Saint Agnes Cathedral 533 S. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO

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1 Saint Agnes Cathedral 533 S. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO

2 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Agnes Cathedral 533 S. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO St. Agnes Cathedral Parish, a sacramental community, is sent forth with compassion to witness to God s word and loving presence. We recognize our responsibilities to Catholic education. We embrace our diversity and place in the Springfield community to provide service, especially to poor and vulnerable persons. WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:00-8:30-10:00 AM (Vietnamese) 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE 8:30 AM Monday through Friday 8:30 AM Saturday 5:30 PM Monday through Friday RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE 5:00-5:20 PM Wednesday and Friday 3:30-4:30 PM, 7:00-7:30 PM Saturday In Chapel Reconciliation Room (or ask Father for an appointment) Reverend Lewis E. Hejna, Rector Ext: 102 lhejna@saintagnescathedral.org Reverend Joseph M. Stoverink, Associate Pastor Ext: 104 jstoverink@saintagnescathedral.org Reverend Thomas Luu (Truyen) Vu, CRM Chaplain to Vietnamese Parishioners Ext. 106 lvu@saintagnescathedral.org Sister Elizabeth Ann Weiler, ASC, Coordinator of Care Ministry -care of homebound, funerals, Seniors Ext: 103 eaweiler@saintagnescathedral.org Sabrina Schmidt, Director of Faith Formation -PSR coordinator, Baptismal Prep, RCIA Ext: 105 sschmidt@saintagnescathedral.org Judy Rippee, Development & Properties Ext: 107 jrippee@saintagnescathedral.org Connie McNabb, Office of Accounting Ext: 110 cmcnabb@saintagnescathedral.org Helen Rapp, Office Manager Ext: 101 hrapp@saintagnescathedral.org Kevin Otradovec, Cathedral Music Director kotrad@sbcglobal.net Andy Sun, Director of Bell Choir and Youth Choir asun@saintagnescathedral.org Lindsay Paulsell, School Principal: Ext: lpaulsell@scspk12.org Parish Office: FAX: Well of Life (Pantry) 418 S. Kimbrough, ADORATION: The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the Chapel on Mondays from 9:00 AM-5:30 PM (Rosary at 5:00 PM, followed by Daily Mass at 5:30) and 6:00-8:30 PM with Rosary and Benediction to close. WELCOME! We extend our hands and our hearts in Christian fellowship to you here, whether longtime residents or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not registered, please fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE New Parishioner New Address New Phone Moving, please remove from parish census INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION: When you plan to have your child baptized, please call Fr. Lewis at the parish office to make preparations. You may contact us before the birth of your child if you wish. There is a pre-baptismal class monthly for infant Baptisms. MARRIAGE PREPARATION: In our diocese the regulations for marriage require that the parish be notified usually six months in advance of the date planned for the wedding. The importance of this sacrament requires sufficient preparation in a pre-marriage program. Please contact Fr. Lewis at the Parish Office, SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: When facing serious illness, please call Sr. Elizabeth Ann at the Parish Office, FUNERALS: For funeral arrangements, including condolence meals, please call Sr. Elizabeth Ann at the Parish Office, CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF SPRINGFIELD: For information, please call Paul Wunderlich at Visit us on the web at Springfield Catholic Schools at

3 From the Pastor s Desk, The last couple of years I have been much more involved in the lives of several of our seminarians, especially Josh Carroll, Andrew Williams, Deacon Joseph Stoverink (now Fr. Joseph our Associate Pastor). For the past 8 months I have been the spiritual director of a young man from my home town of Bolivar. Who, as he turns 20, is taking a hard look at diocesan priesthood. This has been a very positive experience for me, as I reflect back on my own formation in the seminary and the pastors who mentored me in my early years after ordination. In our troubled world we as a society, a nation, a world, are more in need of priests than perhaps at any other time. The role of priest is not about power. It is about leading the people in the worship of our loving God who sent His Son to suffer, die, rise from the dead and to point the way to the Father. The words of St. Paul should be before a priest always: We do not preach ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for the sake of Jesus. As I prepare my homilies for Sunday, I try to keep that quote before me. We were taught at St. Meinrad that the homily is not about you gentlemen, but about God and how to help the people live the Word of God in their daily lives. I do want to thank those of you who have commented on how the homily really spoke to me. I know that my style does not speak to everyone, but that is the differences in people. Through all those years of teaching, I think it is important in looking at the scriptures