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JANUARY 9, 2022Fr. Nathaniel Sokol, PastorExt. 302, frnate@hotmail.comDeacon Roger CahaneyExt. 301, sajkowski029@gmail.comDeacon Pete Gudaitispagdeacon15@gmail.comMarie Sheridan, Pastoral Assistant/Adult Faith FormationExt. 309, msheridandre@gmail.comIris Winiarski, Catechesis of the GoodShepherd: Pre School - 7thExt. 304, winiarskiiris@gmail.comBill Kenney, RCIA CoordinatorEmily Crockett, H.S. Youth/Confirmationemilycrockett@gmail.comKendra Forster, M.S. Youth/ConfirmationKendraforster.tbd@gmail.comAlex Ellul, Music DirectorExt. 308, aellul2@gmail.comLinda Burke, Music CoordinatorColleen Pryslak, Welcome Tablecolleen.pryslak@gmail.comMariann Brown, Christian lison Showerman, Finance ManagerExt. 303, allison.stagnes@gmail.comTina Johnston Fundraising/Events/RentalsExt. 313, stagnesevents48836@gmail.comLisa Arszulowicz, Parish SecretaryExt. 300, stagnesfowlerville@sbcglobal.netDebbie Collins, Office SupportCathi LeBlanc, Digital Communicationscathileblanc@chartermi.netRick Collins, MaintenanceExt. 311, maintenancestagnes@gmail.comLiz Kujawa, Custodial ManagerMary McFadden, HousekeepingPASTORAL COUNCILFr. Nathaniel Sokol - PresidentTodd Conte - ChairmanSharon Rogers -Vice ChairmanBarb Hibbard -Vicariate RepresentativeMarie Sheridan - Ex OfficioMembers at LargeKathi Backhuus, Thomas Beindit,Connie Conte, Kay Kuch,Joleen Rebarchik, Michael RebarchikFINANCE COUNCILFr. Nathaniel Sokol-PresidentBill Park - ChairmanRick Phillips - Vice ChairmanAllison Showerman - Ex OfficioMembers at LargeKen Arszulowicz, John Backhuus,Ben Fruchey, Mary JohnsonSt. Agnes Catholic Church855 East Grand River Avenue, Fowlerville, MI 48836517-223-8684Fax: 517-223-0813Email: stagnesfowlerville@sbcglobal.netWebsite: https://stagnesmi.weconnect.com

JANUARY 9, 2022Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. The Christmas season has ended. It is a transition, a turningpoint in the church year. Now we see Jesus as an adult beginning his public ministry, baptized by his cousinJohn, anointed by the Holy Spirit, announced by the Father as his beloved Son, commissioned to bring forthjustice to the nations. This is the beginning of a new season. This is a new moment in salvation history.Jesus begins his public life in proclaiming God’s reign, announcing to all that God is doing something new.Mirroring the liturgical calendar, this moment is a transition for us, too. Dream big. Dare to create something new. On this feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we hear the prophet Isaiah’s words of God’s servant.We celebrate how Jesus uniquely fulfilled those words, and we claim those words as true for all the baptized. We, too, are called for the victory of justice. We, too, are called to know ourselves as beloved, toknow ourselves as sent out in mission to proclaim good news.Rooted in belovedness and victorious faith, can we dare to allow God to dream within us, to create something new—in ourselves, our homes, our churches, our nation, our world? Today, let us renew the promisesof our baptism. At this turning point, in this new season, let us dare to dream big, dare to create somethingnew. Fr. NateSt Agnes Catholic ChurchParish Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9am-4pm. Friday 9:00am-1:00pm.Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday at 4:30pm. Sunday at 8:30am and 11:00am.Weekday Mass Schedule: Wednesday at 6:30pm. Thursday at 10:00am. Friday at 8:30am.Reconciliation: Tuesday at 3:00-4:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm.Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday at 7:00-8:00pm.Cyberspace Connections:Website: https://stagnesmi.weconnect.com/Facebook: ervilleMI/YouTube: op7mNAPray for our sick and homebound.May God heal them in body & spirit!Sue BigosMarilyn BoveeLiz ChildsKathy KenneyMaryAnn & Roger White

