185 N Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA (360)

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1 S T AU G U S T I NE C AT HOLIC CHURC H 185 N Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA (360) PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 12 noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Parish Information@StAugustineOH.org Visit us on the web at MASS PARISH MINISTERS Saturday Vigil Filipino Music 5:00 pm 2nd Saturday St Augustine Spanish 1st Saturday 7:00 pm St Augustine Sunday 8:00 am St Augustine 9:30 am St Augustine 11:15 am St Mary Mon, Thu, Fri & 1st Sat 9:00 am St Augustine Thursday 12:10 pm St Mary Pastor Administration Sacramental Prep & Adult Faith Formation Religious Education Director of Music Administrative Assistant Rev. Paul Pluth, JCL Mary A. Waters Peggy Smith Rowena Harless Kathleen Dodge-DeHaven Ruth Joy Abrea CONFESSION Friday 8:30 am St Augustine Saturday 4:00 pm St Augustine 3rd Sunday 12:15 pm St Mary ANOINTING OF THE SICK & HOLY COMMUNION Please call the Parish Office T h e T r a n s f i g u r a t i o n o f t h e L o r d 6 A u g u s t Tuesday, August 15 Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary A Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule St Augustine at 9:00 am & 6:00 pm St Mary at 12:10 pm

2 Religious Education Program Registration Dates: August 15 to 31 Registration forms are available at the Parish Office during business hours or they can be mailed along with check payment to St. Augustine Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1319, Oak Harbor, WA, Registration fee after the August 31 deadline is an additional $5. Fees: K to 11 th Grade is $45 12 th Grade is $50 Please note, for those receiving Sacraments (First Communion, Confirmation, Special Sacraments), please see Ms. Rowena Harless for additional instructions or call EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND Do you know someone who is unable to come to Mass and would like to receive Communion whether on a temporary or long-term basis? If so, please call the parish office to arrange a visit. Do you know that because of privacy laws, hospitals and care centers are prevented from notifying the parish if you are admitted? If you or someone you know would like a visit, please call the parish office. Next Baptisms will be held on October 21 Mandatory classes held on September 5, 6:30 pm 8:30 pm & September 9, 10 am 12 noon. Both held in the parish office. Call x5 to register. Engaged to get married? Congratulations! Call Peggy Smith at to begin preparations which take six months. Civilly Married & Want to be in a Church Marriage? If you are civilly married and would like to have the Church bless your marriage, there are a couple of ways to do that. You may have a Catholic wedding, either with a Mass or not. Or you may have your existing civil marriage recognized by the Church in a process called Sanation, meaning healing. Call the office and we will be happy to talk to you about these options. The RE program is in need of volunteer teachers for several grade levels. Please contact Rowena Harless for more information at or rharless@staugustineoh.org PRO-LIFE CORNER "ThatisthedignityofAmerica,the reasonsheexists,theconditionofhersurvival, yes,theultimatetestofhergreatness: torespecteveryhumanperson,especiallytheweakand mostdefenselessones,thoseasyetunborn." -SaintPopeJohnPaulII Connect with Father Paul ppluth@staugustineoh.org Facebook Twitter CATHOLICISM with BISHOP ROBERT BARRON SUMMER SERIES Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. in Classroom 1 August 10 WORD MADE FLESH, TRUE BREAD OF HEAVEN THE MYSTERY OF THE LITURGY AND THE EUCHARIST August 17 A VAST COMPANY OF WITNESSES-THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS August 24 THE FIRE OF HIS LOVE PRAYER AND THE LIFE OF THE SPIRIT August 31 WORLD WITHOUT END THE LAST THINGS September 7 New year begins!

