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St. Augustine Catholic Church
211 N. Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville GA 31792
229.226.3624
Parochial Administrator:
Father Godfred Boachie-Yiadom
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
1500 11th Ave NW
Cairo GA 39828
229.243.9146 Deacons :
Rev. Mr. John Blaha
Rev. Mr. David Wendel
The Hour of Grace at St. Augustine
The Parish celebrates
the next Hour of
Grace on February 5,
6:30 pm. There will be
the exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
with a communal cele-
bration of the Evening
Prayer of the Liturgy
of the Hours and Benediction in the
main sanctuary . We shall then move to
the Parish Hall for agape sharing of
snacks and light meals, and family social-
ization. All are invited to this parish pro-
gram. Please bring something to share
with others. The Hour of Grace pro-
gram will take place once a month.
February 2, 2020
Readings are on pages:
Engl i sh (blue book) - 746
Bil ingual (wine book) - 1115
Adult Religious Education:
A Walk through the Creed
We profess our faith by reciting the
Nicene Creed, which is the summary
of the Christian doctrine, during
Masses on Sundays and other Holy
Days of Obligation. Have you ever
taken the time to reflect on the
meaning of the articles of the Creed
and how to respond to them as a
Christian?
Join Fr. Godfred this Tuesdays from
9:30 am to 11:00 am in the Choir
Room to conclude this study with
the 4 Marks of the Church.
CAIRO
SUNDAY
Confession 11 am & 2 pm
English 11:30 am | Spanish 2:30 pm
THURSDAY
English 6 pm | Spanish 7 pm
THOMASVILLE
CONFESSION & ROSARY 30 MIN BEFORE EACH MASS
SATURDAY
Confession 3:45 | Vigil Mass 4:30
SUNDAY
English 9 am | Spanish 5 pm
MONDAY - NO MASS
TUESDAY - 6 pm
WEDNESDAY - 7:15 & 9 am
THURSDAY - 9 am
FRIDAY - Noon
WEEKLY
MASS SCHEDULE
Dear parishioners,
The gospel for today’s feast presents two traditional
Jewish rituals that Mary and Joseph followed soon af-
ter the birth of Jesus. These rituals are a little bit con-
fusing for us, but their deep meaning in ancient times
is still valid for us today, and that is why the Holy
Spirit preserved the narration of these events in the
Gospel.
What is that deep meaning? Simply put, it is this:
Every human life is a precious gift from God, worthy
of reverence and respect. When St. Luke tells us that
Mary and Joseph "consecrated" Jesus to the Lord, he is
referring to the first ritual. The ritual consisted in of-
fering a gift to God in symbolic exchange for their
child, in order to acknowledge that children are a gift
from God, and so ultimately belong to God. This ritual
was also related to the Passover, when God slew the
firstborn sons of Egypt, but spared those of Israel.
Due to the nature of this feast, the Church observes
today as the World Day of Consecrated Life, which
according to St. John Paul II, is to help the entire
Church to esteem ever more greatly the witness of
those persons who have chosen to follow Christ by
means of the practice of the evangelical counsels of
chastity, poverty and obedience, as well as being a
suitable occasion for consecrated persons to renew
their commitment and rekindle the fervor which
should inspire their offering of themselves to God.
The second ritual was connected to the holiness of
motherhood. After giving birth, women were required
by Jewish law to wait for a specified amount of time
before they could appear in the Temple or participate
in any public religious ritual. Once the time had
elapsed, they rejoined community worship by offering
two sacrifices (this is what the "pair of turtledoves"
was for). This requirement too reflects the religious
value that God's people have always put upon human
life; it was a way of acknowledging the sacredness of
life.
When a woman gives birth, she is participating in a
mystery that touches God directly, since he is the crea-
tor and sustainer of all life (most especially human life
– for the ancient Jews – since all men and women were
created "in the image of God"). So it was considered
appropriate that she remain segregated from normal
activities immediately afterwards, as a sign that she
had been involved in something holy.
By submitting to these religious laws, Christ verifies
the reverential view of human life that they re-
flect. Every child, every human life, is a gift from
God, a participation in the mystery of God's infinite
power and unwearied love. Jesus is pro-life, because
he is the author and protector of life – of each of our
lives from conception to natural death. Since Jesus is
pro-life, it would be a contradiction for the Church to
be pro-choice which is in opposition to what Jesus
stands for.
Few truths of our faith have more practical conse-
quences than this truth that every human life is a gift
from God, a sacred reality. The first and most im-
portant practical consequence is that we need to take
care of our own lives. We are royalty, members of
God's family, called to fulfill a mission in God's eter-
nal plan of salvation, and we need to act like it matters.
We need to keep our hearts strong and free from sin,
using frequently and wisely the gifts of prayer, Holy
Communion, and confession. We need to guard our-
selves from temptation by exercising self-discipline in
how we spend our time, money, and talents. We also
need to remember that the devil "prowls around like a
roaring lion, looking for someone to devour" (1 Peter
5:8). He wants to lead us away from God, precisely
because he knows how much God cares for us.
The second practical consequence has to do with the
people around us, especially those closest to us. We
are so used to focusing on their failures, foibles, and
imperfections that we tend to take them for granted,
but God never takes them for granted. Instead, he takes
each of us by the hand, loving us without condemning
us, and leading us along the path of redemption. We
are called to do the same, to be God's messengers, to
be living signs of his love for those around us by how
we treat one another.
In every Mass, God comes to each one of us, in spite
of our personality flaws, sins, and hang-ups. He goes
beyond the surface appearances and sees all of us as
we truly are: created in his image and destined for ev-
erlasting glory and so let us take these opportunities
to ask him to teach us to do the same.
