Celebrating 150 Years of Catholicism in Arlington

Saint Agnes Parish

Rooted in Tradition Focused on the Future

FROM THE CARDINAL'S OFFICE

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MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR

OUR HISTORY

Anniversaries offer a time of reflection and gratitude, particularly when we think of our relationship with our Risen Christ

Our 150th anniversary recognizes the contributions of all the parishes that have served Arlington over the years Saint Malachy, Saint Agnes, Saint Camillus, Saint James, Saint Jerome, and the Immaculate Conception and the people of God who have been the heartbeat of the community

Heavenly Father,

As we celebrate one hundred and fifty years of Catholicism in Arlington, we thank you for the gift of your Church where we can call upon your never ending wisdom and mercy.

We thank you, Lord Jesus, for sending your missionary disciples so the people of Arlington can encounter your abundant charity and love. May we follow their example with peace in our hearts, grace in our words, love in our hands, and joy in our soul.

May the Holy Spirit, giver of life, guide us in bringing the good news of the Gospel to others so they too may see the goodness and beauty that You have sown in each of us.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Saint Malachy, Saint Agnes, Saint Camillus, Saint Jerome, Saint James, and Mary, the Immaculate Conception, Pray for us.

OUR HISTORY

Pastors

One hundred and fifty years ago, a group of tenacious, Irish Catholic settlers living in Arlington and Belmont had established themselves as a part of the parish of Saint Peter’s in Cambridge. Its pastor, Fr. Massasses P. Dougherty, soon noticed that due to the increasing numbers of Catholics in the area, a new church needed to be built. Construction on the red brick church on Medford Street began in 1869 and in 1872, the church was dedicated under the patronage of Saint Malachy.

In its early years, the church saw much growth. An organ was acquired, a rectory was built, and the church was decorated. The parish also marked an important milestone in September of 1888 when a school for girls opened on Chestnut Street under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Thomas H. Shahan. The school was entrusted to the Sisters of St. Joseph, whose good work has continued in our ish and its schools for many subsequent decades.

1891, Rev. John M. Mulcahy was named pastor of Saint Malachy’s Parish ch would soon be rededicated to Saint Agnes in the year 1900. At this time church was renovated and remodeled as the number of Catholics in Arlington tinued to grow to approximately 3,500, or more than one third of Arlington’s al population. As the town of Arlington continued to develop and industrialize ing the early 20th century, Saint Agnes Parish followed that same trend under leadership of Rev. Matthew J. Flaherty. A 1925 Arlington history article states:

With an attractive brick gothic church edifice having three beautiful marble ars, with a handsome convent and a new brick school house, a parochial dence and a parish house, the whole square about the church is now in session of this Parish, and might appropriately be named Saint Agnes’ uare. ”

tober of 1950 brought Rev. (later Monsignor) Oscar O’Gorman to Saint Agnes ish. Rev. O’Gorman was named pastor a year later, and it was under his ritual leadership that Fidelity House and Arlington Catholic High School were ablished, in 1955 and 1960, respectively. Up to this point, Saint Agnes Parish d weathered two world wars, the Great Depression, along with numerous dditional changes in the socio cultural landscape. But it remained relatively table with its faithful parishioners routinely attending Mass each week and amilies participating in parish activities. The opening of Fidelity House and the resence of two parochial schools on Medford Street gave a vibrancy to the arish that still exists today.

St. Malachy's Church and Rectory

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Matthew Harkins

Throughout its 150 year history, Saint Agnes has been known for its exceptional pastoral leadership. The arrival of Monsignor John J. Linnehan as pastor in 1968 proved no different, as he saw the parish through continued growth, including the changes brought about by Vatican II, such as the repositioning of the altar in Saint Agnes Church as well as the introduction of congregational singing led by a cantor. Upon Monsignor Linnehan’s passing in 1993, Reverend Francis X. Irwin became pastor of Saint Agnes. Fr. Irwin would later become an auxiliary bishop of Boston in 1996, and in September 1996, Reverend Brian M. Flatley began his 22 years as pastor of Saint Agnes. Fr. Flatley’s guidance and leadership to the people of Saint Agnes was demonstrated soon after his arrival in May of 1997 when a fire broke out at the Saint Agnes rectory. While the rectory was completely destroyed and Fr. Flatley along with Saint Agnes’ four parochial vicars – lived in surrounding parishes, the liturgical and spiritual growth of the parish still continued. Over the next twenty two years, the parish continued its vibrant growth, remaining one of the largest in the Archdiocese. Fr. Flatley was assisted by many parochial vicars throughout his time in Arlington, including Reverend John “Jack” Graham for fourteen of those twenty two years an extraordinarily long co terminous assignment.

