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CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE, Larchmont, New York MAY 06, 2018
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Pastor’s Corner
CHRISTIAN SYMBIOSIS As the early groups of Christian disciples grew and devel-oped, they had to learn to cope with the ordinary frictions that are an inevitable aspect of interpersonal relationships. People of diverse character and background with their qualities, flaws and differing likes and dislikes had to learn to relate to one another in mutual charity; in order for Christianity to thrive, its members had to enter into the symbiosis that we call community. For those who solve word puzzles, the Oxford Encyclopedia English Dictionary defines symbiosis as “a mutually interactive relationship between two living things, usually to the advantage of both.” The created universe is rife with fascinating examples of symbiotic relationships. For instance, the rhinoceros has very poor eyesight. But its tough hide is infested with ticks, which are a delicacy to a certain small bird that rides on its back, feasting on the insects and alerting the rhino to danger. Similarly, both the ratel (or honey badger) and the honey-guide bird are fond of honey, which they hunt together. With its keen eyes, the little bird easily finds the beehive and the ratel’s powerful claws tear it open, making the honey available to both. Believers may reflect on these examples of symbiosis and be awestruck at the wonder of such mutuality. They may also marvel at the divine plan that has so ordered and balanced the world around us. But this reflection must be carried further. As today’s readings indicate, the symbiosis that supports and sustains the harmony of the natural universe must also exist within the Chris-tian community because, before God, we remain as helpless as birds in the nest, with mouths open wide to receive food. With God, we are like beggars with outstretched hands, dependent upon God’s goodness, with nothing to offer in return. God will always be the giver, the benefactor; and we, the needy ones. But God has created human beings to be symbionts for one another. The relationship to which God calls us in Christ is to be characterized by a mutuality in which each and all of us can grow and thrive. The fact that symbiosis is not always readily or easily achieved was evident in the early church’s initial reluctance to welcome gentiles and to recognize them as equal sharers in God’s saving mercy. As the first reading from Acts indicates, Peter was aided by the Holy Spirit as he struggled in his relationship with Cor-nelius. Notice the fact that those who shared Peter’s ingrained prejudices and accompanied him to the Roman centurion’s home were surprised that gentiles were being as generously gifted by God as they had been. Because of the abiding presence of the Spirit, such surprises will continue to occur. Madeleine Delbrel, Celebrations May 1997.
MASS INTENTIONS
Week of May 7th — May 13th Monday, May 7th 7:45 am Harry Francis Twomey Jr. 9:00 am Maura O’Friel Tuesday, May 8th 7:45 am Madeline T. Rispoli 9:00 am Genevieve Fitzsimons Wednesday, May 9th 7:45 am Jocelyn Gill—Cloutier 9:00 am Alumni Camp St. Joseph Thursday, May 10th—Ascension of the Lord 7:45 am Frank Camble 9:00 am Thomas Livingston 12:00 pm Michelina Sarna 5:00 pm Patricia Gallacher Friday, May 11th 7:45 am Roy Lockwood 9:00 am John & Sarah Treacy Saturday, May 12th 9:00 am John Maloney 5:00 pm Lucy & Angelo Caricato
Sunday, May 13th 9:00 am Nellie & Paul Benjamin & Jeremy Leaf 10:30 am Rosa Fonti
12:00 pm Jane Hofmann 5:00 pm Father Joseph Foley Irwin
NOTE FROM THE PASTOR:
“It is the lover, (in the deep robust sense of the word), not the thinker , who really knows.” William McNamara
WE PRAY
For those who are ill, including: Sandy Albert, Marcos Aleixo, Cindy Augustine, Ellen R. Barbieri, Peter Benjamin, Frank Booth, Nelly Carillon, Debbie Coangelo, Teresa Cogan, Caryn Colombo, Conall Crean, Bernier De Comes, Melania DiDomizio, David DiPietro, Mary Ann Dolan, Marlene Dufort, Mark Elliott, Loren Finnell, Mary Elizabeth Fraioli, Marty Gary, Robert Glickman, Alessandria Glickman, Elea-nor Gordon, Kerry Hegarty, Robert Heyde, Harvey and Mary Humphrey, Carol Hrabsky, Fred Kriegel, Dorothy & Dave Lakso, Zachary Lawrence, Rose Leghorn, Lori Lamberti, Mary Lou Mannix, Martin Martinez, Bob Morris, Calum Murray, Elizabeth Murray, Patricia Clifford Newman, Doris Nogueira, Scotty Norton, Doris O’Toole, Jack Pastor, David Reilly, Annmarie Shower, Susan Testa, Annette Treacy, Joan Troc-coli, Carol Ulmer, Rosemary Walsh, Nicholas James Walsh, Martin Waters, Missy Wey, Mary Williams, and Billy Zar-cone. We also pray for all those intentions in our Book of Prayer
in the vestibule of the church. May all find healing and comfort in Jesus Christ.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP We are grateful to all who contribute so generously each week. We do recommend that you use parish en-velopes or ParishPay. Please call the rectory for details or to register.
