SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 7, 2018

Birthday List Jan 7 Diego Padron Jan 8 Jocelyn Ventrello Jan 9 None Jan 10 Elias Dobson, Griffin Kanne, Trinity Oliver Jan 11 Gregory Fishburn Jan 12 Kevin Bracht, Jon Messman, Tom Messman Jr, Sue Wing Jan 13 Jenifer Kryshak, Emily Myers

Minister Schedule for January 13 & 14 Saturday: 5:00PM Greeters: G. Messman, M/B Robinson Lector: Pam Hueser Ministers: R. Hueser, J. Ventrello, J/J Mercer, J. Messman Servers: Eli & Maddie Kosiba Sunday: 7:30AM Greeters: N Shide, R. Woolley Lector: Sharon Blasky Ministers: I. Mangas, B. Warren, S. Miller, R. Woolley, B. Worden Servers: Kevin Bracht & Jerrett Nagel 10:00AM Greeters: K/E Faker, A. Balvich Lector: Ellen Faker Ministers: R. White, P. Weigand, M/ML Debb, J. Groppe Servers: Abby Ahler, Hunter Davisson, Taylor Jordan

Care Ministers for Jan. 7-14 Jan. 6/7– A. Nagel; Jan. 8– J. Egan; Jan. 9– D. Lanoue; Jan. 10– Fr. Don;

Jan. 11– ML Debb; Jan. 12– None; Jan. 13/14– G. Schenk

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7– The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30am Millie Jaeger 10:00am Michael & Marlene Fogarty MONDAY, JANUARY 8 8:00am Communion Service 8:30-3:30pm Eucharistic Adoration TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 5:30 pm Christopher Bahler WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10– Mass at the Care Center 10:00 am David Nagel THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 8:30-9:30am Holy Hour 8:00am Don Potts FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 8:30am Mary Jane Balaguras SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 4:00pm Confession 5:00pm For the Parish SUNDAY, JANUARY 14– Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am Jim Deno 10:00am Living/deceased of the Gerald & Lois Feldhaus Family

Stewardship

Total for 12/24/17 $ 12,609.00

Envelopes/checks & Loose Collection $ 4476.00

Automatic (Online) Giving (weekly average) $ 505.00

Total for 12/31/17 $ 4981.00

Thank you for your generosity!

On Christmas Day, we celebrated that the Word has become flesh and dwells among us. The emphasis is on the humanity of Jesus. That God would be so humbled, and so in love with humans, to become one of us. The Gospel of Luke paints an incredibly earthy and meek Jesus and his family. The beginnings for Jesus are suggested as not just human, but poor. Luke maintains emphasis on poverty and care for the poor throughout his gospel. Epiphany on the other hand reminds us that Jesus is not only fully human, but also fully divine. Jesus, even as a child was God. God is manifest to us, is revealed to the nations, and we proclaim him as our king and our redeemer. The Magi, who are foreigners, seek the newborn king. (This story by the way appears in Matthew’s gospel and makes no mention of a manger or stable.) The manifestation of the unification of God and humanity is not just for Jews, but for all people. St. Paul makes this clear in the Letter to the Ephesians. They don’t just search for Jesus, but they bring gifts, they pay him homage. God who was humbled to take flesh, now invites humans to be humbled in God’s presence. So how do we celebrate this solemnity? We imitate the Magi. We seek God who is our king and redeemer. We share our gifts with God by using them to give glory to God. How can each of us best reflect the glory of Christ who dwells among, both God and human? As the Christmas season draws to a close, let us continue to be mindful of the poor, the weak, the isolated among us.

~Tony Butler, Director of Religious Education

Second Collection for Religious Elderly religious need your help. The religious pictured here represent more than 32,000 senior Catholic brothers,

sisters, and religious order priests living in the US. Years of serving for little or no pay have left a shortage in retirement funding. Your gift helps their religious communities furnish

necessities such as medications and nursing care. It also helps ensure

younger members can continue the good works of their elders. We will

have a second collection next weekend to support these men and

women who have led their lives through prayer, love and sacrifice.

Please be generous.

Bring in Your Palms for This Year’s Ashes!

One of the old traditions of the church was to collect last year’s palms to make this year’s ashes for use on Ash Wednesday. You will find a basket near the baptismal font in which you can deposit

the palms you have in your homes. Please remove any tape, staples, or rubber bands. It would be helpful if you could cut the

larger palms into smaller pieces that will burn more easily.

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 219-866-5351 OR www.saugustine.org

Start the New Year with a Renewed Understanding of Your Catholic Faith! Join us for Spirit on Tap!

The Evangelization Committee is sponsoring Spirit on Tap. The program will take place at the K of C hall during Wednesday evening programming from 6:30-7:45pm. Gatherings will

resume this Wednesday, January 10th. Each session will be unique and independent. The goals of the program will focus on learning more about our faith is a relaxed social environment. For more information, please contact Doug Nagel (765-337-1163) or

Cathy Hanna (219-866-3721).

