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Saint Agnes Catholic Church
March 29, 2020
fifth Sunday of Lent
233 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 692-2990 | www.saintagnesparish.org
BAPTISMS English—Second and Fourth Sundays at 1:30 PM Spanish—First Saturdays at 11:30 AM and First Sundays at 1:00 PM Pre-Jordan Class (Located in TPH) English—First Sundays at 12:00 PM Spanish—Fourth Thursdays at 7:00 PM MARRIAGES • To register for Pre-Cana:
www.philamarriageprep.com • To schedule a wedding at Saint Agnes:
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS Homebound members of the Parish or their family members can notify the Parish Office (610) 692-2990 to make arrangements to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession), Holy Communion, and/or Anointing of the Sick. We are happy to accommodate both short- and long-term needs.
PARISH STAFF Director of Sacred Music & Liturgy: Ms. Jill Lewis, [email protected] School Principal: Sr. Michele Smith, IHM, [email protected] Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Debra Smith, [email protected] Coordinator of Christian Initiation: Mrs. Mary Ann Corcoran, [email protected] Director of Social Outreach Services: Mrs. Barbara Kirby, [email protected] Director of Spanish Ministry: Sr. Mary Filan, IHM, [email protected] Cemetery Manager: Mr. Samuel Riccardo, Jr., [email protected] Superior of Convent: Sr. Dorothy Mayer, I.H.M. Facilities Manager: Mr. Lane Miller, [email protected] Business Manager: Mr. Charles Maruzzella, [email protected] Parish Accountant: Mrs. Tracey Maniscalco, [email protected] Communications and Pastoral Assistant: Cecilia Cicone, [email protected] Parish Secretary: Mrs. Carmen Lytle, [email protected]
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS Parish Office: 610-692-2990 Parish Fax: 610-692-9623 School Office: 610-696-1260 PREP Office: 610-436-4640 Day Room Office: 610-429-0697 Parish Convent: 610-692-9430 Spanish Apostolate: 610-344-7224 Nurses Center: 610-696-1972
PARISH CLERGY Rev. Anthony Costa, Pastor
Rev. Daniel Arechabala, Parochial Vicar Rev. Wilfred Emeh, Parochial Vicar
Rev. William Chiriaco, Resident Priest Deacon Thomas Shurer Deacon Dwight Johnson
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SAINT AGNES CEMETERY 1050 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA.
Sam Riccardo, Jr., Superintendent 610-692-4421
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE SICK Deb Aelsch, Virginia Basilio; Joan Beck; Jack Bragger; Marilyn Buckley; Cindy Burns; Charles W. Cadden, Jr., Barbara Carrozza; Christine Cavaliere; Marge Christanell; Jeannette Cichy; Christine Cole; Noel D; Bill Davenport; Carol De Marco; Charlie Deegan; Roseanne Doyle; Meg Gorbsky; Helen Hartman; James Jaenisch; Maren Kaniewski; Elizabeth Kephart; Jean Kerri-gan; Timothy Kollhoff; Kathi Lafferty; Chuck Loughin; Bill Lynch; Chase Masters; Sr. Dorothy Mayer, IHM; Brian L. McCorkle; William Mur-phy Jr.; Victoria Neidigh; Ann O’Connor; Scott Paris; Elizabeth Pinkerton; Kim Pizii; Michael Pizii; Ed Polgar; Charles Porter; Steve Roberts; Carmelo Scuncio; Tracie Shelton; Diana Stull; Dorothy Sweets; Elizabeth Tipton; Candace Tomes; Zachary Trexler; Breelyn Valentine; Rosalina Vito; Mary Ann Walsh; Lynneann Washlick; Baby Abby Whelan; Catherine Yankech; Marie Corso Zielinski
MILITARY PARISHIONERS USMC: Pvt. 1st Class Santos Araujo, Sgt. Joshua Feliciano, Pvt. James D. Franciotti, LCPL Noah Michael Harris, Sgt. Isaac Pineda USAF: Capt. Timothy J. Baldwin, 2nd Lt. Jessica Clark, 1st Lt Andrew Johnson, Major Lt. Adam M. Sema, LCPL Anthony Serrato, 1st Lt. Kathleen Styron, Lt.Col Kathleen Loeper-Sullivan, Lt. Col. Jared Yankech USN: Ensign Peter A. Herlihey, PO-3 Sean Leeder, Lt. Commander Gerard Mauer III, Ensign Paul Mauer, Lt. Ted Pease, Lt. Charles G. Schappert CTR2: Alexandra Haney CTR3: Reilly Haney USA: 1st Lt. Thomas Berkman, Major Jessica Bayer Chominski, SPC Matthew Conway, Specialist Ian Donoghue, 1st Class, David P. Estes, Private 2nd Class, Specialist Jason Hall, 1st Lt Eric Lugo, Sgt. James Mac Fadden, 1st Class, PFC Alexander Sarcione, Major John Paul Snook, Capt. Walter R. Snook
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O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY "Present on our altars as on a throne of love and mercy, to dispense graces and there to show us the love which He bears for us by being pleased to dwell night and day hidden in our midst." St. Alphonsus Liguori The church and the chapel will be open and available for personal prayer every day from 8am until 3pm with Eucharistic Adoration on Sundays.
