OUR PARISH VISION: To know, to live and to share our faith in Christ.
OUR PARISH MISSION: To know Christ, and to make Him better known by welcoming all, teaching and sharing the Faith, providing worship and spiritual growth opportunities, and serving those in need.
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Mass TimesSunday Mass Schedule
- Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM English English EN Indoor Mass
- Sunday 8:00 AM English English EN Indoor Mass 10:00 AM English English EN Outdoor Mass (bring your own chair)
Daily Mass Schedule- Mon Tue ThuSat 8:00 AM English English EN Indoor Mass
- Wednesday 8:00 AM English English EN Communion Service cancelled until further notice
Holy Day ScheduleAsh Wednesday- March 2 7:00 AM English English EN Indoor Mass 9:00 AM English English EN Outdoor Mass 6:00 PM English English EN Outdoor Mass
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Confession TimesNone scheduled at this time due to Covid-19
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Events Calendar
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Thursday, March 4, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMVia ZoomRead More
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Friday, March 5, 6:00 PMAlso via live-stream on Facebook.Read More
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Read MoreSaturday, March 6, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Read MoreSaturday, March 6, 5:00 PM
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Read MoreSunday, March 7, 8:00 AM
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Read MoreSunday, March 7, 10:00 AM
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Read MoreMonday, March 8, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Friday, March 12, 6:00 PMAlso via live-stream on Facebook.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Is 1:10, 16-20Responsorial Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23Gospel Mt 23:1-12
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St Agnes School
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Parish egiving
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News from the Vatican
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For the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis wants Catholics to focus on greater communion and unity among all people.
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People should fast from gossiping and spreading hearsay as part of their Lenten journey, Pope Francis said.
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In a new interview, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI reaffirms that there is only "one pope," Pope Francis "very important" journey to Iraq, and United States President Joe Biden.
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All are welcome at St. Agnes!
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Welcome to St. AGNES!!! Watch our short VIDEO Intro:
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BISHOP BARBER’S 2/6/21 STATEMENT ON COURT RULING :
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St. Agnes lent Events - ALL ARE WELCOME !
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March 4 & March 18 at 6:00 PM: VIRTUAL Soup Suppers
JUST FAITH VIRTUAL LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS PRESENT :
*** Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti “On Fraternity and Social Friendship”
***Feed the hungry with the CRS Rice Bowls
As everyone knows, this year is different. Last year we only were able to have one Lenten Soup Supper before the Shelter in Place. This year we again cannot gather in person, but we want to still gather, socially and spiritually. We hope you will come with us to either listen in or join in the conversation about Pope Francis’ latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. You can download it for free at :
http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.htmlWe will meet for two Thursdays in Lent for a discussion of Pope Francis’ thoughts on the words and actions of St. Francis of Assisi. “Wherever he (Francis) went, he sowed seeds of peace and walked alongside the poor, the abandoned, the infirm and the outcast, the least of his brothers and sisters”.
For our action to help out brothers and sisters, we encourage everyone to participate in the Rice Bowl. They will be available after all the Masses on Ash Wednesday and the following weekend. If you don’t have a Rice Bowl, you can always donate at the end of Lent.
Feel free to enjoy a bowl of your own homemade soup as you join our conversation!
PROGRAM 6:00 – 6:15 pm —Check in and catch up socially
6:15 – 6:45 pm -- Opening prayer and conversation
on Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti
6:45 - 7:00 pm— Announcements and Closing Prayer
THURSDAY, MARCH 4: Short Presentation and follow up conversation
on chapters 1 and 2 of Fratelli Tutti.
click on this link to join the ZOOM meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82577300162?pwd=NkErZ2ZhMGFKMDRRZk14SHdDTlV3UT09
THURSDAY, MARCH 18: Short Presentation and continued conversation
on Fratelli Tutti.
“It is my desire that, in this our time, by acknowledging the dignity of each human person, we can contribute to the rebirth of a universal aspiration to fraternity…Fraternity between all men and women.”Contact info: Jack and Donna Walton,djtcwalton@gmail.com or 925 212 7679 for questions or for Zoom Link to join our Virtual Soup Suppers!
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New Mass SCHEDULES upDated 2/7/21
Dear St. Agnes Family,
Based on the directions from the Diocese, we are happy to inform you we will begin immediately to have daily indoor Masses at 8 AM. (live- stream). Our indoor Masses are restricted to the first 100 people due to the current seating arrangement and the need for continued social distancing.
For the weekend, our Saturday vigil service will change from 4 PM to 5 PM and will be indoors. On Sunday we will continue to have two Masses: 8AM (live-stream) will be indoors, and 10AM (live-stream) will be outdoors (weather permitting). Communion will be made available till 11 am. after the 10 am mass.
We will send out information about our Ash Wednesday celebrations soon.
Please take a minute and review these safety protocols for our indoor Masses:
Enhanced Safety Measures for indoor and outdoor Masses:
We will continue to follow and adhere to diocesan, county, and state COVID-19 guidelines:
1. Face coverings or masks are required at all times during Mass. (Both mouth and nose covered).
2. Six (6) feet of distance must be maintained between non-family members. (Families are encouraged to sit closely together.)
