Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts The Fifth Sunday of

Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts
The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Father Flatley 50th Anniversary
Father Brian Flatley is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on
Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mass will be celebrated at Saint Agnes Church at 2:00 P.M., with a
reception to follow on the Parish grounds. Father Flatley would love to have parishioners of
Saint Agnes Parish join him for this happy occasion. If you are able to be with us, please
RSVP by Friday, May 20, with a number, at [email protected]. If you cannot be with
him, Father Flatley asks that you remember him in prayer.
Saint Agnes Parish joyfully welcomes
One more year! Cardinal Seán has accepted
Father Flatley’s resignation, which Canon Law
required that he submit on reaching his 75th
birthday. At Father Flatley's request, Cardinal
Seán has deferred the effective date of the
resignation for one year. The Cardinal has also
extended Father Jack Graham’s appointment to
Saint Agnes Parish for another year. We are
both very pleased.
April Giglio Corby
Katherine Anne Kilgarriff
Patrick Joseph Kilgarriff
Bridget Elizabeth O’Rourke
Sophie Marie O’Rourke
Saint Agnes Month’s Mind Bereavement Mass
As an expression of sympathy,
every month Saint Agnes Parish
celebrates a Month’s Mind Mass
to remember parishioners whose
Funeral Masses were celebrated
during the previous month. Today
the Month’s Mind Mass remembers Elizabeth M.
Harrington, Catherine B. Silva, Marilyn E.
Flaherty, Vincent Chiappini, Mary Christine
McQuade, Louise Atkinson, Mary Keeffe,
Robert Meagher, Margo Condon, Thomas W.
MacDonald, Mary Ciampa, Mary LaPuma and
Marguerite Casey.
First Eucharist Masses will be celebrated on
Saturday, May 7, at 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.
If you are a new parishioner, please
introduce yourself to one of our
priests, complete a census form and
drop it in the collection box. Census
forms are at the back of the Church.
Parish Coffee and Donuts: At the conclusion of the
9:00 Mass, hosted by the Saint
Agnes
Parish
Evangelization
Committee. Please join us in the
Arlington Catholic High School
cafeteria for fun and fellowship with
other parishioners! This week, thank
you to the Haas and Bell Families for
helping to host!
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Plenary Indulgence in Jubilee Year of Mercy
People living with depression: Next meeting of
the depression peer support and prayer group,
Thursday, April 28, 6:30-8:00 PM, Saint Agnes
Parish Center, 6:30-8:00 PM. For more information,
contact
Karen
Celano:
516-946-6287
or
[email protected].
Pope Francis has
granted a plenary
indulgence to the
faithful world-wide
who
make
a
pilgrimage to the
Holy Door of their
local
cathedral
during the Jubilee
Year. Cardinal Seán
has outlined the conditions for receiving this plenary
indulgence:
Sacramental confession of sins; Profession of faith;
Participation in the celebration and reception of the
Holy Eucharist with a reflection on Mercy; Offering
prayers for the intentions of the Pope.
Fulfilling these conditions and making a brief
pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, one
can gain a plenary indulgence for oneself.
The Pope also stated that The sick, the elderly and
those confined to their homes, by living with faith
and joyful hope during their trials, may receive the
Jubilee Indulgence by receiving Communion or
attending Holy Mass and community prayer, even
through the various forms of media.
Those who perform the spiritual and corporal works
of mercy: Pope states, “Each time that one of the
faithful personally performs one or more of these
actions, he or she shall surely obtain the Jubilee
Indulgence. Hence the commitment to live by mercy
so as to obtain the grace of complete and
exhaustive forgiveness by the power of the love of
the Father who excludes no one”;
The deceased. The Holy Father reminds us that we
may gain the Jubilee Indulgence not only for
ourselves, but for the deceased as well. He states,
“as we remember them in the Eucharistic
celebration, thus we can, in the great mystery of the
Communion of Saints, pray for them, that the
merciful Father free them of every remnant of fault
and strongly embrace them in the unending
beatitude.”
The conditions mentioned above may be fulfilled
several days before or after the performance of the
indulgenced work or pilgrimage. It is fitting that
Communion be received and the prayer for the
intention of the Holy Father and the profession of
faith be said on the same day. A single sacramental
confession suffices for several plenary indulgences
but receiving Communion and praying for the Holy
Father’s intentions are required for each indulgence.