JANUARY 9, 2022 January 1-2, 2022 Sunday Offering:Envelopes & Loose Cash/Checks. 1,599.25Monday, January 10Scripture: 1 Sm 1:1-8/ Mk 1:1-14-201:00pm - SAS5:30pm - Faith Formation Grades 1-6Tuesday, January 11Scripture: 1 Sm 1:9-20/Mk 1:21-2810:00am - Christian Service3:00pm - Reconciliation6:30pm - RCIA7:00pm - Reconciliation & Adoration7:00pm - TBD Teen TimeElectronic Deposits . 4,467.00RE 7/8RETotal Offering . 5,265.00Special Offerings:Christian Service: .Building & Grounds .Christmas .Solemnity of Mary . 20.0056.00540.00455.00ChurchRE 7/8ChurchLPCWednesday, January 12Scripture: 1 Sm 3:1-10. 19-20/Mk 1:29-3910:00am - Prayer Shawl MinistryRE5:30pm - Faith Formation Grades 1-6RE6:30pm - Mass - Living & Deceased members of Derewianey FamilyThursday, January 13 - St. Hilar y, Bishop & Doctor of the Chur chScripture: 1 Sm 4:1-11/ Mk 1:40-4510:00am - Mass - †Maria JonesChurch7:00pm - Finance MeetingFriday, January 14Scripture: 1 Sm 8:4-7. 10-22a/ Mk 2:1-128:30am - Mass - †Deceased Members of William & Julia Witt FamilySaturday, January 15Scripture: 1Sm 9:1-4. 17-19;10:1/Mk 2:13-179:00am - Men’s Bible studyLPC A/B4:30pm - K of C Spaghetti Dinner/Euchre TournamentLPC4:30pm - Mass - †Rose & John AudiaChurchLector: K. Maresco EMHC: C. Kiefer, T. MontesantiUshers: K. Damman, E. Gierlach, R. PhillipsSunday, January 16 - Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeScripture: Is 62:1-5/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-118:30am - Mass - The People of St. Agnes ParishChurchLector: M. Kenney EMHC: G. Munsell, R. TurnerUshers: D & R Carignan, J. Snyder, N. TurnerHospitality: J & M Rebarchik9:45am - Christian Service Winter MeetingLPC A/B11:00am - Mass - †Judith SitarChurchLector: P. Antrim EMHC: K. Backhuus, M. KorsgrenUshers: J. Backhuus, J. Foster, B & M BrownHospitality: K & J Backhuus6:00pm - Youth GroupLPCIf you are called to be a prayerwarrior, please contact Lisa at theoffice to be added to the St. AgnesPrayer Chain,or email atstagnesfowlerville@sbcglobal.net

JANUARY 9, 2022FAITH FORMATIONHow about this New Year’sResolution I’m (that’s you) going toprepare for Sunday massby reading the readingsand a reflection before Icome to mass!There are many ways to dothis—online resources are plentiful or you can get this greatresource—At Home with the Word inour parish store. 12 well spent!You can also get the monthlybook— The Word Among us thatwill give you, not only the Sundayreadings, but the weekday readingsand good articles as well.Strive to be intentionalabout reading scriptureevery day, even if justfor a few minutes!“Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit,serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure inaffliction, persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:11-12Our Women’s group meets thefirst Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.in the LPC Youth Room. We gather forprayer and faith sharing and enjoy aglass of wine for those that desire.Our next gathering is February 3, 2022.Any questions contact Marie Sheridan—517-281-1440St. Agnes Youth GroupInvites all our teens in 9th-12th grade to come to their gatherings on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. in our YouthRoom— Friends are welcome!The group typically meets on the first three Sundays of themonth but check the parish calendar to confirm or reach outto Emily Crockett.Growing in yourFaith from thecomfort ofyour home!Sign up for free at formed.org/signupIf you have any difficulty getting into FORMED, please contactMarie SheridanMovie Night onFORMED!During these cold winter days,sit back and enjoyone of the many movies on FORMED.Just search “Movie Night” and you willsee movies about saints, Jesus, the soldiersof the Pope, etc.Bible StudybeginningJanuary 18!We will be hosting a 12 weekbible study called “Jesus, TheWay, The Truth and The Life”Our morning session will beon Tuesdays at 10 a.m. andour evening session onWednesdays at 7 p.m. LetMarie know if you want moreinformation or want to sign upso we can order materials.Men’s Scripture Study(Understanding Sunday’s Message)1st & 3rd Saturday of each month— 9-10:30 a.m.Join us in our LPC Youth RoomNo cost - just come when you can.For Questions contact Bill Kenney - 517-518-1286Teens Come join us . TBD Tuesdaysevery week on Tuesdays, 5:30- 7:30 in the LPC.Dinner is provided and all have time to play, socialize and connect with one another. This gathering is for teens 8th grade and older and theirfriends are welcome!Any questions, contact Kendra Forster,kendraforster.tbd@gmail.com

