SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeff Fasching
May 10, 2015
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Epistle: Jas. 1:22-27
Gospel: Jn. 16:23-30
Mon 11 -- No Latin Mass
Tue 12 – Ss. Nereus, Achilleus, Domitilla, Virgin, & Pancras, Martyrs
Wed 13 – Vigil of the Ascension
Thu 14 – Ascension of the Lord
Fri 15 – Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Confessor
At the last Supper, Christ warned His apostles that He would soon be leaving them. He would soon return to the glory He always had with His Father in heaven. At this point, the apostles were far from knowing and loving Jesus perfectly. They knew that He came forth from God, but their faith was still very weak, and they would soon lose it altogether. The apostles were now enjoying Christ's company after His Resurrection. Christ teaches them everything they are required to know in order to become the teachers of the whole world.
Jesus says to His apostles: “The Father loveth you, because ye have loved Me.” We ourselves should be consoled by these words. Christ tells us to ask God the Father for everything we need. We should ask first and foremost to persevere in the spirit of Eastertide. We should pray to Saint James, the apostle of Paschal Time and the apostle of good works that we may obtain the grace to persevere in this new life of grace with our risen Lord! It is not enough to simply believe, says Saint James, but we must also demonstrate our faith with good works!
In Christo Jesu et
Maria Immaculata,
Father Jeff Fasching
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Friday, May 8, 2015
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Bulletin 250
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeff Fasching
April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday
Epistle: I Cor. 5:7-8
Gospel: Mk. 16: 1-7
Mon 6 Easter Monday -- No Latin Mass
Tue 7 Easter Tuesday
Wed 8 Easter Wednesday
Thu 9 Easter Thursday
Fri 10 Easter Friday
The next potluck will be on Divine Mercy Sunday-April 12th.
HE IS RISEN!
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass today is filled with allusions to the Resurrection of our Lord and to Baptism. Jesus was immolated, but He triumphs on the Cross! He comes forth triumphant from the sepulcher...
Alleluia!
“This is the day which the Lord has made; let us celebrate it with transports of joy.” (From the Office of the Church).
Christ has triumphed over all His enemies. He has clothed in glory and splendor His Body which had been Victim. Christ has triumphed over death! He is God Divine!
“If Christ be not risen again your faith is vain.” 1Cor. 15
St. Paul reminds us that God has given us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ...! Our destiny is heaven!
The following is from the office of vocations:
Quo Vadis-Kenrick-Glennon Seminary April 10-11, 2015
An opportunity for young men discerning a call to the priesthood or just
want to learn more about the priesthood to visit a local seminary, listen and interact with seminarians.
Exploring Priesthood Weekend—April 17-19, 2015
Is a retreat designed to help men discern God's call to the diocesan priesthood. To be called by God to serve Him as a priest means to have one's soul stirred deep within. Throughout a weekend of prayer, discussion and group interaction, men begin to better understand God's movement in their life. Exploring priesthood weekends are held at Mundelein Seminary.
Discernment Retreat for College age men—April 24-26, 2015 at Meinrad Seminary in Indiana.
Encounter with God's call—April 18-20, 2015 at Conception Seminary College--for young men 16 and under who are considering a vocation to the priesthood.
For more information, please contact Fr. Patrick Nwokoye, Director of Vocation Promotion at 573-200-1814—email: pnwokoye@dioscg.org or Fr. J. Friedel, Director of Vocations/Seminarians, at jfriedel@dioscg.org.
In Christo Jesu et
Maria Immaculata,
Father Jeff Fasching
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeff Fasching
April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday
Epistle: I Cor. 5:7-8
Gospel: Mk. 16: 1-7
Mon 6 Easter Monday -- No Latin Mass
Tue 7 Easter Tuesday
Wed 8 Easter Wednesday
Thu 9 Easter Thursday
Fri 10 Easter Friday
The next potluck will be on Divine Mercy Sunday-April 12th.
HE IS RISEN!
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass today is filled with allusions to the Resurrection of our Lord and to Baptism. Jesus was immolated, but He triumphs on the Cross! He comes forth triumphant from the sepulcher...
Alleluia!
“This is the day which the Lord has made; let us celebrate it with transports of joy.” (From the Office of the Church).
Christ has triumphed over all His enemies. He has clothed in glory and splendor His Body which had been Victim. Christ has triumphed over death! He is God Divine!
“If Christ be not risen again your faith is vain.” 1Cor. 15
St. Paul reminds us that God has given us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ...! Our destiny is heaven!
