S T AU G U S T I NE C ATHOLIC CH U RC H 185 N Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 - (360) 675-2303 Parish Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 12 noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Parish E-mail: Information@StAugustineOH.org Visit us on the web at www.staugustineoh.org MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm St Augustine Spanish 1st Saturday 7:00 pm St Augustine Sunday 8:00 am St Augustine 9:30 am St Augustine 11:15 am St Mary Latin 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00 am St Augustine Thu, Fri & 1st Sat 9:00 am St Augustine Thursday 12:10 pm St Mary Latin Friday 12:00 pm St Augustine CONFESSION Friday 8:30 am & 11:30 am St Augustine Saturday 4:00 pm St Augustine 3rd Sunday 12:15 pm St Mary ANOINTING OF THE SICK & HOLY COMMUNION Please call the Parish Office PARISH MINISTERS Pastor Administration Sacramental Prep & Adult Faith Formation Religious Education Music Director Administrative Assistant Rev. Paul Pluth, JCL Mary A. Waters Peggy Smith Rowena Harless Kathleen Dodge-DeHaven Tamara Sykes
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel. Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 28, 2015 When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. - G.K. Chesterton In the second collection today, we are supporting Pope Francis in his charitable works. The Peter s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to allow Pope Francis to help the most disadvantaged: victims of war and natural disasters, and others in serious. This is our opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today s collection. NEW MASS TIME Beginning July 13, an additional Mass will be celebrated 9:00 am on Mondays, subject to Father Paul s availability. Pope Francis to Planet Earth What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? Pope Francis asks this question in his new letter to every person on the planet, titled Laudato Si (Praise Be): On Care for Our Common Home. Pope Francis began his work career as a scientist a chemist. Now, as Pope, he examines what we are doing to planet Earth our common home and how that is impacting all of us who are this world. Long anticipated, and hotly debated by economists, climate change scientists, and US presidential candidates, Pope Francis encyclical (circular letter) throws down a challenge to each of us to change our ways and rescue our common home. See the insert and visit www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/ environment/index.cfm to find out more about Pope Francis letter.
E V E N T S & A N N O U N C E M E N TS Something Awful is coming! It s not too late to sign up for the RE Youth Summer theater program from June 29 - July 25. Children aged 6-18 are encouraged to take part in this fun, free, summer activity. Contact Rowena Harless at 675-2303 for more details and registration information. Rachel s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion - Rachel s Vineyard Retreat, be infused with the merciful and infinite love of Jesus. July 31 Aug 2, 2015. Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673) Parish Picnic, August 22 at Rocky Point - Save the Date!!! We Need Your H E L P The Funeral Reception Committee is in the food planning phase. We need to develop a list of volunteers who will make a personal commitment to occasionally provide side dishes and desserts for funeral receptions, usually on very short notice. Personal commitments are necessary in order to move forward to the next stage of planning. If you are interested in providing side dishes or a dessert for funeral receptions, please contact: Candy Kelly, 320-5393 or galiccook@yahoo.com Dahlia Blackburn, 682-2739 or dahlia_blackburn@yahoo.com Thank you for considering being a part of this valuable ministry. Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat June 27th - July 4th 5:00 pm Vigil Mass (Claire Megan Miletta, RIP) 8:00 am Mass (Our Parishioners, INT) 9:30 am Mass (Bob & Crispina Peters, RIP, Mario Hinojosa, RIP, Michael Villafana, RIP) 10:30 am CDA Meeting, CR 1 11:00 am Latin Mass (Rosella Egan, RIP) 1:00 pm RE Summer Program, PH/ST 4:30 pm Agape, PH/K 7:00 am POETS, CH 1:00 pm RE Summer Program, PH/ST 4:45 pm Exercise Group, CR 1/2 1:00 pm RE Summer Program, PH/ST 9:00 am Mass (Robert Feist, RIP) 10:00 am St. Maria s Guild, CR 1/2 1:00 pm RE Summer Program, PH/ST 4:30 pm Exercise Group, PH 6:30 pm Spanish Choir, ST 7:30 pm Adoration, CH Office Closed - Independence Day 8:30 am Confessions, CH 9:00 am Mass (Carmen Mamaril, RIP, Helen & Dick Hartman, RIP) 9:30 am Adoration 9:45 am First Friday Reception, PH INDEPENDENCE DAY 9:00 am Mass (The United States of America, INT) 4:00 pm Confessions, CH Weekly Stewardship Weekly Parish Expense: $11,853 Total for June 21: $9,727 Thank you for your generosity! Prayer Requests For all who are ill, needing surgery, or are recovering from surgery. Cassie Head, Dan Cook Manuel Hinojosa, Jill Reed, Randy Hinojosa, Lynn Henricksen, Father Paul Lord, hear our prayer. To submit names of people who are in need of prayers, please contact the Parish Office at 675-2303, and their names will be published in the bulletin.
