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June 28, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time www.ccasta.org “Receive, live, and share Christ” - from the CCASTA Mission Statement The Gospel today talks about making some hard choices that result in Jesus being the most important thing in our lives. Jesus is not telling us to reject our family or stop loving them, but to realize when we love Jesus above all, it helps us love our family, friends and others better. This Gospel is about having our priorities right and making sure Jesus is the priority. We all know that is not easy. It means making tough choices in our lives to take up our crosses every day and to give our life away for Christ. Those are not easy things for us to do, but it is what making Jesus the priority of our lives needs to look like. At the end of the Gospel, Jesus gives us some encouragement; He will surely not lose his reward. As hard and challenging as it is to make Jesus the priority, to take up our crosses and to live for Him and not ourselves, we need to keep our eyes on the prize that those sacrifices will not be forgotten. For Jesus assures that He will never forget what has been done and sacrificed for Him. When we begin to think the cost is too great or the sacrifice too hard to make Jesus the priority, let us reassure our- selves with the reward promised to those who are truly His disciples. Loving Jesus -Fr. John This past May, when we were sll live- streaming all our Masses, Fr. John confirmed a new member, parishioner Diana Hixon. Diana works for the military and is leaving for Hawaii shortly. Here she shares a lile of her story: What religion did you pracce before becoming Catholic? I have always been Catholic Who was helpful to you along the way? My sister, Karen Hixon, Bob Sutliff for leading and sharing all his knowledge about the Catholic church, Janet Ancheta for also sharing her thoughts and knowledge, Ernie Willinghan for sharing her knowledge and her amazing cooking with the group, and everyone else who was supporve along the way. Saturday, July 4th Mass All parish offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 rd in honor of the holiday. There will be a special Mass at 9 AM on Saturday, July 4 th at Ascension to celebrate Independence Day. Welcome to the Church! Newly confirmed CCASTA parishioner, Diana Hixon (on the right) with Karen Hixon, her sister at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu, Hawaii. continued
Transcript of Loving Jesus Welcome fi… · in Jesus being the most important thing in our lives. Jesus is not...
June 28, 2020
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time www.ccasta.org
“Receive, live, and share Christ” - from the CCASTA Mission Statement
The Gospel today talks about making some hard choices that result in Jesus being the most important
thing in our lives. Jesus is not telling us to reject our family or stop loving them, but to realize when we love Jesus above all, it helps us love our family, friends and others better. This Gospel is about having our priorities right and making sure Jesus is the priority. We all know that is not easy. It means making tough choices in our lives to take up our crosses every day and to give our life away for Christ. Those are not easy things for us to do, but it is what making Jesus the priority of our lives needs to look like. At the end of the Gospel, Jesus gives us some encouragement; He will surely not lose his reward. As hard and challenging as it is to make Jesus the priority, to take up our crosses and to live for Him and not ourselves, we need to keep our eyes on the prize that those sacrifices will not be forgotten. For Jesus assures that He will never forget what has been done and sacrificed for Him. When we begin to think the cost is too great or the sacrifice too hard to make Jesus the priority, let us reassure our-selves with the reward promised to those who are truly His disciples.
Loving Jesus
-Fr. John
This past May, when we were still live-streaming all our Masses, Fr. John confirmed a new member, parishioner Diana Hixon. Diana works for the military and is leaving for Hawaii shortly. Here she shares a little of her story: What religion did you practice before becoming Catholic? I have always been Catholic Who was helpful to you along the way? My sister, Karen Hixon, Bob Sutliff for leading and sharing all his knowledge about the Catholic church, Janet Ancheta for also sharing her thoughts and knowledge, Ernie Willinghan for sharing her knowledge and her amazing cooking with the group, and everyone else who was supportive along the way.
Saturday, July 4th Mass All parish offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd
in honor of the holiday. There will be a special Mass at 9 AM on Saturday, July 4th at Ascension to celebrate
Independence Day.