The following is from the office of vocations:
Quo Vadis-Kenrick-Glennon Seminary April 10-11, 2015
An opportunity for young men discerning a call to the priesthood or just
want to learn more about the priesthood to visit a local seminary, listen and interact with seminarians.
Exploring Priesthood Weekend—April 17-19, 2015
Is a retreat designed to help men discern God's call to the diocesan priesthood. To be called by God to serve Him as a priest means to have one's soul stirred deep within. Throughout a weekend of prayer, discussion and group interaction, men begin to better understand God's movement in their life. Exploring priesthood weekends are held at Mundelein Seminary.
Discernment Retreat for College age men—April 24-26, 2015 at Meinrad Seminary in Indiana.
Encounter with God's call—April 18-20, 2015 at Conception Seminary College--for young men 16 and under who are considering a vocation to the priesthood.
For more information, please contact Fr. Patrick Nwokoye, Director of Vocation Promotion at 573-200-1814—email: pnwokoye@dioscg.org or Fr. J. Friedel, Director of Vocations/Seminarians, at jfriedel@dioscg.org.
In Christo Jesu et
Maria Immaculata,
Father Jeff Fasching
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Bulletin 201
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeffery Fasching
April 27, 2014
Low Sunday (Octave Day of Easter)
Epistle: 1 Jn. 5: 4-10
Gospel: Jn. 20: 19-31
Mon 28 Saint Paul of the Cross, Confessor-- No Latin Mass
Tue 29 Saint Peter of Verona, Martyr
Wed 30 Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin
Thu 1 Saint Joseph the Workman
Fri 2 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pot-luck dinner Sunday, April 27 the 2:30pm Mass. This is Divine Mercy Sunday. A plenary indulgence is granted to those who take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g., "Merciful Jesus, I trust in You!"). If unable to get to church for the above, one may gain the same indulgence be reciting the Our Father and the Creed before a devout image of Our Merciful Lord Jesus Christ and, in addition, praying a devout invocation to the Merciful Lord Jesus Christ.
Mass on Sunday, May 4 will be at 7:00pm.
Mass on Friday, May 2 will be followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and benediction.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung immediately following Mass today followed by benediction.
Pope John Paul II wrote the following in his encyclical Dives in Misericordia: “The Church of our time…must become more particularly and profoundly conscious of the need to bear witness in her whole mission to God’s mercy, following in the footsteps of the tradition of the Old and the New Covenant, and above all of Jesus Christ Himself and His apostles…the Church must consider it one of her principal duties at every state of history and especially in our modern age to proclaim and to introduce in life the mystery of mercy, supremely revealed in Jesus Christ.”
We should be able to see the relationship between the Gospel and Divine Mercy. Listen to the words of Pope Benedict XVI from his Regina Caeli message on Divine Mercy Sunday in 2008: “Indeed mercy is the central nucleus of the Gospel message; it is the very name of God, the Face with which he revealed Himself in the Old Covenant and fully in Jesus Christ, the incarnation of creative and redemptive Love. May this merciful love also shine on the face of the Church and show itself through the sacraments, in particular that of Penance, and in works of charity, both communitarian and individual. May all that the Church says and does manifest the mercy God feels for man, and therefore for us…From Divine Mercy, which brings peace to hearts, genuine peace flows into the world, peace between different peoples, cultures and religions.”
In Christo Jesu et Maria Immaculata,
Father Jeffery Fasching
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeffery Fasching
April 27, 2014
Low Sunday (Octave Day of Easter)
Epistle: 1 Jn. 5: 4-10
Gospel: Jn. 20: 19-31
Mon 28 Saint Paul of the Cross, Confessor-- No Latin Mass
Tue 29 Saint Peter of Verona, Martyr
Wed 30 Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin
Thu 1 Saint Joseph the Workman
Fri 2 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pot-luck dinner Sunday, April 27 the 2:30pm Mass. This is Divine Mercy Sunday. A plenary indulgence is granted to those who take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g., "Merciful Jesus, I trust in You!"). If unable to get to church for the above, one may gain the same indulgence be reciting the Our Father and the Creed before a devout image of Our Merciful Lord Jesus Christ and, in addition, praying a devout invocation to the Merciful Lord Jesus Christ.
Mass on Sunday, May 4 will be at 7:00pm.
Mass on Friday, May 2 will be followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and benediction.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung immediately following Mass today followed by benediction.
Pope John Paul II wrote the following in his encyclical Dives in Misericordia: “The Church of our time…must become more particularly and profoundly conscious of the need to bear witness in her whole mission to God’s mercy, following in the footsteps of the tradition of the Old and the New Covenant, and above all of Jesus Christ Himself and His apostles…the Church must consider it one of her principal duties at every state of history and especially in our modern age to proclaim and to introduce in life the mystery of mercy, supremely revealed in Jesus Christ.”
