Summer Mass Schedule … Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. for the months of July and August, begins this Sunday, July 7!!
Personal Vacation … I will be away from Friday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 9.
Visiting Priest … On Sunday, July 7, the 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Tom Bertone, C.S.C. who is the chaplain to the Sisters of the Holy Cross at St. Mary’s College. We welcome Fr. Tom to St. A’s.
Parish Space Scheduling … As a reminder, any meetings/gatherings taking place at St. A’s need to be placed on the parish calendar so that the space is reserved. All requests must go through me.
St. Augustine’s Women’s Group … Will meet on Saturday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the parish community room. All women are welcome!
June Collection … Last month our collection totaled $11,913.15. THANK YOU for your generosity. Your thoughtful stewardship allows the parish to care for our property, continue our ministries, and support new ones.
Financial Report … The fiscal year ended on June 30. A financial report will be made available as soon as possible.
Maintenance … This week the final security light in the basement was replaced with a new one. All of the batteries in the exit lights have been changed. Next week I will meet with a few parishioners to go over the report from Catholic Mutual Group to prioritize the other issues that need to be addressed, and to make a list of future maintenance needs.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd … Level I (ages 3-6) and level II (ages 6-9) atrium sessions will begin September 2024 and will run through May 2025 on Sundays, 9:30-10:30am. Each session is guided by a trained catechist and supported by an assistant. Time in the atrium offers the child an opportunity to work with beautiful hands-on materials which are rooted in Catholic liturgy and scripture. The child will follow along with the liturgical year, grow to understand the importance of the Mass and the materials used in the Mass, and come to know more deeply the loving presence of Jesus, our Good Shepherd.
Please contact Sarah Kulwicki with any questions or to enroll for the Fall at: [email protected]
Sacraments … If your child(ren) are of the age to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation in 2025, please schedule a meeting with me to discuss sacramental preparation beginning in the fall. If you would like to become a Catholic, or complete your own Sacraments of Initiation, please contact me. All sacraments and approval of preparation programs is through me alone.
Annual Parish Picnic … Will be held from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25 at the St. Patrick County Park. We need volunteers to help with clean-up. You may send an email to me, and I’ll make a list of helpers for Cecilia Newbill. If we don’t clean-up properly, we will lose the deposit made to the park
Parish Potluck Dinners … The 2nd post pandemic St. A’s Potluck will be Sunday, July 21, 4-6 p.m. at the home of Deacon Mel and Annie Tardy, South Bend. You are welcome to bring a dish to share (hot, cold, or dessert). Beverages provided. Children welcome. Sign-up sheets are on the table in the church foyer. You can also email Annie at [email protected] or text 574-707-1232. Please indicate your name, number in your party, what you might bring to share, and your contact information. Thank you!
Hospital/Nursing Home Visits … Our local hospitals and nursing homes do not inform parishes when parishioners are patients. For this reason, if you or a family member is admitted to a local hospital or nursing home, please inform me so that I can visit.
Anointing of the Sick … When you know of an upcoming surgery, or are experiencing a health issue, you can request to have the celebration of the sacrament. This can be done after a Sunday Mass, at your home, or in a nursing facility. Please contact me via email ([email protected]) or talk to me on Sunday to arrange a time.
Spiritual Companions … Would you or a loved one enjoy the spiritual support of the Sisters of the Holy Cross? Anyone wishing to be paired up with one of the retired Sisters at St. Mary’s College for prayer, or a spiritual conversation, are invited to contact me and I’ll share your contact information with them. One of the Sisters will reach out to you.
Summer Vacations … Away for a few weeks this summer? I hope many will enjoy some well-deserved time away during the summer months. Please remember, however, that there should never be a vacation from our practice of the faith. Parents show, by example, the importance of faith in the life of your family especially during these times. Remember that www.masstimes.org provides a listing of Masses for churches around the country.