Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 am & 10:00 am

Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00pm or by appointment

St. Augustine Catholic Church

Office Hours: Tues—Fri: 8:00am– 3:00pm

Contact Information

Church…….866-5351 www.saugustine.org

SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 27, 2016

Birthday List March 27 Beth Dunlap, Gail Evans, Sarah Kaufmann March 28 Alejandro Hernandez, Byron Jansky, Caleb Oliver, Tony Steinke March 29 Wyatt Geib, Aubrey Geleott, Krista Kanne March 30 None March 31 Charles Bahler, Nick Plecas, Mary Stath, Owen Zaber April 1 John Bryant Jr., Judy Geleott April 2 Deric Duncan, Kailey Gilbert, Connie Nichols, Keith Pfledderer, Heidi Spalla

Minister Schedule for April 2 & 3

Saturday 5:00PM Greeter– B/M Robinson, E. Waymire Lector– Deb Nagel Ministers– E. Stath, M. Kahler, B. Robinson, J. Messman, S. Davisson Servers– Drew, Aidan & Zach Geleott Sunday 7:30 AM Greeters– N. Shide, H. Bracht, D/R Myers Lector– Sharon Blasky Ministers– D/R Myers, M. Miller, B. Warren, B. Worden Servers– Kevin Bracht & Luke Mattocks 10:00 AM Greeters– D. Reichert, M. Chesak, M. Steinke Lector– Bob Evans Ministers– M/ML Debb, R. White, ML Potts, C. Sue Servers– Owen Davisson, Grant & Emily Myers

Care Ministers for March 27– April 2 March 27– A. Nagel/ M. Ahler March 28– G. Garrity

March 29– R. Koebcke March 30– C. Hanna

March 31– ML Debb April 1– B. Post April 2– G. Schenk

You have a wonderful Catholic heritage. Pass it on!

Just as we insure financial health for our families, we must plan for the health of our faith families. Your planned gift to the St.

Augustine Catholic Parish Fund will provide financial support forever. You have a wonderful Catholic heritage. Pass it on!

Stewardship

Total for 3/13/16 $ 4788.39

Collection Totals for 3/20/16 were not available at the time of

bulletin submission.

Attention All Hospital Care Ministers! All hospital care ministers are invited to a

meeting with Mike Winstead from Franciscan Health. Mr. Winstead would like to

coordinate the program from St. Augustine with the spiritual care ministry at

Franciscan Health Rensselaer. Please join us on Wednesday, April 6th, 9 am to hear the updates for the ministry. Any questions please call Natalie

Myers 219-819-0855.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27– Easter Sunday 7:30am For the Parish 10:00am Pama Tonner MONDAY, MARCH 28 8:00am Communion Service 8:30-3:30pm Eucharistic Adoration TUESDAY, MARCH 29 5:30pm Kent Mahnesmith WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 8:00am Dan Hay THURSDAY, MARCH 31 8:00am Lawrence Doherty FRIDAY, APRIL 1 8:30am Bob Reichert SATURDAY, APRIL 2 5:00pm First Saturday Mass Memorials SUNDAY, APRIL 3 7:30am For the Parish 10:00am John & Alberta Obermeyer

Easter announces Christ is risen! Christ Jesus, having endured the suffering and death on the Cross, did not allow evil to be the last word. He defeated death. Like a morning star, Christ Jesus illuminates the darkness of fear and gives believers a path to eternal hopefulness. As Christ emerges from the tomb of death, the Church proclaims salvation for all. God’s peace will reign. “Make Catholics proud. U.S. Catholics are proud of Pope Francis, but how about their U.S. church? Do they know that one out of six Americans get their health care from a Catholic institution, or that more than one out of five Americans living in poverty are served by Catholic Charities? Do they know Catholic schools are the largest provider of private K-to-12 education in the country, with almost two million students, and the largest provider of private higher education, enrolling nearly one million students? Or that the national Catholic school graduation rate is 99.4 percent of high school students? And that of these graduates, 84.9 percent go on to college, compared with 39.5 percent of public school graduates? Do they know that the Catholic Church is the largest resettler of refugees in the country? That U.S.-based Catholic Relief Services serves nearly 100 million people in need in 93 countries? That the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serves over 14 million people in need in the United States each year? The Catholic Church is the most important nongovernmental source of social good in the nation, and almost no one knows it. Honestly, the bishops’ conference need not do a thing but begin a more effective public relations campaign. It is time to show ourselves to ourselves—and to the nation—and build some pride.” From the November 2, 2015 America, “Strategic Opportunities: Six [eight online] chances to strengthen the church,” by Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., President of DePaul University and chair of Ascension Health. pp 20-22.