In June of 2018, Saint Agnes joined with Saint Camillus to form the Catholic Parishes of Arlington collaborative and Fr. Marc Bishop was named pastor. Built upon the four virtues of prayer, study, generosity, and evangelization, “ our collaborative is dedicated to hearing, living, and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our homes, our church, and our local community” while building on the foundation of the generations of Catholics in Arlington that came before us.

Source material from St. Agnes Parish 125th Anniversary Commemorative Book

Pastors

O'Gorman

Most Rev. Francis X. Irwin 1993 1996

Rev. Msgr. John J. Linnehan 1968 - 1993

Rev. Brian M. Flatley 1996 2018

Rev Marc J Bishop 2018 - present

Rev. Msgr. Matthew J. Flaherty 1914 1950

Rev. Edward Curtin 1911 1914

ROOTED IN TRADITION. FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE.

Saint Malachy

Down memory lane...

Side view of the nave

Side view before renovation

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ROOTED IN TRADITION. FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE.

Saint Agnes Rectory Fire, 1997

Saint Agnes Convent

150 YEARS OF CATHOLICISM IN ARLINGTON

Saint Agnes School

St Agnes School was founded in 1888 under the leadership of the pastor, the Rev Thomas Shahan, and the Sisters of Notre Dame as a school for girls The small house was located on Chestnut Street across the street from the school’s present location on Medford Street. Four years later, in 1892, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston took over the school with an enrollment of one hundred and thirty girls Later boys were admitted, and enrollment increased rapidly

Built as a parish school for the children of Irish immigrants, the school quickly outgrew the wooden structure. In 1923 a Junior High School program was added. Rev. Matthew Flaherty raised funds for a brand new two-story brick school building, which was opened on Medford Street in 1925. Fourteen years later, a third floor was added to the building.

Original School at the corner of Chestnut St., 1888

St. Agnes School, early 1920s

Class of 1938

Class of 1911

Class of 1971

150 YEARS OF CATHOLICISM IN ARLINGTON

Arlington Catholic High School

In 1962, Arlington Catholic High School was added to the Parish campus. The building was composed of a new long two story structure on Medford St which was joined with the old Russell School, built in the 1880s Arlington Catholic was staffed by the Sisters of St Joseph, with Sister Melania as Principal While the Sisters of St Joseph no longer staff the school, their legacy is continued by a dedicated faculty of lay men and women

Richard Cardinal Cushing lays the corner-stone for the High School

2022 Arlington Catholic High School Commencement

Fidelity House

The story of Fidelity House starts in 1950 when the parish acquired the old Telephone Building on Medford St with the intention of using it as the future High School However, the building became the site of the Youth Center in 1955. Fidelity House was established in 1955 by Monsignor Oscar O'Gorman and a group of parishioners who formed the "Friends of Fidelity House." Many of the programs that began in 1955 continue today like Fidelity House's Summer Day Camp, which started in the summer of 1956.

Fidelity House is dedicated to meeting the needs of our community by providing flexible, diverse, and quality services for all ages. Its recreation program is open to youth in grades one through twelve. Scheduled gym time, age-designated game rooms, and special-interest youth programs are offered throughout the school year. Some of the programs include instructional sports clinics for grades one through four, arts and crafts, girls and boys basketball clinics, leagues, travel teams, volleyball, gymnastics, fitness and conditioning, cross country running, and many other healthy, fun activities

Fidelity House's School Age Child Care Program was established in 1984 and provides a safe and hild Care Services and Grammar School. The not in session.

