St. Agatha Parish exists primarily to serve the spiritual needs of those of the Polish language and ethnicity living in the St. Louis area.  We live our faith in union with the Supreme Pontiff and the Archbishop of St. Louis.  While living in American society, we celebrate our heritage of rich cultural traditions.  Through the intercession of Our Lady of Częstochowa, the Queen of Poland, and St. Agatha, the patron of our Parish, we seek to fulfill our calling in Jesus Christ by living out our Catholic faith in love, justice and peace.

November 2023

 

NOVEMBER 1 – ALL SAINTS DAY (Wednesday)

 

The Saints are a part of the eternal family to which we are now joined in and through Jesus Christ. They are part of that great cloud of witnesses to which the author of the New Testament Letter to the Hebrews makes reference in the inspired words of encouragement.

Masses: 8:00 AM English; 7:00PM Polish.

 

NOVEMBER 2 – ALL SOULS DAY (Thursday)

 

Praying For All Who Have Died

You and I often speak of our “loss” when a loved one dies. It is true that we do lose their physical presence in our lives.  The bonds of love which unite us endure and we are joined to our loved ones in the Communion of Saints. Our loved ones are not lost—they are with God who is love.

It is good for us to recall with gratitude our loved ones with whom we have shared our life and history. Yes, we may still experience the sadness of their loss, even after many years. But we should also recall the joy we had in their presence and the roles they played in our lives.

Masses: 8:00 AM English; 7:00PM Polish.

 

NOVEMBER 12

CELEBRATION OF THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLAND’S INDEPENDENCE

HOLY MASS FOR THE HOMELAND

 

Let each of us join in prayer for the Motherland and for this country.

After the 10:00 AM Mass, on Sunday November 12 we invite everyone for hot lunch in the Kawiarenka!

 

THE HOLIDAY OF THANKSGIVING Thursday, November 23

 

Eucharist means “thanksgiving”.  Every time we celebrate the Eucharist at Mass in the Church, we share a Thanksgiving meal.  We celebrate God’s works:  creation, redemption and sanctification. We are united as one body, one family sharing in the one bread and one cup of Christ.

President Abraham Lincoln instituted the holiday in 1863 during the Civil War. He wanted Americans to celebrate the holiday as a sign of unity and thanksgiving to God. We celebrate Thanksgiving as a sign of American unity and thanksgiving to God who has given us great gifts.

 

 

CHRIST IS THE KING! Sunday November 26th

 

Sunday, November 26 is the feast of Christ the King. When Jesus was on earth, many of His followers thought He was going to be a normal sort of king with a kingdom and soldiers and everything. But that is not what Jesus did. Before He died, Jesus said that His kingdom was not in this world. Do you know where Jesus’ kingdom is? Did you know that the Kingdom of Heaven is not just in Heaven? It’s in the soul of every person who follows Jesus.  Do you try your best to be like Jesus?  Is He your king? A prayer to say to Jesus any time you think of Him, and every time you see a picture of Him: Jesus, you are my King and my God and I love you. Help me to be your good servant.

 

PATRONAL FEAST DAY

OF THE SOCIETY OF CHRIST FATHERS

 

The titular feast of The Society of Christ Fathers is the Solemnity of Christ the King. We pray that Christ the King will give them His presence in their hearts, His holiness in their souls, His joy in their spirits.

 

ADVENT Begins on December 3

 

The liturgical season of Advent includes 4 Sundays, which help us focus on the spiritual preparation for Christmas and on the coming of Our Lord. Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.”During Advent, we respond to God’s initiative and by doing so, come to know the peace and joy that are beyond all understanding.

 

A NEW LITURGICAL YEAR

On the First Sunday of Advent we begin the new liturgical year.