Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church

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1 Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church 45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park, New Jersey Churchweek February 18th, 2018 Reverend Canon Robert G. Lynam, KCHS, Pastor Deacon Denis F. Mayer Deacon James Rivera Sister Ruthann McGoldrick, SCC, Pastoral Associate Sister Barbara O Kane, MPF, Pastoral Associate Sister Mary Louise Shulas, MPF, LHS, Principal/Superior Mr. Edward Modzelewski, Vice Principal Sister Joanne Manns, MPF, Director of Religious Education THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Saturday: Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday Schedule: 8:00AM 10:00AM 12 NOON 5:00 PM Weekdays: Monday through Saturday: 9:00 AM Holy Day: See Schedule in Bulletin COMMUNION TO THE SICK is taken by Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist on a regular basis to those confined to their homes. Please call the Parish Center. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is celebrated on most Sundays at 1:30 PM (not during Lent). A family must be registered in the parish, attend the baptismal preparation class, and cooperate with the regulations established by the parish. Our baptismal class is held on the 1st Monday of the month at 8:00 PM. Please call the Parish Center to register any time during your pregnancy. THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is celebrated on Saturday between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM in the Chapel or by appointment. THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION is celebrated once a year by the Bishop s delegate, here at St. Augustine. A candidate must successfully complete our Religious Education program. Adult Confirmation is held on Pentecost Sunday and any interested adults should contact the Parish Center. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK is administered at home to any Catholic who is seriously ill. Please call the Parish Center. Any parishioner admitted to a local hospital should contact the Catholic Hospital Chaplain through the hospital. A family member should contact the parish when someone is admitted to the hospital. We will gladly pray for any members who are sick, whether at home or in the hospital, at our Sunday Masses; however, it is necessary for the family to request it. THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF OUR CHURCH THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY is celebrated by the Pastor or one of our deacons. Weddings may be scheduled on Friday evening, Saturday, or Sunday afternoon. Only a ceremony is permitted on Sunday. The pastor will confirm the date so couples should contact the Parish Center at least ONE YEAR in advance. All the necessary information will be sent to you. The attendance at Pre-Cana or an Engaged Encounter Weekend is required. One must be a registered member of the parish. Our parish upholds the Gospel values and the Church s teachings regarding the sacredness of marriage and those couples choosing to live together in contradiction of those values, will receive a simple ceremony and all Diocesan regulations followed. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS and RELIGIOUS LIFE: If you are considering serving God as a priest, deacon, or religious, you may contact your parish priest, deacon, or religious; or phone the Diocesan Office of Vocations at (732) THE DEVOTIONAL LIFE OF THE PARISH: The Liturgy of the Hours is prayed Monday through Saturday at 8:45 AM prior to Mass. Eucharistic Adoration/Devotion is held Monday at 7:00 PM (not on national holidays or during the summer) Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed on Saturday following the 9:00 AM Mass in the chapel. Devotion in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is prayed on the First Friday of the month following the 9:00 AM Mass. St. Elizabeth s Guild Prays the Rosary after daily Mass. PARISH CENTER: Hours (732) Monday Friday 9 AM- 12 NOON & 1 PM- 4 PM 2nd & 4th Thursday daytime -hours Office Closes at Noon Evening Hours: Monday Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CATHOLIC SCHOOL: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: OUTREACH MINISTRY: PARISH CENTER FAX: SCHOOL FAX: WEBSITE:

2 PARISH STAFF Elizabeth DeLuca, Administrative Assistant Kate O Donnell, School Assistant to Pastor Mary Ann Almestica, Secretary Roseanne DeBari, Religious Education Secretary William R. Berg, Director of Music Daria Dragan, Leader of Song Eileen Baylis, Evening Secretary/Receptionist Bobby Beaton, Facility Manager Anthony Beaton, Asst. Facility Manager Rick Parent (Assistant) Debbie Jarosz, School Maintenance PASTORAL BOARD John Golubieski, Kathleen Lakarosky, Trustees Jim Cooper, Barbara Corio, Elizabeth DeLuca, Peter Frein, Donald Joworisak, Sister Barbara O Kane, MPF, Sister Joanne Manns, MPF, Deacon Denis F. Mayer, Sister Ruthann McGoldrick, SCC, Edward Modzelewski, Jr., Leilani Okamura, Deacon James Rivera, Sister Mary Louise Shulas, MPF, LHS, Peter Varisco SOCIAL MINISTRIES(Under the patronage of St. Vincent de Paul) Adventures in Reading Joan Hoffmann Archivists/Historians Marc Kollar Bereavement Ministry Deacon Jim Rivera Elijah s Promise Soup Kitchen Barbara Corio Fix-It-Up Ministry John Burke Food Pantry Lorelei Berkery Pat Lombardi Helen Weachock Food Pantry/New Brunswick Marsha & Harold Byron Giving Tree/Giving Cross Janine Rosamilia Hands Across The Sea Rita Taylor Hospital Ministry Barbara A. Corio House of Hope Prison Ministry Paul Dwyer Manna Ministry Lisa Jackson Pat Lombardi Ministry to the Sick Dorothy Wiley Mother s Circle Helen Rivera Nursing Home/Hospital Ministry Sister Ruthann Outreach Ministry Sister Barbara O Kane, MPF Parish Breakfast Ministry Tom DeLuca/Jim Crowley Parish Family Ministry Denise Federico Parish Prayer Link Elizabeth DeLuca SOCIAL MINISTRIES-contd. Respect Life Ministry VITA Donna Canvin Len & Laura Riccardi Sanctuary Guild Janine Rosamilia Welcoming Ministry Rita Taylor SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT MINISTRIES Family Life Ministry Donna DiPane Youth Ministry Colleen Paras parasministry@gmail.com LITURGICAL LIFE MINISTRIES Lectors Denise Avrutik Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist John Taikina Choir Director-(Adult/Young Adult/Youth/Children) William Berg Folk Group John Seber Ushers Joseph Buono Altar Servers Louis Biondolillo, Senior MC Scheduling Marcus James, Accountability Mary Burke Clarissa Ting Austin Forsythe, Junior MC Newly Mandated Future MC s Jason Cordova Alex Romano Bridget Lobo Caroline Pascasio Sacristans Lupe Limjuco, Barbara Corio, Liz DeLuca, Betty Lenart, Ed Johnson Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Deacon Denis Mayer & the RCIA Team PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Athletic Association Edward Modzelewski, Director Columbiettes Council #6345 Kathleen Michalski, President Home School Association Leilani Okamura, President Knights of Columbus Jim Cooper, Grand Knight COMMUNITY GATHERINGS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings on Monday Evenings at 8:00 PM in Fr. McGivney Hall MINISTRY TO OUR LITTLE ONES! CHILDREN S MASS is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the 9 AM Mass (Oct. - May) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION All children in grades first through eighth must be registered in our Religious Education Program or be attending our School. Call:

3 LIKE THE DEER THAT YEARNS FOR RUNNING STREAMS, SO MY SOUL IS YEARNING FOR YOU, MY GOD. Lenten Eucharistic Adoration Mondays 7 p.m. February 26 Father Danny Pabon Going home to announce all that the Lord has done for me. Mk 5:1-20 March 5 Father John Gabriel The Ferocious Love of Jesus John 2:13-22 March 12 Father Thomas Serafin, KHS The Great Gift of the Eucharist 1 Corinthians 11:23 March 19 Father Jason Makarow The Overshadowing of the Holy Spirit Luke 1:26-38 March 26 Chrism Mass St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen Since there is no theme proclaimed by the Pope this year the homilies by each priest will be based on a general Lenten theme announced in next week s bulletin.

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5 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK AT ST. AUGUSTINE

6 The New Reliquary Containing the First Class Relic of the Blood of St. John Paul II Actual reliquary used for the Beatification of Pope John Paul II containing a vile of his blood and at his canonization April 27, The woman cured through Pope John Paul II s intercession along with her husband present the First Class relic of St. John Paul II to Pope Francis who venerates it. An identical reliquary made for our parish was blessed at the tomb/altar of St. John Paul II following Mass on October 25, 2017 by His Eminence Stanislaus Cardinal Dziwisz and then presented the reliquary to Reverend Canon Bob Lynam. The following parishioners have made a donation toward the cost of the New Reliquary Case: This is in addition to the list in last week s bulletin of donors. In Memory of: Donated by: Our Loved Ones Who Passed Away Bassam Abouhayla & Family Danielle Belding Jacobs Ed & Florence Belding Joanne & Tony Galaro Anne Villanova Jane Cosenza Joseph & Charlotte Camarota Han Kun Lee Mark & Molly Lee Thaddeus & Marion Bara Sophie Benzinger Marie & Jeanine McGrady Robert McGrady Joseph J. Lesko Mary T. Lesko Frank E. Beslanovitz Roseanne & Nicolo De Bari Kimberly Marie De Bari Roseanne & Nicolo De Bari Peter A. Campisano The Campisano Family Robert L. Taylor Rita Taylor A Gift of: The Maloney Family The Taikina Family Dr, Elias Kpodzo

