2314 Third Avenue, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361 (308)632-2541

Mailing address: PO Box 349, Scottsbluff, NE 69363-0349 Fax: 308-632-2146 Website: www.st-agnes-church.com

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am - Noon & 1pm - 4pm

Rev. Vincent L. Parsons

Pastor

Sr. Vera Meis, C.S.J. Pastoral Minister

Mass Schedule:

(October - May) Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am (June - September) Saturday 6:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am Monday, Tues, Wed, Friday 7 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays one hour prior to

evening Mass or by appointment (632-2541)

Sacrament of Baptism Please call the Parish Office

October 28, 2018

This prayer that I share with you today is an ‘oldie and a goodie’ (at least in my memory). The Angelus Prayer was prayed every day when I was in Catholic grade school in Texas. The Franciscan sisters would line us up before lunch – and we would pray not only the meal time prayer but also the Angelus. And so, in honor of all those sisters’ of happy memory, this one is for them: "Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen." The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary . . . And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary . . . Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen

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The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, October 29, 2018 Daily Mass (7:00am) Intention: †Felix Koenig by Lucille & Family Communal Rosary (4:45 pm) Liturgy of the Hours (5:10pm) Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Daily Mass (7:00am) Intention: Todd & Gabriella Brooks by Zita Bolinger Tuesday Discussion Group (8-9 am) Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Vigil Mass (5:30 pm-6:30pm) Intention:†Joey Benavidez by David Langan Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Contemplative Prayer Group (6:00pm)

Thursday, November 1, 2018 All Saints Day Mass (7:00 am ) Intention: †Don Young by Shirley Edmeier All Saints Day Mass (Noon) Intention: For the Parish Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Friday, November 2, 2018 Daily Mass (7:00 am) Intention: Alec Dietrick by Bill Connelly Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) Saturday, November 3, 2018 Weekend Mass (4:00pm) Intention: †MaryEllen Magdaleno by Gene & Mary Schwarzkopf Sunday, November 4, 2018 Weekend Mass (8:00am) Intention: For the Parish Weekend Mass (10:30am) Intention: Dean Young by Eileen Young

This Week’s Schedule

S a i n t A g n e s

C a t h o l i c C h u r c h

Today’s Readings Jeremiah 31:7-9

Psalm 126 Hebrews 5:1-6

Mark 10:46-52

Parish Administration (308) 632-2541 / (308) 632-2146 (Fax)

office@st-agnes-church.com www.st-agnes-church.com

Pastor

Rev. Vincent L. Parsons (ext. 2) pastor@st-agnes-church.com

Pastoral Minister Sr. Vera Meis (ext. 4)

srvera@st-agnes-church.com Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Terri Calvert (ext.5) dre@st-agnes-church.com Church Office Manager Theresa Trevino (ext. 3)

office@st-agnes-church.com School Head Teacher

Mrs. Julie Brown (632-6918) office@stagnesonline.org School Office Manager

Teresa Johnson (632-6918) office@stagnesonline.org

***St. Agnes Catholic Church & School is looking for a part-time groundskeeping person. This job entails mowing the lawn, pruning bushes and flowerbeds. This would also include operating snow removal equipment during the winter to keep all of the walkways and building entrances cleared and safe. Coordinating the maintenance and repairs on the equipment is desirable. Part-time and would require occasional weekend work (as the weather demands). $14 per hour; approximately 5-10 hours weekly. Interested party should contact Fr. Vince – 308-632-2541.***

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Important Dates To Remember In 2018

Nov. 1 All Saints Day Nov. 4 Pre-Baptismal Class Nov.13 Young at Heart Nov. 16 St. Agnes Premiere Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day

Monday, October 29th topics: “Jesus the Prophet” and “Jesus the

Christ” We meet in the Garden Room at 7:00 pm. All are welcome!