3. Sanitize your hands upon entry into the church. (For outdoor Mass, hand sanitizer will be available in the Communion reception line.)
4. In order to maintain social distancing, do not congregate before or after Mass.
5. Ushers may ask you to move if it appears social distancing is not being maintained. Please respond graciously and cooperate with such requests.
6. Refrain from using the church restrooms except in emergency.
7. Only one person is allowed in the restroom at any time, unless a parent is accompanying a child or if you are assisting someone.
8. At the end of Mass please be attentive to social distancing as you exit.
Self-Assessment Before Coming to Mass:
1. Have you or a member of your household tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days (2 weeks)?
2. In the last 48 hours, have you had any of the following NEW symptoms: Fever (100 F or 37.8 C) and Chills | Cough | Trouble breathing or Shortness of Breath | Wheezing | Muscle Aches | Sore Throat | Loss of Smell or Taste | Nausea, Vomiting, or Diarrhea | Headache?
3. If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions and are experiencing any of the listed symptoms, you are strongly encouraged to seek medical help. in a spirit of charity towards others, please do not come for Mass.
To Attend Indoor Mass:
1. No registration is required to attend Masses at this time. As indoor Mass attendance increases, we may add a reservation process for certain popular weekend Masses. We will communicate changes via Flocknote and updates to our webpage (www.stagnesparish.net).
2. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before Mass to allow enough time to take your seat. Please note: the doors will be closed once Mass begins.
3. Mass attendees must enter the church through the back (patio) doors and exit through the side doors.
The indoor Mass experience:
1. No public singing.
2. No kneeling during the Mass.
3. No shaking of hands during the Sign of Peace or holding hands at the Lord’s Prayer.
4. For the indoor Masses, Holy Communion will be distributed at the conclusion of the Mass.
5. Masks are to be kept on until you receive the Body of Christ and put them back after you consume the Eucharist.
We realize these temporary changes may be difficult, but we ask for your cooperation in a spirit of charity, and flexibility .
Once again, thank you for your prayers and cooperation!
Blessings
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Covid-19: A message from our pastorSt. Agnes Family,
The greatest weapon that God has given us is Prayer. Christians overcame every suffering with the power of prayer. The church has always faced persecution and suffering. The first 4 centuries the church faced political persecutions. The church also had to face famine, pandemics, natural calamities, wars, scandals and schisms through the centuries. And the church overcame all of those with prayer and faithfulness to God.
Now we face this pandemic - Covid-19. It has caused much suffering to individuals, families, communities and nations. How are we handling it as Christians?
“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” As wise people we know we have very little control over this situation. So instead of becoming upset and angry, how can we, Christians, make it an opportunity to grow?
In the face of this pandemic, our churches are closed, we can no longer easily gather as a community to worship, celebrate sacraments, share our ministries and reach out to one another. Even though our churches are closed, God is close to us in our hearts and homes. I noticed that many more people participate in the Holy Mass from home; thanks to the internet and TV stations.
St. Paul reminds us: “Do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal”. 2.Cor. 4:16-18.
For us Christians, this moment of suffering can be a golden opportunity. We have learned many important lessons: even when churches are locked, priests are not available, sacraments can not be celebrated... still we can keep our faith in our hearts and homes!
These days of being locked down need to be seen as a time of testing for our faith, much like the people of Israel experienced in the desert. It is a time of pruning so a greater harvest can be realized. God is preparing us for a new springtime of spiritual growth as individuals and as a parish family. Can we look past our pain and see God lovingly holding our hand and leading us toward heaven? Can we conquer our fear and reach out to others who need to hear this precious message?
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something strange were happening to you. .. Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will do right and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator.” (1Pet.4:12-19)
God is giving us an opportunity to grow in holiness. We may not get another opportunity like this in our lifetime. So let us make maximum use of it! Let’s devote ourselves to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Let us become a solid rock of faith for our family and community. We are the light of the world... it is time for us Christians to shine!
I am sure we will overcome this virus sooner or later. The church has survived and has been renewed again and again. We will return to normal life and prosperity because we believe that our God is in charge and He desires our best. But we should look back to these days as days of blessings when we had spiritual growth. All our suffering now will be glorified by the Love of God then.
We should be able to say with St.Paul “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.” 2 Cor. 4:8-10.
“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God.” (Rom 8: 35, 37-39).
Not even Covid-19 can separate us from the love of God.
So let us live in Hope and continue to believe in God’s providential Love !!!!
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A Welcome Letter from Our Pastor
Dear Friends,
Welcome to St.Agnes Church, Concord.
St. Agnes Parish has 50 years of history and tradition. It is a very vibrant parish where everyone is warmly welcomed. We are a multicultural community and you will find parishioners and staff to be very cordial and friendly.
Here you will find a parish that gives importance to prayer, service, hospitality, stewardship and community building. We have numerous groups and organizations that are very active in the parish. Our school continues to impart quality Catholic education. Our well planned and prepared liturgy is at the center of our parish life.
If you are new to the area, we warmly welcome you to our wonderful parish, and, if you are part of the parish, I thank you for your excellent spirit, stewardship and collaboration in making our parish so very much alive. And may Christ be alive always in our hearts and our parish.
Blessings,
Fr.Johnson