catholicgators.org 1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville, Fl 32603-1839 (352) 372-3533 Fax (352) 378-9010 Sunday Mon-Fri. Saturday Mon, Th, Fri Tue, Wed MASS TIMES 9:00am Family Mass 11:30am 1:30pm (Spanish) 7:30pm 12:00pm Vigil OFFICE HOURS 10:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time RECONCILIATION M-F 4:30pm 5:20pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday Wednesday Friday 6:00-7:00pm 4:30-5:20pm 8:15-9:15am FIRST FRIDAY Mass of the Sacred Heart and Eucharistic Adoration ROSARY Monday-Friday 11:25am Home of the Amen, I say to you, I do not know you. Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Diaper Drive pg 4 Rise up pg 5 Virgen de la Providencia pg 7 Amén, te digo, no te conozco. Por lo tanto, mantente despierto, porque no sabes ni el día ni la hora. Mt 25:13
Information Clergy & Staff Members St. Augustine Church Pastor Father Marek Dzien Parochial Vicar Father Philip Timlin Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Gail Fitzsimmons RCIA and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Vincent Herzog Liturgy Coordinator Melissa Likamwa Music Coordinator Lindsey Tran Religious Education Coordinator Elena Melendez Facilities & Operations Manager Mary T. Wise Bookkeeper Lee Ann Andrewskiewicz Parish Secretaries Brian Gulig Cecile Sands Communications Liaison Itzel Guzman The Catholic Student Center Director of the Catholic Student Center Father David Ruchinski Assistant Director Ashley Hemingway Campus Minister Sandy DeTeresa Director of Development Mel Rio Campus Ministry Assistant Sr. Ana-Luisa Galvan Alumni Outreach Coordinator Lauren Troncoso Parish Evangelization Team Coordinator Natalie Molina Seminarian Clay Ludwig FOCUS Missionaries Andrew Collins Drew Decker Kassandra Leal Hayley Tomilson Chloe Page Date Intentions Events Sunday, November 12 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 6:12-16 1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14 Mt 25:1-13 Monday, November 13 USA: Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Wis 1:1-7 Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday, November 14 Wis 2:23 3:9 Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday, November 15 Wis 6:1-11 Lk 17:11-19 Thursday, November 16 Wis 7:22b 8:1 Lk 17:20-25 Friday, November 17 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Wis 13:1-9 Lk 17:26-37 Saturday, November 18 Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9 Lk 18:1-8 The Tabernacle Candle is being sponsored this week in memory of Anna de Ricon by Paco Rabell 9:00am Pennymon & Bodoh Families by Waulene Pennymon 11:30am Victoria Adu 1:30pm Ann de Rincon by Ambaro Neely Benjamin Lim by Dula Lim 7:30pm For the Parish 12:00pm 12:00pm Caroline Chlebak by Danny Wilcoxon Deceased members of the Pinheiro Family by Shireen Williams 12:00pm 12:00pm birthday & anniversaries for staff, clergy & friends Souls in Purgatory by Freddy Rojas 12:00pm 9:45am Sunday Religious Ed 12:30am Life Teen/Edge 2:30pm Cafecito 3:00pm Spanish RCIA 7:00pm RCIA 6:00pm Holy Hour 7:00pm Grupo de Oracion 7:00pm High School Confirmation Prep 4:30pm Student Music Ministry Rehearsal 6:15pm Newman Dinner 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study 7:00pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal 4:30pm Holy Hour 7:00pm Cursillo 9:15pm Ministry Formation 6:00pm Upper Room 6:00pm Men s Night 7:00pm Holy Hour in Spanish 7:00pm Nueva Bible Study 8:15am Holy Hour Vigil Mass RCIA Sacramental Preparation Sacrament of Marriage Sacrament of Baptism Contact Vincent Herzog at vincent@catholicgators.org Call the office for information on First Reconciliation, First Communion, High School Confirmation, & Adult Confirmation preparation. Couples should meet with a priest at least eight months prior to the wedding. The wedding date should not be set before talking with a priest. Contact Gail Fitzsimmons at gail@catholicgators.org for an orientation session. Baptism preparation classes are held in the conference room the first Saturday of each month, from 10:00am to 11:30am. The classes are required for parents and godparents. Please call the parish office for additional information. 2
Parish Stewardship STEWARDSHIP Masses on November 5, 2017 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Offertory $7,544.56 MercedarianSisters $5.00 E-GivingOffertory $2,110.00 PoorBox $209.20 E-GivingStudentCenter $585.00 AlphaIncome $1,420.00 SanctuaryRenovation $105.00 LIFETEEN $36.00 StudentCenter $100.79 TOTALSTEWARDSHIP $12,115.55 STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHT - THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November12,2017 As a professor with a Ph.D. at the University of Florida, this week s first reading and gospel speak to me since they deal with wisdom. However, before going any farther, it is critical to separate wisdom from knowledge. Knowledge is facts, information, and skills acquired by a person. However, wisdom is the capacity of judging rightly in matters relating to life and conduct. I am sure that many a student has prayed for knowledge before an exam, and I am doubtful that such prayers are answered as the student requested, unless, of course, the student had prayed initially for wisdom, which would have guided them to study well in the first place! You see, knowledge is about knowing facts, but wisdom is about knowing what to do. St. John tells us that loving God is doing his will (1 John 5:3), and to do his will we must know his will. Through God s Word and his Church, we know God s will: Blessed are we, O Israel; for what pleases God is known to us! (Baruch 4:4). Yes, God has revealed his will to us, what pleases him! How wonderful! And this is not a matter of intelligence reserved for professors; it is a matter of wisdom, which is a gift of the Spirit. And Jesus tells us that God will grant the gift of the Spirit if we but ask How much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him? (Luke 11:13). As people like to say, This is not rocket science (or microbiology, in my case). This is praying for the Spirit, opening our being to His Wisdom, and reading God s Word to know his will that which pleases him. It s easy to focus on this when we are facing major life decisions. However, we should strive to know and do God s will in everything that we do all through our day every day of our life. Obeying God s commands through his will is loving God, and loving God is the first and greatest of the commandments. We are stewards of the wisdom of knowing what is pleasing to God. Let us partake of and develop this gift in all that we do. Paul Gulig Member, Stewardship Committee and Chair, Parish Council 3