Welcome
to the
Church! Newly confirmed CCASTA parishioner, Diana Hixon (on the right) with Karen Hixon, her sister at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Augustine
Friday, July 3rd 12 Noon - 7:00 PM
Ascension
Monday, July 20th 12 Noon - 7:00 PM
Our Prayer Intention for June:
For a greater respect for all Human Life.
Your prayers are crucial to becoming a mission-driven active
community!
Interested in Hosting the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima?
Have her in your home for two weeks and pray the Rosary daily for peace in the world plus all your other intentions. Call or email Paul Peyla to schedule:
[email protected], 443-636-1459
Liturgical Calendar
June 29th Solemnity of Sts. Peter
and Paul - Apostles
June 30th First Martyrs of the
Church of Rome
July 1st St. Junipero Serra -
Priest
July 3rd St. Thomas the Apostle
If you have any sick among you for whom you would like us to pray,
please contact Ascension at 410-242-2292 St. Augustine 410-796-1520 to
request a person to be added to the prayer list. Names will appear in the
next bulletin and be entered into our Book of Prayer in front of the Mary Altar
at each church. This week we pray for
Timmy Tully, Sr.
Please also pray for all of our faithful departed.
May they rest in peace with the Risen Lord Jesus!
Prayers for Our Sick
The CCASTA Social Action Committee invites you to a timely “Conversation on Racism”
On Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30 pm, we’ll kick off a three-session Zoom series for all parishioners, high school age and above. Several parishion-
ers will share their personal stories, including Deborah Jones, the first African-American student to attend St. Augustine School in 1955.
Mark your calendar for the following dates: July 15, 22 , & 29 If you would like to share your story or contribute to the conversation,
Please email Frank Stanitski, [email protected]
Thank You, Msgr. Lizor
After many years of serving each week at CCASTA, Msgr. Joseph Lizor, because of the pandemic and recently turning 88, has decided he can no longer help us on weekends. We are grateful to him for all his faithful service to this parish these
many years. Once we can have large gatherings again, we will have a celebration to invite him and thank him properly for his service. In the meantime, I would
encourage you to send Monsignor notes of gratitude.
Monsignor’s address is: Heartlands
3010 North Ridge Road #C509 Ellicott City, MD 21043
What was your favorite part about the CCASTA Becoming Catholic classes? My favorite part was learning about all the details of the Catholic Church that I did not know before. What are you looking forward to now that you are in full communion with the Church? I look forward to learning more and more about the Catholic church. Welcome, Diana! We’re so glad to have you.
-Fr. John
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Are you praying for a child getting ready for First Communion? Thank you for remembering this student in your prayers.
Please consider sending them a congratulatory card. We’re collecting your cards now
Here’s how to send … Address to
CCASTA name of First Communicant
5839 Augustine Ave. Elkridge, MD 21075
Please write “First Communicant” in bottom corner of envelope You can also drop off in the orange bin on the front porch of the same address
Questions? Contact Cathy at 410-796-8150 or [email protected]
First grader this fall at a public school?
Then you want to register for GIFT! One year of religious education is required prior
to the year when children receive First Communion https://ccasta.org/grades-k-7
Questions? Contact Cathy Carlin 410-796-8150 or [email protected]
2020-21 First Reconciliation & Eucharist Information will be mailed in late July
Children enrolled in GIFT and the parish school are in our data base, but if your child is in 2nd grade in a
private school, please contact us to be added to our list. [email protected] or 410-796-8150
We can still help you get ready for your child’s baptism
We’re here to help you get ready to have your baby, toddler, or preschooler baptized
Have a school age child or teen wanting to be baptized? We can help you with that, too!
Contact Cathy Carlin at [email protected] or 410-796-8150 Next In-Person Session is July 18 at Brewer Hall
Next online Baptism Prep Session is August 15th Here’s the link to register https://www.ccasta.org/baptism-classes
Thank you VBS Donors!
