SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 8, 2017

Birthday List Jan 8 Jocelyn Ventrello Jan 9 Juliana Barlog Jan 10 Eli Dobson, Griffin Kanne, Trinity Oliver Jan 11 Sharon Adams, Greg Fishburn Jan 12 Megan Arnett, Kevin Bracht, Jon Messman, Tom Messman Jr., Ricky O’Dette, Jared Shanley, Sue Wing Jan 13 Jenifer Kryshak, Emily Myers, Juan Romo, Margaret Sayler Jan 14 Christina Davis, Madeline Kosiba, Mary Nagel, Stephen Scheckel

Minister Schedule for Jan. 14 & 15 Saturday 5:00PM Greeter– G. Messman, M. Jagoda Lector– Pam Hueser Ministers– R. Hueser, B. Robinson, J. Mercer, J. Ventrello, M. Kahler Servers– Eliza, Grace, & Katie Castle Sunday 7:30 AM Greeters– N. Shide, H. Bracht Lector– Rick Mangas Ministers– I. Mangas, R/D Myers, J. Brusnahan, B. Warren Servers– Sarah Mahnesmith & Kevin Bracht 10:00AM Greeters– Youth Group Lector– Abby Ahler Ministers– ML Potts, D. Reichert, R. White, E. Faker, C. Sue Servers– Noah Bierma, Audrey & Connor Davisson

Care Ministers for Jan. 8-14 Jan. 7/8– ML Debb Jan. 9– B. Post Jan. 10– D. Lanoue

Jan. 11– Fr. Don

Jan. 12– C. Hanna Jan. 13– Volunteer Jan. 14/15– G. Schenk

You have a wonderful Catholic heritage. Pass it on!

Just as we insure financial health for our families, we must plan for the health of our faith families. Your planned gift to the St.

Augustine Catholic Parish Fund will provide financial support forever. You have a wonderful Catholic heritage. Pass it on!

The proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on Epiphany dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to make known the date of Easter in advance, since many celebrations of the liturgical year depend on its date. The number of Sundays that follow Epiphany, the date of Ash Wednesday, and the number of Sundays that follow Pentecost are all computed in relation to Easter. Although calendars now give the date of Easter and the other feasts in the liturgical year for many years in advance, the Epiphany proclamation still has value. It is a reminder of the centrality of the resurrection of the Lord in the liturgical year and the importance of the great mysteries of faith which are celebrated each year. ****************************************************************************

Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts

for The Year, Two Thousand Seventeen

Know, dear brethren (brothers and sisters), that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, so by leave of God's mercy we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Savior. On the first day of March will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season. On the sixteenth day of April you will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the twenty-eighth day of May will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the fourth day of June, the feast of Pentecost. On the eighteenth day of June, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. On the third day of December, the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom is honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8– The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30am For the Parish 10:00am Kent Mahnesmith MONDAY, JANUARY 9 8:00am Communion Service 8:30-3:30pm Eucharistic Adoration TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 5:30 pm Michael Joseph Aubuchon WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11– Mass at the Care Center 10:00am Living/deceased of the Reichert Family THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 8:00am Helen Hitchcock FRIDAY, JANUARY 13– St. Hilary 8:30am Paul & Dorothy Nagel SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 5:00pm The Joseph A. Kanney Family SUNDAY, JANUARY 15– Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am For the Parish 10:00am David Chesak

Stewardship

Total for 12/27/16 $ 17399.05

Envelopes/checks & Loose Collection $ 6548.00

Automatic (Online) Giving (weekly average) $ 505.00

Total for 1/1/17 $ 7053.00

Thank you for your continued generosity!

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 219-866-5351 OR www.saugustine.org

Bulletin Submissions: If you would like to submit a picture or article for the bulletin, please contact the church office by either calling 866-5351 or

emailing marie@rhsi.tv. Submissions must be received by 8:00am on Tuesday in order to be included in the following weekend’s edition.