O COME LET US ADORE HIM!
MASS INTENTIONS Week of March 29, 2020 SUNDAY: Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM: + Julia Glass 9:00 AM: + Marie McKenzie 10:30 AM: + Michael and Agnes Albarel 12:00 PM: + Sebastian Vazquez Beltran 5:15 PM: + Our faithful departed parishoners MONDAY: Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM: + Our faithful departed parishioners 8:00 AM: + William & Leona Higgins TUESDAY: Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM: + Alice Gallagher 8:00 AM: + Our faithful departed parishioners WEDNESDAY: Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM: + Our faithful departed parishioners 8:00 AM: + Margaret Martin Roach THURSDAY: Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM: + Our faithful departed parishioners 8:00 AM: + Anna & Daniel Moran FRIDAY: Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM: + Our faithful departed parishioners 8:00 AM: + Antoinette Moran SATURDAY: Lenten Weekday 8:00 AM: + Mary O’Rourke
PRAYER INTENTIONS
FROM THE PASTOR
A MESSAGE FROM FATHER COSTA March 25, 2020
I will lead the blind on their journey; by paths unknown I will guide them. I will turn darkness into light before them, and make crooked ways straight.
These things I do for them, and I will not forsake them. (Isaiah 42:16) This passage from Isaiah gave me great comfort when praying Morning Prayer recently. God gave the people of Isaiah’s time the assurance that “by paths unknown I will guide them,” and He does the same for us. Our world has been turned upside down with the corona virus impacting our daily living in every respect. I was familiar with the word posttraumatic stress, but recently heard the term post-traumatic growth for the first time. God is inviting our faith and trust to grow from this experi-ence as He will “turn darkness into light and make crooked ways straight.” I know the suspension of public Mass has been a difficult hardship for you. Know that your priests are celebrating Mass every day for you and your intentions. Know too how much we love you and miss you at Mass. The first weekend Masses were suspended three families chose the keep the time originally scheduled for their baby’s baptism. The parents, sponsors and I were the only ones in church. On a Sunday when public Masses were not celebrated, Elowyn Agnes, Arthur Joseph, and April Elizabeth were a shining light of the Church’s Sacramental gifts for all of us! Their families demonstrate that we are always experiencing God’s loving presence in our lives. Although we are not gathering publicly for Mass, our Church is vibrant and alive. As we acknowledge the uncertainty facing us we trust that God is with us and guiding us. If you know a family or member of our Saint Agnes family who needs help with anything please let us know by contacting Barbara Kirby at [email protected]. A number of you have expressed a desire to be of loving service in any way. It is your generosity which enables Saint Agnes parish to continue our mission of faith here in West Chester. Thank you for your ongoing financial support of the parish in these challenging times. Please drop off your church contributions in the rec-tory drop-box door near the church on Gay Street anytime during the week or mail them directly to the parish office. You may enroll in electronic giving at https://www.saintagnesparish.org/ways-to-give We will continue to keep you updated on our website and social media. As this is being written we are celebrating the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, so may we follow our Blessed Moth-er’s example of what it means to be a disciple of her Son by encouraging and supporting each other as we are united in prayer each day. Let us all pray for God's healing blessings for all who are suffering from the corona virus infection around the world. In Christ’s love, Fr. Costa
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SAINT AGNES UPDATES
These are updates or changes to the day-to-day operations of St. Agnes described in last week’s bulleting. CHURCH AVAILABILITY The church and chapel remain open daily from 8am until 3pm until we receive different directives
from the Archdiocese. As of right now, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in both locations from 8am until 3pm every Sunday to provide space for appropriate social distancing. The Sacra-ment of Reconciliation continues to be celebrated on Saturdays from 2 until 3pm.
FUNERALS Funerals will be handled on a case-by-case basis, again with due regard for the limitation of partici-
pants and reasonable social distancing.
