St. Augustine Church 6481 Faussett Road Founded 1843 Howell, Michigan (517) 546-9807

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Confession: Saturday 4:00 pm and Upon Request

Baptism: Call Parish House Anointing of the Sick: As Requested Marriage: Call Parish House For

Preparation Before Setting a Firm Date AA meets Sundays 7:00 pm

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WEEKLY READINGS AND OBSERVANCES Readings for the week of July 19, 2020 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/ Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/ Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday Sg 3:1-4b /Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/ Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17/ Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/ Mt 20:20-28 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/ Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 Observances for the week of July 19, 2020 Sunday: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monda: St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr Tuesday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest & Dr /Church Wednesday: St. Mary Magdalene Thursday: St. Bridget, Religious Friday: St. Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest Saturday: St. James, Apostle Next Sunday:17th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi

Our Parish Support Adult Envelopes (92) ....................... $5286.00 Electronic Giving (74) ..................... $5388.00 Loose Collection ............................... $186.00 Total .............................................. $10860.00 St. Vincent de Paul (15) ..................... $857.00

Parish Directory Fr Gregg A Pleiness ................................................. Pastor Parish House .................................................. 810-750-0354

8011 Faussett Rd, Fenton, MI 48430 Parish Office ................................................. 517-546-9807

................................................ st.augustinechurch@att.net Deacon Bill Sirl ............................................. 810-750-2669 Deacon Jeff Southerland ............................. 810-730-9444

............................................................ jns1@chartermi.net Family Faith Formation Shannon Scherba ............. shannon@staugustinehowell.com

Pastoral Associate ...................................... 810-588-7665 Tim Asher ............................... tim@staugustinehowell.com

Coordinator (Grades 6-12) Robert Kehn ................................................... 517-546-9807

Bookkeeper ............. bookkeeper@staugustinehowell.com Carole May

Bulletin Editor ............... bulletin@staugustinehowell.com Christinna Masters RN, MSN, FP-C .............. 517-545-4902

Parish Health Ministry St. Vincent de Paul ......................................... 810-220-9741 Martha Ministry ... marthaministry@staugustinehowell.com

July 25 - July 26 Server Lector Eucharistic Minister

Saturday, 5:00 PM Vivian Gerwolls

Carisa Hall Scott Hall (sub req.)

Bill Bouman Joanne Prewitt

Camille Wickman Edwin Wickman

Sunday, 8:00 AM Jacob Nester

Keegan Sergent Jesse Sergent

Mary Ann Becker Lori Johnson

Mary Lou Miller Sandy Southerland

Sunday, 10:30 AM Madelyn Ray

Brayden Steele Ben Zeppa

Bill Reichert Tony Smith

Steve Adams Tim Southerland

Date Time Intention Req'ed by

Saturday, July 18, 2020 5:00 Genevieve Koziol The Schwartz Family

Sunday, July 19, 2020 8:00 Phyllis Kerslake Sisterhood of Catholic Women

Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:30 Sue Fey Sisterhood of Catholic Women

No Mass Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 8:30 Jean Leithauser Jim Leithauser

Thursday, July 23, 2020 8:30 Fr Angel Paris, CHC, LCDR, USN, Ret

Friday, July 24, 2020 8:30 Fr Robert M. Monti, Ch, Col, USAF, Ret.

Saturday, July 25, 2020 5:00 Joe & Sylvia Wirkner The Wirkner Family

Sunday, July 26, 2020 8:00 Suzanne Krupsky & Matthew Czerniak The Beach Family

Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:30 Sue Fey K of C 13450

Online and Television Mass Options for Sunday, July 19 and beyond https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/masses-and-online-spiritual-resources

EWTN has daily and weekend Mass options on television—check your cable/satellite listings. Bishop Boyea has dispensed

the obligation of Sunday Mass participation for all Catholics in the Diocese of Lansing through September 6. Please note that while the ministry schedule has names listed for all roles, we may only need one Eucharistic Minister in

addition to Fr Gregg for each Mass. Additionally, we honor and respect your decision not to attend Mass in person and we will fill spots if needed for positions accordingly with those present.

Last winter I counted-on the calendar we had scheduled 41 opportunities to gather this year apart from our Sundays. I’ve missed you mostly all those times we couldn’t gather for our meals and parties. I honestly thought that they would resume come September. Now I’m wondering if we might be back to normal by Christmas.

If you haven’t returned your census form yet claiming St A as your parish, the deadline is August 15.

