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:
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 of
Christ 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 and
every sheep??
And, then, Christ left??
Feast Days (May 5-June 9): any
favorites of yours?
May 10
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 18
May 20
May 21
St. Damien de Veuster
Our Lady of Fatima
St. Matthias
St. Isidore
St. John I
St. Bernadette of Siena
St. Christopher Magalianes
Feast Days (May 5-June 9): any
favorites of yours?
May 22
May 25
May 27
June 3
June 5
June 6
St. Rita of Cascia
Sts. Bede, Gregory VIII, and
Mary Magdalene of de’Pazzi
St. Augustine of Canterbury
St. Thomas
St. Anthony Zaccaria
St. Maria Goretti
We & the world contemplate and
share this season…
May 1
May 5
May 7
May 12
May 15
May 18
May 27
May 31
May Day, Law Day, Loyalty Day
Cinco de Mayo
National Teacher Day
Mother’s Day
Shavuot (Jewish holiday commemorating God giving
them the Torah)
Armed Forces Day
Memorial Day 2013
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 804545-5951
…&…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!
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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…
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 Opportunities
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Saturday:
Book Club 2-3:30p.m.
Bible study after daily Mass in Room PC 1-2
WINGS 9:45a.m.-11:30 a.m. in Room PC 1-2 (in the Fall)
Women’s Scripture Group in individual homes
Men’s Breakfast Study Group (every other week)
• Evening Learning Opportunities
Mondays: 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!
AND WHERE
WILL L.I.F.E.
TAKE US THIS
MONTH?
We are now in Year C/Luke’s Gospel
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!
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 fourth
Evangelist.
…and today????
Michele Morris
presents
“Teresita”
Word of the Month
Anniversary
Happy 6th
Website of the Month
Carmelgoal.com
A Warm WELCOME!
To everyone newly
registered
in L.I.F.E. and to all guests
today
…and, today, for whom
shall we pray?
…and, always, prayer for those
journeying toward full initiation
into the Catholic Faith!
Allie Dicken
Michael Allen
Catechumen
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. 1113
Call Eileen also if you are in need of a
CATHOLIC BIBLE!
Where will L.I.F.E. take us in
June?
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 “faithdialoguing” 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!!
Reminder for all in L.I.F.E.
Registration Dates for L.I.F.E.
June 29th-30th
July 13th-14th
July 27th-28th
August 10th-11th