From the Pastor’s Desk:

Even in the midst of the pandemic, our Catholic churches continued to provide spiritual nourishment, granted on a very limited basis. We also began to find new ways provide the mass for the people, first only by live streaming, then with limited numbers and slowly adding more people into the congregation. Since October we have been keeping track of attendance and we are slowly gathering back around the Eucharistic Table in Sunday worship. In other areas our Catholic Schools have been able to remain open and in person with only limited closures. Each of our schools under the direction of pastor and principal have worked to maintain their individual school needed according to their parish community while still belonging to the Springfield Catholic School System. Organizations such as Knights of Columbus, Parish Council of Catholic Women, along with different spiritual activities such as RCIA, PSR, and scripture study groups have all begun their activities, in some way. We are learning how to live and work within a pandemic. We also know that some things may never be the same. We have also learned how to do some things better because we were forced to change how we were functioning. I want to thank everyone for their patience, their prayers, their support over the past year as Fr. Allen and the parish staff have worked to provide for the spiritual needs of our parish. I also take this time to thank everyone for their financial support over the past year. I would like to invite the men of St. Agnes Cathedral to the 3rd annual catholic men’s Conference to be held On February 26th . It will take place at Springfield Catholic High School in the large open gym. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will present two presentations, along with several local speakers. The day begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop Rice at 8 am. Lunch is provided and the day will end by 3:30 pm. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required to ensure there are enough meals provided. Register DioSCG.org/men. We are posting a short video clip on St. Agnes face book and web page. This is perfect time to spend in a safe open environment drawing closer to the Lord.