We should be able to see the relationship between the Gospel and Divine Mercy. Listen to the words of Pope Benedict XVI from his Regina Caeli message on Divine Mercy Sunday in 2008: “Indeed mercy is the central nucleus of the Gospel message; it is the very name of God, the Face with which he revealed Himself in the Old Covenant and fully in Jesus Christ, the incarnation of creative and redemptive Love. May this merciful love also shine on the face of the Church and show itself through the sacraments, in particular that of Penance, and in works of charity, both communitarian and individual. May all that the Church says and does manifest the mercy God feels for man, and therefore for us…From Divine Mercy, which brings peace to hearts, genuine peace flows into the world, peace between different peoples, cultures and religions.”
In Christo Jesu et Maria Immaculata,
Father Jeffery Fasching
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Bulletin 149
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeffery Fasching
April 21st, 2013 Third Sunday after Easter
Epistle: 1 Pet. 2: 11-19
Gospel: Jn. 16: 16-22
Mass schedule April 22nd through April 26th
Monday: SS. Soter & Caius, Popes & Martyrs —No Latin Mass
Tuesday: Feria of Paschaltide
Wednesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Martyr
Thursday: St. Mark, Evangelist
Friday: SS. Cletus & Marcellinus, Popes & Martyrs
All are invited to the pot-luck dinner Sunday, April 21st immediately following the 2:30pm Mass in the school cafeteria.
Jesus Christ has commanded us to take up our Crosses and follow Him if we wish to gain eternal life. He clearly taught that His followers would undergo sufferings and persecutions in this life, but they would have their reward in heaven if they remained faithful. The rest of the world will make merry and rejoice, while the Christian will suffer persecutions. Catholic Doctrine has always taught that the only way to share in the glory of the Resurrection is through the Cross. All the saints were familiar with suffering. In fact, they became extremely anxious when they were not made to suffer because they felt like Christ had abandoned them! “Take up thy Cross and follow me,” says Jesus Christ. You must either suffer in this life or give up the hope of seeing God in heaven!
In Christ,
Fr. Jeff Fasching
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeffery Fasching
April 21st, 2013 Third Sunday after Easter
Epistle: 1 Pet. 2: 11-19
Gospel: Jn. 16: 16-22
Mass schedule April 22nd through April 26th
Monday: SS. Soter & Caius, Popes & Martyrs —No Latin Mass
Tuesday: Feria of Paschaltide
Wednesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Martyr
Thursday: St. Mark, Evangelist
Friday: SS. Cletus & Marcellinus, Popes & Martyrs
All are invited to the pot-luck dinner Sunday, April 21st immediately following the 2:30pm Mass in the school cafeteria.
Jesus Christ has commanded us to take up our Crosses and follow Him if we wish to gain eternal life. He clearly taught that His followers would undergo sufferings and persecutions in this life, but they would have their reward in heaven if they remained faithful. The rest of the world will make merry and rejoice, while the Christian will suffer persecutions. Catholic Doctrine has always taught that the only way to share in the glory of the Resurrection is through the Cross. All the saints were familiar with suffering. In fact, they became extremely anxious when they were not made to suffer because they felt like Christ had abandoned them! “Take up thy Cross and follow me,” says Jesus Christ. You must either suffer in this life or give up the hope of seeing God in heaven!
In Christ,
Fr. Jeff Fasching
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Bulletin 146
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeffery Fasching
March 31st, 2013 Easter Sunday
Epistle: I Cor. 5: 7-8
Gospel: Mk. 16: 1-7
Mass schedule April 1st through April 5th
Easter Monday No Latin Mass
Easter Tuesday
Easter Wednesday
Easter Thursday
Easter Friday
On Easter Sunday the Mass highlights the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! The Mass also alludes to the spiritual resurrection experienced by all those who have been baptized. We recall Christ’s death on the Cross through which He triumphed over sin and Satan, but today we joyfully emphasize how Christ rises from the grave to the dismay of His enemies!
In the office of the Church we proclaim: “This is the day which the Lord had made; let us celebrate it with transports of joy.”
The Body of Christ which previously had been scourged, beaten and nailed to the Cross comes forth from the tomb in resplendent fashion! The Victim once slain by the cruelty of man now shows in a glorious way His triumph over death. The Resurrection is the most concrete proof of Christ’s Divinity. Our belief in the Resurrection is the foundation of our faith. Saint Augustine once wrote that the Resurrection of Christ is God’s supreme and wholly marvelous work! Saint Paul writes: “If Christ be not risen again your faith is in vain.” (I Cor. 15) Furthermore, “God hath given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. He hath raised us up together with Christ and hath made us sit together in the heavenly places.”
