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June 28, 2020

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time www.ccasta.org

“Receive, live, and share Christ” - from the CCASTA Mission Statement

The Gospel today talks about making some hard choices that result in Jesus being the most important

thing in our lives. Jesus is not telling us to reject our family or stop loving them, but to realize when we love Jesus above all, it helps us love our family, friends and others better. This Gospel is about having our priorities right and making sure Jesus is the priority. We all know that is not easy. It means making tough choices in our lives to take up our crosses every day and to give our life away for Christ. Those are not easy things for us to do, but it is what making Jesus the priority of our lives needs to look like. At the end of the Gospel, Jesus gives us some encouragement; He will surely not lose his reward. As hard and challenging as it is to make Jesus the priority, to take up our crosses and to live for Him and not ourselves, we need to keep our eyes on the prize that those sacrifices will not be forgotten. For Jesus assures that He will never forget what has been done and sacrificed for Him. When we begin to think the cost is too great or the sacrifice too hard to make Jesus the priority, let us reassure our-selves with the reward promised to those who are truly His disciples.

Loving Jesus

-Fr. John

This past May, when we were still live-streaming all our Masses, Fr. John confirmed a new member, parishioner Diana Hixon. Diana works for the military and is leaving for Hawaii shortly. Here she shares a little of her story: What religion did you practice before becoming Catholic? I have always been Catholic Who was helpful to you along the way? My sister, Karen Hixon, Bob Sutliff for leading and sharing all his knowledge about the Catholic church, Janet Ancheta for also sharing her thoughts and knowledge, Ernie Willinghan for sharing her knowledge and her amazing cooking with the group, and everyone else who was supportive along the way.

Saturday, July 4th Mass All parish offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd

in honor of the holiday. There will be a special Mass at 9 AM on Saturday, July 4th at Ascension to celebrate

Independence Day.

Welcome

to the

Church! Newly confirmed CCASTA parishioner, Diana Hixon (on the right) with Karen Hixon, her sister at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

St. Augustine

Friday, July 3rd 12 Noon - 7:00 PM

Ascension

Monday, July 20th 12 Noon - 7:00 PM

Our Prayer Intention for June:

For a greater respect for all Human Life.

Your prayers are crucial to becoming a mission-driven active

community!

Interested in Hosting the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima?

Have her in your home for two weeks and pray the Rosary daily for peace in the world plus all your other intentions. Call or email Paul Peyla to schedule:

Peyla@verizon.net, 443-636-1459

Liturgical Calendar

June 29th Solemnity of Sts. Peter

and Paul - Apostles

June 30th First Martyrs of the

Church of Rome

July 1st St. Junipero Serra -

Priest

July 3rd St. Thomas the Apostle

If you have any sick among you for whom you would like us to pray,

please contact Ascension at 410-242-2292 St. Augustine 410-796-1520 to

request a person to be added to the prayer list. Names will appear in the

next bulletin and be entered into our Book of Prayer in front of the Mary Altar

at each church. This week we pray for

Timmy Tully, Sr.

Please also pray for all of our faithful departed.

May they rest in peace with the Risen Lord Jesus!

Prayers for Our Sick

The CCASTA Social Action Committee invites you to a timely “Conversation on Racism”

On Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30 pm, we’ll kick off a three-session Zoom series for all parishioners, high school age and above. Several parishion-

ers will share their personal stories, including Deborah Jones, the first African-American student to attend St. Augustine School in 1955.

Mark your calendar for the following dates: July 15, 22 , & 29 If you would like to share your story or contribute to the conversation,

Please email Frank Stanitski, frank.stanitski@gmail.com

Thank You, Msgr. Lizor

After many years of serving each week at CCASTA, Msgr. Joseph Lizor, because of the pandemic and recently turning 88, has decided he can no longer help us on weekends. We are grateful to him for all his faithful service to this parish these

many years. Once we can have large gatherings again, we will have a celebration to invite him and thank him properly for his service. In the meantime, I would

encourage you to send Monsignor notes of gratitude.

Monsignor’s address is: Heartlands

3010 North Ridge Road #C509 Ellicott City, MD 21043

What was your favorite part about the CCASTA Becoming Catholic classes? My favorite part was learning about all the details of the Catholic Church that I did not know before. What are you looking forward to now that you are in full communion with the Church? I look forward to learning more and more about the Catholic church. Welcome, Diana! We’re so glad to have you.

-Fr. John

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Are you praying for a child getting ready for First Communion? Thank you for remembering this student in your prayers.

Please consider sending them a congratulatory card. We’re collecting your cards now

Here’s how to send … Address to

CCASTA name of First Communicant

5839 Augustine Ave. Elkridge, MD 21075

Please write “First Communicant” in bottom corner of envelope You can also drop off in the orange bin on the front porch of the same address

Questions? Contact Cathy at 410-796-8150 or cathy@ccasta.org

First grader this fall at a public school?

Then you want to register for GIFT! One year of religious education is required prior

to the year when children receive First Communion https://ccasta.org/grades-k-7

Questions? Contact Cathy Carlin 410-796-8150 or cathy@ccasta.org

2020-21 First Reconciliation & Eucharist Information will be mailed in late July

Children enrolled in GIFT and the parish school are in our data base, but if your child is in 2nd grade in a

private school, please contact us to be added to our list. cathy@ccasta.org or 410-796-8150

We can still help you get ready for your child’s baptism

We’re here to help you get ready to have your baby, toddler, or preschooler baptized

Have a school age child or teen wanting to be baptized? We can help you with that, too!

Contact Cathy Carlin at cathy@ccasta.org or 410-796-8150 Next In-Person Session is July 18 at Brewer Hall

Next online Baptism Prep Session is August 15th Here’s the link to register https://www.ccasta.org/baptism-classes

Thank you VBS Donors!

We are looking forward to Virtual VBS in a couple of weeks. Your donations are helping us to make it possible for

it to be a special experience even though we can’t meet in person.

Cross this one off your to-do list and save!

Registration for faith formation for Kindergarten – 7th grade We have an early bird discount!

https://ccasta.org/grades-k-7 Questions?

Contact Cathy Carlin410-796-8150 or cathy@ccasta.org

WE ARE STILL LIVE-STREAMING

SUNDAY MASS

(and daily Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Join us Sunday, June 28th at 10:30 AM

and Sunday, July 5th

at 10:45 AM

on our website (CCASTA.org)

or on our public Facebook page

Do You Know Someone Who Needs Prayers?

Our Parish Prayer Circle prays for your needs

and special inten-tions. To place a peti-

tion or join those pray-ing, contact

Frank Stanitski at 410-796-4582 or

fspsosjs@verizon.net

Our Daily Bread Casserole

Collections

Ascension Campus Friday, July 24th 7:30AM-8:45AM

St Augustine Campus Saturday, July 25th 9:00AM-10:00AM

Stewardship

& Finances

June 20 th – 21 st

Offertory: $7,581.00

Offertory Loose:

$233.00

Second

Collection: $395.00

Poor Box:

$551.25

EFT:

$23,974.00

Mass

Attendance 492

Second

Collection

July 4th - 5th

will be for

Maintenance

& Repairs.

CELEBRANT TIME INTENTION

ASCENSION

Sun. June 28

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA...….......8:15 AM……..…............Parishioners

Fr. John Williamson ……................10:30 AM*……....….…....Bernie Ziolkowski

Tues. June 30 ..................................9:00 AM*....................Herman J. Bullinger

Thurs. July 2 ...………..…...................9:00 AM*….…..............Carolyn Fitzsimmons

Sat. July 4 (Independence Day)

Fr. John Williamson ……………………..9:00 AM…………………..John G. Kordusky

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA……...…..4:00 PM…………...........William & Margaret Robey

Sun. July 5

Fr. John Williamson ……….....….......8:15 AM……..…............Carl P. Bernhardt

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA ..........10:30 AM..……....….…....William Heinbuch, Sr

ST. AUGUSTINE

Sun. June 28

Fr. John Williamson *DTA...............7:30 AM......................Father’s Day Remembrance

Fr. John Williamson *DTA...............9:15 AM......................Ed Shilling

Fr. Bill Spacek ………………..............10:45 AM…....................Barbara Dorsey Prisco

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA………...12:15 PM....…….….........Rufina Erharbor

Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA……........5:00 PM...…….............James Prisco III

Mon. June 29 .…..…..….…...……….....7:00 AM….…….…….…..Father’s Day Remembrance

Wed. July 1 ......…...........................7:00 AM………..............Joseph & Dorothy Neubauer

