1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603-1839

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Parish Office Hours : M-F 10am-5pm

WEEK OF

January 17, 2016

The second Sunday in ordinary time Home of the

MASS TIMES

Sunday 9:00am | 11:30am 1:30pm (Spanish) 5:30pm | 7:30pm

Mon.-Fri. 12:00pm | 5:30pm

Saturday 5:30pm Vigil

LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Vespers: M-F 5:00pm Sun 4:45pm

RECONCILIATION:

M-F 4:30pm-5:20pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Monday Wednesday Friday

6:00-7:00pm 4:30-5:20pm 8:15-9:15am

FIRST FRIDAY:

5:30pm Mass of the Sacred Heart and Eucharistic Adoration

ROSARY:

Monday-Friday 11:25am

Welcome

New Members: To be a member of our parish re-quires registration and participa-tion in worship, sacraments, the life of the parish, and regular financial support of the parish. This is a basic consideration when requesting marriage, baptism, or to act as a godparent/sponsor. Register in the front office or on-line.

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Mass Intentions AND SCRIPTURE READINGS

FOR THE WEEK OF January 17, 2016 Parish CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Pastor Father Marek Dzien

Parochial Vicar Father Anthony Eseke

Seminarian Wilson Colmenares

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Gail Fitzsimmons

RCIA & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Vincent Herzog

Liturgy & Music Director Doug Ghizzoni

Religious Education Coordinator Anne Vieira

Hispanic RCIA Coordinator Sr. Teresa Gomez, hmss

Facilities & Operations Manager Mary T. Wise

Bookkeeper Sara Geiser

Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor Julie Schilling

Housekeeping Rosa Nakamatsu

Director of the Catholic Student Center Father David Ruchinski

Campus Ministers

Ashley D’Emo | Sandra DeTeresa

Daniel Conigliaro, Campus Ministry Assistant

FOCUS Missionaries (Fellowship of Catholic University Students}

Katelyn Miller | Ariadna Ruiz | Nolan Schmidt | Joseph West

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Contact Vincent Herzog at vincent@catholicgators.org

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Call the office for information on First Reconciliation/First Com-munion, High School Confirmation, & Adult Confirmation preparation.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Couples should meet with a priest at least eight (8) months prior to the wedding. We follow the requirements of the Diocese of St. Augustine in

our marriage preparation program. Contact Gail Fitzsimmons at Ext. 113 or gail@catholicgators.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptism Preparation is required and both parents should attend our monthly preparation class and coordinate with the parish secretary. Please call the parish office to arrange for Baptism and preparation,

preferably before the baby’s birth.

The Tabernacle Candle is being sponsored this week in memory of Harold Wise by Mary Wise.

Sunday, January 17 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00am Religious Education 2:30pm Cafecito 3:00pm Spanish RCIA 3:00pm Spanish baptism prep class 5:30pm RCIA 8:00pm Alpha meeting

Monday, January 18—Martin Luther King, Jr. (holiday) The Parish Office is closed today!

7:30am Men’s Book Group 6:00pm Exposition and Holy Hour 6:30pm Sacramental prep 7:00pm Hispanic Charismatic Prayer 9:00pm Ambassadors for Christ Tuesday, January 19 4:30pm Student Choir rehearsal 6:15pm Newman Club dinner 7:30pm English Bible Study

Wednesday, January 20 12:45pm Sacred Heart Devotion 4:30pm Confession and Exposition 6:15pm Adult Confirmation class 7:00pm Middle School Religious Education class 7:00pm Choir rehearsal 7:00pm Cursillo 9:30pm Ministry Formation

Thursday, January 21 6:00pm Upper Room 6:15pm CSF 7:00pm Spanish Exposition and Holy Hour 7:30pm Spanish Choir rehearsal

Friday, January 22 8:15am Exposition and Holy Hour Saturday, January 23 10:00am Hispanic Faith Formation 5:30pm Saturday Vigil Mass w/baptism

The deceased are indicated by a cross in front of their names. Masses said for the living are for their special intentions.