for Mass to explain the background. Otherwise we do not understand why we use those readings from the Old Testament, or why did Jesus say that. We are living years later and sometimes the reading simply does not make sense without the context. I try to give a little history to the readings and then apply them to our lives, all of this done within a minute time frame. This was something else we were taught, Gentlemen if you can t say it in 10 minutes, sit down and be quiet because you have lost the people. Every now and then I still take out my notes from our homiletics class and review to see if I am following what I was taught. Please keep all our Seminarians in prayer as they have returned to their seminaries. Josh Carroll Andrew Williams Jesse Heitt Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Mundelein Seminary St Meinrad Seminary 5200 Glennon Dr 1000 E Maple Ave 200 Hill Dr St. Louis MO Mundelein IL St Meinrad IN CONFIRMATION The Candidate/Parent meeting for those high school students who plan to be confirmed in 2018 will be held Sunday, August 27th at 4:00pm in the St. Agnes Cafeteria. Details of the Confirmation process will be discussed at this meeting. If you are a high school student and have attended Theology classes at Springfield Catholic or you have attended a year of high school PSR, you are eligible to be confirmed. High school Freshman do not need to attend this meeting. if you have questions, please contact Iris at ibounds@saintagnescathedral.org PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY Please mark your calendars for Annual Health Fair on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Includes many displays with Health and Wellness information and Flu Shots for Adults (age 18 and over) by Walgreens. Looking for anyone who works in healthcare who would like to have a display of information on a health/wellness topic at the Health Fair. Please call Elizabeth Schatz at the office at and leave a message or her at eschatz@saintagnescathedral.org CATHOLIC NIGHT with the SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS Tuesday, August 29, 6:30pm Gates open at 5:30pm. Everyone will receive a newly designed red/navy Springfield Cardinals cap. $7 Field Box Seats-3rd Baseline-Shaded side. Great Southern Bank $1 Hot Dog Day! Come cheer Bishop Rice on as he throws out the first pitch For more information or to order tickets, please contact Teresa Calhoun, and tcalchoun@cardinals.com. WORKING KNIGHTS MEETING St Agnes Council of the Knights of Columbus will meet Monday, August 28, at 6:30pm in the Knights Room of Loretto House. We will have a short business meeting followed by picking up trash on Grand Street. Bring gloves and trash grabbers if you have them. Trash bags and some grabbers will be provided. BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION of the Ozarks provides free screening mammograms for the uninsured/ underinsured in southwest MO. The mammograms can be scheduled at either Mercy or Cox Health. Please call for an application or see Jill at the BCFO booth at the St. Agnes Health Fair on Sept. 17th.

4 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH SUN Aug 27 8:30am CLOW - Chapel 10:00am PSR & Faith Formation 4:00pm Confirmation Meeting - Cafeteria MON Aug 28 7:00pm RCIA - Cafeteria & Dining Room TUE Aug 29 6:30pm WED Aug 30 6:30pm Bell Choir practice 6:30pm Bingo - Knight s Bingo Hall THU Aug 31 6:30pm Adult Choir 7:10pm Catholic Night with Springfield Cardinals FRI Sep 1 SAT Sep 2 SUN Sep 3 No CLOW or PSR Mon Sep 4 Labor Day Parish Office closed No 5:30 pm Mass 6:00pm We Are Called Ministry - UPR Deadline for Bulletin announcements: Noon Monday Please include contact name and phone number. Priority is given to parish activities. Please send to: stagnesfrontdesk@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY LITURGIES SAT Aug 26 5:00pm Dan Newton SUN Aug 27 7:00am Open Intention 8:30am Harriet Pacyniak 10:00am Vietnamese Community 11:30am Open Intention 5:00pm Parish MON Aug 28 8:30am Ed Weiler, Sp. Int. TUE Aug 29 8:30am Open Intention WED Aug 30 8:30am Open Intention THU Aug 31 8:30am Open Intention FRI Sep 1 8:30am Open Intention 5:30pm Joseph Dang Nguyen SAT Sep 2 8:30am Open Intention SAT Sep 2 SUN Sep 3 SUNDAY LITURGIES 5:00pm The 1600 men still listed as Missing in Action from Vietnam War 7:00am Open Intention 8:30am Alphonse Stoverink 10:00am Vietnamese Community 11:30am Parish 5:00pm Carl Horton KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS UPR: Upstairs Conference Room C: Cafeteria CLOW: Children s Liturgy of the Word DR: Dining Room PSR: Parish School of Religion BR: Band Room KCB: Knights of Columbus Bingo Emporium LH: Loretto House CL - Classrooms Please turn off cell phones when you come into the Church for Mass. Thank you. Lectors 5:00 PM Ellen Finch, Michael Finch 7:00am Sr. Jacinta Tran, Sr. Faustina Le 8:30 AM Martha Baker, Keith Nanneman 11:30 AM Carl Rapp, Pat Mithelavage 5:00 PM Denee Scruggs, Volunteer Servers 5:00 PM Alex Herrell, Hailey Collins, Volunteer 7:00 AM 3 Volunteers 8:30 AM Charles & Dustin Waterhouse, Mya Davis 11:30 AM Annabelle Sonnemaker, John Peter Syoc, volunteer 5:00 