ROUTINE OFFICE MATTERS The rectory and all parish offices are closed with lay staff working from home as they are able. All
routine office matters must be handled over phone, mail, or email. Phone messages are being
checked daily. You can leave a message on the main line by pressing “0”when prompted.
PREP AND CONFIRMATION At this time, all PREP has been suspended until further notice. Information can be found on the web-
site for how you can complete the year at home with your child.
Confirmation has been postponed until a later date.
PALM SUNDAY, HOLY WEEK, AND EASTER As you may have heard, the Archbishop has made the difficult decision that there will be no public celebrations of Palm Sunday or the Sacred Paschal Triduum, including Easter Sunday, this year. We are currently in the process of equipping our church to live-stream these services, which will be held in private. Please check the website and Facebook page for more updates about how you can partici-pate in Holy Week and Easter.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Ever consider becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus, #1333? If you are male, 18 yrs. old or older, and a practicing Catholic, please contact our New Financial Secretary Jim O’Melia [email protected] or 267-205-9749.
During the Coronavirus Outbreak and to minimize social distancing to keep everyone safe, the KofC Council Home will temporarily remain CLOSED to its members and to the public. Thank you for your understanding. Stay tuned for any changes.
Until further notice all other parish related activities & meetings are suspended.
Please remain connected, and let us know of parishioners that are in need.
As of this writing, we continue to provide for the basic needs of our poor and vulnerable neighbors. The Day Room remains open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for take-out of prepared meals, food bags, diapers and formula, personal hygiene items and other basic needs. We are take-out only.
All of you who prepare meals or donate to our food bank, Healthy Baby Program and personal hy-giene or cleaning supplies, are providing an essential, life-sustaining service and are permitted to travel to and from the Day Room during the “Stay At Home” order.
Please know how grateful the people are who receive your kindness. We cannot count the times we have heard “Thank you for being here for us!” “Your presence is a comfort.” “Thank you for caring about us.”
Your prayers are a comfort. Your gifts of food and baby needs are a comfort. Please know that through these charitable acts you are present to those most in need. We are confident that it is Christ Himself who receives your gifts and it is He who will bless you.
El Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez anuncia la supensión de las misas públicas en la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia.
¿Qué significa esto para la Parroquia Santa Inés?
DISPONIBILIDAD DE MISAS Y DE LA IGLESIA
Después de las misas de las 6:30 a.m. y 8:00 a.m. del miércoles, 18 de marzo, no se celebrarán misas pú-blicamente. Los sacerdotes de Santa Inés continuarán ofreciendo la misa en privado por las intencio-nes ya programadas, con particular atención a la intención de la misa Pro Populo (Para el pueblo). Se nos ha ordenado que no celebremos servicios de comunión, en lugar de la misa.
A partir del jueves 19 de marzo, la iglesia y la capilla permanecerán abiertas para la oración privada. Las puertas se abrirán a las 8 a.m. (ya que no hay misa pública) y se cerrarán a las 3 p.m. Tanto la iglesia como la capilla estarán abiertas para que podamos observar la recomendación de los funcionarios de salud con respecto a las reuniones de personas. **A partir del 17 de marzo de 2020, se restringen las reuniones a no más de 10 personas. **
OTROS SACRAMENTOS Y FUNERALES
Visitas a los enfermos: ya existen directrices para hospitales y otras instituciones. Se suspenden todas las visitas a los enfermos con la Sagrada Comunión en casas particulares, por sacerdotes, diáconos y mi-nistros extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión. Se espera que los sacerdotes celebren los sacramentos para aquellos en peligro de muerte, especialmente el Santo Viático. Las solicitudes pueden hacerse lla-mando a la oficina parroquial. Los mensajes serán revisados diariamente y el servicio de guardia conti-nuará.
Confesiones: se llevarán a cabo en la iglesia el sábado, entre las 2 p.m. y 3 p.m., con la debida conside-ración de la limitación de los participantes y el distanciamiento social razonable.
Bautismos: las familias que han programado un bautismo, o les gustaría programar uno, deben comu-nicarse con la oficina parroquial. Organizaremos el horario de tal manera que el niño/a, los padres y los padrinos puedan estar presentes, sin exceder el límite de un máximo de 10 personas. Si el deseo es tener más familia presente para el Bautismo, se puede posponer para una fecha posterior.
Bodas: las parejas cuya boda se ve afectada por estas restricciones pueden reprogramar o elegir la boda con los padres y los dos testigos necesarios para celebrar una boda.