In Christ,
Father Jeff Fasching
EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS (LATIN)
CELEBRANT: Father Jeffery Fasching
March 31st, 2013 Easter Sunday
Epistle: I Cor. 5: 7-8
Gospel: Mk. 16: 1-7
Mass schedule April 1st through April 5th
Easter Monday No Latin Mass
Easter Tuesday
Easter Wednesday
Easter Thursday
Easter Friday
On Easter Sunday the Mass highlights the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! The Mass also alludes to the spiritual resurrection experienced by all those who have been baptized. We recall Christ’s death on the Cross through which He triumphed over sin and Satan, but today we joyfully emphasize how Christ rises from the grave to the dismay of His enemies!
In the office of the Church we proclaim: “This is the day which the Lord had made; let us celebrate it with transports of joy.”
The Body of Christ which previously had been scourged, beaten and nailed to the Cross comes forth from the tomb in resplendent fashion! The Victim once slain by the cruelty of man now shows in a glorious way His triumph over death. The Resurrection is the most concrete proof of Christ’s Divinity. Our belief in the Resurrection is the foundation of our faith. Saint Augustine once wrote that the Resurrection of Christ is God’s supreme and wholly marvelous work! Saint Paul writes: “If Christ be not risen again your faith is in vain.” (I Cor. 15) Furthermore, “God hath given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. He hath raised us up together with Christ and hath made us sit together in the heavenly places.”
In Christ,
Father Jeff Fasching
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Bulletin 80
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806 EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS: Celebrant Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
December 11th, 2011 Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
Epistle: Phil. 4: 4-7
Gospel: Jn. 1: 19-28
Mass Schedule December 12th through December 16th
Monday-Feria of Advent-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Saint Lucy, Virgin & Martyr
Wednesday-Ember Wednesday
Thursday-Requiem Mass + Deacon Bill McNamee
Friday-Ember Friday
Christians are a people of joy! When we sin we lose our joy because we offend God. However, if we repent and purify ourselves in the sacrament of penance God will always forgive us. True peace and joy is the result of nothing other than remaining faithful to God and embracing the Cross. We must remember that Advent is a season of repentance and penance. Those who know God realize that enduring afflictions with patience and faith will always strengthen our faith and ultimately lead to joy.
John the Baptist preached repentance and exemplified a life of penance. Concerning the value of penance, the Council of Trent teaches: “…penances greatly detach penitents from sin; they act like a bridle to keep them in check, and make them more cautious and vigilant in the future. They also heal the after-effects of sin and destroy evil habits acquired through a bad life…Besides, when we suffer in satisfaction for our sins we conform ourselves to Christ Jesus who made satisfaction for our sins (cf. Rom. 5.10; 1 Jn. 2.1f)…; this gives us the surest pledge that, while suffering with him, we shall also be glorified with him (Rom. 8.17).”
Penance atones for sin, satisfies the demands of God’s holiness and justice, pays the debt of temporal punishment due to sin, restores glory to God, and averts divine punishment. It focuses the penitent’s mind more clearly on God and increases sensitivity to spiritual values. Penance intensifies sorrow for sin and desire for holiness. It repairs and heals the harmful effects which sin has done to one’s self, to other persons, and to the social order. Furthermore, penance weakens the bonds of sinful attachments. It gives the penitent better control over unruly nature and deters the penitent from committing sin in the future. Penance strengthens the penitent’s resolve to overcome sin and advance in virtue. Finally, penance conforms the penitent to the likeness of Christ’s passion and therefore prepares the penitent to share the glory of His resurrection!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
December 11th, 2011 Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
Epistle: Phil. 4: 4-7
Gospel: Jn. 1: 19-28
Mass Schedule December 12th through December 16th
Monday-Feria of Advent-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Saint Lucy, Virgin & Martyr
Wednesday-Ember Wednesday
Thursday-Requiem Mass + Deacon Bill McNamee
Friday-Ember Friday
Christians are a people of joy! When we sin we lose our joy because we offend God. However, if we repent and purify ourselves in the sacrament of penance God will always forgive us. True peace and joy is the result of nothing other than remaining faithful to God and embracing the Cross. We must remember that Advent is a season of repentance and penance. Those who know God realize that enduring afflictions with patience and faith will always strengthen our faith and ultimately lead to joy.