Finance Corner Sunday Collections

& ATW Giving

October 21, 2018 Actual $5766.30 ATW $4278.00 Budget $9000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $1044.30

October Totals Actual $15903.15 ATW $9164.50 Budget $27000.00 Surplus (Deficit) $1932.35 There will be no 2nd collection for

next weekend

Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8; Ps 1:1- 4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25- 33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13: 18- 21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1- 6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Friday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34

This Week’s Readings

New Logo 2018

The new Diocesan Appeal Logo is a representation of the beautiful landmarks that make up our Great diocese. From the beauty of Chimney Rock in the West, to the Windmills that run all across our sandhills, the Rivers that flow through our diocese, to our Mother Church the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and finally the Holy Spirit that draws us all closer to Christ as One Holy and Apostolic church. We are a diocese known for our hard work and hospitality. Let’s continue to Receive, Cultivate and Share God’s Abundant gifts in our efforts to grow, The Church. The ministries below are needed to help the church and our diocese do just that, Grow. Our 2018 goal is $1.33 million. Your support of this year’s Diocesan Appeal will help the following ministries in many ways. Every pledge large and small is necessary to our success. Seminary Formation * Youth & Young Adult/Higher Ground * Hispanic Ministry * International Priest Program * Newman Centers-UNK & Chadron State College * Permanent Diaconate * Retired Priest Medical Insurance * West Nebraska Register * Faith Formation & Evangelization

Eucharistic Adoration- First Friday, will be on November 2 following the 7 am Mass. Please take time and pray for our priests, our Church, and our country.

All are invited to attend.

Don’t forget to turn back your clocks 1 hour on Sunday, November 4th!

Sunday, October 28th

5:30-7:00 pm St. Agnes Catholic School Gym

Wear your costume!!

Hosted by: Middle School & CYM Youth

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In today’s Gospel, Jesus interacts with the blind Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus sits by the roadside crying out to Jesus to have mercy upon him. Je-sus, hearing his pleas, stops and asks Bartimaeus what he wants. The man asks to be able to see. Jesus, convinced that Bartimaeus believed that he could cause a miracle, allows Bartimaeus to see. To be able to regain his sight, Bartimaeus needed to approach Jesus, to seek the Lord in the darkness of his unseeing eyes. Bartimaeus does not receive the miracle of sight, merely because he asked, but because he had faith in the compassion of Jesus. How does the reading from Mark relate to us?

While this is a dramatic story of Jesus performing a miracle, we need to investigate a deeper meaning to this story. Instead of focusing on physical blindness, let us consider spiritual blindness. Spiritual blindness is a common ailment in our world today, as we aimlessly wander through our lives trying to discover the meaning of our existence. We reach out attempting to grasp the richness of the elusive truths of eternity while seeking stability for our lives when all seems in flux. We stumble as the hazards of sin impede or waylay our search. We continue to be side-tracked by desires for riches, titles, and power. In our spiritual blindness, the earthy dimension seems more within reach, than the promises that Jesus offers.

When eventually spiritual blindness becomes intolerable, we then begin to cry out for help, begging come into the light of the saving power of Jesus. It is then we must ask for the gift of faith. Just begging for sight did not bring relief to Bartimaeus. His faith did, and so it is true with us as well. For us to see the spirit of charity and hope, we must first to have faith. Faith is the ability firmly to believe in what we cannot see, and that is to believe in God. In those times of a weakening faith, our abiding confi-dence that God speaks to us if we listen will bring a ray of light to the darkness. Moreover, as we prayerfully ask for an increase in our faith, God over time reveals more of himself to us by the brilliance of his light.

There will always be mysteries of God that we do not understand. Therefore, even though there will always be some darkness in our lives, we can begin to comprehend our future by crossing the threshold of faith. The solution to our spiritual blindness is Jesus who brings the light of salvation to us all. As St. Paul tells us in Second Corinthians, “For it is God who said, ‘Let the light shine out of the darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” (2 Corinthians 4:6).

We will be without sight until we allow faith to stimulates in seek-ing Jesus. It is faith in the Lord that takes us out of the darkness and sets us apart from evil, but we must arise and with desire, walk toward the light of Jesus. With faith in Jesus, we who are blind will see the brilliance of God’s grace, opening our eyes, to see the promises of salvation.

