MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY: No Holy Mass

TUESDAY 7 pm: †Lloyd and †Rosemary Schnarr – Ann Snyder & Family

WEDNESDAY 7 pm: †Vern Dorscht

– By Dorscht Family

THURSDAY 6 pm: HOLY HOUR THURSDAY 7 pm: †Mary Ann Ruby

– By Clare & Ruth Beingessner

FRIDAY 7 pm: In Thanksgiving for Ron – By Carl & Theresa Schropp

SATURDAY 9 am: †Tran Canh

– By Hoang Family

26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5 pm (Saturday): Intentions of the Johnson Family – By a Parishioner

---- 9 am: Birthday Blessings for Emma Ryzynski

– By the Family ----

11 am: †Members of Czachor Family – By the Jarzab Family

---- 7 pm: 1st Anniversary Blessings Alex &

Vanda Frak – By the Family

ADDITIONAL LITURGIES THIS WEEK TUESDAY 10:00 am: St. Matthew Feast Day

Mass in church. WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm: Mass at Mount Mary

– St. Agnes School

LAST WEEK’S OFFERING SUNDAY, SEPT. 15, 2019

Sunday Collection $ 4,944.05 Church Renovations 115.00 Pallottine Seminary 205.00 Swan River Mission 135.00 Needs of Canadian Church 10.00

Thank You! Pre-Authorized Offerings are a great way to take care of your commitment to St. Agnes without worry. To set this up contact the

parish office: 519-885-4480

25th

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

September 22nd

, 2019 – Year C

JESUS INSTRUCTS US TO SERVE ONLY ONE MASTER. Many things compete for our attention on a daily basis. Some of the things we do, we do in light of our faith and in the service of God; other things may draw us away from both. Jesus exhorts us to pay attention to our actions and our motives, for we cannot serve both God and the things of this world

PARISH NEWS ACTIVITIES THIS COMING WEEK: TUESDAY, Sept. 24 9:30am Tuesday Morning Ladies Group WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25 7:30 pm AA’s and Al Anon 7:30 pm Social Justice Meeting

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS AGAIN!!!

Sunday, October 6 at 8:50am Please make sure your child is

downstairs by 8:50 We will meet you back upstairs during Mass

Future Dates – October 20, November 10, 17 and December 1, 15 For more information contact Joanne Thorpe at jgmthorpe@gmail.com

50th

Anniversary of the Blessing and Dedication of

St. Agnes Church

Please join us for our Anniversary Mass with celebrant and homilist, Bishop Douglas Crosby on

Saturday, November 2, 2019, 5:00 pm. This will be exactly 50 years to the date of the blessing and dedication of St. Agnes Church. A time of fellowship will follow Mass in the Parish Centre with a light meal provided.

We would also like to commemorate this day with many displays of pictures that have been taken throughout the years. If you have any photos of events that occurred at St. Agnes (eg. Wedding), please contact the parish office. We will scan your photo and return it to you. We will also be opening the TIME CAPSULE that has been sealed away! Make sure to attend for the big reveal! If you can lend a hand in any way, we can definitely use your help – can you decorate, help prep food, set up or clean up – many hands are needed to make this historic occasion a success! Call the parish office if you can help!

The St. Agnes Parish Children’s Choir sings on Sundays at 9:00am on the second and last weekend of each month, as well as other occasions, such as our First Communions. A schedule is provided in advance. Are you in grade 2 or older? Interested in making a

commitment to our choir to practice, sing and share the joy of music with our parish? New members welcome! We practice every Thursday evening 6:00 to 7:00pm in the conference room in the Parish Centre. Join us this Thursday and meet the other members! For more information, contact Carleen Van Dam at 519-886-7391 or vandamc@rogers.com

TUESDAY MORNING LADIES’ GROUP: All women are invited to attend the “Tuesday Morning Ladies’ Group meeting on October 1 at 9:30am in the Parish Hall. Our guest speaker is Dr. Didyk, a Waterloo Geriatrician who will talk about Health and Aging. A donation of $5.00 is greatly appreciated

CAN YOU HELP? The Church Decorating Team needs some new members.