Religious Education News 6/28/15 If you are looking for a summer activity for your children then look no more! The Religious Education program is presenting a play as a summer activity titled, Something Awful. It This activity: is open to all young people from 6-18 years of age, and all registrants will be involved in the performance will last for 4 weeks beginning on June 29th and ending with performances on the weekend of July 24th/25th will have rehearsals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week from 1 pm to 3:30 pm during that time span will provide training in all aspects of theater, both on stage and back stage roles is written and directed by our parishioner, Stan Thomas. Your child/children will experience a world of fun and adventure while learning about the theater. The summer activity will end with a performance to share with the whole congregation. Come and see us in the parish hall to register and audition starting at 1 pm on Monday the 29th. All proceeds from the play will go towards the WYD 2016 pilgrims. Kids aged 6-18 are invited to join a young lady as she sets out on a quest to find her missing brother. Along the way she encounters heroes, villains, a lazy cat and a dog detective and together they learn how to transform something awful into something better. No previous theater experience necessary! Adults who can help with choreography, costumes, make-up, set decorating, props and other technical skills are also encouraged to participate! We need teachers. Can you help? The RE program is in need of volunteer teachers for several grade levels for the next school year. If you are interested in helping the children of our parish learn about our faith, then we would love to have you. Teaching children can be so rewarding. Please consider giving your time and talent by teaching our young Catholics how to deepen their faith and love for our God. Pls. Email rharless@staugustineoh.org or call 675 2303 Ext. 4
J u n e 2 8 t h T h i r t e e n t h S u n d ay i n O r d i n a r y T i m e Summer Series: Catholicism RCIA Journey of Faith is hosting the 10 part DVD series CATHOLICISM WITH FR. ROBERT BARRON this summer. Open to the whole parish, come join us! Each segment is a stand alone segment, so come for as many as you can. Bring your catechism if you have one! Thursday evenings 6:30 pm BREAK UNTIL JULY 23RD~ Did you pick up a Pregnancy Care Clinic bottle? Please return them as soon as possible so we can send your donation to the Pregnancy Care Clinic. Thank you! The 5th Annual FAITH ON FIRE CATHOLIC FAMILY CONFERENCE Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers: Deacon Harold is a Benedictine Oblate of Mt. Angel Abbey and is known around the world as the "Dynamic Deacon", he is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose nononsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is sure to challenge and inspire those who hear him! Fr. Bryan Dolejsi: Fr. Bryan is currently the Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Seattle and the chaplain of Kennedy High School. Fr. James Kelleher, SOLT: Fr. Jim resides with Why do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross? The Sign of the Cross is a Christian sign. It is even more so a distinctively Catholic sign and prayer. Like our love for one another, is can also be said for the Sign of the Cross that by this all men will know that you are my disciples (Jn. 13:35) The Sign of the Cross gives witness to both those who make it and those who see in it that faith in Jesus Christ is a force in the world. In making & praying the Sign of the Cross, we proclaim the mysteries of the Trinity of Persons whom we name God, that the Son, Jesus came down from Heaven and suffered for us on the cross, and that the sure hope of redemption from sin flows from the cross and our original baptismal promises. From earliest times the Sign of the Cross was used in important ways. At prayer, when entering of leaving a church, when receiving a blessing, when in danger, We see this sacramental in all of the sacraments, but most especially at Mass. Look for it