FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS Pet Blessing Sat., Oct 3 th at 10 a.m.

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1 September 20, 2015 The Parishes of Page 1 S e p t e m b e r 2 0, WITH THANKS FOR THEIR SERVICE IN CHRIST This week our parish is taking up a special collection for our priest s retirement. The With Thanks for Their Service in Christ collection will support the Priest s Pension Plan, which provides a monthly pension as well as health and automobile insurance to priests over the age of 70. As you know, the retirement years can be difficult for our senior priests. No longer supported by their parish communities, they rely on minimal Social Security benefits and their pension from the Priests Pension Plan for basic needs, such as food, housing, and transportation. Please show your gratitude to those priests who have cared for and ministered to our community by prayerfully reflecting on how you can best help support our priests retirement with a gift to the With thanks for Their Service in Christ collection. When you have completed your special collection envelope, either return it during the collection or drop it off at the parish office. FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS Pet Blessing Sat., Oct 3 th at 10 a.m. Bring your pets for a blessing administered by Deacon Alan. All pets, of all kinds, are welcome!!! Location; Holy Family s parking lot. Located at Main Street in Memphis Join us for this joyful blessing, along with Cider & Donuts!

2 Pastor: Reverend Joseph R. Horn Phone: (810) Ext. 253 Associate Pastor: Reverend Sean Bonner Phone: (586) Ext. 119 Deacon: Alan Gwozdz Phone: (810) Ext. 222 Flock Notes: Text # and type SAHF in the text Screen for updates. Facebook: Webmaster: webmastersahf@hotmail.com St. Augustine Parish Main St., Richmond, MI Website: - staugustinerichmond@comcast.net Parish Office: (586) Fax (586) Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and Monday - Thursday 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Bookkeeper - Barb Quigley Ext. 114 Pastoral Associate - George Moomaw Ext. 116 Director of Music Ministry- Joe Agosta joeyagosta@yahoo.com Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Brian Frank Ext. 127 Secretaries Barbara Armstrong & Patti Misiuk Ext. 110 Parish Council Chairperson - Chris Shinska Co-Chair - Debbie Michon Richmond Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Paul Eisen gk2667@mikofc.org Columbian Squires Servicing St. Augustine & Holy Family Chief Counselor, John Moilanen Chief Squire, Derek Leenknegt Office of Faith Formation: (586) st.augustinefaithformation@outlook.com Hours: Monday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Director of Religious Education Susan Finley Ext. 141 sfinleystaugff@outlook.com Youth Ministry - Lisa Hunter (810) Ext. 241 SAHFyouthministry@icloud.com After-School Program Assistant - Lisa Hamel Ext. 111 Sunday Masses: Saturday - 6:00 p.m. Sunday - 7:30 & 9:00 a.m. Daily Masses: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 8:00 am Holy Day Masses: 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. in Church, EXCEPT on the 5th Saturday of the month, or by appointment. Holy Family Parish Main Street Memphis, MI Website: - cwullaert@holyfamily-online.org Parish Office: Fax: Office hours: Monday - Friday. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed for lunch 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Director of Music Ministry- Joe Agosta joeyagosta@yahoo.com Bookkeeper/Parish Secretary - Barb Quigley Ext. 227 Office Manager - Catherine Wullaert Ext. 237 Faith Formation - Susan Finley Ext. 229 sfinley@holyfamily-online.org Youth Ministry - Lisa Hunter Ext. 241 SAHFyouthministry@icloud.com Divine Mercy Mission Center Ext. 246 All Saints Knights of Columbus # Grand Knight Larry Pfeifer Sunday Masses: Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Holy Family Memphis Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Holy Family Memphis Daily Masses: Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. & Friday - 8:00 a.m. Holy Day Masses: 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 p.m. in the Church EXCEPT on the 5th Saturday of the month, or by appointment. St. Augustine School Howard St., Richmond MI Website: School Office: Principal - Marianne Jennings Ext. 131 Secretary - Connie Miller Ext. 129 Secretary - Judy Rey Ext. 130 Bulletin Submissions Deadline: 12:00 p.m. on Friday for the following weekend; deadline changes near major holidays. Please submit electronically to staugustinerichmond@comcast.net or cwullaert@holyfamily-online.org. Announcement deadline: Thursday 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism: Parents should contact the office to schedule classes and the sacrament.. It is recommended parents seeking Baptism should be active parishioners three months prior to setting a date and attend two baptismal preparation classes. Sacrament of Marriage: In accordance with the guidelines of the Province of Michigan, engaged couples must contact the Parish Office six months prior to the desired date and complete required preparation. The Parish expects couples to be active parishioners at least one year prior to the wedding date. Contact the Parish office to begin marriage preparation. Sacrament of the Sick: Notify the Parish Office of any need for hospital or home visits.

3 September 20, 2015 Page 3 COME JOIN US IN SONG AND PRAISE Here we go! It is already September! YIKES! I hope everyone has had a blessed and peace-filled summer. So let s get right to it! I wanted to quickly give everyone the needed information for EACH of our Music Ministries at BOTH Holy Family and St. Augustine Parishes. The following is a snapshot of ALL areas within our Music Ministries: ADULT CHOIR Ages High School and Above St. Augustine Rehearsals are Thursdays 7:00 9:00 pm in Church. Holy Family Rehearsals are Wednesdays 6:30 8:30 pm in Church. YOUTH CHOIRS Ages 2 nd Grade 8 th Grade St. Augustine School Rehearsals are Mondays 2:45 3:25 pm Room 4 St. A Faith Formation Rehearsals are Tuesdays 3:45 4:25 pm Room 4 HF Faith Formation Rehearsals are Wednesdays 3:15 3:55 pm Loft NOTE: For any children in this age group who attend either St A or HF Parishes October 22, 2015 The Office for Clergy and Consecrated Life and the Permanent Diaconate Formation Team invite all men who may be considering the Permanent Diaconate to an informational meeting to learn more about the Permanent Diaconate and what the requirements are. If you are married, please bring your wife. Holy Family Parish Main St. (M19) Memphis, MI RSVP REQUESTED For reservations or more information, please contact Deanna Cortese at CONTEMPORARY GROUP Ages Middle School and Above St Augustine Rehearsals are Tuesdays 7:00 8:30 pm in Church Holy Family TBD... Look for more information in the weeks ahead. CANTORS Ages High School and Above Training provided St. Augustine Practice is 2 nd Thursdays of Month 6:00 7:00 pm Holy Family Practice is 2 nd Wednesdays of Month 5:30 6:30 pm INSTRUMENTS Ages Depends on Individuals Middle School (+) BOTH PARISHES Will work on individual basis, as needed. That about covers it! RECRUITMENT is what this year will be about. Our intentions are to be more focused and build our Music Ministry programs at both Parishes over the months ahead. If you have ANY interest in ANY of the areas of our Music Ministries or would simply like more information, PLEASE contact me at either my phone or , which are listed below and in the bulletin each week. Music is at the core of our liturgies every day. We are definitely in need of more individuals to step up and help us. PLEASE do not hesitate to give it a try. I can assure you, it will be worth your effort! I hope to hear from you yes YOU! God bless. In Christ, Joe Agosta, Director of Music Ministry St. Augustine and Holy Family Parishes (810) or joeyagosta@yahoo.com

4 Page 4 September 20, 2015 Holy Family Mass Intentions St. Augustine Mass Intentions Saturday, September 19, :30 PM HFM For the Parishioners Sunday, September 20, :30 AM HFM Doug Fournier by his Friends & Family Harvey Wittstock by Mark & Lorraine Wittstock Howard, Martha & David Wonsey by the Powers Family Joann Burns by Ron & Nancy McKiernan Shirley McBride by the Parishioners and Staff of St. Augustine & Holy Family For the intentions of Alfred Harvey by Mom & Dad 5:30 PM HFM Gale & Marian Powers by the Powers Family Barbara J. Muczynski by the Wullaert Family Margaret Ann Klaus by Jeff & Debbie Cornwell Fr. Peter Mary Rookey by Jeff & Debbie Cornwell For the intentions of Mark Livingston by the Missionaries of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Monday, September 21, 2015 No Mass Scheduled Tuesday, September 22, :00 PM HFM For the intentions in our Divine Mercy Prayer Box Wednesday, September 23, 2015 No Mass Scheduled Thursday, September 24, 2015 No Mass Scheduled Friday, September 25, :00 AM HFM For souls in purgatory by Vicky Kicinski Saturday, September 26, :30 PM HFM Gaston Baeyens by the Family Marie Schatz by Bob & Lynda Theut Al Krzemecki by Sylvia Shinska Norm Kollinger by Fr. Mark Hyde Duwayne Wrubel by the Family For deceased members of the Balinski Family by Dave & Judy Wronski For the intentions of the Balinski Family by Dave & Judy Wronski Sunday, September 27, :30 AM HFM For the Parishioners 5:30 PM HFM Charlene Finn by Bob & Lynda Theut Ray Czostkowski by Mary Czostkowski William M. Rzeszut by the Hoffman Family Howard, Martha & David Wonsey by the Powers Family For the intentions of Leigh & Joseph Cornwell by Mom & Dan Readings for the Week of September 20, 2015 Sun.: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16--4:3/Mk 9:30-37 Mon.: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13 Tues.: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Lk 8:19-21 Wed.: Ezr 9:5-9/Lk 9:1-6 Thurs.: Hg 1:1-8/Lk 9:7-9 Fri.: Hg 2:1-9/Lk 9:18-22 Sat.: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Lk 9:43b-45 Sun.: Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, Liturgical Publications Inc. Blue Mass In honor of our Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMS Personnel Sunday October 4, :00 a.m. at St. Augustine 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Details are on the enclosed flier Help us spread the word to those you know who serve as first responders in our community. All denominations are welcome. WAKE UP THE WORLD! You are invited! Come! Celebrate Your Gift of Service to Others! An Afternoon of Reflective Sharing for Girls yrs Sunday, Sept. 27, :00 4:00 p.m. St. Paul of the Cross Retreat House Schoolcraft Detroit, No cost. Reservations: Call Sisters, Home Visitors of Mary at or homevisitors@att.net Visit our website - sistershvm.org Sponsored by DAVA (Detroit Archdiocesan Vocation Association) Rosary is scheduled one half hour before daily mass. Monday September 21, 2015 Mass 8:00 am Dr. Jeffrey Jennings Birthday Remembrance req. by Don & Karen Miller and Family Tuesday, September 22, 2015 No Mass Scheduled Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Divine Mercy Chaplet Mass 8:00 am Caroline Glowniak Birthday Remembrance req. by Family Thursday, September 24, 2015 Mass 8:00 am Dave Iwanicki req. by his Wife Friday, September 25, 2015 No Mass Scheduled Sunday, September 27, 2015 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, September 26, :00 pm Mass Paul Kim & Brother Bede req. by Maria Hampton Glenn Schweiger req. by Mr. & Mrs. Alfons Inson & Al Angie Carroll Schweiger req. by Mr. & Mrs. Alfons Inson & Al Sunday, September 27, :30 am Mass For the Parishioners 9:00 am Mass Jack Brickel req. by Galla Family Kim Manchik req. by Ron & Connie Schweiger Lawrence Kaczperski req. by Dave & Judy Schweiger and Carol Horn Stephanie Brozowski req. by Bernice Westrick

5 September 20, 2015 Holy Family s Stewardship Sunday, September 6, 2015 Total Sunday Collection: $8, Loose: $ Children: $85.19 Weekly Budget: $7,404 Budgeted YTD $74,040 Collected YTD: $73, Over/(Short) YTD: ($351.70) Envelopes: 248 of 635 Sunday, September 13, 2015 Total Sunday Collection: $6, Loose: $ Children: $62.00 Weekly Budget: $7,404 Budgeted YTD $81,444 Collected YTD: $80, Over/(Short) YTD: ($1,210.70) Envelopes: 195 of 635 Please Pray for Holy Family Parishioners and Friends who are facing various challenges. Names are listed for two weeks. If you would like the name returned to the list or listed longer, please call the parish office. Blake T. Ballard (l) Alayna Bermert (l) Bill Boughner (l) Brenda Bova (l) Nancy Brady (l) Alexandria Buffa (l) Nick Buffa (l) Dave Burg (l) Cecelia Ann Clark (l) Debbie Cornwell (l) Theresa Cunnings (l) Barbara DeFrank (l) Letitia Degan (l) Jeanette Dudek (l) Matt Dunsmore (l) Delores Ellis (l) James Engles (l) Ann Fraley (l) Diane Gierucki (l) Ann Hackstock (l) Louise John (l) Mable Jordan (l) Joe Kaminski (l) Marianne Kaminski (l) Amanda Kilpatrick (l) Jesse Kilpatrick (l) Richard Klaus (l) Sharon Kowalski (l) Darlene Kreger Henry Kreger Tammy Kreger Mary Jane Krzemecki Lee Kubiak (l) Isabel Kujawa (l) Patrick Kujawa (l) Rena Kujawa (l) Dolores Lindeman Billy Luckett (l) Mary Ann Mahaffy (l) Mary Lou Matusko (l) Stan Mazur (l) Maria McKiernan(l) Bob Mels(l) John Novad (l) Sally Passalacqua (l) Debbie Plaut (l) Joshua Porrett (l) Donna Powers (l) Barbara Printz (l) Ruth Pruent (l) Margaret Ann Raver (l) Virginia Ren (l) Art Rhein (l) Fred Rhein (l) Fr. Edward Ritter (l) Joel Rivera (l) Dolly Rosso (l) Judy Schick (l) Darlene Schmidt (l) Scott Schroeder (l) Clara Schultz (l) Genevieve Siudym Dennis Slank (l) Anne Steaban (l) Tina Strate (l) Betty Theut (l) Emma Walsh (l) Marie Weidner (l) Chase Wessel (l) Florence Wessel l John Wessel (l) Bernadette Williams (l) John Wonsey (l) Ed Wullaert, Sr. (l) Marie Yaek (l) Praying for Those Who Serve Our Country DC1 Troy Baran TSgt Trent Beish FNE3 Nathan Bilbrey MAJ Joseph Cannon MSgt Christopher Capoccia Cpt. Kevin Chamberlain Adam Dickson Alexander Joseph Dickson SSgt Craig Grabowski Spc Samuel Feldman PO1 Jeremy Gauthier LT USN Adam Haag LTCMDR Ryan Haag SSgt Michael R. Hagan MAJ Jermaine Hampton Maj. Michael A. Hoffman, DDS PO2 Michael Jahr Cpl Pietr Jahr PFC Virginia Jahr Cpt. Jack Johnston LCPLConnor Koveck PFC Jacob Koveck CPT David F. Kuntz Sgt Cory Moore 2ndLt Brad Neaton Cpt. Nicholas J. Pelachyk, DDS Cpt. Christopher Platz Major Lisa Marie Platz MSgt Kevin Quant SrA Christopher P. Raska Lt Paul Raska Col Matthew Rettke POHM2 John-Christopher Sbraccia SSgt Kurtis Schneider SrA David Siegrist LCpl Timothy James Spruytte SSG Raymond Stier E4 Brandon Stoops PFC Christopher Tishler Jeffery Weis POHM3 Nicholas Wohlfiel September 24/7 Prayer Intention Our Prayer Intention for the month of September is to join with our Parish in a special way to beg God's Mercy on our beloved country. Seems as though we have lost our "voice" and our "courage" at the same time. Mother Mary we petition you to ask your Son to give us the knowledge and courage to do the right thing. Instill in us Lord the desire to "Pray" unceasingly! Join us at St. Augustine on Wednesday, October 20, 2015 to say our monthly Rosary in the public square. We begin 11:30 a.m. Hope you can join us! Page 5 St. Augustine s Stewardship Sunday, September 6, 2015 Total Sunday Collection: $10, Loose: $ Children: $34.25 Weekly Budget: $9, Budgeted YTD: $97, Collected YTD: $101, Over/(Short) YTD: $4, Envelopes: 268 of 812 Sunday, September 13, 2015 Total Sunday Collection: $9, Loose: $ Children: $28.25 Weekly Budget: $9, Budgeted YTD: $107, Collected YTD: $111, Over/(Short) YTD: $3, Envelopes: 267 of 812 Please Pray for St. Augustine Parishioners who are facing the challenges of illness at home or in the hospital... Antoinette Agosta Caroline Appelle Kevin Bakay Phyllis Boyd Mary Lou Brickel Edward Bulski Msgr. George Browne Louis Canter Jerry Caporuscio Bailey Ann Clapper Ann Colley Vincent del Rosario Helen Dheygere Mary DeWitte Judy Dlugosielski William Esper Bob Fillhart Jay Finn Brian Frederick Shelley Frontera Amy Gowing Ed Holmberg Briahna Hustek William Hutton Al Inson Jeannie Inson Monica Jettke Sylvia Kaltz Ann Marie Kammer Dave Kammer Michael Kammer Richard Koch John Kocher Betty Kolp Ann Lipior Eugenia Lipior Don Locklear Pat Manchik Nicole Manley Janet Mantovani Alfreda Marecki Jim Mazzala Johny Muller Kandy Murray Tom Obee Don Pfeifle Barb Platz Carol Pollari Mary Popp Darren Polansky Jeanette Ponski Jessica Ricketts Barb Reinke Bob Reinke Herb Robbins Carolyn Scarlett Helen Schafka Joseph Scherb Thelma Secretor Denis Sharpe John M. Sharpe Edith Shirk Deb Snider Carol Stanzione Doris Suess Lloyd Suess Stanley Swidersky Bridget Urquhart James (Corky) Walsh Mary Weber Jerry Witt Lisbeth Yaek Joseph Yelencich, Jr. Mary Yelencich Receiving Extended Care Natalie Grabowski

6 Evangelization Page 6 September 20, 2015 Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Rally on October 10th in front of Holy Family Parish at 12 noon. Please be here at 11:55 a.m. The Catholic Biblical School of Michigan The Catholic Biblical School of Michigan is returning for the second year of its exciting Scripture Study at Holy Family Memphis beginning this fall. Whether you have been a long-time student of the Scriptures or are a beginner, this fouryear curriculum will provide an in-depth study of the entire Bible. Encouraged by Archbishop Vigneron, the CBSM provides devoted and experienced faculty with graduate degrees in Catholic theology who will guide students through lectures, small-group discussions, and coursework. The school year begins with a First Day of Class Kickoff on September 20 th at Burton Manor and ends the week of May 9 th, Classes meet weekly on Thursday mornings or on Thursday evenings from September to May and cost $580 a year plus textbooks. For more information, call Deacon Jack Gardner, Director of CBSM, at St. Linus Church, The Great Adventure Bible Time Line continues. Join us on Monday evenings and we will follow God s plan of salvation as revealed to us in Sacred Scripture. Whether you have been counting the days or this is the first you have learned of the Great Adventure, you don t want to miss this adventure. Each session of this study/discussion is enlightening and inspirational. If you can only attend one session, it will be well worth your time. There is a video followed by a discussion of God s revelation to His people. Begins promptly at 7:00 PM On Monday evenings At Holy Family Life Center No reservations needed and no costs involved. Our Blue Water Vicariate Evangelization Committee Will be hosting a Healing Service on Friday, October 2nd at St. Stephens Church located at: nd St. Port Huron, MI Confession: 6:15 p.m. Holy Mass: 7 p.m. Sacrament of Anointing of the sick will be administered during Mass. Please note that the Sacrament are for those who are seriously ill, those facing surgery and for the elderly. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction: 9 pm MAIL CALL Q. What does the Catholic Church teach about organ donations? A. There are two types of organ donations to consider. The first is where a donation is taken from a living person. The second is an organ donation that takes place after the death of the donor. The first type includes donations such as a kidney or bone marrow. Donations that are given after death typically involve an organ necessary for sustaining life. These would include donations such as a heart, lung or liver. However, cornea transplants are also postmortem donations. Since the time of Pope Pius XII, the Church has explicitly stated that both types of transplants are licit, but only when certain requirements are met. Remembering that the end does not justify the means, two of these requirements are: the necessity of informed consent legitimately given by the donor and, that the physical and psychological risks incurred by the donor must be proportionate to the good sought for the recipient. The donor must be aware of these risks and the proportionate good. Pope John Paul II summed up the position of the Church in these words: "The Gospel of life is to be celebrated above all in daily living, which should be filled with self-giving love for others. Over and above such outstanding moments, there is an everyday heroism, made up of gestures of sharing, big or small, which build up an authentic culture of life. A particularly praiseworthy example of such gestures is the donation of organs, performed in an ethically acceptable manner, with a view to offering a chance of health and even of life itself to the sick who sometimes have no other hope" (Evangelium Vitae, no. 86). The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: Organ transplants are not morally acceptable if the donor or those who legitimately speak for him or her have not given their informed consent. It is morally inadmissible to bring about the disabling mutilation or death of a human being in order to delay the death of the other person. (CCC. 2296). For example, both eyes are necessary for certain visual functions. A living person would seriously impair his or her ability to see if an eye were donated to another. Such a sacrifice would detract from the wholeness or full functioning of the donor's body. It would be a bad means to a good end, and therefore morally wrong. Please send your questions to: George@CatholicIssues.org

7 September 20, 2015 Help Wanted! F A I T H M A T T E R S Page 7 Men, women, college students, seniors, parents and singles are invited to apply for the challenging, yet rewarding, task of handing on the One True Faith to children in both parish programs. No previous experience is required. Training and materials will be provided. Pre-requisites include, but are not limited to: A willingness to learn about our faith and to share that knowledge with others A commitment of 2-3 hours a week (half in a classroom, half in preparation) A genuine respect for young people as valuable members of the faith community The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic, responsible, reliable, with a sense of humor, and the ability to be spontaneous on occasion. Extensive knowledge of Scripture, Theology and Church History is NOT required. Our catechists are compensated handsomely. Not with a salary, but with a benefit package that has eternal gains and rewards. Openings are available in the Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday sessions. Please contact the Faith Formation office at either parish for more information at (586) or (810) St. Augustine & Holy Family Faith Formation Kindergarten FUN!! Both St. Augustine and Holy Family offer Kindergarten classes full of fun, singing, praying and learning about God. Classes at St. Augustine Sunday 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM Tuesday 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM Classes at Holy Family Sunday 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM Wednesday 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM Call the Faith Formation Office at either parish to register. (586) or sfinleystaugff@outlook.com (810) or sfinley@holyfamily-online.org Supplies needed! Holy Family Faith Formation is in need of a few supplies to help our catechists get through the year. We are looking for donations of: Children's Scissors Markers (not Sharpies) Please drop off donations at the parish office. Thank you for your generosity. It is greatly appreciated. Hoop Fit A new session of Hoop Fit will be offered at the Holy Family Life Center starting on September 15th running through October 13th. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 in the gymnasium. Sign up for all 5 classes or drop in for just one. Come see how fun it is! Hoop Fit is a low-impact fitness class that will introduce the art of fitness hula hooping. In addition to spending time learning basic hula hoop movements, attendees will be taken through exercises designed to increase stamina and flexibility. Each participant will not only learn to find their flow with a hula hoop, but will also enjoy a great workout. Think you can t hoop? Think again! Fitness hoops are larger and heavier than toy store hula hoops, allowing for a fun, low-impact workout. Hoops will be available for use during class. Class fee: $30.00 for all 5 classes, Drop-ins: $8.00 per class Instructor and Holy Family Parish member Mary Ann Redhage is a certified Hoopnotica trainer as well as a certified personal trainer through the NSCA. For questions or to register, call or Mary Ann Redhage (248) or maredhage@gmail.com

8 Page 8 September 20, 2015 Gifted with the love of Jesus Christ, we strive to share that love with our community. ~ This Week Ahead at St. Augustine ~ Monday, September 21, :45 pm - St. A School Youth Choir Practice (Room 4) 7:00 p.m. - Jeff Cavins Bible Study (Holy Family Life Center) 8:00 p.m. - AA Meeting & Al-Anon (Hall) Tuesday, September 22, :30 p.m. - Faith Formation & Parent Meeting Wednesday, September 23, :30 p.m. - R.C.I.A at Holy Family 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council (Room 7) Thursday, September 24, :00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal (Church) Saturday, September 26, :00 p.m. Reconciliation (Church) Sunday, September 27, :00 a.m. - Mass for Parent - Candidate Day 10:30 a.m - Faith Formation Apple Pie Sale Mark your calendar! The ladies of St. Augustine Altar Sodality will be making apple pies on Wednesday, October 14. Prepaid orders only will be accepted. Contact Delores Rhein, (586) , or Marie Ryan (586) to order by October 10. The pies are $9.00 each, and are sold unbaked you can choose to bake or freeze yours after purchase. Checks should be made payable to: St. Augustine Altar Sodality. Please plan to pick up your order between 12:00-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14th, in the Parish Hall. Any parishioners who wish to assist with the pies are asked to come to the Parish Hall at 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14. Please bring an apple peeler, knife and rolling pin with you. Mark Your Calendar The Traveling Catholic Mass Mob is coming to St. Augustine Church Sunday, November 15, 2015 Mass at 12:00 Noon Also a presentation on our church history, tours, luncheon and fellowship. Invite your family and friends and join us for this special Mass and experience at St. Augustine Church. All are welcome! Rosary Makers News Do you wish to be involved in a ministry, but find it difficult to attend regular meetings? Consider joining the St. Augustine Rosary Makers. The St. Augustine Rosary Makers is a group that does not meet on a regularly scheduled date and time. Instead the members of the Rosary Makers assemble rosaries in the comfort of their own home at a time which best suits each person s individual needs. No previous experience is necessary and you will be given instruction and the supplies needed to practice this prayerful craft. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Rosary Makers or learning how to make rosaries, please contact Catherine Bednarski at ALL CHOIRS AND MUSIC MINISTRIES OF ST. AUGUSTINE & HOLY FAMILY The START DATES for our various Music Ministries at BOTH Parishes are as follows: Regular Adult Choir High School & Above St. Augustine - Thursday, pm - Church Holy Family - Wednesday, :30-8:30 pm - Loft Although the adult choirs started rehearsals last week, there s still time to join! Youth Choirs 2 nd 8 th Grades St A School - Monday, :45-3:25 pm - Room 4 St A Faith Formation & Parishioners Tuesday, :45-4:25 pm - Room 4 HF Faith Formation & Parishioners Wednesday, :15-3:55 pm - Loft Contemporary Ensemble Groups - Middle School & Above St. Augustine Tuesday, :00-8:30 pm - Church Holy Family (TBD) Look for more information in the weeks ahead. Please direct any questions to Mr. Joe Agosta Director of Music Ministries. Phone: (810) joeyagosta@yahoo.com

9 September 20, 2015 Page 9 Holy Family Parish strives to be the best version of ourselves as we lift up the fallen, heal the broken and share the love of Christ. Sunday Catechetical Sunday 9am Faith Formation Begins - Parent Meeting during Session Youth Group fall kick-off Monday pm Bible Study (Jeff Cavins Timeline) Tuesday pm HF Wednesday pm Faith Formation Begins 6:30 pm HF Thursday am - 4 pm Missionary Center/Gift Store open 8 pm HF Friday am - 4 pm Missionary Center/Store open Saturday pm HF Altar Society Bake Sale Sunday Altar Society Bake Sale 9am Faith Formation 3pm-5:30 Mass Confirmation Candidate/Parent Day 7pm Youth HF Every year "America Needs Fatima," sponsors the Public Square Rosary Crusade" across America. This year s date for the rally is Saturday, October 10th at noon! Catholics across America will be praying the Rosary together from near and far at the noon hour. We at Holy Family have participated in this Rally for the last several years. This year we are seeking new leadership. There is some advertising and a few other details to attend to, but nothing very time consuming, and it is only once a year. You will be provided with everything needed to inform the parish of this event. Please call me and let me know you are interested and I will work with you this year and give you all you need! God Bless You in Advance for saying yes when the world wants you to say NO. Call Mary Blanket Collection for Homeless During the month of September, we will be collecting new twin and full size blankets for Safe Horizons homeless shelter in Port Huron. There will be a box in the back of church for your donations. Anything you can do to help with this cause is most appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generous hearts. Homemade bread, cakes, cookies and pies; Oh my! Holy Family Altar Society will be having its annual Bake Sale on Saturday, September 26 th and Sunday, September 27 th Before and after all Masses!!! 50/50 Raffle will begin on Saturday, September 5 th. Holy Family Altar Society is once again in need of all parishioners and your deliciously creative baking talent! Please consider donating baked goods to sell at our Fall Bake Sale. September 26th and 27th For more information call Kellie at (810)

