December 14th, 2014

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT X GAUDETE SUNDAY
Clergy
Reverend Mark Moriarty, Pastor
Very Reverend Timothy Cloutier, In Residence
Reverend John Paul Erickson, In Residence
Reverend James McConville, In Residence
Deacon Nathan Allen
Sunday Masses
Saturday 5:15 p.m. (anticipated), with Benediction at 5:00 p.m.
6:30, 7:30 a.m. (Latin EF Low Mass) 8:30, 10:00 a.m. (Latin OF High Mass), 12 Noon
Weekday Masses
8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday (Saturday—Sung Latin Mass)
5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday
During school year, Mass on Thursday morning is at 9:30 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation
Watch bulletin for Mass schedules
Confessions
Saturdays: 3:30-5:00 p.m. and 7:30-9:00 p.m.
First Tuesday following the 7:30 p.m. Novena
Thursday before first Friday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
First Friday 7:00-7:50 a.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m.
First Saturday 7:00-7:50 a.m.
Adoration and Devotions
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Holy Rosary
7:30 p.m. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Friday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the
8:00 a.m. Mass until 5:00 p.m.
Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Chapel) at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 3:00 p.m. Vespers and Benediction of the Most
Blessed Sacrament
Parish Office Hours
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Contact Information
Parish Office 535 Thomas Avenue
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School Office 530 Lafond Avenue
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Rev. Mark Moriarty
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THE PASTOR’S PAGE
Welcome to the Church of Saint Agnes
Three Year Anniversary of the New Translation of the
Mass - Creed
Was born of the Virgin Mary is now Was incarnate
of the Virgin Mary.
As we continue our review of the significant changes for the
new translation of the Mass we now come to the Creed. I will
not cover every word change but only the most important.
Here we have another choice of an English word that more
directly corresponds to the original Latin, incarnatus. In the
words of John's Gospel we hear that, "the Word became
flesh" (John 1:14). The Catechism of the Catholic Church,
paragraph 461, explains that the theological term incarnate
refers to "the fact that the son of God assumed a human nature in order to accomplish our salvation in it.” The Son of
God was born of the Virgin Mary and he actually took on
human flesh, not just the appearance of being human.
One of the most obvious differences is the change from the
first person plural “We” to the more accurate first person
singular “I”. The new translation reflects the Latin Credo, “I
believe”. What is so significant about the change from “We”
to “I” is the simple fact that the ascent of faith is always done
first and foremost in an individual and personal fashion.
Your parents or your spouse cannot believe for you. We
only believe as a group because each one of us has been
given the gift of faith and cooperates with it, personally. During the Easter Season we are reminded of our baptismal
vows and are asked individually by the priest, “Do you believe in God the Father Almighty…? And the answer is, "I
do.”
All that is seen and unseen has now been changed to all
things visible and invisible. At first glance this might not
appear to be that significant of a change. However, there is a
very great difference between what is unseen and what is
invisible. Unseen could somehow be misinterpreted to include only material and quantifiable objects that are not presently being witnessed in some way. Whereas, what is invisible clearly includes those philosophical and theological concepts that are all too often denied in the modern world,
namely, spiritual entities such as the soul and grace. Just because something cannot be seen or measured does not mean
that it does not exist. The greatest of the non-physical beings
is, of course, Almighty God.
One in Being with the Father is now translated consubstantial with the Father. The word consubstantial is almost a direct rendering of the Latin consubstantialem. The new translation shows how philosophical concepts are proximate to the
faith and how they are in service of theology. Consubstantial
literally means “with the substance”. The word substance, in
turn, is understood as that which stands under. What is
meant by this is the essence and nature of a being or what
kind of a being it is. This concept helps us to separate what
is merely accidental versus what is a part of the unchangeable aspect of a thing. In regards to humans we have many
differences in respect to accidentals; however, we share the
same nature, rational animals. God, on the other hand, does
not have accidental differences because he is not just one-of-a
-kind he is the being whose being and essence is one and the
same. This apparently slight change in the translation helps
to reinforce the unity of nature between God the Father and
God the Son. It also validates the importance of good philosophical distinctions.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Mark Moriarty
EWTN AT SAINT AGNES
An episode of EWTN’s Extraordinary Faith will be
featuring the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint
Paul. Portions of the program were filmed at Saint
Agnes during the Church Music Association of
America (CMAA) conference in October 2013. Episode 3 will be aired on EWTN on Monday, December
15, at 2 a.m. and again on the same day at 5:30 p.m.
