Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 24, 2021Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario - 24 de Enero, 2021

Dear Friends,

On December 8^th, His Holiness, Pope Francis proclaimed the beginning of “The Year of St. Joseph,” the carpenter of Nazareth in the Catholic Church.

In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris Corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.

“The carpenter of Nazareth,” explains the Pope, was able to turn a problem into a possibility by trusting in divine providence.”

How fitting is it that in 2021 as Catholics around the world honor a “builder”, St. Agnes begins construction on our new church, gym/multi-purpose, loop road and Pre-K building. Your generous support of “Building with JOY” is the reason we are able to share with you the following good news:

• After a very successful matching gift program in the month of December where our goal of $500,000 was met, we are now starting 2021 with $17 million in total pledges.
• On December 29th, Archbishop Thomas Wenski gave permission to finalize contracts and commence construction.
• After analyzing the 3 construction bids presented, the project committee selected Vilar-Hoynak as the contractor. Their team of executives, pre-construction staff and project managers have over 30 years of experience and meet the requirements of the Archdiocese.
• The 1^st phase of the project is the construction of the Pre-K Building, which is already funded and therefore not part of the Building with JOY capital campaign, as well as the construction of the west parking lot. Both will commence in the 1% quarter of 2021 with a proposed 10-month schedule to completion.
• The new church, gym/multi-purpose building, and east loop road are currently estimated to begin construction in the summer of 2021 with a proposed 17-month schedule to completion.

We are thankful to have parishioners like you whose generosity, love and enthusiasm are helping build the future of St. Agnes!

Blessings,

The time is now. When our world is shaken by fear, anxiety or despair, the Church while not ''of the world'' must be ''in the world'' to witness God’s love. By faith and baptism, we are incorporated into the Body of Christ: we are the Church. Uniting as Disciples in Faith and Missionaries of Hope, we can serve those most in need by bringing Christ to them wherever they are.

This weekend is ABCD Commitment Weekend. The Love of Christ urges on no matter what challenges may come our way. Together, as One in Faith, One in Hope and One in Charity, please open your hearts to those we serve through the ABCD and make a gift of hope today. Thank you and God bless you!

Thank you to all our recurring online givers

We are blessed to have parishioners like you!

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40 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS ADORATION

From Friday, February 5^th - 6:00 AM to Saturday, February 6^th - 10:00 PM
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"When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then.
When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now."
St. Teresa of Calcutta

January 21 - 29, 2021

9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Each day's intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life

Join today at 9daysforlife.com

Sunday, February 7^th, 2021

7:30 AM - Registration
8:30 AM - Mass
10:00 AM - Kick Stands Up

Cost: $20 Per Bike | Includes 3 raffle tickets and 1 patch

For sponsorship opportunities and to register visit our website: www.adomdevelopment.org/2021ride

St. Agnes Academy is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year.

Applications are available on the ''Admissions'' page of our website at www.stakb.org, and the deadline is January 31, 2021.

To learn more about our school, please contact us or visit the Virtual Tour on our website!

Visit stakb.org/Ads for more information, or to begin advertising.

For questions, please email ads@stagneskb.org

Would you like others to pray for your intentions?

If so, please visit stakb.org/Petition to fill out the Prayer Request form

Your prayer requests will be placed under the exposed Blessed Sacrament at our chapel.

We ask all who visit to pray for the prayers requested by our fellow parishioners.