st. augustine catholic church
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Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 am & 10:00 am Reconciliation
Saturday at 4:00pm or by appointment
Office Hours Tuesday-Friday from 8:00-3:00 pm
Contact Information 219-866-5351
www.saugustine.org
St. Augustine Catholic Church
SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 12, 2017
Birthday List March 12 Claude Hall, Sandra Halstead, Bill Haskins, Abbigale Mahan, Jerrett Nagel, Mariah Walter March 13 Lane Steinke March 14 Sharon Corbin, Sharon Jenkins, Joel Ordones, Ryan Warren, Bill Wornhoff March 15 David Gilmore March 16 Diane Burman, Drew Cain, Mason Chapman, Braden Dobson, Jason Hatch, Max Prouty, Sean Tomlinson March 17 Floyd Hawkins, McKenna Nelson, Zane Nelson, Martin Park March 18 Houston Holliday, Kathleen Sayers
Minister Schedule for March 18 &19 Saturday 5:00PM Greeter– E. Waymire, M. Jagoda Lector– Pam Hueser Ministers– R. Hueser, B/D Hollerman, J. Ventrello, B. Robinson Servers–Lindy Ventrello, Corbin Mathew, Elise Donnelly Sunday 7:30 AM Greeters– N. Shide, P/D Schulenburg Lector– Ed Feicht Ministers– B. Worden, R. Geleott, M. Miller, M. Rodibaugh, B. Warren Servers– Katie Myers, Jacob Hillan 10:00AM Greeters– Youth Group Lector– Sarah Mahnesmith Ministers– J/K Benner, M/ML Debb, C. Sue Servers– Noah Bierma, Josh & Jesilyn Fleming
Care Ministers for March 12-18 March 11/12– A. Nagel March 13– B. Post March 14– None
March 15– D. Lanoue
March 16– C. Hanna March 17– None March 18/19– A. Nagel
ENCOUNTER NUTRITION We encounter Evelina in Zambia as she and other
mothers in her community learn new ways to provide nutritious meals for their growing children and
families. How do we ensure that those who are hungry have not only food but true nourishment?
Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl by any of the Church entrances, and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! May these 40 days better prepare us to encounter ourselves, our
neighbors and our God.
Please pray for the following parishioner, who recently passed away:
Jennette Nagel, who passed away on March 2nd at the age of 90.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12– Second Sunday of Lent 7:30am For the Parish 10:00am Jerry Nagel MONDAY, MARCH 13 8:00am Communion Service 8:30-3:30pm Eucharistic Adoration TUESDAY, MARCH 14 5:30 pm Carolanne Effinger WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 8:00am Living/deceased of Louis & Reba Putts Family THURSDAY, MARCH 16 8:00am Bill Snyder FRIDAY, MARCH 17– St. Patrick 8:30am Jerry Nagel SATURDAY, MARCH 18 5:00pm Joseph S. & Joanne M. Hopp, Jeffrey M. Dick, Austin & Geneva Anderson SUNDAY, MARCH 19– Third Sunday of Lent 7:30am Herman Nagel 10:00am For the Parish
Stewardship
Total for 2/26/17 $ 4880.00
Envelopes/checks & Loose Collection $ 4896.00
Automatic (Online) Giving (weekly average) $ 505.00
Total for 3/5/17 $ 5401.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Parish Penance Services St. Augustine’s parish penance service will be March 22nd. Area church services: March 13– Sorrowful Mother, Wheatfield;
March 14– St. Cecilia, Demotte; March 15– Sacred Heart, Remington; March 21– St. Augusta,
Lake Village; March 27– Sacred Heart, Fowler
The penitential nature of Lent marks an opportune time to celebrate the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. In Lent, our prayer is a prayer of repentance for our sins, a prayer that we may come back to God where we have strayed away from him, a prayer of conversion. Join us in preparation for Easter at the parish penance
service on March 22nd.