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150 YEARS OF CATHOLICISM IN ARLINGTON

St. Camillus Parish

St. Camillus Parish was established on July 18, 1950; its first pastor was Fr. John E. Sullivan. The church was blessed by Fr. Sullivan and the first Mass was celebrated on Palm Sunday, April 29, 1951. The original rectory was located on Appleton St. The landscaping was accomplished by the generosity of parishioners who donated plants and loam from their own houses The church was dedicated on October 1, 1961, by Richard Cardinal Cushing. Most of its original parishioners were drawn from St James Parish, and the original membership was about 250 families

St Camillus' Altar was carved from Botticino marble from Italy and weighs nine tons The Blessed Sacrament and the Blessed Virgin altars are made of Porta Santa Marble, each one weighs three tons The beautiful stained glass windows depict the works of St Camillus, the Patron Saint of the Church, and the Spiritual Works of Mercy The new rectory was completed in May of 1963.

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1, 1961, dedication of the new church by Cardinal Cushing

Construction: July 1960

St Camillus Parish, 25th Anniversary

St. Camillus Parish, 72nd Anniversary Picnic Celebration

150 YEARS OF CATHOLICISM IN ARLINGTON

St. James the Apostle Parish

St. James the Apostle Parish was established i the school was established in 1949. St. Jame doors in October 2004. A year later, St. Jam new church. A Greek Orthodox congr Arlington, St. Athanasius the Great, bought th St. James complex.

Immaculate Conception Parish,

In 1930, Cardinal O'Connell of the Archdioc the overflow from both St. Charles in Cambri named Immaculate Conception Parish. On Jan small wooden church.

In 1949, Father Driscoll expanded the Religious Education Program for the children of the parish and secured the help of the Sisters of Saint Joseph from Saint Agnes Parish in Arlington. Father Driscoll also built a permanent church and school. His Excellency, Most Reverend Richard J Cushing, DD , Archbishop of Boston (and later Cardinal), officially dedicated the new church and school on September 10, 1955, under the title of The Immaculate Conception. Sisters of the Congregation of Saint Joseph were in charge of the school and they resided at Saint Agnes Convent A new convent was built for them on Sheridan Circle in 1959

Changing demographics, a shortage of priests, and declining Mass attendance forced the Archdiocese to close the parish The final Mass was offered on Saturday, November 6, 2004.

St. Jerome's Parish

The parish was created from Arlington and Belmont parishes in 1934, just ten days before the Feast of St Jerome The church was located at 197 Lake Street, East Arlington In 1934, His Eminence, the late Cardinal O'Connell, and Rev. Joseph M. Fitzgibbons debated the naming of the parish. The Cardinal visited Rome with the auxiliary bishop Most Rev. Jeremiah F. Minihan. While they were in Rome, the bones of St. Jerome were being moved to the basilica of St Mary Major When the Cardinal returned, he asked Father Fitzgibbons if "St. Jerome might suit as the patron of his church." The church was dedicated in 1955

The church closed in 2004 and was demolished Two sets of windows are part of the 21 stained glass windows in the Bethany Chapel at the Pastoral Center in Braintree

Left: Msgr. Joseph Fitzgibbons, founder and pastor of St. Jerome's Below: St. Jerome's 30th anniversary at the Arlington Town Hall, 1964

