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
Secretaries:
Paula Raiche
[email protected]
Exie Haynes
[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, December 7th, 2014, Second Sunday of Advent
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: Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm & 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
Mass
Intentions for
the Week
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the
following intentions by the priest celebrant:
Saturday, December 6, Sunday Vigil Mass
5:00pm Salvatore & Filomena Ragone
Requested by Family
Sunday, December 7, Second Sunday of Advent
8:00am Tyburski & Potkai Families
Requested by Janet
10:30am Sophie Hawreluke
Requested by Flood Family
12:30pm (Latin High Mass) Couture Family
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Patrie
6:00pm Robert Kanyeon
Requested by Parish
Monday, December 8th The Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:45am (Latin Mass) For All Benefactors
8:00am Theresa Barlow
Requested by Harry & Cecile Denton
12:10pm Deceased Families and Friends
Requested by the Ortiz-Alvarez Family
6:00pm Bishop Joseph Maguire
Requested by the Scanlon Family
Tuesday, December 9th, St. Juan Diego
8:00am Thanksgiving for Favor Received
Requested by Parishioner
Wednesday, December 10th
8:00am Bernice Coache, Birthday Remembrance
Requested by Daughter, Barbara
Thursday, December 11th, St. Pope Damasus I
8:00am Hugh J. Stack, 20th Anniversary
Requested by Bob, Melanie, and Cynthia
Friday, December 12th, Our Lady of Guadalupe
6:45am (Latin Mass) For All Missionaries
8:00am Father Thomas Schmitt
Requested by the Seaver Family
Saturday, December 13th, St. Lucy
6:45am (Latin Mass) For All Benefactors
8:00am Anna & Jan Muskus
Requested by the Muskus Family
Saturday, December 13th, Sunday Vigil Mass
5:00pm Allen & Fortier Families
Requested by Family
Sunday, December 14th, Third Sunday of Advent
8:00am Concetta & Joseph Ferraro and Vincente &
Lauretta Spagnoli
Requested by Family
10:30am Tom & Julie Kilbride on their 40th Wedding
Anniversary
Requested by Family
12:30pm (Latin High Mass) Donald Miskin
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Steven W. Camerota
6:00pm Francis & Mary Sawyer
Requested by Joseph Dziok
Weekly Offerings for
November 22-23, 2014
Weekly Offerings for
November 29-30, 2014
Regular Funds: $6,861.50
Maintenance: $265.00
Fuel: $150.00
Loose: $785.00
Regular Funds: $7,208.00
Maintenance: $272.00
Fuel: $1,368.00
Loose: $743.00
TOTAL: $8,061.50
TOTAL: $9,591.00
SANCTUARY LAMP
December 7th—December 13th
WILL BE LIT IN MEMORY OF:
Bernice Coache (Birthday Remembrance)
By:
Daughter, Barbara
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:
Bishop Joseph Maguire
Shirley C. Kilbride
Irene Smedley
Michael J. DeMars
Mildred R. Dutton
Natalie Godet
Palmina Polacco
...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
AGAWAM, MA
Eucharist Series for New Eucharistic Ministers
“Totos Tuus Tuesdays”
This four week series of classes are for all new Eucharistic
Ministers and anyone thinking about becoming a minister
at St. John's. Please make every effort to attend so that you
will be well trained to serve at Sunday Masses beginning
in January. All current Eucharistic ministers are welcome
to attend the classes as a refresher. The classes are also
opened to any member of the parish All classes will be on
Mondays, in the Church, from 7PM-8PM.
Tuesday Nights Eucharistic Adoration
Join us every Tuesday for 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 this Tuesday, and every Tuesday! Bring a friend!
Dec. 8: The Eucharist in Scripture
Dec. 15: The Theology of the Eucharist
Dec. 22: Eucharistic Spirituality
Dec. 29: The Eucharist and Liturgy
St. John’s Over 60s Club Christmas Party
The St John’s Over 60’s Social Club invites you to our
Christmas party on December 18, 2014 at 1:00 in the Father
Joyce Room. Our entertainment for the afternoon will be
Liz Carter, a local signer and musician. She will put us in the
holiday mood with some new tunes and old holiday favorites
that bring back wonderful memories. Since this is the season
for giving and sharing the spirit of Christ, we ask that, if you
can, please bring a gift card for those in need. Please join us
for an afternoon of music and laughter and great home-baked
goodies! Merry Christmas to All!
Happy 80th Birthday Elvis featuring Jeff Krick, Elvis tribute
artist and vocalist. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 (Snow date 1/12/15).
St. John’s Travelers is pleased to bring you this exclusive matinee show at the Hu Ke Lay in Chicopee, MA. Jeff Krick will
amaze you with his talent and Elvis looks. We will sing Happy
Birthday to the one and only King of Rock n Roll, Elvis. $48.00
per person. Package includes: Lovely plated luncheon at the Hu
Ke Lau and reserved seating “Blue Hawaiian Show.” The menu
includes fresh garden sold, rolls & butter, prime rib or baked
scrod, potato & vegetable, dessert, coffee or tea. Event begins at
11:45am. The Hu Ke Lau, 705 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA.