Hasta nuevo aviso, se suspenden todas las demás actividades y reuniones relacionadas con la parroquia. Permanezca conectado y por favor, háganos saber si hay feligreses que necesitan
alguna otra ayuda.
ASUNTOS RUTINARIOS DE OFICINA
En la medida que sea posible, el personal laico de la parroquia estará trabajando desde su hogar, o sus responsabilidades se llevarán a cabo según sea necesario. Las horas regulares de oficina se suspenden a partir de las 5 p.m. del martes, 17 de marzo de 2020. Todos los asuntos de rutina de la oficina se manejarán por teléfono, correo postal o correo electrónico.
DOMINGO DE RAMOS, SEMANA SANTA Y EL SAGRADO TRIDUO PASCUAL
Las actualizaciones para estos días y celebraciones serán notificadas próximamente. El Arzobispo ha dispensado a todos los catecúmenos / candidatos de los escrutinios restantes.
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AL DÍA CON TU PARROQUIA Circulo de Oración: Cada Miércoles a las
7:00pm en el Thomas Patrick Hall (Sótano parte baja).
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento del Altar: Cada Miércoles en la Capilla de la Parroquia de 8:30am a 8:00pm visítalo, háblale y
escúchale. Clínica de Asistencia Médica: Invitamos a toda
la comunidad a disponer de este servicio totalmente gratuito, los horarios son miércoles de 4:00pm a 6:00pm, y Sábado de 10:00am a 12:00pm. La clínica se encuentra ubicada en el pasillo que está cercano al Thomas Patrick Hall.
Bautizos: El primer Sábado de cada mes a las 11:30 am y el primer Domingo a la 1:00 pm en la Capilla de la Iglesia. Para más informa-ción, comunicarse con Sra. Carmen Lytle para registrarse al (610)692-2900 (Oficina Parro-quial) y luego ella le comunicara a Kermit Brau para la plática previa al Bautizo.
Clases de inglés y de preparación para la Ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos de América: Ya iniciaron las clases y si desean información pueden comunicarse con Hermana Mary o con la Hermana Fran.
Queremos anunciarles que la Oficina del Apostolado Hispano funciona en el Thomas Patrick Hall, Segundo piso, la Directora es la Hermana Mary Filan y su número de teléfono (610) 344-7224, pueden localizar a la hermana al final de la misa.
Viacrucis: Les recordamos que los viernes 6, 13, 20 y 27 de Marzo, así como el 3 de Abril tendremos los viacrucis en La Capilla a partir de las 7:00 pm para la comunidad hispana. ¡Ven y Participa!
Censo 2020: Queremos invitar a toda nuestra comunidad para que se cuente en este Censo 2020, es muy importante su participación, ya que de ahí se contaran los recursos económi-cos que se asignan a participación, ya que de ahí se contaran los recursos económicos que se asignan a cada gobierno municipal y
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
RECURSOS DISPONIBLES Inscríbase para recibir información actualizada de la Parroquia Santa Inés por correo electrónico a nuestro sitio de web: saintagnesparish.org.
Visite nuestra página de Facebook para otros re-cursos y actualizaciones:
https://www.facebook.com/SaintAgnesParish/
El arzobispo Pérez celebrará una misa privada a
las 11 de la mañana del domingo, y se transmitirá
en www.archpila.org y en la página de Facebook del
arzobispo: https://www.facebook.com/
ArchbishopPerez/
Misa televisada en español
La Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia ofrece una misa en español desde la Catedral Basílica de San Pedro y San Pablo, todos los domingos a las 6:30 AM, por UNIVISIÓN 65; UniMAS; VERIZON FIOS 26; COMCAST 251, 797 y 1028 HD; DISH 271, 830, 271 HD y 830 HD. Para más in-formación, visite el sitio web de la Oficina para H i s p a n o s C a t ó l i c o s e n h t t p : / /oficinahispanacatolica.org/
Sugerencias para el manejo del corona virus (COVID-19)
El Centro para el Control de Enfermedades de Estados Unidos (CDC) ha publicado mucha in-formación detallada sobre las sugerencias respec-to a cómo manejar la prevención de contagio con el corona virus. Para más información vaya a la siguiente página web: www.cdc.gov y seleccione el lenguaje “Español” que aparece en la parte su-perior derecha de la página.
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regional, para las diferentes entidades que tienen que ver con Salud, Educación, In-fraestructura y otros. ¡Participa y Cuéntate!
Para cualquier información o aviso que deseen incluir en el Boletín Hispano, o alguna sugerencia, favor de enviar un email a: [email protected] o llamar a José Carbone al (484) 639-3370