“For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Wyatt Roland Farwell

October 20, 2018

Son of Travis & Emily

Farwell

Reid Isaiah Colwell

October 20, 2018

Son of Jordan & Tiann

Colwell

Our sincere “Thank You” to all our dear friends at St. Agnes for your standing ovation at the 10:30 mass on October 7th when Fr. Harr announced we were celebrating 65 years of marriage. Thank you for the many congratulatory cards & notes we have received from so many of you. May God bless you all. --Don & Bernadine Overman

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L i v i n g O u r C a t h o l i c F a i t h

The Journey of Grief

Sundays Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16

5:00 to 6:30 p.m. St Agnes Church

2314 Third Avenue Scottsbluff, NE 69361

(Come in the South Door— Proceed to Garden Level)

Everyone is Welcome

Contact: Sister Vera at St. Agnes Parish Office—308-632-2541

Or Ellen Ramig at 308-631-0811

The Journey of Grief is a six session program designed to aid the healing process of grief. Meetings will include information and discussion. Discussion will be based on Dough Manning’s Video Series—“The Journey of Grief”. His presentation about the grief journey is captured in a personal way with practical advice. Sit with others who are grieving as he discusses the elements of the grief experience, the important aspects of a healthy approach to grieving and what grief companions can do to be a helpful part of the journey. The video topics are:

The Journey of Grief The Definition of Grief

The Dimensions of Grief The Needs of Grief

The Ceremonies of Grief The Normal Reactions of Grief

The Significance of Grief

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel: Mark 10:46-52

On the Way to Mass: What would you like God to heal in your life? Why do you think it would be possible? On the Way Home From Mass: Which of your five senses are you most thankful for? Why? Living the Word: Play a family board game together, preferably one that uses many of your senses. Invite family members to take turns playing the game without the use of sight, touch, voice, or whatever many be appropriate for the game. Each person only forgoes the sense on his or her turn, and other family members can provide needed help. Discuss what it would be like to live without one of your senses and what it would feel like to have it suddenly restored, as happened in the Gospel.

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic

Families 2018-2019

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October Schedules

Grade School Formation Sessions

Grades Pre-K - 5th meet from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the school building. October: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Halloween Carnival is Sunday, October 28th in the school gym from 5:30-7 p.m. Come join the fun! Hosted by the Middle School and CYM (High School) youth.

Middle School Formation Sessions

Grades 6th-8th meet Wednesday evenings from 7-8:15 p.m. in the school building. October: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 28th - Halloween Carnival 5:30-7 p.m. in the school gym.

31st (no formation sessions)

High School (CYM) Formation Sessions

CYM Youth (10th-11th) gather in catechist’s homes & CYM Youth (9th) meet in the Office Basement from 7-8:15 p.m. October: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 28th - Halloween Carnival 5:30-7 p.m. in the school gym.

31st (no formation sessions)

11th Grade CYM Youth CYM & Confirmation Formation Sessions

Oct. 3rd & 17th - Confirmation formation sessions in the Garden Room Oct. 10th & 24th - meet in catechist’s home 28th - Halloween Carnival 5:30-7 p.m. in the school gym 31st (no formation sessions)

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R_ligious E^u][tion Progr[m Email—dre@st-agnes-church.com Religious Education Office—308-635-1362

Meet the 2019 Confirmation Candidates

My name is Daniel Hiltgen and I am a junior at Scottsbluff High School. My parents are Jason and Jennifer Hiltgen. I’m in FFA, Football, and the archery. I work at the Wildcat Hills Shooting Sports Complex and help a local farmer with irrigation. My goal for conformation is to make my own commitment to God and the Church, I will share my time with the Church by ushering and someday become a Knight of Columbus.

Sunday, October 28th 5:30-7:00 p.m.

St. Agnes Catholic School Gym

Wear your costume!

Hosted by: Middle School and CYM

youth

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Raising the Bar Each week a grade will be featured in the bulletin outlining the curriculum.