Sunday, January 17, 2016 - The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 62:1-5 | 1 Cor 12:4-11 | Jn 2:1-11 9:00am For the Parish 11:30 Lisa Arango - in thanksgiving 1:30pm Jose Lorenzo Fermin by Rafaela Mejí a e hijos 5:30pm Romuald and Janina Gulmantowicz by Rafaela Mejí a e hijos 7:30pm Monday, January 18 - Weekday 1 Sm 15:16-23 | Mk 2:18-22 12:00pm 5:30pm Tuesday, January 19 - Weekday 1 Sm 16:1-13 | Mk 2:23-28 12:00pm Rosa Rabell by Paco Rabell 5:30pm Wednesday, January 20 - St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr; St. Sebastian, Martyr 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 | Mk 3:1-6 12:00pm

5:30pm For birthdays and anniversaries for staff, clergy and friends Thursday, January 21 - St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 | Mk 3:7-12 12:00pm Harold Wise by Mary Wise 5:30pm Friday, January 22 - St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr 1 Sm 24:3-21 | Mk 3:13-19 12:00pm Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Frank by Donna Southerland 5:30pm Saturday, January 23 – St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; St. Maryanne Cope, Virgin 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27 | Mk 3:20-21 5:30pm

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Around the parish,

greater Gainesville,

and the Diocese

WEEK OF

January 17, 2016

The Women’ Book Discussion Group will meet on Sunday, January 24th, at 9:15 a.m. in the downstairs Conference Room. This month’s book is “Convictions: How I Learned What Really Matters” by Marcus J. Borg. The book is a manifesto for all progressive Catholics who seek the

best path to follow Jesus today. All women are welcome.

From the liturgy team

Having the only nighttime Sunday Mass in Gaines-ville, St. Augustine’s liturgy team decided in August to transform the 7:30pm Mass into a more unique and solemn celebration. If you attend a 7:30pm Mass, you will notice dimmer lighting, candles throughout the church, and in-cense. The atmosphere gives the sense of a more sacred space in a nighttime worship. But why?

The traditions of candles and incense come from our Jewish roots. Burning incense is prescribed in Exodus to bless, sanctify and venerate. In ancient times incense was an expensive commodity; therefore it found a home in religious worship to honor God with precious gifts. The Roman Missal reminds us that the smoke signifies “the Church’s offering and our prayers rising in the sight of God.”

We invite you to join us for 7:30pm Mass to experi-ence this solemn nighttime worship.

Community Forum on Islamophobia

6 p.m., Wednesday, January 20,

at the Thomas Center

Concerns about resistance toward receiving Syrian refugees, increased anti-Muslim rhetoric, and grow-ing attitudes of intolerance will be addressed, and ways to make Gainesville a welcoming community identified. The event will facilitate discussion on Islam and inter-faith relations, the refugee crisis, and the role of me-dia in shaping public perception of these issues. It will provide opportunities to get involved in efforts in our community to support Syrian refugees. Keynote speaker is Dr. Hatem Bazian, Ph.D., Philoso-phy and Islamic Studies, UC Berkeley. Other speakers include Ester Romeyn, Iman Zawahry, Terje Ostebo, Justin Baba (Arab Students Association)--all from UF, and Hassan Shibly (CAIR). Sponsored by Daughters of Abraham, UF Center for Global Islamic Studies, Welcoming Gainesville, Inc., and Gainesville Interfaith Alliance for Immigrant Jus-tice.

Pre-registration required. Free and open to the pub-lic. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HWcb4TRRPVFBoMXUCGU75flIoLPA_XcsDH5FS2W1NNY/viewform?usp=send_form

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STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHT - SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Last weekend at most of the masses lay parishioners gave personal witness talks on stewardship. This weekend, you will find our Stewardship Renewal brochures in the pews. If you have taken one of the brochures home in the past and haven’t recycled it, then please look at it anew, complete it, and turn it in to the par-ish. Even if you are only committing time, it’s better to make that commitment with the parish rather than keeping it secret to yourself.

Stewardship of time is your personal time with God: Attend Mass every Sunday and on holy days, at-tend a weekday mass at least once a week, pray 15 minutes a day, pray with others, read the Bible for at least one hour a week, pray the Rosary at least once a week, go to confession every other month, go on a retreat, at-tend a Bible study, attend Nightfever, attend Mass on the Grass, spend 1 hour a week in Adoration, read a book on spiritual growth. There’s no excuse for not doing some of this.

