St. Agnes Catholic Community Home Page

Fr. Christopher Malatesta

Welcome to our Parish!

We Welcome Your Prayer Intentions

Daily Mass 8:30am (M-F)

Weekend Masses 4:00pm (Sat) / 8:00am & 10:00am (Sunday)

MASS LIVE STREAM

Click Live Stream to watch all Masses in Real Time.

DAILY MASS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM

Missed a Daily Live Mass? View or download the previously recorded Mass

Recorded or Repeat of Daily Mass

WEEKEND MASS: SATURDAY 4PM & SUNDAY 8AM & 10AM

Missed a Live Weekend Mass? View or download the previously recorded Mass

Recorded or Repeat of Weekend Mass

Devotional Page

Saint Agnes Church reopens to the public. We are asking people to use good judgement and consider staying home to watch on live stream. Bishop has continued his dispensation from attending in person. Prayers for safety for all.

Mass Instructional Video

Change in appearance to Live Streaming Pages.

You will notice that there is now ONE LIVE STREAM BUTTON that brings you to both Daily and Weekend Mass.

There are separate hyperlinks to bring you to Recorded Masses (one for daily / one for weekend).

Latest Recorded Mass is visible. Please note in the upper right corner of the Mass is a button that says PLAYLIST. Most current recorded Masses are available in this list.

Please note that you can play the Mass but also a button that you can download the recorded Mass on your device. Download may help those who have slower internet connection and notice that the Mass cuts in and out on occasion.

ST. AGNES MYPARISH APP!

IMPROVED MYPARISH APP

USE YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET FOR MASS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC!

St. Agnes has our own app for iPhone and Android smart phones. It is a great resource for parishioners by providing Messages, Live Stream of Masses and recordings, weekend Mass Worship aid, daily Mass readings, Catholic news and prayers, convenient prayer and Confession reminders, our bulletins and much, much more. We hope our new app will foster a stronger parish life at St. Agnes and to better engage 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!

COVID-19 INFO (Coronavirus)

Parish News

12 Jun 20 - SAA Graduation Mass 2020 with Teacher Parade

06 Jun 20 - MTR Letter to Diocesan Community

28 May 20 - 2020 Easter Flower Donation List

21 May 20 - Saint Agnes Covid-19 Message - Church Plan

18 May 20 - Directives for reopening

15 May 20 - Parish-guidence-on-preparing-to-re-open-5 15 2020.pdf

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

Flocknote Registration

The St. Agnes Parish Council is introducing Flocknote with subscription to Word on Fire.

To register click this link Flocknote or go to: https://stagnescc.flocknote.com/everyone

Registration is also available by text. Text 845-76, in text field type stagnescc

Upcoming Events

Aug 6

The Transfiguration of the Lord

Liturgical Dates
Aug 7

First Friday

Liturgical Dates
Aug 9

19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Liturgical Dates
Aug 15

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Liturgical Dates
Aug 16

20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Liturgical Dates

View Monthly Calendar

PARISH STEWARDSHIP IN THIS CHALLENGING TIME

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

SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL APPEAL

ACA provides for the ever-increasing educational, human, pastoral, and spiritual needs of the people of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.

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.

"Word on Fire" is now available by registering through Flocknote or is available on the MyParish App.

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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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LIVE STREAM SUPPORT

We've done extensive updates to our Live Streaming to support our Parish during this Pandemic and could use your support.

STREAM DONATION

FEATURED GIVING OPPORTUNITY

PARISH LINKS

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

ACADEMY LINKS

OUR STUDENTS

eCHALK NOTIFY

Get real time Parish & School updates on your mobile device with eChalk Notify.

Connect with code CX4CJZ to get instant alerts or log in with your eChalk user account for the latest updates from all your classes and groups.

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

CHC CANCELS 202 SEASON

It saddens us to announce that Camp Holy Cross will not open this season due to the Covid-19 Outbreak. Anyone that has registered to camp and paid a deposit or camp fee will be refunded. We have attached the press-release which describes why we are taking this action. I know this will come as a disappointment to our campers and families and am sorry to have to deliver this news. Feel free to call with any questions or concerns. 413-684-0125. Fr. Chris & Justin Brown

CHC cancels 2020 season

CAMP HOLY CROSS

VISIT THE CAMP HOLY CROSS SITE!

for

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

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)

KofC Handyman Project Jul 2020

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

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/

Parishsoft / Parish Census Program

A convenient approach to becoming a member of our Parish!

Connecting People and the Church

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.

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.

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