This week Fourth Grade is featured. Jesus Our Guide is the title of the fourth grade curriculum. This year through studying the development of salvation history, students will come to a better understanding of God, his plan for man, and our relationship with God. Students develop a better understanding of their purpose and goal in life and

a deeper appreciation for the Church as the very means that God has given us on our Please take time during the week to review what your child(ren) learned this week in the religious formation sessions. Also, spend time this week helping prepare your child(ren) for upcoming weeks lesson. A syllabus is being provided to each student so parents can stay apprised as to the lesson that will be covered on a specific date.

Thoughtful Moments: St. John XXIII

Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born to a farming family in Italy. Ordained as a priest in 1904, he served as the bishop’s secretary before being enlisted as an army chaplain during World War I. As Pope John XXIII, Angelo never forgot his humble origins and often visited the poor, the sick and prisoners. As pope, he worked for peace and unity in a world preparing for war. He is most remembered for opening the Second Vatican Council. Share values A way to encourage children to share your values is to talk about them.

For example, let them know that attendance at Mass, diligence in school, and truthfulness are important. Ten minutes’ conversation from time to time is enough. Pray that they get the message. “Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and reject not your mother's teaching; for they are a fair garland for your head, and pendants for your neck” (Proverbs 1:8-9).

Why Do Catholics Do That? Why do Catholics have “formal” prayers?

Prayer is “the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2559). Prayer, simply put, is talking with God, or else, spending time with him. In today’s busy world, we can’t always “hear” God right away. Formal prayers, like the Our Father and the Hail Mary help us attune to God’s way to speaking. They help calm our busy minds so God can speak to our hearts.

Partners in Faith - October 2018

New Parish App Is Available! At St. Agnes Catholic Church we are pursuing new opportunities to foster a stronger parish

life and better engage the New Evangelization. As a part of these efforts we are happy to announce that St. Agnes Catholic Church now has it's own app for Apple and Android phones. Our new app will allow us to send you useful and important messages throughout the week regarding our parish life and events, and allow you to reply to messages or RSVP for events. So, be sure to download the app after Mass today by visiting myparishapp.com or searching for myparish on your phone's app store, and stay connected with us all week long.

FORMED, a revolutionary online platform, provides access to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, ebooks, and video-based studies from trusted providers like Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers, Sophia Institute Press, St. Paul Center, and more! FORMED presents a tremendous opportunity to help the overwhelming majority of Catholics change the way they consume media and develop a daily habit of faith formation and prayer. This is a free service to all parishioners of St. Agnes. If you haven’t signed up today go to: www.saintagneschurch.formed.org and sign up today!

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Connecting Students and Families through Faith October 28, 2018

School Newsletter

St. Agnes Catholic School 205 E 23rd, Scottsbluff, NE

Ph: 308-632-6918

Monday, Oct 29th Premiere Videoing

HSA Mee ng - 6:30 pm Wednesday, Oct 31st

No School Mass Halloween Parade - 2:15

Halloween Par es - 2:30 Thursday, Nov 1st

All Saints Day Mass @ Noon

The first quarter ended on Thursday, Oct. 18th. Students in Pre-K – 5th grade were honored at the 1st

Quarter awards ceremony held on Monday, Oct. 22nd. Thirty-two students in 3rd-5th grades were recognized for academic achievement in the 1st quarter. Students

must attain a 90% overall average to be recognized. Students whose average is a 96% or

above are recognized with High Distinction. Those students are identified with an *.