From the Pastor Sunday, July 19, 2020

Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Matthew 13:24-43 Jesus teaches that the

kingdom of heaven is like seed that has been sown on good soil.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers three parables to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. He also

explains why he speaks to the crowds in parables and interprets the parable of the sower for the

disciples. This reading is a continuation of Jesus’ discourse that we began reading last Sunday.

Make a friend, Be a friend,

Bring a friend to Church.

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION August 7, 2020

Here at St. Augustine!

Exposition will be at 9:00 am.

Live worship music during the 6:00 pm hour

Benediction and Reposition will be at 7:00 pm

Please sign up in the white binder as we will need each hour covered from 9 am to 7:00 pm. Even if you don’t sign up, ALL are welcome and encouraged to come for any portion of an hour.

Allow yourself time in adoration with our Lord. You may wish to pray the rosary, bring scripture to read, a

journal to write or simply rest in the silence.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL CONFERENCE

Hearing the Gospel, we can trust that God knows our love and good deeds, and that he will mercifully gather us into

his kingdom. This week, please say a special prayer each day for the poor and forgotten. To our St. Augustine Family/Parishioners: During this Covid 19 Pandemic your St. Vincent de Paul is here to assist you! If you have loss of income or any other need we are here to help you. All calls/information from you will be kept confidential. Call Deacon Bill/Pat Sirl (810 750-2669) for our SVDP care, support and love.

Monday July 20 7:00pm WWP 7:00pm Needleworkers Wednesday July 22 9:15am Bible Study 6:30pm Rosary via Zoom Saturday July 18 8:00 am Men’s Fellowship via Zoom

2020 Diocesan Services Appeal

Thank You! 27% of our

households have

pledged thus far

and that accounts

for 85% of our

goal. We’re

almost there! If you haven’t had a chance to

participate, would you kindly make

a gift of any size today? If we all

contribute we can meet our goal

and keep the services that unite us

across our 11 county diocese

funded in the coming year. Our

Men’s and Women’s Retreats,

Men’s and Women’s Conferences,

ministry trainings, communications,

livestreaming and social services

will continue with your help! Checks can be made

payable to St Augustine DSA. Credit card

contributions can be made through our parish website.

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New to the Parish? Change of Address?

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19 Terrance Spellicy, Donna Helm, Mary Ann Becker, Kathryn Fick, Betty Beach, Patricia Kelepouris, Jennifer Golsch, Olivia Nester

20 Margaret Haver, Lisa Zeppa 21 Donna Warrington, Dennis Moore, Lisa Passinalult,

Samuel Rodriguez 22 Gloria Janssen 23 Paul Gauthier, Doreen Avenall, Nicola DiMatteo 24 Ricky Richardson, Paul Taylor, Vince Candela, Beth

Lipon, Andrea Kiker 25 Mary Choate, Donald Tremel, Michael Quin,

Cheryl Quin, Patrick Smith

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS

Aaron Denison E1 USA Luke Siebertz SrA USAF Carolyn Kehn, 1LT, USA Adrian Roedel SrA USAF Mark Lepczyk CPT USAF

Nicklas Ramljak, CPL USMC Anthony J. Diamond ITS3, USN

Joshua Scheib, MM(SW/AW), USN Benjamin Kehn BM2 (SW/AW), USN

Jonathan Horwath, CTR1, USN Terry McGowan, SGT USA Brian Murphy, CS1 USCG

Mitchell Adams SN USN Thomas Barz, A1C, USAF

Nikolas Masters, PFC USMC

PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Terrence Brown, Brian Carless, Norm Dombrowski, Cathy Diamond, Jacob Hutton, Kelsi Spurlin, Vince Trenkle, Stephanie Taylor, Dolores Tuccini, Dolores

Dunk, Judy Dow, Gregory Salinas, LuAnn Burgett, Janis Day, Lareina DePalma, Craig Eittreim, Barbara Clinsmith, Kim Narhi, Julie Trombley, Karen Schroeder

42 Years Albert & Tammy Gramer July 21 30 Years David & Lori Puvalowski July 21 27 Years Dennis & Kathy Dinser July 23 25 Years Robert & Maureen Wittmann July 22 11 Years Paul & Stephanie Taylor July 25

Please call or email the office if there are any additions or corrections for our service members

The Sisterhood of Catholic Women invite any and all females ages 16 to 106!