Stewardship of talent is doing something for the church or others in need. Sign on for a liturgical minis-try, various service ministries sponsored by the parish, various groups in the parish, numerous Catholic groups in the community, or Student Center groups and ministries. There are links to most of these opportunities on the St. A web page (www.catholicgators.org). Look under the Ministries heading (see numerous subheadings), Students heading (see Getting Involved and Ministries). There is contact information for getting involved.

For stewardship of treasure, please see our e-giving web page by clicking on Donate at the top of the parish web page. The most efficient and effective way is to then click on the large blue “Donate” button on that page, which takes you to our new e-giving.org page that makes it easy to set up regular monthly donations, holy days, and special collections. There is no minimal donation. Supporting the parish is not a fee for service, like watching a movie. It should be regular support, whether you are present at mass or not. The e-giving page is an easy way to do this. Of course, cash and checks in the offertory are still welcome!

It’s the New Year! It’s time to plan ahead and make commitments for self-improvement. Believe it or not, Lent is only four weeks way. Please use our stewardship drive as an opportunity to enrich your commit-ment to God, his Church, and his people.

Paul Gulig, Chair of Stewardship Committee

Stewardship Second Sunday in

ordinary time

Stewardship

Masses on January 9-10, 2016 Baptism of the Lord

Offertory from baskets: $8,432.21

Offertory from Parish Pay: $5,752.00

E-Giving: $2,205.00

Poor Box: $105.04

Catholic Student Center (CSC): $2,322.05

Specified Donations: $200.00

Advent/Christmas Appeal: $4,460.63

Catholic Schools: $25.00

You will soon receive a mailing asking for your family support and participation for the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal. Please prayerful-ly consider a pledge to the Appeal using the response card mailed to you or by completing a Commitment Envelope at Mass the weekend of January 30-31. Our theme, “One Faith, One Fami-ly” invites each of us to be a part of this appeal through our pray-ers and gifts. Your contributions to your parish and our Diocese serve as a sign of gratitude not only for God’s answers to pray-ers, but also as a sign of recognition that all that we are, and all that we have, are gifts given to us by God. In this year of Mercy, consider how you can share your gifts in mercy with others. Thank you in advance for your support.

2016 BISHOP’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL

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Catholic student

center

WEEK OF

January 17, 2016

HEY ALUMS!

Are you a Catholic Gators alumnus or alumna, either visiting or having re-turned to Gainesville? Welcome back! Thank you for all you did for the Catho-

lic Gators during your time here. Whether it was in a big or small way, your presence made a difference to this commu-nity.

As you may know, our mission at St. Augustine’s is to bring Christ to the community and the community to Christ. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining our Mission and supporting the Church and Catholic Student Center through a financial contribution. Thank you for your generosity!

To make a donation, please stop by the office or visit our website: http://www.catholicgators.org/make-a-donation

"Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure,

packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be

poured into your lap. For the measure with which you

measure will in return be measured unto you."

- Luke 6:38

From the Office for Vocations

January 17, 2016 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

God’s Spirit is given to each person for the common good.

What are your gifts? Be willing to share them for the good

of others. (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). If you have a question

about a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, con-

tact Father David Ruchinski, Vocation Director, at (904)

262-3200 ext. 101, or email vocations@dosafl.com.

From the Justice and Peace Commission

“If there is hunger anywhere in the world, then our cele-bration of the Eucharist is somehow incomplete every-where in the world.” - Pedro Arrupe, SJ

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Miinisterio hispano Second Sunday in

ordinary time

Adoración del Santisimo cada mes en Español, en la parroquia.

21 Enero, Jueves 7:00pm-8:30pm

18 Febrero, Jueves 7:00pm-8:30pm

24 Marzo, Jueves Santo

21 Abril, Jueves 7:00pm-8:30pm

19 Mayo, Jueves 7:00pm-8:30pm ¡Todos estan invitados!

Cursillo de Cristiandad Cursillo, en espan ol quiere decir “curso pequen o” o “corto.” Es de tres dí as para hombres y mujeres de cualquier edad. Deseas tener un encuentro real con Cristo? Es una experiencia maravillosa. Deseas ser parte de una comunidad Cristiana comenzando desde tu propio hogar?

