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1 1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL catholicgators.org (352) Fax (352) Parish Office Hours : M-F 10am-5pm MARCH 19, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Home of the Sunday Mon.-Fri. Saturday MASS TIMES 9:00am Family Mass 11:30am 1:30pm (Spanish) 5:30pm 7:30pm 12:00pm 5:30pm 5:30pm Vigil RECONCILIATION: M-F 4:30pm-5:20pm "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." Jn 4, 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 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 march 19, 2017 Pastor The Tabernacle Candle is being sponsored this week The deceased are indicated by a cross in front of their names. Masses said for the living are for their special intentions. Sunday, March 19 Third Sunday of Lent Ex 17:3-7 Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 Jn 4:5-42 9:00am Joe Yakawitz by Tony & Lan Magnifico 11:30am Souls in Purgatory by Freddy Rojas 1:30pm Rosa Rabell por Paco Rabell 5:30pm For the Parish 7:30pm Calixta Casanova Quintana by Quintana Monday, March 20 Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 12:00pm Walter Carlson IV by Griffin Family 5:30pm Souls in Purgatory by Freddy Rojas Tuesday, March 21 Lenten Weekday Is 1:10, Mt 23: :00pm Harold Wise by Mary Wise 5:30pm Caroline Celeste Alfano by the Parish Wednesday, March 22 Lenten Weekday Dn 4:1,5-9 Mt 5: :00pm Souls in Purgatory by Freddy Rojas 5:30pm St. Augustine Parish and CSC, friends, alumni and benefactors Thursday, March 23 Lenten Weekday Jer 7:23-28 Lk 11: :00pm Souls in Purgatory by Freddy Rojas 5:30pm Friday, March 24 Lenten Weekday Hos 14:2-10 Mk 12: :00pm Souls in Purgatory by Freddy Rojas 5:30pm Saturday, March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14; 8:10 Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1: :30pm Souls in Purgatory by Freddy Rojas Parochial Vicar Clergy & Staff Members Father Marek Dzien Father Benjamin Romero, CMF Parish CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Weekly schedule Sunday, March 19 10:00am Religious Ed 10:15am Religious Ed Grades :15am Religious Ed Middle School 2:30pm Cafecito 3:00pm Spanish Bible Study 6:00pm RCIA Monday, March 20 7:00pm Confirmation Prep High School Tuesday, March 21 4:00pm Student Choir Practice 6:15pm Newman Dinner 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study Wednesday, March 22 4:30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00pm Via Crucis 6:30pm Middle School Religious Ed 9:00pm Ministry Formation Thursday, March 23 6:00pm Upper Room 6:15pm Dr. Edward Sri talk 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal Friday, March 24 6:15pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 25 5:30pm Saturday 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 march 19, 2017 TOWN HALL MEETING Wednesday, 29 March :00pm, in the Lounge Agenda Items Quarterly Financial Report Parking Lot CRA and plan for 1st Avenue 2017 Bishop's Annual Stewardship Appeal Catholic Student Center Women s Book Discussion Group The Women s Book Discussion Group will meet in the downstairs conference room on Sunday March 26 at 9:00a.m. This month we will be studying the historical Mary of Nazareth from the 17th through the 20th century. April s book is Minaret by Leila Aboulela. All women are welcome VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Seeking volunteers for St. Augustine's Monday meal preparation at 2pm and meal service from 5:30 to 6:30 This is a wonderful opportunity to meet--face to face--those Christ calls us to serve. Stations of the Cross in English Fridays of Lent, 6:15pm in the Church Please join us for a simple soup and bread supper in the lounge following Stations. St. Augustine Service Committee Doing some spring cleaning and find some extra t-shirts? Maybe it s time to part with that favorite shirt? The service committee is collecting t-shirts for Tacachale residents. Tacachale is the oldest and largest community for Floridians with developmental disabilities. It is a progressive community dedicated to offering its residents the opportunities and services which respect and encourage their personal choices, enhance their quality of life, and maximize their individual potential. Residents are in need of new or gently used t-shirts from size small to x-large. No shirts with graphic or violent images please. Bins will be placed in the vestibule. Please provide much needed t-shirts to our Tacachale brothers and sisters in need. Thank you! 3

