The Parish of St. Agatha Milton ~ Quincy, MA March 3-4, 2018 StAgathaParish.org

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1 The Parish of St. Agatha Milton ~ Quincy, MA March 3-4, 2018 StAgathaParish.org ST. AGATHA RECTORY Office Hours Monday - Friday 9am-4pm 432 Adams Street Milton, MA ST. AGATHA SCHOOL 440 Adams Street Milton, MA SCHEDULE OF MASSES Daily Masses: Monday-Friday: & Saturday& Holidays: 8:00am Reconciliation: 3:45-4:15pm on Saturdays. Any other time by appointment Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 noon 5:00 pm Holy Days: As Announced There are assistive devices for the hearing impaired available in the Sacristy before all Masses. Low gluten hosts are available. Please see priest before Mass if needed. Upcoming Activities Tues. Mar. 6: Nocturnal Adoration Wed., Mar. 7: Coffee & Conversation MISSION STATEMENT St. Agatha Parish is a Christian Community of Catholics from Milton, Quincy and beyond, whose Mission is to demonstrate Love by: proclaiming and celebrating God s Presence on earth; being open and welcoming to all; reaching out to our sisters and brothers near and far; providing opportunities for prayer, service, education and recreation. In living this Mission, we accept our responsibility for giving witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 9am Mass in the Chapel until reposition at 1pm. Legion of Mary meets every Wednesday after the 9am Mass. The rosary is recited every morning before the 9am Mass. Please join us. Please call and we will arrange for a minister of communion to bring Eucharist to you. St. Agatha Parish Phone: Rectory@StAgathaParish.org Fax: Parish Website: Clergy Rev. William B. Palardy, Pastor Rev. Jason M. Makos, Parochial Vicar Deacon Daniel F. Sullivan Rev. Patrick McLaughlin, Senior Priest in Residence Rev. Thomas Powers, Senior Priest in Residence Deacon Baldemar Garza, Seminarian Intern Parish Administration Mr. Jack Riley, Finance and Operations Manager Ms. Kathy Monahan, Administrative Assistant and Bulletin Editor Music Ministry MusicDirector@StAgathaParish.org Ms. Agata Orzechowska, Director of Music St. Agatha School Phone: School@StAgathaParish.org Fax: School Website: Mr. David Marion, Principal Mrs. Michelle Tierney, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Joan Brown, Tuition Coordinator ST AGATHA FAITH FORMATION Grades 1-8 FaithFormation@StAgathaparish.org Mrs. Ellen Cronin, Director Mrs. Jenn Caputo, Administrative Assistant Grade 9-11 & Young Church Ministry YoungChurchMinistry@StAgathaParish.org Mr. Brian T. Pellicano

2 Sunday Description March 3-4, 2018 A Note from Our Pastor, As it is the first weekend in March, we ll be having out usual Nocturnal Adoration on Tuesday March 6 th from 7-8pm, and our Coffee, Doughnuts, and Conversation on Wednesday March 7 th down in the Gathering Space after the two morning Masses. Boys and girls in Grades 4 and above who would like to become Altar Servers are invited to sign up on the Parish website for training sessions in the afternoons of Wednesday March 7 th and Thursday March 8 th. It s a great honor and a privilege to serve our Lord at Mass, and, as a special bonus, this summer we are planning a fun trip to an amusement park for all faithful Altar Servers! This Saturday March 10 th beginning at 10:15am there will be the first of two First Communion Retreats for children and parents in Group 1 and 2 in the Church. Our annual Live Passion Play with high school students is now casting! The first meeting is this Monday the 5 th at 6pm in the Gathering Space. In other Youth Ministry news, there are only a few spots left for this summer s Mission Trip to Appalachia, and one more adult chaperone is needed. We are still looking for One Good Man to be willing to serve as an adult leader for our Youth Group. Please give prayerful consideration to joining the other adults who serve together as adult leaders in our Youth Ministry. Please keep in your prayers Natalia Pellicano, the wife of our Youth Minister Brian Pellicano, as she prepares any day now to give birth to their first child! Be sure to mark Saturday March 24 th on your calendars for the 20 th St. Agatha School Auction and Gala at the Venezia Restaurant! Finally, please note that the Catholic Appeal Commitment Weekend will take place next weekend. I am very grateful to Steve Wessling, Jacqui Miller, and Brian Pellicano for speaking about the Appeal at our Masses this weekend. Have a blessed week! Fr. Palardy Lenten Activities The Light is on for You On Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in every church in the Archdiocese of Boston. This sacrament of the Lord s healing and peace will be celebrated in the Chapel located in our lower church. Come and experience the Lord s love! Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays during Lent in the lower Chapel at 3pm (new time). Presentations will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7 8pm in the Gathering Space on aspects of the spirituality of the early Church. This week, Fr. Palardy will be presenting The Nicene Creed (we recite it every Sunday): Where It Came From and Why It Matters. ) espers will be held on Sunday evenings at 7pm in the Upper Church. Nocturnal Adoration The next Nocturnal Adoration will take place on Tuesday evening, March 6th Adoration and Rosary from 7 8pm. All are welcome! Dear Parishioners: Cross Catholic Outreach wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Rev. Msgr. Martin on our recent visit to your parish. On behalf of the poorest of the poor, we thank you for having shared in their lives. May our Lord continue to bless all of you for your love and support. L...E...N...T: A Little Extra, the

