833 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
[email protected]
www.stjohnagawam.org
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday — Thursday
9:00 - 3:00
Friday - Closed
Office Phone: 786-8105
Fax: 455-3100
Administrator:
Father Tomasz Parzynski
Priest in Residence:
Father John Lis
Deacon:
Deacon Michael Perkins
Business & Pastoral
Administrator, Director of
Religious Education:
Sal Circosta
455-3215
[email protected]
Pastoral Minister:
Mary Scannell
786-4499
[email protected]
Organist/Music Director,
Director of Youth Ministry:
Joe Dziok
[email protected]
455-3215
Secretary:
Paula Raiche
[email protected]
Child Advocate:
Debbie Whitehead
455-3215
Chairman of Parish Council:
Judith Cross-Donahue, J.D.
Chairman of Finance Council:
Alfred Casella, J.D.
Religious Education Classes:
Grades Pre-K - 6:
Sundays, 9AM-10:15AM
Grades 7 - 11:
Sundays, 7PM-8:15PM
Saint John the
Evangelist Parish
Sunday, November 16th, 2014, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS:
EUCHARIST:
Mass on Saturdays 5:00pm
Mass on Sundays 8:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pm
Traditional Latin High Mass on Sundays at 12:30pm
Mass on Weekdays: Monday-Saturday at 8:00am
Traditional Daily Latin Low Mass: 6:45am on Mondays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Mass on Holy Days: To be announced
Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays 8:30am - 3:00pm
CONFESSION:
Reconciliation - Friday from 7:15 am -7:45 am .
Saturdays 7:15-7:45, 4:00 to 4:45 pm, and after the 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday 7:00-7:45 am. Or by Appointment.
BAPTISM:
Baptisms are scheduled on the last Sunday of every month. Please call the office to
schedule with Fr. Tomasz.
MARRIAGE:
To be arranged at least one year in advance. Please call the office.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
If you or a loved one needs the anointing of the sick, please call the rectory office for
Father Tomasz, or see Father after Mass.
CONFIRMATION:
If your child needs to be confirmed, please contact the Office of Religious Education to
enroll your child in classes. If you are an adult and need to make your
Confirmation, please contact the same office and ask about the RCIA program.
HOLY ORDERS:
Are you thinking about a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? If so, please call
Father Tomasz at the rectory office, or call Father Gary Daily and the Office of Vocations 413.452.0811.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
We are a Roman Catholic community inspired by the Holy Spirit to follow the example
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by sharing, growing and spreading God the
Father’s love through our parish ministries, and by coming together as a community in
meaningful prayer and worship to celebrate that love.
Mass Intentions for the Week
11/9- Regular Collection: $6,341.50
Maintenance Collection: $ 1,759.00
Fuel Collection: $82.00
Loose: $675.00
Total Collection: $8,857.50
Thank you for your continued generosity.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the
following intentions by the priest celebrant:
Saturday, November 15, Sunday Vigil Mass
5:00pm Umbert & MaryAnn Govoni
Requested by Children, Vincent, Andrea, & Victoria
Sunday, November 16, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am Taupier Family
Requested by Family
10:30am Valentino Vivenzio
Requested by Wife, Barbara
12:30pm High Latin Mass: For All Parishioners
6:00pm Howard Ludtke
Requested by Parish
Monday, November 17, St. Elizabeth of Hungary
6:45am Latin Low Mass: For All Souls
8:00am Vicky Donovan, 5th Anniversary
Requested by Barbara
Tuesday, November 18, Dedication of the Basilicas of St.
Peter and St. Paul
8:00am Nick Valenti (1st Intention)
Requested by Sonny & Rose
8:00am Jean Manning, Birthday Rem., Living (2nd Int)
Requested by Valerie Manning
Wednesday, November 19
8:00am Jamieson & Fearns Families
Requested by Pauline Gregory
Thursday, November 20
8:00am Ann Collette & Elmer Andrews
Requested by Sister, Rose
Friday, November 21, Presentation of the Virgin Mary
6:45am Latin Low Mass: For All Souls
8:00am Harriet Hebert, Birthday Remembrance
Requested by Pat & Family
Saturday, November 22, St. Cecilia
6:45am Latin Low Mass: For All Souls
8:00am For All Souls
Requested by Parish
Saturday, November 22, Sunday Vigil Mass
5:00pm Moretti & Rossi Families
Requested by Vava Moretti
Sunday, November 23, Feast of Christ the King
8:00am Frank & Theresa Mascaro
Requested by Family
10:30am Silvio & Bruno Mancinone
Requested by Family
12:30pm High Latin Mass: For All Souls
2:00pm Knights of Columbus, 50th Anniversary Mass
6:00pm Angelo V. Stack, Sr.
