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St. Augustine Catholic Church Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3rd, 2017
It was family time. The celebration of the feast
of Saint Augustine was all a family time. People came together in prayer, fellowship and sharing. The church family came together as the Scriptures say, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s peo-ple live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1.
Holy Mass was beautiful, with melodious singing
and active participation by all. Church environment was lovely and crisp. In our search for meaning, Saint Augustine is definitely a great exemplar. I believe that looking at the life and times of Saint Augustine everyone can find inspiration that chal-lenge us to be better people.
Our gathering after the Holy Mass was wonder-
ful. There was so much food, with great variety, tastes and allurements. It was just impossible not to try the gourmet dishes. Even some of the passersby could not help but step in and taste some of the delicacies. Popsicles were a great hit with the children, not to mention the adults, given the heat of the day. “Little Francis” enjoyed a few of them!
Games were as much fun for children as well as
adults. I could see the fathers showing off their basketball skills while the children enjoying the wa-ter balloons. I, too, had a try at the ‘cake walk’ with no luck accompanying me. One of the children told me, ‘If you do like this on Sundays, we all would like to come to Church!’
I thank all the members of our Church who
made such a fun day possible. Thanks to those who set up and cleaned those who brought the food, those who organized the games and signed up to help with it all. I want thank our parish staff, especially Karen Glen and Doug Castro, who coor-dinated the celebration and saw to the food ar-rangements. Special thanks to Mike Marino, presi-dent of the Parish Council. April McNeely and the choir for their beautiful singing. Linda captured parts of the event on camera.
There was a smile on faces, joy in hearts,
warmth in the air and Jesus amidst us. ‘Christ is the center of our celebration; the Unseen Guest at every meal; the Silent Listener to every conversa-tion.’
Father Augustine
• Weekend Mass schedule • Saturday Vigil: 5 p.m.
Sunday Eucharist: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
• Weekday Eucharist • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Communion Service: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.
• Sacrament of Reconciliation • Saturday 4 p.m.
Also upon request
“ We are called by Christ to love Him, to follow Him and to bring Him to the world.”
Oakland, California • Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 3rd 2017
Saint Augustine Catholic Church
400 Alcatraz Ave Oakland, CA 94609 • www.staugustineoakland.com • Weekend Mass schedule •
Saturday Vigil: 5 p.m. Sunday Eucharist: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
• Weekday Eucharist • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Communion Service: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.
• Sacrament of Reconciliation • Saturday 4 p.m.
Also upon request
“ We are called by Christ to love Him, to follow Him and to bring Him to the world.”
Joy of the Gospel (Our Social Justice corner)
Look here for exciting opportunities to get involved in serving oth-
ers in our community. “I Prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty
because it has been out on the streets, rather than a Church which is un-
healthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security.” Joy of
the Gospel, Pope Francis #49.
As a Parish community we are now serving “Fellowship” coffee.
This coffee is a Free Trade, Organic blend coffee that is made available to
us through a partnership of Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade ministry.
We hope you will take the time to appreciate the coffee and know that the
purchase of the coffee helps insure fair and safe conditions for those who
grow, harvest and roast it. If you would like more information about this
change, please ask @ the Hospitality table.
Catholic Worker of Oakland Transitional housing, community ser-
vices, and weekly hot meals. Summer live-in interships available. Address:
4848 International Blvd. Oakland, CA Phone: 510-533-7375 Email: oak-
The Multicultural Institute Transitioning immigrants from poverty
and isolation to prosperity and participation. They need people to prepare
meals, perform legal help, tutor kids, train classes in construction. Address:
1920 Seventh St., Berkeley Phone: 510-848-4075 For more information on
any of our projects, please contact [email protected]
Beautiful Sunday
Pastor’s Note
Question of the Week
For Adults: In what concrete ways do you take up your cross and follow
Jesus?
For Children: When has it been difficult to be a follower of Jesus
St. Augustine Catholic Church Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3rd, 2017
Parish news
THANK YOU CHURCH!! ST. AUGUSTINE WAS CERTAINLY SMILING UPON THE COMMU-
NITY AS WE CELEBRATED 110 YEARS
Welcome
If you recently moved into the neighborhood and have been attending our
parish, we would love to invite you to pick up a registration form located on
the table in the back of the church next to the hospitality table. You may drop
it off in the collection basket at your convenience.
Rectory Hours Monday through Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm.
The rectory is closed on Fridays.
Save the Date
All volunteers and ministers are invited to our annual Ministry Apprecia-
tion Dinner on Thursday, September 21st. We will begin the evening with a
prayer service in the church at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner in the cafeteria at
6:30 pm.
Music Class
Our Music Director, April McNeely is offering music classes on how to read
music. They are held on Wednesday nights from 6 pm to 7 pm in the church.
Prayer Tree Please join members of the Prayer Tree to pray “Rosary for Peace” on the
1st Sundays of the month. Rosary for Peace begins at 9:15 AM , on following
days in 2017: September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th and December 3rd.