Herman Nagel Server Award In honor of Herman Nagel, who embodied the meaning of serving for our parish, an award was established to recognize servers who
continued to faithfully volunteer through their high school years. The goal was to encourage the youth of our parish to be active members of the mass as young adults and wish them well
as they continue on their faith journey. This year we are on track to honor 6 seniors who have served over a combined 130
masses for our parish in high school alone. If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, please give your donation to the church office, Marvin Nagel,
Marty Park, or Cheryl Hillan.
Stations of the Cross
Every Thursday at 8:30am St. Augustine will be offering the Stations of the Cross. St. Augustine youth will once
again offer the Living Stations of the Cross on April 12th. Share in Jesus’ journey as we repent this Lenten season.
The Catholic Moment is one way our parish maintains contact
with all our Catholic households. Your $20 pays the cost of
providing the paper to each home. Thanks!
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 219-866-5351 OR www.saugustine.org
Bulletin Submissions: If you would like to submit a picture or article for the bulletin, please contact the church office by either calling 866-5351 or
emailing [email protected]. Submissions must be received by 8:00am on Tuesday in order to be included in the following weekend’s edition.
Believe in the power of prayer! If you would like to add someone to the
prayer list, please contact Sharon Davisson at 866-4675. If you would like to join the St. A email or phone Prayer
Tree, please submit your email address to [email protected] or call 866-4675.
Did you know? The Knights of Columbus have a breakfast the last Sunday of each month to promote fellowship and raise funds. The primary focus is on generating funds for our K of C Scholarships. Over
the last several years we have awarded 2 to 4 $500 scholarships to graduates pursuing further
education. If additional funds are left over, we use them to support Gibault, St. Augustine School, The
Food Pantry, Food Finders, etc. Please help support the Knights of Columbus and our community by
attending their last Sunday breakfasts.
Knights of Columbus Breakfast Join the Knights Sunday, March 26th for a
Pancake, Sausage & Egg breakfast from 8:00 to 11:30. Dine in or Carry Out.
Tap Into the Spirit Continues! Join us for the remaining evenings on 3/13, and 4/3 from 6:30-8pm. Sessions take place in a relaxed social environment at the Knights of Columbus. Haven’t been able to attend in the past?
Not a problem! Each session is independent. Snacks are provided by the Evangelization Committee. A cash bar is available. Come
for the first time or bring a friend & receive a free drink!
Knights of Columbus News: Knights of Columbus Pork Chop Dinner
The Knights of Columbus will be having a pork chop dinner on Saturday, March 18 at the hall. Serving
will be from 5:30 to 7:30 and dinner will include grilled pork chop, potatoes, green beans, salad, and
dessert. 1 Pork Chop Dinner-$11.00; 2 Pork Chop Dinner-$14.00
Knights of Columbus Casino Night The Knights of Columbus will be holding their
annual Casino Night on Saturday, April 1. Tickets are $30 and include food and drinks all night long,
as well as, a chance to win the raffle for $250, $500 and $750 (need not be present to win however, there will be an extra $250 awarded to the $750 winner if they are present). ). A
limit of 225 tickets will be sold.
A Note From Your Parish Nurse: Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Don't wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs. Although some heart attacks are sudden and intense, most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to
your body - and CALL 911 if you feel any: -Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. -Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. -Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. -Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, & back/jaw pain. Learn the signs, but remember this: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives - maybe your own. Don't wait - call 911.
If you have any questions, please contact Jocelyn Ventrello, RN, Parish Nurse.
SASBUCK$ NEWS: Trying to maximize your SAS Buck$ before the end of the school year? If you’ll be traveling over spring break, be thinking ahead to how scrip cards might be used on your trip. That just got a little easier given the addition of Uber as a new ScripNow retailer, with a 3% rebate on $10, $20, and $100 e-cards. If your break plans include spring cleaning, consider earning SAS Buck$ by washing your car: Northside Car Wash is the March Merchant-of-the-Month, with a rebate of $2. Questions about SAS Buck$? Call the school (866-5480) or church office (866-5351).