We are looking forward to Virtual VBS in a couple of weeks. Your donations are helping us to make it possible for
it to be a special experience even though we can’t meet in person.
Cross this one off your to-do list and save!
Registration for faith formation for Kindergarten – 7th grade We have an early bird discount!
https://ccasta.org/grades-k-7 Questions?
Contact Cathy Carlin410-796-8150 or [email protected]
WE ARE STILL LIVE-STREAMING
SUNDAY MASS
(and daily Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Join us Sunday, June 28th at 10:30 AM
and Sunday, July 5th
at 10:45 AM
on our website (CCASTA.org)
or on our public Facebook page
Do You Know Someone Who Needs Prayers?
Our Parish Prayer Circle prays for your needs
and special inten-tions. To place a peti-
tion or join those pray-ing, contact
Frank Stanitski at 410-796-4582 or
Our Daily Bread Casserole
Collections
Ascension Campus Friday, July 24th 7:30AM-8:45AM
St Augustine Campus Saturday, July 25th 9:00AM-10:00AM
Stewardship
& Finances
June 20 th – 21 st
Offertory: $7,581.00
Offertory Loose:
$233.00
Second
Collection: $395.00
Poor Box:
$551.25
EFT:
$23,974.00
Mass
Attendance 492
Second
Collection
July 4th - 5th
will be for
Maintenance
& Repairs.
CELEBRANT TIME INTENTION
ASCENSION
Sun. June 28
Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA...….......8:15 AM……..…............Parishioners
Fr. John Williamson ……................10:30 AM*……....….…....Bernie Ziolkowski
Tues. June 30 ..................................9:00 AM*....................Herman J. Bullinger
Thurs. July 2 ...………..…...................9:00 AM*….…..............Carolyn Fitzsimmons
Sat. July 4 (Independence Day)
Fr. John Williamson ……………………..9:00 AM…………………..John G. Kordusky
Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA……...…..4:00 PM…………...........William & Margaret Robey
Sun. July 5
Fr. John Williamson ……….....….......8:15 AM……..…............Carl P. Bernhardt
Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA ..........10:30 AM..……....….…....William Heinbuch, Sr
ST. AUGUSTINE
Sun. June 28
Fr. John Williamson *DTA...............7:30 AM......................Father’s Day Remembrance
Fr. John Williamson *DTA...............9:15 AM......................Ed Shilling
Fr. Bill Spacek ………………..............10:45 AM…....................Barbara Dorsey Prisco
Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA………...12:15 PM....…….….........Rufina Erharbor
Fr. Marty Hammond *DHA……........5:00 PM...…….............James Prisco III
Mon. June 29 .…..…..….…...……….....7:00 AM….…….…….…..Father’s Day Remembrance
Wed. July 1 ......…...........................7:00 AM………..............Joseph & Dorothy Neubauer
Fri. July 3 …..….…….........................7:00 AM…....................James Prisco, III
Sat. July 4 (Independence Day)
Fr. John Williamson .……................ 5:00 PM.......................Barbara Dorsey Prisco
Sun. July 5
Fr. Marty Hammond *DTA..............7:30 AM......................Marie Pantalone
Fr. Bill Spacek *DTA........................9:15 AM.......................Isabel Tablante
Fr. John Williamson ..……..............10:45 AM*…..................Parishioners
Fr. John Williamson *DHA.............12:15 PM....…….….........Paul Erhabor
Fr. John Williamson ..……................5:00 PM...……..............Mary Jo Murden
* Masses will continue to be live streamed 9:00 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays and alternate between the Ascension 10:30 AM and St. Augustine 10:45 AM on Sundays.
Mass Celebrants & Intentions
Fr. Bill Spacek will celebrate Mass off-site for the following intentions during the coming weeks:
Shari Shriver Laun, William Lenczycki, Carol Houseman, John Kordusky, Merle Litz, Carolyn Fitzsimmons, and The Vogl Family.
