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Follow Jesus’ Way . The Pulse of L.I.F.E. L.I.F.E. is…. “Living in Faith Everyday” “Forming Adults to Create Households of Faith”. Welcome Back!. May 5, 2013 Sunday of Easter Cycle C John 14: 23-29. Where L.I.F.E. has taken us most recently:. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Where L.I.F.E.has taken us most recently:
March…Father Manuel Clavijo, Global Fellow for CRS, invited us into the world of the poor served by CRS…but also into the theology of our service in solidarity with the poor and the recognition ofChrist in His disturbing disguises.April…We explored the Church’s teachings on Mary through the lens of ecclesially “recognized” apparitions.
This month, did you…Have a favorite insight from a homily?Bring items to the food cart?Try preparing for Mass by studying the
readings in advance?Look at one of the L.I.F.E-recommended
websites?Hear something about our faith that enlightened or challenged you?
Biblical thoughts we pondered…as we journeyed within the Easter Season…April 14…”Revelation”…for the 3rd time to the disciples, now in bread and in fish; and “Command”, 3 times, for the care of sheep. We are to be the tenders of sheep??April 21…Sheep, again, now they are those who hear the Son, follow the Son, and know that the Father and Son are one. We are to be the sheep??April 28…Commandment, again…but anew! We are to be disciples who are called to love each andevery sheep??And, then, Christ left??
May 10 St. Damien de VeusterMay 13 Our Lady of FatimaMay 14 St. MatthiasMay 15 St. IsidoreMay 18 St. John IMay 20 St. Bernadette of SienaMay 21 St. Christopher Magalianes
Feast Days (May 5-June 9): any favorites of yours?
Feast Days (May 5-June 9): any
favorites of yours?May 22 St. Rita of CasciaMay 25 Sts. Bede, Gregory VIII, and
Mary Magdalene of de’Pazzi
May 27 St. Augustine of CanterburyJune 3 St. ThomasJune 5 St. Anthony ZaccariaJune 6 St. Maria Goretti
We & the world contemplate and share this season…
May 1 May Day, Law Day, Loyalty DayMay 5 Cinco de MayoMay 7 National Teacher DayMay 12 Mother’s DayMay 15 Shavuot (Jewish holiday commemorating God
givingthem the Torah)
May 18 Armed Forces DayMay 27 Memorial Day 2013May 31 World No Tobacco Day
What is St. Augustine all about?
Can you see these happening????....
• Fellowship and feeding!• Outreach within and beyond our
borders!• Formation for all…ongoing,
ongoing, ongoing!
L.I.F.E(Living in Faith Everyday)What was St. Augustine Parish doing to
bring about the reign of God during the last month?
• Our Food Pantry… feeding about 60-70 families this month. ***See the bulletin for special needs and requests!!
Where can I find this?? ***Help the pantry: participate in Food Lion Community
Rewards program
• Collecting and posting names, and praying for those in our church family separated from us by military service or the Peace Corps in areas of conflict and unrest.
• Offering funeral receptions for our bereaved.
• Operating a seasonal children’s clothing closet.
and…“Healthy Bodies and Big Smiles” come weekly…
Tuesdays in St. Augustine’s parking lot….a wonderful sight when the Bon Secours CARE-A-VAN and the VDH Dental ”Smiles” vans pull in!
So very many children and adults being given good care…and such a visible sign of our support of their work!!
…and, on Care-a-van Tuesdays!!!
JAMES HOUSE is now offering, on site, their counseling
services in areas of domestic violence and sexual abuse…
…& a great service on Mondays!
Commonwealth Catholic Charities …has individual and group
counseling at St. Augustine on Mondays.
Contact Ms. Rodriguez Perez at 804-545-5951
…&…Caring for God’s Creation
Improved recycling can become a reality!
It’s not easy being Green!
Are you & yours part of the effort already?What happens in your life every April 22nd?
Does Earth Day happen?
What can you do?????...BEGIN!
• Begin…bring your own cup to L.I.F.E.!• Begin to participate in recycling at
home.• Begin to buy “green” whenever
possible.• Begin to think “green” in all that you
do and in all that you teach your children & grandchildren.
and…St. Augustine continues…
• Providing food for the Men’s Shelter• Serving as mentors in local schools & reading to children at the
CARE-A-VAN• Adopting a highway• Caring for the homebound and hospitalized• Providing prayer shawls for so many in need of comfort• Sponsoring children and the aged within CFCA
Please come join others in these ministries!
…and in the wider community…
• We continue in our role as a Red Cross disaster shelter site.
• We continue our involvement with CCHASM…assisting our own parishioners as well as our neighbors.
• We continue to pray for the needs of the wider Richmond community, joining many other Christian Churches and Richmond Hill. When?
Small Group Study• EveryWoman: Women of all ages gather prayerfully to
systematically study & to share insights on worldwide efforts toward a just and peaceful world. They have continued to gather since 2010 and, this Lent, quietly explored the saints in the life of the Church and in their own lives while still contributing to worldwide efforts on behalf of women and girls in need.
