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1 1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL catholicgators.org (352) Fax (352) Parish Office Hours : M-F 10am-5pm Fifth SUNDAY OF EASTER Home of the MASS TIMES Sunday Mon.-Fri. Saturday 9:00am Family Mass 11:30am 1:30pm (Spanish) 7:30pm Vigil 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: Mass of the Sacred Heart and Eucharistic Adoration ROSARY: Monday-Friday 11:25am Welcome New Members: To be a member of our parish requires registration and participation 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 parish office or on-line.

2 The Catholic Student Center St. Augustine Church Mass Intentions AND SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE may 14, 2017 Pastor The Tabernacle Candle is being sponsored this week in memory of Mirise de Castro by Maria Cruz. The deceased are indicated by a cross in front of their names. Masses said for the living are for their special intentions. Sunday, May 14 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 6:1-7 1 Pt 2:4-9 Jn 14:1-12 9:00am 11:30am 1:30pm Monday, May 15 Easter Weekday Acts 14:5-18 Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday, May 16 Easter Weekday Acts 14:19 28 Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday, May 17 Easter Weekday Acts 15:1-6 Jn 15:1-8 Thursday, May 18 Easter Weekday Acts 15:7-21 Jn 15:9-11 Friday, May 19 Easter Weekday Acts 15:22-31 Jn 15:12-17 Rosa Rabell by Paco Rabell Saturday, May 20 Easter Weekday Acts 16:1-10 Jn 15:18-21 Parochial Vicar Clergy & Staff Members Father Marek Dzien Father Benjamin Romero, CMF Parish CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday, May 14 10:15am Religious Ed Grades :15am Religious Ed Middle School 2:30pm Cafecito 3:00pm Bible Study in Spanish Monday, May 15 6:00pm Holy Hour 7:00pm High School Confirmation Prep Tuesday, May 16 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study Wednesday, May 17 4:30pm Holy Hour 6:00pm Adult Confirmation Thursday, May 18 7:00pm Holy Hour in Spanish 7:30pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal Friday, May 19 9:00am SFCA Baccalaureate Rehearsal 7:00pm SFCA Baccalaureate Mass Saturday, May 20 Vigil Mass Administrative Assistant to the Pastor RCIA & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Gail Fitzsimmons Sabrina Sy Liturgy & Music Director Liturgy Assistant Religious Education Coordinator Facilities & Operations Manager Bookkeeper Parish Secretaries Communications Liaison Director of the Catholic Student Center Matthew Kuizon Melissa Likamwa Elena Melendez Mary T. Wise Holly Freitas Brian Gulig Cecile Sands Itzel Guzman Father David Ruchinski Campus Ministers - Ashley Hemingway and Sandy DeTeresa Campus Ministry Assistants - Anna Gugliemino and Sr. Ana-Luisa Galvan Alumni Outreach Coordinator - Lauren Troncoso Seminarian - Michael Kieler FOCUS Missionaries (Fellowship of Catholic University Students} Katelyn Miller Ariadna Ruiz Joseph West Drew Decker Kassandra Leal RCIA Contact Sabrina Sy at sabrina@catholicgators.org SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Call the office for information on First Reconciliation/First Communion, High School Confirmation, & Adult Confirmation preparation. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples should meet with a priest at least eight months prior to the wedding. The wedding date should not be set before talking with a priest. Contact Gail Fitzsimmons at ( or gail@catholicgators.org) for an orientation session. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism preparation classes are held in the conference room the first Saturday of each month, from 10:00am to 11:30am. The classes are required for parents and godparents. Please call the parish office for additional information. Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (CCC 1214). 2

3 Around the parish, greater Gainesville and the diocese Parish Report: 2017 Bishop's Annual Stewardship Appeal Up Coming Events May 21 - Rev Jean Pierre Ndandou will be visiting Gainesville from the Republic of Congo where he is the pastor of two parishes in Brazzaville. He will be presenting The Church in Africa and the Pastoral Life at 4:00 in the lounge. Take time from your busy week end to come and learn. Every one is welcome. May 28 - Women s Book Group will meet in the downstairs conference room at 9:15. The book for May is Becoming Wise by Krista Tippett. (For fast readers June s book is The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander). All women are welcome. Bulletin deadlines Bulletin submissions are due by Monday at 8:00 p.m. Please your requests to itzel@catholicgators.org. Organ and Doors for Sale! Old church doors and organ for sale! Contact Father Marek for inquiries at

4 Stewardship in the parish Fifth Sunday of Easter Masses on May 7, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Easter Offertory: $5, Mercedarian Sisters: $5.00 E-Giving Offertory: $2, Grace Marketplace: $20.00 E-Giving Student Center: $ Poor Box: $ Capital Campaign: $75.00 Sister Parish Sponsorship: $30.00 Building Renovation & Maintenance: $25.00 Specified for Reserve: $ Catholic Home Mission: $ STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHT - THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Happy Mother s Day to all of the mothers in our parish! A mother s love is God s gift of love to us. A mother s unconditional love of her children is a sign of God s unconditional love for us. May all mothers have a blessed and joyous Mother s Day and always. Welcome to all new students who have joined us for the summer A or summer C terms. We hope that you make St. Augustine s your parish now that you are out on your own. You can register online at -registration. Things are a little slow for summer A, then they pick up for summer B (e.g., Newman Club Tuesday dinners), then we come fully alive in August for the fall. And welcome back to our old students. During Easter season, the first reading is from the Acts of the Apostles telling of the birth and growth of the early Christian Church. Today s reading tells how the success of the Church caused some practical problems. A few weeks ago we heard how everyone sold what they had and gave the proceeds to the Church so that it could be used for the good of all. Apparently this was so successful that the apostles and church leaders got bogged down in managing this temporal versus spiritual aspect of the Church. So they appointed lay people to take care of practical matters. Things are not that different today. We have a parish staff, indeed, a whole church administration, to help out with the practical aspects of the Catholic Church so that the ordained can focus on spiritual matters. Having a paid staff to help manage the finances, liturgies, and education is a necessity, but it doesn t cover all that we do. Look at the Parish Ministries page on our web page ( to see the numerous things going on. There is something for everyone to get involved with and help out with our mission to Bring Christ to the Campus and the Campus to Christ. We have time and talent fairs during the year, but you are always welcome to contact the office or lay leaders to sign on or ask questions. Finally, for us long-time parishioners, we have become accustomed to the ebb and flow of life at St. A s through the academic year. Summer masses are a little lighter in attendance with most of the students gone and families taking vacations. Therefore, our offertory drops significantly, but our expenses do not. As noted above, we have heard how early Christians sold everything for the Church. We re not asking anyone to do that! But contributing what you can to the offertory on a regular basis would be very helpful in keeping the AC running. Thank you, Paul A. Gulig Chair, Stewardship Committee and Parish Council 4

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7 greater Gainesville, catholic schools, the Diocese and The parish the St. Vincent de Paul Society May 14 Fifth Sunday of Easter In the Gospel today, Jesus says whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father. Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work; far greater than you think. The coins placed in the Poor Box bring Christ love and compassion to the poor. Call for assistance, or if you are interested in volunteering to help poor families in your community. Are you searching for a new career? Are you a recent graduate? Graduating within the next 12 months? Why not consider a career as Knights of Columbus Field Agent. If you are a self-motivated, people oriented person looking for a great career; this full-time position could be for you. The position offers full benefits including Health Insurance and a Retirement Plan. If you are interested or know of someone that is a member or qualifies for membership and would like an exciting career, please call Jim Spinelli at or at jim.spinelli@kofc.org 7