John the Baptist preached repentance and exemplified a life of penance. Concerning the value of penance, the Council of Trent teaches: “…penances greatly detach penitents from sin; they act like a bridle to keep them in check, and make them more cautious and vigilant in the future. They also heal the after-effects of sin and destroy evil habits acquired through a bad life…Besides, when we suffer in satisfaction for our sins we conform ourselves to Christ Jesus who made satisfaction for our sins (cf. Rom. 5.10; 1 Jn. 2.1f)…; this gives us the surest pledge that, while suffering with him, we shall also be glorified with him (Rom. 8.17).”
Penance atones for sin, satisfies the demands of God’s holiness and justice, pays the debt of temporal punishment due to sin, restores glory to God, and averts divine punishment. It focuses the penitent’s mind more clearly on God and increases sensitivity to spiritual values. Penance intensifies sorrow for sin and desire for holiness. It repairs and heals the harmful effects which sin has done to one’s self, to other persons, and to the social order. Furthermore, penance weakens the bonds of sinful attachments. It gives the penitent better control over unruly nature and deters the penitent from committing sin in the future. Penance strengthens the penitent’s resolve to overcome sin and advance in virtue. Finally, penance conforms the penitent to the likeness of Christ’s passion and therefore prepares the penitent to share the glory of His resurrection!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Bulletin 53
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806 EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS: Celebrant Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
June 5th, 2011 Sunday after the Ascension
Epistle: I Pet. 4: 7-11
Gospel: Jn. 15: 26, 27; 16: 1-4
Mass schedule June 6 through June 10
Monday-Saint Norbert, Bishop & Confessor-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Feria in Ascensiontide
Wednesday-Feria in Ascensiontide
Thursday-SS. Primus & Felicianus, Martyrs
Friday-Saint Margaret of Scotland, Queen & Widow
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
Jesus Christ has ascended into heaven! We step into another phase of the mystery of Easter. Jesus is triumphant in His Resurrection. The Ascension of Christ into heaven to take His seat on His rightful throne prompts men and angels to pay Him due adoration and glory. At the name of Jesus, Son of Man and Son of God, Saint Paul says that: “Every knee shall bend, in heaven, on earth and in hell.”
This Man Jesus, child of Adam through the Immaculate Blessed Virgin Mary, is the masterpiece of God’s omnipotence. The angels love to fix their gaze upon Him; the blessed Trinity is well-pleased with Him; the gifts of grace bestowed upon Him surpass all that men and angels together have ever received. Saint Paul writes: “He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross; for which cause God also hath exalted Him, and hath given Him a name, which is above all names.”
We must remember today that Jesus Christ in all His glory is still very much active in the world and in our lives. He is appointed Judge of the living and the dead. We must all render Him an account of our lives one day. Furthermore, the angels who appeared to His apostles after His Ascension told us that Christ is to come again. He will descend through the clouds for the last judgment for all mankind to witness.
Today let us pray for all those who have lost all idea of true authority. Let us pray for those who refuse to acknowledge Jesus Christ.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
June 5th, 2011 Sunday after the Ascension
Epistle: I Pet. 4: 7-11
Gospel: Jn. 15: 26, 27; 16: 1-4
Mass schedule June 6 through June 10
Monday-Saint Norbert, Bishop & Confessor-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Feria in Ascensiontide
Wednesday-Feria in Ascensiontide
Thursday-SS. Primus & Felicianus, Martyrs
Friday-Saint Margaret of Scotland, Queen & Widow
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
Jesus Christ has ascended into heaven! We step into another phase of the mystery of Easter. Jesus is triumphant in His Resurrection. The Ascension of Christ into heaven to take His seat on His rightful throne prompts men and angels to pay Him due adoration and glory. At the name of Jesus, Son of Man and Son of God, Saint Paul says that: “Every knee shall bend, in heaven, on earth and in hell.”
This Man Jesus, child of Adam through the Immaculate Blessed Virgin Mary, is the masterpiece of God’s omnipotence. The angels love to fix their gaze upon Him; the blessed Trinity is well-pleased with Him; the gifts of grace bestowed upon Him surpass all that men and angels together have ever received. Saint Paul writes: “He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross; for which cause God also hath exalted Him, and hath given Him a name, which is above all names.”
We must remember today that Jesus Christ in all His glory is still very much active in the world and in our lives. He is appointed Judge of the living and the dead. We must all render Him an account of our lives one day. Furthermore, the angels who appeared to His apostles after His Ascension told us that Christ is to come again. He will descend through the clouds for the last judgment for all mankind to witness.
