Saint Agnes Cathedral 533 S. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806 417-831-3565 www.saintagnescathedral.org
Easter Sunday St. Agnes Cathedral 533 S. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806 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 4:45-5:20 PM Wednesday and Friday 3:30-4:30 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: 866-5038 Ext: 200 - lpaulsell@scspk12.org Parish Office: 831-3565 FAX: 865-0367 Well of Life (Pantry) 418 S. Kimbrough, 869-2865 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). 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, 831-3565. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: When facing serious illness, please call Sr. Elizabeth Ann at the Parish Office, 831-3565. FUNERALS: For funeral arrangements, including condolence meals, please call Sr. Elizabeth Ann at the Parish Office, 831-3565. CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF SPRINGFIELD: For information, please call Paul Wunderlich at 866-6720. Visit us on the web at www.saintagnescathedral.org Springfield Catholic Schools at www.scspk12.org
From the Pastor s Desk, We find ourselves in the glow of the Easter Candle for the 50 days after Easter. Lent has ended very quickly, perhaps before some even knew it had begun. Our secular society is rushing after whatever will sell next in the stores, but the Catholic Church continues to celebrate the Resurrection of our savior. Christ walked the earth following His resurrection, appearing and strengthening the apostles and disciples for their mission ahead. Within the liturgy of the Catholic Church we relive those events of Jesus life. As we celebrated the liturgies of the Triduum, each of those liturgies were a reliving of those most special events of Jesus life. Those liturgies use all of our senses to help us experience those events. From the washing of feet, to processions, to incense, music, candles, extra readings, darkness, fire; all the senses were engaged. Some may ask what is the importance of redoing these liturgies each year? Easter is Easter, lets go to Church, out to eat and get on with the next thing. We, as adults, are no different than children. Repetition is an important role in imprinting both our brains and our spirits. When I work with our young people in the musical we practice the actions, the script, the music until it becomes a part of them. That is why they are so good up on the stage and are not nervous. Some students that are shy or reserved in person can become alive up on the stage. When we experience a stimulus over and over, the memories become a subconscious part of who we are. If that is true on the stage, it is true in liturgy. Symbols and signs connect us to the universal church, through generations and across the world. Our Easter Candle is an essential part of our worship, as it proclaims Christ alive, shining in a world of darkness and sin. The Easter Candle is lit during the Easter Season, during each baptism, and the celebration of a funeral liturgy. Throughout the Easter Season our churches are decorated in flowers, white and gold altar clothes, along with the Easter Candle all in celebration of the risen Christ. Lenten Alms for the Poor - 3,967.00 Alleluia! Chúa đã sống lại! Chính ngôi mộ trống trong Thánh Gioan đã mang lại đức tin cho các Tông Đồ, bà Maria Mácđala, cũng như biết bao người khác. Trong Phúc Âm Thánh Gioan, qua ngôi mộ trống, mỗi người kiếm được đức tin cho mình tùy theo mức độ chúng ta yêu Chúa. Càng yêu Chúa bao nhiêu càng lãnh được đức tin sớm bấy nhiêu. Người đầu tiên tin Chúa Phục Sinh là người môn đệ kia, kẻ đã tới mộ trước, cũng đi vào. Ông đã thấy và đã tin, (Gioan 20:8). Sau đó là Maria Mácđala (Gioan 20:14-17), rồi mới đến các Tông Đồ khác và Thánh Tôma (Gioan 20:19-29), cách riêng là tên của Thánh Phêrô được ghi chú vào danh sách những Tông Đồ được Chua bay tỏ mầu nhiệm phục sinh cho (Gioan 21:1-23). Chúa yêu thương tất cả những người theo Chúa. Nhưng