S T AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH 185 N Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 675-2303 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 19 August 2018 The RE program is in need of volunteer teachers for several grade levels for the next school year. Please contact Rowena Harless for more information at 360 675 2303 or rharless@staugustineoh.org. Teaching is a beautiful job; as it allows you to see the growth day by day of people entrusted to your care. It is a little like being parents, at least spiritually. It is a great responsibility. - Pope Francis 2018-2019 Religious Education Program Registration Deadline August 31 First Day of RE : September 12 Fees: K to 11 th Grade is $45 12 th Grade is $55 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, 98277 Registration fee after the August 31 deadline is an additional $5. Please note, for those receiving Sacraments (First Communion, Confirmation, Special Sacraments), please see Ms. Rowena Harless for additional instructions or call 360-675-2303. LET YOUR FAITH GROW! Adult Faith Enrichment provides faith sharing sessions to enable you to learn more about the God who loves you unconditionally. RCIA-Journey of Faith: Meets on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm, or on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am. For anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, our new year begins on September 6. CONTACT: Peggy Smith at 360-675-2303 x5 Marriage Preparation Are you engaged to be married? Preparations for weddings are a six-month process. Please call Peggy Smith at 360.675.2303 x5 to begin.
Parish Office Tuesday - Friday 9 am - Noon & 1 pm - 4 pm Information@StAugustineOH.org www.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, Marriage & Annulments Religious Education Rowena Harless & Youth Ministry Director of Music Kathleen Dodge-DeHaven Administrative Assistant Ruth Joy Abrea Facilities Joe Blackburn Custodian Jim Kraft Connect with Father Paul ppluth@staugustineoh.org Facebook www.facebook.com/fatherpaulpluth Twitter www.twitter.com/@fatherpaulpluth Formed.org Register using Parish Code: G8FJ6Q The direct and intentional destruction of innocent human life from the moment of conception until natural death is always wrong and is not just one issue among many. It must always be opposed. - USCCB Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship C@THOLICISM -DVD w/bishop ROBERT BARRON: JOURNEY OF FAITH SUMMER SERIES LAST TWO EPISODES! THURSDAY EVENINGS AT 6:30 PM IN CLASSROOM 1 August 23: THE FIRE OF HIS LOVE PRAYER AND THE LIFE OF THE SPIRIT August 30: WORLD WITHOUT END THE LAST THINGS Next Baptisms October 13 at 10:00 AM Mandatory Classes Tuesday, Sept 5 at 6:30 pm and Saturday, Sept 8 at 10:00 am in the Parish Office Please call 360-675-2303 to register. Eucharist to the Homebound Do you know someone who is unable to come to Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion whether on a temporary or long-term basis? If so, please call the parish office at 360-675-2303 to arrange a visit.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Looking for ways to help with the Prayer Garden? Come and pray in the Garden and as you walk through, pull a weed or two. Also, we are always in need of mulch. If you are having any tree trimming done this summer, consider donating the wood chips to our garden. Please email prayergarden2015@gmail.com or call Debbie at 619-507-4560. A SPECIAL INVITATION Please join the family of Peggy Suess in celebrating her 100th Birthday Aug 18 Sat Aug 19 Sun Aug 20 Mon Aug 21 Tue 3:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Vigil Mass (Rose Beland, RIP; Alan Boisssonneault, RIP; Beatriz Letrondo, INT) 8:00 am Mass (Our Parishioners, INT) 9:30 am Mass (Juanita Robinett, INT; Christoper John Schaffner, INT; Kenneth Wayne Martin, RIP) Office Closed 3:00 pm Divine Mercy, CH & CR3 4:30 pm Agape Meal, PH/K 5:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, CH 7:45 am POETS, CH 10:00 am Rosary Makers, CR3 4:30 pm Fitness Group, PH/ST 6:00 pm Pro Life Meeting, CR3 PIE UPDATE We thank all who so generously donated fruit for the pie sale. Now it s time to enjoy the pies. We re selling pies after all weekend Masses. This week, we have Rhubarb, Strawberry - Rhubarb, Cherry, Blueberry and a few Loganberry Pies. Triple