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1 4 December 12, 2021 5 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT For The Faithful Departed Douglas Alexander MacRae, Robert Smith, Dr. Andrew Gegerson, Michael Hayes, Constance Deus, Annemarie G. Ianno, Florence Zoeller, and all who have died from the coronavirus. For The Sick All those suffering from the coronavirus, Maura Kelly Magliaro, Joan Laurie, Gloria LaBarbera, Madison Milio, Teresa Manning, Kathleen Spahn, Michael Manfredonia, Michael Giovingo, Gregory Donegal, Diane Hayes, Jeffrey Buxton, Camille Carrello, Elizabeth Sison, Thomas J. Hayes, Jr.

2 , Dolores DeVito, Andrew Healey, Patricia Jackson, Susan Kowalski, joseph Mariani, Maria McDonald, joseph murphy , Thora Petzold, Stephanie Romas, Barbara Rotunno, Lisa Pelrine-Shulman Sick Names for the bulletin remain for three weeks unless the Rectory is notified for an extension. Please note that requests should come from the family and the person must give permission to be listed. John answered them all, saying, I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. Luke 3:16 Monday, December 13, Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a, Mt 21:23-27 6:30 joseph Diorio 7:45 Michael Paturzo 9:00 Patricia Koppelmann, Charles Koppelmann & Michael Ledwozan 12:10 John S.

3 Macken 7:30 Joann Russo Tuesday, December 14, Saint John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 6:30 Mary & Rich Clark 7:45 Paul J. Barnett, Sr. 9:00 George Doris 12:10 John & Alice Sullivan Wednesday, December 15, Advent Weekday Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21c-25; Lk 7:18b-23 6:30 Emil Pusateri 7:45 Richard Grey 9:00 Thomas & Rose Doran, Ann & Richard Phelan 12:10 The Dec d Members of the Wagner Family Thursday, December 16, Advent Weekday Is 54:1-10.

4 Lk 7:24-30 6:30 Margaret Joan Breidenbach (Living) 7:45 Margaret Jeanne Briody 9:00 Megan Gallagher 12:10 Erik Hansen Friday, December 17, Late Advent Weekday Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 6:30 Peter Paul Giandalia 7:45 Rachele & Filippo DiGiglio 9:00 Patrick O Rourke 12:10 Eileen Loftus O Brien & Joan Matthaei Saturday, December 18, Late Advent Weekday Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 6:30 Bernadette Tangney 7:45 Mary Esposito 5:00 Ruth M.

5 Whitbread & Family, Harriett Rea, ` Joan Brown, Mary Esposito, joseph McAree, Daniel (Dan) O Leary 5:00 LH Gayle Mauch 7:30 C Ramon & Maria Allende 7:30 LH Raymond & Eileen Sisti & Ray, Jr. Sunday, December 19, Fourth Sunday of Advent Mi 5:1-4a; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 7:00 Charles J. Schiatta (Master Mason) 8:00 The Parishioners of Saint Agnes Cathedral 9:30 Mary Ellen Bolton 10:30 LH Eileen Loftus O Brien 11:00 Amelia & Vincent Tritto 12:30 John & Marie McManus & Charles & Frances Pagano, Catherine & William Donovan, Andrea Daniele, Sean Gunn, Mary Esposito 5:00 John Michael & Thomas Francis Ahern Sanctuary Lamp Burns foror In Loving Memory of John H.

6 Travers (25th Anniversary) St. Monica Parents Intercession Prayer Group The St. Monica Parents Intercession Prayer Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 in the Holy Cross Chapel, located in the Parish Ministries building. Our next meeting will be on December 16th. For more information call Mary at (516) 375-0738. 6 December 12, 2021 Eucharistic Adoration is the traditional Catholic practice of taking the consecrated host, the Blessed Sacrament, and placing it in a sun-shaped vessel called a Monstrance in order for the faithful to look upon Our Lord and pray to Him in peaceful contemplation.

7 You are invited to join us every Wednesday (unless otherwise noted) in the Cathedral from 2:00 5:00 for Adoration and some quiet reflection and prayer. Nocturnal Adoration is held in the Holy Cross Chapel on the First Friday night of each month from 8:00 10:00 The Rosary is prayed after the 9:00 Mass each Monday through Friday in the Cathedral except on Saturdays when it is prayed after the 7:45 Mass. Devotions Stewardship Reflection In today s Gospel, we are introduced to St, John the Baptist, who is preaching to the people the importance of repentance.

8 Living Stewardship .. Pillar of Formation As we continue our journey through Advent, be sure to talk to your children, friends or family about the importance of repentance. Christ was born for us and He asks that we come to Him and seek forgiveness for our sins. Sharing One s Material Resources in the Parish Supporting Our Parish In these challenging times, special gratitude is expressed to those who are able to support St. Agnes Cathedral Parish. WAYS TO GIVE: Online: Faith Direct is a fast, secure, simple way to make your contributions.

9 Visit to register. Our Parish code is NY239. By Mail: Mail to St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 In Person: At Mass during the collection or dropped off at the rectory. WEEKLY OFFERINGS Weekly Collection Budget $33,900 12/5/2021 $37,451 12/6/2020 $31,688 TTHEEHE ENNNNEWLYLY LYBBBAPTIZED On November 28th, December 4th & 5th, 2021 we welcomed the following children into the St. Agnes Cathedral Parish Community: Congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized. Mairead Cervi Connor Currlin Leilani Duprey Adreanna Duran Jaxson Fatscher Travis Fatscher Ilaria Fiore Noel Gonzalez Hunter Hartmann Dominic LoCastro Connor McCarthy Hunter Miceli Gianna Palma 7 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT We are pleased to announce that during the 3rd week of Advent, December 13 17, there will be 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration in the Cathedral.

10 Spend some time this Advent in prayer before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. There will also be expanded opportunities for confession. We will have multiple priests hearing over 20 hours of confession. Let s make use of this time to our spiritual advantage and truly prepare for the Way of the Lord. Please feel free to stop by and pray during any of these hours. So that Our Lord may not be left alone, a least two (2) people are needed to be in the Cathedral during these hours. A sign up sheet is in the back of the Cathedral for those who are able to sign up to stay for a designated hour.