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Fr. Christopher Malatesta

Welcome to our Parish!

We Welcome Your Prayer Intentions

DAILY LIVE STREAM MASSES

Daily Mass Stream

Monday through Friday Masses

Stations of the Cross

Adoration

Available Any Time of the Day

WEEKEND LIVE STREAM MASSES

Click Live Stream to watch a Mass in Real Time. Live Streaming Masses (Sat. 4pm and Sun. 10am)

Recorded or Repeat of Mass: Missed a weekend Mass? View or download this week's previously recorded or past Mass.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP IN THIS CHALLENGING TIME

https://www.facebook.com/BishopMitch/videos/1039284996458235/

WE SHARE ON-LINE GIVING

Support your Parish through ELECTRONIC GIVING. Click on the link for more information and an easy way to fulfill your stewardship of sacrificial giving.

FOR THOSE NOT USING ON-LINE GIVING - PLEASE CONSIDER MAILING IN YOUR OFFERTORY ENVELOPES

Saint Agnes Parish

489 Main Street Dalton, MA 01226

THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday - Live Stream 4pm Sat / 10am Sun

PCTV 1301 4pm Sat.

DCTV 1301 5pm Sat

Holy Thursday - Live Stream 7pm.

PCTV 1301 7pm.

Good Friday - Live Stream 3pm & 7pm.

PCTV 1301 3pm.

Holy Saturday - Live Stream 7pm.

PCTV 1301 7pm.

DCTV 1301 7pm Sat.

Easter Sunday - Live Stream 10am.

COVID-19 INFO (Coronavirus)

Parish News

27 Mar 20 - Support your Local Parish in the Diocese of Springfield During the COVID-19 Crisis

26 Mar 20 - From the Desk of Fr Chris

26 Mar 20 - We Welcome Your Prayer Intentions

26 Mar 20 - PRIORITY Communication from the Apostolic Nunciature

25 Mar 20 - Announcement for extended School closure

17 Mar 20 - A message from Fr. Christopher Malatesta

Daily Mass (M-F) Available on-line from Saint Agnes beginning Wednesday, 18 March 2020 morning.

Weekend Mass (S-S) Available 4pm Sat & 10am Sun on-line from Saint Agnes. Please join us.

On our home page are two boxes - one for daily Mass and one for weekend Mass. Click on the appropriate link and it will bring you to the correct stream.

Daily Mass can be visited at anytime during the day! Weekend Mass can be visited anytime during the week and downloaded for your convenience.

Hope to see you tomorrow morning online! Thanks for your patience and be assured of my prayers. Please stay home, stay safe and be healthy.

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13 Mar 20 - A message from Fr. Christopher Malatesta

Help us spread the word. The Bishop has closed all Churches until further notice. There will be no Masses or programs. As the government recommends social distancing it is best we do not gather as crowds in Church. No Mass beginning tomorrow morning. FC

13 Mar 20 - COVID-19 Updated diocesan directive

Based on the current situation as well as the statements made today by Gov. Baker and the President, Bishop Mitchell Rozanskias issued these updated directives.

1/ All Masses and other activities are suspended in all parishes until further notice. I would strongly urge parishioners to view our televised Mass, the Chalice of Salvation which airs in Berkshire County at 6am Sunday on WXXA Fox23 Albany and elsewhere on WWLP 22News Sunday morning at 10am. And there will be 2 live streamed Masses, Saturday at 4pm and Sunday at 10am, via a link at www.stagnescc.com.

** Note: Regrettably, during the duration of this directive, there will be no access to the St. Agnes Parish doors.

** Only the Saturday 4PM and Sunday 10AM Masses will be streamed…with replays available on the hour following the Mass.

** There is no Daily Mass Live Streaming or Mass.

2/ The only exception for parish based activities would be Take & Eat programs which may continue at the discretion of the pastor.

3/All pastoral in-home and nursing home visits are to be discontinued unless the individual is in critical condition.

4/ Catholic schools will close for two weeks.

12 Mar 2020 - Catholic Life Conference Postponed - March 21 cancelled and rescheduled to October 17- same program and same speakers....https://catholiclifeconference.org/

12 Mar 2020 - St. Agnes Parish Living Stations scheduled for Wednesday, 18 March - Cancelled

10 Mar 2020 - Corned Beef Dinner has been cancelled - Refunds will be made available in the Church for those who can produce a ticket.

04 Mar 2020 - The Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts Directives for confronting the Coronavirus.pdf

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NEW "WORD ON FIRE" PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY

“The “Word on Fire” program presents an opportunity for all members of the parish to access the entirety of Bishop Robert Barron’s ongoing work in theology and spirituality, accessibly and conveniently.

