St. Agnes Ministries and Organizations

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1 St. Agnes Ministries and Organizations

2 Spiritual Help

3 Amore Project Support the Church by rediscovering the family as the Domestic Church. We seek to strengthen marriages and those in single life through a deeper understanding of God's spousal love for every person. Small, in-home group meetings upcoming. Kathy Brown kbbrown1@verizon.net Arlington Diocese Council of Catholic Women Provide hospitality, service, and spirituality. Ongoing Melanie Rigney (C) melanie@melanierigney.com Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Office Represent St. Agnes Parish at the diocesan level. Ongoing Kathy Brown kbbrown1@verizon.net Diocesan Liaison for the Office of Child Protection (staff position) Monitor St. Agnes Parish and School employees, and all those who volunteer with children at St. Agnes to ensure they meet the requirements for compliance with the Diocesan Child Protection policy. Ongoing Joan Biehler (W) x130 protect@saintagnes.org Diocesan Office of Work hand in hand with the Ongoing Katie Vocations Liaisons Diocesan Director of Vocations to Lundstrom support vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We do this through prayer and presence in our school, youth, and young adult ministries. Extraordinary Ministers Support the liturgy by distributing Weekday Marga of Holy Communion Holy Communion at weekday and and weekend Pirozzoli macpirozzoli@gmail.com weekend Masses. Masses, funerals, weddings and as needed First Friday Vigil To pray in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus alongside the Immaculate Heart of Mary, including Mass, Confession, Adoration with Benediction, the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and more. The first Friday of every month, 9:00 PM 2:00 AM Helen Venzon helenvenzon@gmail.com

4 Homebound Parishioner Visit the parish homebound Saturday Marga Visitation on a weekly basis to pray, read or Sunday Pirozzoli homebound@saintagnes.org Lamb of God Prayer Group Scripture, and provide Holy Communion. Charismatic prayer group that praises our Lord in song and Scripture, including prayers from the Liturgy of the Hours. Members reach out to others through structured intercessory prayer and personal witness. after Mass. Individual schedule arranged through team leaders and Homebound Coordinator. As announced Karen Hurley hurleykaren39@yahoo.com Lectors Read Holy Scripture and intercessions at all Masses. Individual schedules arranged electronically Joan Biehler (H) biehlerj@aol.com Parish Library Provide books, CDs, videos, and other religious materials for the spiritual growth of adults and children. Sunday Mornings Peggy Palizzi (H) pegpalizzi@gmail.com Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Encourage and coordinate Eucharistic Adoration of our Lord Jesus Christ in the St. Agnes Parish Adoration Chapel. Daily 4:00 AM - 1:00 AM Michael Sirotniak (W) x109 msirotniak@saintagnes.org Regnum Christi & Legionaries of Christ Focus on forming and launching Parish Lay Apostles through individual and family development. Ongoing Helen Yalbir Fr. Andrew Gronotte, LC (W) hyalbir@regnumchristi.net agronotte@legionaries.org Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Provide religious instruction to individuals interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Monday evenings from September through May Bernadette Michael (W) dre@saintagnes.org

5 Sacred Music Give glory to God through sacred music: Parish Choir, Bell Choir, Resurrection Choir, St. Agnes Ensemble, cantors and instrumentalists. Weekend Masses/Holy Days/Funerals/ Weddings; contact Laura for schedule Laura Cooman (W) x131 Sacristans Provide support to prepare the altar for Sacred Liturgy. Sodality of Saint Monica Provide spiritual support and encouragement for candidates and catechumens in the RCIA class. Daily and weekend Masses, funerals, weddings, and as needed 4 th Monday of the Month, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Ruth Foster (C) ruthefoster@earthlink.net Helen King (C) lizydrp@va-kings.com Spanish Apostolate Celebrate Mass and gather as a community on a weekly basis. Monday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Church Daisy Funes (C) d.funes53@gmail.com That Man is You Men's Faith Building Saturdays 7:00 AM 8:30 AM Keith Kelly (H) kkelly@ratereset.com Ushers Welcome parishioners and visitors to St. Agnes Church. Collect offerings. Guide congregation for Holy Communion. Distribute bulletins. Provide assistance during liturgy as needed. Saturday and Sunday Masses Jim Holland Joseph McInerney (H) jholl2473@aol.com (C) jmci5369@gmail.com Walking With Purpose (WWP) Deepen understanding of Sacred Scripture. WWP is a Catholic women s Bible study. All women, regardless of previous Bible study experience, are welcome. Weekly from September through March. Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Kristen Allen (H) stagneswwp@gmail.com Wedding Committee Answer questions concerning wedding protocol prior to the wedding. Assist the priest at rehearsal. Set up the church prior to the wedding; assist with the ceremony; and return the church to order following the celebration. As needed Sandra Peterson pehp@comcast.net