Peace,
Fr. Godfred Boachie-Yiadom.
Liturg ica l Minis ters Schedule
DATE EUCHARIS-
TIC LECTORS
ALTAR
SERVERS USHERS
SAT
02/01
Trish B
Guy E David S
Cameron T
Gabby T
Julian P
Richard B
SUN
02/02
Miguel G
Lory M
Susan O
Rick N
Abigail H
Sophia M
Amaya Z
Rhonda H
Andrea G
SAT
02/08
Roslyn M
Guy E
Duane T
Kay k
Avery H
Camille M
Jim T
Bill H
SUN
02/09
Mary-Ann M
RJ A
Leny H
Jaci N
Dylan N
Garrett M
Lexi F
Yvo N
Allen H
DAY INTENDED
SAT †Monty Monsalvatge
SUN Parishioners
SUN Cairo Suzanne Purgason
TUES In thanksgiving
WED Jane Robbins
THURS For my family
FRI †Patricia Baranowski
WEEKLY OFFERTORY
JANUARY 26 2020
Total
St. Augustine $4176
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton $1155
Liturgies & Devot ions at St . August ine’ s Please join our traditional Catholic Prayer services:
Eucharistic Adoration
Available in our Adoration Room
9 am - 10 pm M-F
Every 1 st Fri. of the Month (sanctuary)
9—5
The Divine Mercy Chaplet Tuesday - Friday following Mass
Litany to St. Augustine Each Tuesday after Mass
Litany to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus Every 1st Friday of the month 12:30
Saint of the Day, February 5
Saint Agatha’s Story
As in the case of Agnes, another virgin-martyr of the early Church,
almost nothing is historically certain about this saint except that she
was martyred in Sicily during the persecution of Emperor Decius in
251.
Legend has it that Agatha, like Agnes, was arrested as a Christian,
tortured, and sent to a house of prostitution to be mistreated. She was
preserved from being violated, and was later put to death.
She is claimed as the patroness of both Palermo and Catania. The
year after her death, the stilling of an eruption of Mt. Etna was at-
tributed to her intercession. As a result, apparently, people continued
to ask her prayers for protection against fire.
Saint Agatha is the Patron Saint of:
Diseases of the Breast
Nurses
STAFF DIRECTORY
Deacon
Rev. Mr. John Blaha
227.8377
Hispanic Coordinator
Maria Barragan 229.413.2289
CCW
Christine Baker 236.1105
Hispanic email
Knights
RJ Arceneaux, 334.451.9685
Music Director
Betty Roberds 221.2499
Prayer Line
Barbara Fuks 226.1182
Religious Ed
Miguel & Andrea Gutierrez 267.251.1363
Shut ins
Beth Crawford 228.4606
VIRTUS email
Bulletin announcements & ads:
Bulletin information is always due by Monday night
Hospital Notifications - Please call the parish office and let us
know if you or a direct family member is a patient in the hospital
and would like to see a priest or receive the Eucharist. This is the
only consistent way our parish will know there is someone in the
hospital. Due to HIPAA laws, stating you are a Catholic on the
admittance form will not be given out to the parish. The office
number is 229-226-3624. Thank you.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember in your prayers our parish family & friends. If you have a loved one in need of prayers, please call Barbara Fuks (226.1182).
Mack Barrentine Gil Carte Jerry Funk Bill Klug †Monty Monsalvage Mia Taylor
Chloe Baso Catherine Chamerlin Alicia Gorosin Fr. Nick Mansell Amanda Mosley Todd Taylor
†Joe Blaha Phyllis Creager Karon Hales Marie McAuley Linda Nuijten †Margrit Voorhies
†Mary Boahemaa Dan Dezso †Dina Halladay Fr. Jerry McCanty Susanne Purgason Rick Witalis
Manuel Borja Cayman Diaz Catherine Hewlett Jen McPadden Joe Rachel Jim Watts
Judy Bradshaw †Mario DiPaola Yvonne Hochfelder Den Mirabzadeh Rita Ragan
Amanda Caldwell Conrad Dudziec Jamie Hurst Tamasita Montez †Diana Searcy
Christopher Caldwell Lisa Fuks †Dot Keegan Eve Monsalvatge Jimmy Singletary
Amanda Brearley Brent Hamilton Matthew Lee US MILITARY PRAYER REQUESTS :
Abuse Hotline Number
To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of
Savannah employee or volunteer, call the abuse hotline
number at 888.357.5330 or the Office for the
Protection of Children and Young People at
912.201.4073/4. To read the diocesan policy on sexual
abuse of minors, go to: https://diosav.org/
childyouthprotection Thomasville’s encouragement store!
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Essential Oils | $10 Cardigans & leggings
Pre & Post-mastectomy services
216 S. Broad St. | 229.236.5111
Formed.org | Parish Code: H2ZNHN
It's normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including the loss of a child by abortion. It can form a hole in one's heart so deep that sometimes it seems nothing can fill the emptiness. 888.456.HOPE or visit http://hopeafterabortion.com/
Second Collection 02/26/20 Aid to Central & Eastern Europe
House Cleaning/Sewing Services
Call Maria, a St. Augustine parishioner,
for information at 229-224-3241. Reasonable rates and references.
and
Lawn Services/Handyman (pressure washing, etc.)
and
Call J. Concepción, a St. Augustine parishioner, for more infor-mation at 233-1007 (cell) or 346-9419 (home)
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Faith Formation Dates:
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 1, 8, 22, 29
