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Things We Can’t Control
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF
Ascension & St. Augustine
“Receive, live, and share Christ!” - from the CCASTA Mission Statement
www.ccasta.org August 29, 2021
When it comes to life situations, there are more times than we like to count, events that happen we have no control over. We didn’t invite them into our life, and we didn’t cause them. They just happened. As someone said, “that’s just life”.
However, a Christian sees differently. And a Christian responds differently to the “things we don’t have control over.” Whether it be a pandemic, or a financial situation you didn’t expect, or an adult child battling an addiction, or a personal health challenge, a Christian sees differently. How we “see” matters is how we respond. It is the difference from living in peace to living torn by anxiety.
St. Paul writing to the Philippians said this: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” St. Paul wrote this from prison-awaiting a possible execution. So, what made him say this?
He had an immovable position and commitment to the truth that Jesus Christ is Lord. Which meant, no matter what was going on in his life he didn’t “bargain” for, Jesus was still in control. Someone greater than himself was in charge of His life. He also knew this: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
So when you don’t have control over things, turn Fr. Dale
Pray
The CCASTA annual tailgate returns as restrictions ease and the mainly outdoor event is so popular.
Friday, September 10th from 6-8 PM
St Augustine School and CCASTA ministries will once again be hosting free hamburgers and hotdogs-on-the-grill plus sides, snowballs, pop-corn, games and contests, a cake walk, face-painting, a coloring station, rosary-making with stickers, balsa wood airplanes, a bouncy house, and much more. This event has something for
cont’d
Revelers at the CCASTA tailgate party in 2018
to the one who does — Jesus Christ, and surrender yourself and the situation into His hands. He has had a lot of experience working out all those “things we don’t have control over.” Fr. Dale
Tailgate Party 2021!
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Liturgical Calendar
September 3rd
St. Gregory the Great Pope and Doctor of
the Church
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
St. Augustine
Friday, September 3rd 12 Noon - 7:00 PM
Ascension
Monday, Sept. 20th 12 Noon - 7:00 PM
Our Prayer Intention
for August:
We pray for health and political officials at all
levels of our society in the discernment and guidance in making wise decisions
on behalf of the public.
Your prayers are crucial to becoming a
mission-driven active community!
If you are sick or know someone who is, please contact either office to add a name to the prayer list. Names will appear in the
next bulletin and be entered into our Book of Prayer in front
of the Mary Altar at each church. This week we are praying for
Paul Webster, Kay Connelly, Sherry McCammon, Terry Argenbright, Miles Harris, Mark Reilly, Bob Hughes, Shirley Rozanski,
Please also pray for all of our faithful departed, especially Carol Walls and Henry Sullivan.
May she rest in peace with the Risen Lord Jesus!
Prayers for Our Sick
Welcoming Families to CCASTA
We are delighted to welcome several families who have registered in the months of July and August 2021. We pray that you will settle in and feel at home, and we
look forward to getting to know you in the weeks and months ahead!
Thank you for choosing us as your spiritual home.
everyone. It’s open to the community and is a favorite for those of us who
love to see a busy campus and new faces.
The Knights of Columbus will be running a nearby shuttle from
Green Valley Market so you won’t have to find street parking. Families
with small children and parishioners with mobility issues are welcome to
park right on campus in the lower lot behind St Augustine Church.
Whether you’re from the parish, the local neighborhoods, or the
school, we are looking forward to seeing you there!
Laura Neugebauer William Neugebauer The Kruger Family The Callahan Family The Hamilton Family
The Okeke Family The Peraza Family Mary Werner The Healy Family
The Okoro Family Edward & Sharon Fischer The Bosse Family Mara Herning
COFFEE & DONUTS
Sunday, September 5th at Ascension Brewer Hall Sunday, September 12th at St. Augustine Hall
Come and enjoy coffee, tea, donuts and conversation after all Sunday Masses! Meet people, strike up new friendships and
welcome visitors and new members. There’s plenty of room for children to play.
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Our Daily Bread Casserole
Collections
Ascension Campus
Friday, September 24
on Ascension parking lot (Maple Avenue
side) 7:30AM-8:45AM
Questions? Contact Yvonne Loverde 410-850-0688 or Yvonneloverde
@gmail.com
St. Augustine
Campus
Sat., Sept. 25th on the back parking lot from
9:00AM-10:00AM Questions?