Contact: Emile Cote’ 1-413-335-9440
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.
St. John’s Loaves and Fishes: Did you know we have a
large group of volunteers at St. John’s that prepare a meal
for local homeless of Hot Dogs and Baked Beans. They
cook it, deliver it and serve it. They count on contributions from the parish. If you are able to either donate
funds, or donate cans of baked beans or packages of hot
dogs, they will be greatly welcomed. Please bring baked
beans, hotdogs, or monetary contributions to the parish
rectory. If you make a financial contribution write
“Loaves & Fishes” on an envelope and put in collection.
We are particularly low on Hot Dogs and are in need of
them as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your
continued support.
ST. JOHN’S 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 has begun and the Giving Tree is decorated with
ornaments representing gifts for individuals in need. The
tree is located next to the candle shrine for our Blessed
Mother Mary. The program will conclude on 12/21 with
the distribution of gifts. Additional information is available by calling Paula at the church rectory. Let us have a
bare tree and a gift laden altar again this year!
Christmas Flower Donations: All those wishing to donate for this year’s Christmas flowers for the Church,
please ensure all donations are made by Dec. 10th so we
can provide a Christmas Flower List for the bulletin.
Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.
Immaculate Conception Mass
Schedule
Monday, Dec. 8th is a Holy Day of
Obligation. This means you have to
go to Mass! Why? Because it is the
Feast Day in which we celebrate that
our Blessed Mother was conceived
without original sin in her mother’s,
St. Anne’s womb. The Masses
which will be offered are:
6:45AM (Latin High Mass)
8:00AM, 12:10PM, and 6:00PM
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS!
New Class Series:
Catholic Morals and Ethics
Friday Nights at St. John’s in Agawam
We are 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. 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
Lesson and Carols: A Christmas Celebration
Sunday, December 7th at 3:00PM
With reception in Parish Center following
St. John the Evangelist Church, Agawam
The Catholic Women’s Club
The Catholic Women's Club of Agawam will hold their
next meeting on Dec. 8th, 2014. The Meeting will start at
6:30pm and will be held at St. John’s Parish Center. In
lieu of a gift exchange this year, members are asked to
bring a food store gift card (i.e. Stop & Shop, Geisler’s,
Big Y, etc.) which will be given to Mary for distribution.
A special Christmas Program will be performed by
Ritchie Mitnick and singer Ethel Lee will round out the
evening’s event.
Who is a Better Boss, Moses or Aaron?
Advent Leadership Retreat at St. John’s Church
On Saturday Dec. 13th we will have Father Tomasz Albercht
lead us on a day Advent retreat for all the staff, council members, catechists, and leaders of various ministries at St. John’s.
Father Albercht will focus on the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the Old Testament. If you are interested in attending,
please email or call Sal at 455-3215 or
[email protected]
Schedule:
8:00AM Mass
8:45AM Breakfast
9:30AM-11AM Session I
11:00AM Prayer
11:30AM– 12:30PM Lunch
12:30PM– 2PM Session II
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.
This program features choral ensemble Schola Nova, from
Western Massachusetts, now in its 32nd Season. The group is
exclusively dedicated to the performance of a cappella and accompanied sacred choral repertoire drawn from all historical
periods. Currently numbering sixteen singers of diverse backgrounds and under the direction of Perry Larsen, Schola Nova
prides itself with a display of professionalism while maintaining the group’s “Feeling of Family.” The foundation of Schola
is the pure “Love of Music” and the joy it can bring to the community.
The December 7th concert offering presents traditional Biblical
readings used by members of the St. John the Evangelist’s congregation interspersed with beloved arrangements of carols,
standard hymns, and choral masterworks by such composers as
John Rutter, Herbert Howells, John Tavener, Malcolm Sargent,
Bob Chilcott, Felix Mendelssohn, and Randall Thompson.
Schola Nova is very pleased to be appearing at St. John the
Evangelist Church for the first time; a reflection of the group’s
mission to perform our sacred music repertoire in various venues throughout Western Massachusetts. We look forward to
sharing your sacred space and an afternoon with all of you.
A free concert with donations gratefully accepted. Visit
www.scholanova.org for more information.
Please see Joe Dziok for more information.
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]
Catholic, Coffee, & Conversation
December 18th at 7:00 PM
St. John’s Parish Center: St. Michael Room
Topic: Jesus– God Made Man
Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. We believe that he
is both God and Man. How can this be? How could the
baby Jesus be fully God, yet fully man? 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
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Saint John the Evangelist Parish
Capital Campaign
How to Contribute to Your Pledge:
•
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.
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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