SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 22, 2020

Birthday List March 24-Janet Warren, Vanesa Barrientos March 25-Scott Deno, Riley Todd, Juan Calero March 26-Kalyn Deno March 27-Sarah Kaufmann, Elizabeth Dunlap, Jose Calero March 28-Anthony Steinke, Caleb Oliver March 29-Krista Kanne, Aubrey Geleott, Wyatt Geib

ALL MASSES CANCELED EFFECTIVE 3/18 UNTIL FURTHUR NOTICE

Minister Schedule for March 28th and 29th

Saturday: 5:00PM Greeters: B/D Hollerman Lector: W. Messman Ministers J. Messman, J. Ventrello, J/J Mercer, B. Robinson Servers: B. Mushett, M. Pinkerman Sunday: 7:30AM Greeters: Shide Family, D/D Schulenburg Lector: S. Blasky Ministers: M. Nagel, T. Korniak, C. Scherich B. Warren, S. Miller Servers: S. Mahnesmith 10:00AM Greeters:T/S Wing Lector: D. Wiener Ministers: R. White, J/M Oliver, M/ML Debb Servers: A. Oliver, C. Oliver, T. Oliver

Care Ministers for March 21-26 Canceled Until Further Notice-Thank You

All Masses are Canceled effective March 18 until further notice. Mass intentions will be rescheduled...

SUNDAY, MARCH 22– Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:30am-For the Parish 10:00am-Joseph Nesius MONDAY, MARCH 23 8:00am-Communion Service 8:30am-Stations of the Cross 9:30am-2:30pm-Eucharistic Adoration TUESDAY, MARCH 24 5:30-Fr. Don’s Intentions WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25-Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord 8:00am-For the Health of our Nation THURSDAY, MARCH 26 8:00am-Bob & Tennis Walter FRIDAY, MARCH 27 5:00pm-Stations of the Cross 8:30am –Manuel Ponce SATURDAY, MARCH 28 5:00pm—Paula Gaudet SUNDAY, MARCH 29-Fifth Sunday in Lent 7:30am-For the Parish 10:00am-Paul & Lillian Floyd

Stewardship

Total for 3/72020 $ 5557.28

Envelopes/checks & Loose Collection $ 3842.25

Automatic (online) Giving (weekly Average) $ 389.20

Total for March 14th $ 4231.50

We need $ 7, 010.00 to meet our weekly budget

goals.

Open Your Eyes Community of Faith!

In these troubling times, we can be assured that our

faith gives us shining examples of hope. We do not believe simply because we are told to, but we believe, we carry on, and we overcome because it is our promise. We have experienced

God time and time again in our own lives of fulfilled promises. We have never been promised complete relief from suffering.

The man blind from birth in the Gospel of John had not been a sinner, but still he suffered. Even in his suffering he

had enough faith to believe that life would continue and he would have his needs fulfilled. The man was not bound by his

blindness, but it is rather the shortsightedness of the pharisees that comes to light. They are so bound by their legalistic

understanding of faith, they are unable to see the goodness brought about by fidelity to God. The formerly blind man does not fully comprehend how he is able to see, but knows Jesus touched

him. Our sacramental life in the Church is filled with

moments of touch. That might be what makes this time so difficult for me. Touch, without any words, conveys multiple

meanings. We feel oiled hands and refreshing water on our heads at baptism, we feel the host placed in our hands and the

drink of Christ’s blood on our tongues during Eucharist. We anoint, we shake hands, we embrace, we bump fists and slap

five, we pat each other on the back. We hold crying children and support those sobbing with grief. How do we do this virtually? Take some time in these days of less activity and

less contact with other humans as a time to reflect. Share stories with your family of times of uncertainty and how your faith helped

you to overcome. Consider times when you were ‘blind’ to injustice or felt hopeless to help. Call a neighbor, a friend, and/or

relatives. We can continue to be community even if we are uncertain. Our faith still binds us together and opens our eyes to

the possibilities beyond our hunkered down existence.

Tony Butler, DRE

Return to me with all your heart.

Joel 2:12

Parish Penance Service scheduled

for April 1st is canceled.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 219-866-5351 OR www.saugustine.org

Christmas Eve Children’s Program

We are looking for someone to head up this ministry!

Do you have small children that like to participate? This is a great way to get involved!

Please reach out to the parish office 219-866-5351 or mmcully@parish.dol-in.org

St. Augustine School is closed for 3 weeks due to Covid-19. Spring Break week will be March 20-27.

School will hopefully resume Monday April 6th. We will keep you updated.

The Peer Ministry retreat was canceled due to Covid-19.

No RCIA, No Religious Ed. until further notice!

The Middle School Lock-in scheduled for April 4th is canceled.

Save the Date

The Spring Social for the 2019-2020 academic year will be on Saturday, April 18th at

Embers. We are looking forward to another fantastic event this year. If you would like more

information please contact the school office. 219-866-5480

Rummage Sale

March 26-28

CANCELED

will reschedule at some point Knights of Columbus-Fish Fry

All activities at the Knights of Columbus are suspended until

further notice due to Covid-19 and the newly implemented

rules to limit the spread.

The Casino Night scheduled for April 4, will be postponed until

this fall.

From Dynamic Catholic we have a

free book available to you near the church doors.

Beautiful Hope-Finding Hope Every Day in a

Broken World

Lenten Luncheon Schedule

Canceled at all churches!

Bear Country 104.5 FM

For future reference, 10:00 Mass is broadcast live on this

radio station!