Bishop Barron is a best-selling author of numerous books, essays and articles that illuminate some of the most important questions about our faith.

Bishop Baron has contributed as a religion correspondent to all major networks.

We offer the opportunity for 40 members of our parish to access and evaluate the “Word on Fire” program for 30 days so that we can make a well-informed decision about whether the parish should subscribe on an ongoing basis.”

With Lent fast approaching, we encourage you to take this opportunity and help bring inspiration to those who need it the most. The volunteers will be providing feedback for consideration of a parish-wide subscription and will not be solicited individually.

Please provide your name, phone, and email address to Lori Bracci at lori_bracci@yahoo.com or Diane Wojcik at diane.wojcik@mountainone.com. There will be a box at the church entrances to provide your contact information as well.

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PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Please be generous to your parish. Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure is all our responsibility. Our parish is funded and operated by your generosity and involvement. Please help us with our parish deficits by increasing your sacrificial giving amounts, joining Parish Pay, or more consistent use of offertory envelopes. Our Parish and School rely on your generosity. Thanks for all who sacrifice to help.

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CHC BRICK FUNDRAISER

There are still bricks available! We invite you to support the Camp by purchasing your personalized, engraved brick that will be placed in front of the Chapel and will become a part of the CHC history. Proceeds will go to renovation efforts at Camp Holy Cross. This project will beautify this sacred space and further the mission of the Camp. For more info. or to order your personalized brick, visit the Camp website at www.campholycross.org and click on “Buy a Brick Fundraiser”. Thank you for your continued support of the Camp!

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PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES

Pregnancy Support Services of Berkshire County has been registered in the Amazon Smile Program where a designated charity can receive a donation of 5% of your purchase (from Amazon) on the Amazon web site. Please consider designating PSS, 34 Depot St, Pittsfield, MA. Charity EIN# 23-7288887 as your charity to receive this donation. Thank you!

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ST. AGNES YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

We meet once a month (3rd Thursday of the month) at Saint Agnes Academy Library from 7-8pm. For young adults (ages 20-39) who seek to draw closer to Jesus Christ and His Church through worship, sturdy, discussion, fellowship and service.

For info. email: Fabricio. Fernandes8@gmail.com or dwojcik@bcn.net.

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Upcoming Events

Apr 4

4p-Mass-Live Stream

Liturgical Dates
Apr 5

_PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

Liturgical Dates
Apr 5

10a-Mass-Live Stream

Liturgical Dates
Apr 8

Passover (at sundown)

Liturgical Dates
Apr 9

7p-Chrism Mass*-Live Stream

Liturgical Dates

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PARISH LINKS

OUR SERVICE TO THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

ST. AGNES CHURCH - DALTON, MASSACHUSETTS
ST. AGNES ACADEMY - SERVING BERKSHIRE COUNTY
ST. PATRICK'S CHAPEL - HINSDALE, MASSACHUSETTS

Our Parish Community!

Lenten Fish Fry 4/5/19
Lenten Fish Fry 4/5/19
Lenten Fish Fry 4/5/19
A big thank-you to fellow Knights J. Guerin, D. Boino, R. Wagner and to Cheryl Josler, a 1983 St. Agnes alum for their excellent St. Agnes Academy painting work.
KofC Christmas Tree Volunteers
KofC Christmas Tree Volunteers
KofC Christmas Tree Volunteers
Hanging Christmas Tree Lights
Deacon Pat Retirement December 4th, 2016
Camp Holy Cross Staff and Counselors Summer 2016

KofC PASTAMANIA

ACADEMY LINKS

OUR STUDENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGISTRATION SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH AFTER 8 AND 10 AM MASSES IN THE CHURCH

RCIA, BAPTISM, EUCHARIST, CONFIRMATION, FAITH FORMATION FOR GRADES K-8

Office of Faith Formation
IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?

Questions and answers in an informal setting. Classes begin in October. For more information contact Deacon George at 684-2371. All ages are welcome!

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THE 4 LIFE-GIVING GIFTS OF YOUCAT

CAT_Feb2017_FromField.pdf

FAITH FORMATION LINKS

CAMP HOLY CROSS

VISIT THE CAMP HOLY CROSS SITE!

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Information, Councilor Applications and Registrations/Health Forms as they become available!

Catholic Kids Summer

Camp Holy Cross Overnight Camp 2019 available for children 8-15 years old. Session I—July 7-12 and Session II—July 14-19. Camp sessions are filled with fun, friends, field games, arts and crafts and water fun in an outdoors setting in nearby Goshen, MA. Cost is $350 per week including accommodations, meals and all camp materials for the week. Multi-sibling or multi-week discounts available. Registration and Health Forms, as well as pay online at www.campholycross.org.

