S T A U G U S T I N E C AT H O L I C C H U R C H 185 N Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 675-2303 Rev. Paul Pluth, JCL, Pastor The Baptism of the Lord 1 3 J a n u a r y 2 019 C hristmas ends today! What? Wasn t it over last week with Epiphany and the coming of the Wise Men? Actually--no! The Season of Christmas goes through today, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord Jesus. Today s feast completes Christmas and continues Epiphany. Today, Jesus goes down to the Jordan River to be baptized by his cousin John. When Jesus comes up out of the water of the river (he was immersed), Jesus sees the sky split open and the Holy Spirit coming down on him, like a dove. Jesus hears the Father saying to him, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. (Mark 1:7-11). It s a remarkable moment, because the entire Trinity is present: Jesus, the Son of God, in the river; the Holy Spirit coming down from heaven; and the Father making his voice heard from heaven. From the moment of the Baptism of the Lord Jesus, Baptism is changed for us. Up to that moment, Baptism merely had been an outward sign of a decision than an individual had made for themselves. For example, John was baptizing persons who had chosen to repent and return to God. Being baptized by John was the sign of what that person had done for themselves. But, since the Baptism of the Lord Jesus, Baptism is filled the power of the Trinity. Now, when we baptize in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, all three Persons of the Trinity are present, charging Baptism with divine power to change the one being baptized and make him or her a child of God. Because the Trinity was there at Jesus Baptism, now the Trinity is there every time we baptize. The Son of God was born as a human child at Bethlehem. The Baptism of Jesus, Son of God, tells the good news that now, through our Baptism, God adopts us as his sons and daughters. That s why the Baptism of the Lord Jesus completes Christmas. The Baptism of the Lord Jesus also continues Epiphany because an epiphany is a revealing. At his Baptism, Jesus is revealed to be the Son of God, as he begins his ministry on earth, and brings us the gift of salvation! Father Paul Pluth
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. Pastor Administration Sacramental Prep, Adult Faith Formation, & Annulments Religious Education & Youth Ministry Director of Music Parish Ministers Rev. Paul R. Pluth, JCL Mary A. Waters Peggy Smith Rowena Harless Kathleen Dodge-DeHaven Administrative Assistant Ruth Joy Abrea Facilities Custodian Joe Blackburn Jim Kraft St Augustine Baby Boutique* The Pro Life Ministry of St. Augustine invites you to donate baby items to our St. A Baby Boutique. The following specific items are the ones most requested and most needed by the clients of Pregnancy Care Clinic (PCC): size 5 and 6 diapers, baby wipes, Similac Advance Formula, new baby bottles, Walmart Gift cards (PCC uses these gift cards to buy cribs & car seats). No baby furniture please and no used items. We also accept CASH or CHECK donations (please make checks payable to St Augustine and on the memo line write Pregnancy Care Clinic ). Donations accepted January 1-31; 1 volunteers will be in the Vestibule after every weekend Mass in January. *Benefits the Clients of the Pregnancy Care Clinic PRIEST, PROPHET AND KING by Bishop Robert Barron Take a deep, Biblical look at Jesus Christ; come discover who Jesus really was. The real priest, prophet and king foreshadowed in the Old Testament! Your own mission today, to be priest, prophet and king will become clearer to you! This study will begin on January 14 th and go for six weeks, ending on February 18 th. The study times are 10:00 am & again at 6:00 pm. The evening class needs to have a minimum of five people attending. Please call 360-675-2303 x5 to inform us of your intention to attend the evening class. You can order the recommended study guides from Word on Fire at: http://priestprophetking.wordonfire.org/ BAPTISM SCHEDULE Note: These times are subject to change. Please call Peggy Smith at 360-675-2303 to register before making final plans for your child s baptism JANUARY 2019 Class 1 Tues, Jan. 15, 2019 6:30-8:30 PM Class 2 Sat, Jan. 19, 2019 10:00 AM to Noon Baptisms February 16, 2019 morning FORMED.ORG The Catholic Faith On Demand REGISTER USING PARISH CODE G8FJ6Q 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. Marriage Preparation Are you engaged to be married? Preparations for weddings are a six-month process. Please call 360.675.2303 x5 to begin.