3 St. Agatha Parish FEATURED WEEKLY READING THEME: We must do what God wants. What in this reading touches you? What line or word in this reading caught your ear?? First Reading: Exodus 20: 1 17 In those days, God delivered all these commandments: I, the LORD am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery. You shall not have other gods besides me. You shall not take the name of the LORD, your God, in vain. For the LORD will not leave unpunished the one who takes his name in vain. Remember to keep holy the sabbath day. Honor your father and your mother, that you may have a long life in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you. You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor s house. You shall not covet your neighbor s wife, nor his male or female slave, nor his ox or ass, nor anything else that belongs to him. Pastoral Planning March 4 ~ Third Sunday of Lent Today s Gospel gives us a picture of Jesus that may make us uncomfortable. Jesus knew well the wrongs and injustices that were prevalent in some temple practices. Let us remember the wrath of Jesus against those who made it difficult, if not impossible, for people to be welcome in the house of God. As we strive to become better at being evangelizing parishes, is there anything about our church/ parish life a snobbishness, an exclusiveness, a coldness, a lack of welcome which might keep the seeking stranger away? Lent gives us a good opportunity to make the necessary changes to those behaviors. Please join us after the 7am and 9am Masses on Wednesday, March 7th for Coffee & Conversation. Come visit with long time friends or reach out and make new friends. THE WEEKLY UPDATE Milton Quincy We will be offering an additional way for interested parishioners to give alms during this holy season of Lent. One of our Outreach partners for many years has been My Brother s Keeper. Most of you know them through our Christmas Giving Tree project which has been very popular for over 25 years. But the work of MBK goes far beyond Christmas. Each year they help hundreds of families in crisis throughout the year with furniture, home furnishings and food, fulfilling their Mission To bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve. This Lent they have asked for our assistance in collecting housewares to be distributed to families in need. They are especially in need of bathroom towels, sheets (all sizes including cribs, comforters, pots, pans, flatware and serving utensils such as spatulas and ladles. (There are flyers at the Church entrances with more information.) Although there is a preference for new items, if you have gently used items they will be gratefully accepted as well. Beginning this weekend and continuing through Holy Week, you can drop off any items you would like to contribute on the table in the Gathering Space near the Holy Family statue under the sign that says My Brother s Keeper. On behalf of My Brother s Keeper and the families they serve, thanks so much for your generosity. Last weekend in addition to the Weekly Offertory below, $856 was donated towards our Easter flowers in memory of loved ones. If you contribute using Offertory envelopes, there is an envelope in your packet for this purpose. If you do not use the envelope system and would like to contribute simply include your contribution in a plain envelop and note the individual(s) in whose memory the donation is made. The names of all of those whose memories are honored in this way will be published in the Bulletin. Thank you for your generosity. Jack Riley Weekly Budget Feb In-Pew Collection Weekly Offertory Report Electronic Collection Feb Total Offertory Weekly Difference Total Difference YTD $13,325 $9,615 $2,759 $12,374 -$861 -$32,772

