso J. Concha ( Fr. Al)
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. Laurence J. Gleason
WEEKEND MINISTRY
Rev. Stephen J. Baker, O.S.A.
Rev. John Franey
DEACONS
Deacon Victor Gonzalez
Deacon Clement J. McGovern
Deacon Thomas Shurer
Sr. Dorothy Mayer, I.H.M., Superior of Convent-610-692-9430
Sr. Joan Felicia, I.H.M., School Principal-610-696-1260
Felicia Navarro, Coordinator of Religious Education-610-436-4640
Sr. Helene McGroarty, I.H.M., Hispanic Ministry-610-344-7224
Sr. Martha Staarman, O.S.U., Hispanic Ministry-610-436-5580
Mr. Sean McElwee, Dir. of [email protected]
Mrs. Barbara Kirby, Dir. of Outreach Services-610-429-0697
Mr. John Mattia, Facilities Manager- 610-692-2990
Mrs. Joan Fogarty, Business Manager- 610-692-2990
Mr. Samuel Riccardo, Jr., Cemetery Manager- 610-692-4421
Schedule
Sacraments
MASSES
BAPTISMS
Second, Third and Fourth Sundays: 1:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)
First Sunday in Spanish: 1:15 p.m.
Sunday :7:00, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. &
Pre-Jordan, First Sunday (TPH), 12:00 p.m. Saint Agnes Catholic Church
12:00 p.m. (Spanish), 5:15 p.m.
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Vigil of Holy Days and
First Friday Eve: 4:00-4:30 pm
233 West Gay Street
Weekdays: 6:30 & 8:00 a.m.
West Chester, PA. 19380
First Friday: 6:30 & 9:00 a.m.
610-692-2990
Holy Days: 5:15 p.m. (anticipated), 6:30 & 8:00 a.m.
www.saintagnesparish.org
MARRIAGES
To register for Pre-Cana, www.philamarriageprep.com
12:10 & 5:15 p.m. (Spanish), 7:00 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
April 19, 2015
If you know of a parishioner who is homebound and
unable to come to Church please ask them to call the
Rectory at 610/692-2990 and request a visit from a
priest and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.
Someone will contact them to schedule a visit.
CongratulaƟons to the following couples married at
St. Agnes Church on April 18,2015
George Rodriguez & Elizabeth Caldero
ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
THE HOLY ROSARY
"The Eucharist is Our Risen Lord, where all the power of His
resurrecƟon flows out to all who come into His EucharisƟc
Presence. Go to Holy Mass, receive Him in Holy Communion;
spend Ɵme with Him in EucharisƟc AdoraƟon; and live forever with Him in glory for eternity in heaven!
(Pope John Paul ll)
Adora on every Wednesday following the 8 a.m.
Mass concluding at 8 in the evening.
O COME LET US ADORE HIM
THE RESURRECTION
"ContemplaƟon cannot stop at the Crucified One because
He is the Risen One. In the ResurrecƟon, believers can
experience the joy of those to whom Christ appeared, including the joy of Mary, (Pope John Paul ll)
Rosary prayed daily following the 8 a.m. Mass.
World Mee ng of Families Prayer
God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the
Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel.
May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be
homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
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Week of April 19,2015
Sunday: Third Sunday Of Easter (white)
9:00 AM: Herman Rosenbaum by J. Jackson
10:30 AM: Margaret Esposto
5:15 PM: Benjamin & Irene Seigeldorf by John & Carol
Haiko
Monday: Easter Weekday (white)
6:30 AM:Janice Sagnella by Husband
8:00 AM: Msgr. J. Francis Haley 30th Anv. By Newman
Family
Tuesday: St. Anselm,Bishop & Doctor of the Church
(white)
6:30 AM: Frank McCormick by Paƫ Smith
8:00 AM: Maria & Giufe Nguyen, Anton Do by Tuan &
Yen Nguyen
Wednesday: Easter Weekday ( white)
6:30 AM: Frank McCormick by John & Virginia Leary
8:00 AM: William Gardner by Family
Thursday: St. George,Martyr, St. Adalbert, Bishop &
Martyr(white,red)
6:30 AM: Mary R. Heatherington by Son-in-Law
8:00 AM: Kathleen Ronayne by Steve & Anne Quigley
Friday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen ,Priest & Martyr
(white,Red)
6:30 AM:ConceƩa Lucchesi by Mr.&Mrs.Willian Mann
8:00 AM: Thomas cannon by Paule Castrovillo
Saturday: St. Mark,Evangelist (red)
6:30 AM: Nancy Amole by Tony & Heleann Meenan
Please pray for the
repose souls of
Our family and friends
May they rest in peace
Ben Ruf
Jeremy Henderson
USMC: Cpl John Mitas, 2nd Lt. , Pvt. Joseph Rochford,Jr., Capt. Ryan Yeandel, Capt. Gregory W.