PARISHIONER MEMORIES

Saint Agnes Band

By David Lambert, SAS ‘65, AC ‘69, Saint Agnes Band, ‘59-’70

As we celebrate Saint Agnes Parish’s 150th anniversary, I would like to share some history of the band. Saint Agnes Band was formed under the direction of Monsignor Oscar O’Gorman (1950 1968) and Fr John Carroll, its first Spiritual Director Fr Myron Bullock succeeded Fr Carroll There were about 40 members who first joined. Dominic Amoruso became the musical director and Myles McSweeney its first drill instructor before Bob Harrington began his tenure. Over the next few years, the band grew in numbers. In 1957 the band won the Prep Division Championship This victory elevated the Prep band to the Senior Circuit of the CYO Later, a junior band began so they could develop future Senior Band members. In the early 60’s Mr. Ed Denon became the musical director, and George Oliviero was the Senior Band Drill Instructor. It was a huge commitment to be a member of the band. Starting in September, we would begin practicing for our February winter concerts Practices for the entire band were held on Tuesday nights in the grammar school hall Other nights were reserved for sectional rehearsals. As the winter concert approached, more rehearsals were scheduled. The February concert was held in Lowe Auditorium at Arlington High School during the Presidents’ Holiday Weekend The Sunday before was used as a dress rehearsal there I remember in 1969 while rehearsing at the auditorium, Fr. Bullock rushed in to tell us that we had to cut the rehearsal short as ten feet of snow had fallen since we had arrived. Each year the first performance was held on Saturday afternoon. This performance was held for the nuns from the archdiocese The concert was also held on Sunday and Monday nights for the general public. It was a full house. These became very popular and audiences looked forward to coming back every year.

At the end of February, practices began for the upcoming summer field competitions held around the greater Boston area Not only did we have music rehearsals, but drill practices were also held to prepare us for the CYO competitions. We would often practice at “The Pit” as well as Peirce Field behind Arlington High School. Throughout the Spring we marched in parades in Arlington for Patriot’s Day and Memorial Day, and in Scituate, Somerville, Everett, and Gardner where parades were held in the summer months

During the summer we could have as many as ten competitions. At one time Saint William’s Band in Dorchester was our biggest competitor Whenever we won a competition, we would then assemble on Broadway and march down Medford Street to let the community know that we had come in the first place that day. In spite of it being 10:00 PM, or later, we had a huge crowd cheering us on.

Being a member of the band was a huge commitment. We would get 2 weeks off every summer. The rest of the summer we were very busy with practices and competitions. Most importantly, this organization forged friendships that have lasted for years and continue to this day. There were many couples who met while in the band and remain married to this day.

ST. AGNES PARISHIONER MEMORIES

Saint Agnes Band, continued

In 1969, many members were about to graduate from high school, and other factors made it difficult for the band to continue. A difficult decision was made to disband the senior band. A farewell concert was held at Lowe Auditorium in February 1970 We all came back for this spectacular concert The Prep band eventually became the Senior band still under the direction of Ed Denon. They would go on to win many CYO competitions. As members aged out some joined area Senior Drum Corps such as the Boston Crusaders, Holy Family Defenders, 27th Lancers, and others

Saint Agnes Band was such a vital part of Saint Agnes Parish

I remember just before we would board the buses to leave for a competition, Fr Bullock would gather us around in a circle and say a prayer ending with St. Agnes, Pray for us, Our Lady Queen of Victories, Pray for us.

Our Family Roots at St. Agnes Parish

By David Lambert

During this year ’ s celebration of the 150th Anniversary of St Agnes Parish, I can’t help but think of my parents and my mother’s family. Mary Cullinane Lambert grew up with her nine siblings on both Franklin Street and Medford Street They all attended Saint Agnes School and received their sacraments at Saint Agnes Church

Before my parents married on July 25, 1944, at St Agnes Church, my father, Herb Lambert, converted to Catholicism. Together they raised five children who also attended Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School

Herb was one of the first men in the archdiocese to become an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist for Saint Agnes Parish He was so proud of that honor Herb was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. During the 1960’s he was the manager of St. Agnes Senior Band. Mary was also very active in the parish. She worked for a time at Arlington Catholic cafeteria, was a member of Sodality, Arlington Catholic High School Women’s Club as well as a member of the Arlington Catholic Women’s Club which involved all of the Catholic parishes in Arlington She was also involved in many other parish endeavors. When the Parish needed volunteers to help organize the first Mass of Anointing, Mary was there. It was originally called The Shut In Mass because it brought many people who were confined to their own homes or nursing homes to be able to receive the Anointing of the Sick When St Agnes Band had their winter concerts during the 1960’s, Mary, along with many other women, would get local businesses to take out ads for the program. She was very involved in the life of the band. In 1981 she began working at the Rectory retiring in 1990 As you can see Saint Agnes Parish has meant so much to our family

Finding our home at St. Agnes parish

By Frances Florencourt

My parents moved to Boston in the early 30s from the deep southern state of Georgia with 3 little girls and another on the way. Although not a foreign country, Georgia had a very different culture and although the language was English, many northerners could not figure out the southern accent.