Fri. July 3 …..….…….........................7:00 AM…....................James Prisco, III

Sat. July 4 (Independence Day)

Fr. John Williamson .……................ 5:00 PM.......................Barbara Dorsey Prisco

Sun. July 5

Fr. Marty Hammond *DTA..............7:30 AM......................Marie Pantalone

Fr. Bill Spacek *DTA........................9:15 AM.......................Isabel Tablante

Fr. John Williamson ..……..............10:45 AM*…..................Parishioners

Fr. John Williamson *DHA.............12:15 PM....…….….........Paul Erhabor

Fr. John Williamson ..……................5:00 PM...……..............Mary Jo Murden

* Masses will continue to be live streamed 9:00 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays and alternate between the Ascension 10:30 AM and St. Augustine 10:45 AM on Sundays.

Mass Celebrants & Intentions

Fr. Bill Spacek will celebrate Mass off-site for the following intentions during the coming weeks:

Shari Shriver Laun, William Lenczycki, Carol Houseman, John Kordusky, Merle Litz, Carolyn Fitzsimmons, and The Vogl Family.

Fr. John A. Williamson, Pastor, 410-796-1520, 410-242-2292, Jwilliamson@archbalt.org

Deacon Trey Hayden, Trey.Hayden@archbalt.org

Deacon Thomas Yannuzzi, tyannuzzi@archbalt.org, 410-242-2292

Staff

CCASTA Business Manager/Columbarium — Ron Xifo, 410-796-1520, Ron@ccasta.org

Communications Director — Karen Beach, 410-292-3023, Karen@ccasta.org

Director of Engagement for Adult Faith & Small Faith Groups — Bob Sutliff

410-242-2292, Bob@ccasta.org

Director of Engagement & Faith Formation of Families and Women — Cathy Carlin

410-796-8150, Cathy@ccasta.org

Director of Engagement for Volunteers & Parishioners — Mary Hoban

410-796-1520, mary@ccasta.org

Director of Engagement for Youth & Young Adults — Shannon O’Toole

410-242-2292, Shannon@ccasta.org

Director of Religious Education & Special Needs Faith Formation — Michele Poligardo

410-796-2720, Michele@ccasta.org

Liturgical Music Director — Paul Lavin, Paul@ccasta.org

Principal, St Augustine School — Denise Ball, Dball@staug-md.org, 410-796-3040

Support Staff

Executive Manager — Donna Pecoraro, 410-796-1520, Donna@ccasta.org

Administrative Assistant, Ascension campus — Darlene Ciepiela, 410-242-2292, Darlene@ccasta.org

Administrative Assistant for Religious Ed -- Kim Brown, 410-564-2396, Kim@ccasta.org

Office Assistant, Ascension campus— Roxanne Bernhardt, 410-242-2292, Roxanne@ccasta.org

Other Ministries

Altar Server Coordinator — Shawn Carlin, shawncarlin1985@yahoo.com

Bereavement Support Groups — Lisa Uhl, Lisauhl12@gmail.com

CCASTA St Vincent de Paul — Dawn Weglein & Bob Smith, 410-242-2292

Divine Mercy Prayer Group — Barbara Kelly, barkel2342@gmail.com

Family & Children’s Ministry — Laurie Kaplan, familyandfaith2@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus, St John Neumann Council — James King, jimedking@aol.com

Legion of Mary — Bernie Taylor, berniecocotaylor@gmail.com and Paul Peyla, peyla@verizon.net

Martha & Mary Ministry, Ascension campus — Mary Hoban, mary@ccasta.org

Martha & Mary Ministry, St Augustine campus — Karan Bevers, karanbev@gmail.com

Men’s Club — 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, Prayer Shawl, and Helping Hands, St Augustine campus —

Marty Byerly, 410-242-2743

Prayer Circle Ministry —Frank Stanitski, 410-796-4582, fspsosjs@verizon.net

Pro Life — Bernie Taylor, berniecocotaylor57@gmail.com / Jon Shoemaker, jlshoem@gmail.com

Social Action — Connie McDonnell, connie.mcdonnell531@verizon.net

Sodality, Ascension campus — Rose Garvey, 410-242-6173, rmglee2@comcast.net

Sodality, St. Augustine campus — Carol Bateman, carol.bateman@verizon.net

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

St Augustine School:

410-796-3040

www.staug-md.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