Requested by Bob, Melanie, & Mother
SANCTUARY LAMP
November 16th-November 22nd
WILL BE LIT IN MEMORY OF:
Sid Harvey
By:
Family
In My Mother’s Arms Prayer Line
If you have a serious intention
that you need prayers for: surgery, sufferings, medical, illness, cancer treatment, a sick
child, or anything like that,
please give Betty or Pat a call
and you will have countless
rosaries and prayers coming
your way!
Betty: 786-3630 or Pat: 786-3023
Please remember in your Prayers:
Please pray for the sick and dying of our parish.
Remember all who are in hospitals, nursing homes and
homebound.
For all those who have died:
Claire Goldsmith
Patricia Goyette
Melissa Hathorne
Chester Lapienski
Howard Ludtke
Clifford Turcotte
Robert Yargeau
Aime Remillard
...and members of the parish.
May the Lord welcome them into His Heavenly Kingdom.
Note: If you have a friend or relative who has recently
passed away and would like them included, please email:
[email protected]
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
St. John’s Church annual
“Special Parish Event” our
Christmas
Bazaar
AGAWAM, MA
“Totos Tuus Tuesdays”
Tuesday Nights Eucharistic Adoration
Saturday November
22nd from
9AM until 3PM
St. John’s Christmas Bazaar will be held on November 22,
2014 from 9:00 A.M. until 3: 00 P.M. in the parish center.
Looking for Christmas gifts?? Here is your ideal location. The Bazaar will feature Christmas Wreaths and Decorations. For the sweet tooth person on your list there will
be a Bake Booth and a Candy Booth as well. If it’s
BLING you’re after, check out the famous St. John’s Jewelry booth, but get there early for the best selection. Need
a unique and unusual gift, just Stop by the Attic Treasures
booth. There are books for the young and old, as well as
toys and Bountiful Baskets and Raffles all at the St. John’s
Bazaar.
We also offer a SNACK BAR, for you Hungry shopper.
Back by popular demand we will have international baskets raffles (some food -others surprises) along with our
big money raffle and individual booth raffles –come and
try your luck on these raffles .
Santa will be at our bazaar from 9AM until 2PM-Please
bring all the children for their visit with Santa.
From Father: Did you know the proceeds from the Bazaar go into the up-keeping of the Church and Parish Center? From the new carpet in the foyer to so much more,
the Bazaar does so much good for our Church, please
come and be generous!
Bible Study & Faith Sharing: All are welcome, whether you’ve
ever read the Bible before or not, you’re welcome to join us every Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:45am in the Father Joyce
Room in the Parish Center. Please feel free to stop in and see
what we're all about. We have anywhere from 12 to 20 people
(men & women). If you don't think you can come every week
don't worry - come whenever you can! God's Word lives and He
promises that it will not return to Him void. For more information
and questions please contact: Mikie Cook at (413) 786-3773.
Men’s Bible Study: Are you looking to understand the bible
more? Join us weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 -7:45 pm in
the lower Parish Center. Come feed off the word of God and
discuss its general application and practical use in our lives as
men. We will also study the Catechism teachings on each chapter
we cover. For more information and questions please contact:
John Lemke at (413) 262-4195.
We are starting this Tuesday (Nov. 18) evening
adoration in the Church, from 7PM-8PM. This
will focus on the youth and young adults, but the
entire parish is welcome to join us adoring Jesus in
the Blessed Sacrament. There will be some music,
silent time, and community prayers. Please join us
next Tuesday, and every Tuesday! Bring a friend!
Giving Tree: Thanks to the generosity of the parish community, the blessings of Christmas are shared with others in need
through our Giving Tree program. You are invited to participate in the Giving Tree program again this year. The program
will begin on 11/29 when the Giving Tree will be decorated
with ornaments representing gifts for individuals in need. The
program will conclude on 12/21 with the distribution of gifts.
Additional information will be provided in the next few weeks.
Let us have a bare tree and a gift laden altar again this year!