4 March 3-4, 2018 A letter was received from the Friends of the Unborn shelter in Quincy after the annual Respect Life Baby Shower. The moms were thrilled to receive the baby strollers, cases of diapers and wipes as well as all the baby clothes...and your monetary donations totaling $1, Our moms are moved to tears by the charity from people whom they have never met. We are so sincerely grateful for you and the assistance you have given to the struggling women we all serve. Thanks also goes out to Mary & Paul McDonough for all their work organizing the event. Come to the Waters of Healing A Retreat for Hope & Healing After Abortion Winter/Spring 2018 Dates: Sat., March 10 Sat., May 5 Sat., June 2 5:00pm Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston which offers hope and healing for women suffering from the pain of a past abortion. For more information, contact Project Rachel at or help@projectrachelboston.com. Men, give your Lent a boost attend the Worcester Diocese 18 th annual Catholic Men s Conference March 17 th at Assumption College in Worcester Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Father David Cavanagh, Robert Rogers, Ryan Tremblay, and Elvis Grbac (former San Francisco 49ers quarterback). Confessions will be heard and Bishop McManus will offer Mass. For further information, a Conference brochure, or to register, call or visit Parishioner Phil Plageman will be attending please call if you want to rideshare or if you have questions. Would you like to help the priest during Mass? St. Agatha Parish is looking for Altar Servers Altar servers carry the cross, lead the procession, hold the book, prepare the altar and present the bread, water and wine to the priest during Mass. If you would like to become an altar server you must be currently in Grade 4 or above. You must also attend BOTH training days during one of the time slots provided. Wednesday, March 2:35 3:35pm or 3:45 4:45pm and Thursday, March 2:35 3:35pm or 3:45 4:45pm The best way to register for the training is to go the Parish home page and click on the link to register for the training. St. Ann by the Sea 591 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA Parish Lenten Mission Obstacles to Forgiveness Featuring: Scripture Scholar Dr. Stephen Fahrig Monday, March 5th Extending Forgiveness 7pm Main Church Tuesday, March 6th Receiving Forgiveness 7pm Main Church Dr. Stephen Fahri is Special Assistant to the President and the Associate Academic Dean of the Theological Institute and Director of the Masters of Theological Studies Program. Scholar of Sacred Scripture and a lay faculty member of St. John s Seminary. Reception Immediately Following Tuesday Night Mission Talk in the Hall. For Grieving Parents Whose children of any age have died, no matter how long ago Brown Bag Lunch Retreats St. Anthony Shrine 100 Arch Street Downtown Crossing, Boston Bring a lunch; we provide beverages To register, see or call MARY KNOWS Wed. 3/7, 12:15-1:15pm Using visio divina, focus on images of Mary in art to reflect on how she surely understands our pain. Is she taking care of our children? How can she become our best friend? THEY ARE ALIVE! Thurs. 3/22, 12:15-1:15pm Hear Emily Ketring, author of An Angel of the Beatitudes: Finding Faith after the Loss of a Child, reflect on how to connect with our deceased children and use them to help us draw closer to God. ONE-DAY RETREAT Sat. 3/10, 9:30am-7:00pm Give yourself the gift of getting away to focus on where God is in your life after the death of your child.

5 March 3-4, 2018 FAITH FORMATION UPDATES The First Communion Retreat for children and parents in Group 1 & 2 is this Saturday, March 10. Some families have not replied to let us know they will be attending. If we don t have a response from people, there will be no materials for the child to participate in the day (including Communion banner materials). We anticipate that this will be a fun, interactive morning for our First Communicants and their families. Doors open at 10am (downstairs) and we will begin promptly at 10:15am. Another option for the children s Lenten almsgiving is donating to Quincy s Interfaith Social Services Easter Basket initiative. Each year, over 300 Easter baskets are distributed to the children served by their food pantry. CONFIRMATION & YOUNG CHURCH MINISTRY FOLLOW THE YOUTH GROUP staggieslifeteen or St. Agatha s youth group YouTube channel at StaggiesLT HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: Youth Group Upcoming Events: Pizza & Prayer 3/6 6:30-8pm Come enjoy some free food, hilarity and conversation. Not to mention experiencing prayer with other teens just like YOU! Youth Group 3/11 6-8pm This night is going to be all about getting the most out of what you put into your faith and who we can look to as our coaches in faith! It s going to be epic don t miss it! We re looking for a new Youth Group Adult Team Member: Do you have a New Year s resolution or inclination to increase your service to others? Do you want to help young people see the importance of the Catholic faith? Currently looking for a male addition to our youth ministry team! If you are reading this I am calling you to prayerfully consider joining us for the spring! After that period we can re-evaluate and see if you d like to continue! (Preferably between ages 22 & 65) LIFE TEEN MASS: TONIGHT Palm Sunday March 25 th at 5pm High School Worship Band: Next Mass is March 25 th, 5pm! If you are a teen interested in singing or playing with our group contact Brian Pellicano at Currently looking for: A percussionist a pianist, a guitarist, and vocalists!!! LIVE PASSION PLAY 2018 NOW CASTING: On Good Friday, a