Kosh, Sgt. Isaac Pineda ,Sgt. Joshua Feliciano
USAF: 1st Lt. Timothy J. Baldwin, 1st Lt. Kathleen
Styron, Capt. Jared Yankech, Major Katie Sullivan,
Major Lt.Adam M. Sema, 2nd Lt. Jessica Clark
USN: LTJG Charles G. Schappert, CTR2 Alexandra Haney,CTR3 Reilly Haney,Lcpl Anthony Serrato
USA: Specialist Jason Hall, 1st Lt Grant T. Hahn,
Capt. John Paul Snook, Sgt. James Mac Fadden,1st
Lt Eric Lugo, David P. Estes, Private 2nd Class,
Specialist Ian Donoghue,1st Class,2nd Lt. Walter R.
Snook, Capt. Jessica Bayer Chominski 1st Lt. John
Eife, SPCMatthew Conway.2nd Lt.James DiBello
Lisa Jacobsen, Samantha Calfapietra, Charles Gebel,Carol
Theis, Susan Curran, Geralyn Mattera, Bob Hoeveler ,Barbara Watkins, Kenneth Wylie,Tiffany Brandt,Agnes
Grady Chesko,Breelyn Valentine, Noreen C. Crowley, Phil
Kennedy, Zachary Trexler, Megan Whitman, Alexandra
Kendell, Isabella Large, John Frank, James Dudrick,
Joseph Zaber, Patty Rositter, William Mullin
Albert Mannocchi
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REGISTRATION FOR NEW FAMILIES
Direct Debit Program
New families should call (610-692-2990) or visit the
Rectory Office on Sunday between 10:00 AM and
Noon. Members of the parish who reach the age of 18
should register separately as adults. If you have recently changed your status, married, moved out of your parents home or graduated from college, you need to reregister. If you move, we would also appreciate a call to
the Parish Office so that our records will be in order.
St. Agnes offers a direct debit program for parishioners
who are interested in electronic giving for their Sunday
contribu ons. Please stop by the rectory for an authorizaon form.
Thank You
Parish Enthronement Weekend,
May 2 & 3
Devotion to the Heart of Jesus has existed throughout much of the history of the
Church, however in France in June of 1675, Jesus instructed Saint Margaret Mary
Alacoque that He wished devotion to His Sacred Heart be made known to the
world. He gave her Twelve Great Promises for those devoted to His Sacred Heart.
One of those promises is, “I will bless the homes in which an image of My Heart is
exposed and honored”. It is this pr omise that for ms the basis of the par ish’s
Enthronement Weekend. At all of the Masses on May 2 & 3, Enthronement Packets will be distributed, which will include beautiful pictures of Jesus and Mary.
You are encouraged to get the pictures framed and then come together as a family to put the pictures in a
place of honor while saying prayers to enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the home and consecrate your
family to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This is a simple, yet very powerful way to obtain blessings and
graces for your families. This was first done in our parish 10 years ago. This is an opportunity for our new
families and those that missed it the first time to participate, and a time for renewal for all others.
First Holy Communion
Sunday Collec on Report
Sunday CollecƟons:4/12/2015– $25,165.09
(includes direct debit of $1680.50)
Sunday CollecƟon: 4/13/14– $29,436.70
(includes direct debit of $1520.50)
Easter Collec on: $75,645.34
StarƟng April 19th at the 10:30 A.M.
Mas we will celebrant First Holy Communions for St. Agnes and PREP children receiving the sacrament.
May God Bless these children and
their families at this very special Ɵme.
Thank You for your generosity to
St. Agnes Parish!
