Aim for Progress Not Perfection It never fails. We make a resolution, and often by February we ve given it up. Many resolutions are too sweeping and/or too vague so we fail to keep them perfectly. But what if our goal was just to make progress? Then that extra slice of pizza or cake doesn t derail you, it just becomes a break along the way. Did you miss some holy days this past year? There are only four that don t fall on Sunday in 2019. Put them on your calendar and make progress in your spiritual life! -Fr. John Tuesday, January 1* (see next page for schedule) Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, November 1 All Saints Day Monday, December 9 Immaculate Conception of Mary Humbled by God s mercy, we seek to follow Christ and live the joy of the Gospel through love and service. -Mission Statement
Thank You! Our Prayer Intention in December: Prayer is essential to becoming a mission-driven, active parish, so please pray with us! -Fr. John DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT WANT TO BECOME CATHOLIC? OR PERHAPS IT IS YOU! Next Inquiry sessions begin January 7 at the Ascension Campus Office from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Contact bob@ccasta.org for more information. Reminder: Both campus offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1. Page 2
Don t miss this Alpha-tunity! Would you like to help people explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment? Be part of the Alpha team We need your talents in publicity, hospitality, technology, or leading small group conversations. Contact Carol Bateman (carol.bateman@verizon.net) or Carol Jacober (carol.h.jacober@gmail.com) for more info. WINE (Women in the New Evangelization) Save the date for our annual Lenten Tea & Morning of Reflection: Breakfast with Jesus Saturday, March 2nd Children & Family Ministry Beat the winter blues! Clear your calendar for Mardi Gras Games Night! Friday, March 1st Fun for all ages WAYS TO SHOW KIDS YOU CARE: Be understanding when they have a difficult day. 2019 Calendars Calendars are available in the back of the church. Join area young adults for Theology on Tap on Tuesday, January 8! We will be meeting upstairs at our new location, Federal House in Annapolis. Social at 7:00 p.m. Talk at 7:30 p.m. Q & A after. Young adults will be sharing their testimonies on how Theology on Tap and other young adult activities have enriched their lives. If you have used but usable clothing that you no longer need, please consider donating it to the St Vincent DePaul Society. We have a mobile clothing bin on the back parking lot of St Augustine s for your donations. Thanks in advance! Page 3
When Winter Weather Is Headed Our Way CCASTA follows the county schools in regard to weather. When Baltimore County OR Howard County schools open 2 hours late, we will have morning Mass and the parish offices will open at the normal time. When Baltimore County OR Howard County schools are closed, morning Mass and all other parish activities are canceled. The parish offices will open at 11:30 AM, weather permitting. If Baltimore County OR Howard County have early dismissal because of weather issues, all evening parish activities are canceled. Prayers for Our Sick Our Parish Prayer Circle prays for your needs and special intentions. To place a petition or join those praying, contact Frank Stanitski at 410-796-4582 or fspsosjs@verizon.net Page 5
ASCENSION CELEBRANT TIME INTENTION Sun. December 30 Fr. John Williamson*DTA...8:15 AM......Norbert Rozanski Fr. Marty Hammond*DTA...10:30 AM....Pat Leimkuhler Mon. December 31 Fr. John Williamson...4:00 PM...Sister Holy Family Karl Thurs. January 3...9:00 AM...William Keyes Sat. January 5 Fr. Marty Hammond*DHA...4:00 PM......Ellen Dogenes Sun. January 6 Fr. Marty Hammond*DHA...8:15 AM......Estelle Sauers Fr. John Williamson*DTA...10:30 AM....Shirley Stevens ST. AUGUSTINE CELEBRANT Sun. December 23 Fr. John Williamson*DTP...7:30 AM...Martha Christopher Fr. John Williamson*DTP...9:15 AM...Kendall Dingle Msgr. Joe Lizor...10:45 AM....Patrick James Moynihan Fr. Marty Hammond......12:15 PM....Henry Forrest Fr. Marty Hammond......5:00 PM...Mary Beth Lesak Pauze Mon. December 31...7:00 AM...Beaux Willingham Fr. Marty Hammond...5:00 PM......Trudy Kostkowski Tues. January 1 Msgr. Joe Lizor*DHA...10:00 AM...Marge Scallio Wed. January 2...7:00 AM...Mary Virginia Spiegel Hall Fri. January 4...7:00 AM...... Chick Nedzel Sat. January 5 Fr. John Willaimson......5:00 PM...Eleanor A. Popovich Sun. January 6 Fr. John Williamson....7:30 AM...Andy Cisna Fr. John Williamson*DTA...9:15 AM...Parishioners Msgr. Joe Lizor...10:45 AM....Charles A. Sybert, Jr. Fr. Marty Hammond......12:15 PM....Betty Joan Ciepiela Fr. Bill Spacek...5:00 PM...Samuel Viojan Page 6