Total Collection this week—$6,306.00 Total ParishPay was $4,500.00
Total Collection — $10,806.00 Second Collection Aid to Churches in Europe—$1,917.00 Attendance Last weekend was 867
Thank you for your support and generosity.
RENEW + REBUILD ST. AUGUSTINE’S 125th
ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN Currently St. Augustine has exceeded goal by $43,807 from 243 pledges/gifts. Our Parish’s 125th Anniversary Campaign will “officially” conclude on Pentecost Sun-day, May 20th. Kindly return all pledge cards prior to that time. 100% of the donations received above the Campaign Goal will be solely for Parish Campaign Pro-jects. It is important that everyone thoughtfully and prayerfully contemplates being part of our Campaign; whatever your financial resources will allow. The more people who join this Campaign, the more our Parish will be able to serve the Lord and the needs of the people. Being part of our Campaign, at whatever level, is a sign of our solidarity and participation in the future of the Par-ish. Pledges may be made over the course of five years. Pledge cards and pamphlets are in the pews and vesti-bule. Thank you.
PARISHWIDE LITURGY IN CELEBRATION
We need your help with planning the Parish wide Mass of our 125th Anniversary Year on June 3rd. Are you artis-tic (banner making) or are you a welcoming type (greeters & ushers)? Would you like to help write special prayers and intentions? The Parish Council could also use help planning the Parish Picnic which will follow the Mass. Event planners, cooks & bakers, composters & cleaners and more will be needed for this intergenerational event. Please email [email protected] to offer your talents!
CLOTHING AND KITCHEN ITEM DRIVE
The next St. Augustine Clothing Drive for the Little Sis-ters of the Assumption in Harlem, NY is scheduled for Sun-day, May 6th, 9:00 am—1:00 pm in the cafeteria. Most needed items include: Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clothing as well as bedding, linens, towels, accessories, shoes and kitchen items. (Please no VCR tapes or books, computers, printers or ripped or stained clothing.) If you would like to help sort and load, kindly let us know. For questions and or to volunteer, contact Hillary Collins at [email protected].
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Registration information for the 2018-19 school year has been sent to the homes. The
form is on the website: www.staugustineny.org. Fees are set according to the time of registration—the earlier, the greater reduction. The deadline is June 30. After that date fees increase and only a waiting list can be provided. New first grade families are encouraged to register ear-ly for guaranteed admittance. First Reconciliation and Eu-charist is a two year program beginning in FIRST GRADE. Sister Suzanne is recruiting new catechists. Please call at 914-834-9523 or email her at: [email protected] for more information.
ATTENTION GARDENERS For the past several years a Vegetable Gar-den has been planted behind the rectory at St.
Augustine Church. If you or your family would be interest-ed in planting, and cultivating this garden, please contact the rectory at 914-834-1220 or email [email protected]. The vegetables that are grown from this garden are donated to the local Food Pantry. Gardening supplies and plants will be provided. If you are beginning a garden, please consider planting an extra row of vegetables for the Food Pantry. Fresh vegetables can be delivered directly to the pantry or dropped off at the rectory. Join us in this fun and produc-tive ministry.