Their top priority in finding a place to live was to be near a Catholic Church and a Catholic school. On the recommendation of a priest at St Peter’s in Cambridge (where they were staying temporarily) they found their home at St. Agnes.

The church looked much the same, but the school had only two stories. The playground was all grass and the equipment was a slide, a seesaw, and swings. In its later years, I think they added a roundabout. Everyone walked to school, walked home for lunch and back, and at the end of the day back home again

Fr Flanerty was the pastor and wore a beretta At report card time he came to each classroom to personally hand out his report. As I recall he had a smile for all of us.

My three sisters and I received a wonderful education at St. Agnes School thanks to the dedicated St. Joseph nuns who gave everything to teach us our faith and how to live it along with all the scholarly things.

Our grammar skills were noticed at Arlington High School where my three sisters were scholastic standouts and proceeded on to Harvard, MIT, Harvard Law, and Harvard Divinity School I mention this only because I hold it as a tribute to St. Agnes School, the dedicated St. Joseph nuns, and the importance of a Catholic School Education.

Later we found our homes at St. Brigid’s in Lexington, Sacred Heart Church in Milledgeville, Georgia, and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Taos, New Mexico.

But I am still here, and I can look out my window and see the Steeple of St. Agnes lit up at night. The school is quiet, but in the morning the colorful bouncing backpacks bring everything back to life, and I wonder what the new memories will be.

Digging St. Malachy's Foundation

By Tom Tierney

My grandfather, Tom Tierney, came to this country from Co Galway, Ireland, alone and single, in the early 1860's, and settled in Arlington Heights boarding with a friend. Tom had no schooling, couldn't read nor write, his only skill was being willing to work hard. He got a job with the Arlington Gas Works on Grove Street as a "stoker" (shoveling coal) and built a house that still stands at what is now the intersection of Brattle St , and Summer St He met his friend's sister in law Ellen Donovan, from Co. Kerry, and they were married in St. Peter's in Cambridge in 1868 by Father Manassas P. Dougherty, who later became the first pastor of St. Malachy's, now St. Agnes.

When St. Malachy's was being built all the Irish immigrants in Arlington would go to the site after their long day's work, and help dig the basement for the new church by hand Tom and Ellen were charter members of St Malachy's and raised 12 children there (and St. Agnes). Our family has had a continuous presence in St. Agnes since it began and when our grandchildren come to visit I delight in telling them they are the family's 5th generation to attend Mass at St Agnes

ST. AGNES PARISHIONER MEMORIES

My Family ties to St. Agnes Parish

By Anne Melly Doherty

On a May Sunday afternoon in 1928, Dad took his two older daughters, Mary (five an half years old) and Catherine (three and a half years old) on a Lechmere Arlington bus so Mom could rest at home in the Somerville apartment with baby Thomas Jr. (one y old). Their bus detoured to Franklin Street for the St. Agnes School May Procession upper Medford Street Bill Sullivan, from the Center block of Franklin Street, was buil two family houses in higher numbered blocks of Franklin Street Dad bought 139Franklin Street, a 5 minute walk to St Agnes church and a block from the Hamlet St Stop, that would take him daily via the Boston transit system to his Boston Letter Car post Mary started Grade 1 at St Agnes School in September ’28, Catherine followed in September ’29

The fourth child, born in January ’29, was baptized Agnes Cecilia at St Agnes Church and was followed by two more children who also attended St Agnes School up to Grade 9 in 1949. Mount St Joseph Academy added two sisters of St Joseph in the ‘40’s Catherine served as Principal of St Agnes School and Agnes as Principal of St Raphael’s School in the ‘70’s I am child number 6, with 19 years in St Agnes parish, 13 years in St James parish, and 40+ years in St Camillus parish, now I am back at St Agnes parish in the Arlington Collaborative