Robin 410-419-7461 [email protected]
or Dawn 410-796-0972
dawnweglein
@yahoo.com
ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Over 18 and not yet celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation? Archbishop Lori will celebrate adult Confirmation on
Sunday, October 25, 2021 at 3:00 pm at the Basilica of the Assumption downtown.
Interested adults can contact Fr. Dale [email protected] by September 12, 2021
To register for preparation sessions go to ccasta.org/bc-registration
BECOMING CATHOLIC SCHEDULE
September 13th - New session begins 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Burke Wing at St. Augustine School
Contact Fr. Dale at [email protected]
2000+ Hail Mary Devotions September 8, 2021
To commemorate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we will be praying 2000+ Hail Marys with
our Blessed Mother to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Please join us on Mary’s Birthday as we ask our Mother Mary to intercede for us by pledging to pray a few or many Hail Marys for up to 15 different
petitions. We will each pray our Hail Marys at home.
You may make your pledge to pray for the various petitions at https://bit.ly/3wBCa1R or contact Bernie Taylor (443-896-4910)
Please help us reach our goal of 2000 Hail Marys. Thank you and God Bless you!
Living Rosary for Life
A 100-foot Living Rosary will be prayed at the Hillcrest Abortion Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 9 AM. Please join us on September 4th, and spread the word.
The Rosary is prayed on the sidewalk on the corner of Johnnycake Road and Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville.
For more information, please contact Bernie Taylor ([email protected] or 443-896-4910)
Wednesday Morning Scripture Study
Continues to meet from 10:00 to 11:15 AM Just bring your Bible, a notebook if you like,
a sense of adventure and openness to God’s Word in our midst.
Sign up for the link at ccasta.org/readings
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TUESDAY EVENING ROSARY
Every Tuesday at 8:00 PM on Zoom.
For ZOOM link and codes, contact Bernie
Taylor (443) 896-4910 or
berniecocotaylor57@ gmail.com
Don’t use Zoom? Not a problem!
You can call on your phone and
pray with us.
Do You Know
Someone Who
Needs Prayers?
Our Parish Prayer Circle
prays for your needs and
special intentions.
To place a petition or
join those praying,
contact Frank Stanitski
at 410-796-4582,
OR
www.ccasta.org/prayer
Prayers for New Life
Please pray for our expectant parents and their babies
Christy & Ethan Pelliccioni January 2
Are you expecting a baby?
We’d love to rejoice with you by sending you our Expectant Parent Gift Pack.
Would you like to be included on our Expectant Parent Prayer List?
If so, Contact Cathy Carlin for either or both
at 410-796-8150 or [email protected]
Are You a Crafter?
Youth Ministry will be hosting a Christmas Craft fundraiser
November 19th. We need vendors to make it a success.
If interested, contact Bob Sutliff [email protected]/410-242-2292
You Can Help!
Catholic Relief Services Helping Hands Event Sunday, September 19th
2:00 PM in St. Augustine Hall.
100 volunteers are needed to pack 15,120 meals for the poor in Burkina Faso
Sign up to help pack food or donate at www.ccasta.org/crs-1
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Questions on any of the following from this page, please contact Cathy Carlin ([email protected] or 410-796-8150)
God’s Little Kids is Back!
Do you have kids 1-5 years old? Join us for our first monthly playdate
Saturday, September 25th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM St. Augustine Playground Area
We’ll be exploring creation through games, crafts, & snacks
We’ll also be celebrating everyone who has an August and September baptism birthday
2021-22 Faith Formation for Kindergarten – 6th grade (GIFT)
What could be a better gift for your child than a relationship with our Lord and your family growing together in faith?
We start on September 12th and need to order materials! https://www.ccasta.org/grades-k-7
Classroom Aides Needed for GIFT
Our family faith formation program starts on September 12th (Sunday program) & September 14th (Tuesday program).
We need classroom aides for the 11 sessions between September and May.
Want to make a difference for our kids?
We can help you get ready for your child’s baptism
We’re here to help you get ready to have your baby, toddler, or preschooler baptized
Register for the September 18th online baptism prep session!
Register here: https://www.ccasta.org/baptism-classes
Want to help young families stay connected after baptism?
