Reflections
Fast from judging others; Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from apparent darkness; Feast on the reality of light.
Fast from pessimism; Feast on optimism.
Fast from thoughts of illness; Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute; Feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from anger; Feast on patience.
Fast from worry; Feast on Divine Providence.
Fast from unrelenting pressure; Feast on unceasing prayer
Fast from negatives; Feast on positives.
Fast from complaining; Feast on appreciation.
Fast from hostility; Feast on nonresistance.
Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from anxiety; Feast on hope.
Fast from yourself; Feast on the silence of the Heart

A good sense of humor is an important quality to cultivate. Laughter can make us feel good, can relieve stress, and can help build good relationships. Does anyone have a joke to share? Tell it to your neighbor, and enjoy the laughter!

Here's some puns to make you smile: "The man who fell into an upholstery machine is fully recovered." "Marathon runners with bad footwear suffer the agony of defeat." "Every calendar's days are numbered."

ALWAYS KEEP A SMILE ON YOU TO GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO NEEDS ONE!

The season of Lent calls us to prayer, self sacrifice and works of charity. In the Gospel (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18) on Ash Wednesday Our Lord reminds us, "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father -- When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you."

My job, nonetheless, is to blow a trumpet about the good things happening at St. Agnes Home. I want to encourage all readers to consider how they can help the Sisters continue the Mission of their foundress, Blessed Mother Maria Teresa of St. Joseph, to provide a place where the elderly "can spend a quiet evening of life, lighted up by peace and warmed by love."

The good work at St. Agnes Home speaks for itself, making my position as Director of Development very easy. How often do people appreciate being asked for money? But because of the incredible family spirit here, I have actually been thanked for reminding our readers to donate or to tithe. Last month I mentioned that we do not "pass the collection basket" at our Sunday Mass, however, if you want to contribute on a weekly basis, as you more than likely did for most of your lives at your Parish through the Sunday envelope, you can. And you know what - I have been thanked for this reminder more times than I can count by residents and family members who did want to contribute (and now will) in this manner, but were unsure how. What a beautiful position for me to be in - residents and families thanking me, for THEIR kind act!

Now I want to thank you who supported St. Agnes Home last week at our St. Agnes/Ste. Genevieve duBois community fish fry. Please remind your family and friends that Friday March 5th, we will be having our final fish fry at Ste. Genevieve duBois from 5-7pm, carry outs are available. In addition to the excellent fish dinner, Maria will have a variety of baked goods available to purchase. In what is one of many great traditions within our Archdiocese, fish fries are a tremendous way to build community spirit, relations and awareness. I hope to see you there, volunteers are also needed!

For more information on how you can make a charitable donation towards the Sisters and St. Agnes Home, please contact me at 314.698.5111, at pdolan@stagneshome.com or stop by my office anytime.

Gratefully,
Pat Dolan,
Director of Development

Perpetual Help Devotions
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Fatima Devotions
First Saturdays at 4:30 PM

Confessions 
Every Saturday
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Mass Times
Weekdays: 7:00 AM
Saturdays, Sundays & First Friday: 9:00 AM

Rosary
Daily before Mass at 6:40 or 8:40 AM
Monday - Wednesday: 3:30 PM
Thursday & Friday: 4:00 PM
Saturday: following the 2 PM movie or 4:00 PM

Adoration
Sundays after 9:00 AM Mass -
Benediction follows 4:15 PM Evening Prayer
Mondays after Mass - Benediction at 5:45 PM
First Fridays after 9:00 AM Mass -
 Benediction at 4:45 PM

Annointing of the Sick
First Friday following 9:00 a.m. Mass

No Adoration on the Sunday following First Friday.

September 19, 2009 -- The Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus celebrate 90 years of service in the Archdiocese of St. Louis

July 16, 2010 -- The Carmelite Sisters celebrate 75 years at St. Agnes Home

September, 2010 -- The Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus celebrate 25 years at the Carmelite Child Development Center

Please enjoy our series of jubilee quizzes that will appear monthly in this newsletter. By your participation we hope to increase the awareness level and create excitement towards our jubilee year!

Answers to last months jubilee quiz:

1.) St. Agnes is the Patroness Saint of whom/what? Patroness of children of Mary

2.) Which emperor condemned Agnes to her death? Emperor Diocletian

3.) How old was she at the time of her death? 13

4.) What year, within 1, was she put to death? 303

In observance of the season of Lent, as we meditate on and look forward to the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord, our jubilee quiz will appear in next month’s newsletter.

Year for Priests June 19th, 2009 through June 19th, 2010
Please pray for these religious order priests