Join Us for Wednesday Evening Meals!
St. Augustine Parish is offering meals on select Wednesday evenings, and you are welcome to join us! Come for food and
fellowship prior to Wednesday evening programs. Dinner begins at 5:45 pm unless otherwise specified. Join us this Wednesday!
3-15-17 Pizza & Salad (in school gym) 3-22-17 No Meal 3-29-17 No Meal 4-5-17 Sub sandwiches (in school gym) 4-12-17 To be determined 4-19-17 Taco Night 4-26-17 Pizza
All parishioners are welcome to join us for dinner on Wednesday evenings. A free-will
donation is appreciated. Contact Marie Oliver in the parish office if you would like to
volunteer to help.
Knight of Columbus Friday Fish Fry Knights of Columbus Hall
Every Friday during Lent ; Serving from 5-7:00 PM Take Outs Available. Call 866-9938.
Child and Senior Prices
Mark your Calendar for the Lenten Lunches! Meals will be served at 11:45am with a speaker/entertainment to follow. The whole program should take 1 hour so those that need to return to work can join us! The suggested donation is $6 with
the proceeds going to the Rensselaer Area Ministerial Association. Mar. 15 --First Christian Church Mar. 22 --First Presbyterian Church Mar. 29-- St. Luke's Lutheran Church Apr. 05- Brushwood United Methodist Church Apr. 12- Saint Augustine Catholic Church
SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 12, 2017
You have a wonderful Catholic heritage. Pass it on!
Just as we insure financial health for our families, we must plan for the health of our faith families. Your planned gift to the St.
Augustine Catholic Parish Fund will provide financial support forever. You have a wonderful Catholic heritage. Pass it on!
Catholic Volunteer Network Would you like to make a difference in your comminty, the country,
or the world? Do you want to serve those in need and work for social justice? Check out RESPONSE 2017, a free guide listing
nearly 200 faith based volunteer programs and thousands of opportunities. Volunteers serve full-time for periods of one week to
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Contact Catholic Volunteer Network to receive your free copy today. Call 800-543-5046 or visit
www.catholicvolunteernetwork.org.
Join our Parish Family! Are you a registered parishioner?
Do not take for granted that you are registered in the Parish just because you
attend Mass or your relatives are members. It could be quite embarrassing to us, you and your family when someone
wants to make wedding plans, have a baby baptized, attend Faith Formation, or
if you are asked to be a Sponsor for Baptism or confirmation requiring a note of Catholicity from us. If we have no record of membership, we cannot provide these services for you. Contact us today! Call
219-866-5351 or email us at [email protected]
Evangelization Committee Saint Augustine formed an Evangelization Committee
this past year. They have been responsible for organizing many events and activities throughout the
year. There are many subcommittees that have evolved such as the Communications/Media Group, the
Education/Faith Learning Group, Works of Mercy Group, etc. If you have an interest in learning more about the different avenues of this committee or to get involved, contact
Doug Nagel (866-2128) or Cathy Hanna (866-3721).
Won’t you join us for an hour of prayer? Every Thursday, following morning Mass,
parishioners join together in prayer. Won’t you take an hour of your week to pray for peace in our world.
Through God all things are possible. We look forward to seeing you!
End of the Year Contribution Statements If you would like a year-end contribution statement, please contact
the church office at 866-5351 or email [email protected] with your request. They can then be picked up from the
office, mailed to your home, or emailed.
Rosary CD Available for Use A copy of Fr. Kostka’s Rosary CD has been donated to
Jackson’s Funeral Chapel for use at services. This beautiful recitation of the rosary is a welcome resource
for those planning funeral services.