Join our God’s Little Kids’ Team We plan fun faith-based activities for toddlers and preschoolers
and their parents for monthly Saturday morning playdates.
Growing In Faith Together First Grader this Fall at a public school?
Then you want to register for GIFT! One year of religious education is required prior
to the year when children receive First Communion. https://ccasta.org/grades-k-7
Is there a member of your family with special needs
who has not received First Communion or Confirmation?
Contact Michele Poligardo to see how our parish can help. [email protected] or 410-796-2720
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TEEN LIFE FALL KICKOFF
Half Fun (Celebrating birthdays, games, prizes) and Half Serious (Was Jesus Passionate?)
Sunday, September 12th 6:00-8:00 PM
In St. Augustine Hall with pizza and refreshments.
Are you a high school teen looking for an amazing way to serve?
Being a teen mentor in our special needs faith formation program might be just for you
Contact Michele Poligardo to find out more [email protected] or 410-796-2720
Looking for a way to serve, connect with our parish, and have fun? Here’s two opportunities:
Join our Family Ministry Team!
Our family ministry team needs adults of all ages To help our young families connect with our parish
There’s lots of ways to serve and you pick what interests you. Contact Laurie Kaplan for more information
OR
Join our God’s Little Kids’ Team Help young families stay connected after baptism
We plan fun faith-based activities for toddlers and preschoolers and their parents for monthly Saturday morning playdates
Contact Cathy Carlin for more information [email protected] or 410-796-8150
MIDWAY FALL KICKOFF
Sunday, September 19th 6:00-8:00 PM
Half Fun (Celebrating birthdays, games, prizes) and
Half Serious (Can you really know God?)
In St. Augustine Hall with pizza and refreshments.
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Mass Celebrants & Intentions
CELEBRANT TIME INTENTION
*Deacon Trey Hayden Assisting - DHA, *Deacon Trey Hayden Preaching - DHP *Deacon Tom Yannuzzi Assisting - DTA, *Deacon Tom Yannuzzi Preaching - DTP
ASCENSION
Sun. August 29 Fr. Phil Brown *DTA …..…………...……...8:15 AM….……...............Dorothy Fox
Fr. Phil Brown *DTA …..….…....….…...10:30 AM**..…................Donald Grace
Tues. August 31 ….........…………...........9:00 AM**……..……...…..Daniele DeSantis
Thurs. September 2 ….......………….......9:00 AM**….…….…….….Richard Keys, Sr.
Sat. September 4 Fr. Dale Picarella *DHA …………...……...4:00 PM…….….…….....Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Palm - Intentions
Sun. September 5 Fr. Xavier Edet *DHP ……………….……...8:15 AM….…..............Mary, Albert & Michael Vogl Intentions of Albert J. Vogl
Fr. Dale Picarella *DHA .………...……...10:30 AM….…..............Patrick Reilly
ST. AUGUSTINE
Sun. August 29 Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA ................7:30 AM.....................Parishioners Fr. Bill Spacek *DHA ..........................9:15 AM……................Donald Grace
Fr. Bill Spacek *DHA ........................10:45 AM…..….....…......Ann Wilkens
Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA .….….…...12:15 PM….....…...….....Paul Erhabor
Mon. August 30 …..………………...……..7:00 AM …….…....…..Lucia Bonvegna
Wed. September 1 ...........................7:00 AM ..................Howard Williams, Jr.
Fri. September 3 ...….........................7:00 AM ……............Eileen Broderick Walker Sat. September 4 Fr. Bill Spacek ….....…………..................5:00 PM……................Clint Carman Sun. September 5 Fr. Marty Hammond *DTP ................7:30 AM.....................Robert A. Voroscak Fr. Bill Spacek ………............................9:15 AM……................Rufina Erhabor
Fr. Marty Hammond *DTP ..............10:45 AM…..….....…......Josefa Padiz
Fr. Dale Picarella *DHA .….……....…...12:15 PM….....…...….....Parishioners
Stewardship
& Finances
August 21 st– 22 nd
Offertory: $6,647.00
Offertory Loose: $2,828.00
Online Giving: (Aug. 16th – Aug. 22nd )
$1,480.66
Second Collection: $1,534.00
Poor Box: $577.97
Faith Direct:
$25,898.00
Mass
Attendance 983
Second
Collection for next weekend,
September 4th - 5th
will be for Maintenance
& Repairs.