Taize Prayer Service
Quiet times of centering prayer, a brief reflection, shared petitions, framed with
simple music. All are welcome!" The service will begin on Thursday mornings
at 7:45 a.m. and will last approximately 25 minutes. No prior experience or training
is necessary in order to participate; all that is needed is a desire to meet with a small
group to spend time in prayer. If you would like more information, please contact
Susan Schaeffer at [email protected] or 415-935-1729
St. Vincent de Paul Society,
Parish Conference: Accepts Donations of Non-perishable Food, Bottled Water. Leave dona-
tions in the SVdP basket in vestibule. Thank you.
St. Augustine Catholic Church Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3rd, 2017
From the desk of the Ministry Coordinator
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Registration forms are now available for Family Faith Formation. Classes will
begin on Sunday, September 17th @ 9:10 am. All children Kinder – 6th grade are
encouraged to register in our program. This year we will have three separate classes,
with new teachers, in Family Faith Formation. Kindergarden/1st Grade, Marie Tre-
skunov. 2nd & 3rd Grade, Karen Glen. 4th -6th Grade, Natasha Mendez. Alyi Bar-
tolomeo will be joining us as a FFF aide, helping with the different age groups as
needed. As a team we have been preparing for the program over the summer and are
excited to announce some of the changes that will take place. The Catholic Church
and St. Augustine Parish acknowledge that the family, primarily the parents, are the
first teachers of the faith to their children. To grow together as a Parish community
one of the NEW additions to our program will be the Whole Family Faith Sunday.
Once a month, the Family Faith community will meet as one large group, instead of
the individual classes. The purpose of this Sunday will be to engage the Parents and
Children in faith together, that they can continue in their homes. This unique program
will take place at the same time and in the same setting as the Faith Formation
classes. We are excited about the opportunity to grow in our faith together. The Faith
Formation registration forms are available in the vestibule of the church. The calen-
dar for the year is also available on this form, as well as the Parish website. If you
have any questions about the program, please give me a call. Karen Glen/Ministry
Coordinator @ [email protected] or (510) 653- 8631
RCIA - Are you interested in learning more about becoming a Catholic? Have you
received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion and desire Con-
firmation? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults has begun. For more infor-
mation please contact Karen [email protected] or Jay Mitchell
[email protected] for more information.
Why Do Catholics Do That? – Join us for the next 4 weeks each Sunday, Sep-
tember 3rd, September 10th, September 17th and September 24th, from 9:10am to
10:10 in the Church chapel. All are welcome.
SAVE THE DATE: CATECHITICAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH @
10:30 AM MASS. Presentation and blessing of Catechists, Students and Families.
Please join us for this wonder Mass to begin our year of study together.
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30 FROM 9AM TO NOON
Safe Environment for Children Project – It is once again our cycle for training
all ministry volunteers in the Safe Environment program. There will be an onsite
class on Saturday, September 30 FROM 9AM TO NOON
Safe Environment for Children Project – It is once again our cycle for training
all ministry volunteers in the Safe Environment program. There will be an onsite
class on Saturday, September 30th or individuals can complete the program on line.
For more information please contact the Parish office.
Ministry schedule RCIA on Wednesday, August
30th @ 6:15 pm
Why Do Catholics Do That? ~
Sunday, September 3rd @ No
Class
Weekly Offering
August 27th Collection:
$3,719 Includes EFT
St. Vincent dePaul steward-
ship: $71.34
Piano Repair Fund: $9,768.
In our prayers
Please remember in your
prayers those who are ill: Ivan
Lieberburg, Andy Collins, Kevin
Rezak, Gloria Bautista, Gary
Richardi, Michael Dodds, Ethen
Laviene, Courtenay Redis,
Shirley Mitchell.
And those who have died: Jim McMurray, Filiberta Guiza
Gilda Gai.
Mass intentions Saturday, September 2nd,
2017, 5 p.m. Lawrence Brooks (+) Sunday, September 3rd 2017,
8 a.m Parishioners & Benefactors Sunday, September 3rd, 2017,
10:30 a.m. Kathy Garlicki (-) Sunday, September 3rd, 2017,
6 p.m. Gerald Rice Jr.
Electronic Funds Transfer IT MAKES EVERY SUNDAY COUNT!
Application Forms are in the back of the church
St. Augustine Catholic Church
400 Alcatraz Ave Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-8631 ext 110 www.staugustineoakland.com [email protected] Emergencies: (510) 653-8631 ext 111
Parish staff Parochial Administrator
Fr. Augustine Joseph (510) 653-8631 ext 100
Music Director April McNeely
(510) 504-4784 [email protected]
Ministry Coordinator Karen Glen
(510) 653-8631 ext 102 [email protected]
Office Manager Linda Prara-Jenkins
(510) 653-8631 ext 101 [email protected]
Douglas Castro/Maintenance