Around the parish, greater Gainesville and the Diocese Diaper Drive We are having a diaper drive now through December. All sizes, from newborn to pull-ups are needed at Catholic Charities. Place donations in the box located in the vestibule. Life Teen Fundraiser Upcoming Events Nov. 13 Theology on Tap Gainesville Guest Speaker: Robin Shipley on "Youth the Faith and Vocational Discernment Synod" 7:00 p.m., Blackadder Brewing Company, 618 NW 60th Street, Gainesville For details, email rshipley@dosafl.com Nov. 18 Ordination to the Diaconate Bishop Estevez will ordain Martin Ibeh to the transitional diaconate. 10:30 a.m., Christ the King Catholic Church, Jacksonville Priests and deacons please RSVP to Christ the King by Nov. 13 if you plan to concelebrate Mass Call (904) 724-0080 or email rectory@ctkcatholic.com Help us raise funds for St. Augustine s LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry! Our Life Teen Youth Ministry for middle and high school youth meets every Sunday and our mission is to lead teens closer to Christ. This ministry runs completely on volunteers and we need your help to continue to thrive. How can you help? 1. PRAY! We always ask for prayers for our leaders, our teens, and their families. 2. DONATE! Please see the LIFE TEEN Donation Board in the vestibule! Pick a card and donate $1-$100. How will the money be used? Meeting Supplies January 2018 Retreat Hotel and Travel for Steubenville, Orlando, Summer 2018 Core Leader Training Service Projects and Mission Trips Thank you for your support for this ministry! All who die in God s grace and friendship still need to achieve purification. The Catholic Church gives the name Purgatory for this final preparation for eternal life. This is not a stage of punishment, but rather a stage of readiness. This doctrine is found in the Tradition of the Church, dating back to the Middle Ages. (CCC#1030-1031) Tax Statements All donors who contributed $200 or more to our parish during 2017, will receive a charitable tax statement via U.S.Mail. Please do not call the office unless you do not receive this statement by January 31st. If your contributions were less than $200 and you would like a statement, please contact our bookkeeper. Bulletin deadlines BulletinsubmissionsareduebyMonday at8:00p.m. Pleaseemailyourrequeststo itzel@catholicgators.org. 4
Catholic Student Center and Young Adult Ministries Come join the Upper Room! A Catholic group of graduate students and young professionals. Email vincent@catholicgators.org for more information. 5
Ministerio Hispano Jornada de Salud El domingo 12 de Noviembre se llevará a cabo una charla sobre la salud de la mujer. Este evento contará con la presencia de la Dra. Johana Rondón en colaboración con el Rural Women's Health Project. Los esperamos a las 2:30 pm después de la misa en español en la biblioteca de la Iglesia, contamos con tu presencia. Virgen de Guadalupe Todos los que mueren en la gracia y la amistad de Dios todavía necesitan para Alcanzar la purificación. La iglesia católica da el nombre de Purgatorio para esta preparación final para la vida eterna. Esto no es una etapa de castigo, sino más bien una etapa de preparación. Esta doctrina se encuentra en la tradición de la iglesia, que se remonta a la edad media. (CCC#1030-1031) El 12 de diciembre estaremos celebrando a nuestra señora de Guadalupe. Si usted desea ser padrino de este evento, puede donar dinero de acuerdo a sus posibilidades, su nombre será publicado en el boletin. Si su donación iguala los 20$ o más recibirá en adición una playera (camiseta, T-shirt) a su escogencia con la Virgen de Guadalupe impresa en la misma. La señora Araceli Ibañez estará en la salida de la Iglesia recolectando fondos y nombres a partir de este domingo hasta el domingo 10 de diciembre 6
Greater Gainesville, catholic schools, the Diocese and The parish The St. Vincent de Paul Society November 12 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time In today s Gospel, Jesus challenges us to stay awake by taking time to seriously look at ourselves, the priorities of our lives, and how we are growing spiritually. Ask yourself What would Jesus Christ do? and then put a gift in the poor box or participate in a Thanksgiving food drive so that those who are suffering will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving. If you would like more information about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul or know someone who needs assistance, please call 352-222-0588. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - November Remembrance of the Dead Please fill out the following form and return to the front office to have your deceased loved ones remembered in our Book of Life as well as our November Prayers for the Dead. If you would like to remember a couple or a family, please group these names into one line (i.e. John and Jane Smith or the Smith Family ). More forms are available in the front office or online. As is custom in our parish, pictures of your loved ones can be displayed on the church windowsills during the month of November. Please turn in frames to the front office. 7