Today let us pray for all those who have lost all idea of true authority. Let us pray for those who refuse to acknowledge Jesus Christ.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Bulletin 52
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806 EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS: Celebrant Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
May 29th, 2011 Fifth Sunday after Easter
Epistle: Jas. 1: 22-27
Gospel: Jn. 16: 22-30
Mass schedule May 30 through June 3
Monday-Feria in Paschaltide-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Queenship of Mary-NO LATIN MASS
Wednesday-Vigil of the Ascension-NO LATIN MASS
Thursday-Ascension of the Lord-NO LATIN MASS
Friday-Sacred Heart of Jesus-NO LATIN MASS
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
I will be on retreat from Monday the 30th through Friday the 3rd of June. THERE WILL BE NO LATIN MASS THIS WEEK. MASS WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH.
On Easter morning the holy women went to the tomb to find it empty. Immediately they ran to tell Peter and the other Apostles. During this wonderful season everything points toward new life and spiritual renewal. We lead this new life in union with our risen Lord. Saint James is considered to be the apostle of Paschal Time and the apostle of good works. He has taught us that faith without works is a dead faith. Faith alone will not save us.
Saint James also emphasizes the importance of guarding the truths we have been taught. We must cherish our God-given faith. We must always pray for it. We must never take it for granted. Many people each year who have received the grace of the wonderful Easter mystery fail to persevere. They allow the world to choke them. It consumes their time and energy. We must never forget where our focus must be. We must imitate our risen Lord at all times!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
May 29th, 2011 Fifth Sunday after Easter
Epistle: Jas. 1: 22-27
Gospel: Jn. 16: 22-30
Mass schedule May 30 through June 3
Monday-Feria in Paschaltide-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Queenship of Mary-NO LATIN MASS
Wednesday-Vigil of the Ascension-NO LATIN MASS
Thursday-Ascension of the Lord-NO LATIN MASS
Friday-Sacred Heart of Jesus-NO LATIN MASS
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
I will be on retreat from Monday the 30th through Friday the 3rd of June. THERE WILL BE NO LATIN MASS THIS WEEK. MASS WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH.
On Easter morning the holy women went to the tomb to find it empty. Immediately they ran to tell Peter and the other Apostles. During this wonderful season everything points toward new life and spiritual renewal. We lead this new life in union with our risen Lord. Saint James is considered to be the apostle of Paschal Time and the apostle of good works. He has taught us that faith without works is a dead faith. Faith alone will not save us.
Saint James also emphasizes the importance of guarding the truths we have been taught. We must cherish our God-given faith. We must always pray for it. We must never take it for granted. Many people each year who have received the grace of the wonderful Easter mystery fail to persevere. They allow the world to choke them. It consumes their time and energy. We must never forget where our focus must be. We must imitate our risen Lord at all times!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Bulletin 51
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806 EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS: Celebrant Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
May 22, 2011 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Epistle: Jas. 1: 17-21
Gospel: Jn. 16: 5-14
Mass schedule May 23 through May 27
Monday-Feria in Paschaltide-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Feria in Paschaltide
Wednesday-Saint Gregory VII, Pope & Confessor
Thursday-Saint Philip Neri, Confessor
Friday-Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop & Confessor
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
I will be on retreat from Monday the 30th through Friday the 3rd of June. THERE WILL BE NO LATIN MASS THIS WEEK. MASS WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH.
The Doctrine of the Blessed Trinity is something we can never fully comprehend. Our God is one God in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The three Divine Persons of the Holy Trinity all possess the same nature. Jesus reminds us of this in the Gospel when He says that “everything that the Father has belongs to the Son, and everything the Son has belongs to the Father.” Furthermore, the Holy Ghost also possesses everything that God the Father and God the Son possess. The particular role of the Holy Ghost is to glorify the Son.
We are soon approaching the celebration of our Lord’s Ascension into heaven. We know that it was only after our Lord had ascended into heaven that He was able to send His Holy Ghost upon His disciples. The disciples then received the power to carry on Christ’s mission with boldness and confidence under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. They were thus able to give glory to Christ. The same is true for us today as Christ’s followers. We have received the very same Holy Ghost by virtue or our baptism and confirmation. We have the same power that the Apostles had because we have received the same Holy Ghost of God.
We continue to rejoice this Easter season because of the great gift God gives us in receiving the Holy Ghost. We continue to glorify God by bearing witness to His Son Jesus Christ.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
May 22, 2011 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Epistle: Jas. 1: 17-21
Gospel: Jn. 16: 5-14
Mass schedule May 23 through May 27
Monday-Feria in Paschaltide-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Feria in Paschaltide
Wednesday-Saint Gregory VII, Pope & Confessor
Thursday-Saint Philip Neri, Confessor
Friday-Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop & Confessor
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
I will be on retreat from Monday the 30th through Friday the 3rd of June. THERE WILL BE NO LATIN MASS THIS WEEK. MASS WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH.
