This weekend we celebrate the

Solemnity of All Saints Day. We celebrate all the Holy Men and Women of every time and place, the Saints we know and those known to God alone.

This feast is the manifestation of one of the core beliefs of our Catholic Faith - the Commun-ion of Saints. We believe that through Baptism, all those we celebrate in Heaven today are joined to us in faith, and that the Saints pray and inter-cede for us to God. That is why as Catholics we profess our belief in the intercession of the Saints; we know that they continue to care and pray for us on our pilgrim journey to the Lord. There is also another dimension to this feast, and that is our own call to holiness. At Baptism we received our call and membership in the Communion of Saints, but sadly how often we forget what a high calling we have received from the Lord. The Saints whom we celebrate today are powerful reminders of that call we have to holiness.

All Saints Day is a spiritual pep talk to remind us to not lose sight of our own call to holiness. As we celebrate all the Saints who took that call seriously may we be inspired to do the same.

All Saints Day

-Fr. John

“Receive, live, and share Christ” - from the CCASTA Mission Statement

Solemnity of All Saints November 1, 2020 www.ccasta.org

Advent by Candlelight

For Women 2020 This year, our most popular event for women,

Advent by Candlelight, will take place with a

virtual twist. All women (parishioners, friends,

relatives, and neighbors) are invited to take a

break from the Christmas rush on Saturday,

December 5th at 6:30 pm to receive inspiration

and focus on Advent. You can share fellowship

with everyone while you enjoy dinner at home.

This year’s event offers the choice of 100% virtu-

al by Zoom or hosting a small gathering in your

own home and just checking in online to show

off your table and listen to the presentations.

We will play a virtual game and do as much as

possible to make this year’s event as social and

meaningful as it has ever been. To sign up and

view the agenda, visit www.ccasta.org/abc.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

St. Augustine Friday, November 6th

12 Noon - 7:00 PM

Ascension Monday, November 16th

12 Noon - 7:00 PM

Our Prayer Intention

for October:

For all the faithful departed.

Your prayers are crucial to becoming a mission-driven active

community!

Liturgical Calendar

November 2nd All Souls Day

November 3rd

St. Martin De Porres - Religious

November 4th

St. Charles Borromeo - Bishop

Please remember all your beloved deceased in our Book of the Dead near St. Joseph. All those enrolled in the Book will be remembered

throughout the month of November.

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Thank You for Your Help and Support

A special thank you to all of you who have been so faithful and generous in keeping up your contributions during this challenging year! Even though fewer people are coming to Church right now, our expenses are still the same. One particular area of concern at this time is the parish budget.

I am asking for those that are unable to attend mass, to please consider enrolling in electronic giving via our website www.ccasta.org/give so that even if you may not be here right now, CCASTA can remain thriving and ready for your return.

I greatly appreciate your generosity and commitment.

BECOMING CATHOLIC WELCOMES ALL

Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Burke Wing at St. Augustine School All are welcome. Remember your mask.

November 2nd Matrimony November 9th Holy Orders

November 16th All About Advent November 30th Mary-devotions, Apparitions, Titles

Contact Bob Sutliff with questions at bob@ccasta.org or 410-242-2292

FAREWELL AND BEST WISHES Shannon O’Toole, our Director of Engagement for Youth and Young Adults, will be leaving November 1st to become the campus minister at UMBC. We wish Shannon all the best in her new role and thank her for her work at CCASTA.

Bob Sutliff, our Director of Engagement for Adults and Seniors, will be serving as interim Director of Engagement for Youth and Young Adults. I appreciate

Bob’s willingness to step in to serve our youth and young adults.

-Fr. John

-Fr. John

CURBSIDE PICKUP FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

This month’s fundraiser features a 3-piece fried chicken dinner

with cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, and cake for $10 each.