PM Grace Ray, Catalina Sanchez, Volunteer Ushers 5:00 PM Jeff & Carolyn Roth, 2 Volunteers 7:00 AM Tim Keller, 3 Volunteers 8:30 AM Chris Kollmeyer, Daniel Pham, 2 Volunteers 11:30 AM Melvin Medley, 3 Volunteers 5:00 PM Darlene Henne, Jim Grier, 2 Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 5:00 PM Jackie Barlow, Dana Carroll, Rita Lipin, Ginny & John Smithberg, Angela & Terry Winton, Justin Herrell 7:00 AM Bill Coughenour, Sally Keene, Sr. Faustina Le, Allen Rues, Cholet Sison-Switala, Bernie Duchinsky 8:30 AM Martha Baker, Keith Nanneman, Michael Pittman, Millie Schumacher, Mary & Dave Seibert, Curt Williams, Karen Carroll, Erwin Mantei 11:30 AM Cheryl & Michael Flynn, Jesse Hiett, Alana Myler, Debbie Myler, Ron & Edie Enos Helen Rapp, Iris Bounds 5:00 PM Denee Scruggs, David Eiken, Megan Kennedy, Diana Piccolo, Gary Momphard, Allison Halter, Volunteer

5 WE ARE CALLED I love St. Ignatius s First Principle and Foundation, as explained by Father Michael Gaitley in his Consoling the Heart of Jesus study program. Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul. The other things on the face of the earth are created for man to help him in attaining the end for which he is created. Father Gaitley explains that when we keep our eyes on the first thing, all else falls in place. However, if we go after the second things first, we lose not only the second thing but also the first. Sounds just like Jesus words: Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be given you as well. (Mt. 6:33) Pure genius! ~Ginny Smithberg SENIOR UNLIMITED AFTERNOON GAMES On Sept. 11th we will gather from 1:00-2:00Ish pm to play some games. You can decide if you want to play a game that requires some skill or merely rely on luck. I am suggesting those of you with difficulty walking should park on Jefferson Street. Someone will let you in the door on Jefferson. For the first time, at least, we will play at the south end of the cafeteria, close to the small bathroom near the office. You don t have to call for this event; just come if you can. We will decide then how often you would like to come together. I am hoping once a week, or at least every two weeks. Sr. Elizabeth Ann PCCW AND ST MARTHA S GROUP We will begin meeting again on Wed., Sept. 6, at 9:15am; right after the 8:30 Mass. Along with other matters of discussion, we will be looking at the PCCW budget, making suggestions, and ratifying it for the year. Because St. Martha s Group was formed to be a small group under the umbrella of PCCW (Parish Council of Catholic Women, to which all women of the parish belong) we are inviting all women of the parish to join us at this meeting if you would like input into the PCCW budget. PCCW does much for the parish so we hope to see you at this meeting. Monthly Mass at Catholic Charities Everyone is invited to join Catholic Charities staff and volunteers at monthly Mass in the Carmelite Chapel, 424 E. Monastery St., Springfield. Mass begins at noon on the first Wednesday of each month. Bishop Rice will be the celebrant on September 6 May the infinite depth and breadth of Christ s Divine Mercy remind us that no would is too great for God to heal. Pray for Life: April 2016; USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Karen Gray, Agnes Wagstaff, Mary Fruge, Rose Harris, Catherine Ingraham, Terry Wilkinson, Thomas McGuiness, Bill Nichols, Teresa Smith, Richard Hund, Kathy Burkett, Steve Maddox, Alan Norris, Tom Wagstaff, Mary Ann Horton, Tom Frame, John Lipin, Aaron Morton, Diane Kiser, Willa Garrett CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY O'REILLY CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER Catholic Campus Ministry, Springfield, MO would like to thank you in advance for your continued support of our ministry. We can always use donations of the following items for our students: Rolls of paper towels, Toilet Paper, Pods of hot drink items for our free Keurig coffee bar, large containers of lemonade or cold drink mix, paper cups, 12 ounce hot drink with lids, paper cups cold drink, 13 gallon trash bags, trash bags-55 gallon drum liners, paper plates-large or small, plastic forks & spoons, gallons of canned chili, breakfast bars. Items can be dropped off at 847 South Holland. Thanks! FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK Saturday, September 30 Please join us in supporting the poor and less fortunate in our community. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul assists our neighbors with emergency food, bus passes, utility and rent assistance. Our walk starts at St. Agnes Cathedral and continues through center city and MSU campus. 8:30am registration, 9:00am walk. You may also register online at under Events Springfield. MO QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme: God is creating a church, built on rock. Reading I: Isaiah 22:19-23 Reading II: Romans 11:33-36 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 Question for Children: What are three things you know about Jesus? Question for Youth: Today s Gospel is about identity the revealing of Jesus true self. How difficult is it to you to reveal your true self? What holds you back from being who God created you to be? Question for Adults: If Jesus turned and asked you the same question, who would you say he is? How would you describe Jesus to someone who did not know him?