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From the Day Room and Nurses Center:
We love to share the good news! Maryanne Lieb, MSN,
RN, one of the team of founders of the Saint Agnes Nurses Center, is featured on the cover of Nurse. Com Magazine. You can read the accompanying article by going to
Nurse.com/article/Lieb. You will learn how Maryanne’s
preparing a hot meal once a month for the guests at our
Basic Needs Center, The Day Room, lead her to help
found the Saint Agnes Nurses Center.
Our deep gratitude to Dr. Tony Manos, Maryanne, Margo Haley and all the Nurse Practitioners, RN’s and interpreters who have served and continue to serve those
most in need in our clinic. Currently our Nurse CoCoordinators are Teresa Berkman RN, MSN and Dolores
Vitale RN, FCN.
May Our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Divine Healer, continue to
bless all who care for the sick
in His name!
In Celebration of the
World Meeting of Families
We are preparing The Saint Agnes
Parish Family Photo Album
With Life Touch Photography Studio
It is our hope that all members of
our parish family will be featured in
our new directory! So make your
appointment soon.
Now scheduling photo sessions for
May 12th through May 16th
and May 26th through May 30th
CLOTHING DRIVE
St. Agnes Parish will be hosting a
clothing drive to benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
Thursday, April 30th
9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be using the
services of GreenDrop to support their clothing drive.
Look for the GreenDrop truck in the church parking lot
where an attendant will be available to assist you with
your donations. Please place your donations of usable
men's, women's and children's clothing in plastic bags or
boxes. Household items such as: kitchenware, games/
toys, small appliances under 50 pounds, electronics,
sporting goods, books, CDs & videos are also accepted.
Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances, TVs or
computer monitors cannot be accepted.
For a full list of acceptable items visit
www.gogreendrop.com
Tuesdays and Fridays from
2:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Sign-up on
St Agnes website.
www.saintagnesparish.org
Saint Agnes Prayer Shawl Ministry
Morning meeƟng this Wednesday, April 22, 9:30-10:30.
If you knit of crochet, please consider joining this easy and
rewarding ministry.
For informaƟon about prayer shawls, or to request a shawl,
610-431-3355 or [email protected]
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YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
2015 has been declared by Pope Francis as a year
dedicated to the promoƟon of Consecrated Life.
Pope Francis is asking the church’s religious sisters,
brothers and priests to “wake up the world” with
their tesƟmony of faith, holiness and hope. Please
remember to pray for and give thanks for those in
consecrated life and for the many vital ways they
serve the church. The following prayer has been
composed for this special year:
O God, throughout the ages you have
called women and men to pursue lives of
perfect charity through the evangelical
counsels of poverty, chas ty and obedience. During this year of Consecrated Life,
we give thanks for these courageous witnesses of faith and models of inspira on.
Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to
make a more perfect offering of ourselves
to you. Con nue to enrich your Church by
calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure
the Kingdom of Heaven above all things.
Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You in the unity
of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
Adult Faith Formation
School of Community – weekly companionship & reflection on the presence of Christ in our lives using writings
promoted by Communion & Liberation, a lay movement
founded by Msgr. Luigi Giussani
Meets: Tuesday evenings 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Day Room
Contact: Barbara Kirby (610) 429-0697
Women’s Bible Study – “Walking toward Eternity”
Meets: Thursday mornings 9am – 11 am TPH
Contact: Sharon Chevalier (610) 738-7720
Men’s Bible Study
Meets: Friday mornings 6:30 am – 7:30 am TPH
Contact: Denny Masson –484-354-9601
The King’s Men
Contact: Denny Masson—[email protected]
Adult Evening Study -Acts of the Apostles
Meets:Thursday evenings starting January 15th from 78:30pm
in the Cafeteria
Contact: Rob and Terry Gallagher at (610) 996-6761
or [email protected]
Breaking Open of the Word- is a time to come together as
a community and share how God speaks to us through his
Word in Sacred Scripture proclaimed in the Sunday readings at Mass. Breaking Open the Word is every Sunday immediately following the 10:30 Mass. Both take place in the
Religious Education Office. All are welcome to come and
learn about the faith or share it with others. Anyone
interested may contact Claudia Robuck at
[email protected] or the Religious Education
Office at (610) 436-4640.
