PARISH LETTER April 26, 2020—Third Sunday of Easter
Let us pray.
May your people exult for ever, O God, in renewed youthfulness of spirit, so that, rejoicing now in the restored glory of our adoption, we may look forward in confident hope to the rejoicing of the day of resurrection. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (
Roman Missal, Collect, 3
rd Sunday of Easter).
WELCOME BACK to Fr. Tom Keller. Fr. Tom has returned to his home outside Council after spending the winter months in Boise. What a blessing to have Fr. Tom among us again.
ST. AGNES DIAPER BANK RAFFLE: The winners of the Diaper Bank Raffle are: Jose Garcia, Sandra O’Neil, and Diego Delgadillo. The Raffle earned $758.00 for the Idaho Diaper Bank; many thanks to all those who participated.
THANKS TO THE CHILDREN OF ST. AGNES, who, through the Children’s Collection, donated $250.000 to the Diaper Bank.
MANY THANKS to all those who through these past weeks have financially supported St. Agnes, Holy Rosary, and St. Jude. Many have mailed or brought in their donations. At St. Agnes Church, you may slip your donation envelope under the interior sacristy door.
IDAHO CATHOLIC APPEAL: Congratulations to St. Agnes Church, Weiser, for having completed its Appeal goal! As of April 20
th, 49 families of St. Agnes have given a total of $21,248, thus surpassing its goal of $18,702 (114%); presently $2,546 will be returned to St. Agnes. St. Jude Church, Council, with 226% of its goal continues to have the highest percentage of goal in all the Diocese; 16 families of St. Jude Church have given a total of $6,429, with an earned return of $3,586. And at Holy Rosary Church, Cambridge, 7 families have contributed $2,140 to the goal of $3,382 (63%). Many thanks to the parishioners who have participated in the Idaho Catholic Appeal. This once-a-year diocesan wide collection supports the ministry and works of our Diocesan Church in Idaho. Please drop your contribution off at the parish office or mail it directly to the Diocese (please be sure to indicate your parish—very important!). “For the Glory of God!”
SCHEDULE OF CONFESSIONS AT ST. AGNES CHURCH:
Tuesday 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
TENTATIVE DATES (all depending at “what happens”):
May 17th, Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Mass—in honor of graduating seniors
May 31st, Sunday, 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Masses, (3:30 p.m. at St. Jude)—Sacraments of Initiation for Catechumens and Candidates
June 7th, Sunday, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.—First Reconciliation
June 14th, Sunday, 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Masses—First Communion
CONFIRMATION is schedule for Tuesday, May 26
th, 7:00 p.m.; we await confirmation or re-scheduling from Bishop Christensen’s office.
LOOKINIG AHEAD: Late next week Governor Little will announce his decision on the “stay-at-home” order. Indications are that a 4-stage plan of “reopening” will be implemented; the re-opening of places of worship appears to be part of Stage 1. What this will mean for us remains to be seen. I expect additional directives will be provided by Bishop Christensen’s office. As the parish office and I are informed, so we will inform you. Stay tuned.
EASTER GIFT AND RESPONSIBILITY
Loving Father,
during this Easter season,
we rejoice in your Son, our Lord,
who has renewed us in freedom and joy
through the mystery of his Passion and Resurrection.
We have been called to proclaim his Gospel;
not because we are good enough,
holy enough, or talented enough;
but because you wanted us
to have this gift and this responsibility.
Give us the courage to be faithful to this call;
help us make every day of our lives
an experience of Easter.
And keep us every mindful of our charge:
to go in peace to love and serve our Lord;
that as stewards of your world
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit
to transform it,
bring it justice and peace,
and offer it, in gratitude, back to you.
We pray this in Jesus’ name,
our crucified and risen Lord.