Informed sources tell us that the program also features the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the Church of
Saint Augustine in South Saint Paul. Dr. Robert Peterson, Dr. Virginia Schubert, and Fr. Moriarty were
interviewed as part of this program. More information on Extraordinary Faith Episode 3 can be found
on
the
program’s
website,
http://
extraordinaryfaith.tv/episodes/episode-3, and its
Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/
ExtraordinaryFaith. .
December 14, 2014
TODAY AT SAINT AGNES
Last Day to Buy Notecards
Come to Schuler Hall for your last chance to buy beautiful
Christmas cards featuring a drawing of Saint Agnes.
Advent Lecture - 1:30 p.m., Schuler Hall
Evangelical Counsel of Chastity
The Church of St. Agnes
is hosting a three-part
lecture series on the Evangelical Counsels in honor
of the 2015 Year of Consecrated Life. The first will
be held as the annual Advent Lecture. Fr. Cassian
Folsom, O.S.B., founding
prior of Monastero di San
Benedetto, Norcia, Italy—
the birthplace of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica—
will speak on the Evangelical Counsel of Chastity, examining the Counsel through the lens of both the lives of the consecrated and laity.
Christmas Choir Performances - 4:30 p.m
Nine Lessons and Carols, at 4:30 p.m. in the Upper Church
with choirs from grades 5 through 12.
Festival Chorus: Alumni and friends are invited to join the
Concert Chorale in singing Victoria's "O Magnum Mysterium".
Scores and a short rehearsal are at 4:00 pm in Schuler Hall
before the concert.
THIS WEEK AT SAINT AGNES
Mothers’ Group - December 17
Please join fellow parishioner mothers and their children
ages 0-6 on Wednesday, December 17th for our monthly get
together of the St. Agnes Mothers’ Group from 9:30-11:00
a.m. We will meet in the Bride's Room in the church basement to chat about raising children to not be materialistic (to
the best of our mothering abilities) and have toys for the
smaller children to play with. Please contact Cynthia Adkins
or Nell Alt for questions or if you've experienced a loss or
new baby for our meal train: [email protected].
Saint Agnes Homeschoolers Group - December 19
You are invited to gather next Friday in Schuler Hall after
the 5:15 Mass for a potluck dinner (no meat, please). Father
Moriarty will meet with the children in the upper church at
6:30 pm and speak to them about the Christmas crèche.
Fellowship time will follow in Schuler Hall. Please contact
Erna Kostuch at [email protected] with any questions.
Madrigal Singers—December 20
Stop by the St. Paul Hotel Lobby to hear Christmas carols from
the Madrigal Singers on December 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve *
04:25 p.m. – Sung Latin Vespers
05:15 p.m. – Vigil of Christmas – Latin High Mass with Schola
10:00 p.m. – Matins (Office of Readings)
11:15 p.m. – Christmas Music with Chorale and Orchestra
Midnight – Latin High Mass with Chorale and Orchestra
(W.A. Mozart, Coronation Mass, K317)
Thursday, December 25 – Nativity of Our Lord
6:30 a.m. – Mass at Dawn
(NO 7:30 a.m. EF Latin Low Mass)
8:30 a.m. – Mass During the Day
10:00 a.m. – EF Missa Cantata with Schola
12:00 Noon – Mass During the Day
2:00 p.m. – Sung Latin Vespers
Friday, December 26*
5:15 p.m. – Latin High Mass with Schola (Upper Church)
Saturday, December 27
8:00 a.m. – Latin High Mass with Schola (Upper Church)
5:15 p.m. – English Mass
(anticipated Feast of the Holy Family)
Sunday, December 28 – Feast of the Holy Family
6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon – English Masses
7:30 a.m. – EF Latin Low Mass
10:00 a.m. – Latin High Mass with Chorale and Orchestra
(Schubert, Mass in G)
3:00 p.m. Sung Latin Vespers
Monday-Tuesday, December 29-30 *
5:15 p.m. – Latin High Mass with Schola (Upper Church)
Wednesday, December 31 – Vigil of the Feast of Mary,
Mother of God*
5:15 p.m. – Latin High Mass with Schola
(anticipated – Upper Church)
Thursday, January 1 – Mary, Mother of God
6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon – English Masses
7:30 a.m. – EF Latin Low Mass
10:00 a.m. – Latin High Mass with Schola
(* 8:00 a.m. English weekday Masses as normal)
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
Please consider making a donation to our Christmas Flower
Fund in honor of a deceased family member or friend. These
gifts help defray the expenses associated with beautifying
our Church during this holy season. Envelopes can be found
in the pews and back of church, and can be placed in any of
the collections.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, December 14
Coffee and Donuts by Troup of Saint George
Chamber Choir Rehearsal (Kent) after the 10:00 am Mass
Latin Class (Bride’s) after the 10:00 am Mass
Advent Lecture (Schuler)............................................ 1:30 pm
Vespers & Benediction ................................................ 3:00 pm
Christmas Choir Performance (Church) .................. 4:30 pm
Monday, December 15
Legion of Mary (Bride’s) ......................................... 6:15 pm
Tuesday, December 16
Rosary (Chapel) ....................................................... 7:00 pm
Couple to Couple League (Schuler) ...................... 7:15 pm
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help ............... 7:30 pm
TCCC Rehearsal (Choir Loft) ................................. 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 17
Moms Group (Brides) ............................................. 9:30 am
Youth Religion Program (School) ......................... 6:30 pm
Men’s Club (Schuler).............................................. 6:30 pm
Saint Agnes Choir (Choir Loft) ............................. 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 18
That Man is You! (Schuler) ............................. 6:15 - 7:45am
Parish Children’s Choir ......................................... 3:00 pm
Friday, December 19
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 5:15 Mass
Homeschoolers Group (Schuler) ......................... 5:45 pm
Saturday, December 20
Confessions ........................................3:30-5:00, 7:30-9:00 pm
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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
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YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
NOVEMBER 30, 2014 - FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Pope Francis declared that a Year of Consecrated Life (YCL)
be celebrated throughout the world. YCL started on the First
Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2014. It will close on the
World Day of Consecrated Life (and the Feast of the
Presentation of the Lord), February 2, 2016. The Holy Father
has outlined these objectives for the year:
· Making a grateful remembrance of the past
· Embracing the future with hope and
· Living the present with passion
Keep updated on events and resources throughout
the Year of Consecrated Life by
visiting www.archspm.org/2015YCL
and on social media using #YCL2015.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, December 15
8:00 am Monica Cogan
5:15 pm Mary Jo Feltl and Family
Tuesday, December 16
8:00 am Paul K. Byers, Jr. †
5:15 pm Judy Wovotny (B)
Wednesday, December 17
8:00 am Tony Ferguson (B)
5:15 pm Katherine Turner †
Thursday, December 18
8:00 am Michael Flanagan †
No School Mass
5:15 pm Francis Wistrcill †
Friday, December 19
8:00 am Dorothy Widegren (B) †
5:15 pm Richard Dragos (A) †
Saturday, December 20
8:00 am Richard Layer (B) †
5:15 pm Mary Gail Woutat (B)
Sunday, December 21| Fourth Sunday of Advent
6:30 am Pearson Family
7:30 am Robert P. Gardner †
8:30 am Bill and Rita Hermes
10:00 am* Pamela Brown
12:00 pm Missa pro populo (For the people)
(A) Anniversary (B) Birthday
† Deceased *Sung High Mass
ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 20
5:15 pm Mass
Jonah Hintgen, Matthew Boeser, Chris Ethier,
Jimmy Bloomquist, Joseph Hintgen
Sunday, December 21
7:30 am Mass
Matthew Swanson, J.P. DeJak
8:30 am Mass
Chris Minwegen, Evan Most,Thomas Jalbert,
Garion Kobbermann, Philip Rother
10:00 am Mass
John Rose, Anton Praska, Jacob Rose,
Ross Wright, Joe Galush, Petrus Washburn,
Nate Bennett, Alousius Washburn,
Ambrose Washburn, Gregory Bennett
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