6 Mercy Help

7 Arts & Crafts Ladies who share talents in Weekly Kitty Danyliw (H) needlework and crafts to benefit St. workshops Agnes Church and School through on Mondays the proceeds of an annual Christmas 9:30 AM - Mary Ann (H) Bazaar and Boutique. 12:00 Noon, McCoy maryannmccoy2@gmail.com March through October. The Bazaar is held in November; the Boutique occurs in December. Brother Dennis Identify missions and social Ongoing Jean Shirhall (H) outreach programs that will receive jshirhall@gmail.com financial support through parish tithing. Cherrydale Prayer Visit, pray the Rosary, and bring Mondays and Dan Palizzi (H) Group Holy Communion to the elderly Wednesdays danpalizzi@aol.com and infirm residents of Cherrydale following the Health & Rehabilitation Center. 9:00 AM daily Mass, and First Friday Masses at Cherrydale with a priest Christ House Team Gather groceries, prepare Once a month Melissa Bartle bartlmelissa1@gmail.com food, and joyfully serve hot, on the first balanced meals at Christ House Tuesday or Anthony yensonac@aol.com homeless shelter in Alexandria. Second Yenson Thursday from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Alice Paxton alice.paxton@ikorglobal.com Flower Committee Provide weekly flower Thursdays at Mary Ann (H) arrangements and daily care of the 10:00 AM plus McCoy maryannmccoy2@gmail. flowers and plants in the church. daily com maintenance Donna Owen dfowen1@comcast.net Food for Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Organize, collect food, load truck, and deliver food to Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Parish in Madison County West Virginia. Saint Agnes Girl Scouts deliver food at Easter; Boy Scouts deliver at Thanksgiving. Amber Roseboom (W) x 127 aroseboom@saintagnes.org Kenya Project Provide clothing, shoes, and financial support for orphan education at the Meru Children's Home in Kenya, Africa. As announced Ruth Foster (C) ruthefoster@earthlink.net

8 Knights of Columbus Dedicate time, talent, and resources to support Catholic family life through the world s largest Catholic fraternal and family organization. Meetings arranged through the Parish Coordinator. Landscaping Committee Design, install, and maintain landscaping across the Parish Campus. Seasonal, as needed Jean Shirhall (H) jshirhall@gmail.com Legion of Mary Primary purpose is the sanctification of its members through prayer, attendance at the weekly meeting, and two hours of works to include door-to-door evangelization; nursing home visitation; Pilgrim Virgin Program coordination, and other works as approved and/or requested by the Pastor. Mondays at 7:00 PM; 2- hour weekly service commitment Phil Anderson (H) (C) pyesanderson4706@verizon. net Meals on Wheels (MOW) In concert with other Arlington churches, volunteers deliver prepared meals to Arlington homebound. St. Agnes currently provides volunteers for seven MOW routes per month. Seven teams of two volunteer once per month on various Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Sara Cruley saracruley@gmail.com Migration and Refugee Outreach Provide compassionate resettlement services to help refugee newcomers get on their feet. As needed Jean Shirhall (H) refugees@saintagnes.org Parish Help Organize parishioners to connect with ministries that match their interests, talents (charisms), and skills. Annually in Spring Paul Chaloux (C) paulchalouxjr@gmail.com

9 Parish Liaison Network Represent St. Agnes Parish at Quarterly, as Katylee (C) (PLN) for Catholic Catholic Charities quarterly announced McInerney Charities meetings and event planning. through the Catholic Charities Director of Volunteers Project Help Help students connect with ministries for service experience. Annually in Fall Paul Chaloux (C) Pro-Life Awareness Team Celebrate and protect the dignity of human life from conception to natural death through projects that support and raise awareness of Pro- Life initiatives. Various projects throughout the year Anne Marie Polak Sally Yenson Remembrance Circle Support for Separated or Divorced Catholics Offer support, prayer, and conversation with the bereaved of the Parish. Provide occasional guest speakers and workshops. Support, nurture and deepen the faith of separated or divorced Catholics through a spiritual program which meets monthly, hosting guest speakers on designated topics. Monthly, Sundays 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM; hosts All Souls Day Mass & Reception 4th Sunday of each month from 7:00-8:00 PM Karen Swingle remembrancecircle@ saintagnes.org Cheryl Samuel arlgal91@gmail.com Sunrise Nursing Home Provide weekly prayer and Holy Wednesdays: Marga (C) Communion service to the residents 1:15 PM - 2:30 Pirozzoli macpirozzoli@gmail.com of Sunrise Nursing Home on Glebe PM Road. Support monthly Mass at Sunrise. Brigid (C) Brakefield digirb@aol.com Anne Jones (C) jonesfamily5@live.com