Our Children’s Choir, Grades 1-8, sings for the final
time this School year on Sunday, May 8,
Mother’s Day, at the 9:00 A.M. Family
Mass with 8:15 A.M. rehearsal. We
forego the usual black and white attire
and wear bright colors for this final choir
date and our First Communicants may
wear their First Holy Communion outfits, if they
choose. The choir will lead the May Procession
(weather permitting) immediately after the Mass, with
the year-end party to follow at Saint Agnes School
Hall. The party will end at 11:00 A.M. Please call, text
or email Michael Vaughan with questions:
[email protected] or 617-833-0364. Many thanks
to Diane Stickles, Kimberly Howe, Virginia
Lawrence and Cate Gallagher for all of their
wonderful leadership and assistance throughout our
2015/2016 Children’s Choir year! A huge thanks
to all the kids who sing in the choir helping make
our Family Mass so special
Bulletin Announcements must be
received at the Parish Center by
Monday morning.
Rediscover Jesus Book Discussion Sessions:
We have had two great
discussions on our Easter Book,
Rediscover
Jesus.
This
Wednesday we will focus on
chapters 14-20. There is no
need to have attended the
earlier sessions to participate
fully this week. The discussions
offer opportunities to learn more
about the ideas and insights
shared in the book, and from
the reflections of neighbors who come from many
stages of faith and walks of life. The sessions will
take place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:45 in
the Parish Center on 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 and 5/18. For
more information and for the list of chapters to be
discussed each week, visit www.saintagnes.net and
click on “Rediscover Jesus.”
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Sunday, April 24, 2016
10:30 A.M.
12:00 Noon
Month’s Mind Bereavement Mass
Marjorie T. Barnes
Month’s Mind
Monday, April 25, 2016
7:00 A.M.
Thomas and John Kelly
Memorial
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
7:00 A.M.
Rev. James Publicover
Anniversary
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
7:00 A.M.
Joy Gallagher and Kevin Schnare
Memorial
Thursday, April 28, 2016
7:00 A.M.
Fernando Migliassi
Anniversary
Friday, April 29, 2016
7:00 A.M.
James and Mary McGrath
Memorial
Saturday, April 30, 2016
7:00 A.M.
4:00 P.M.
5:15 P.M.
Maria Salgado
Anniversary
David Richard, Richard and Ruscio Families Memorial
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Phyllis Hastings, Dorothy Anderson, Margaret D’Angelo, Gerard Corbett, Emma
McNamara and Rev. John M. Connor, CSSR, whose Funeral Masses were
celebrated last week; also, Rev. Msgr. John J. Linnehan, Pastor of Saint Agnes
Parish, 1968-1993, who died on April 24, l993.
Schedule for the Week
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
7:00 P.M. - Fatima Apostolate Prayer Hour
The Offertory Collection last weekend was $14,588.
Thank you very much.
Mass Schedule for Next Weekend
Saturday, April 30, 2016
4:00 P.M. Lower Church
5:15 P.M. Lower Church
Sunday, May 1, 2016
7:00 A.M. Lower Church
9:00 A.M. Upper Church
10:30 A.M. Upper Church
12:00 Noon Upper Church
5:00 P.M. Lower Church
The second collection today is for our Catholic
Home Missions Appeal.
Father Bennett
Father Graham
Grand Annual Collection – Thank you for your
most generous response to this collection. The
amount donated up to this week is $80,159. Your
generosity to your Parish is sincerely appreciated.
Contributions may be made at any time.
Father Graham
Father Flatley
Father Graham
Father Flatley
Father Graham
The Catholic Appeal: To
date Saint Agnes Parish
has raised $103,445 toward
our goal of $146,782. If
you
have
not
yet
participated in the 2016 Appeal, you can donate at
www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org.
Saint Agnes Parish offers Online Giving. This
service is safe and secure and
convenient! Sign up at our
website: www.saintagnes.net.
We encourage parishioners
who sign up for Online Giving
to discontinue their weekly envelopes.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Let us not allow darkness and fear to distract us and
control our hearts.– Pope Francis
The Boston Sock Exchange serves our homeless
brothers and sisters on Boston
Common on the 2nd Saturday of
each month. Please remember
the homeless who would very
much benefit from the clothing
you no longer require. Please
bring men’s and women’s
seasonally-appropriate clothing donations to the bin
at the doors of the Church or to the Parish Center.
We need jam/jelly (no peanut butter at this time),
mayonnaise, mustard, fold-top and zip-top
sandwich bags, and juice boxes. Join us in the
Parish Center on Friday, May 13 at 7:00 PM to
prepare sandwiches and to help organize donations.
We need volunteers to help with distribution on
Saturday, May 14 at 11:00 AM on Boston
Common. Please note that anyone under the age of
18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For
information on volunteering, please contact
Sheila O’Brien: [email protected].
