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Saint Agnes Catholic Community
Fr. Christopher Malatesta
Welcome to our Parish!
Our Parish Community!
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KofC Christmas Tree Volunteers
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KofC Christmas Tree Volunteers
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KofC Christmas Tree Volunteers
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Hanging Christmas Tree Lights
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Deacon Pat Retirement December 4th, 2016 -
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Camp Holy Cross Staff and Counselors Summer 2016 -
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ST. AGNES - MY PARISH APP!
THE NEW PARISH APP IS HERE!
FR. CHRIS ANNIVERSARY!
SPECIAL CONCERT!
John Michael Talbot Concert
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 7:00pm-9:00pm
The Berkshire Deanery is Proud to present John Michael Talbot in Concert. Proceeds of this concert will benefit Saint Agnes Academy, Dalton and Saint Mary Elementary School, Lee.
VIP Tickets ($50). GENERAL ADMISSION Tickets ($30). Call the rectory 413.684.0125. Order on line. JMT Concert Tickets
2017 TAX CUT AND JOB ACT INFORMATION
Dear St. Agnes Academy and Parish Families,
We are pleased to bring your attention to changes to the federal tax code that will make it easier for Catholic school families to meet annual tuition obligations. Per the 2017 Tax Cut and Job Act, effective January 2018, families can withdraw up to $10,000/year/student from that student’s 529 plan to pay for K-12 tuition. The primary benefit of a 529 plan is that earnings in the plan are tax-free if used to pay qualified education expenses. Attached for your review is a primer from the US Catholic Conference of Bishops on the changes to 529 plans occasioned by the recent legislation.
The change to the federal tax code follows upon changes to the MA tax code. Effective January 1, 2017 through the 2021 tax year, contributions to Massachusetts 529 plans of up to $1,000 per year by an individual, and up to $2,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Massachusetts taxable income. Please be aware, in order for the contribution to be tax deductible on your Massachusetts state income tax return, the contribution must be made to a Massachusetts state sponsored plan.
Please note that St. Agnes Academy or Parish does not provide tax advice and we recognize that each family’s financial circumstance is unique. We recommend that you consult your financial advisor or tax consultant to select the best options for your family.
Thank you,
Fr. Chris
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CHC OVERNIGHT CAMP!
Camp Holy Cross Overnight Camp 2018 available for children 8-15 years old. Session I—July 8-13 and Session II—July 15-20. 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. Register early! Sessions will sell out! Any questions, call 684-0125.
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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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PARISH LENDING LIBRARY DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A PARISH LENDING LIBRARY?
We have hundreds of books available to borrow in the parish lending library located in the Pastoral Center. Anytime CCD is in session on Sunday you are welcome to come over and browse our selections. During CCD office hours, you can ring the bell and look through the books. We have many books on saints, prayer, scripture, Catholic history, as well as biographies and theology. Come by and visit! The Pastoral Center is also open during CCD hours on Sunday morning to anyone who would like to come by, have a cup of coffee and relax while the students are in class.
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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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.
St. Agnes Parish
Upcoming Events
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THE MOST HOLY TRINITY - Solemnity
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Memorial Day (No School)
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Finance Council
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The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Mass (First Friday)
St. Agnes Academy
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
UPCOMING ACADEMY EVENTS
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Memorial Day (No School)
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Mass (First Friday)
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Grade 8 Boston Field Trip
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MS Robotics
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Food Service Audit
St. Agnes Academy
HEADMASTER INFORMATION
A message to Parents About School Violence...
OUR STUDENTS
FAITH FORMATION EVENTS
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Library
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, also social gatherings, community outreach and athletic events. For info. email: Fabrcio.Fernandes8@gmail.com or dwojcik@bcn.net.
Young Adult Ministry -
Library
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, also social gatherings, community outreach and athletic events. For info. email: Fabrcio.Fernandes8@gmail.com or dwojcik@bcn.net.
Young Adult Ministry -
Library
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, also social gatherings, community outreach and athletic events. For info. email: Fabrcio.Fernandes8@gmail.com or dwojcik@bcn.net.
Young Adult Ministry
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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PARISH LENDING LIBRARY DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A PARISH LENDING LIBRARY?
We have hundreds of books available to borrow in the parish lending library located in the Pastoral Center. Anytime CCD is in session on Sunday you are welcome to come over and browse our selections. During CCD office hours, you can ring the bell and look through the books. We have many books on saints, prayer, scripture, Catholic history, as well as biographies and theology. Come by and visit! The Pastoral Center is also open during CCD hours on Sunday morning to anyone who would like to come by, have a cup of coffee and relax while the students are in class.
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!
Office of Faith Formation
THE 4 LIFE-GIVING GIFTS OF YOUCAT
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
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
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
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:
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Your Name
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Your Company Name
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Memorial - honor a loved one
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Special Memories
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An inspirational message
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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)
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
Diocesan Pilgramage at Camp Holy Cross
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.
Parishsoft / Parish Census Program
A convenient approach to becoming a member of our Parish!
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.
TRANSITION FROM PARISH PAY TO WE SHARE REQUIRES CURRENT ON-LINE GIVERS TO FIRST VERIFY THIS CHANGE - VERIFICATION LINK
Census Form.pdf
Parish Registration Form
Register or update your St. Agnes Census information.
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.