7 February 18th, 2018 First Sunday of Lent SATURDAY 5:00 PM George Griffin: req. The McGann Family SUNDAY First Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Francis X. Donohue: req. The Avrutik Family 10:00 AM Michael Lombardi: req. Pat & Tom Lombardi 12:00 Noon Vincent Michalski: req. Nna, Len, Lenny & Katelyn 5:00 PM Ramilda Mastandino: req. Rita Osak MONDAY 9:00 AM NO Mass 7:00 PM NO Eucharistic Adoration TUESDAY 9:00 AM All Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. A s WEDNESDAY St. Peter Damian 9:00 AM Leoncio Limjuco: req. Lupe & Cora Limjuco THURSDAY The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 9:00 AM For the Dignity of Every Human Being FRIDAY St. Polycarp 9:00 AM Russell Berg: req. Bill Berg 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross SATURDAY 9:00 AM John Bara: req. Sophie Benzinger 5:00 PM Living & Deceased Members of the Apgar & Symosh Families: req: Chester & Janet Symosh SUNDAY Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Remedios Sanchez: req. The Sanchez Family 10:00 AM Adriana Granata: req. Doris Carneglia 12:00 Noon Ross Patania: req. The Patania Family 5:00 PM Helen Casey: req. The Okamura Family READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Mt 16:13-19 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 SPIRITUAL REMEMBRANCE TABERNACLE CANDLES In Thanksgiving Donated by Jeanette Dimaano REMINDER Please note Monday, February 19 is Presidents Day. There will be NO 9:00 am Mass and Eucharistic Adoration at 7:00 pm. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God ````````````````````````````` Mark1:14 Do you ever think about how difficult it must have been for Jesus to come into Galilee, knowing that John had just been arrested for teaching the same message that Jesus was proclaiming? It must have taken great love and trust for Jesus to do what the Father had sent Him here on earth to do. In the same way, following a life of stewardship takes great love and trust from us. We must be willing to surrender completely to God, trusting that God will always give us all that we need to fulfill His plan for us. February 11th $21, MEDITATION FOR FEBRUARY 18th, 2018 The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel. These sound like simple words from our short Gospel today. But it is fitting that Jesus begins His earthly ministry with this powerful message after the Spirit descended upon Him at His baptism. He asks us to believe in the Gospel and embrace its message of humble service and discipleship. In the reading from Genesis, God establishes a covenant with Noah, declaring the rainbow as the reminder to all His people. In the second reading we hear that the eight who had been saved by the water in the story of Noah prefigure our baptism which saves us now. In Mark s Gospel, Jesus begins His Galilean ministry by proclaiming the need to repent and believe. SAVE THE DATE Bible Camp at St. Augustine of Canterbury has been scheduled for the week of July 9th through the 13th. Additional information of this event will appear in a later bulletin. OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE This week the Fatima statue will be in the home of Florence & Joe Shwereb. Please remember to also take the black bag which holds the crown with the statue. COUNTING TEAM #4 February 25, 2018 School Parents/Leilani Okamura