next time! The Sign of the Cross is not magic, but corresponds to the devout heart and mind of the believer. When this sign is made with reverence, it signifies our belief in God and our belief that in following Him closely and taking up our own cross as He asks, we will also enjoy eternal happiness with Him in Heaven. (CCC 2157) Save the Date: July 31 Aug 2 July 31 Aug. at St. Mary in Anacortes at St. Mary s in Anacortes. Registration: http://www.stmaryanacortes.org/ Faithformation/faithonfire.aspx the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) in Corpus Christi, Texas. SOLT is a community of disciples of Jesus and Mary serving on Ecclesial family teams composed of Priests, Religious and laity who strive to bring all peoples to union with the Most Holy Trinity. He is also the founder of the Eucharistic Family Rosary Crusade whose mission it is to spread the devotion of the Holy Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration, in the U.S. and abroad. Fr. Jim Northrop: Fr. Jim is the Pastor at St. Brendan parish in Bothell. He is also the State Chaplain for Catholic Daughters of Americas and Spiritual Director for Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Laudato Si : On Care For Our Common Home Bulletin Insert Praise be to you, my Lord. LAUDATO SI, mi Signore Praise be to you, my Lord. These are the words that open Pope Francis encyclical on ecology and care for God s creation. These words, quoting St. Francis of Assisi s beautiful canticle, remind us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. Pope Francis addresses Laudato Si to every person on the planet, for we all share a common home the earth. He focuses on a number of important themes. A Moral and Spiritual Challenge. The ecological crisis, Pope Francis writes, is a summons to profound interior conversion to renew our relationships with God, one another, and the created world. Care for God s Creation. God created the world and entrusted it to us as a gift. Now we have the responsibility to care for and protect it and all people, who are part of creation. Protecting human dignity is strongly linked to care for creation. We are All Connected. We are connected to the rest of the human family, to the created world, and to those who will come after us in future generations. Impact on the Poor. People in poverty have contributed least to climate change, yet they are disproportionately impacted by it. As a result of excessive use of natural resource by wealthy nations, those who are poor experience pollution, lack of access to clean water, hunger, and more. Called to Solidarity. We are one human family and have a shared responsibility for others and for creation. Wealthy countries have a responsibility to reduce consumption of non-renewal resources and should help poorer nations develop in sustainable ways. Technological and economic development must serve human beings and enhance human dignity, instead of creating an economy of exclusion, so that all people have access to what is needed for authentic human development. Supporting Life, Protecting Creation. Concern for nature is incompatible with failure to protect vulnerable human beings, such as unborn children, people with disabilities, or victims of human trafficking. A Time to Act. Pope Francis calls for a change in lifestyle and consumption. We can make important changes as individuals, families, and communities, and as civil and political leaders. Hope and Joy. Injustice is not invincible (no. 74) and we act knowing that we seek to live out God s vision of renewed relationships with God, ourselves, one another, and creation. How You Can Respond Each of us are called to take concrete steps from reducing consumption to working for political change to better care for creation. Here are some ideas. 1. Become more aware of our connectedness. Care for one another and creation includes understanding that everything is connected (no. 91) and that the economy, politics, community involvement, and technology all affect the future of the planet and humankind. How can we become more aware of our connectedness?