The seventh annual Show Your Heart Concert for the benefit
of The Open Pantry Community Services will be held on Saturday, November 22nd, at 7:30 pm in The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, 260 State St, Springfield, MA. Performing will be Spectrum A Capella Ensemble from The Pioneer
Valley Performing Arts School, The Greater Westfield Choral
Association, pianist Catherine Lupien, and the Cathedral Choir
of Boys & Adults. There will be a free will offering with a
suggested donation of $10 and $7 for seniors and students. For
more information contact 413-452-0845 or [email protected]
This past Tuesday, Nov. 11th
was Veteran’s Day. Because
of the Feast Day of the
Church, we will be honoring
all veterans this weekend at
Masses. Please keep all veterans in your prayers, especially those who have been
killed in war. Also, please
keep all service men and
women, and their families in your prayers. They sacrifice
much to defend our freedom and liberties. We have many current and prior-service men and women in our parish family,
and some who are overseas serving our country. We love you
and we thank you. We are a grateful nation, and a grateful
parish. May God bless all of our military and keep them safe.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS!
New Class Series:
Catholic Morals and Ethics
Friday Nights at St. John’s in Agawam
Starting on Friday, October 3rd, we will be hosting classes on
every Friday night in the St. Michael’s Conference Room in the
Lower Parish Center at St. John’s on the topic of Morals and
Ethics in the Church. If you are interested, please email or call
Sal to “sign-up” for the class: 413.455.3215 /
[email protected]. Classes will be from 6:30-8:30 with a
coffee break in the middle. All ages welcome!
Dates and Topics:
Oct. 3: Introduction to Morals and Ethics
Oct. 17: What’s Wrong with Abortion
Oct. 24: Euthanasia: Is Killing Ever Kind?
Nov. 7: Death Penalty & Capital Punishment
Nov. 14: Human Cloning & How Life is Made
Nov. 21: Birth Control & Artificial Contraception
Nov. 29: What is Environmentalism?
Dec. 5: Same Sex Marriage and Sexuality
Dec. 12: Feminism and the Church
Dec. 19: War and Just War Doctrine
The St John’s Over 60’s Social Club would like to invite you to our
meeting on November 20, 2014 at 1:00 in the Father Joyce Room. Our
guest speaker will be Gerry Barbeau, an Emily Dickinson impersonator. Barbeau, a retired school teacher, has been impersonating Dickinson for several years. While dressed in period clothing, she will be
relating stories about the famous recluse’s life in Amherst and reciting
some of Dickinson’s poems. Please join us for a literary afternoon and
enter the world of the past ! As always, we will have refreshments!
FREE Thanksgiving Meal:
Thursday, Nov. 27, St. Thomas Church in West Springfield
will once again be offering a free Thanksgiving meal at their
parish from 12pm-2pm located at 63 Pine Street in West
Springfield. There are no income guidelines to come for the
meal. The parish feels that no one should be alone on this holiday and would like to share it with as many people as possible.
If you are home bound and unable to make it to the church
for the meal, a home delivered meal is also available by calling the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 and speak with
Pam at ext. 3, or Kristina at ext. 2, or leave your name, address
and phone number and a meal will be delivered to you. This
event is free but donations are always accepted.
YOUTH MINISTRY: Are you a teenager looking for something more in life? Do you know a teen who is? If so, consider joining our Youth Ministry here at St. John’s, the Evangelizers! We meet once a week and are in the midst of renovating the lower parish center into a youth center. Email Joe at
[email protected]
Find Freedom in Christ for Christmas
Tired of carrying a heavy
burden? Having a difficult
time forgiving past hurts?
Feeling locked up and
weighed down by circumstances? Would you like to
clear away hurts from the
past? Would you like to prepare your heart before Jesus
comes?
An Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference will be held at the
Sacred Heart Church located at 1065 Springfield Street in
Feeding Hills on Friday Dec. 5th and Saturday Dec. 6th. Neal
and Janet Lozano will be presenting with their team the Five
Keys to Freedom. Opportunities for prayer for deliverance will
be available. All are welcome. Space is limited so please register early. For more information call Jean Raczkowski at 413786-8200 ext. 3.
Movie: We will be showing the movie, “Mary of Nazareth”
on November 18th in the Father Joyce Room at 1:00PM.
All are welcome!
Parish Choirs at St. John’s
Anyone with any amount of musical training is welcome to join our
choir! We have Rehearsals every Wednesday night at 6:30PM in the
Church.
Please see Joe Dziok for more information.