Come and see what we are all about; growing in faith, making new friends,

and doing good works. Contact us :

sisterhoodofcatholicwomen@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook

Next Membership Meeting

Wednesday, August 12, 7pm

Knight of the Month: Bob Fey

Family of the Month: Larry & Mary Quinn

If you want to find new ways to help this parish and our community, please consider joining

the Knights of Columbus. For information on becoming a Knight please contact

Mike Terry - md13450@mikofc.org or (810)423-0218. Check us out online:

www.facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus13450 http://kofccouncil.com/13450/

Twitter: @KofC13450 Instagram: KofC13450

Family Faith Formation

Sharing the Gospel As God's child, you are the wheat in God's field. As you love and trust God more, your faith will grow. You will see others around you who love God, too. God will be happy to see you growing up in God's love. As you grow taller and stronger, you will also notice others around you who ignore or hate God. God will get rid of those weeds. Then he will bring you into heaven. Prayer God, help my love and faith to grow strong. Something to Draw Draw a picture of wheat and weeds. Mission for the Week Help your parents in the garden. Watch how carefully weeds need to be pulled, so you don't pull up the good plants, too. ©LPiResourceCenter.com

Sunday, August 2

12:30pm

DONUT SUNDAY! Sunday, July 26, 2020

If you are interested or have questions please

contact Tim Asher at tim@staugustinehowell.com.

Welcome to the Table Sam Duneske

First Communion Families REMINDER

Next Sunday, July 26, 2020 we will gather for donuts after 10:30 Mass. We will share information regarding the upcoming

First Communion Mass while we eat our treats. Following donuts and discussion we will walk together to the church. Each

family will find their assigned seats and then we will explain how the First Communion Mass will flow. Following the

rehearsal we will answer any questions you may have. Finally we will ask the families to leave the church so we can have some final moments with the kids to talk and to sing, before sending them on their way. Please note, that this is the only

rehearsal, so it is very important that every child attend so that they are comfortable and confident on the day they are to

celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Their private First Communion Mass will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 12:30pm. If you have any questions before we gather next Sunday, please call or text Julie Trombley at (586)770-3143.

Jesus, during Your ministry on Earth You showed Your power and caring by healing people of all ages and stations of life from physical, mental, and spiritual ailments. Be present now to people who need Your loving touch because of COVID-19. May they feel Your power of healing through the care of doctors and nurses. Take away the fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation from people receiving treatment or under quarantine. Give them a sense of purpose in pursuing health and protecting others from exposure to the disease. Protect their families and friends and bring peace to all who love them.

~Francis de Sales

St. Vincent DePaul Store Collection For those of you doing spring cleaning, the Flint SVDP Store truck will be here for donated items the weekend of August 1 & 2. Clothing,

furniture and other CLEAN saleable items are appreciated. Please put small items and clothing in bags or boxes. They will also accept clean rags and old shoes. Place those items in separate bags and mark them as such. Volunteers will be available to assist you during the following times:

Saturday, August 1 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and before

and after the 5:00 Mass Sunday, August 2 – after the morning Masses Please do not drop off items outside of these

times. Items they DO NOT accept are:

Televisions 1998 or older Computers including monitors and printers

Mattresses and Box Springs Bowling Balls

Waterbeds Console Stereos

Built-in Appliances Kitchen Cabinets

Bathroom Vanities Toilets, sinks, etc.

Call the parish office with questions 517-546-9807

Cub Scout Pack 383 Returnable Drive

Cub Scout Pack 383 is sponsored by our St. Augustine Knights of Columbus 13450 and serves kids ages 5-11. Registration fees have

risen by $25 per scout this year. In order to help fund activities and ease the burden per family, the Pack will be holding a PICK-UP returnable drive.

Contact Cub Master Tony Steele 517-234-8141 or email the pack at hartlandpack383@gmail.com to have an adult leader come to your home to PICK-UP returnables on the weekends in July.

St. Augustine Cemetery Angel Memorial Garden Donation & Paver Request Form

If anyone would like to purchase a paver stone this year for the Angel Memorial Garden, we will be taking orders for the next week. New pavers will be installed in early fall.

A 4” x 8” paver stone may have 3 lines of words with up to 12 characters per line, including spaces. The pavers are $60 each. Please include payment with form.

Checks may be made payable to St. Augustine Church. In check memo, please write ”Angel Garden”. Forms may be dropped off in the collection basket or be sent to the church office.

Name: ________________________________ Phone Number: ________________

For Paver Stone: Please Print. You may use up to 3 lines if you wish. Line 1: _____________________________________ Line 2: _____________________________________ Line 3: _____________________________________

If you have any questions, please call Sandy Narhi (810) 735-8161. Thank you so much for your support!

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