A few announcements: 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!
Solemnity of the Assumption … Is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have a Vigil Mass at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14.
Sant’Egidio Prayer for Peace … This monthly gathering will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mary Chapel of the Fr. Jacob Smith Parish Center at Holy Cross Parish (920 Wilber Street). All are welcome!
Peter’s Pence Collection … THANK YOU for the $187 that you donated to this special collection last month.
Landscaping … This past Sunday a couple of our parishioners did some trimming of the trees and shrubs around the parish. THANK YOU! We need to do much more in order to keep our property in good condition. I would be very grateful if other parishioners volunteered to help us care for the area around our church. Please reach out to me and I’ll pass your name and contact information along to those already giving of their time and talents.
AED … An Automatic External Defibrillator was installed this week should we ever have a medical emergency that requires its use.
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]
Annual Parish Picnic … Will be held from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25 at the St. Patrick County Park.
Jubilee Anniversary Mass and Reception … All couples who are celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th, or 70th wedding anniversary this year, along with their families, are invited to attend the Jubilee Anniversary Mass with Bishop Rhoades on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral. A ticketed reception will follow in the school gym. Anniversary couples will receive a commemorative certificate and two free tickets to the reception. Additional reception tickets for family and friends may be purchased for $10 each. Children ages 10 and younger may attend the reception at no charge. To register, go to diocesefwsb.org/anniversary-masses. Ava’s Grace … The diocese offers an online support group for anyone who has lost a baby before or after birth. The meeting is via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. For the Zoom meeting link and password, contact Lisa Everett at: [email protected].
Parish Ministries … It would be wonderful to have more parishioners as lectors and ushers. I would especially like to see more of our younger parishioners actively involved in the Mass. Please talk to me on Sunday or send an email to ([email protected]) expressing your interest.
Altar Servers … Are a vital part of the liturgical ministry of the parish. Responsibilities include bearing the cross in the entrance procession, assisting with the offertory gifts and preparation of the altar, and assisting the priest throughout the Mass. This is another parish ministry that I would like to see more of our younger parishioners (male and female) involved in. Please talk to me on Sunday or send me an email expressing your interest.
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.
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.