8 THIS WEEKS CALENDAR Monday School & Parish Center Closed February 19 9:00 AM NO Mass 9:30 AM Food Sorting 7:00 PM NO Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 PM AA Meeting Tuesday February 20 4:00 PM Children s Choir 5:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM Lego League-Robotics 8:30 PM K/C Meetings Wednesday February 21 4:15 & 7:15 PM Rel. Ed. Classes 6:30 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 8th Grade Information Night 7:15 PM BOTW 7:45 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal Thursday February 22 10:15 AM School Mass Friday February 23 3:30 PM K/C Lenten Dinner 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross Saturday February 24 Parish Directory Photo Sign Up after the 5:00 pm Mass in Gathering Area 8:00 AM AHA/CPR/FA Class 8:00 AM Diocese League Basketball 11:30 AM Confessions Sunday Parish Directory Photo Sign Up after all February 25 the Masses in Gathering Area 8:00 AM RCIA 9:00 AM Parish Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Edge Youth Ministry 7:00 PM Cornerstone Team Meeting Breaking Open the Word Wednesday Evenings 7:15-8:15 P.M. School Cafeteria BOTW will be meeting this Wednesday, February 21, 2018 If you can t make a particular Wednesday, you can still prepare for the coming Sunday by going to: Sunday-Readings February 25th, nd Sunday of Lent THE EASTER MYSTERY From His Wounded Side We Were Born This is the time of year when we begin to look forward to warmer weather and spring vacations. It is also the time of year when we pause to see where we ve been and where we should be going. It is the time to recommit ourselves to the Lord. During Lent, you will notice a basket with decorated index cards by the cross of St. Lucy starting on Ash Wednesday, February 14, Listed on each card is a suggestion of a necessary item to be purchased for an organization that helps those in need. These items will be collected before all the weekend Masses on February 24/25, March 3/4, and March 10/11. This is our way as a parish to reach out to others through almsgiving, one of the spiritual blessings of our Lenten journey. All donations need to be in by March 11th. Anything received after that date will be given to our Food Pantry. As St. Theresa of Avila said: We should not attach much value to what we have given God, since we shall receive for the little we have bestowed upon Him much more in this life and in the next. We Adore You O Christ and We Praise You, Because By Your Holy Cross You Have Redeemed the World A NEW PARISH DIRECTORY IS COMING MAKE SURE YOU RE IN IT! As we approach the 60th Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish, the parish is planning a Parish Directory and hope all our parishioners will be a part of it. A Parish Directory consists of portraits of our parishioners and ministries. It s a great way to get to know the names of faces of this wonderful parish community. No addresses or phone numbers are included in the Directory. Each participating family receives a free 8 x 10 portrait and free Directory. Family Portraits will be taken Tuesday, March 13 through Saturday, March 17 and Tuesday April 10 through Saturday April 14; weekdays from 2:30 8:45 and Saturdays 10 am 4 pm. You can sign up for your family photo shoot in the Church Gathering Area February 17/18, February 24/25 and March 3/4. You may also register on line to reserve your Family Photo session through the parish website: Portraits make a great gift too. Be part of the directory whether you re a family of 1 or a family of 10. Help celebrate our beautiful Parish Community! The finished Directory will be distributed in September 2018 as we celebrate 60 years of St. Augustine of Canterbury!

9 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Music Ministry Mass Schedule The Music Ministry Schedule for 1st Sunday of Lent on February 17/18, 2018 is: Stations of the Cross are held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Below is the suggested schedule for children to attend: February 23 3rd Grade March 2 4th Grade March 9 5th Grade March 16 6th Grade March 23 1 st & 2 nd Grade Special presentation of the Living Way of the Cross by the children of our parish. March 30 GOOD FRIDAY NO STATIONS OF THE CROSS - ONLY Liturgy of the Lord s Passion 3:00 PM As many as can are encouraged to attend on this very holy day! This is also a chance to visit the Shrine of the Tomb of Christ and venerate the Relic of the True Cross of Christ. If you have children in different grades you can choose one Friday in Lent and attend all together as a family. The children are to sit with their families. Saturday 5:00 p.m. Folk Group Choir Sunday 10:00 a.m. Children s Choir 12:00 Noon Youth Choir 5:00 p.m. Organist ENCOUNTER MAJD In Iraq, we encounter Majd and his family, people forced to flee violence, searching for stability. Now are we called to welcome the stranger in our midst? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information. OUTREACH MINISTRY We tell our clients if they fall seven times, stand up eight. Good advice for us too. (Envelopes can be found in the Gathering Area of the Church). FIRST HOLY COMMUNION OUTFITS If anyone has new or used (clean) First Holy Communion dresses veils, dress socks, white gloves, white sweaters, boy s suits, and communion book sets to donate to those in need for the clients of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry in Perth Amboy, as well as other needy children in the Catholic Community of Perth Amboy. Please drop the items off at the Outreach Ministry office in the Parish Center before March 26th. As in the past, they particularly need dresses and boy s suits sizes 10 through 16. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to call the Outreach Ministry at Thank you for our continuous support to these families. -Outreach Ministry

10 PARISH WOMEN S RETREAT Need a break from the world? Looking for some way to enhance your Lenten experience? Try the Parish Women s Retreat! An opportunity to take some time away from your daily routine and renew your spirit in tranquil surroundings. The annual Women s Retreat, at Villa Pauline in Mendham, NJ, will be held on March 2, 3 and 4. Fr. Timothy Christy will be the Retreat Master. The retreat is open to parish women; nonparishioner women are accommodated if space allows. Cost for the weekend is $165 which includes 5 meals. For information or to reserve your place, please call or Barbara Corio at or barbaracorio@gmail.com. Registration for the retreat is now open. Payment in full open registration is preferred: a $50 deposit is required by February 15th to hold your place. Full payment must be received no later than February 28th. Checks are made payable to Villa Pauline. Living Way of the Cross The Living Way of the Cross will be held on Friday, March 23 rd. Children of the parish are invited to participate as dramatists or narrators. They should be in the first grade or older and available for ALL of the practices, in its entirety, on Monday 3/5, 3/12 and 3/19, from 5:00 6:30. You may request participation by completing the form below and returning it to the Parish Center no later than Monday 2/26. Please note that roles are limited and will be filled in the order received. You will be contacted regarding your child s participation by 3/2. If you have any questions, please contact Donna DiPane at Living Way of the Cross Child s name Gender Grade Preference: Dramatist Narrator Parent s name Phone # February 27 VITA...Finding meaning in our pain Consecration to Mary Speaker: Laura Riccardi 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal By now you have received a letter from Bishop Checchio inviting your participation in the 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal. The diocesan ministries supported by the Appeal directly impact many of the parishioners here in St. Augustine. Your gift provides formation opportunities for our catechists, youth and young adults. Among other important ministries, your sacrificial gift supports our renewed efforts in Evangelization & Communication. If you have yet to make your pledge to this year s Bishop s Annual Appeal, you will have the opportunity to do so next weekend, February 24/25, which has been designated as Bishop s Annual Appeal In-Pew Weekend. There will be a special insert in next week s bulletin. Please prayerfully consider a gift to the Bishop s Annual Appeal to help our parish reach its goal. If we can exceed our goal, 50% of the amount collected over goal will be returned to us in the form of a parish rebate. Just as important as our financial goal is our goal of reaching 100% participation. Every gift, no matter the size, is important and greatly appreciated. Thank you. As of February 9th, the Development Office has received pledges totaling $49, and payments totaling $35, from 144 parishioners. This represents 35.2% of our $141, goal. Thank you for your efforts. LENTEN SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION All services will begin at 7:00 P.M. Monday, February 26th Tuesday, March 6th Tuesday, March 13th Wednesday, March 14th Sunday, March 18th Holy Family/Sacred Heart Site New Brunswick Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Middlesex Queenship of Mary Plainsboro Nativity of the Lord Monroe Township Corpus Christi South River Thursday, March 22nd St. Augustine Kendall Park There will be NO Confessions here at St. Augustine on Saturday, March 24, March 31 or April 7.

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12 SAVE THE DATE Enjoy a Preview of Spring March 11, 2018 The Columbiettes are planning a Tea for Sunday, March 11, from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. The event will be held in the school cafeteria. More information will follow. THE STUDENT GOOD CITIZEN AWARD St. Augustine of Canterbury Columbiettes Auxiliary, Council 6345, will once again include in their State Youth Program, the Student Good Citizen Award. This award is limited to Catholic Females who are seniors in High School, who display evidence of leadership, dependability and patriotism at home, school and in the community. In addition to the State Award, our Auxiliary will also be offering an additional monetary award. Parishioners of Saint Augustine who are interested in applying for this Award should contact Dorothy Cuccinelli or mraicty@aol.com or , before April 15, Hours Devotion Come join St. Peter the Apostle University and Community Parish as we celebrate the 40 Hours Devotion March 4-8. The preacher for the 40 Hours will be Msgr. Joseph Celano, Vicar for Administration of the Diocese of Metuchen. The opening Mass will be 6:00 pm on Sunday, March 4 after which the period of exposition will begin. There will be solemn Vespers at 7:30pm on both Monday, March and Tuesday, March 6. Following Vespers at 7:30pm on March 6, there will be a procession with the Blessed Sacrament followed by solemn Benediction to conclude the 40 Hours. Come by anytime with our Eucharistic Lord. St. Peters University & Community Parish 94 Somerset Street New Brunswick, NJ Rest in Peace Marie Buehl Mother of Diane Keller 45 Cambridge Road Kendall Park, NJ & Mother of Janet Rock 1740 Klockner Road Apt. 15 Trenton, NJ ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Or perhaps you are a baptized Catholic who never completed the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist). The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is just for you! Gather with others who desire to know the Lord Jesus Christ in the truth of the Catholic Faith, as we undergo catechesis, reflect on the scriptures, and contemplate our call to faith in Christ in preparation for Baptism and/or reception and completion of the Sacraments of Initiation. Meetings are held on Sundays at 8:00 am in Father McGivney Hall (followed by 10:00 am Mass). If you are interested in getting connected, please call the Parish Center at Deacon Denis FOOD PANTRY REPORT FOR JANUARY 65 bags of food and household products were delivered to 9 families consisting of 15 adults and 2 children. Your continued generosity is much appreciated by our families. Welcome to Our Little One Who was Baptized into Christ February 11th, 2018 Gabriel Joseph Shinto