tình yêu của Chúa khác biệt tùy theo tình yêu của mỗi người chúng ta đáp lại tình yêu Chúa. Qua hành động của tình yêu, các Tông Đồ đã kiếm lại đức tin cho mình và đã giúp biết bao nhiêu người lãnh nhận được đức tin nơi Chúa Giêsu Phục Sinh. Như Thánh Phêrô, qua niềm tin ngài được gặp thấy Chúa Giêsu Phục Sinh đã giúp hơn ba ngàn người lãnh nhận được đức tin nơi Chúa Phục Sinh (xem CV 2:41). Biết bao nhiêu người không được diễm phúc trực tiếp gặp và thấy Chúa Phục Sinh nhưng cuộc đời của họ được Chúa đánh động bởi những người đã thấy Chúa Phục Sinh. Chúa Giêsu Phục Sinh vẫn tiếp tục hiện diện với chúng ta và đánh động muôn người sau ngày phục sinh. Ngài đang hiện diện nơi những người đang làm chứng cho Ngài. Ngài đang hiện diện nơi một Giáo Hội sống động với những chứng nhân như chúng ta. Hãy tiếp tục dùng tình yêu của Chúa Phục Sinh để đánh động những tâm hồn chưa tin vào Chúa Giêsu Phục Sinh. Cha Thomas Truyền, CRM Thông Cáo Cộng Đoàn Đức Mẹ Hồn Xác Lên Trời (Announcements of the Vietnamese Comuunity) Easter Eggs Hunt Hôm nay sẽ có Easter Eggs Hunt cho các em tại sân cỏ của Giáo Xứ. Xin mọi phụ huynh dẫn con em ra tham gia. Chúa Nhật Long Chúa Thương Xót (Divine Mercy Sunday) Chúa Nhật tới là Chúa Nhật Lòng Thương Xót Chúa. Xin Chúc mừng Hội Lòng Thương Xót Chúa của Cộng Đoàn. Xin mọi người cùng với Hội Lòng Thương Xót Chúa của cộng đoàn tìm hiểu và lần hạt Long Thương Xót Chúa để cứu nhiều linh hồn cho Chúa.
Easter Sunday SUN Apr 1 MON Apr 2 TUE Apr 3 WED Apr 4 THU Apr 5 FRI Apr 6 SAT Apr 7 SUN Apr 8 THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH No CLOW, PSR, or Adult FF Easter Egg Hunt after 8:30am Mass No Vietnamese PSR PARISH OFFICE CLOSED School Closed 1pm Senior games & Pinochle players-c 9:15am St. Martha s Group Mtg - DR 6:30pm Bingo - Knight s Bingo Hall 6:30pm Adult Choir Practice - Cathedral 1:00pm Senior Resource Group - DR 8:30am CLOW 10:00am PSR & Adult FF - CL & DR 11:15am Vietnamese PSR 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 Mar 31 5:00pm NO MASS 8:00pm Ruby McNabb SUN Apr 1 7:00am Parish 8:30am Open Intention 10:00am Vietnamese Community 11:30am Open Intention 5:00pm Open Intention MON Apr 2 8:30am Open Intention 5:00pm Jerome Dougherty TUE Apr 3 8:30am Renee Clifford 5:30pm Mary Ann Nopper WED Apr 4 8:30am Open Intention 5:30pm Maria Pham THU Apr 5 8:30am Open Intention 5:30pm Open Intention FRI Apr 6 8:30am Open Intention 5:30pm Open Intention SAT Apr 7 8:30am Deceased Members of PCCW SUNDAY LITURGIES SAT Apr 7 5:00pm Catherine & Dorm Ferrell SUN Apr 8 7:00am Open Intention 8:30am Parish 10:00am Vietnamese Community 11:30am Fr. John Blaska 5:00pm SCHS Students 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, Connie McManus 8:30 AM Elizabeth Schatz, Mary Seibert 11:30 AM Nancy Maus, Carl Rapp 5:00 PM Denee Scruggs, Shelly Todd Servers 5:00 PM Hailey Collins, Alex Herrell, Griffin Martin 7:00 AM 3 Volunteers 8:30 AM Ian Morgan, Alyssa Nanneman, Alex Byram 11:30 AM Nicholas Gomez, Izabella Rangel, Volunteer 5:00 PM Jacob Nevills, Grace Ray Ushers 5:00 PM Carolyn Roth, Jeff Roth, 2 volunteers 7:00 AM Patrick McManus, 3 Volunteers 8:30 AM Bruce Bodine, Marilyn Fare, Steve Fare, Volunteer 11:30 AM Melvin Medley, Pat Mithelavage, 2 Volunteers 5:00 PM Jim Grier, 3 Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 5:00 PM Jackie Barlow, Dana Carroll, Teresa Gray, Paul Gray, Justin Herrell, Clara Horton, Rita Lipin 7:00 AM Glenn Kristek, Sr. Faustina Le, Allen Rues, Linda Stander, Cholet Sison-Switala, Cheryl Wagstaff 8:30 AM Keith Norton, Sarah Pittman, Michael Pittman, Ashley Rolewicz, Millie Schumacher, Jose Tirado, Curt Williams, Martha Baker, Ronnie Bell 11:30 AM Helen Rapp, Iris Bounds, Tish Burlingame, Edie Enos, Ron Enos, Cheryl Flynn, Cyril De La Rosa, Alana Myler, Debbie Myler 5:00 PM Nick Ferry, Shelly Ferry, Isy Harter, Arthur Hoogstraet, Jonna Mahy, Gary Momphard, Denee Scruggs, Kris Watt, Volunteer