Pick Up on Saturday, November 14 between 5 and 7 PM at Brewer Hall

4601 Maple Ave, Halethorpe, 21227

You can order online through our website or call Mary at 410-796-1520

mailto:bob@ccasta.org

If you have any sick among you for whom you would like us to pray, please contact Ascension at 410-242-2292 St. Augustine 410-796-1520 to

request a person to be added to the prayer list. Names will appear in the next bulletin and be entered into our Book of Prayer in front of the

Mary Altar at each church. This week we pray for John Donnelly, Casey Taylor, Tami Scovitch, Betty Sterner,

Ernie Willinghan, Joseph Long and Kathleen Mannion

Please also pray for all of our faithful departed. Especially

Viola “Vi” Fitzgerald May she rest in peace with the Risen Lord Jesus!

WE ARE STILL LIVE-STREAMING

SUNDAY MASS

(and daily Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 9 AM)

Join us Sunday, November 1st

at 10:45 AM

and

Sun., November 8th

at 10:30 AM

on our website (CCASTA.org)

Do You Know Someone Who Needs Prayers?

Our Parish Prayer Circle prays for your needs and

special intentions. To place a petition or

join those praying, contact Frank Stanitski

at 410-796-4582 or

Frank.stanitski@verizon.net

Are you expecting a baby?

We’d love to rejoice with you by sending you our Expectant Parent Gift Pack

Would you like to be included on our Expectant Parent Prayer List?

Contact Cathy Carlin at cathy@ccasta.org or 410-796-8150 for either or both

LIFE TEEN (November 1st & 15th 6:15 - 8:15 PM)

& MIDWAY (November 8th & 22nd 6:15 - 8:15 PM)

Snacks, games, & interaction with others at a socially safe distance

in the St. Augustine Hall

SUMMER MISSION TRIPS AND MORE FOR 2021

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THOSE IN NEED, GROW IN FAITH, TRAVEL THE WORLD

INFORMATION MEETING - Tonight, Nov. 1st at 6:15 pm - for Middle and

High School mission trips as well as Steubenville Youth Conference.

Questions for either? Contact Bob Sutliff bob@ccasta.org or 410-242-2292.

(All of this assumes COVID restrictions are lifted.)

Prayers for New Life Please pray for our expectant parents and their babies

Faith & Jim Schepf December 3 Allison & Joe Lambert March 17

Prayers for Our Sick

Ready to have your baby baptized?

Baptism Prep Sessions are still being offered online each month Register here: https://www.ccasta.org/baptism-classes

And baptism celebrations are still taking place, too. Questions? Contact Cathy Carlin

cathy@ccasta.org or 410-796-8150

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Our Daily Bread Casserole

Collections

St Augustine Campus

Sat., November 21st on the back parking lot

from 9:00AM-10:00AM

Questions? Robin 410-768-4617

nurcc2@aol.com Dawn 410-796-0972

dawnweglein @yahoo.com

Ascension Campus

Friday, November 27th on Ascension parking

lot (Maple Avenue side)

7:30AM-8:45AM Questions? Contact

Yvonne Loverde 410-850-0688 or Yvonneloverde

@gmail.com

CHECK OUT NEW DAY!

Daytime Bible Study

Break Open the Sunday Readings: Now Wednesday mornings via Zoom

10:00-11:15 AM We study the reading for the coming Sunday.

Come when you can, no commitment required. Enjoy morning coffee/tea/juice while studying and sharing God’s Word.

Suggested but not required: Bible or Magnificat or Word Among Us,

writing instrument, journal or notebook/pad. For more info: ccasta.org/readings

Advent by Candlelight 2020 – Waiting with Hope

Join us on Saturday, December 5th as we celebrate this season of waiting in hope for Jesus, our Savior

We’ll be hosting via Zoom and you can still be a “table” host or guest Can’t see someone during the holidays this year?

Invite them to “come” to Advent by Candlelight with you More details next week or contact Karen Beach now if you can’t wait!

Karen@ccasta.org

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Want to help the less fortunate this Christmas Season?