JANUARY 9, 20222022 FunfestChairpersonsNeededIt is not too early to begin planning. We are in need of achair-person for the live auction, children’s games, someone to run the sno-conemachine and a person to run the cake walk. Pleasecontact Tina at StAgnesEvents48836@gmail.com orcall the office.ThankYou!!!Heartfelt thanks tothose who helped byreturning the bottlesand cans from thebottle and can driveheld on December 4.The garage is nowempty!Join us Saturday, January 15, 2022 for a delicious SpaghettiDinner! We ar e ser ving up a homemade sauce - with or withoutmeat - served over a pile of spaghetti! It can’t get any better thanthat . . . or maybe it can: salad, vegetable, bread and dessert areincluded! After dinner, stick around and try your hand playingeuchre! Call the Parish office at 517-223-8684 to make reservations for dinner!Mark your calendar for Rosary after the8:30 mass on Sunday, January 30, 2022BLOOD DRIVE is Monday, January 31, 2022, from noon until 6 P.M.To make an appointment, follow the prompts at: Christian ServiceChristmas Food Baskets-Afterglow: A big hug of gr atitudegoes to Kathy Maresco, Janine Walker, and Mary Korsgren:our leaders! Thanx to all who donated hams, turkeys, basketfixin’s, and those who gave to purchase special items.Thanx to the children who created candy filled Christmasstockings, and Fr Nate for the beautiful tree ornament for eachbasket. Thanx for the very joyous group of basketassembly volunteers that Sunday morning and thosewho supported this effort with prayer! At St Agnes,every part of the team rocks!Hope In A Box - January: Toilet paper.Pope’s Prayer Intention for January: May the Lordgive us the grace to live in full fellowship with ourbrothers and sisters of other religions, praying for oneanother, open to all.Mariann BrownCS Office Hours: Tuesday morning 10am-12noon. Email: stagnes.christianservice@gmail.comPhone: 517-223-8684 ext.3122Chronicles:14“Those who lookonly to the pastand present arecertain to missthe future.”John F. Kennedy

JANUARY 9, 2022The GrapevineUpcoming events and activities . . .: Todd & Julie BengtssonEssay Topic:Describe a momentwhen you felt closeto God!Deadline for entry isMarch 17, 2022.For more informationcontact Kendra Forster.Open Your Heart toEncounter ChristJoin us for LadiesNight OutThe Parable Projectwith Magic Carpet Ministries6:00 Friday January 21, 2022Dinner & Entertainment/ BYOB 25 in advance 30 at the doorHosted by St Augustine Sisterhoodof Catholic Women6481 Faussett RdHowell, MI 48855The Parable Project uses drama, humor,and audience participation to bring nineparables to life; including "The Good Samaritan" and "The Parable of the Sower."In "The Lost Sheep", the audience actuallyplays the 99 sheep, baaaing on cue!Audiences watch, participate, and experience these stories in a creative and funway. Jesus knew the power of a good storyand his parables teach us lessons that helpus love like him.Tickets are available after Masses, inthe parish office or by contactingMary Burns Coral at 616-481-6045 ormburnscoral54@gmail.com