Evangelization Committee Saint Augustine formed an Evangelization Committee

this past year. They have been responsible for organizing many events and activities throughout the

year. There are many subcommittees that have evolved such as the Communications/Media Group, the

Education/Faith Learning Group, Works of Mercy Group, etc. If you have an interest in learning more about the different avenues of this committee or to get involved, contact

Doug Nagel (866-2128) or Cathy Hanna (866-3721). **************************************************************************

Coming Soon!!!! Join us for Spirit on Tap! The Evangelization Committee is sponsoring a program beginning January 16th termed Spirit on Tap. The program will take place at the K of C hall, twice a month from 7-8:30pm. Dates include: 1/16,

1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, & 4/3. Each session will be unique and independent. Therefore, participants can work around their busy

schedules to make as many nights as possible, without missing the message. The goals of the program will focus on learning more about our faith in a relaxed social environment. Spirit on Tap will help us to grow individually and as a faith community. Our first

speaker on January 16th will be former parishioner, Reverend Rick Nagel! There will be no cost to attend the programming and

childcare will be provided. Light food will be provided.

Do You Want Your Will to Reflect Your Life? Please remember St. Augustine in your Will. You have a

wonderful Catholic heritage. Pass it on!

Are you a Basketball Fanatic?? Miss your days of playing or coaching St A

basketball? 4th & 5th grade basketball home games are about to start. Please come join us for a game!

Home game nights in January: 10th, 19th, 26th, 30th & 31st. It's a great atmosphere for all ages! Contact Dan Yeager at Dan.Yeager@rcsc.k12.in.us if you'd

be interested in working the concession stand or taking admissions.

Knights of Columbus January Events:

Friday, January 13- Fish Fry from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Saturday, January 21- Pork Chop Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30pm

December 50/50 Winners $100-Roger Mathew; $75-Pat & Charles Kohley;

$50- Mary Brown; $25- Chip and Anne Gull Every month four lucky people win! Contact the school office at

866-5480 to join the fun!

In Memoriam May the angels welcome you to paradise. May the Martyrs greet you on your way.

May you see the face of the Lord this day. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please pray for William Zitzka. Bill passed away on Dec. 29th at the age of 58.

Please pray for Dr. Hermes Kreilkamp. Don passed away during the evening of January 3rd at the age of 93.

Palms for Ashes Please place your palms from last Palm Sunday in the basket next to the baptismal font. Fr. Don will use them to make ashes for Ash

Wednesday. Please cut them into small pieces. Thank you!

Wednesday Evening Meals Return!

St. Augustine Parish is offering meals on select Wednesday evenings, and you are welcome to join us! Come for food and

fellowship prior to Wednesday evening programs. Dinner begins at 5:45 pm unless otherwise specified. Join us January 11th for the

first parish dinner of the New Year!

All parishioners are welcome to join us for dinner on Wednesday evenings. A free-will donation is

appreciated. Contact Theresa Lakin or the parish office if you would like to volunteer to help.

Franciscan Hospice Care is Looking for Volunteers. Franciscan Hospice Care volunteers proved a variety of services from staff support, special projects and bereavement to assisting

families and providing support for the terminally ill. Responsibilities are assigned to volunteers that are consistent with

both their skills, availability and interests, accompanied by specialized training and education. There are no set time

requirements or restrictions, so volunteering can work around almost any schedule.

Volunteer Training Details Date: Jan. 20 & Jan. 21

Time: 5:30-9pm. & 8:30-4pm Location: Medical Outreach Building, 1104 East Grace St.

Phone: 219-866-2075

Marriage Help Does your marriage need help? Retrouvaille can help. Retrouvaille is the French word meaning

rediscovery. This program, which is in communities throughout the world, offers tools needed to

rediscover a loving marriage relationship, and thousands of couples experiencing relationship difficulties or

considering divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. This program can help you too. For confidential information about or to register for the Indianapolis program beginning with a weekend on Feb. 24-26, call 317-489-

6811 or visit: the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

Thank you to all those youth that participated in the Christmas Eve children’s pageant. A special thank you to our organizers and costume crew , Jana Drone, Kris Dobson and Donna Lanoue!

Religious Education (for all grades) and Confirmation will resume on January 11th.

New schedules will be passed out at the first meeting.

Second Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious This Weekend

Your donation works for aging religious. “I read that roughly 95 percent of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious aid senior religious,” a donor writes. “That’s

wonderful when we truly want our donations to work.” Your gift works for elderly religious by helping to furnish medications, nursing care, and more.

Please support next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, and give to those who have given a lifetime.