10 Hospitality Help

11 Donut Sunday Provide donuts and a time of fellowship after Masses. Once a month after 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses Anita Rogers anita.rogers@comcast.net Lenten Fish Fry Cook and serve a delicious fried In the Parish Tisha Clark tishamclark@gmail.com fish dinner for all parishioners, Center on the staff, and visitors. final Friday evening in Lent Lenten Soup Suppers Organize groups that host Friday Fridays in Amber (W) x127 soup suppers during Lent for Lent 5:30 PM - Roseboom aroseboom@saintagnes.org family fellowship and healthy 7:00 PM meat-free meals. Michael (W) x109 Sirotniak msirotniak@saintagnes.org Notre Dame March For Life Student Trip Provide food and lodging for Notre Dame students attending the March for Life. Annually around January 22 nd Claire Capretta cmcfam01@gmail.com Parish Picnic Provide a welcome experience of games and food to all parish families and friends. Annually, September Sodality of Celebrations Arrange parish celebrations for Major Church Michaela (C) Saints' Feast Days. Feast Days Herndon celebrations@saintagnes. org Welcome Team Welcome visitors and new parishioners with brunches dinners and parish information. Periodic dinners and brunches as announced Marga (C) Pirozzoli celebrations@saintagnes. org Emily Paxton (H) welcome@saintagnes.org

12 Youth Help

13 Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Offer organized athletics in faithfilled environment for students in grades 3-8. Track, tennis, cross country in Fall; basketball and track in Winter and Spring Edward McFadden (H) (C) Challenge Club for Girls Help girls grow in knowledge of their Catholic faith, strengthen their friendship with Christ, and make a positive impact on their families, friends, and on the world around them. (Grades 2 through 8 and high school team leaders.) 2nd Friday of the month from 5:30 PM 7:00 PM in the Lower Church, Dinner is Provided Kathryn Foley (H) (C) challenge@saintagnes. org Conquest for Boys from 5th - 12th Grade Instill virtue, develop character, and form a missionary heart through sports, dynamic activities, and faith formation. Club members enjoy a wholesome atmosphere in which they naturally develop a relationship with Jesus Christ, their brother and friend. Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the Parish Hall Fr. Andrew Gronotte, LC agronotte@legionaries.org Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Boys Leadership Training (Pack 111 = Grades 1 to 5) (Troop 111 = Grades 6 to 12) Pack 111 meets once a month on Friday nights or Sunday afternoons. Troop 111 meets weekly on Mondays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Mark Allen (both Pack & Troop 111) Sean Ruff (Pack 111) John Brennan (Troop 111) (C) mallen@americanpublic.us (Chartered Org. Rep.) sruff2000@gmail.com (Cubmaster) jjbrennaniiilaw@gmail. com (Scoutmaster) Girl Scouts Girls Leadership Training (Grades K to 8) Meetings once per month during the academic year. Contact Cristina for the schedule. Cristina Marcus (C) cristina.portuondo@ gmail.com

14 Lion and Lamb Club Gather young children and their caregivers for bimonthly play dates to build respectful and caring relationships with a common thread of faith. Birth to school age. Tuesdays or Thursdays 10:00 AM 11:30 AM; twice per month. Lisa Magdaleno lionandlamb@ saintagnes.org Nursery 15 months - 5 years 9:00 AM Lindsay Sunday Mass on O Connell the first and third Sunday of every month in the Lower Church (C) lindsayoconnell@gmail. com Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Assist teachers, administrators, and staff of St. Agnes School in their mission to educate and support students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. Throughout the School Year Karen Vasquez (Current President) pto@saintagnes.org Religious Education Furnish religious education and instruction in the Faith for non-catholic school children in grades pre-k 8. Sundays 10:10 AM - 11:25 AM Bernadette Michael Marie Macnamara (W) dre@saintagnes.org (W) re@saintagnes.org Sacred Music St. Agnes has two youth choirs: Junior Children's Choir (Grades 1-2) and Children's Choir (Grades 3-8). Contact Laura for the schedule and more information. Weekend Masses/Holy Days/School Masses; contact Laura for schedule Laura Cooman (W) x 131 lcooman@saintagnes.org Saint Agnes School Provide award-winning Catholic Monday - Jennifer (W) x102 Education for pre-k grade 8. Friday, 8:00 Kuzdzal jkuzdzal@saintagnes.org AM - 3:15 (Principal) PM (W) x104 Ann Reid (Assistant Principal) areid@saintagnes.org

15 Saint Agnes Youth Ministry SPARK Sacrament Prep Provide instruction for young people grades Offer guidance and opportunities that equip them to grow in faith, meet friends, and have fun. Enable teens in grades 9-12 to understand the Catholic Faith through Sacramental preparation. Youth Group meets Sunday evenings from 6-9 PM. Small group Bible study for girls meets Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM. Serve Breakfast at Christ House the third Saturday of each month. Other service opportunities as announced. Anne Ray org As needed. Kathryn Brown Young Adult Ministry Provide opportunities for young adults (ages 22-35) in the parish to engage in fellowship and serve their community. As announced. Alexa Fee Frank O Donnell alfee91@gmail.com frnkodonnell92@gmail.com

16 Saint Agnes Catholic Church 1910 North Randolph Street Arlington, VA