Published on Jun 26, 2015 - Father Christopher Malatesta of the Diocese of Springfield talks with Kevin Nelson and Father Reed about Camp Holy Cross, a great opportunity for kids. - Watch our video

Published on May 1, 2016 - A visit to Camp Holy Cross, a camp for youth, in Goshen, Mass. - Watch our video

Published on Aug 12, 2015 - Chalice of Salvation - Camp Holy Cross Mass - Watch our video

CAMP HOLY CROSS BROCHURE

Download the Camp Holy Cross 2019 Season Brochure!

camp_holy_cross_brochure_2019_final.pdf

BUY A BRICK AND GIVE THE GIFT TO LAST A LIFETIME

Brick Fundraiser supporting the current and future renovation of Camp Holy Cross We invite you to support the Camp by purchasing your personalized, engraved brick that will be placed in front of the Chapel and will become a part of the CHC History. Proceeds will go to renovation efforts of CHC which includes the installation of an epoxy floor in the Chapel. This project will beautify this sacred space and further the mission of the Camp. Consider a brick for:

Your Name
Your Company Name
Memorial - honor a loved one
Special Memories
An inspirational message
Alumni / Camper

Have You or Someone you know benefited from CHC? Order Today On-line or download the form (chc_buy_a_brick_final.pdf) and return to the rectory or deposit at Mass. Become part of our Beautiful Facility forever! 4" x 8" Brick $100 (Includes 1-3 lines (14 characters per line) 8" x 8" Brick $150 (Includes up to 6 lines (14 characters per line)

SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL APPEAL

Child and Youth Protection

Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski encourages anyone who has been a victim of child sexual abuse by any employee of the Roman Catholic Church to come forward by contacting the Office of Child and Youth Protection, at (413) 452-0624, confidential toll free number at 800-842-9055 or email reportabuse@diospringfield.org.

Safe Environment Programs & Information is available at: http://diospringfield.org/Ministries/child-youth-protection/

ST. AGNES - MY PARISH APP!

THE NEW PARISH APP IS HERE!

St. Agnes is launching our own app for iPhone and Android smart phones. This will allow us to better communicate with you throughout the week and keep you updated with relevant parish news or updates. The app is very well designed and very intuitive. It will be a great resource for parishioners by providing daily Mass readings, Catholic news and prayers, convenient prayer and Confession reminders, our bulletins and more. We hope for our new app to be a tool for fostering stronger parish life at St. Agnes and better engaging the New Evangelization. The links are on our home page and will take you to the marketplace appstore where they can download the myParish app. Your feedback as we move forward with this new exciting tool is greatly appreciated. Please let us know your thoughts!

Parishsoft / Parish Census Program

A convenient approach to becoming a member of our Parish!

Connecting People and the Church

PARISH BOARDS AND COUNCILS

Saint Agnes Catholic Community Governance

LINK TO BOARD/COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

The healthy success of any community relies on the active participation and wise leadership of its members. From its earliest days as a parish, St. Agnes CC has had wise, pragmatic and dedicated parishioners who stepped forward- sometimes asked, sometimes moved to volunteer, sometimes summoned- to work with the pastor and the diocese to create and maintain a parish that provided its members with liturgy, pastoral care, education and opportunities for ministry. The Finance Council, Pastoral Council, Faith Formation Board and Academy Board provide governance at St. Agnes.

Census Form.pdf

Parish Registration Form

Click on the link above for the official form which should be dropped off or mailed to the rectory or place it in a collection basket at a Saturday or Sunday Mass.

MASSES FULFILLING SUNDAY OBLIGATION

Saturday

4:00pm (St. Agnes), 5:30pm (St. Patrick's Chapel)

Sunday

8:00am, 10:00am, *5:30pm
(St. Agnes)
*Life Teen Mass—Academic Year

DAILY MASSES AT ST. AGNES

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

6:45am

Thursday (Communion Service)

6:45am

Saturday and Holidays

8:00am

First Friday's

9:00am

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

Eve of Holy Day

5:30pm

Holy Day

6:45am and 9:00am

PROTECTING OUR YOUTH

The Diocese of Springfield and St. Agnes Parish is committed to keeping children and youth safe. For questions regarding Child Safety issues, please contact our parish Child Advocates: Lisa Stankiewicz 684-1803 or Jim Stankiewicz 684-3143.

Information about Victim Outreach, Child Abuse Prevention, Safe Environment Programs and Training, Roles and Responsibilities, and Resources for Parents & Families are available on the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts Office of Child & Youth Protection website.

USCCB Resource: Promise to Protect_Pledge to Heal - 2011-Charter-booklet.pdf