Berry Pies are coming soon! Proceeds go to support our Prayer Garden. Please contact Theresa 360-675-9840 or Debbie 619-507-4560 if you have any questions. August 19, 2018 Sunday, 1-3 pm Wallin Funeral Home 1811 NE 16th Avenue Oak Harbor, WA No gifts please. Cards are welcome! Saturday, August 25, 10:30 am AT THE PRAYER GARDEN Some chairs will be available on the Our Lady Plaza Others may stand or bring a lawn chair from home Followed by a BBQ, 11:45 to 1:00 pm Hotdogs and drinks provided by the Parish (This does not fulfill your Sunday Mass obligation) Last Names A-J: Bring a dessert for 8 Last Names K-Z: Bring a Salad/Side Dish for 8 Aug 22 Wed Aug 23 Thu Aug 24 Fri Aug 25 Sat Church open for prayer during the day 9:00 am Mass (Joan Hahn, INT) 9:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet, CH 10:00 am Ladies Prayer Group, CR 3/4 10:00 am St. Maria Guild CR 1/2 4:30 pm Fitness Group, PH 6:30 pm RCIA - Journey of Faith Summer Series, CR1/2 7:30 pm Adoration, CH 8:30 am Confession 9:00 am Mass (Guadalulpe Ochoa, RIP) 9:45 am Adoration 10:30 am Mass on the Grass, PG 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 800-867-0660. Thank you for your Stewardship of Treasure! Please Pray for Our Family & Friends Dale Auburg, Lynn Brown, Josephine Chittum, Tomasa Dagdagan, Roslyn Davis, Raymond Ernest, Theresa Frazer, Michael Gerrity, Virginia Gracey, Cassie Head, Tom Karney, Kathleen Merrill, Morris Nelson, Kathryn Nienhuis, Richard Rezabek, Juanita Robinett, Edilberto Verganio 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 360-675-2303. Weekly Expenses: $13,090 August 12 Collection: $12,258 Fr Walstra s School in Kenya: $7,283 (Includes all revenue except custodial collections and restricted bequests.) Please write your envelope # on your check.
St Augustine Saturday, August 25, 10:30 am AT THE PRAYER GARDEN Some chairs will be available on the Our Lady Plaza Others may stand or bring a lawn chair from home (Note: This Mass does not fulfill your Sunday Mass obligation) Followed by a BBQ 11:45-1:00 1:00 pm Hot dogs and drinks provided by the Parish Please bring Salad/Sides & Desserts Last Names A-J: Bring a Dessert for 8 Last Names K-Z: Bring a Salad/Side Dish for 8 (baked beans, potato salad, veggies, green salads, etc.) BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY
Archdiocese of Seattle 710 9 th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Statement of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, August 17, 2018 Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report With the recent allegations of sexual abuse committed by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington, D.C., and the release of a Grand Jury Report involving several dioceses in Pennsylvania, the tragedy of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church is once again brought to light. The sexual abuse of a minor is an intrinsic moral evil and a crime. Anyone responsible for such an act or for shielding those who do, including bishops and other Church leaders, must be held accountable for their actions. I join with other bishops from throughout Washington and the United States in expressing our sincere shame and remorse for the incredible harm these crimes have caused the victims and their families. The Catholic Church in Western Washington continues its focus on providing a safe environment for all minors and vulnerable adults in our care. Special procedures, training and reporting protocols were adopted in 1990. Our policies, training and procedures are reviewed frequently and have been updated several times. To report any suspicion of abuse by any Church personnel, please contact local law enforcement. In addition, anyone who has knowledge of sexual abuse or misconduct by a member of the clergy, an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese of Seattle is urged to call the archdiocesan hotline at 1-800-446-7762. As Catholics, we believe that every life is sacred. Each person is created in the image and likeness of our loving God. Violence and abuse of any kind are unacceptable, and we have a serious responsibility to work towards their end. Together, we must do everything we possibly can to protect children. [http://www.usccb.org/news/2018/18-139.cfm] USCCB Statement, August 16, 2018
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