St. John’s Guild will hold their Christmas Supper on Tuesday,
December 2nd at the Crestview Country Club, Shoemaker Lane,
Agawam. Social Hour– 6:00pm, Dinner– 6:30pm. Menu
choices are: Grilled Steak Tips Marsala, Apple, Sage, & Cranberry Stuffed Chicken, or Filet of Sole Francais. All entrée
choices are $30 (all inclusive). Members and their guests
must make reservations by Wednesday, November 26th.
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, all reservations MUST be in
and paid for by 11/26/14. If you have not been contacted, or
have a change in your reservation, please call Barbara (7867428) or Dolores (789-4668).
Catholic, Coffee, & Conversation
December 4th at 7:00 PM
St. John’s Parish Center: St. Michael Room
Topic: Jesus in the Old Testament
Jesus is foreshadowed by many figures in the Old Testament. The Old Testament also predicts Jesus, Mary, the
Death and Resurrection, and the Church. Join us for
good coffee and conversation, bring a friend!
From our Pastoral Minister,
Mary Scannell:
Pastoral Ministry Hours:
Mary’s hours are Monday-Wednesday from 9am-5pm
and Thursdays from 9am-2pm. Please leave any
messages on her phone at 786-4499
Food Gift Cards:
Many families have called for food gift cards. The
parish has assisted 92 families since September, 2014.
The families receiving the food cards are very grateful, If you can donate any, please leave them in the
office with my name on them. Thank you for your
generosity! God bless, Mary Scannell
Homebound & Hospitalized
Anyone in the parish who is hospitalized or placed in
any rehab or nursing facility, please notify Mary at
786-4499, including facility and room number.
Bereavement Group
The Bereavement group will start up again on Oct.
16th at 10AM in the foyer. Anyone who has been
going through any kind of loss is welcome. There are
13 sessions listed below:
Sessions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
When your Dreams Fall Apart
Seasons of Grief
Emotions of Grief (1)
Emotions of Grief (2)
When Your Spouse Dies
Your family and Grief
Where is God
Your Greatest Resource
Stuck in Grief or Moving On
Growing Through Grief
Grief Recovery Toolkit
God’s Spirituality Hospitality
Longing for Heaven
The Shawl Ministry/Happy Knitters
Meets on Wednesday at 10AM. This wonderful
group of women have given out 475 prayer shawls to
the sick, along with baby hats to Mercy Hospital. If
anyone has yarn that they can donate to the group it
will be appreciated. Thanks!
The Prayer Shawl Group thanks everyone who donated yarn. We have given out 459 prayer shawls to
the ill. It is a wonderful ministry. Come and join us
on Wednesday mornings at 10AM if you’re free.
Eucharistic Ministers If you are interested in
becoming a Eucharistic Minister, call Mary.
The Visitation Group meets on the second
Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. We need more
volunteers for the visitation group. Call Mary.
The Movie “Tuesday with Marie” will be shown on
Oct. 21st at 1:30 in the Fr. Joyce Room. All are welcome.
The Giving Tree: Forty-One families have received
info on the gifts at Christmas, If anyone needs assistance, please call or see Mary.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Saint John the Evangelist Parish
Capital Campaign
How to Contribute to Your Pledge:
•
Mailed Contributions: Pledge payments can be
mailed directly to the Parish.
Saint John the Evangelist
Capital Campaign
833 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
•
Online @ www.ParishPay.com: Pledge payments can be made completely online through
ParishPay, simply select “Capital Campaign” as
the collection type. You can also save time by
easily establishing recurring payments.
•
Mass Collection Baskets: Pledge payments can
be made during Mass through the collection baskets. Be sure to specify that this donation is for
the Capital Campaign, and not the regular or second collection.
Thank you for your continued support of Saint
John the Evangelist Parish. Your generosity is
allowing us to pave the way to a very bright
future!
Please feel free to contact the Business Office with
any questions or concerns at (413) 505-9962 or
[email protected]
Online Collections Now Available! Donating to St. John the
Evangelist is now easier and more convenient than ever thanks
to a partnership with www.ParishPay.com. Parishioners and
guests can log on, make a one-time or recurring donation, and
never have to worry about envelopes or checks again!
Easy Five-Step Process:
• Log on to www.ParishPay.com
• Search for Saint John’s (Zip Code 01001)
• Create an account, or sign in as a guest
• Select your donation type: Regular Collection, Special Collection (Fuel/Maintenance), or Capital Campaign.
• Make your contribution (one-time or recurring)
Please feel free to contact the Business Office at:
(413) 505-9962 or [email protected] with any
questions. Thank you for your continued support of Saint John
the Evangelist Parish!
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