ASCENSION THURSDAY HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
THURSDAY, MAY 10th Mass Schedule
7:45, 9:00 am 12:00 Noon & 7:30 pm
Anointing of the Sick will follow the 12:00 Noon Mass
SAVE THE DATE 125th Anniversary Celebration Mass
Sunday, June 3rd Mass 4:00 pm Followed by
Parish Picnic 5:00—8:00 pm
All are Welcome!
GIVE US THIS DAY Join our parish subscription of this monthly
devotional booklet. Nourish your relationship with Christ through its daily prayers and reflections: read about the lives of the saints and be inspired by their love and devo-tion. For a sample of this monthly or to subscribe for one year for $25, please email [email protected].
MOVING? NEW TO THE PARISH? Our warmest welcome to all who worship with our parish family, whether long-time residents or newly ar-rived in the parish. If you are not registered, or need to update our records, please complete this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the rectory or regis-ter by visiting the Parish website at www.staugustineny.org/register.
NAME________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________
CITY/STATE__________________TEL______________
EMAIL _______________________________________ BANNS OF MARRIAGE
2nd Time—Julie Geyer & Kevin Rivera
The items requested for May SOUP, PASTA & CEREAL
Donations of food can be left in the baskets at the front & side entrances to the
church during the day and especially from the children during
every 10:30 am Sunday Mass. Thank you for your continued generosity.
YOU ARE WELCOME It makes a difference to have someone meet you at the door, whether it’s a home or
the parish church! Greeters are needed for Masses on Saturday evenings and all Sunday Masses. Please consid-er helping out by coming 15 minutes early to the Mass you attend. Email Carla at, [email protected] with questions or to sign up..
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED We are looking for responsible and reliable altar
servers for the Ministry of Acolyte. Must be flexible to serve at various Masses a few times a month. We are looking to replace those servers who are moving on at the end of the school year. Requirements: Must be in 4th grade or higher. Training will be required. Please call the rectory for details or [email protected].
GOLDEN JUBILEE MASS Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2018 are invited to attend the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at Saint Pat-rick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 3 at 2:15 pm. Pre-registration is required. Please call , the rectory, 914-834-1220 to register no later than May 14th.
ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL REUNION A Reunion Dinner is planned for the St. Augustine School Classes of 1967, 1968, and 1969 at Larchmont Shore Club May 19th from 5:30—10:30 pm. Mass at St. Augustine Church, May 20th at 10:30 am. Everyone wel-come!! For info or to reserve a seat, contact Barbara Spencer Ward at [email protected] or Jimmy Scully at [email protected].
SMALL GROUP SCRIPTURE STUDY Learn more about the Scriptures by joining a small group to study and discuss together. Groups are form-ing now to study the Panorama of the New Testament, the Acts of the Apostles, Paul’s Second Letter to the Co-rinthians and Revelations. Or be a part of a new study of the Gospel of Luke; hear the Sunday Gospel with a new heart! Groups of 8 to 12 meet once a week, during the day or the evening as well as on weekends, for 5 to 8 weeks. The materials are instructive as well as soul-searching. Email [email protected] with ques-tions and to let us know when you are free.
MAY FLOWERS Once again, to honor the Blessed Mother Mary in
a special way during May, donations of flowers may be brought to Our Lady’s altar in remembrance of one who has died, or in celebration of a living loved one, or anony-mously. To schedule your delivery please call Frances Ri-ley at 914-834-0001 or email [email protected].
Flowers have been donated this week :
From Barbara Girardi In honor of her Children
POPE FRANCIS A MAN OF HIS WORD
In theaters May 18, 2018 Pope Francis—A Man of His Word opens nationwide on May 18, 2018. The Vatican’s team, along with director Wim Wenders, interweaved the pope’s commentaries with unique and special locations within the Papal palac-es and Vatican gardens, as well as footage of his many international journeys.