** Masses will be live-streamed at 9:00 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and alternating Sundays from Ascension or St Augustine, when Fr. Dale is celebrating. Check
www.ccasta.org/live-mass to see the upcoming Sunday Mass schedule & live stream.
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Ascension Church 4603 Poplar Avenue
Halethorpe, MD 21227
Phone: 410-242-2292
MASSES
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:15 AM
and 10:30 AM
Tues. & Thurs 9:00 AM
Holy Days
12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM
Reconciliation
Saturdays: 3:15 PM
Fr. Dale Picarella, Pastor, 410-796-1520, 410-242-2292, [email protected]
Deacon Trey Hayden, [email protected]
Deacon Thomas Yannuzzi, [email protected], 410-242-2292 ext. 117
Staff
CCASTA Business Manager/Columbarium — Ron Xifo, 410-796-1520 ext. 305, [email protected]
Communications Director — Karen Beach, 410-292-3023, [email protected]
Director of Engagement for Youth — Bob Sutliff 410-242-2292 ext. 111, [email protected]
Director of Engagement & Faith Formation of Families and Women — Cathy Carlin
410-796-8150, [email protected]
Director of Bereavement and Engagement for Volunteers & Parishioners — Mary Hoban
410-796-1520 ext. 301, [email protected]
Director of Engagement for Middle & High School Youth and Confirmation — Bob Sutliff
410-242-2292 ext. 111, [email protected]
Director of Special Needs Faith Formation — Michele Poligardo 410-796-2720, [email protected]
Director of Young Adults — Joseph Martz, [email protected]
Liturgical Music Director — Paul Lavin, [email protected]
Principal, St. Augustine School — Joseph Miller, [email protected], 410-796-3040
Support Staff
Administrative Assistant, Ascension — Darlene Ciepiela, 410-242-2292, [email protected] Administrative Assistant, St. Augustine — Sharon Zelnosky 410-796-1520, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant for Religious Ed — Kim Brown, 410-564-2396, [email protected]
Office Assistant, Ascension campus — Roxanne Bernhardt, 410-242-2292, [email protected]
Other Ministries
Altar Server Coordinator — Shawn Carlin, [email protected]
Bereavement Support Groups — Lisa Uhl, [email protected]
CCASTA St. Vincent de Paul — Dawn Weglein & Bob Smith, 410-242-2292 ext. 121
Divine Mercy Prayer Group — Barbara Kelly, [email protected]
Family & Children’s Ministry — Laurie Kaplan, [email protected]
Knights of Columbus, St. John Neumann Council — Nathaniel Tablante, [email protected]
Legion of Mary — Bernie Taylor, [email protected] and Paul Peyla,
Martha & Mary Ministry, Ascension campus — Mary Hoban, [email protected]
Martha & Mary Ministry, St. Augustine campus — Karan Bevers, [email protected]
Men’s Club — Rick Spafford, 240-308-1234
Our Daily Bread Volunteers — Diane Dingle, [email protected]
Our Daily Bread Collections, Ascension campus — Yvonne Loverde, 410-850-0688
Our Daily Bread Collections, St. Augustine campus — Dawn Weglein, [email protected]
Pastoral Council Co-Chairs — Steve Shemenski, [email protected] and
Robb Seurkamp, [email protected]
Pastoral Care, Prayer Shawl, & Helping Hands, St Augustine campus - Marty Byerly, 410-242-2743
Prayer Circle Ministry —Frank Stanitski, 410-796-4582, [email protected]
Pro Life — Bernie Taylor, [email protected]
Sodality, Ascension campus — Rose Garvey, 410-242-6173, [email protected]
St. Augustine Church 5976 Old Washington Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
Rectory: 410-796-1520
Mass Schedule: ext. 4
Holy Day Masses: ext. 5
MASSES
Saturdays: 5:00 PM
Sundays: 7:30 AM
9:15AM, 10:45 AM
12:15PM, 5:00 PM
Mon, Wed, Fri: 7:00 AM
Holy Days
Vigil: 7:00 PM
6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon
Reconciliation
Saturdays at 4:15 PM
St Augustine School
410-796-3040
www.staug-md.org
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