The Doctrine of the Blessed Trinity is something we can never fully comprehend. Our God is one God in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The three Divine Persons of the Holy Trinity all possess the same nature. Jesus reminds us of this in the Gospel when He says that “everything that the Father has belongs to the Son, and everything the Son has belongs to the Father.” Furthermore, the Holy Ghost also possesses everything that God the Father and God the Son possess. The particular role of the Holy Ghost is to glorify the Son.
We are soon approaching the celebration of our Lord’s Ascension into heaven. We know that it was only after our Lord had ascended into heaven that He was able to send His Holy Ghost upon His disciples. The disciples then received the power to carry on Christ’s mission with boldness and confidence under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. They were thus able to give glory to Christ. The same is true for us today as Christ’s followers. We have received the very same Holy Ghost by virtue or our baptism and confirmation. We have the same power that the Apostles had because we have received the same Holy Ghost of God.
We continue to rejoice this Easter season because of the great gift God gives us in receiving the Holy Ghost. We continue to glorify God by bearing witness to His Son Jesus Christ.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Bulletin 50
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806 EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS: Celebrant Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
May 15, 2011 Third Sunday after Easter
Epistle: I Pet. 2: 11-19
Gospel: Jn. 16: 16-22
Mass schedule May 16 through May 20
Monday-Saint Ubald, Bishop and Confessor-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Saint Paschal Baylon, Confessor
Wednesday-Saint Venantius, Martyr
Thursday-Saint Peter Celestine, Pope & Confessor
Friday-Saint Bernardine of Siena, Confessor
THERE IS NO LATIN MASS THIS SUNDAY, MAY 15 AT 2:30pm. A FIRST COMMUNION MASS HAS BEEN SCHEDULED IN PLACE OF THE LATIN MASS.
In the Gospel Christ reminds His disciples that He is not leaving them for good. He reassures them that He will come back to stay with them. Christ reminds His disciples that even though they are sad that He is leaving, later they will rejoice.
We must remember even in the midst of the joy of the Easter season that Christ came to suffer for our redemption. In fact, there can be no true rejoicing and glory without suffering first. Our life in this valley of tears involves much suffering. However, we must hold fast to our faith in the Resurrection. We must truly believe there will be a speedy end to our suffering. We must embrace our suffering and focus on the Resurrected Christ.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
May 15, 2011 Third Sunday after Easter
Epistle: I Pet. 2: 11-19
Gospel: Jn. 16: 16-22
Mass schedule May 16 through May 20
Monday-Saint Ubald, Bishop and Confessor-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Saint Paschal Baylon, Confessor
Wednesday-Saint Venantius, Martyr
Thursday-Saint Peter Celestine, Pope & Confessor
Friday-Saint Bernardine of Siena, Confessor
THERE IS NO LATIN MASS THIS SUNDAY, MAY 15 AT 2:30pm. A FIRST COMMUNION MASS HAS BEEN SCHEDULED IN PLACE OF THE LATIN MASS.
In the Gospel Christ reminds His disciples that He is not leaving them for good. He reassures them that He will come back to stay with them. Christ reminds His disciples that even though they are sad that He is leaving, later they will rejoice.
We must remember even in the midst of the joy of the Easter season that Christ came to suffer for our redemption. In fact, there can be no true rejoicing and glory without suffering first. Our life in this valley of tears involves much suffering. However, we must hold fast to our faith in the Resurrection. We must truly believe there will be a speedy end to our suffering. We must embrace our suffering and focus on the Resurrected Christ.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Bulletin 47
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806 EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS: Celebrant Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
April 24, 2011 Easter Sunday
Epistle: I Cor. 5: 7-8
Gospel: Mk. 16: 1-7
Mass schedule April 25 through April 29
Monday-Easter Monday-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Easter Tuesday
Wednesday-Easter Wednesday
Thursday-Easter Thursday
Friday-Easter Friday
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
May 1, 2011, Divine Mercy Sunday; A plenary indulgence is granted to those who take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or in the tabernacle, recite one Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus. Those who for a just cause cannot get to church can gain the same indulgence by reciting one Our Father, the Creed, and a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus before an image of the Divine Mercy.
Mary of Magdala and Mary of Cleophas and Salome all are urged by their sensitive love to go and anoint the dead body of our Lord Jesus Christ. They do so without giving thought to all the difficulties involved. As a result, they were the first to hear the news of Christ’s resurrection. The fact is that in the terrifying moments of Christ’s passion and death these women proved to be stronger than the men. We must learn to love as they did.
The glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ is of course the central mystery of our faith. “If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (Col 3: 1-2). Saint Pius X writes: “Rising with Christ through grace means that just as Jesus Christ through His resurrection began a new immortal and heavenly life, so we must begin a new life according to the Sprit, once and for all renouncing sin and everything that leads us to sin, loving only God and everything that leads to God."
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
April 24, 2011 Easter Sunday
Epistle: I Cor. 5: 7-8
Gospel: Mk. 16: 1-7
Mass schedule April 25 through April 29
Monday-Easter Monday-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Easter Tuesday
Wednesday-Easter Wednesday
Thursday-Easter Thursday
Friday-Easter Friday
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
May 1, 2011, Divine Mercy Sunday; A plenary indulgence is granted to those who take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or in the tabernacle, recite one Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus. Those who for a just cause cannot get to church can gain the same indulgence by reciting one Our Father, the Creed, and a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus before an image of the Divine Mercy.
Mary of Magdala and Mary of Cleophas and Salome all are urged by their sensitive love to go and anoint the dead body of our Lord Jesus Christ. They do so without giving thought to all the difficulties involved. As a result, they were the first to hear the news of Christ’s resurrection. The fact is that in the terrifying moments of Christ’s passion and death these women proved to be stronger than the men. We must learn to love as they did.
The glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ is of course the central mystery of our faith. “If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (Col 3: 1-2). Saint Pius X writes: “Rising with Christ through grace means that just as Jesus Christ through His resurrection began a new immortal and heavenly life, so we must begin a new life according to the Sprit, once and for all renouncing sin and everything that leads us to sin, loving only God and everything that leads to God."
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Bulletin 45
SAINT AGNES CATHEDRAL 533 South Jefferson Springfield, MO 65806 EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE MASS: Celebrant Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
April 10, 2011 Passion Sunday
Epistle: Heb. 9: 11-15
Gospel: Jn. 8: 46-59
Mass schedule April 11 through April 15
Monday-Feria of Passiontide-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Feria of Passiontide-NO LATIN MASS
Wednesday-Feria of Passiontide
Thursday-Feria of Passiontide
Friday-Feria of Passiontide
Pot Luck Dinner Sunday, April 10 immediately following Mass in the cafeteria.
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO LATIN MASS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12th.
Pope John Paul II has emphasized the presence of the Holy Spirit in the sacrifice that Christ offered on Calvary: “In the sacrifice of the Son of Man the Holy Spirit is present and active just as He acted in Jesus’ conception, in His coming into the world, in His hidden life and in His public ministry. According to the Letter to the Hebrews, on the way to His departure through Gethsemani and Golgotha, the same Jesus Christ in His own humanity opened Himself totally to this action of the Spirit-Paraclete, who from suffering enables eternal salvific love to spring forth” (Dominum et Vivificantem, 40).
In other words, Christ desired that the Holy Spirit should turn His death into a perfect sacrifice. Christ’s sacrifice purifies us completely. This is the only way we are made fit to worship the living God. As we approach the celebration of the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, we must call upon the Holy Spirit to strengthen our own will to suffer for Christ. Suffering is the only way we can expect to share in Christ’s glorious resurrection.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
April 10, 2011 Passion Sunday
Epistle: Heb. 9: 11-15
Gospel: Jn. 8: 46-59
Mass schedule April 11 through April 15
Monday-Feria of Passiontide-NO LATIN MASS
Tuesday-Feria of Passiontide-NO LATIN MASS
Wednesday-Feria of Passiontide
Thursday-Feria of Passiontide
Friday-Feria of Passiontide
Pot Luck Dinner Sunday, April 10 immediately following Mass in the cafeteria.
If you wish to have a Mass offered for a particular intention or person you must see me first.
NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO LATIN MASS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12th.
Pope John Paul II has emphasized the presence of the Holy Spirit in the sacrifice that Christ offered on Calvary: “In the sacrifice of the Son of Man the Holy Spirit is present and active just as He acted in Jesus’ conception, in His coming into the world, in His hidden life and in His public ministry. According to the Letter to the Hebrews, on the way to His departure through Gethsemani and Golgotha, the same Jesus Christ in His own humanity opened Himself totally to this action of the Spirit-Paraclete, who from suffering enables eternal salvific love to spring forth” (Dominum et Vivificantem, 40).
In other words, Christ desired that the Holy Spirit should turn His death into a perfect sacrifice. Christ’s sacrifice purifies us completely. This is the only way we are made fit to worship the living God. As we approach the celebration of the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, we must call upon the Holy Spirit to strengthen our own will to suffer for Christ. Suffering is the only way we can expect to share in Christ’s glorious resurrection.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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