Grade Ten Make-up interviews will be held at the
Saint Agnes Parish Center from 4-7:00 PM on
Tuesdays: May 3, 10, 17 and 24. Please call or email
the Confirmation Office to set up an interview time.
Confirmation will be administered by Very Reverend
Gerard Petringa on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at
10:30 AM at Saint Camillus Church. Please keep all
of the students in your prayers.
Arlington Catholic High School Freshman
Student of the Quarter Meghan McDevitt Meghan
has
proven to be an
outstanding
student who has
many interests and talents.
Meghan has one younger
sibling;
Michael.
Meghan’s
favorite subject is English
because it is a subject that will
be needed throughout her
college years.
Meghan plays volleyball and
lacrosse. We congratulate Meghan and wish her
continued success!
Care packages for the month of May will be
collected on the weekend of May 7-8 only.
Please bring the following sample size items in a
gallon ziploc bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, baby
powder, pocket tissues, shampoo, soap, disposable
razor, pocket hairbrush, lotion, q-tips, chapstick, note
of Caring. Parishioners with last names A-L are
askcd to bring men’s products; those with last
names M-Z are asked to bring women’s products.
Jesus says “I give you a new commandment: love
one another...This is how all will know
that your are my disciples, if you have
love for one another. In the month of
April, through your gifts, the Society of
Saint Vincent de Paul brought the love
and care of Jesus to the poor. Your generosity
assisted families with food and also helped with
utility and rent bills. Thank you!!
Dad's Night: Thursday, April 28, 8:00-9:30 PM, at
Fusion Taste Restaurant around the corner from the
Church. For the first half hour we discuss readings
of interest, then catch up over beverages and
dinner. April's discussion will continue the document
"Into the Breach" by Bishop Thomas Olmsted. We
will focus on the "Beloved and Free Sons, Called to
the Battle Within" section. Reading available at
www.SaintAgnesParish.blogspot.com, or emailing
Justin Quattrini: [email protected].
Saint
Parishioners for Life meet the second Monday of
each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center.
Please join us. If you can’t make
the meetings, but would like
information on pro-life activities in
our Parish and community, please
e-mail
Eileen
at
[email protected]
Agnes Family Group meets Tuesday
mornings at different parks in the area.
Next playgroup this Tuesday, April
26,we will meet at Cummings Park in
Medford, at 10:30 AM. We do not
meet if it is raining. For more
information:
Marianne
Hudelson:
[email protected],SaintAgnesParish.blogspot.com.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Saint Agnes School News
Celebrating 125 Years of Academic Excellence
To honor One Boston Day the students of Saint
Agnes School prepared and served dinner to the
guests of the Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen in
Waltham. Under the direction of grandparent
and parent and Sodexo employees Joanne
Coppi, and Maureen Kenney over 60 guests
feasted on homemade lasagna, meatballs, salad and
cake. It was a great experience for both our students
and the guests. Thank you also to Bristol Lodge Soup
Kitchen coordinator, Tony, for allowing us to come in
and for Illustrating for us what it means to live our faith.
Classes today Grade 2 only.
First Communion Rehearsals:
For Saturday May 7, at 1:00 P.M.
Monday, May 2, 3:30-4:30 lower Church
Tuesday, May 3, 3:30-4:30 lower Church
Thursday, May 5, 4:30-5:30 lower Church
For Saturday May 7, at 11:00 A.M.
Wednesday, May 4, 3:20-4:30 lower Church
Thursday, May 5, 3:30-4:30 lower Church
Friday, May 6, 3:30-4:30
upper Church
Children's Fun Fair - Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 1:00 PM.
Face painting, a
Bounce House, children's games
and a cookout will be featured.
Volunteers are needed.
Preschool Summer Program – Begins June 13. 11
one week sessions are being offered. Hours are 8:3012:30 weekdays. Children may register for the week
or for individual days. Many activities will be featured.
Spring Fundraiser – Fidelity House’s 19th Annual
Fundraiser will be held Saturday evening, May 14, at
Fidelity House. This event will celebrate Fidelity
House’s many years of service to our community. The
evening will feature a silent auction, live auction, buffet,
music and dancing. Please consider attending this fun
evening. You can also help by being a sponsors or
donating an auction items. Your support is needed
and appreciated. Tickets are on sale at Fidelity House.
Thanks to all the Saint Agnes School parents and
students for walking in the Arlington Patriots Day
Parade. The students represented our school well and
received many cheers as they proudly marched down
Massachusetts Avenue.
Summer Programs – Fidelity House will be offering a
Preschool Program, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Camp,
and a 2nd through 8th Grade Summer Camp as well as
Full Day Programs, Gymnastics, Basketball Clinics and
Special Events throughout the summer.
