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1 0 1 2 B E L M O N T A V E N U E • A U G U S T A , K A N S A S 6 7 0 1 0 • ( 3 1 6 ) 7 7 5 - 2 1 5 5
ST. JAMES
Father John N. Hay, Pastor
July 19, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
the Greater Catholic Church
Mass Schedule Monday - Friday
8:00 am
Saturday Vigil
5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am & 10:30 am
Confessions Monday - Friday
7:30 - 7:50 am
Saturday
4:00 - 4:45 pm
or by appointment
Adoration Chapel Shanna Payne, Coordinator: 316-312-3931 Division Leaders
Midnight-6 AM:
6 AM-12 Noon:
12 Noon– 6 PM:
6 PM-Midnight:
Geri Watson
Judy Funke
Karen Hughes
Lizzie Payne
708-3092
990-1904
573-2646
259-5318
St. James Catholic Church Directory Website: www.saintjamesaugusta.com
Phone: 316-775-2155
Pastor Fr. John N. Hay
Medical Emergency Line: 316-789-6091 Parish Office Manager: Vickie Knebler
Faith Formation Director: Kathi Martinez
St. James Catholic Church will have
the Sacrament of Confirmation on
Saturday, July 25 @ 5:00 pm Mass.
PRAY FOR OUR CANDIDATES!!
EXTRA CONFESSIONS: July 18/19 Confessions will be heard during weekend Masses
2 St. James Catholic Church • Augusta, Kansas
Mass Intentions for the Week Monday, June 20 8:00 am For Father Sam Pinkerton by Linda Williams
Tuesday, June 21 8:00 am †Anna Webster by St. James Altar Society
Wednesday, June 22 8:00 am †Jessica Walter-Bridges by Kathi Martinez
Thursday, June 23 8:00 am †Margaret Ditgen by Pauline Combow
Friday, June 24 8:00 am †Herb Lowrance by Ray & Liana Torkelson
Saturday, June 25 5:00 pm Confirmation Candidates
Sunday, June 26 8:00 am People of St. James
10:30 am Catherine Shea by Bill Shea
St. Lucy Guild #4 and their families
to clean Church for the weekend of
July 25/26. Guild Leaders:
Jamie Tullis @ 620-674-1284
Monica Lichlyter @ 775-7099
Brothers and Sisters, This coming Sunday, July 25-26, we will celebrate our patronal feast of the parish,
St. James the Greater. He was given the title "Greater" due to the fact that there was
another Apostle, also named James (who is referred to as St. James the Lesser). The
reason for who received what title, "Greater" or "Lesser" is not too well known. Some
historians suggest these titles might come from the height of the two Apostles, that
one was taller than the other, and so they used these qualifications to distinguish
the two Apostles sharing the same name. These added titles of Lesser and Greater
should not be the focus for us too much, but rather the elements of his life that help
us live out our discipleship as faithfully as St. James the Greater. First, he faithfully
lived and preached the Gospel. All of us, as Christians, are called to spread the faith
by word and example. Secondly, he gave his life for Christ. There are many times
that we are called to stand up for Christ, and it might make us uncomfortable to do
so. Nevertheless, let us be courageous and bold disciples, so that we might inherit a
share in the same Kingdom he now beholds. Please know of my prayers for all of you.
Fr. John N. Hay
Advisory Committees Parish Council Chair
Rick Heise 316-644-6905
Parish Finance Chair
Michael Clifton 316-775-3603
Parish School Council Chair
Anna Barringer 720-951-1391
Meetings & Events Wednesday (7-22)
6:00 pm Calvary Cemetery Mowing
6:00 pm Confirmation Confessions
Friday (7-24)
5:30 am Men’s Study Group
Saturday (7-25)
5:00 pm Confirmation Mass
The Parish Mission Statement As disciples of Jesus Christ, St. James
the Greater Catholic Community,
seeks to grow in holiness through
the stewardship way of life.
Stewardship of Treasure: Weekly Tithe (July 12) $16,119.00
Children’s Envelopes $4.00
Monthly Tithe (June) $78,071.28
Needed each month $76,937.00
Year-to-date (under) - ($76,043.70)
Thank you for your stewardship.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The current pandemic is far from over, as we are witnessing here and elsewhere a
surge in positive cases. Thankfully most are recovering, but apparently, we are still
a long way from the end of this worldwide health crisis. That is why we must all
continue to do our part to assist in reducing the spread of this potentially deadly virus.