Donations for Christmas Flowers were Offered in Memory/Honor of the following: Eugene, Mary Dennis & John Farrell, Andrew & Bonnie Studer, Art Studer, Bill & Betty Studer, Lawrence & Lil Miller, Shirley & Don Hughes, Bob & Tennis Walter, Mary Rita Cercone, Dennis

Carroll, Edward Korniak, Betty Korniak, Mary Blankenbaker, Dean Blankenbaker, Al Nagel, Mae Swartzell, Jane Ann Swartzell, Al Nagel, Egan & Summers Family, Roy-Noreen & Dave Nordyke, Sullivan & Roney Family, Eileen Dumas, Thomas Dumas, Barbara Wheelan, William Wheelan, Gene Fullenkamp, St. Augustine Staff & Teachers, Laura Valade, Lillian Holyze, Frances Nagel, Donald Pohl, Fred Waymire Family, Gerald & Rita Nagel, Marie & Joseph Kerber, Ida & Walter Nagel Sr., Lincoln Nagel, Bob & Carol Hanna, Bernice & Joseph Buchtman, Paul Bracht, Joe & Joanne Hopp, Jeffrey Dick, Diana & Marvin Whitaker, Genevive & Austin Anderson, Peg Prohosky, Calvin Miller, Ruth Steinke, William Steinke, Louis & Rose Korniak, Misch Family, Jagoda Family, Altman & Souza Families, Joan Hollerman, Dovis Faker, Edmond Faker, Holly Rea, William Zitzka, Joe & Nobeline Sheldon, Glen Stath, Ronald Stath, Edward Goetz, Eloise (Goetz) Nagel, Melissa Scheurich, Kent Mahnesmith, Anita Arseneau, Paul & Callista Tonner, Earl & Loretta Call, Lawrence & Hazelmae Schreeg, Pama Tonner, Gehring & Kanne Families, Emily Ann Blasky, Guy & Norma Robinson, Pam Watson, Tom & Lorraine Blasky, Korniak Families, Siegrist Family, Meyer & Godar Families, Brandenburg & Malone Families, Harmening & Hillan Families, Daniel Hay, Alice E. Davis, George Borntrager, De Sayers, Bernice Green, Curtis Mingear, Albert Miller Family, Joan Kerr, Lillian Underwood, Helen Sopko, Albin & Carmela Shank, Charles & Edna Horton, Ruth & Marcella Kanney, Art & Mary Kanney, Joe Shank, Ruth Ann Shank, Bob & Ida Mae Ficht, Howard & Darlene Miller, Eurah Somers, John Barrientos, Wiener Family, Annen Family, John & Alberta Obermeyer, David Chesak, Joe & Rose Chesak, Rosalie Obermeyer, Melvin T. Clites, Mercer, Alter & Monnig Familes, Albert & Jessie Misch, Ralph & Opal Meyers, David Edward Myers, Vincent & Lois Meyer, Norman Cors, Ray & Clara Lanoue, Steve Lanoue, Bradley Sayler, Charles Brusnahan, Margaret Sayler, Renata Bachman, Charles & Vesta Brusnahan, David Nagel, Clarence & Mattina Mathew, Marvin Luers, Chapman & Van Hoof Families, Donald & Mary Lakin, Fred L. Shide

Won’t you join us for an hour of prayer? Every Thursday, following morning Mass,

parishioners join together in prayer. Won’t you take an hour of your week to pray for peace in our world.

Through God all things are possible. We look forward to seeing you!

Knights of Columbus Breakfast Join the Knights Sunday, January 28th for an All-you-can-eat breakfast from 8:00 to 11:30.

Dine in or Carry Out.

Knights of Columbus Pork Chop Dinner The Knights of Columbus will be having a pork chop dinner on Saturday, January 20 at the

hall. Serving will be from 5:30 to 7:30 and dinner will include grilled pork chop, potatoes, green

beans, salad, and dessert. 1 Pork Chop Dinner-$11.00; 2 Pork Chop Dinner-$14.00

Dine in or carry-out.

Religious education and youth group will begin again on January 10th.

Join Us for Wednesday Evening Parish Meals!

St. Augustine Parish is once again offering meals on select Wednesday evenings, and you are welcome to join us! Come for

food and fellowship prior to Wednesday evening programs. Dinner begins at 5:45 pm in the basement.

January 10– Taco Night January 17– Soup & Salad

All parishioners are welcome to join us for dinner on Wednesday evenings. A free-will donation is

appreciated. Contact Marie Oliver in the parish office if you would like to volunteer to donate food for a meal,

help serve or clean-up. We are in need of individuals/groups to volunteer to coordinate one or two Wednesday night meals for this semester. This would involve overseeing/organizing the meal

with the help of the church office. Thank you!

Start Your New Year by Joining us for a

Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry!

Join us for a Fish Fry at the Knights of Columbus Hall on January 12th!

Serving takes place from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Featuring Pollack, Tilapia (baked and Fried) ,

Shrimp & Chicken Strips with all you can eat salad bar. Take Outs (866-9938), Child and Senior Prices are available. Gifts for 2018

Start 2018 with a new Liturgical

Calendar from your parish family and a New Testament donated by Dynamic

Catholic. Both can be found next to the church doors.

THANK YOU The advertisements that appear in this bulletin completely defray

all publishing costs which the church would otherwise incur. Please patronize the sponsors on the back of this bulletin and thank them

for their kind generosity.

Indiana March for Life All are invited to join in the First Annual Indiana March for Life on

Monday, January 22, 2018 in Indianapolis. The events include: 12:10 Mass, St. John the Evangelist Church 1:30 March from Indiana Convention Center to the State House 2:30 Rally at the State House steps 4:00 Memorial for the Unborn Rose Service, Indiana State House, with keynote by Abby Johnson, author and founder of And Then There Were None 6:30 Youth Rally and Holy Hour, St. John the Evangelist

Feel free to join in all or part of the day’s activities. But most importantly, join us as we testify to the dignity of life and the beauty

of each human person. For more information check out www.rtlindy.org/upcoming-events/Indiana-march-for-life or contact Susan Hoefer, Diocesan Respect Life Coordinator, shoefer@dol-

in.org / 765-421-1998. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, and Right to Life

of Indianapolis.