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten -Fidelity House’s
Preschool (2.9 years-4 years old), and PreKindergarten, are accepting registrations for
September.
Fidelity
House’s
Preschool
was
established in 1976! Our Pre-K is a four hour program
– perfect for children heading to kindergarten.
Experienced, caring staff provides a wonderful learning
environment. We offer affordable programs licensed
by the Department of Early Education and Care.
Option of 2- 5 days.
The Saint Agnes Middle School program offers an
average class size of 16 students, a language choice
of Latin or Spanish, which meets up to four times a
week by eighth grade, and updated technology
including Chrome Books for each student allowing for
interactive classroom learning. We also have Smart
boards in each classroom with an emphasis on
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
(STEAM). Students are also introduced to the world of
finance with our Financial Literacy programs and Whiz
Kids which teaches the students the 3 S's of savings
which is Save, Spend, and Share
Mother’s Day Flower Sale- Fidelity House’s Annual
Mother’s Day Flower sale begins Thursday, May 5
through Sunday, May 8. Plants and hanging plants as
well as centerpieces and fresh cut flowers will be on
sale at reasonable prices.
We appreciate your
support.
Saint Agnes School is enrolling for the 2016-2017
School year. For more information please email Patricia
Crane at [email protected].
Please visit www.fidelityhouse.org to register online or call 781-648-2005 for more information.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Saint Agnes School Board Open Positions and Elections
The Saint Agnes School Board is looking to fill four elected positions due to current member terms ending on
June 30, 2016. The Board is comprised of two teams: the Administrative Team and the Consultative Team.
The Administrative Team, consisting of our Pastor, Father Flatley, and our Principal, Robert Penta, is charged
with the governance of the School, including the establishment of all policies and making all decisions. The
Consultative Team consists of nine members; elected members serving a three-year term, the prior year’s
SASFA Co-President serving for a one year term and others appointed by Father Flatley for a one-year term.
This Consultative Team acts as an advisory body for the Administrative Team. Each School Board member
also leads one of six committees. The committees are: Finance, Technology, Buildings/Grounds, Marketing/
Enrollment, Health/Safety, and Fundraising. The full Board meets monthly at the Parish Center.
Criteria for a Board member:
• The candidate must be a parent of a child in Saint Agnes School or a member of Saint Agnes Parish.
• The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two or more immediate family members living in the same household may not serve on the school board
simultaneously.
• No paid employee of the Parish or School or any spouse, parent or adult child of such an employee is
eligible to serve as a board member.
If you are interested in serving on the Board or know someone well suited for the Board, please consider
submitting a nomination. To submit a nomination, please contact Joe Cahill, School Board member, at 781697-0171 or by email [email protected]. Please obtain the nominee’s consent before you nominate
him/her. In addition, each candidate must submit a brief summary as to why he/she thinks he/she would be a
successful contributing member of the School Board. This summary is necessary and must be submitted in
writing to Joe Cahill. Nominations and candidate summaries will be accepted until April 27, 2016 at
2:00 PM. On Monday, May 2, a ballot including candidate summaries will be compiled and sent out to all
families (1 ballot per family) via backpacks with election instructions. Families of the School need to return
their ballot no later than Wednesday, May 18 to the School’s front office where they will be placed in a
ballot box. Any member of the Parish may also cast a vote. For those parishioners without a student in the
School who would like to cast a vote for their candidates of choice, ballots can be obtained at the School
office.
For further questions or more information please email or call Joe Cahill at [email protected] or at 781697-0171.
Prayer Line - If you are in need of
prayers, call the healing and restoration
prayer line at 617-442-3938 (located at
Mission Church, 1545 Tremont Street,
Boston). Healing service is the last
Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM.
Arlington Catholic Women’s Club Spring
Fundraiser Luncheon and Fashion Show,
Thursday, April 28, Café Escadrille in Burlington.
Fashions by Lord and Taylor. Musical entertainment
by Phil Cefalo. Raffle tickets for wonderful prizes.
Social hour at 11:00 AM; luncheon at Noon.
Reservations must be made by April 21, 2016.
Please send your check for $45 to Carol Driscoll, 34
Venner Road, Arlington, MA 02476 or call 781-6481011. Be sure to let Carol know which entree you
wish to enjoy. The choices are Baked Schrod or
Chicken Piccata over pasta.
Sodality - Evening at the Pops - Enjoy a Pops
Concert, Thursday evening, May 26, at Symphony
Hall. Cost of ticket is $39 (includes concert and
transportation). Program is a Broadway evening of
great music and singing. The Bus will be outside
Fidelity House at 6:30 PM and will depart for the
Concert at 6:45 PM. For reservations and tickets
call Kay at 781-648-3716. Tickets are limited.