I am asking all of our pastors to continue to implement published (web site) guidelines
– but now with renewed diligence. I ask that everyone follow them as carefully as
possible, especially the importance of social distancing. In those guidelines, as you
may recall, we highly recommended the wearing of masks but did not require them,
leaving that decision to the individual who chose to attend.
On July 2 Governor Kelly issued a state order mandating the wearing of masks or facial
coverings while in public with exceptions for certain individuals. Each county and city
jurisdiction has or will decide how best to implement this state order. It seems wise
and prudent to follow the decisions of these jurisdictions, because each location is
unique in regard to this health crisis.
Having said this, however, I am requesting that beginning on July 11 and until further
notice, the people who choose to come to Mass wear masks, except for those exempt
in the Governor’s order. I believe this is a small act of charity most of us can offer for
the health and wellbeing of others. I also ask our priests and deacons to wear a mask
in the procession and recession and during the distribution of Holy Communion.
Making this request, however, I ask that no one be denied admittance or asked to
leave if they have chosen not to wear a mask. If you can, please wear a mask.
Information from the CDC tells us that doing this, coupled with social distancing and
following other guidelines will help the country and the world eventually emerge from
this crisis.
I join all of you in praying for a speedy end to this health crisis. Together, with God’s
grace and our cooperation with the divine assistance, we will make it through. Until
then and in the meantime, I assure you all of my daily prayers.
I am Humbly Yours in Christ,
+Most Reverend Carl A. Kemme D.D.
Bishop of Wichita
July 19, 2020 • Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are
present in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things and I
desire You in my soul. Since I can
not now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my
heart. As though you were already
there, I embrace You and unite
myself wholly to You; permit not
that I should ever be separated
from You.
Amen
Mowing
Church grounds:
July 23 - 25
Elmer Simon
Jeff Goering
Dan Allen
Brian Standfast
Brian Martin
James Glowaski
Let us pray the Hail Mary
for the end of the pandemic.
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/July 19, 2020 First Reading: Wisdom 12: 13, 16-19
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, you are good and forgiving.
Second Reading: Romans 8: 26-27
Gospel: Matthew 13: 24-43
Brown Bags During the month of July, St. James is responsible for the pantry at the
Augusta Community Caring Center. Brown bags with a list of food items
that the Caring Center needs are available in the foyer to pick up.
We encourage everyone to go shopping for these items and to return the bags
to the Church foyer. Cash donations are accepted in the church office.
EXTRA CONFESSIONS: July 18/19 Confessions will be heard during weekend Masses
Saturday 5:00 pm & Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 am
Thank You, Thank You Thank you to our St. James Parish family for all expressions of condolences whether
through your prayers, phone calls, cards, memorials, or Mass Intentions for the loss
of our Mother, Ruth Manning. I would also like to give a special thank you to
Farther Hay for his compassion and empathy during these unfortunate times.
Mary Walker & Family
Raffle Drawing Knights of Columbus and Altar Society
have several generous donors who are
making it possible for us to have a
raffle this year. Raffle prizes are
several beef bundles and cash prizes.
Raffle tickets are available to pick up in the foyer of the church after all Masses.
Tickets and $$’s must be turned into the church office or the collection basket
together to be eligible for the drawing. The drawing will be Saturday, August 15
after 5:00 pm Mass.
RAFFLE NEWS: We are selling lots of raffle tickets. The proceeds of the
raffle will be split between the Knights of Columbus and the Altar Society.
Buy your tickets soon and return them to the church office. Invite your
friends and family to take a chance on the winning ticket!!
Drawing will be Saturday, August 15 after Mass.
Liturgy Assignments Saturday, July 18 5:00 pm Hospitality: Shawn Schoenthaler,
Kelly & Wendy Becker,
Josh Ebenkamp, Jennifer Leeker
Sunday, July 19 8:00 am Hospitality: Robert Reid, Harry Funke,
Diana Burress, Jay & Michelle Poore
10:30 am Hospitality: Makayla Hughes,
Don Otto Family
Confirmation Mass—Saturday, July 25 @ 5:00 pm Bishop Kemme has scheduled our Confirmation Mass for July 25 @ 5:00 pm Vigil
Mass. There are 69 young people that will be Confirmed at this Mass. Due to the
social restrictions on numbers for gatherings, we ask that if you are not a part of
the Confirmation process, immediate family, sponsor or grandparent, please attend
either the 8:00 am Mass or 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, July 26.
We Need You!
If you would be willing to oversee the wiping down of the pews after the 10:30 am
Mass on Sundays, please call the church office @ 775-2155. Thank You.
