PARISH OFFICE AND STAFF

304-925-2836 / Fax: (304) 205-7985

Office Hours Monday-Friday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

José Manuel Escalante

Mr. Aaron Allred

Bookkeeper……stagnesbk@suddenlinkmail.com

Mrs. Rosemary Severn

Music Director….... ratkinson57@gmail.com

Website: www.stagnescharlestonwv.org

Email: stap1101char@dwc.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stagnescharlestonwv

Twitter: @SaintAgnesWV

St. Agnes Elementary School and Pre-K (3+4)

304-925-4341 / Fax: (304) 925-4423

Mr. Christopher Bulger

Principal………. cbulger@stagneswv.org

Mrs. Tara Spruce

Secretary……… tspruce@stagneswv.org

Website: www.stagneswv.org

E-mail: info@stagnes.org

St. Agnes Child Development Center

Ages 8 weeks to 5 years

304-925-4579

Mrs. Sharon Bowles

Director………. sbowles@stagneswv.org

Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Stewardship Parish 49th Street and Staunton Avenue, Charleston WV 25304 Phone: 304-925-2836 www.stagnescharlestonwv.org Vol. 118

Our Parish Mission Statement

St. Agnes Parish, a Christian family located in Kanawha City, is a multi-generational community committed to Catholic spiritual and moral values. We hare the Gospel of Christ

through the liturgical, charitable, and social efforts as we endeavor to live out our baptismal call” All are welcome, especially visitors, guests,

and those new to the community.

May 17, 2020

Tue 19 06:30 PM Victims of the Coronavirus

Wed 20 08:30 AM St. Agnes School Staff & Students

Thu 21 06:30 PM Carmen Melida Umaña [D]

Fri 22 08:30 AM Chris and Becky Hunter [L]

Sat 23 05:00 PM The Parlak Family [L] By Fredric & Christina Thomas

Sun 24

08:30 AM Marian Bias [D] By Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Taylor

10:30 AM People of the Parish

12:30 PM Hispanic Community

Regular Mass Schedule

Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, & 12:30 pm (Spanish) Monday NO MASS Tuesday 6:30 pm

303030

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Anointing of the Sick within the Mass

Liturgy Schedule

Offer A Mass… Offer a Mass for your loved ones, living or deceased. Offer a Mass for anyone who is in need of God’s assistance, for the sick, unemployed, or for any good intentions you have. If you would like to schedule a Mass please contact the office or fill the Mass intention envelope from the vestibule and drop it in the collection basket. A suggested donation for a daily Mass is $10.00 and $20.00 for weekend Mass.

May the Lord bless you!

MASS INTENTIONS (May 19 - 24)

Daily Readings - May 18 - 24

Monday Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15

Thursday Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn 16:16-20

Friday Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Jn 16:20-23

Saturday Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28

Sunday Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28

INTENTION OF THE MONTH OF

POPE FRANCIS

For Evangelization - For Deacons

We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating

symbol for the entire Church.

https://www.popesprayer.va/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/THE-HOLY-FATHERS-PRAYER-INTENTIONS-2020-ENG2.pdf

To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Bishop Mark Brennan has

suspended all Masses and events until further notice.

Thank you, and stay healthy!

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

Section Two: THE CREEDS Chapter One: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER

Article One: “I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth”

Paragraph Two: The Father

IV. The Divine Works and the Trinitarian Missions

The whole divine economy is the common work of the three

divine persons. For as the Trinity has only one and the same

natures so too does it have only one and the same operation:

"The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are not three principles

of creation but one principle." However, each divine person

performs the common work according to his unique personal

property. Thus the Church confesses, following the New

Testament, "one God and Father from whom all things are, and

one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things are, and one

Holy Spirit in whom all things are". It is above all the divine

missions of the Son's Incarnation and the gift of the Holy Spirit

that show forth the properties of the divine persons.

Being a work at once common and personal, the whole divine

economy makes known both what is proper to the divine persons,

and their one divine nature. Hence the whole Christian life is a

communion with each of the divine persons, without in any way

separating them. Everyone who glorifies the Father does so

through the Son in the Holy Spirit; everyone who follows Christ

does so because the Father draws him and the Spirit moves him.

Catechism of the Catholic Church, §§ 258-259.