• Ecumenical Men’s Bible Study: Men of St. Augustine & of St. John Episcopal meet 2x monthly on Saturday mornings (Deacon Eric has attended!...and breakfast is integral). Contact Darren Van Guilder here today to consider joining these men.
• These men and women join others in on-going small adult communities sharing & pondering our weekly Scripture readings. **Tuesday a.m. group meets after daily Mass and is open to all!
Would you like to be part of small groups like this? Men & women,call Eileen!
WINGS“Women in God’s Spirit”
…a ministry of encouragement & enrichment for women of all ages who seek to deepen their faith and grow in their relationship with God and one another
…groups will meet weekly during the school year & have 3 different seasons, focusing on three areas of spiritual growth: 1) Catholic teachings;2) Scripture; 3) Spiritual witness talks.
Book Club started April 8!Join a group reading the books currently
offered by the Worship Committee…
Daytime Session: Mondays 2-3:30p.m.Evening Session: Mondays 7-8:30 p.m.
First book: “Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody”; books available at $3
St. Augustine Formation Events Summary…
• Daytime Learning OpportunitiesMonday: Book Club 2-3:30p.m.Tuesday: Bible study after daily Mass in Room PC 1-2Wednesday: WINGS 9:45a.m.-11:30 a.m. in Room PC 1-2 (in the
Fall)Thursday: Women’s Scripture Group in individual homesSaturday: Men’s Breakfast Study Group (every other week)• Evening Learning OpportunitiesMondays: Book Club 7-8:30p.m.Tuesdays (2nd and 4th): “EveryWoman”…for every woman and about
every woman! Books, critical topics, good discussion, and outreach activities are a part of this group’s focus!
Upcoming St. A’s Events **( YEAR of FAITH: Oct. 2012-Oct. 2013)
May 9 or 12 Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
May 19 Feast of Pentecost
May 19 Welcoming & Orientation for New Parishioners (w/ POOR BOX Breakfast)
10:30a.m.
May 21 Holy Hour 7 p.m.
May 26 Men’s Shelter 6p.m.
Seniors unite in interests! “Seniors” recently brainstormed, with
Deacon Al, about their common interests in gathering. They considered exercise (chair yoga happened!), trips, some social events with a possibility of daytime Holy Hours and other para-liturgies. They will meet the 4th Thursdays from 1-3p.m. in
PC 1-2.
Great Area-wide Opportunity
Bon Air Interfaith Trialogue In late April/early May, members of the
Jewish Congregation Or Ami, the Christian churches
in Bon Air, and the Islamic Center gather in three locations, on three different evenings, for interfaith conversation on topics chosen by the planning group. Wonderful ethnic food is often a part of the gatherings!
**Keep an eye in the bulletin for more info!
What do we see in the gospel of LUKE?• The “historical context” was highlighted: it
confirms dates of the events of the time.• Worship and Prayer were central: Jesus was at
prayer before, during, and after each significant event.
• A “Theology of Glory” was presented: The disciples suffer…but joyfully.
• Food was prominent: Jesus revises table etiquette!
We are now in Year C/Luke’s Gospel
Father Mike and Mark Hoggard always ask of us…
•Remember that the Lectionary has a specific purpose in its arrangement of readings. BUT,…this often causes readings to be heard “out of context.”•During this “Year of Luke” (Year C), we are challenged to gradually read Luke …chapter by chapter, verse by verse, immersing ourselves in its revelation of Jesus’ character & mission.
And…why is John back again?Always, for John, there is focus on the
“Risen” Lord and the revelation of Christ to the people who surround Him and…most importantly for us, the revelation of Christ to all…throughout all ages.
For all the weeks of Easter, our need for this deeper understanding of the Pascal Mystery is fulfilled by this fourthEvangelist.
…and, always, prayer for those journeying toward full initiation into the Catholic
Faith!Allie Dicken CatechumenMichael Allen Inquirer
An invitation…If you, or someone you know, has
questions about becoming Catholic, please consider a time of thoughtful inquiry, of welcomed questions, of
discerning conversation…Call Eileen Brown
275-7962, ext. 1113
…need Adult Confirmation?If you are a Catholic adult who has
never been confirmed and would like to prepare for this sacrament of initiation,
please contact:Eileen Brown at the Parish Office
275-7962, Ext. 1113Call Eileen also if you are in need of a
CATHOLIC BIBLE!
Where will L.I.F.E. take us inJune?
We continue exploring our faith in the Year of Faith
with…“Who were the people of the
early church?”
**Bring a friend to a “Slice of L.I.F.E.”
To Adults with Youth in L.I.F.E.
• A reminder : the handout “Disciples at Home” is to be used in the coming week to be a source of good “faith-dialoguing” with your children in grades 7 through 12.
• A reminder : youth/children/adults are not to be texting or using cell phones during L.I.F.E. Do have that discussion!!
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