3 E V E N T S & A N N O U N C E M E N T S Missing Pans! Two 4-inch-stainless steel pans have gone missing from the Parish Hall kitchen. If you might have borrowed the pans, could you please return them? Mass on the Grass at Rocky Point, August 19 at 10:30 am, followed by food, fun, and lots of laughter at 11:45 am 1:00 pm. Please see insert. Annual School Supply Drive - The Works of Mercy Ministry is starting their Annual School Supply Drive. We need your help to provide essential school supplies to underprivileged schoolchildren. Items are needed by August 19. Rummage Sale, Save your stuff for the September Rummage Sale. Details to follow in the coming weeks Parish Pilgrimage, Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico, April Please see insert. PIE UPDATE We have limited amount of frozen Strawberry/Rhubarb, Rhubarb, and Blueberry pies ready for you to purchase and serve your summer guests. We also have Don s Loganberry, Boysenberry, and Sweet Lita Cherry available for sale. Pies are $15. We no longer need cherries. Many of our parishioners donated cherries from their backyard. Thank you for your generosity! To order, please call Debbie or Theresa We deliver in the Oak Harbor area. PRAYER GARDEN Looking for ways to help with the prayer garden? We need brown mulch. If you are having any tree trimming done this summer consider donating the wood chips to the garden. August 5-12 Sat 3:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, CH 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Vigil Mass (Alan Boissonneault, RIP) 7:00 pm Spanish Mass (Lym Family, INT) Sun 8:00 am Mass (Our Parishioners, INT) 9:30 am Mass (Sandy Cook, INT; Delphine Fleming, INT) Mon Office Unavailable 9:00 am Mass (Father Clement Pangrantz, OSB, RIP) 9:30 am Patriotic Rosary, CH 4:30 pm Agape, PH/K Tue 7:45 am POETS, CH 4:30 pm Fitness Group, PH/ST Thu 9:00 am Mass (Herman Frank, RIP) 9:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet 10:00 am Ladies Prayer Group, CR3/4 10:00 am St Maria Guild, CR 1/2 5:00 pm Pastoral Council Meeting, PO 6:30 pm RCIA, CR 1/2 6:30 pm Spanish Choir, CR5 7:30 pm Adoration Fri 8:30 am Confession 9:00 am Mass (Lita Guzman, INT) 9:45 am Adoration Sat No activities scheduled in the morning Fall is a great time to divide perennials. We need calla lilies, asiatic lilies, irises etc. The only request is that the flowers are white or pale pastels. Please call Debbie at or her at prayergarden2015@gmail.com for questions. Brick Order We need 6 more brick orders to fulfill our next order for the garden. Forms are in the office and in the vestibule after Masses. Masses on Vacation: Leaving town for the weekend? Did you know you can find out what time Masses are offered at your destination by logging on to It s quick and easy, so check it out! Please Pray for Our Family & Friends Bernadine Arbuckle, Lynn Brown, Raymond Ernest, Paula Fox, Michael Gerrity, Cassie Head, Elizabeth McWilliams, Michele Mercer, Morris Nelson, Sharon Osorio, Cecil Pierce, John Romanski, Nancy Bolin-Romanski, Brian Sloan, John Waters Permission is required from the individual prior to adding their name to the prayer list. To include a loved one s name, please call the Parish Office at Thank you for your Stewardship of Treasure! Weekly Expenses: $12,764 July 30: 7,637 Please write your ID/envelope number on your checks. Our volunteer counters appreciate it immensely.

4 St Augustine Saturday, August 19, 10:30 am AT ROCKY POINT PARK Followed by a BBQ at 11:45 am Hot dogs and drinks provided by the parish. Please bring Salad/Sides & Desserts Last Names A-M: Bring a Salad/Side Dish for 8 (baked beans, potato salad, veggies, green salads, etc.) Last Names N-Z: Bring a Dessert for 8 *** fulfills your Sunday Mass obligation DIRECTIONS FROM CHURCH: 1. Go North on Oak Harbor Rd. 1.7 miles to end of road and turn left onto Ault Field Rd. 2. In.9 miles take a slight right turn onto Clover Valley Rd. 3. City In.8 miles Beach turn right Location onto Rocky is Point with Rd. Canopy and keep E going and around West to Kitchen park. C

