ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH NEWS
Adult Faith Formation
Bishop Robert Barron’s Pivotal Players has begun at St. Augustine. It will run on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for about 6 months. Next Run December 5,2018 All are welcome to attend. To sign up or get more information, contact Deacon Ken or Susie Stewart at 937-687-4043. The subject of AFF is “Pivitol Players” by Bishop Barron. It’s the story of the lives of the Saints who have led the Catholic Church through the ages. Bishop Barron’s studies are know for their exceptional cinematography. Study guides can be found on Amazon for $23.01 and at http://www.wordonfire.org for $24.95. There’s a “movie trailer” about Pivitol Players at Wordon fire.
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“SONSHINE IN A BAG”
ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH will participate and supports the FIRST CHURCH OF GOD with their “SONSHINE IN A BAG” food program. Donations will be accepted every Sunday after the 8:15 am Mass. For more information and the “Sonshine in a Bag” food list click below.
ST. AUGUSTINE MAKE READY
FOR HOLIDAY FUN
St. Augustine Holiday Bazaar. There are only 2 weeks left to sign up to make a craft for the St. A’s Treasure Room. Sign-up sheet on table at top of the stairs. Raffle baskets should be ready by Oct. 28th at that time we will post pictures/ themes of the baskets. Drawing of the winners will be Sunday, Nov. 18th after 8:15 Mass. Currently we have 10 talented crafters/vendors. If you want to share your craft and rent booth space it is not late. Call Joan Dillon 937-866-9926 This event supports SVDP/St. Augustine Conference. Thanks for all your support thus far, we will be in touch with more info.
THANK YOU
To my parish families and friends of St Augustine, St Benedict and St Mary, I would personally like to thank all of you for making me feel a part of your parish families over the past several years. I would also like to thank you for the kind monetary gift you recently gave me as well. It was always my pleasure to celebrate masses with you. Each one of you always made me feel welcome. You will all be in my prayers and may each and every one of you continue to receive the blessing and love of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of his Blessed Mother Mary. Thank You again.
Yours in Christ, Father Dominic
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PRAY FOR OUR SHUT-INS
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS THE SHUT INS/SICK OF ST. AUGUSTINE. June Helmers, Jim Witt, Toni Moore, Don Philhower
REGIONAL FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE
Fr. Francis is seeking a small committee to explore ideas and coordinate the execution of fund raisers to support church operations. Father is asking for two (2) representatives from each church to join the Team. Please Volunteer!! It will be a fun way to help our parishes! Everyone interested should see a Parish Council Member before leaving church today. You can also call your church office and leave a message.
THANK YOU!
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QUARTERLY SVDP REPORT
The St. Vincent De Paul St. Augustine Conference made 13 home visits during the 3rd quarter of 2018, resulting in assistance to 40 adults and children. Your donations were spent in the following manner:
• $ 500 for Rent
• $ 875 for Utilities
Donations from St. Augustine Parishioners, and the Germantown Lion’s, along with financial support from the Dayton District enabled us to meet the needs of our neighbors. Many thanks for your continued monetary support and prayers to help the St. Vincent De Paul society help others in our Germantown/Farmersville/New Lebanon community.
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Test your Catholic IQ! Sacrament Celebrations
Sunday, November 18
Adults
1. Deacons, priests and bishops receive the sacrament of ______ to serve the Church with God’s power.
a. Holy Orders b. Matrimony
c. preaching d. leadership
2. The Mass has two main parts: The Liturgy of the __________ and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
a. music b. word
c. homily d. adults
Children
1. The season of Advent prepares us for Christmas, which is _______.
a. Santa’s birthday b. Jesus’ Baptism
c. the day Jesus rose from the dead d. Jesus’ birthday
2. God only calls perfect boys and girls to be priests or religious sisters and brothers
True/ False
Answers Next Week
Test your Catholic IQ! Sacrament Celebrations
Sunday, November 11
Adults
1. Jesus continues to forgive, heal and spiritually feed Catholics today through the ___________.
a. Old Testament b. funerals
c. Catechism d. sacraments
2. Oil used for anointing at Confirmation and Baptism is called ____________.
a. perfumed oil b. chrism
c. canola oil d. spikenard
Children
1. After receiving communion we say, “ _____”.
a. And with your spirit b. Amen
c. Good-Bye d. Thank you
2. The special cup the priest uses at the altar to hold the blood of Christ is called a _______________.
a. chalice b. holy grail
c. goblet d. sippy cup
ANSWERS FROM NOV. 11
Adults 1. d, sacraments 2. b, chrism
Children 1. b, Amen 2. a, chalice
Test your Catholic IQ! Sacrament Celebrations
Sunday, November 4
Adults
1. Jesus Said, “Do this _________________ of me” at the Last Supper when he celebrated the First Mass.
a. in imitation b. in fear
c. instead d. in memory
2. Marriage is a sacrament of vocation.
True / False
Children
1. The place where we can be closest to Jesus is at
_______________.
a. Disney b. school
c. Mass d. the beach
2. A person becomes a Christian when he/she is
____________.
a. no longer tempted to sin b. born
c. baptized d. ordained
ANSWERS FROM NOV. 4
Adults 1. d, in memory 2. True
Children 1. c, Mass 2. c, baptized
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Get Inspired! Listen to “Good News Today”
Father Jim Willig’s Gospel teachings every Sunday on Sacred Heart Radio at 7:30 and 9:30 am. Sacred Heart Radio broadcasts in Greater Cincinnati on 740AM, Hamilton on 89.5FM, and Dayton on 910AM. Also listen anytime on Heart to Heart’s website: http://www.heartoheart.org.
RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND
Help care for elders. “Thanks to support from the Retirement Fund for Religious, we are now in a much better position to care for our elders,” writes a religious sister. Your donation helps her religious community and hundreds of others provide for aging members and plan for long-term needs. Please give to next week’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection
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FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
If your child is ready for First Communion or Confirmation, please call the parish office and leave your name and phone number. Classes for the year have begun.
MEMBERSHIP IN OUR PARISHES
A “Hearty Welcome” to all new members. Please call the church offices 268-6697 (St. Benedict) 256-5633 (St. Mary) or 855-2289 (St. Augustine) to register. Please notify the offices when moving or of any change in address. This will help us update our census information.
Pilgrimage to Rome
We want to thank all who have shown interest in a Pilgrimage to Rome. We now have a tentative date: we would depart for Rome on February 27th, 2019, and return on Saturday March 9th, 2019. We will soon have a rough draft of our Itinerary, which will include Rome; Assisi, Lanciano Eucharistic Miracle), Pietrelcina (Home of Padre Pio), just to name a few. If you have any questions, or would like to add your name to the list of those who are interested, please contact Fr. Jim at: 937-434-9341 Ext 114 or email jromanello@sthenryparish.com
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If you would like to become a Sacristan please contact Sylvia Hess or Fran Delegato!!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE
If you have some extra time and you would like to help the needy, the St. Vincent De Paul Conference at St. Augustine could always use some new members. If interested, please contact Jean Evanchuck at 855-7640 or Sylvia M. Hess at the church office at 855-2289 or home at 855-6649 for further information.