3rd Grade: Traxton Adams*, Isaac Blanco*, Elena Blanco*, Henry Blanco*, Morgan Celli*, Cooper Dudden*, Quinten Gould*, Cora Hill*, Charlotte Lewis*, Camilla Linz, Zachary Mark, Annie Mikoloyck*, Steven Nguyen, Lillian Seymour, Elliette Verbeck*, Kellan Zulkoski*, Logan Zulkoski* 4th Grade: Graecyn Benton*, Ayla Ellis, Zaide Gurrola, Anna Hafner, Tea Hill*, Kennedi Larson*, Ezmirelda Ramirez*, Jacob Weitzel*, Luis Wheeler* 5th Grade: Benjamin Ayala, Ava Kildow, Jacob Mark*, Bianca McDonald, Addison Peck, George Schmall*

Monday, Oct 29 Hot Dog on a bun Baked Beans Carrots w/ranch Pears Cookie Helpers: Tiah Alvizar Veronica Ramirez

Tuesday, Oct 30 Chicken Nuggets Scalloped potatoes Steamed Peas Rolls & Margarine 1/2 Banana Helpers: Jackie Seymour Sheree Verbeck

Wednesday, Oct 31 Goblin Goulash w/meaty eyeballs (spaghetti w/meat balls) Fresh Green Salad w/ranch Creepy Crawler Caterpillars (Wormy Cupcakes) Oranges Helpers: Rob Polk Laura Garcia

Thursday, Nov 1 Corn Dog Tater Barrels Green Beans Grapes Helpers: Bridget Peck Yazmin Acosta

Friday, Nov 2 Super Nachos Taco meat, Black Beans Cheese Sauce Potato Circles Peaches Helpers: Melissa Dudley Nolan Troupe

Hot Lunch Menu for October 29th - November 2nd, 2018

What’s Happening at St. Agnes School………...

Red Ribbon Week was celebrated at St. Agnes School during the week of Oct. 22-25. This national campaign began in 1985 and provides a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. A kick-off rally took

place on Monday, with multiple St. Agnes alumni from Scottsbluff High School coming to speak about making good choices, choosing good friends and getting involved in the right kind of activities. On Wednesday, the SHS band put pep in our step when they came to our playground for a drug free rally. Students took a stand against drugs by participating

in the various themed days, decorating a drug free poster and making an oral and written pledge to remain drug free. Thanks to our alumni students for participating in our event.

The annual Scholastic Book Fair was held during the week of Oct. 22-25. Books of all genres and levels were available for purchase with

proceeds benefiting our own library. The money earned will be used to purchase the Golden Sower books for next school year as well as other new selections. Thanks to all who supported the event.

Peace Out To

Drugs!

Let’s BAND together against drugs!!!

Classroom News………...

Kindergarten Class By Terri Ramirez

October has come and gone in a flash, and the kindergartners have learned so much! I have been very pleased with all my students' progress. This month we have gone on a couple of field trips. Our first one was to the Adams Family Pumpkin Patch. The kids had so much fun choosing a pumpkin and getting lost in the corn maze!

Our next field trip was to the Fire Station where the kids learned all about fire safety.

November is also going to be a busy month of learning. We will be joining the Pre-k class and having a friendship feast. For the feast we will be making cornbread and pumpkin pie! Also, in November we will be inviting our moms and dads to Muffins with Mom and Donuts with Dad. This is where the students will show their parents some of the songs that have helped us learn, and all will enjoy a special treat. We will also be experiencing the giving aspect of the holidays by providing gifts for the elderly. Each child will be asked to do a chore or chores at home to earn $2.00 to help purchase gift(s). We will pair this up with a field trip to Wal-Mart. I want to instill in my students that the holidays are about friendship, family, and giving and not always about receiving. Overall, kindergarten is off to a fantastic start and I can’t wait to see all of the learning yet to come!

3rd Grade Class By Amanda Brill

WOW! How the month has flown by! We have had a busy past week, with Red Ribbon Week, conferences and now a Halloween celebration! I enjoyed talking and catching up with all the parents at conferences.

It’s amazing we are already in the second quarter of school! We are having a lot of fun as well as learning lots! In science, we are learning about the Design Process, and engineering! In math, we are learning all about the different ways to do multiplication. We have discussed grouping and now we are learning about the array method. In social studies, we are discussing fun ways to remember the continents and the environment. We learned a lot about recycling and what things are made out of. We are motivated and

excited for the start of the second quarter!

We are excited to grow and challenge ourselves with new goals and achievements in this upcoming quarter!