2. Changes to lifestyle and consumption habits can make a big difference. For example, get a re-usable water bottle, take shorter showers, walk, bike or take public transportation instead of driving, recycle, compost food waste, and buy energy efficient appliances. 3. Make changes institutionally at your parish, school, or workplace. For example, start recycling and composting, use washable dinnerware in cafeterias, share electronically instead of printing, do an energy audit, and install solar panels. 4. Support local efforts to solve environmental problems. Community groups around the country are working to make city, county, and state-wide changes that can make a big difference. Find out what is going on locally and get involved. 5. Contact your members of Congress to share Pope Francis message and urge action to address climate change. Sign up for action alerts with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at http://cqrcengage.com/catholicbishops/jphd. Prayer Triune Lord, wondrous community of infinite love, teach us to contemplate you in the beauty of the universe, for all things speak of you. Awaken our praise and thankfulness for every being that you have made. Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined to everything that is. God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love the common good, advance the weak, and care for this world in which we live. The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty. Praise be to you! Amen. Excerpted from A Christian prayer in union with creation, in Laudato Si, no. 246 For More Information U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops webpage on Environment and Environmental Justice (www.usccb.org/environment) Catholic Climate Covenant (www.catholicclimatecovenant.org) WeAreSaltAndLight.org
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July Daily Scripture Readings 2015 1 Wed 13 wk in Ord Time Gn 21:5, 8-20a Ps 34:7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Mt 8:28-34 2 Thu 13 th wk in Ord time Gn 22:1b-19 Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 Mt 9:1-8 3 Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas Eph 2:19-22 Ps 117:1bc, 2 Jn 20:24-29 4 Sat 13 th wk in Ord Time Gn 27:1-5, 15-29 Ps 135:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 Mt 9:14-17 5 14 th Sunday in Ord Time EZ 2:2-5 Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 2 Cor 12:7-10 Mk 6:1-6 6 Mon 14 th wk in Ord Time Gn 28:10-22A Ps 91:1-2, 3-4, 140-15ab Mt 9:18-26 7 Tue 14 th wk in Ord Time Gn 32:23-33 Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b & 15 Mt 9:32-38 8 Wed 14 th wk in Ord Time Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19 Mt 10:1-7 9 Thu 14 th wk in Ord Time Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 Mt 10:7-15 10 Fri 14 th wk in Ord Time Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 Mt 10:16-23 11 Memorial of St. Benedict, Abbot Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7 Mt 10:24-33 12 15 th Sunday in Ord Time Am 7:12-15 Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Eph 1:3-14 or Eph 1:3-10 Mk 6:7-13 13 Mon 15 th wk in Ord Time Ex 1:8-14, 22 Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8 Mt 10:34 11:1 14 Memorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Ex 2:1-15a Ps 69:3, 30-31, 33-34 Mt 11:20-24 15 Memorial of St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Ex 3;1-6, 9-12 Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7 Mt 11:25-27 16 Thu 15 th wk in Ord Time Ex 3:13-20 Ps 105:1 & 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26-27 Mt 11:28-30 17 Fri 15 th wk in Ord Time Ex 11:10 12:14 Ps 116:12-13, 15 & 16bc, 17-18 Mt 12:1-8 18 Sat 15 th wk in Ord Time Ex 12:37-42 Ps 136:1 & 23-24, 10-12, 13-15 Mt 12:14-21 19 16 th Sunday in Ord Time Jer 23:1-6 Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 Eph 2:13-18 Mk 6:30-34 20 Mon 16 th wk in Ord Time Ex 14:5-18 Exodus 15:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6 Mt 12:38-42 21 Tue 16 th wk in Ord Time Ex 14:21 15:1 Exodus 15:8-9, 10 & 12, 17 Mt 12:46-50 22 Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene Ex 16:1-5, 9-15 Ps 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27-28 Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 23 - Thu 16 th wk in Ord Time Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Mt 13:10-17 24 Fri 16 th wk in Ord Time Ex 20:1-17 Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 Mt 13:18-23 25 Feast of St. James, Apostle 2 Cor 4:7-15 Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 Mt 20:20-28 26 17 th Sunday in Ord Time 2 Kgs 4:42-44 Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 Eph 4:1-6 Jn 6:1-15 27 Mon 17 th wk in Ord Time Ex 32:15-24, 30-34 Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 Mt 13:31-35 28 Tue 17 th wk in Ord Time Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28 Ps 103:6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 Mt 13:36-43 29 Memorial of St. Martha Ex 34:29-35 Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 9 Jn 11:19-27 30 Thu 17 th wk in Ord Time Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a & 8a, 11 Mt 13:47-53 31 Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37 Ps 81:3-4, 5-6, 10-11ab Mt 13:54-58