Fr. John A. Williamson, Pastor, 410-796-1520, 410-242-2292, [email protected]
Deacon Trey Hayden, [email protected]
Deacon Thomas Yannuzzi, [email protected], 410-242-2292
Staff
CCASTA Business Manager/Columbarium — Ron Xifo, 410-796-1520, [email protected]
Communications Director — Karen Beach, 410-292-3023, [email protected]
Director of Engagement for Adult Faith & Small Faith Groups — Bob Sutliff
410-242-2292, [email protected]
Director of Engagement & Faith Formation of Families and Women — Cathy Carlin
410-796-8150, [email protected]
Director of Engagement for Volunteers & Parishioners — Mary Hoban
410-796-1520, [email protected]
Director of Engagement for Youth & Young Adults — Shannon O’Toole
410-242-2292, [email protected]
Director of Religious Education & Special Needs Faith Formation — Michele Poligardo
410-796-2720, [email protected]
Liturgical Music Director — Paul Lavin, [email protected]
Principal, St Augustine School — Denise Ball, [email protected], 410-796-3040
Support Staff
Executive Manager — Donna Pecoraro, 410-796-1520, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant, Ascension campus — Darlene Ciepiela, 410-242-2292, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant for Religious Ed -- Kim Brown, 410-564-2396, [email protected]
Office Assistant, Ascension campus— Roxanne Bernhardt, 410-242-2292, [email protected]
Other Ministries
Altar Server Coordinator — Shawn Carlin, [email protected]
Bereavement Support Groups — Lisa Uhl, [email protected]
CCASTA St Vincent de Paul — Dawn Weglein & Bob Smith, 410-242-2292
Divine Mercy Prayer Group — Barbara Kelly, [email protected]
Family & Children’s Ministry — Laurie Kaplan, [email protected]
Knights of Columbus, St John Neumann Council — James King, [email protected]
Legion of Mary — Bernie Taylor, [email protected] and Paul Peyla, [email protected]
Martha & Mary Ministry, Ascension campus — Mary Hoban, [email protected]
Martha & Mary Ministry, St Augustine campus — Karan Bevers, [email protected]
Men’s Club — Bill Miller, 410-242-8696
Our Daily Bread Volunteers — Diane Dingle, [email protected]
Our Daily Bread Collections, Ascension campus — Yvonne Loverde, 410-850-0688
Our Daily Bread Collections, St. Augustine campus — Dawn Weglein, [email protected]
Pastoral Council Co-Chairs — Steve Shemenski, [email protected] and
Pat Donohue-Galvin, [email protected]
Pastoral Care & Greeters Ministry, Prayer Shawl, and Helping Hands, St Augustine campus —
Marty Byerly, 410-242-2743
Prayer Circle Ministry —Frank Stanitski, 410-796-4582, [email protected]
Pro Life — Bernie Taylor, [email protected] / Jon Shoemaker, [email protected]
Social Action — Connie McDonnell, [email protected]
Sodality, Ascension campus — Rose Garvey, 410-242-6173, [email protected]
Sodality, St. Augustine campus — Carol Bateman, [email protected]
St. Augustine Church 5976 Old Washington Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
Rectory: 410-796-1520
Fax: 410-796-8172
Mass Schedule: ext. 4
Holy Day Masses: ext. 5
MASSES
Saturdays: 5:00 PM
Sundays: 7:30 AM
9:15AM, 10:45 AM
12:15PM, 5:00 PM
Mon, Wed, Fri: 7:00 AM
Holy Days
Vigil: 7:00 PM
6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon
Reconciliation
Saturday at 4:15 PM
St Augustine School:
410-796-3040
www.staug-md.org
Ascension Church 4603 Poplar Avenue
Halethorpe, MD 21227
Phone: 410-242-2292
MASSES
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:15 AM
10:30 AM
Tues. & Thurs 9:00 AM
Holy Days
12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM
Reconciliation
Saturdays: 3:15 PM