Ministry of the Sick: For more information contact us at 304-881-3228, 304-307-2207, 304-539-4630

Our weekend Mass will be broadcast live on our Facebook page each week on Saturday at 5:00 pm, and it will remain available to view afterwards

on Facebook and on our Parish website at www.stagnescharlestonwv.org.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS for May 23 - 24, 2020

TIME EMHC LECTORS ALTAR

SERVERS COUNTERS

ALTAR LINENS

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

5:00 pm

8:00 am

10:30 am

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

SIGN BEFORE THE GOSPEL

Question: I have been going to Mass for years and have always wondered: why do we make the three signs of the cross before the Gospel?

Answer: Certainly, many people go to Mass or other devotions, doing and saying things out of habit or reverence and not really understanding the reasons behind some of these things. But everything we do has a meaning or purpose that helps us to worship better, proclaim our beliefs, or focus the attention of the people on something that has a greater importance or significance. A review of the meaning of various gestures and practices can help us have a deeper appreciation for what we do.

There is a little prayer that goes with the three crosses before the Gospel: “May the words of the Holy Gospel be on my mind, on my lips and in my heart.” In standing to hear the Gospel, we acknowledge that Jesus is present, and the words of the Gospel are addressed to us. All of the gestures and special postures we adopt before the Gospel are intended to help us prepare for hearing the Word as well as act on it. The incense, the Alleluia, the deacon or priest, and the special dialogue and announcement that introduces the Gospel help us focus our attention on the Good News we are about to hear. The three signs of the cross show our desire and good intention to hear and live the Gospel. ©LPi

“Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him.”

John 14:23

LITURGICAL EVENTS & NEWS

A Message from Most Rev. Mark

Brennan, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

DISPENSATION FROM THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS

While no member of the Faithful is bound to attend Mass where

impossibility arises, West Virginia borders a number of dioceses in

which Masses are still being publicly celebrated, and many of our

Faithful are easily able to attend those Masses. Owing to the grave

nature of the current public health crisis, and not wishing that an of

our flock be compelled to place themselves unnecessarily at risk, I

hereby dispense all those who reside within the territory of the

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston from their obligation to attend

Mass. The intention of this dispensation, along with the suspension

of public liturgies in the Diocese, is to encourage the Faithful to

practice “social distancing” and “self-quarantine” to the extent that

their state of life permits, by which we hope to contribute to the

containment and end of the current pandemic.

ST. AGNES NEWS

Office hours are weekdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm.

Masses Online

Bishop Brennan has released guidelines for parishes to submit a plan to resume the celebration of public

Masses within the next few weeks. We will be following the Bishop’s directives to make accommo-dations for everyone’s health and safety during this

transitional phase. When our reopening plan has been approved by the Diocese, we will be able to provide more details on our reopening. The Bishop’s letter is

available on our parish website. For now, we are still broadcasting our Sunday

mass online on our Facebook page and our parish website each week.

Votive Candles

Even though the church doors are closed, it is still possible for a prayer candle to be lit. Contact the

church during office hours with your intention and donation and your prayer will be said for you

and your candle will be lit.

Mass Intentions

While Mass is not being publicly celebrated at St. Agnes at the moment, Fr. Escalante is still celebrating

a private Mass with your intention. Contact the office to schedule your intentions.

Bulletins

If you would like a copy of the bulletin, they are located in a clear bin on a bench outside

the office door.

Safe Environment

To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may confidentially contact WV Child Protective Services at (800) 352-6513. To report suspected cases of child sexual abuse by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please contact one of the Bishop’s designees at (888) 434-2637 or (304) 233-0880: Sr. Ellen Dunn, ext. 264; Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; Fr. Dennis Schuelkens, ext. 270; or call the Office of Safe Environment at (304) 230-1504.

The diocese has provided a link on their website and on our parish website--www.stagnescharlestonwv.org if you would like to continue your donation without mailing a check. We appreciate your support of St. Agnes during this difficult time for all of us.

Common Grounds Outreach

THANK YOU to all who generously donate to our outreach program. Common Grounds has approxi-mately 900 households registered to receive food and utility assistance. The center has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we plan to open periodically for drive-through boxed food distribution.

Donations may be made by dropping off at church office during the week from 12-2 PM.

N u e s t r a V i d a C r i s t i a n a

Entorno Seguro: Para denunciar un incidente de presunto abuso sexual de menores, comuníquese con la agencia local del orden público o comuníquese confidencialmente con el Servicio de Protección de Menores de Virginia

Occidental llamando al (800) 352-6513. Para denunciar presuntos casos de abuso sexual por parte del personal de la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston a la Diócesis, comuníquese con uno de los delegados del Obispo al (888) 434-6237 o al (304) 233-0880: Hna. Ellen Dunn, int. 264; Sr. Bryan Minor, int. 263; Sr. Tim Bishop, int. 353, Pbro. Dennis Schuelkens, int. 270; o Oficina de Medio Ambiente Seguro, (304) 230-1504.

