143 East 43rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017

Holy Rosary

Monday - Friday ... after 5:10 PM Mass Saturday .............. after 12:10 PM Mass

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Due to Coronavirus we are not offering exposition at this time.

First Friday Vigil

Abbreviated Holy Hour begins after the 5:10 PM Mass, includes Benediction.

Novenas & Prayers

Monday ................... Miraculous Medal Tuesday ............................. Saint Agnes Wednesday ......................Saint Michael Thursday .............................. Saint Agnes Friday ................. Sacred Heart of Jesus Divine Mercy Chaplet Suspended due to Coronavirus

Stations of the Cross Every Friday during Lent after the 5:10 PM Mass.

Mass Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM, 12:10*, 1:10, and 5:10 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM, 12:10*, and 5:10 PM (fulfills Sunday obligation)

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:00 (Traditional Latin Mass), 11:00* (High Mass - English), 12:30, and 7:00 PM Please note the church closes at 8PM.

Holy Day of Obligation: See the bulletin for upcoming Holy Day Schedules.

Civic Holiday: See the bulletin for upcoming Civic Holiday Schedules.

* Live Streamed on YouTube. Confession Schedule

Monday - Friday: 12:40–1:40 PM and 5:00–5:30 PM

Saturday: 12:30 PM–1:30 PM

Saint Agnes Bookstore

Monday - Friday ........ 12 Noon - 2 PM Saturday .................................... Closed Sunday ............. 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Phone: (212) 599-7588

bookstore@stagneschurchnyc.org

Legion of Mary Meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM

Serving the Homebound The sacraments are available to the ill and homebound. Please contact the rectory.

Baptisms Baptisms of children should take place as soon as possible. Please make arrangements one month before your preferred date.

Weddings By appointment at least six months in advance. Pre-Cana is required.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Meets at 7:00 PM on Thursdays beginning September 30th. Details inside bulletin.

Served by

Rev. Michael J. Barrett S.Th.D., Pastor

Rev. Robert J. Brisson, Parochial V icar

Rev. Gova Showraiah Dasari (Fr. Francis), Parochial V icar

Most Reverend John O’Hara, In Residence

Rev. Brian McWeeney, In Residence

Director of Music

Mr. Alexander Pattavina apattavina@stagneschurchnyc.org

Rectory Office

Open Monday-Friday: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Phone: (212) 682-5722 & (646) 707‑0168

E-Mail: church@stagneschurchnyc.org

Church Website stagneschurchnyc.org

October 3, 2021 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

YouTube Channel youtube.com/c/ChurchofSaintAgnesNYC

Facebook @stagneschurchnyc

Please give $20…

Continued support to Saint Agnes is vital to our parish. We ask if you would consider putting $20.00 in the collection basket to help us with the additional deficit caused by the pandemic. A weekly contribution will add up and will make a big difference. Supporting our church is not just about getting through a tough time, it is also for the decades ahead in bringing the Catholic Faith to the public square of New York City.

We want to acknowledge all the contributions we receive online through Zelle, Venmo, and WeShare; in person at Mass; checks by mail; and in another ways. We appreciate all your support and could not have survived the last year and a half without you.

October 3, 2021

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

———————————— Nineteenth Sunday

after Pentecost (Traditional Latin Mass)

Online Giving

Saint Agnes offers three ways to make church contributions online: Zelle, Venmo, and WeShare. These are popular ways to give and they are known for their safety and ease of use. Those who give online say that they prefer the simplicity (no need to remember your envelope!).

Visit our website at

www.stagneschurchnyc.org and click on the

“We Share” icon.

The email associated with Zelle for church contributions is:

church@stagneschurchnyc.org

To donate to Saint Agnes through Venmo, search for user @StAgnesNYC

Rectory Phones

Due to problems with Verizon, the church phone system is not working properly. If our main number does not

work, you can try our auxiliary number (646)707‑0168 or email church@stagneschurchnyc.org. Women’s Retreat at Saint Agnes

Every once in a while, we all need some time to unplug. The noise of life, from daily tasks to technology,

can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s where the value of a recollection comes in.