Crown of Thorns Prayer Ministry The ministry prays
for healing of people with mental, emotional and physical
illnesses, conversion of hearts and souls to God, and reparation of sins.
Please check the USCCB.org website for the acƟvi- Contact Chris Turner at [email protected] or
Ɵes during this special year that highlight the many call at 484-459-3838.
ways men and women serve Christ and the
Church.
Legion of Mary-Join us for work and devotions,
Contact: Carmela Cinquina at [email protected]
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IGLESIA SANTA INÉS
19 de abril de 2015
Tercer domingo de Pascua Ciclo B
Misa en español Todos los domingos a las 12:00 (mediodía ) y días de precepto a las 7:00 pm.
Horario de confesiones: Sábados de 4:00 a 5:00 pm en la iglesia.
Bautizos: El primer domingo de cada mes a la 1:15pm. Comuníquese con la hernana Martha para registrarse a
tiempo.(610) 436-5580.
Clases de Inglés: Grupo A: Lunes y Jueves de 6:30 a 8:00 PM , y Grupo B: Martes y miércoles de 10:00 a 11:00
AM. Empezando en la semana del 15 de septiembre.
Pláticas pre-bautismales: El último jueves de mes a las 7:00 pm, en la capilla. Comuníquese con Eva Henríquez al
teléfono (610)692-4708.
Grupos de Oración: Se reunen en el Thomas Patrick Hall (TPH) los miércoles a las 7:00pm. Para información, comuníquese con el diácono Victor González.
Bole n: Para cualquier anuncio que desee publicar en esta página del boleơn, favor de llamar a Eva Henriquez al
teléfono (610) 692-4708 o enviar mensaje: [email protected]
Comité Parroquial: Se reune todos los 3er lunes de cada mes enThomas Patrick Hall a ;as 700pm.
El momento de transformación en la vida de los
discípulos le podemos llamar también
“resurrección” porque claramente llevan el mensaje de que Jesús vive y ha sido resucitado por
Dios Padre con el tesƟmonio de su vida y sus palabras. Hay una nueva vida y ésta no se refiere a
una nueva vida İsica de Jesús sino a la nueva
vida que puede surgir en cada persona al aceptar
su mensaje.
Para cada uno de nosotros, aquí y ahora, la única
forma que tenemos de proclamar que Jesús está
vivo es con nuestra forma de vivir.
Cuando dejamos que las palabras de Jesús entren en nuestros corazones y las hacemos vida, ellas nos convierten en tesƟgos
de la alegría, en tesƟgos del amor luchando por la paz y la jusƟcia; y en tesƟgos de la fraternidad haciendo de nuestra comunidad un lugar de encuentro de hermanos.
En el mundo de hoy las palabras sobran y han perdido credibilidad, nuestro mundo se ha materializado y nuestras insƟtuciones religiosas han caído en engaños. Hablar de Jesús hoy no es suficiente, sino que tenemos que llevar el mensaje con un tesƟmonio claro de personas transformadas, más humanas y sensibilizadas al dolor y a la miseria de los demás. Ese algo tan poderoso que cambió a los discípulos haciéndolos tesƟgos, es lo mismo que Ɵene que seguir sucediendo aquí y ahora.
La comunidad hispana de Santa Inés felicita al joven Pablo González que
fue aceptado como miembro del Na onal Honor Society (Sociedad Nacional de Honor), por sus logros académicos.
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St. Agnes School News
CongratulaƟons on Your
First Holy Communion
May these sacred giŌs sustain you
today as you grow in faith
Jacob Brice, Roselyn Carranco, Reid Chisholm,
Brady Collins, Christopher DeLeon-Garcia, Isabella
Dellavecchia, Marguerite Eliason, Logan Frame,
Jacob Girard, Isabelle Malany, Farrin Monroe,
Brianna Noble, Nicholas Peters, Isabella Rizzo,
Our mission at Saint Agnes Catholic School is to develop every student spiritually, intellectually, physically, emoƟonally and socially in a joyful,
faith-based environment that inspires integrity, ciƟzenship, leadership and service to others in the Church and in the world.
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St. Agnes School News
Monday, April 20, 2015
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610-692-2990
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