In Loving Memory of "Happy" Ahern

By Tom Harvey

My uncle, Francis “Happy” Ahern, a 1929 St. Agnes School graduate and St. Agnes parishioner, led an eventful life He grew up on Wyman Terrace in East Arlington As a toddler, he fell through the ice on Spy Pond, and his life was saved by a nearby skater, George Gallerani, of Cambridge. The heroic Mr. Gallerani, age 32, drowned in the process of saving him

In his high school years, Francis was a Boy Scout and achieved eagle scout status At Arlington High School, he was the quarterback on the football team and president of the student council. After graduation, he enrolled at Boston University. During his sophomore year, 1934, he accompanied his uncle on a business trip to Mexico City While there, under mysterious circumstances, he was shot and killed. He was 19 years old. His body was transported by train back to Boston.

News reports stated that his funeral, held at St. Agnes Church, had the largest attendance ever seen in Arlington. Of note, one of the pallbearers was his first cousin, and future speaker of the house of the U S House of Representatives, Thomas P O’Neill, Jr

Besides my uncle, my other connection to St Agnes parish is that my mother, Regina (Ahern) Harvey, was a St Agnes School (1935) graduate and St. Agnes parishioner. My father, James E. Harvey, her Arlington High classmate, was a St James parishioner Their wedding took place in 1951 at St Agnes Church

Francis Ahern

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

It takes many hands to plan an event like this. We want to give special thanks to all our parishioners who have worked behind the curtains volunteering their time and talent for our sesquicentennial celebration. Also, we want to thank the St. Agnes and Arlington Catholic High School Staff and Faculty, and the Collaborative Staff and Priests.

The 150th Event Committee

Fabiola Aguilera

Sheila Babine Chuck Bennett Paul Buckley

Marianne Comeau Cate Gallagher

Carol Greeley Deborah King Ginny Lawrence JoAnne Marshall James McCaffery Susan Sullivan

150 for the 150th Donors

Megan Adzima

The Aguilera Family

Sheila Babine

Jenny Babon and Othon

Sofianopoulos

Mr. and Mrs. William Bannon

William Banon

Todd Basso

The Bell Family

Fr Marc J Bishop

Mrs Rocco Blasi - Anne Diane Bradley

Grateful for the gift of our parishes May God bless us with another 150 years

Thomas Britt and Family

Our family is so fortunate to have been part of St Agnes Parish for over 50 years

Daniel and Mary Ann Brosnan Blessings on 150 years

Robert Buckley

Peter Bujwid

Fr. Charles Bourke

Joseph and Eileen Cahill

Vinnie Carolina

Dorothy J. Corbett

In memory of the Michael Corbett Family.

Patricia and Joe Crane and family

In commemoration of our 150th The Cuddeback Family

Richard and Patricia Cullinane

Mary Curran

Marianne D'Amico

Happy Anniversary to our beloved St Agnes Parish! May God show us more blessings in the years to come, as we celebrate this 150th special occasion

The Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Paula DiChiappari

Raffaella DiFonzo, Cathy DiFonzo, Harry Tse, and Family.

Frances Doherty

Marisa and Frank Doherty Stephen and Margaret Donaher

Congratulations on a blessed 150 years! Praying for our parish priests and staff for many more happy and holy years ahead.

Patricia Doyle

Christopher and Ethel Doyle

Mary Carolyn Durickas

Patricia A. Egan and Family

Mary Emerson Cliff Fallis

Matthew J. and Deborah B. Ferraro

Michael Fitzgerald

I wish St. Agnes another 150 years. God Bless.