Join us at the Church of Saint Agnes for a

SPIRITUAL RECOLLECTION FOR WOMEN

Third Saturday of the Month from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Check-in begins at 1:45 PM.

Next Retreat Date: October 16, 2021

For more information and to register to attend visit:

mhplace.org/afternoon-of-recollection

These events will be free but donations are appreciated.

September 22, 2021 - October 31, 2021

Join in praying for the protection of the unborn and for the conversion of those who perpetrate sins against human life. All it takes is your prayers and presence.

40 Days for Life is a peaceful initiative consisting of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion.

To learn more, visit: www.40daysforlife.com

or email: 40days.manhattan@gmail.com

Announced Masses The 2021 Mass Book is full and has been closed.

Masses for 2022 are now available.

To arrange an announced Mass stop by or contact the rectory office. The donation amount is $15.

Columbus Day - Monday, October 11, 2021

We will have a civic holiday schedule on October 11th. Mass will be celebrated at 8:10am and 12:10pm. The church will close after the 12:10pm Mass.

There will be no confessions. The rectory office and bookstore

will be closed.

Our Lady of the Rosary

October 7

This feast celebrates the victory of God through the intercession of Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary.

The feast commemorates the day (October 7, 1571) that the naval forces of several Christian nations defeated invading Turkish naval forces in the Gulf of Lepanto, off the west coast of Greece. The Rosary was already an established pious practice at this time. Leading up to this battle, the Pope Pius V asked Christians throughout Europe to pray the Rosary for a successful defense, and Christians throughout Europe and naval crew members on over 200 naval ships prayed. Members of the Confraternity of the Rosary were also gathered in Rome that day, praying for the victory of the naval forces.

Pope Pius V attributed the victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary through the prayers of the Rosary. In 1572 the pope established a commemoration in honor of Our Lady of Victory, and in 1573 the feast was changed to Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated on the first Sunday of October. The pope extended the feast to the universal Church in 1716, and in 1913 the feast day was fixed to October 7. The month of October is also traditionally dedicated to the Holy Rosary.

Copyright © 2019, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Quote from Pope Francis, copyright © 2017, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City State. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

St. Joseph: Faithful Protector of Mother and Child

The infant Christ “came into our world in a state of great vulnerability. He needed to be defended, protected, cared for and raised by Joseph” (PC 5). The humble and often hidden carpenter of Nazareth accompanied Mary in her pregnancy, assisted at the birth of the Messiah in a stable, presented Jesus in the Temple, fled with his family far from their homeland to protect them, and lovingly raised Jesus as his own son in the years to come.

While the angel of the Lord appeared to Mary to announce that she would bring forth the Savior of the world, it was revealed to Joseph in a series of dreams how God’s plans would be brought to fulfillment. As Pope Francis highlights, “God trusted Joseph, as did Mary, who found in him someone who would not only save her life, but would always provide for her and her child” (PC 5).

Like every other human family, the Holy Family had to confront real and concrete challenges. Yet, “in every situation, Joseph declared his own ‘fiat’” (PC 3). His “yes” to the Lord meant that regardless of the hardship and personal sacrifice to himself, he consistently chose to put the needs of Mary and Jesus before his own. Joseph’s devotion helps reveal to us our own call to show special care for the lives of those whom God has entrusted to us.

During this Year of St. Joseph, each of us can find in him “an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble” (PC, Intro). Joseph shows us how to say “yes” to life, despite our own fears, frailties, and weaknesses. For it is Joseph who was “chosen by God to guide the beginnings of the history of redemption. He was the true ‘miracle’ by which God saves the child and his mother” (PC 5).

May we, too, be miracles in the lives of those who are most in need, especially at the beginning and end of life. Dear St. Joseph, you who were “able to turn a problem into a possibility by trusting always in divine providence” (PC 5), help us to imitate your faithful trust and courage. Excerpts from Patris corde, © 2020, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

Virgin Mary, Queen of the Rosary of Fátima! Blessed among all women, you are the image of the Church robed in paschal light, you are the honor of our people, you are the victory over every assault of evil.