6 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Don't miss Springfield Catholic's newest event--irish Game Night on Saturday, August 26 at the Oasis Convention Center! Mark your calendars for this new event to see our four Springfield Catholic Schools teams compete on stage. Our teams won't know what games they are playing until that day, so it will be tons of fun! Gather your friends for a fun night out! You can purchase reservations for tables, individuals or points to support your favorite team online at Thanks for your support of SCS! For more information, please contact Suzanne Cronkhite, Director of Development, at scronkhite@scspk12.org or Mark your calendars to attend the St. Agnes High School/Springfield Catholic High School Annual Alumni Reunion to be held on Saturday, September 16, beginning with Mass at 5:00pm in the chapel at Springfield Catholic High School, followed by social hour and dinner. Honored classes for this year s event are: 1947, 52, 57, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 87, 92, and 97. Alumni from all high school classes are invited! Reservations must be made prior to this event. For more information, please contact Suzanne Cronkhite at Ext. 033 or scronkhite@scspk12.org. Employment Opportunities All employment opportunities and applications are available on the Springfield Catholic School s website at For details on these positions, click on the About tab at the top and scroll down to Employment Opportunities. Welcome to the Springfield Catholic School System! The Springfield Catholic School System is accepting registration for the school year. Our system is made up of 3 elementary schools (preschool thru 8 th grade) and 1 high school. For a tour, enrollment information or to check availability at various grade levels, please contact the school(s) in which you are interested: Immaculate Conception: (417) ; St. Agnes: (417) ; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: (417) ; and Springfield Catholic High School: (417) We have a strong Tradition of Faith, Service and Academic Excellence! VITAE FOUNDATION S PRO-LIFE EVENT - THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 MORRIS CONSERVATION CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD. Vitae Foundation is a non-profit, educational organization focused on creating a Culture of Life by using researchbased messaging and cutting edge media to inform women facing an untimely pregnancy about local Pregnancy Help Centers; educating the public about the value and sanctity of human life; and restoring the value of life as a core belief in the American culture. Tickets for the local event are $50 ($25 is tax-deductible). For reservations call or visit our website: Part-Time Position Open: St. Joseph Parish in Springfield is looking for a qualified person to share the Pastoral Associate/Director of Religious Education position. We are looking for a pleasant person to cooperate in a team ministry. This person must be a practicing Catholic with some theological and/or pastoral experience. Send resume to Fr. Denis Dougherty, O.S. B. at St. Joseph Parish, 1115 N. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65802, fax to (417) , or to denisosb1@yahoo.com BEGINNING EXPERIENCE-COPING WITH LIFE ALONE Begins: August 24, 6:30 pm The 6 week COPING class is designed to help individuals work through the trauma of losing a spouse through death, divorce or separation. Sessions are facilitated by a team of men and women who have been there. COST:$ WHERE: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2200 W, Republic Rd., Springfield. Just come and register or, for more information contact: Leigh Ann , Diane Cell: or Donna Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri - Dinner for Life Friday, September 15 Dedicate an evening to supporting the moms and babies of LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home! Grab a few friends and help homeless, pregnant women achieve self-sufficiency and give their babies a healthy start in life. It s a fun-filled evening with silent and live auctions, a great dinner and personal reflections from a LifeHouse graduate. Live Auction items are amazing this year! Trips to Iceland, Italy and Sonoma County, a St. Louis Cardinals suite for one game in 2018, and even an evening with friends at Bishop Rice s home! Sept. 15, 6 pm, White River Conference Center, 600 W. Sunshine St. Tickets: $75; Tables of 8 For more information or to buy tickets, visit ccsomo.org, or info@ccsomo.org, or call (417) MISSION POSSIBLE It is time for us to put out another Mission Possible, our parish newsletter. The deadline for all articles is Friday, September 1. If you re part of a parish group and would like to have news shared with the parish, please send an article to Sabrina at sschmidt@saintagnescathedral.org. Each article should be no more than half a page long. Sabrina will edit and fit each article accordingly. Again, the deadline is Friday, September 1.

