News from St. Agnes Catholic Church

March 10, 2013

The Fourth Sunday of Lent

Greetings!

You are receiving this email because of your relationship with St. Agnes Catholic Church in Catonsville, MD. We hope that you will take an opportunity to read a sampling of the many things that are going on in our parish!

Papal Transition

The Church is currently in a time known as sede vacante, literally "the See is Empty". The cross keys topped by the umberlino is the symbol for this time. The Cardinals gathered in general congregations govern the Church and make plans to enter conclave to elect a new Pope.

Let us pray in thanksgiving for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI and for the Cardinals as they prepare to elect the 266th successor of St. Peter.

The Catholic News Service's YouTube channel has lots of great videos. You can access their channel by clicking here.

A video on how the Pope is elected can be found here.

In the latest edition of his Credo newsletter, Fr. Harris details how a new pope is elected.

Lent 2013

Wednesday, March 13th

7:00pm-8:30pm: Confession at St. Agnes

Friday, March 15th

2:00pm: Stations of the Cross at St. Agnes

6:00pm: Soup and Pizza Dinner at St. William of York

7:00pm: Stations of the Cross at St. William of York

A full schedule of Lenten activities can be found by clicking here.

Parish Lent Mission

March 17, 18, 19, & 20

All are invited to a Lenten Mission under the direction of Bishop Victor Galeone, Bishop Emeritus of St. Augustine. It will be held from Monday, March 18th - Wednesday, March 20th at 7 PM at St. Agnes Church. The theme is: "No Greater Joy: Finding Jesus." Bishop Galeone will also preach during the Sunday Masses on Saturday, March 16th and Sunday, March 17th.

Men's Conference

Saturday, March 16, 2013

All of the men of our parish are invited to attend the annual Men's Catholic Conference at Calvert Hall High School in Towson from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. The day will conclude with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Lori.

More information can be found here.

Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent.

In addition to our regular Confession schedule, Confessions will be offered on Wednesdays during Lent from 7-8:30pm (except for March 20th due to the closing Mass of the Parish Mission).

Resources to help you with the Sacrament of Reconciliation can be found here and here.

Bull Roast

Saturday, March 16th

The St. Agnes Men's Club invites you to their Bull and Oyster Roast from 7:00pm-Midnight. Proceeds benefit the St. Agnes Youth CYO program. Click here for more information.

May She Rest in Peace

Helen D. Potthast

A Memorial Mass was offered on Saturday, March 16th at 10:00am. We send our thoughts and prayers to Helen's family. A full obituary can be found here.

Looking ahead...

Wednesday, March 13

7-8:30pm "The Light is On For You" Confessions available at St. Agnes

Friday, March 15, & 22:

2:00pm St. Agnes: Exposition, Stations, and Benediction

6:00pm St. William of York: Soup and Pizza Dinner

7:00pm St. William of York: Exposition and Stations and Benediction

Saturday, March 16:

8:30am-4:00pm: Catholic Men's Fellowship annual conference at Calvert Hall High School in Towson

7:00-12:00am Bull and Oyster Roast sponsored by the St. Agnes Men's Club. Catered by Monaghan's Pub. Music,
Wheels, Raffles. $43.00 per person. Contact any Men's Club
member or call Mike D. at 410.788.6822. Help support the St.
Agnes Parish youth athletic program.

March 18, 19, & 20 Parish Mission with Bishop Victor Galeone

Holy Week and Easter
Sunday, March 24: Palm Sunday

St. Agnes:

5:00 pm Saturday; 7:30 & 10:15 am* (Outdoor Procession weather permitting), & 12:15 pm Sunday

St. William of York:

4:00 pm Saturday; 10:00 am* Sunday (Outdoor Procession weather permitting)

Monday, March 25

7:30 pm: Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

Wednesday, March 26

7:00-8:30 pm: Confessions at St. Agnes

Holy Thursday, March 28

St. Agnes:

7:00 pm: Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper* followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

11:45 pm: Night Prayer and conclusion of Adoration

St. William of York:

8:00 am: Morning Prayer

7:00 pm: Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper * followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

9:45 pm: Night Prayer and conclusion of Adoration

Good Friday, March 29

St. Agnes:

12 noon: Stations of the Cross

3:00 pm: The Celebration of the Lord's Passion

5:00-7:00 pm: Confessions

7:00 pm: Tenebrae Service

St. William of York:

8:00 am: Morning Prayer

12 noon: Stations of the Cross

7:00 pm: The Celebration of the Lord's Passion

Holy Saturday, March 30

Please note: There will be no Confessions or afternoon Masses today.

St. Agnes:

12:00 noon: Blessing of Easter Food Baskets

8:00 pm: The Easter Vigil *

St. William of York:

8:00 am: Morning Prayer

8:00 pm: The Easter Vigil*

Easter Sunday, March 31

St. Agnes:

7:30, 9:00, & 10:30 am* & 12:15 pm*

St. William of York:

10:00 am*

* Denotes the use of incense

St. Agnes Catholic Church

5422 Old Frederick Road

Baltimore, MD 21229

410.744.2900

www.stagnescatholicchurch.org

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00pm

Sunday: 7:30am, 10:15am & 12:15pm

Monday - Friday: 7:00am

Saturday: 8:00am

Confession Schedule

Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm

Sunday: 7:00-7:20am & 9:30-10:00am

Eve of First Friday (Thursday): 4:30pm

Devotion Schedule

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesdays 7:30am to Benediction at 8:45pm; Saturday: 7:00am to Benediction at 7:45am; First Friday: 7pm to Benediction Saturday 7:45am

Rosary: daily after 7:00am Mass

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays after 7:00am Mass

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Third Sunday of the month at 1:30pm

In This Issue

Papal Transition

Lent 2013

Parish Mission

Men's Conference

The Light is On For You

Men's Club Bull and Oyster Roast

Looking ahead

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