Natural Family Planning Are you willing to trust God in everything? Even your family
planning? Let Him back into your relationship and try Natural Family Planning. It’s effective, healthy, and a morally acceptable
way to plan your family according to God’s will! For more information contact Susan Hoefer, Diocesan NFP Coordinator at
[email protected] or (765) 421-1998.
Backpack Program For the past two school years, the Rensselaer Area Ministerial Association (RAMA) has partnered with Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. for the greater Rensselaer Community. “What We Do– The BackPack Program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available, especially on weekends. By providing
nutritious, kid-friendly food on Friday during the school year, our BackPack Program makes sure there’s food on the table when kids are home over the weekend. Qualified elementary school students are selected by teachers and administrators and sent home every Friday with a canvas bag filled with food. Packing partners fill the bags each week. Bags are discreetly distributed to children on the last day before a weekend or holiday break.” The BackPack Program purchases food from Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. In Lafayette, IN. The Rensselaer program has received grants and private donations to help fund this program. Volunteers from St. Augustine Parish have packed bags once per month. The 3rd Thursday of the month is our designated week to pack. If interested in assisting our parish group in being a packing partner, please call Dianne Hollerman at 866-0037 or Pama Schreeg at 866-4388 for more information.
A Card to Show We Care! Did you know that St. Augustine has an
ongoing card ministry? Periodically, greeting cards are sent out to those in our
community/parish who might need a little cheer or support. If you know of someone who would benefit from a personal note from our
parish family, please contact Phyllis Mingear at 866-3283.
Manual Wheelchair Donation A manual wheelchair has been donated to our church for
use by anyone physically challenged who would appreciate easy transportation from their car to the lift. Thank you to the individual , who would like to remain anonymous, that
donated the chair. If you know of someone who would benefit from using the chair, please contact the church
office. Likewise, if anyone would like to be instructed on how to use the handicap lift, please call the office at 866-5351 or email [email protected]. Thank you!
Looking for a Good Book? Saint Augustine parish has compiled a mini-
library of religious and spiritually uplifting books. These books can be borrowed from the large cabinet in the church basement (next to the
television). Simply sign the book out using the notebook located next to the cabinet. We will continue to grow our
library with new releases from popular authors. There are a few audio books available for check-out also.
THANK YOU The advertisements that appear in this bulletin completely defray
all publishing costs which the church would otherwise incur. Please patronize the sponsors on the back of this bulletin and thank them
for their kind generosity.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 219-866-5351 OR www.saugustine.org
14th Annual Spring Social Update The committee for this year’s Spring Social – which is the largest fundraiser of the year for St. Augustine School – have been working hard to create a unique and enjoyable event! We’d like to thank all of our generous sponsors and donors – the event would not be possible without you! Please remember that RSVP cards are due back to the school by March 20. If you have questions or know someone who would like an invitation, please email the event chairs at [email protected]. If you haven’t done so yet, you can now check out our event website at www.Augustine.gesture.com. Details about the event are posted there. When you register on the website, you can donate to help the Margaret Ahler Gift Fund reach its goal to provide lockers for each student in the school. Registration on the site also allows you to bid on silent auction items, which will be posted in the next couple of weeks. The event will also include a live auction, raffles (cash and prizes) and several games where you can win prizes – and someone will be a grand prize winner! You can even help decide which teacher gets to go on a special “trip”! Come join us for our adventure “Around the World” on April 8 – you won’t want to miss it!
St. Augustine Youth Group
Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Bake-Off Sunday, March 19th
Family Dodge Ball Tournament in the gym beginning at 3:30 pm
sponsored by St. Augustine School. Contact the school office to sign up a team.
Dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 pm in the church basement Carry-outs will be available
Cost for Adult meal is $7.00
Cost for youth ages 5-18 is $5.00; Children under 5 years of age eat FREE
Dinner includes our famous spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and drink
Bring a dessert for our Bake-Off
Categories Include Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Other
No fee to enter the Bake-Off
Prizes for the winner of each category
Desserts should be brought to the basement by 3:30 pm