Connect with CCASTA Staff Fr. John A. Williamson, Pastor, 410-796-1520, 410-242-2292, Jwilliamson@archbalt.org Deacon Trey Hayden, Trey.Hayden@archbalt.org Deacon Thomas Yannuzzi, Deacontom@ccasta.org Staff Director of Adult Education & Social Outreach Bob Sutliff, 410-242-2292x111, Bob@ccasta.org Director of Family Faith Formation Cathy Carlin, 410-796-8150x309, Cathy@ccasta.org Director of Youth Ministry Shannon O Toole, 410-242-2292x114, Shannon@ccasta.org Parish Manager Ron Xifo, 410-796-1520x305, Ron@ccasta.org Administrator Religious Education Michele Poligardo, 410-796-2720x310, Michele@ccasta.org Director of Bereavement Mary Jane Thomas, 410-564-2395, Maryjane@ccasta.org Communications Karen Beach, 410-292-3023, Karen@ccasta.org Director of Liturgical Music Paul Lavin, Paul@ccasta.org High School Youth Minister Jesse Poligardo, 410-242-2292x115, LifeTeen@ccasta.org Principal, St Augustine School Denise Ball, Dball@staug-md.org Support Staff Executive Secretary, St Augustine Diane Hodges, 410-796-1520x301, Diane@ccasta.org Secretary, Ascension Darlene Ciepiela, 410-242-2292x110, Darlene@ccasta.org Religious Education & STAND Coordinator Kim Brown, 410-564-2396, Kim@ccasta.org Receptionist, St. Augustine Donna Pecoraro, 410-796-1520x302, Donna@ccasta.org Part Time Assistant, Ascension Roxanne Bernhardt, 410-242-2292x116, Roxanne@ccasta.org Other Ministries Altar Server Coordinator Shawn Carlin, shawncarlin1985@yahoo.com Children s Choir Elaine Shelly, elainefshelly@gmail.com, 410-455-9947 Columbarium Ron Xifo, ron@ccasta.org Divine Mercy Prayer Group Barbara Kelly, barkel2342@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/cenacleofdivinemercymd/ Family & Children s Ministry Andrea Seurkamp/Laurie Kaplan, familyandfaith2@gmail.com Helping Hands Pat Pool 443-722-4893, Barbara Baran-Cisna, 410-917-2535 Knights of Columbus, St John Neumann Council James King, jimedking@aol.com Martha & Mary Ministry, Ascension campus Mary Hoban, mhoban006@gmail.com Martha & Mary Ministry, St Augustine campus Karan Bevers, karanbev@gmail.com Men s Club, Ascension campus Bill Miller, 410-242-8696 Our Daily Bread Volunteers- Diane Dingle, dinglebdf@msn.com Our Daily Bread Collections, Ascension campus Yvonne Loverde, 410-850-0688 Our Daily Bread Collections, St. Augustine campus Dawn Weglein, dawnweglein@yahoo.com Pastoral Council Co-Chairs Steve Shemenski, shemenskilaw@gmail.com and Pat Donohue-Galvin, dgalvinpatricia@gmail.com Pastoral Care & Greeters Ministry, St Augustine campus Marty Byerly, 410-242-2743 Pastoral Care & Greeters Ministry, Ascension campus Mary Hoban, mhoban006@gmail.com Prayer Circle Ministry Frank Stanitski, 410-796-4582, fspsosjs@verizon.net Prayer Shawl Ministry Marty Byerly, 410-242-2743 Right to Life Jon Shoemaker, jlshoem@gmail.com Sodality, Ascension campus Rose Garvey, 410-242-6173, rmglee2@comcast.net Sodality, St. Augustine campus Carol Bateman, carol.bateman@verizon.net Special Needs Faith Formation Michele Poligardo, 410-796-2720, Michele@ccasta.org WINE (Women in the New Evangelization) Cathy Carlin, 410-796-8150, Cathy@ccasta.org Ascension Church 4603 Poplar Avenue Halethorpe, MD 21227 Phone: 410-242-2292 MASSES Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:15 AM 10:30 AM Tues. & Thurs 9:00 AM Holy Days 12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:15 PM St. Augustine Church 5976 Old Washington Rd Elkridge, MD 21075 Rectory: 410-796-1520 Fax: 410-796-8172 Mass Schedule: ext. 4 Holy Day Masses: ext. 5 MASSES Saturdays: 5:00 PM Sundays: 7:30 AM 9:15AM, 10:45 AM 12:15PM, 5:00 PM Mon, Wed, Fri: 7:00 AM Holy Days Vigil: 7:00 PM 6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Reconciliation Saturday at 4:15 PM School: 410-796-3040 www.staug-md.org Page 7
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