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COMING TO ST AGATHA PARISH
THIS FALL
“ARISE: Together in Christ”
is a process developed by Renew International for parishes
in the Archdiocese of Boston as a way to revitalize the Church
of Boston in this,
its bicentennial year.
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Joining Our Hands Together
For the Future
It is beginning to take shape.... |
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transformation that is taking place in the lower level. The
first photo shows a view facing the old choir area of the lower
Church. During the renovations, new staircases are being constructed
that will lead to a small landing in what was once the old choir
area. The second photo shows the demolition. The third shows
the new platform in place. And the fourth shows the metal framing
in place for the staircases. |
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Fr. Casey Celebrates 40th Anniversary
of
Ordination to Priesthood |
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Family, friends, parishioners, and former
parishioners of Fr. Peter Casey gathered at St. Agatha Church
for the Noon Mass
to celebrate his 40 years of ministry! |
A Note from Fr. Casey:
"The actual date of my being ordained to the Priesthood
was May 29, 1968. Today, a little over 40 years later, I give
thanks to God, in a special way, for that invitation. As I
look back and remember, I know that a loving God has graced
me in so many ways. My family, my friends, and the people
I have served and served with have been so supportive through
the years. Each assignment I have been called to in the Archdiocese
has been a gift in my life.
I have been fortunate!
May 29, 1968 was a “rainy” Wednesday, however,
there was brightness in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross as
the celebration of the Eucharist and Ordination to the Priesthood
took place. On that Wednesday morning, we who were to be ordained
stood before Cardinal Cushing and spoke the words,
“I am willing and ready, with the help of God.”
In our Catholic Christian tradition, the Sacraments are ongoing
realities.
So often, in any given day, I continue to
hear these words going through my mind and heart,
“I am willing and ready, with the help of God.” |
I thank all of you for being,
in some way, instruments of God’s grace and life to
me as I live this sacrament and vocation. I am your priest,
yet,
we are all in this together because through the waters of
Baptism, we have been called
to be a holy people, God’s chosen people.
We are called to be Priest, Prophet and King!" |
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Hear Ye,
Hear Ye! St. Agatha Puppet Ministry
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Our puppets have headed off for
summer vacation. But before leaving, Bubba read a proclamation
from the Mayor of Puppet Ville: |
FROM THE OFFICE
OF THE MAYOR OF PUPPET VILLE
DATED JUNE 15TH, 2008
GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS TO ALL PRESENT
TODAY
WHEREAS: FR PETER CASEY HAS BEEN AN
ORDAINED PRIEST
FOR THE PAST 40 YEARS: AND
WHEREAS: FR. PETER CASEY HAS CHOSEN
HIS MINISTRY TO SERVE
OTHERS FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD: AND
WHEREAS: FR PETER CASEY HAS SPENT
THESE FORTY YEARS BRINGING
OTHER PEOPLE TO GOD THROUGH HIS GOOD WORKS
AND:
WHEREAS: FR. PETER CASEY HAS BEEN
A HUMBLE SERVANT AND LEADER
OF SAINT AGATHA PARISH FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS
AND:
WHEREAS: FR PETER CASEY HAS BEEN A
LOYAL AND FAITHFUL FRIEND
TO THE PUPPETS OF PUPPET VILLE, ESPECIALLY FR CHARLIE:
NOW I THEREFORE, CORNWALISS P PENTERGAST,
MAYOR OF PUPPET VILLE
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM TODAY, JUNE 15, 2008, AS FR PETER CASEY
DAY
IN PUPPET VILLE AND ST AGATHA PARISH.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AS YOU
PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT
40 YEARS OF SERVICE.
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"Puppets teach message of tolerance"
was the headline of a story in the Tuesday, January 22nd edition
of the Patriot Legder featuring our friends from Puppetville.
Click
here to read the entire story........ |
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May 2007 - Pastoral Planning Report |
In January 2006, Cardinal Sean O’Malley
identified three areas of pastoral life that he considered
particularly challenging for the archdiocese today—Faith
Formation, Marriage, and Pastoral Planning. He appointed a
committee to study each area and charged each committee with
bringing its findings and recommendations to him and to the
Presbyteral and Archdiocesan Pastoral Councils. In elaborating
on his charge to the Pastoral Planning Committee, the Cardinal
asked that the Committee look at what exists in terms of services
and programs; review the best practices locally and nationally;
and formulate recommendations and priorities to guide the
archdiocese into the future. |
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St.
Agatha Parish
432 Adams Street / Milton, MA 02186
Telephone: 617-698-2439 / Fax: 617-698-1517
E-mail: rectory@stagathaparish.org
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