Visit the virtual Giving Tree for St. Vincent Villa and Catonsvillle Commons on our website

under Special Events

Thank you for your generosity.

Special Needs Faith Formation Is Looking for Teen Mentors

Are you a teen, or do you know a teen who is looking to make a difference?

Are you ready to share your faith with others?

Consider becoming a teen mentor for the Special Needs Faith Formation program.

If you have any questions, please contact Michele Poligardo at (410) 796-2720 or michele@ccasta.org.

mailto:Karen@ccasta.org

Stewardship

& Finances

October 24 th - 25 th

Offertory: $6,041.00

Offertory Loose: $4,055.00

Second Collection: $1,018.00

Poor Box: $414.37

Electronic Funds

$23,290.00.

Mass

Attendance 773

Second

Collection November 7th - 8th

will be for

Seminary

Offering.

CELEBRANT TIME INTENTION

ASCENSION Sun. November 1

Fr. John Williamson ………..................8:15 AM……....................Mary Damato

Fr. Marty Hammond ………...............10:30 AM…..…..….............Msgr. Arthur Bastress

Tues. November 3 ….........................9:00 AM**.....................All Souls Remembrance

Thurs. November 5 ….…...................9:00 AM**……….............All Souls Remembrance

Sat. November 7

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA ..............4:00 PM…………..............All Souls Remembrance

Sun. November 8

Fr. Phil Brown *DHA ........................8:15 AM…….....................The Vogl Family

Fr. John Williamson *DTA .............10:30 AM**…...…...............Parishioners

ST. AUGUSTINE Sun. November 1

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA ……..........7:30 AM........................David Gunther

Fr. Bill Spacek ………………..……............9:15 AM.............Deceased Legion of Mary Members

Fr. John Williamson *DHA ..............10:45 AM**….…..............Parishioners

Fr. John Williamson *DHA ..............12:15 PM....…….….......Ian & Linda Paras - Intentions

Fr. John Williamson ………..................5:00 PM…………….….…...Tony Bravo

Mon. November 2 ……………..…..…...7.:00 AM……………....…….All Souls Remembrance

Wed. November 4 ...........................7:00 AM...……................All Souls Remembrance

Fri. November 6 …..………..................7:00 AM…......................All Souls Remembrance

Sat. November 7

Fr. John Williamson ………..................5:00 PM.........................All Souls Remembrance

Sun. November 8

Fr. John Williamson ………..................7:30 AM........................Patrick J. Neubauer

Fr. John Williamson *DTA .................9:15 AM........................All Souls Remembrance

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA ..……......10:45 AM….….................Patrick James Moynihan

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA …..........12:15 PM....…….…...........Chris Bush

Fr. Bill Spacek ………...........................5:00 PM…………….….…...Damian Birchess, MD

** Masses will continue to be live streamed 9:00 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays and alternate between the Ascension 10:30 AM and St. Augustine 10:45 AM on Sundays.

Mass Celebrants & Intentions

*Deacon Trey Hayden Assisting - DHA, *Deacon Trey Hayden Preaching - DHP

*Deacon Tom Yannuzzi Assisting - DTA, *Deacon Tom Yannuzzi Preaching - DTP

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Fr. John A. Williamson, Pastor, 410-796-1520, 410-242-2292, Jwilliamson@archbalt.org

Deacon Trey Hayden, Trey.Hayden@archbalt.org

Deacon Thomas Yannuzzi, tyannuzzi@archbalt.org, 410-242-2292 ext. 117

Seminarian, Paul Kongnyuy, Paul.Kongnyuy@archbalt.org

Staff

CCASTA Business Manager/Columbarium — Ron Xifo, 410-796-1520 ext. 305, Ron@ccasta.org

Communications Director — Karen Beach, 410-292-3023, Karen@ccasta.org

Director of Engagement for Adult Faith & Small Faith Groups — Bob Sutliff

410-242-2292 ext. 111, Bob@ccasta.org

Director of Engagement & Faith Formation of Families and Women — Cathy Carlin

410-796-8150, Cathy@ccasta.org

Director of Engagement for Volunteers & Parishioners — Mary Hoban

410-796-1520 ext. 301, mary@ccasta.org

Director of Engagement for Youth & Young Adults — Bob Sutliff

410-242-2292, bob@ccasta.org

Director of Religious Education & Special Needs Faith Formation — Michele Poligardo

410-796-2720, Michele@ccasta.org

Liturgical Music Director — Paul Lavin, Paul@ccasta.org

Principal, St. Augustine School — Joseph Miller, jmiller@staug-md.org, 410-796-3040

Support Staff

Executive Manager — Donna Pecoraro, 410-796-1520 ext. 304, Donna@ccasta.org Administrative Assistant, Ascension campus — Darlene Ciepiela, 410-242-2292 ext. 110, Darlene@ccasta.org Administrative Assistant for Religious Ed — Kim Brown, 410-564-2396, Kim@ccasta.org

Office Assistant, Ascension campus — Roxanne Bernhardt, 410-242-2292, Roxanne@ccasta.org

Other Ministries

Altar Server Coordinator — Shawn Carlin, shawncarlin1985@yahoo.com

Bereavement Support Groups — Lisa Uhl, Lisauhl12@gmail.com

CCASTA St. Vincent de Paul — Dawn Weglein & Bob Smith, 410-242-2292 ext. 121

Divine Mercy Prayer Group — Barbara Kelly, barkel2342@gmail.com

Family & Children’s Ministry — Laurie Kaplan, familyandfaith2@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus, St. John Neumann Council — Nathaniel Tablante, ntablante1@yahoo.com

Legion of Mary — Bernie Taylor, berniecocotaylor57@gmail.com and Paul Peyla,

peyla@verizon.net

Martha & Mary Ministry, Ascension campus — Mary Hoban, mary@ccasta.org

Martha & Mary Ministry, St. Augustine campus — Karan Bevers, karanbev@gmail.com

Men’s Club — Bill Miller, 410-242-8696

Our Daily Bread Volunteers — Diane Dingle, dinglebdf@msn.com

Our Daily Bread Collections, Ascension campus — Yvonne Loverde, 410-850-0688

Our Daily Bread Collections, St. Augustine campus — Dawn Weglein, dawnweglein@yahoo.com

Pastoral Council Co-Chairs — Steve Shemenski, steveshemenski@gmail.com and

Pat Donohue-Galvin, dgalvinpatricia@gmail.com

Pastoral Care, Prayer Shawl, & Helping Hands, St Augustine campus — Marty Byerly, 410-242-2743

Prayer Circle Ministry —Frank Stanitski, 410-796-4582, Frank.stanitski@verizon.net

Pro Life — Bernie Taylor, berniecocotaylor57@gmail.com / Jon Shoemaker, jlshoem@gmail.com

Social Action — Jim Connolly, jmc@kramerslaw.com

Sodality, Ascension campus — Rose Garvey, 410-242-6173, rmglee2@comcast.net

St. Augustine Church 5976 Old Washington Rd

Elkridge, MD 21075

Rectory: 410-796-1520

Fax: 410-796-8172

Mass Schedule: ext. 4

Holy Day Masses: ext. 5

MASSES

Saturdays: 5:00 PM

Sundays: 7:30 AM

9:15AM, 10:45 AM,

and 12:15 PM

Mon, Wed, Fri: 7:00 AM

Holy Days

Vigil: 7:00 PM

6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon

Reconciliation

Saturday at 4:15 PM

St Augustine School:

410-796-3040

www.staug-md.org

Ascension Church 4603 Poplar Avenue

Halethorpe, MD 21227

Phone: 410-242-2292

MASSES

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:15 AM

10:30 AM

Tues. & Thurs 9:00 AM

Holy Days

12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM

Reconciliation

Saturdays: 3:15 PM

Connect with CCASTA Staff

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