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 Edward Rice will be the celebrant April 4 and Bishop Emeritus John Leibrecht will be the celebrant May 2. ROSARY IN THE CHAPEL Please join us for a Rosary in the Chapel at 8am on April 29, 2018. We expect to do this each time there is a fifth Sunday in a month. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. ST. MARTHA S GROUP St. Martha s Group will meet on Wednesday, April 4, at 9:15am in the Dining Room. Those who are able may attend the 8:30am Mass with us before the meeting. PINOCHLE Come play pinochle with us Monday afternoons at St. Agnes Cafeteria, 1:00pm until 3:00 or sometimes later when we re having too much fun to stop! We play partners, double deck, no nines. If it has been years since you played, or you played it a little differently, or want to come just for an hour or two, you aren t alone. We have written rules to use as you play. If you play cards but have never played pinochle, someone will teach you in a few easy lessons while you play. Just call Judy at the parish office to let her know you ll be coming and we ll set up enough tables: 417-831 -3565 ext 107 SENIORS UNLIMITED The Senior Resource group who have met with us several times in the past 6 years will return on Friday, April 6. I think the last time the group came with both a lawyer and an insurance agent that were particularly helpful. As the name of the group suggests, they tell us about resources available to older people in Springfield. School lets out at noon that Friday; we will have lunch at 1:00pm. It will be catered - no charge. Please call the office so we have enough food. S. Elizabeth Ann Weiler Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pauline Kacprowicz, parishioner Respect for the human person proceeds by way of respect for the principle that everyone should look upon his neighbor (without any exception) as another self, above all bearing in mind his life and the means necessary for living it with dignity. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1931. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Karen Gray, Rose Harris, Thomas McGuiness, Teresa Smith, Richard Hund, Kathy Burkett, Tom Wagstaff, Mary Ann Horton, John Lipin, Aaron Morton, Diane Kiser, Tom and Judy Love, Dan Bounds, Jayden Borges (baby), Doug Boswell, Don Wand, Agnes Wagstaff, Jeff Bazyn, Ben Horton, Willa Garrett, Katie Brooks, Rebecca Tembrook, Marcella Sweetin, Jackie Waddell, Judith Wheeler, Patricia Kutz Dierking, Karen Dobson, Don Rippee, Jeremy Cronkhite EXTRA HELP NEEDED FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES/LIFEHOUSE GROUNDS Our Garden Friends will soon begin their 6th season caring for the grounds and raised vegetable beds at Catholic Charities/LifeHouse! Our volunteers are from many area parishes and work about two hours once a month from March through October. Jill Bryant, volunteer coordinator at Catholic Charities, has identified 4 new areas that need special volunteer help: A volunteer to oversee the raised vegetable beds A volunteer who could plan and implement successful gardening in their new greenhouse (constructed by a volunteer group of union carpenters! Thank you to all!) A volunteer who would be willing to can the excess produce that can't be used by the residents A volunteer who is knowledgeable about fruit-bearing trees If you wish to volunteer or need additional information, please call Jana Hukriede at (417) 840-4109 or email at janahukriede@gmail.com. QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Easter Sunday Theme: Jesus has risen. Reading I: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Reading II: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel: John 20:1-9 Question for Children: What sacrifices do you make for those whom you love? Question for Youth: Even the disciples had a hard time understanding Jesus Resurrection-it is that surprising. What does Resurrection mean to you? What does Easter mean to you? Question for Adults: In what ways has God called you to die in Christ? How is this expressed in your own life?