Los cursillo sera n en espan ol. HOMBRES: Febrero 11 al 14, 2016 #117 MUJERES: Febrero 18 al 21, 2016 #116

No olviden de Reservar en su calendario la fecha del Encuentro Regional que es:

Abril 22 y 23 del 2016 y esta Dio cesis es la coor-dinadora de este evento.

Y los pro ximos Cursillos de este an o son: Octubre 13 al 16 Hombres 2016 #119 Octubre 20 al 22 Mujeres 2016 #118

Para mayor informacio n comunicarse con: Awilda Merced (787) 448-7968 o A ngela Chiribo-ga (352) 331-7616.

Cantar es Orar Dos Veces Nuestro coro - sigue creciendo y otorgando a la Misa en espan ol la mu sica que ma s nos acerca a Dios. Siempre se buscan y desean nuevos miem-bros. Si quiere unirse al coro, por favor co-muní quese con Doug Ghizzoni. El coro ensaya a las 12:30 p.m. cada domingo en la biblioteca de la iglesia.

Cafecito y dulces Se les invita a pasar al salo n de la iglesia cada do-mingo despue s de la Misa de la 1:30 p.m. para compartir amistad y cafecito. Vengan y conozcan mejor a sus hermanos en Cristo. Si desean, pueden traer donaciones de galletas o bebidas.

Círculo de Oración Carismática El Cí rculo de Oracio n Carisma tica en espan ol se reune todos los lunes a las 7 p.m. en la iglesia pa-ra orar, leer la biblia, y alabar al Sen or con ca nti-cos. No necesitan inscribirse. Los esperamos. Pa-ra mayor informacio n, llamen a Wilson Colmena-res (352) 372-3533.

CLASES GRATIS DE INGLES

Estas clases son para todo aquel que desea aprender, practicar y mejorar su ingles conversacional.

Fecha: 26 de enero – 2 de abril del 2016 Hora: 6:00-7:30PM

Lugar: Alachua County Millhopper Library

Direccio n: 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601

Costo: Gratis

CLASES GRATIS DE CIUDADANIA

La intencio n de estas clases es para ayudar a personas quienes se preparan para tomar el examen de ciudadaní a o desea familiarizarse con el proceso.

Fecha: 4 de febrero – 17 de marzo del 2016

Hora: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Lugar: Alachua County Millhopper Library

Direccio n: 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Costo: Gratis

Catholic schools and

greater Gainesville

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January 17, 2016

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St. Vincent de Paul Society

January 17 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples

and they began to believe in him. Everyday, God also gives us signs of his love and so we also can respond in faith and trust. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul be-comes a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust. For assis-tance, call 352-222-0588. To volunteer, call Betty Spears

All are invited … A Gainesville Community

Event

Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the moving, live production performed by actress Maria Vargo and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Holy Faith Catholic Church on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. This drama also brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes Divine Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for our world today. Suitable for ages 13 and up. For tickets and additional information, contact the Holy Faith Church Office at 352-376-5405 or visit www.holyfaithchurch.org for online ticket purchase.

Watch the trailer and learn more at

www.DivineMercyDrama.com

A Concert at St. Patrick’s!

On Friday, January 22nd at 7pm, Michael James Mette will be sharing his music with our community. Michael is a Cath-olic musician and speaker who travels the country with his wife of 15 years, Michelle, and

their six young children: Gabby (12), Trinity (10), Charity (8), Cecilia (7), Michael Jr. (5), and Truman (1). His music is a modern reflection of his faith blending alternative rock with faith-based lyrics. The concert will be 90 minutes and will include lights, video, music and testimonies by Michael and Michelle. Please consider attending the concert and supporting this ministry. The concert will be held at St. Patrick’s Social Hall. Cost is a freewill donation. Contact youthminister@saintpatricksparish.org or call 352-372-4641 for more details.

A Woman’s Answer

Thank You! Our Baby Bottle Drive raised $1665.00! Please remember to con-tinue dropping off maternity clothes and baby clothes (0-18 mos). Our clients are

highly motivated to return for pregnancy/parenting clas-ses by our store. Diapers are always welcome (nb-3 mos). The AWA hamper is in the vestibule.