4 Stewardship in the parish Third Sunday of lent STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHT - THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT March 19, 2017 The first reading and the gospel from today s mass teach us of God s love for us through the gift of water, which carries immense symbolism. Water is essential for all life, thus represents our most basic needs, and it also has spiritual meaning through baptism and salvation. In Exodus, God had saved the Israelites from the Egyptians with power and miracles, yet they are grumbling against God. God has saved us from sin and is with us always, especially in the Eucharist, but do we still grumble against him, doubt his love, and complain when the inevitable difficulties of our lives hit us? Jesus offers the Samaritan woman living water within that never runs dry. She doesn t understand at first, but is eventually converted. God s merciful love is like a spring of fresh water in us, relieving us of the thirst of the desert of our lives, if we but accept it. Questions to ponder through the week: Do we accept and acknowledge God s love for us? Do we doubt him and grumble against him? Do our actions every day reveal gratitude for God s providence? How would our friends, family and acquaintances answer these questions about us? On a more practical note, we are having a town hall/parish council meeting on Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm in the lounge. We will get an update on the financial health of the parish and progress on the parking garage development. It has been several years since the parish survey and implementation of our strategic plan. We will soon endeavor to assess our progress, perhaps have another survey, and update the strategic plan. Town halls are an opportunity for everyone to be heard with regard to what is going on in the parish. Please come to be informed but also to express your views. Thank you, Paul A. Gulig Chair, Stewardship Committee and Parish Council Masses on March 12, 2017 Second Sunday of Lent Offertory: $6, Mercedarian Sisters: $5.00 E-Giving: $4, Burkina Faso: $26.00 Poor Box: $95.43 E-Giving Student Center: $ Sister Parish Sponsorship: $70.00 Capital Campaign: $25.00 Sanctuary & Altar R&M: $ St. Francis House: $25.00 Catholic Student Center (CSC): $ Specified for Reserves: $ Grace Marketplace: $

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6 Miinisterio hispano Third Sunday of lent Se Necesitan Voluntarios Para ayudar a cocinar y servir en el grupo de los primeros Lunes de cada mes en Grace Market Place. La preparación de la comida del Lunes comienza a las 2 pm con el servicio de comida de 5:30 a 6:30 GRACE MARKETPLACE está ubicado en 3055 NE 28th Drive, Gainesville, FL Desde Waldo Road, gire hacia el este en NE 39th Ave y gire a la derecha en el letrero de la ciudad de Gainesville. Siga la carretera de acceso hacia el sur PASE el Centro de Lanzamiento de Trabajos al campus del GRACE Marketplace. Rutas de bus RTS 24A y 25 Teléfono: Fax: Para más información contacte a Rosanne a través de: service@catholicgators.org Nuestro evento anual de embalaje Stop Hunger Now está programado para el sábado, 22 de abril de 10 am a 2 pm en el salón. Esperamos empaquetar 20,000 comidas para enviar a Burkina Faso, y necesitamos su ayuda. Utilice el siguiente enlace para registrarse y / o donar: Póngase en contacto con service@catholicgators.org para obtener Información adicional. TALLER DE CIUDADANÍA GRATIS ESTA LISTO PARA VOLVERSE CIUDADANO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS? Venga al Taller de Ciudadania FECHA: 26 de marzo HORA: De 3 p.m. a 6 p.m. LUGAR: Iglesia San Agustín, en la biblioteca de la iglesia DIRECCION: 1738 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL La Diócesis de San Agustín pone a la disposición de todos los feligreses la siguiente pagina web donde podrá encontrar información acera de inmigración Para registrarse: Llame al , ext

7 greater Gainesville, catholic schools, the Diocese and The parish march 19, 2017 LENT/CUARESMA Lenten Penance Service / Servicos de Reconciliacion St. Augustine Catholic Church Wednesday April 5th at 7:00pm Monday-Friday: 4:30pm-5:20pm By Appointment (Por cita) Other Catholic Parishes in Town Queen of Peace: Tuesday March 21 at 7:00pm St. Patrick Church: March 28 at 7:00pm Holy Week / Semana Santa Holy Thursday / Jueves Santo April 13 at 7:30PM Good Friday / Viernes Santo April 14 at 6:30pm Easter Vigil / Vigilia Pascual April 15 at 9:00pm the St. Vincent de Paul Society March 19 Third Sunday in Lent In today s Gospel, Jesus says: My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to finish his work. Through your almsgiving you are doing the will of the Father and finishing the work of Jesus. Know that your nickel, dime or quarter is multiplied by the coins placed by others in the Poor Box. Call for assistance or if you are interested in membership. SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, APRIL 29th JOIN BISHOP ESTÉVEZ! HYATT REGENCY ORLANDO 9801 International Drive 8:30am 5:00pm On Saturday, April 29, the seven dioceses of Florida will join together to explore how we can implement stewardship by Engaging the Faithful through the Four Pillars of Stewardship: PRAYER, FORMATION, SERVICE and HOSPITALITY. This day of formation has something for everyone who wants to deepen his/her understanding of stewardship as a way of life. Breakout sessions will be in Spanish and English. Registration is $25 and includes lunch. Please contact Fr Marek if you would like to attend. 7