Pope Francis, Prayer at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima,

May 12, 2017

Praying the Rosary:

1. Make the Sign of the Cross. 2. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles’ Creed. 3. On the first bead, say an Our Father. 4. Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads. 5. Say the Glory Be. 6. For each of the five decades: a. Announce the Mystery then say the Our Father. b. While holding each of the ten beads of the decade say ten Hail Marys. c. Then say a Glory Be. d. After finishing each decade, you can say the Fatima Prayer 8. After the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen.

The Holy Rosary Mysteries of the Rosary:

The Joyful Mysteries (Mon & Sat) The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Nativity, The Presentation in the Temple, The Finding in the Temple

The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tue & Fri) The Agony in the Garden, The Scourging at the Pillar, The Crowning with Thorns, The Carrying of the Cross, The Crucifixion and Death

The Glorious Mysteries (Wed & Sun) The Resurrection, The Ascension, The Descent of the Holy Spirit, The Assumption, The Coronation of Mary

The Luminous Mysteries (Thurs) The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan, The Wedding Feast at Cana, Jesus’ Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God, The Transfiguration, The Institution of the Eucharist

Rosaries and guides are available for purchase in our

Bookstore.

To arrange an announced Mass, stop by or call the rectory office.

The donation for an announced Mass is $15.

The 2021 Mass Book is full and has been closed. 2022 Masses are available.

Mass Intentions

Monday, October 4 Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi 8:00 AM Francisco S. Yonzon 12:10 PM Floria Rrasi (Birthday) 1:10 PM Joseph Ginarte (Healing) 5:10 PM Dino J. Ferrari Tuesday, October 5 8:00 AM Thomas J. Ginivan (Living) 12:10 PM Carmen Rosa Medina 1:10 PM Christian W. Schembri 5:10 PM Milagros Fider Wednesday, October 6 8:00 AM Vincent McDonnell (Living) 12:10 PM Verlizzo Family 1:10 PM Fr. Michael Barrett (Living) 5:10 PM Carlos R. Murcia Sanchez Thursday, October 7 Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary 8:00 AM Cathleen Davidson 12:10 PM Roberto Amador Flores 1:10 PM Jayne Wrightsman 5:10 PM Bruno & Gary Civetta Friday, October 8 8:00 AM Lauren Ginarte (Healing) 12:10 PM Malachy Trainor 1:10 PM Michael Quirke (Living) 5:10 PM Peter Jones Saturday, October 9 8:00 AM Florence Kalian 12:10 PM Mr. Yung-Hung Wen 5:10 PM Samson Solis

Livestream Masses Monday-Saturday @ 12:10 pm and Sunday @ 11:00 am

Church of Saint Agnes, NYC

You can find a link on our website: stagneschurchnyc.org

Saint Agnes is offering an RCIA Course that started on September 30, 2021 and covers

all aspects of Catholic teaching.

Classes are free of charge and will meet weekly at 7:00 PM on Thursdays.

This program is meant to serve:

Those who are seeking baptism or wish to be received into the Catholic Church.

Those who are seeking to complete their sacraments, such as First Communion and Confirmation.

Those who wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of their faith.

After completion students will be received into the Church at the Easter Vigil on April 16, 2022.

For questions or to sign up please contact: rcia@stagneschurchnyc.org

RCIA began on Thursday, September 30! This is the last chance to sign up!

Saint Agnes Bookstore & Religious Gift Shop

Now Available: The ever popular 2022 Tan Daily Planner is a 16-month calendar ready to use in September 2021. The spiral-bound design allows plenty of space for daily appointments in a lay-flat format.

This planner is a favorite for home, office, students, and busy families.

It contains special feasts and fascinating Catholic traditions and is marked with days of Fasting, special Saints Days, and the Sundays of the Liturgical Year for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Calendar.

Bookstore Hours

Monday thru Friday: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM

The Bookstore is located in the rear of the Church.