7 STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE August Income Report August Income Weekly Envelopes Week 1-3 August Budget Still Needed 21, , , Plate 2, , , Maintenance 3, , , ADDITIONAL AUGUST DONATIONS Tuition Assistance..2, St. Vincent de Paul/Pantry.....1, Total $4, DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT FUND To date our parish has pledged $69, from 230 families toward our goal of $91, and 288 families. Thank you! Utilities 2, , This Week s Stewardship Message In today s readings, St. Paul reminds the Romans-and usthat all things come from God: For from him and through him and for him all things are. Good stewards understand that all is gift and share generously the gifts of time, talent, and treasure with which they ve been blessed. The Diocesan Perpetual Adoration, which takes place at Holy Trinity s Chapel, is held around the clock. Are you available to own an hour of Adoration? There is a need for 2am Sunday, 3am Sunday and 3am Thursday. And also on Saturdays at 1pm and 2pm. Many adorers have shared of the inner peace and blessings they have received while praying before the Blessed Sacrament. Please call Joyce Blades at or Diane Hoy at if you are interested in signing up. BINGO UPDATE Our Queen of Hearts grew $942 last week and will begin the evening on August 23rd at $14,8562, and that s just the beginning! Tickets will be sold until after halftime when one lucky person will have the opportunity to try to find the Queen s hiding place. There are only eleven cards remaining and the she is in one of them. Again, sadly, I can t tell you what will happen on August 23rd since this update will be off to the printer before that date. You can check our bingo face book page to catch the latest info. Special thanks to Pat Mithelavage who has organized and sold 50/50 tickets for years. She is largely responsible for the success of this event. I can tell you for sure that Wednesday, August 30 th, is birthday night. All August birthday players will receive a free six-pack if they present a picture ID. Hmmm.I wonder if the Queen will be a birthday gift to someone. ~Ginny Smithberg Ken and Karen Pesek Some of you have expressed interest in knowing about our life in the Southern Colorado mountains. Karen has written a blog that can be accessed through: karenpesek@wordpress.com You may subscribe and notification of new entries will be sent to your account. God Bless all of you! Join us every Wednesday at the K of C Bingo Emporium 2340 W. Grand, 2nd parking lot Horse Races and Bingo Sales begin at 4:30 PM Bingo begins at 6:30 PM Like us on Facebook! Bingo Springfield Missouri Wednesday St. Agnes RIDE NEEDED: An older woman who uses a cane and sometimes a wheelchair would like a ride to Saturday evening Mass. She lives just off Glenstone near the water tower. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: A gentleman who lives near Bass Pro needs a home Eucharistic Minister. GIFT/PURCHASE CARDS St. Agnes Cathedral has gift/purchase cards (SCRIP) available in the parish office during business hours Monday through Friday. These cards are full value and good up to two years or longer. Proceeds go toward our tuition assistance program for deserving children in Catholic grade or high school. There is no extra cost when you purchase a card. We have cards for several restaurants, businesses, and some hotels. Buy them for gifts or purchase for your own use. Cards we don t have in our inventory must be ordered by Mondays at 8:30am to receive that same week. Contact our front desk volunteers with any questions.