group of our high school students will put on a live rendition of the Stations of the Cross the story of Christ s journey to Calvary. Now looking for teens to join the cast for Good Friday, We are offering 20 service hours to those who participate. Tentative Schedule: (Could be less if we learn fast!) March 5, 6-7:30pm Gathering Space First meeting/line read through March 22, 6-7:30pm Gathering Space March 27, 6-7:30pm Gathering Space March 29, 6-8pm Gathering Space Dress Rehearsal March 30, 2:30-6pm Good Friday! Final Run-through & Real Deal HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP July 21 st 28th, 2018: Last Few Spots Filling Up don t wait! Registration is now online for our high school mission trip to West Virginia! We have 30 high school spots and 15 adult chaperone spots on a first come, first serve basis. This is an incredible experience where we will work together to repair up to 7 homes for families of great need. The cost is $350 per teen and just $250 per adult chaperone. Every volunteer (teen and adult) will be responsible for helping to raise money for our trip. There are many costs that excluding registration add up to about $14,000. Any additional financial support from our parishioners is greatly appreciated. Please note, once you submit a registration YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO GO. Don t wait the spots are filling fast! I look forward to making the trip with you! 1 MORE MISSION TRIP ADULT LEADER NEEDED To all adults 21+ years of age. I am counting on you yes you to consider volunteering your time and efforts to be part of our adult leadership team for this year s mission trip. It is truly an amazing experience. If you know of anyone who has gone on ASP, I encourage you to talk to them about their experience as a volunteer. Details again are listed in the previous paragraph, contact Brian for more details via bpellicano@stagathaparish.org or by phone at Thank you and God bless! Confirmation Upcoming classes: 10 th Grade Session 8 TODAY, March 4 3:30-4:50pm in the Gathering Space 9 th Grade Session 8 March 11 3:30-4:50pm in the Gathering Space Note: Please keep your eye on updates in early March as class status may change due to Brian s child being born! EDGE 8 th Grade Upcoming sessions: Thank you to everyone who made this year s EDGE program a WILD success! It was incredible and we are already looking forward to getting back together next year!! God bless our teachers, our young teens, and all of the parents who got involved over the course of the program this year! Praying for you all! Keep your eye on future bulletins for a reunion with adoration and confessions available! Sincerely, Brian Pellicano Youth Minister

6 SAINT AGATHA SCHOOL MASS INTENTIONS Come join us at the Saint Agatha School th 20 Annual Auction & Gala! Saturday, March 24 th Venezia Restaurant, 20 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA Please if you would like to make a donation, become a sponsor, or purchase tickets. Escape Artists?? Designed around the Escape the Room model, students worked in small groups to solve riddles and decipher codes to unlock a famous piece of art that had gone missing from the Saint Agatha School s Art Museum. Each group had a locked toolbox that contained a famous work of art. The students had a blast trying to beat the clock as they used different artists and art techniques! Saturday 8:00am 4:30pm March 3 48th Anniversary Julia Killeen John Pascarella Sunday 7:30am 10:30am 12:00pm 5:00pm March 4 1st Anniversary For the Jeremiah Mulcahy Robert Blankenship Ann, Bill & Paul Curran Francis McDermott Parishioners of St. Agatha Monday March 5 6th Anniversary Tuesday March 6 1st Anniversary Wednesday March 7 Health & Healing Birth Eileen Gallagher Doris & Fred & Maureen McAnulty Richard Feeley Daniel & Margaret McCarron William Sullivan Thursday March 8 Friday March 9 Anniversary Paula & Bob O Malley Saturday 8:00am 4:30pm March 10 8th Anniversary 25th Anniversary Marianne Scarlata Edward F. Barry Sunday 7:30am 10:30am March 11 Good Health & Healing Pat Clasby For the Parishioners of St. Agatha 2nd Anniversary Thomas T.C. Cummings Bernard & Ellen Bonner and Theresa Bonner 8th Anniversary Robert Scannell Mary Hayward Shaw & John Shaw, Jr. 12:00pm 5:00pm SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS Saint Agatha School Milton ~ Quincy Currently accepting applications for the academic year. Pre-school ages 3 & 4 and Kindergarten Gr 8 For more information or to schedule a visit please call Baptism: 2:00pm on the 2nd/4th Sundays of each month. Please call the Rectory to arrange/ask questions regarding other arrangements. Reconciliation: 3:45-4:15pm on Saturdays Any other time by appointment Marriage: Call one of the parish priests or deacon. Ar- Celebrate Christian Values Excel in Education rangements are ordinarily to be made at least 6 months before the proposed marriage. Every Monday Doors 4:30pm BINGO begins at 6:40pm Come and Play School Parents, your help is needed. Thank You Volunteers!!!