Easter Sunday SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Please mark your calendar for Emerald Evening 24: Mad Hatter s Ball, Springfield Catholic Schools signature gala, on Saturday, April 14 at White River Conference Center. This gala raises funds to support the endowment for teachers salaries and provides new and updated technology items, from computers to teaching materials, for our students. Please contact Suzanne Cronkhite at scronkhite@scspk12.org if you are interested in attending, being a sponsor or would like to donate an auction item for Emerald Evening 24! Employment Opportunities ALL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND APPLICATIONS are available on the Springfield Catholic School System s website at www.scspk12.org. For more details on these positions, please visit www.scspk12.org, click on the About tab at the top and scroll down to Employment Opportunities. Welcome to the Springfield Catholic Schools System! The Springfield Catholic Schools System is made up of three (3) elementary schools (preschool thru 8 th grade) and one (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) 881-7000; St. Agnes: (417) 866-5038; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: (417) 887-6056; and Springfield Catholic High School: (417) 887-8817. We have a strong Tradition of Faith, Service and Academic Excellence! HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RETREAT Catholic Campus Ministry, in Springfield MO, is hosting their first high school senior retreat called Initium Novum. This retreat is open to all who will be entering college, including colleges outside of Springfield and Missouri. This retreat will give the tools needed to maintain and grow in faith in college. The retreat begins April 20 th, at 5 p.m. and ends April 21 st at 6 p.m. The cost is $25, meals and lodging will be provided. If you have any questions please contact Jenn Velten at jvelten@scspk12.org or call 417-865-0802. To apply please follow the link below to register! We hope to see you all there! http://ccm847.org/initium-novum-seniorhigh-school-retreat The BEGINNING EXPERIENCE RETREAT WEEKEND will be held Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, 2018 at the Maranatha Retreat Center. The retreat is for anyone widowed, divorced or separated who is looking for healing, hope and support with his or her loss. Trained facilitators present this faith-based weekend in a peer ministry program. Come join us for this quiet, reflective & spiritual weekend, designed to be a time of closure on the past and renewed hope for the future. Cost is $100. Scholarships and transportation are available. For information or to register, call: Mary Alice 417-838- 4651 or 417-887-5221, Diane 417-859-0175, or 417-870-688-8829 or Donna 417-529-1085. BISHOP S WALK FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES It s time to lace up your walking shoes and join together as our Catholic faith community for the 4 th annual Bishop s Walk for Catholic Charities! This year s walk will be Sunday, April 15, for parishes throughout southern Missouri and at centralized event locations in Springfield, Cape Girardeau, and Joplin. Parishioners may register on our website at www.ccsomo.org. Bishop s Walk is a fun, family-friendly, community-building event for your parish to join together in caring for the poor in our diocese. The requested minimum donation for participants is only $20 per person or $50 per family, and all proceeds support the poor and vulnerable members of our communities through the programs of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. Springfield parishes will walk at 1 pm at Springfield Catholic High School. Once again this year, the winning parishes in each category will have their names engraved on the trophies and a presentation to the parish by Bishop Rice. CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF SPRINGFIELD PRESENTS 2018 DAY OF PRAYER THEME: HEALING VIOLENCE Join us, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Church, 3555 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO. We will spend the morning in Centering Prayer, viewing a video that focuses on violence in the world and share our insights on how we can help each other heal from this violence. Mass (optional) is at 8:30am; registration begins at 9:15am with the program beginning at 9:45-1pm. If you have questions about the day, contact Barb DePue at 881-1381/democatsx2@gmail.com or Mary Ellison at 844-1318/maryellison@sbcglobal.net SACRED HEART TRIVIA NIGHT Sacred Heart Parish will hold their Seventh Annual Trivia Night on th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Entry fee is $10 per person (request maximum of 8 to a table). We will start serving food at 6:00 pm so come and enjoy the best Reuben sandwiches, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and hot dogs! The cost for a sandwich, chips, and a drink is only $5.00. Funds raised from the evening will help with the PSR and RCIA programs. For reservations, contact the Sacred Heart Parish Office at 869-3646, pay at the door, or mail your check to Sacred Heart Church. Help us make this evening a huge success by signing up your team or teams. We look forward to seeing you there!
STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE March Income Report March Income Weekly Envelopes Week 1-3 March Budget Still Needed 24,337.00 34,000.00 9,663.00 Plate 2,755.87 5,200.00 2,444.13 MARCH DONATIONS Lenten Alms for the Poor....3,967.00 Religious Education 225.00 Catholic Relief Services 700.00 Tuition Assistance. 5,812.00 Holy Land 135.00 St. Vincent de Paul/Pantry......1,607.11 Total $12,446.11 Maintenance 5,503.00 8,000.00 2,497.00 Utilities 2,093.00 3,340.00 1,247.00 This Week s Stewardship Message Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul, we share this good news whenever and wherever we can. DRE POSITION AVAILABLE Holy Trinity Parish in Springfield, MO (Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau) is in need of a Director of Religious Education. This position has responsibility for the Parish School of Religion program; sacramental preparation for First Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation; RCIA program; and Adult Education program. Holy Trinity is a medium sized parish of approximately 870 registered families. Employment would begin July 1, 2018. Applicant should have a Bachelor s Degree with experience in Religious Education and familiarity with current technology. Send resume to: Search Committee Holy Trinity Church 2818 E. Bennett St. Springfield, MO 65804 administrator@holytrinityspringfield.com 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 THE MIRROR SUBSCRIPTION Our bill from the Diocese this year for each St. Agnes parishioner to receive The Mirror was $9,296.00. So far we have received $2,870.00 towards that payment. Each subscription is $14.00. Please be sure to use your Mirror envelope and if possible include gift subscriptions for parishioners who may not be able to afford theirs. Holy Week Perpetual Adoration Hours: Please note that Perpetual Adoration at Holy Trinity in Springfield will be suspended from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3. DON T MISS St. Joseph Catholic Academy's 8 th Annual "An Evening at His Table" Dinner & Auction! Join us for an elegant evening on Saturday, April 14th, 2018 at the beautiful Diamond Room at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 2340 W Grant St. for a 4-course dinner, wine, drinks, music, live & silent auction items, and an evening of great fellowship all to benefit the children, families, and teachers at St. Joseph Catholic Academy. Hors d oeuvres at 6pm. Dinner at 7pm. Tickets: $60pp. Get tickets from Father Denis OR call 417.866.0667 OR go online to sjcaspringfield.org and click on "purchase ticket here" at the top of our homepage. 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.