ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time --January 29, 2023

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833 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001



rmation@ Phone: 413-786-8105 | Fax: 413-455-3100

Welcome to St. John the Evangelist Church

You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here, regardless of

family or marital situation, religious affiliation, personal history, background,

race, self-image or esteem.

EUCHARIST Lord's Day Mass

Weekday Mass Weeknight Mass

Adoration CONFESSION

BAPTISM MARRIAGE ANOINTING CONFIRMATION

HOLY ORDERS

Saturday 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday, & First Saturday, 8:00 am Wednesday, 6:00 pm Wednesday, 12:00-5:45 pm Saturday, 2:45-3:45 pm, Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm Please call the parish office to schedule. Please call the parish office at least one year in advance. Please call the parish office to request. High school students, please contact the Director of Religious Education to enroll in classes. Adults, please contact the parish office and ask about the OCIA (Order for Christian Initiation for Adults) program. Call the Office of Vocations at (413) 452-0811.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pastor: Fr. Michael Lillpopp rmation@

Parochial Vicar: Fr. John Hurley sje.curate@

Deacon: Deacon Dave P icard sje.deacon@

Priest in Retirement: Fr. J ohn Lis

Office Manager: Andreana P erkins sje.operationsmanager@

Parish Secretary: Debbie W hitehead sje.parishsecretary@

Reception Volunteers: Mary Talarico, Shirley Cusluski sje.volunteer8105@

Pastoral Ministry to Sick & Homebound: Francesca Brandt

sje.homebound@

Director of Religious Education: Roxanne Casiello

sje.religiouseducation@

Director of "In the Beginning" Pre-School Ministry: Claire Riberdy

sje.inthebeginning@

Pre-School Teachers: Mary Boulrice, Lisa Lemire

Director of Music Ministry: Isabella Manning

sje.musicdirector@

Maintenance Supervisor: Beth Thomas sje.maintenance@

Child Advocate: M ary Beth Sw indell Private Line: (860) 386-6009

Bulletin Submissions are due 2-3 weeks prior to print. Email: sje.parishsecretary@

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We are a Roman Catholic community inspired by the Holy Spirit to follow the example of our

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by sharing, growing and spreading God the Father's love through our parish ministries, and by coming together as a community in meaningful prayer

and worship to celebrate that love.

F S O T Grant us, O Lord, with unfailing care, that we may honor you with all our mind, and love everyone in truth of heart. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives

and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

Readings for the Week of January 29, 2023 Monday

Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20, 21, 22, 23, 24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday

Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-27, 28, 30, 31-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday

Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday

Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

Friday Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc;

Mk 6:14-29 Saturday Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, January 28

4:00 pm--Cynthia Jo Patruski--32nd Anniversary = Requested by Mother, Virginia, and Family

Sunday, January 29 8:00 am--Michael Roy = Requested by The Family 10:30 am--Birthday Remembrances for James Leroy Manning, James Robert Manning, Dan Shea, Erica Stepanishen Requested by The Manning Family

Monday, January 30 8:00 am-- Thomas Reilly = Requested by Susan

Tuesday, January 31--Saint John Bosco, Priest 8:00 am--John & Susan Braceland = Requested by Rick & Cheryl Passanisi

Wednesday, February 1 6:00 pm--Marilyn Johnson, Valerie & Karen Frew Requested by Marilyn Barbour

Thursday, February 2--THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD 8:00 am--Krystyna Muskus--Birthday Anniversary Requested by Stanley

Friday, February 3--St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr, St. Ansgar, Bishop

8:00 am--Carole D'Amato = Requested by Catholic Women's Club

Saturday, February 4 8:00 am - Sisters in Christ: United Under Mary's Mantle Requested by Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, February 4

4:00 pm--Loaves & Fishes Volunteers = Requested by a Brother in Christ

Sunday, February 5 8:00 am--Steven Erikson = Requested by Lynne & Tom Stapleton 10:30 am--Ignazio & Cynthia Sinaguglia = Requested by Provost Family

BLESSING OF THE THROATS

There will be a Blessing of the Throats after Mass Friday, Feb. 3, as well as after the weekend Masses Feb. 4 & 5. Blessing of the throats is a traditional sign of struggle against illness in the life of a Christian.

Source: Catholic Prayer: Book of Blessings: Blessing of Throats on the Feast of Saint Blaise

Request the Sanctuary Candle or Children's Memorial Lamp to be lit in

honor of or in memory of someone. Contact the Parish Office.

CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL LAMP J 29-F 4 W L M E F = R A S C

Jan. 29: Fourth Sunday O.T. A true disciple doesn't want to just go

through the motions. We want to encounter Jesus more profoundly in the

liturgy and allow the graces of this supreme gift to bear much fruit in our

souls. -Dr. Edward Sri

REGISTER TODAY for the Eucharistic Congress at the Mass Mutual Center,

Saturday, March 4th - Website:

Please remember in your prayers: Please pray for the sick and dying of our parish. Remember all who are in hospitals, nursing homes and homebound. Pray for the

hungry, the unemployed and underemployed. Pray for an end to abortion and a

true respect for all life, from conception to natural death. Pray for peace. In a concrete way we pray for all those who have died and all the deceased members of our parish and

diocese, especially Joan Farina.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of

God, rest in peace. Amen. IN MY MOTHER'S ARMS PRAYER LINE:

If you have a serious intention that you need prayers for, please call

Pat (786-3023) or Mary (786-9671). Rosaries and prayers will be offered

for your intentions. Interested in becoming a prayer partner? Please call Pat or Mary.

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Reminder: I n an effort to save on increased printing and mailing costs, we will no longer automatically mail contribution statements. Please call the office if you would like a copy. We can email or mail the statement to you. Those who have contributed online should have received a statement from WeShare via email. If not, please call the office.

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: The P olish Junior League of M assachusetts is accepting applications for scholarships for college students of Polish Heritage.

Application information and forms may be obtained at applications

Deadline for receipt of application materials is May 1, 2023.

Mass Intentions: I f you w ould like to book a M ass for a loved one (deceased or living), call or stop by the parish office. (Mass Cards are available.)

Distribution of Holy Communion to the Mobility Impaired: Please Note, the Eucharistic Minister on the St. Joseph side of the church will bring the Eucharist to the mobility impaired parishioners at the back of the Church AFTER distributing the Eucharist to people seated on the St. Joseph wing of the church.

Free Firewood is available to parishioners. I t is located on the right side of the garage behind the rectory. Please help yourself.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CLUB

FUN & GAMES will be the theme for the February 13th meeting, of THE CATHOLI C W OM EN 'S CLUB of AGAWAM. Refreshments will begin at 6:30 in the parish center gym, followed by the monthly business meeting. Those attending need to bring quarters as we will then break into groups to play LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER. Think about the history of AGAWAM, as there will be a quiz during the evening!

Reminder: At our April meeting w e w ill be collecting baby board books and female travel size toiletries. We will also be collecting soda tabs you are saving, preferably in plastic gallon or quart sized bags, all for the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield.

All Catholic women residing in Agawam/ Feeding Hills or members of their parishes are welcome to come for this fun, relaxing evening.

Pro-Life Corner St. John's Pro-Life Coordinators: Judy Cross-Donahue Diane LeDoux (Call Parish Office) Word of Life: M any people are unaw are that someone they know personally is silently suffering from participation in abortion. If a friend confided in you tomorrow that she had an abortion, would you be able to respond in love and in a way that brings her closer to healing? Learn how in "How to Talk to a Friend Who's Had an Abortion":

Source: USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

Saint Spotlight: St. John Religious Ed. students worked diligently to research a

saint, and presented it to parents and students.

Saint John the Evangelist

By Gianna Goodrow

Saint John was one of the twelve apostles. His feast day is December 27th. He was generally recognized as the youngest apostle. He is most know as the author of one of the four Gospels, The Gospel According to John. He is represented with an eagle, which means he spreads the Word of God. John was a leading member of Jesus' apostles and had a close relationship with our savior; and served an important role as a leader of the church.

WINTER PICNIC

The John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council 5585 will host its

annual Winter Picnic

Sunday, February 5 11 am--1:30 pm

at St. John the Evangelist Church

Hamburgers | hotdogs | mac `n cheese | potato salad

Catechesis of the Good Shepard (CGS) | Items needed for the Level 1 Atrium

My dear friends in Christ, as you may be aware St. John's Parish has opened a level 1 Atrium. The level 1 Atrium is a new approach to teaching our faith to our youngest parishioners ages 3-5. We are still in need of a few major items, as seen below, as well as other materials. If you are able to help us acquire these items your generosity would help to bring our young children closer to understanding our Catholic faith and help them to understand the loving presence of our Lord. If you can help in any way please make your donation payable to St. John the Evangelist Church and in the memo, please mark this for the CGS program. Thank you so much for your support of our youth and may this New Year bring you all Peace, Prosperity, and Hope!

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