If you have ever thought “that’s something I could help with”, now is your chance. We are in need of volunteers to help

decorate the church for our 50th Anniversary, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call the Parish Office to lend a hand. Thanks!

WE NEED LECTORS AT ST. AGNES PARISH! Are you interested in reading the Sacred Scriptures at Holy

Mass? Speak with Father Aleks or call our coordinator, Chris Kleisath 519-746-1504.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MINISTER OF COMMUNION should first speak to Fr. Aleks. Workshop preparation is then required. For more info – speak to our coordinator, Chris Kleisath, 519-746-1504.

RITE OF CHRSTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) - If you or someone you know would like to know more about becoming a Catholic, please contact the Parish Office or speak with Father Aleks. The RCIA program is a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective converts to Catholicism.

The program will begin in the fall.

REGIONAL NEWS

OUR LADY OF LOURDES FASHION SHOW– SEPT 29: the CWL is hosting a FASHION SHOW at 5:30 p.m. with clothing by UNIQUE BOUTIQUE: Tickets: $25.00. Please invite your friends and family. Proceeds will be donated to charities that the CWL sponsors. Tickets are now on sale; please see Patrycja at the parish office. For more information ourladyoflourdescwl@gmail.com

IS YOUR CHILD IN GRADE 6? DID YOU KNOW WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION IN GRADE 7 IN THE DIOCESE OF

HAMILTON? If your child does not attend Catholic School, please contact the Parish office so we can assist you. The Catechetical Correspondence Courses from the Diocese of Hamilton may be right for you. For more information on the Correspondence Courses, visit the website www.hamiltondiocese.com

or call Monica Verin at 905-528-7988, ext. 2238.

THE SISTERS OF THE CARMEL OF SAINT JOSEPH will pray for you during the Novena to Little St. Therese, Sept. 23 to Oct. 1, 2019. Are you troubled? Do you need spiritual support? You can participate in the Novena to St. Therese. Send your prayer intention slip with your name and address to Carmel of Saint Joseph, 1127 Carmel-Koch Road, R. R. #1 St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0

ALICE’S CARD PARTY, WATERLOO K. of C. October 3 - doors open at 4:00pm Dinner: Sausage on a bun & sauerkraut 5:00pm. $15.00/person.

In support of Building Fund – 145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo

WCDSB “CALLED TO BELONG” TWILIGHT RETREAT FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS–The experience will be facilitated by Fr. Joseph de Viveiros, C.R. Come and discover more about the spiritual journey upon which our staff and students have embarked. All are welcome to come and learn and pray aroud the awesome mystery of God’s universal love! Thurs., Sept. 26 – St. Michael Parish (80 University Ave.W.) from 7:00 to 9:00pm

ST. CLEMENTS CEMETARY MASS: Sept. 29 @ 2:30 with Fr. Wayne Lobsinger. Please remember to bring your own lawn chair.

C.W.L. NEWS: Please plan on joining us for our general meeting

on Sun., Oct. 6 immediately following

the 11:00am Mass. It will be a very important meeting as there are a number of financial decisions that will need to be discussed. We also have a guest speaker, our very own Tammy Middleton,

Senior Hydrogeologist, Region of Waterloo. A light lunch will be provided.

ALSO: Mark your calendars for our Fall

Communion Brunch on Sunday, November 17 immediately following the 11:00am

Mass. Guest Speaker is Teresa Hartnett, Family Ministry Office, Diocese of Hamilton.

Do you or someone you know own or operate a business? Would your

business benefit from some extra advertising? There are currently 2 openings on the back of the bulletin for a business(es) to advertise. Each spot is available for the very low sum of $175 to be featured on over 300 bulletins each week for the entire year. The 2 spots can also be combined to feature one large ad to more clearly showcase your business. Contact the office for more information or to place an ad.

St. Agnes Prayer Shawl Ministry invites you to join their group to knit or crochet shawls to be given to anyone in need of prayer, comfort and solace. These shawls are a way

of showing people they are not alone, but are embraced by their community and God’s love. For more information: Pat McCauley 519-885-3486