Make your reservations as soon as possible.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Saint Agnes Parish Pastoral Council Meeting: April 10, 2016: Father Flatley opened the meeting with a
prayer.
Lent, Holy Week and Easter were a beautiful time in our Parish.
Archdiocesan Collaborative: No date has been determined for the collaborative of the Arlington Parishes.
Father Flatley submitted his resignation as required. Cardinal Seán accepted the resignation but deferred
accepting it for a year. Father Jack has also been renewed for another year.
Parish Initiative: Father Jack spoke about the Parish Easter Initiative. There was an overwhelming
response to the request for volunteers to organize the assembly and distribution of the book, “Rediscover
Jesus”, by Matthew Kelly. The response of parishioners to the book has been exceedingly positive. Weekly
discussions begin on Wednesday in the Parish Center. The Parish website has a breakdown of the focus of
each week’s discussion.
Episcopal Vicar Father Gerard Petringa celebrated Mass with the students of Arlington Catholic High
School in Saint Agnes Church during Catholic Schools Week. His visits are always delightful.
Church Painting: Interior painting will be finished soon. The windows look especially good with the new trim.
Father Flatley 50th anniversary: May 29, 2:00 PM: Family and Friends from outside the Parish will receive
formal invitations. Parishioners will receive a general invitation through the bulletin. The event will begin with
Mass then move to the Parish grounds for a cookout. There will be a tent on the lawn.
Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross: Bernie Wadsworth discussed the pilgrimage
initiative. The current plan is to take this 7½ mile walk from Saint Agnes to the Cathedral on Monday,
September 5, Labor Day, following the 7:00 AM Mass. Transportation will be arranged for those unable to
walk. Walkers and riders will meet at the Cathedral then proceed together through the Holy Door. The
Blessed Sacrament will be exposed and Father Flatley hopes to Celebrate Mass. Father Flatley and Father
Jack will be available for Confessions. Medical personnel must still be secured to attend walkers on the
pilgrimage.
PPC Elections: Second terms ending in June include Suzanne Crowell, Jerome Crowley, Marianne Fritz,
Chuck Kunsman and Bernard Wadsworth. David Hutchings ends his first term. The Council needs new
membership. It is unclear what the commitment will be as the timing of collaboration is still uncertain. Parish
councils will be combined when the collaborative occurs.
The next meeting is scheduled for June 12. Father Jack will ask Scot Landry to discuss the “Rediscover
Jesus” Parish initiative.
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Saint Agnes Parish, Arlington, Massachusetts - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 23-24, 2016
Rev. Brian M. Flatley, Pastor
Rev. John J. Graham, Parochial Vicar
Religious Education
781-646-5579
[email protected]
Joyce Patriacca, Director
Arlington Confirmation Program
781-641-6621
[email protected]
Nancy Feeman, Director
Saint Agnes School
781-643-9031
www.saintagnesschool.com
Saint Agnes Parish
Robert Penta, Principal
Sacrament of Baptism
Arlington Catholic High School
Baptisms are held on the first and third
Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M. You
must attend Baptismal Briefings prior to
having your child baptized.
781-646-7770
www.achs.net
Stephen Biagioni, Principal
Saint Agnes Music Ministry
[email protected]
Sacrament of Penance
617-833-0364
www.agnesmusic.net
Michael Vaughan, Director
Saturday 3:00-4:00 P.M. and before the
5:15 P.M. Mass and also by appointment.
Please contact the Parish Center.
Fidelity House
781-648-2005
www.fidelityhouse.org
Edward Woods, Director
Sacrament of Marriage
51 Medford Street
Arlington, Massachusetts 02474
781-648-0220
Archdiocesan guidelines require that
couples planning to marry in the Church
make an appointment to see one of the
priests as far in advance as possible prior
to the wedding date.
E-mail address: [email protected]
Website:
www.saintagnes.net
Sacrament of Anointing
of the Sick
Facebook: Saint Agnes Parish Arlington, MA
Parish Center Office Hours:
Please call the Parish Office if someone in
your family is gravely ill and in danger of
death and you feel the grace and power of
the Sacrament would be helpful.
Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 A.M-2:00 P.M.
Sunday Masses
Saturday
4:00 and 5:15 P.M. (Lower Church)
Sunday
7:00 A.M. (Lower Church)
9:00 A.M., 10:30 A.M., 12:00 Noon (Upper Church)
5:00 P.M. (Lower Church)
Our Family Liturgy is celebrated at 9:00 on Sunday morning.
Weekdays
Monday through Saturday
7:00 A.M. (Lower Church)
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