5 PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY HINTS WHAT S IN YOUR WALLET? Everyone should have a basic list on hand that provides crical informaon in case of an accident. This dated list, headed EMERGENCY INFORMATION, should include: Medicaons being taken and dosages Over the counter drugs taken regularly Your doctor s name and phone number(s) Your emergency contact, name and number(s) List any surgeries (dates) and chronic condions Keep the list in your wallet behind your driver s license and update it anyme a new prescripon is given. You may also want to note I am a Catholic. WHAT TO DO? WHAT TO DO? OUTDATED MEDICATIONS Please do NOT put any outdated or unused medicine, in your toilet, drain, or trash. This can all leach into the water table. The Oak Harbor Police Department maintains a drop-box in their lobby where prescripon drugs can be dropped off daily. Can t get there ask a friend to help. DO YOU KNOW THE 8X8 RULE? As the weather gets warmer more me may be spent in the yard or garden, Spring cleaning, walking or hiking, or just taking in the sun (yes, it will be seen again). When you are exercising in any way it is important to stay hydrated. That s where the 8X8 rule comes in to play. Plan on drinking eight 8 oz. glasses of fluid every day. Dehydraon is an enemy of the maturing body so think (AND DRINK) fluids and enjoy the good weather. IT S ALL ABOUT BALANCE: FALLS & FITNESS Balance is not to be taken lightly and as people grow older we need to work to maintain it. Over 65% of the EMT calls on Whidbey Island involve older adults and falls. Falls lead to more falls, broken bones, etc. THE CURE: EXERCISE. St. Augusne s own Fitness Group offers an opportunity to enjoy companionship and fun while developing beber balance. The FREE program is offered at 4:30 Tuesdays and 4:45 on Thursdays. Interest and quesons can be addressed to Nancy Thuene, Coming in the Fall: Blood Pressure readings. AED training and refresher, and other ways in which we can care for ourselves and one another in body, mind, and spirit. Have a healthy, happy Summer.

6 Join Fr. Paul R. Pluth, JCL on a pilgrimage to M EXICO CITY & THE SHRINE OF O UR LADY OF GUADALUPE YO U R T R I P I N C L U D E S Round Trip Airfare from Seattle, WA Airport taxes & fuel surcharges 5 nights at centrally located first class hotels as follows: (or similar) 5 nights: April 11-16: Galleria Plaza, Mexico City Transfers as per itinerary Breakfast daily at your hotel Lunch daily at local restaurants (except on day of arrival/departure) Dinner daily at your hotel or local restaurants Wine and Water with dinners Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach Assistance of a professional local Catholic guide Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary Mass daily & Spiritual activities Luggage handling (1 piece per person) Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents APRIL 11-16, 2018 $2,049 FROM SEATTLE, WA St. Augustine Catholic Church, Oak Harbor Washington St. Mary Catholic Church, Coupeville Washington Not Included: Meal and beverages not mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver Optional: Travel Insurance optional ( Extended Cancellation Protection $299 ( C O N TAC T I N F O R M AT I O N TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: PARISH CONTACT : MIMI ABADESCO (360) CONTACT AT 206 TOURS: (800) AMANDA EXT AND BIKA EXT.1236 OR AMANDA@206TOURS.COM AND BIKA@206TOURS.COM