E V E N T S & A N N O U N C E M E N T S Bible Study Priest, Prophet and King by Bishop Robert Barron, Mondays, January 14 - February 18, 10:00 am and 6:00 pm classes (the evening class must have a minimum of five people attending). Please call the parish office at 360-675-2303 x5 to inform us of your intention to attend the evening class. Order the recommended study guide from Word on Fire at http://priestprophetking.wordonfire.org/ Safe Environment Training, January 15, Tuesday, 5:30 pm in classroom1/2. Please register at virtusonline.org or call the parish office at 360-675-2303 if you need assistance with your registration. Pro-Life Speaker, Katie Lodjic, will speak on Wednesday, January 23 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. End of Year Tax Statements will be emailed to parishioners with email and mailed to those without email by the end of January. Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, February 3 following the 8:00 am Mass Connect with Father Paul ppluth@staugustineoh.org Facebook www.facebook.com/ FatherPaulPluth Twitter www.twitter.com/@fatherpaulpluth Nine-day Novena for the SANTO NIÑO DE CEBU January 10 to 18, 2019 The last day of the novena, January 19, will be held inside St. Augustine Church at 6 pm, followed by a potluck in the parish hall. Kindly bring your favorite hot dish to share. For more information, please contact Ms. Bibi Albornoz at 360-679-2102 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. Please Pray for Our Family & Friends John Aguirre, Lynn Brown, Josephine Chittum, Tomasa Dagdagan, Raymond Ernest, Paula Fox, Theresa Frazer, Virginia Gracey, Ashley & Jonah Haas, Cassie Head, Tom Karney, Rose Kessler, Morris Nelson, Jack Newman, Kathryn Nienhuis, Jesse Olson, Juanita Robinett, 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 360-675-2303. Jan 12 Sat Jan 13 Sun Jan 14 Mon Jan 15 Tue Jan 16 Wed Jan 17 Thu Jan 18 Fri Jan 19 Sat January 12-19 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Vigil Mass with Youth (Jesus Lopez, RIP; Joseph Croteau, RIP; Don Stubenrauch, INT) 6:00 pm Youth Activity, PH/k 6:00 pm Baby Boutique, V 8:00 am Mass (Our Parishioners, INT) 9:00 am Coffee & Donuts, PH/K 9:00 am Baby Boutique, V 9:30 am Mass (Frank & Monique Franssen, INT; Rosendo Valez, RIP; Shiela Aguila, RIP) 10:30 am Coffee & Donuts, PH/K 10:30 am Baby Boutique, V 10:30 am Works of Mercy Meeting, CR1 Office Unavailable 10:00 am Bible Study, CR1 3:00 pm Divine Mercy, CH/CR3 4:30 pm Agape Meal, PH/K 6:00 pm Bible Study, CR1 7:45 am POETS, CH 10:00 am Rosary Makers 4:30 pm Fitness Group, PH/ST 5:30 pm Safe Environment Training, CR1/2 6:00 pm Filipino Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm Pro Life Meeting, CR3 6:30 pm Baptism Prep, PO 10:30 am RCIA, PO 4:00 pm Elem RE, All 6:30 pm MS/HS RE, All 6:30 pm Confirmation Class, PO 9:00 am Mass 9:45 am Divine Mercy, CH 10:00 am Ladies Prayer Group, CR3 10:00 am St. Maria Guild, CR1/2 2:30 pm Stewardship Commission, PO 4:00 pm SS/RCIA, PO 6:30 pm RCIA, CR1/2 6:30 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal, CR5 7:30 pm Adoration, CH 8:30 am Confessions 9:00 am Mass 9:30 am St. Cecilia Guild Mtg, CR1/K 9:45 am Adoration No activity in the morning Thank you for your Stewardship of Treasure! Weekly Expenses: $13,090 January 6 Collection: $26,274 (Includes all revenue except custodial collections and restricted bequests.) Please write your envelope # on your check.
GOD PROMISES HEALING! Healing of Emotions Healing of Despair & Distress Healing from Sinful Habits Healing from Addiction Healing of Physical and Mental Illness The Bible says God uses both Medicine and Prayer to Heal Us! Include Prayer in Your Health Plan! Open for all ages! Open for all ages! Sunday January 20 1 pm St Augustine Private Prayer Time with Fr Paul for Your Healing Benediction Confession Anointing
JANUARY 22, 2019 OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON The March for Life in Olympia will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. We will begin with Mass at 8:00 am at St Mary, Anacortes and the bus departs for Olympia at 8:30 am. The bus fare is $20 for adults and children 12 years of age and over. For children ages 5 to 11 years the fare is $10, and $5 for children under 5 years of age. You may sign up at the parish office or after Masses on the weekend of January 12-13. Please note that registration form and payment must be turned in at the same time. All reserved signups must be paid in advance by January 14, after which all unpaid seats will be open to those on a first-come, first-served basis (all signup fares are final). We will provide an onboard breakfast of muffins, oranges, coffee, and juice. Each person will need to provide their own lunch. Those who would like to help a person or a family who cannot afford the expense can make a donation to St. Augustine, designating it for the March for Life. The return trip is scheduled to depart from Olympia at 2:00 pm and to arrive at St. Mary at 5:00 pm. Please make all checks payable to St. Augustine Catholic Church. If you have any questions or special needs with bus fare, call Susan Tibbles in Anacortes (360-293-8598) or Walt Daspit in Oak Harbor (360-678-4535), Co-Chairs for St. Mary Respect Life Committee, or the St. Augustine Parish Office at 360-675-2303. 9 DAYS FOR LIFE: JANUARY 14-22, 2019 JOIN THOUSANDS AS WE PRAY FOR THE RESPECT OF HUMAN LIFE 9 Days for Life is a "digital pilgrimage" of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person's life. A multi-faceted novena highlighting a different prayer intention each day provides reflections, bonus information, and suggested actions. Check back soon at hp://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-acvies/january-roe-events/nine-days-ofprayer-penance-and-pilgrimage.cfm to subscribe to receive the novena by email, text message, or mobile app. Sign-up methods, as well as additional information and leaders' resources, will be posted as soon as possible at the website indicated above!