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The Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Schuyler Council 1333, is chartered at Saint Agnes Parish. The Knights of Columbus is a national,
Catholic, fraternal, patriotic, and charitable organization vital in helping the parish with their witness to their Faith and their social involvement in the Parish.
Membership is open to Catholic men over 18 years of age. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Council Home on 110 W. Market Street in West Chester.
To find out more about our great programs and fundraisers, and how you can join our great council, please visit us at https://www.kofc1333.org/
Contact Person: Grand Knight Steve Corcoran484-354-9071
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What is Exodus:
It’s a life of responsibility, meaning, and true freedom.
The most iconic spiritual exercise from Exodus - Exodus 90 - is a ninety-day journey through the Book of Exodus which generally runs from January through Lent up to Easter. Participants have a commitment to daily prayer, asceticism (a fancy word for acts of self-denial), and fraternity. Along with the Exodus 90 program, there are other/ongoing exercises that men continue to undertake. More than 60,000 men from around the world have journeyed through the Exodus with their brothers. Single men, married men, priests, Christians and non-Christians alike. They all have experienced a level of freedom like never before.
What is Freedom:
Freedom is the ability to live out the greatest good, at every moment. It’s the ability to master our bodies so that our souls can give of ourselves for others. It’s the ability to keep hold of our emotions so that our minds can assent to truth. Freedom is knowing the truth and having the virtue to live from it. It’s the ability to put our comforts aside and serve those around us. Freedom is not something entitled to us as men, but a gift given by God alone. Freedom is utter detachment from the things of this world.
Practically speaking, freedom can be granted in a moment, if we were willing to receive it. Most often, though, we are not willing to accept such a gift all at once. And out of the utmost respect for each man, God does not force his gift upon us. That means the timing is up to us. When we are ready to detach from worldly possessions, trust fully in God, and allow him to be the source of our peace, then and only then will our hands be open to receiving the gift of freedom he has prepared for us. Then, and only then, will we be men who are truly free. The three pillars of the Exodus Spiritual Exercises - prayer, asceticism, and fraternity are aspects of the Christian life that are simply not adhered to faithfully by most men. Through a simultaneous full and active participation in all three of these pillars, men experience a great purification of mind and body that disposes them to receiving God’s gift of freedom. Live the Christian life, and God will set you free. The path to freedom is set before you. Choose to take it up.
Men – Consider Joining Us at St Agnes
St Agnes is blessed to have an Exodus fraternity with the goal of becoming better men.
Along with our fraternity and with each exercise, participants are paired up with an “anchor” to help each other through the good and potentially challenging times along the way.
There is an Exodus app that provides all the readings, reflections and tools necessary to identify and track your progress.
The group meets once per week, from 6-7pm on Monday evenings in Thomas Patrick Hall. We are currently involved with our Summer exercise and the readings of 2nd Samuel. Participation is open to all men 18 years of age or older.
If you are interested in joining, or hearing more about the Exodus program at St Agnes please feel free to contact Robert Gallagher at [email protected].
Additional information can also be found at the Exodus website at www.exodus90.com.
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Providing men with the opportunity to unite and build up other men in the role of leader, protector, and provider through education, formation, healing and action. This ministry meets weekly on Tuesdays evenings at 7PM in Thomas Patrick Hall.
Contact Person: Jim Herlihey 484-716-1649
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St. Agnes’ Cub Scout Pack 153 and BSA Scout Troop 153 are Active This Fall! Keep scrolling for more information on Fall Fundraisers.
Parents, are you looking for ways to engage your children this Fall, get them out of the house safely, and help them build character and have fun at the same time? Join Scouting! Pack 153 and Troop 153 are Catholic organizations, but children do not have to be Catholic to join—all are welcome!
For more info about Troop 153, go to t153.org.
“Join Scouting” Nights for Cub Scouts:
Find out more information about the great Cub Scout Program in Chester County on September 8, 9, and 10 at https://www.cccbsa.org/join/ (Note: this program is sponsored by the Chester County Council, so it is not specific to St. Agnes’ Pack 153.)
Open House for Pack 153 and Troop 153:
Sunday, September 13 at Hoopes Park (we’ll be taking temperatures and social distancing!)-
1-3 pm Cub Scouts
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5-7 pm BSA Scouts (completed 5th grade and are at least 10 years old)
Kindly RSVP to [email protected] to help us prepare!
Contact: PJ Redmond pjredmond1
@gmail.com and Michele Blake [email protected] 
Troop 153 Fall Fundraisers
Since COVID-19 is preventing us from doing our traditional popcorn sale in front of St. Agnes and local businesses, we are having TWO online fundraisers this fall! Choose one or both!
Trail’s End
If you’d like to support Scouting by ordering popcorn online that will be safely mailed by Trail’s End directly to you, please visit our website.
Not interested in popcorn yourself? Consider sending some to the American Heroes (troops and first responders)! Sales end on November 1, 2020.
https://www.trails-end.com/store/scout/P56WV4OQ?share=LZ3PQGTJ
Mums and Other Fall Flowers
For the first time, Troop 153 will be offering mums, ornamental kale, and fall pansies.
See link below to see the plant options and to order. Your plants will be delivered by a Scout right to your door—no contact! West Chester area deliveries only.
https://troop153sales.com/
Sale cuts off September 18, and deliveries will be on or around September 26. Be sure to use the coupon code for the Scout you’re buying from (he’ll know it), or “Troop 153” for general purchases, to facilitate delivery.
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Saint Agnes has several active troops from Daisies and Brownies to Girl Scouts. Each troop meets in the school cafeteria, earning petals/badges while having fun and living up to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Contact: Kelly Nastase 610-529-6524
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