7 S A M P L E DAY- BY- DAY I T I N E R A RY Day 1, Wednesday, April 11 Depart for Mexico City Make your way to your local airport where you will board your flight(s) to Mexico City. Upon arrival, you will collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the Arrival's Hall where you will be greeted by a tour guide and/or driver. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time before celebrating Mass and dinner. Overnight in Mexico City. Day 2, Thursday, April 12 Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and San Juan Teotihuacan After breakfast, transfer to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Americas), by way of the Plaza of the Three Cultures. We will visit the Church of Santiago Tlatelolco where St. Juan Diego was baptized. This plaza is important as it symbolizes the unique blend of pre-hispanic, and Hispanic cultures that make up Mexico. Continue to the Shrine of Guadalupe built in response to Our Lady's request to the visionary, St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin. Upon arrival at the Shrine, you will celebrate Mass as you marvel at the brilliantly colored Basilica. Following Mass, you will join the other pilgrims as you kneel in front of the "Tilma", where Our Lady's image was miraculously imprinted. Following this visit, you will make your way to San Juan Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to mythology, this site was chosen to be the center of the universe, and from then it became a prominent political and religious center from the second century until the ninth century. While in San Juan Teotihuacan, you will enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant, followed by a guided tour of the Archaeological zone. We will view the pyramids of the Sun and Moon and know more about how the Aztecs used to work the obsidian stone and the multiple use of the Maguey Plant. Your fun-filled busy day will culminate with a delicious dinner and overnight at your hotel. Day 3, Friday, April 13 Mexico City This morning, your day will begin with breakfast, followed by Mass at the Holy Family Church, where you will view the tomb of Fr. Miguel Agustin Pro, the Jesuit martyr. In a time of great religious persecutions, Fr. Pro was exiled from Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. However, he returned to Mexico and was aided by a secret ministry who helped him hide from authorities. During his time in Mexico, he assisted many individuals in their spiritual, as well as temporal, needs. Although he helped many, he was eventually arrested and killed by authorities. While at this church, you may pray to this great martyr who remained filled with the joy of serving Our Lord even in the midst of very difficult times. We will also visit the small but very inspiring Museum dedicated in honor of Father Pro. Time for a prayer and a special blessing. After this visit, you will tour the oldest and largest cathedral in all of Latin America, the Metropolitan Cathedral. Throughout your time in the cathedral, you will become overwhelmed by the stunning paintings, altar pieces, and statues. Your tour continues with a transfer to the National Palace. This extraordinary palace has been a building of the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire's rule. During this visit we will be able to view some amazing murals painted by Diego Rivera. Continue our day with a visit to the Plaza of Santo Domingo. This plaza contains two Holy places that are architecturally exquisite; the Church of Santo Domingo, the first church built by the Dominicans in 1576 and; the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary, the first Rosary Shrine in Mexico. additionally you will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Covadonga, the headquarters of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. This Shrine is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Asturias (Spain). Return back to your hotel to enjoy a delicious dinner and rest before the next day of activities. Day 4, Saturday, April 14 Excursion to Puebla A fun-filled day is ahead. Spectacular drive to what is known as Mexico's most beautify city Puebla. On your ride, you will climb to over 10,000ft above sea level, and view two magnificent peaks; one that is covered with snow and the other that is an active volcano. Stop in Tlaxcala to visit the Shrine of San Miguel Del Milagro. Holy Mass will be celebrated upon the site where St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lazaro in Next we head to Puebla, where a typical lunch is waiting for us. Following lunch visit Puebla's Cathedral St. Dominic's Church, and its Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, Church of St. Francis of Assisi where you will view the incorrupt body of St. Sebastian of Aparicido. Return to Mexico City for dinner and overnight. Day 5, Sunday, April 15 Church of Tulpetlac Coyoacan - Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe After breakfast, transfer to the Church of the 5th apparition, where the Blessed Virgin Maria de Guadalupe appeared to Juan Bernardino, Juan Diego's uncle. Here we can find a well of healing water which locals drink. Continue on to Coyoacan. Upon arrival enjoy a nice lunch, followed with a visit of the pretty plaza and suburbs of Coyoacan with its Church of St. John the Baptist. This church was originally constructed as a Dominican Monastery, but then changed to a Franciscan Monastir, where we will view the stunning architecture of seven chapels, as well as an altar piece that dates back to the seventeenth century. Free time to stroll around and make sure to taste the famous ice cream of Coyoacan. We ll later have a return visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to attend Mass, and bid farewell to Mary the Mother of God. Hotel dinner and overnight. Day 6, Monday, April 16 Mexico City Seattle Today prepare for your departure home. You will say farewell to friends and a pilgrimage that will last in your memory for years to come. P A R I S H C O N T A C T : M I M I A B A D E S C O ( ) Enrollment in/payment for this tour constitutes your acceptance of all terms and conditions as per: