S T AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH 185 N Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA (360)

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1 S T AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH 185 N Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA (360) Rev. Paul Pluth, JCL, Pastor 5th Sunday of Lent 7 April 2019 H OLY WEEK AT ST AUGUSTINE P ALM SUNDAY April 13, 5:00 pm April 14, 8:00 am & 9:30 am H OLY THURSDAY Mass of the Lord s Supper & Rice Bowl Collection April 18, 6:00 pm G OOD FRIDAY April 19 Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Adoration of the Cross & Holy Communion 6:00 pm E ASTER VIGIL HOLY SATURDAY April 20, 5:00 pm E ASTER SUNDAY April 21 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am H OLY WEEK AT ST MARY P ALM SUNDAY April 14, 11:30 am Special Time! H OLY THURSDAY Mass of the Lord s Supper & Rice Bowl Collection April 18, 2:00 pm G OOD FRIDAY Adoration of the Cross & Holy Communion April 19, 2:00 pm E ASTER SUNDAY April 21, 11:30 am Special Time! Lent Penance Service Thursday, April 11 6 pm at St Augustine Other Confession Times St Mary Sunday, April 7, 12:15 pm St Augustine Thursday, April 4, 5:45 pm Friday, April 5, 8:30 am Saturday, April 6, 4 pm Thursday, April 11, at 6:00 pm is the final opportunity for Confession before Easter Sunday (The Confessions on April 12 have been cancelled due to the Funeral Mass for Jack Newman) New Time! Saturday, April 20, 5 pm St Augustine Baptism, Confirmation Renewal of Baptismal Vows Mass - and a Wedding! This year we will be joined by Grace By the Sea Anglican Church, who also celebrate the Easter Vigil as their pastor baptizes 3 of their catechumens by immersion.

2 Parish Office Tuesday - Friday 9 am - Noon & 1 pm - 4 pm Information@StAugustineOH.org Mass at St Augustine & St Mary Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm St Augustine Filipino Music 2nd Saturday Spanish 1st Saturday 7:00 pm St Augustine Sunday 8:00 am St Augustine 9:30 am St Augustine 11:15 am St Mary Thurs, Fri, 1st Sat 9:00 am St Augustine Thurs 12:10 pm St Mary Confession at St Augustine & St Mary Friday 8:30 am St Augustine Saturday 4:00 pm St Augustine 3rd Sunday 12:15 pm St Mary Anointing at St Augustine & St Mary 1st Thursday 12:10 pm St Mary 1st Friday 9:00 am St Augustine Other times by request. Please contact the Parish Office. Holy Communion for Homebound Please contact the Parish Office. Parish Ministers Pastor Rev. Paul R. Pluth, JCL Administration Mary A. Waters Sacramental Prep, Peggy Smith Adult Faith Formation, & Annulments Religious Education Rowena Harless & Youth Ministry Director of Music Kathleen Dodge-DeHaven Administrative Assistant Ruth Joy Abrea Facilities Joe Blackburn Custodian Jim Kraft Baptisms June 15 at 10 AM Mandatory Classes Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm and Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 am Please call to register. FASTING is One Regular Meal and Two Small Meals BUT NO SNACKS Fish is okay GOOD FRIDAY Is a Day of Fasting AND Abstinence x ALL FRIDAYS OF LENT are days of Abstinence ABSTINENCE is No Meat No Poultry x Abortion and Child Abuse Abortion teaches us that violence is an acceptable way to deal with difficult life problems. It teaches us that human beings are only valuable if they meet certain criteria, and it teaches us that the strong have a legal right to kill the weak and defenseless. When the unique value of individual human life is trampled upon, society inevitably suffers. Abortion advocates argue just the opposite. They purport that aborting "unwanted" children will reduce child abuse, neglect, poverty and violence and will generally lead to happier families. However, our experience since 1973 proves that this theory does not work. During that time, over 60 million "unwanted" babies have been denied the right to live, yet we have more crime, more violence, more dead-beat dads, and more gangs. The list goes on. Abortion advocates even argue that abortion is an effective way to prevent crime since it eliminates those who are "most likely" to commit crimes, more specifically the babies of poor mothers. Dianne Glass wrote an article supporting this radical idea. It is hard to believe that in this age, people could argue that human beings should be executed for crimes they may commit in the future and that abortion is the answer to solving poverty. Indeed, it is a truly frightening social policy! In the final analysis, it is only logical to conclude that societies who are willing to abort children before birth will be far more likely to abuse them after birth. Abortion is child abuse, and it is the most severe form of abuse in existence. --

3 EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS INTERNATIONAL DINNER PLANNING MEETING APRIL 15, 2019 Calling all cooks, helpers, table decorators and ticket sellers. Come and help plan the 2019 International Dinner. The meeting is Monday, April 15, at 5 pm in CR 1. We wish to showcase the heritage of our parishioners with a taste of different cuisines. Share your time and talent to help us create a wonderful array of food for this year s dinner to be held June 8. If you cannot attend but wish to help, call Barb Dumit at Our 2019 Confirmands will be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit during a Confirmation Mass with His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bishop Daniel Henry Mueggenborg on Saturday, April 27, 5 pm at St. Augustine Catholic Church Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Apr 6 Sat Apr 7 Sun Apr 8 Mon Apr 9 Tue Apr 10 Wed April :00 pm Choir Rehearsal, CH 4:00 pm Confessions, CH 5:00 pm Vigil Mass (Gunter Jose Frank, RIP; Herman Frank, RIP; Donald Reay, RIP; Robert & Bibi Albornoz, INT) 6:00 pm Stephen Festival, PH 7:00 pm Spanish Mass (Robert Cheadle, RIP) 8:00 am Mass (Lydia Mendoza, RIP; Hernandez-Rodriguez Family, INT) 9:00 am Pancake Breakfast, PH/K 9:00 am Blood Pressure Reading, PH 9:00 am Stephen Festival, PH 9:30 am Mass (Our Parishioners, INT) 10:30 am Stephen Festival, PH 10:30 am Coffee & Donuts, PH Office Unavailable 10:00 am Bible Study, CR1 3:00 pm Divine Mercy, CH/CR3 4:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, CH 4:00 pm Parish Health Ministry Mtg, CR1 4:30 pm Agape Meal, PH/K 7:45 am POETS, CH 10:30 am RCIA, PO 4:00 pm Santacruzan Dance Practice, CR1 4:30 pm Fitness Group, PH/ST 4:00 pm Elem RE, ALL 5:20 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal, CH 6:30 pm Confirmation Class, PO 6:30 pm MS/HS RE, ALL Brick Orders We need more brick orders to fulfill our next order for the Prayer Garden. Deadline to turn in forms is on April 26. See insert for brick order form. Forms are also available at the parish office. Please call for questions. Help keep your bulletin free of charge!!! Please let your favorite business owners know that advertising on the church bulletin is affordable and a great place to advertise! For information, call Catholic Printery at Apr 11 Thu Apr 12 Fri 10:00 am Funeral Mass (Francis Hughes, RIP) 5:00 pm Youth Stations of the Cross, CH 5:45 pm Lenten Soup Supper, PH/K 6:00 pm Lenten Penance Service, CH 6:30 pm RCIA CR 1/2 7:30 pm Adoration, CH 11:00 am Funeral Mass (Jack Newman, RIP) 3:00 pm Adoration, CH 5:30 pm Santacruzan Rehearsal, PH/K/CH Please Pray for Our Family & Friends Rick Bluhm, Hannah Bressler, Tomasa Dagdagan, Raymond Ernst, Steve Furnari, Paula Fox, Theresa Frazer, Virginia Gracey, Ashley & Jonah Haas, Cassie Head, Geri Hiestand, Tom Karney, Linda Miller, Morris Nelson, Jack Newman, Jesse Olson, Onee Rezabek, Juanita Robinett, Del Swatosh, Doug Undesser, Lyla Whitey 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 Apr 13 Sat No activities in the morning Thank you for your Stewardship of Treasure! Weekly Expenses: $13,090 March 31 Collection: $9,368 CRS Collection: $5128 Please write your envelope # on your check.

4 THE STEPHEN FESTIVAL^ April 6 & 7 Before & after 5 pm Mass After 8 & 9:30 am Masses In the Parish Hall How can you serve our Parish Community Come Explore the 57 Ministry Opportunities Available in our Parish ^Stephen was chosen by the Apostles to serve the people Opportunities Abound Setup & Takedown Crew Altar Linens Ushers Choirs Health Ministry Coffee & Donuts EMs Funeral Receptions Complete list on other side You will receive: A scoop sheet on the ministries you are interested in; The opportunity to speak with someone who is involved in that ministry; The chance to sign up or ask for more information, And information about your church s activities you may not have known before! A scoop sheet on the The opportunity to The chance to sign up And information about There is Something for everyone! April 6 & 7

5 2019 Ministry Opportunities Liturgical Ministries: Altar Servers Eucharistic Adoration Extraordinary Ministers/Communion Eucharistic Ministers Homebound Reader Music & Choir -Youth Choir Sacristan Greeters Ushers Church Environment Church Linens & Pews Service Ministries: Funeral Reception Ministry Works of Mercy Agape Community Meals Community Outreach Rummage Sales Pantry & Holiday Baskets Parish Health Ministry Lenten Soup Suppers Rosary Makers Barracks Dinners New to St. A. Grief Ministry Parish Church Grounds Prayer Garden helpers Holiday Bazaar Parish Bus Driver Hospitality/Community Ministries: Coffee & Donuts Pancake Breakfast Meet the Pastor for New families Parish Celebrations St. Patrick s Day Dinner (March) International Dinner (May) Mass on the Grass (Summer) Wurstfest Dinner (October) Setup & Take Down Crew Filipino Celebrations Mexican Celebrations Guilds: St. Cecilia Hospitality Guild St. Elizabeth Guild St. Maria (sewing) Guild Our Lady traveling statue 2019 Stephen Festival WELCOME TO ST. JOE S PARISHIONERS Faith Formation/Sacramental Ministries: Catechist for Grades K-5 Youth Ministry (Middle & HS) RCIC / RCIA Ministry Baptism Preparation Wedding Planner Adult Faith Programs Church Library Charismatic Prayer Group & Prayer Phone Chain Pro-Life Ministry P.O.E.T.S. Men s Prayer Group Ladies Prayer Group Prayer at Home options Support Councils & Commissions: Pastoral Council Finance Council Stewardship Commission Catholic Organizations: Catholic Daughters/Americas Knights of Columbus Oblates of Divine Mercy Occasional Help in Parish: Office Angels Facilities repair help Saint Stephen was one of the first ordained deacons of the Church, chosen by the Apostles to help serve the practical needs of the community-- In doing so, the deacons extended the pastoral care of the Apostles

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