10 Page 10 September 20, 2015 St. Augustine Catholic School Like Us on Facebook Thoughts of Summer As summer winds down, we are gearing up for another great year in the Middle School. Transitioning back into the routine of the school day, the students reminisced about summer memories of being at the beach. Here are some of their thoughts about how their experiences at the beach remind them of God: In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth. Genesis 1:1 Shells on the beach are plentiful and beautiful. God made us all different and special. He took the time to make every shell unique, just like us. God s love for us is like a never-ending stream of water. Even in the darkest depths of the ocean, there is life. God is present, even in our trials. Breezes on the beach are like God s forgiveness. Just like the wind can blow away a storm, God s love can wipe our sins away. If we are the waves, God is the sand. When we crash against Him, he calms and lifts us up, sending us back out to do His will. A sand dune is always in motion. God is always moving with us through our lives. His divine presence is strong and steady and gives us a strong foundation under our feet. And who is a rock, except our God? 2 Samuel 22:32 God is our rock. He is always there. Nothing shines brighter Than the light of a lighthouse Except for the love God has shared. God s love is like a light In the dark. He guides us to safety Through His word. God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. John 1:5 Inspired by their summer vacation and faith, these words of wisdom can be a refreshing reminder for us all as we move into a new season and a new school year. Janet Savoyard Middle School Teacher Looking for Lunch Duty person(s). Most days have availability to fit around your schedule. Can t wait to hear from you Marianne L. Jennings/ Principal Please call Or info@mysaints.net Auction 2015! Friday, October 16, 2015 to benefit St. Augustine Catholic School Dear Parish Members: It s Auction Season! Inserted in your bulletin is the flyer for this year s event. Meet Me at the Fair is our theme and there are lots of new and exciting things happening! First, we have COMPLETELY REDONE CHECKOUT! We have hired the Auctioneer s company to run check-out and he assures me that everyone can be checked out within 30 minutes!!! Second, Maniaci s will be offering frozen beverages from the bar this year to add to our Fair fun! Lastly, we will be having a photo booth complete with lots of props for your amusement that night along with popcorn, a duck pond raffle, a balloon pop and so much more. Tickets are on sale now in the school office for $35 each and include a sit-down dinner, a full open bar, 50/50, wheel barrel of cheer and over 200 terrific items to bid on. Buy yours early as when you pay for your tickets, you will choose your seat in the hall. Since donations make up the bulk of our offerings, we are in need of any NEW items that you could provide. Please drop them off at school labeled Auction and please include your name and contact information by September 30th. We are also in need of sponsors for some of our auction expenses. Please contact me if your company would be willing to cover some of our costs. Sponsorships usually range between $200-$400 (although any sponsorship would be welcome). We are also selling advertising in our program for your business [$25 for business card, $50 for half page and $100 for full page (8x10)]. Thank you for your continued support of our event! See you at the Fair! Jen Thomson Auction Chair jthomson1315@gmail.com

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