Thomas Fitzgerald and Frances Cantelli

Rev Brian Flatley

Ellen Fleming

Denise and Paul Flynn James and Kathleen Foley

Thanks to all staff and volunteers for their excellent effort over 150 years Phyllis A. and Robert Frazier Muriel Fudala

The Gallagher Family

Carol Greeley

In memory of the Ryerson and Greeley Family. Ms Catherine Griffin

The Grigorian Family

The Hamilton Family Patricia Harris

Ronald and Carol Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hickey

Kathleen Hogan

Susan Hom

Leanna House and Fernando Prieto

Who appreciate every priest, employee, and lay person at CPARL Ed and Beth Hurley Judtih A. Hyland

Congratulations to our Parish Linda Judkins

In memory of my husband and son John Judkins and Jame M Judkins

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

150 for the 150th Donors, continuation

Ron and Lee Keating

Rose Marie and Jack Keefe Paul and Maureen Kelly

Deborah King

Ann McInerney Kirby Michael Kish

Jim Koenig

Charles L. Kunsman

David Lambert

In memory of Herb and Mary Lambert who gave so willingly to the life of St. Agnes Parish. Richard and Patricia LaPlante

Ginny Lawrence

Catherine T Leahy

Lorna T Leone Marie A Lombardi

John F Maher

Tim and Eileen Mahoney Giovanni Mancini

JoAnne T. Marshall

Eileen and William McCarty Shawn, Nattakan, and Patrick McDermott

Best wishes and good luck on the next 150 years! Marian McDermott

Ed and Karen McDonald

May we all find some strength in the Church Karen McKillop

Noreen and Martin Millane

Robert Molloy

Gina Paglucia Morrison

Connie Mugnai

Always remember Fr. Sullivan and Fr. Bullock, and Midnight Masses at St. Camillus.

John Murphy

Joy Nangle

In memory of Richard P Nangle, Jr who supported the choir and appreciated greatly the music when attending Sunday Mass

Barbara Neenan

Congratulations on this momentous occasion celebrating 150 years of providing wonderful service to the Caholics of Arlington

Kenney Ng and Carissa Climaco Martin Nugent Caroline M. O'Brien

Eileen O'Rourke

Mrs Ruth O'Rourke

The Paolillo Family

Francesco and Lidia Politano

Angelo Polito, Jr.

Rose Polito

Salvatore Polito

The Porcaro Family

Ronald A. Riesz, Dispensing Optician

Bill and Peg Regan Kathleen Rezendes

In loving memory of our parents, Stan and Cathy Rezendes

The Arthur and Eleanor Ronayne Family

We are very grateful to God for the six generations of our family (Coughlin, O'Rourke, Gillis, and Ronayne) that have benefitted spiritually from this wonderful parish.

Mr. Anthony Seluta Mary T. Shannon Theresa Shipley Jean M Simone Jane C Sliney Mary Jo Sliney Kerry Sullivan Sharon Switzer

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Sytkowski

Sal Tassone

Congratulations on 150 years of service!

Bill and Dawn Terry Frank and Judy Tessitore Claire Anna Testa Peter Tierney

The Torres Family Joseph A. Tortelli Bob Tosi, Jr. Ken and Kathy Tremblay Bernard F and Deidree Wadsworth John J Waldron, Jr Lisa Wang Michael Wiseman Edward and Dawn Woods

Thankful for all that St Agnes Parish has given to our family

Mr. John Graceffa, Principal and Ms. Susan Sullivan, Associate Principal. St. Agnes School

CPARL Friends

Beata Balon Nicholas and Kathleen Bono Ann Burns Peter T. Caruso

Joan Gallagher Madeline (Lynn) Hanafin Mary Hayes

Mr and Mrs Michael Keough Jan Liebman Christina A. McDermottroe Donald and Virginia O'Brien Michael and Maureen O'Donnell Jane Travers

In loving memory of our parents. Winchester Savings Bank

Congratulations on 150 years!

In loving memory of Dick and Mimi O’Rourke

In Loving Memory of John E. and Helen J. Keefe

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In Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God for 150 years of Faith, friendship, and support from all our St. Agnes Family. Here and beyond. Congratulations and here is to 150 more.

Mrs. Claire L. Tanner and Family

Many thanks to the Priests and Staff of the Catholic Parishes of Arlington for their dedication to our Faith Family

In memory of Thomas and Ellen (Donovan) Tierney, original St. Agnes parishioners

From Tom and Maureen Tierney