INTENCIÓN DEL MES DEL PAPA FRANCISCO. Por la Evangelización: Por los Diáconos

Recemos para que los diáconos, fieles al servicio de la Palabra y de los pobres, sean un signo vivificante para toda la Iglesia.

https://www.aciprensa.com/noticias/estas-son-las-intenciones-de-oracion-del-papa-para-el-2020-43401

DIVINA GRACIA EN ACCIÓN

“Porque dando es que recibimos”

Padre José Manuel Escalante, les invita a su ministerio misionero que apoya y fomenta las vocaciones sacerdotales y religiosa, a niños desamparados, a jóvenes estudiantes y a familias pobres. Ánimate y sé parte de esta hermosa misión pues “Todo lo que hagas por uno de estos pequeños, conmigo lo hiciste” -dice el Señor. (Mt 25, 45).

¡Que Dios los bendiga!

HORARIO LITÚRGICO DEL TIEMPO PASCUAL

(Del 19 al 24 de Mayo)

Aviso Importante

Por mandato del Obispo Mark Brennan, las Misas en público se han concelado para ayudar a detener la pandemia del Coronavirus; pero aun así, les invitamos a participar en la Misa Dominical que es transmitada en vivo en Facebook los sábados a las 6:30 pm. La Santa Misa permanecerá disponible en nuestro sitio de la red. Este es el link: http://stagnescharlestonwv.org/

LA ECONOMÍA SACRAMENTAL

CAPÍTULO PRIMERO: EL MISTERIO

PASCUAL EN EL TIEMPO DE LA IGLESIA

ARTÍCULO 2: EL MISTERIO PASCUAL

EN LOS SACRAMENTOS DE LA IGLESIA

II. Sacramentos de la Iglesia

Los sacramentos son "de la Iglesia" en el doble sentido de que existen "por ella" y "para ella". Existen "por la Iglesia" porque ella es el sacramento de la acción de Cristo que actúa en ella gracias a la misión del Espíritu Santo. Y existen "para la Iglesia", porque ellos son "sacramentos [...] que constituyen la Iglesia" (San Agustín, De civitate Dei 22, 17; Santo Tomás de Aquino, Summa theologiae 3, q.64, a. 2 ad 3), ya que manifiestan y comunican a los hombres, sobre todo en la Eucaristía, el misterio de la Cocmunión del Dios Amor, uno en tres Personas.

Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, § 1118.

El mensaje de la Virgen de Fátima sobre el poder del

Santo Rosario

Desde la primera de sus apariciones acontecida un 13 de mayo de 1917, la Virgen de Fátima reveló en su mensaje a tres niños pastores el poder del Santo

Rosario. En aquella ocasión Lucía preguntó si ella y Jacinta irían al cielo. La Virgen les dijo que sí, pero cuando preguntó por Francisco, la Madre de Dios contestó: “También irá, pero tiene que rezar antes muchos rosarios”. La Virgen de Fátima abrió sus manos y les comunicó a los tres una luz divina muy intensa. Luego María señaló: “Rezad el Rosario todos los días para alcanzar la paz del mundo y el fin de la guerra”. En la segunda aparición la Virgen María se les presentó después que ellos rezaron el Santo Rosario, y en la tercera ocasión Nuestra Señora les dijo: “Cuando recéis el Rosario, decid después de cada misterio: ‘Jesús mío, perdónanos, líbranos del fuego del infierno, lleva todas las almas al cielo, especialmente las más necesitadas’”. [En la cuarta aparición] Jacinta le preguntó a la Madre de Dios lo que quería que se hiciera con el dinero que la gente dejaba en Cova de Iría. María les indicó que el dinero era para la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y que lo que quedaba era para una capilla que se debía construir. En el día de la quinta aparición, los niños… se pusieron a rezar el Rosario con la gente y la Virgen. En la última aparición, [se produce el] milagro del sol, la Virgen pidió que hicieran en ese lugar una capilla en su honor y se presentó como la “Señora del Rosario”. Posteriormente, tomando un aspecto más triste dijo: “Que no se ofenda más a Dios Nuestro Señor, que ya es muy ofendido”. Esto sucedió el 13 de octubre de 1917.

https://www.aciprensa.com/noticias/el-mensaje-de-la-virgen-de-fatima-sobre-el-poder-del-santo-rosario-46992