EASTER SUNDAY 219-866-5351 OR www.saugustine.org

Bulletin Submissions: If you would like to submit a picture or article for the bulletin, please contact the church office by either calling 866-5351 or

emailing marie@rhsi.tv. Submissions must be received by 8:00am on Tuesday in order to be included in the following weekend’s edition.

Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Bake-Off sponsored by St. Augustine Youth Group Family Dodge Ball Tournament sponsored by St. A School

Sunday, March 13th

Step up to Stand on our New Floor in 2016

A special "Thank you" to everyone who made the Youth Group Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser a huge

success! The youth who helped were fantastic, the adults who helped were amazing, and the people who attended were... stuffed... and greatly appreciated. The entries for the Dessert Bake-Off were

yummy and abundant. The winners are... Abby Jordan for her lemon bars, Judy Egan for her better than anything cake, Cathy Hanna for her chocolate chip banana pie, and Sydney Dobson for her lemon blueberry muffins. Thank you to Waukaru Farms (Mark & Heidi Jordan) for donating the beef

for the dinner and Arnis (Bob & Cathy Hanna) for supplying many of the other items at cost.

Thank you to all eleven teams who participated in dodgeball! It was an exciting tournament....the Super

Dodgers team went undefeated in the Double Elimination Tournament & were crowned 2016 St. A Dodgeball Champs! Members of the Super Dodgers team were: Cory Melchi, Cannon Melchi, Fielder Melchi, Jonah Melchi, Rylan Leeper & Reegan Leeper. Runners up were the Dream Team: Isaac Ahler, Hunter Davisson, Parker Jordan, Abby Ahler, Addy Hughes & Taylor Jordan. In a fun single elimination

tournament, the Mavericks team won: Ethan Pickering, Stace Pickering, Carter Drone, Mike Drone, Colby Chapman & Camden Chapman. The Super Dodgers were runners up. Thank you to PFA for the McDonald's gift certificate prizes & to the referees: Ava Kosiba, Nikole Cain, Jana Drone, Jake

Chapman & Brandon Cain.

We have achieved our goal for our floor & pew project, except for

monies pledged & not yet collected from Fruitful Harvest. We are still counting on those pledges being honored. A total of $14,706.00 of

the $36,875.00 pledged towards the floor dovetail has been paid to the Diocese & will be returned to our

parish. Even so, we will be taking up two more floor collections toward

the floor/pew project. These will cover expenses not factored into the

original estimate of the project (more expensive chemical strippers dictated by recent EPA regulations, the cost of kneeler padding where that needs to be replaced). The next collection will be taken up

Easter weekend. The last collection will be taken up the last Sunday of

April. Thank you for your generosity and stewardship! St. Augustine parishioners should be proud of the improvements and maintenance that

have been accomplished in our Church!

Easter Lillies were donated in honor/memory of: Margaret Sayler, Bradley Sayler, Renata Bachman, Calvin Miller, Jane

Swartzell, Paul & Dorothy Nagel, Melvin T. Clites, Melvin H & Grace Clites, Walter & Clara Massoth, Amanda Woodruff, Wiener Family, Annen Family, Nessius & Blackhall Family, Michele & Brian Brandenburg, Malone, Nesius

& Harmening Families, Albert & Mildred Miller, Tracy Davis, Bill & Alice Davis, Clarene Mathew, Malinda Mathew, Walter L. Nagel, Ida C. Nagel,

Joan Hollerman, Dovis Faker, Edmond Faker, Holly Rea, Charles & Vesta Brusnahan, Charles Brusnahan, Mike Brusnahan, Katie Cox, M/M Ralph

Myers, Marvin Luers, Carl & Hilda Effinger, George & Bertha Shuster, Albin Shank, Carmela Shank, Ruth Ann Shank, Joe Shank, Charles & Edna Horton, Eurah Somers, John Barrientos, Bob & Ida Mae Ficht, Ruth &

Marcella Kanney, Art & Mary Kanney, Bracht & Buchtman Families, Nicole Tholl, Ann Lipson, Edward Lipson, Pauline Hawkins, Thomas Hawkins,

Brandon Deerberg, Dean Blankenbaker, Mary Blanknbaker, Al Nagel, Fred Waymire, Frank & Helen Kaye, Arnie Peifer, Fank & Anna Place, Sullivan & Roney Family, John & Alberta Obermeyer, Joe & Rose Chesak, Dr. Dave

Chesak, Lillian Underwood, Helen Sopko, George Shide, Jerry Pals, James Walter, Andy Shide, All of Our Departed Loved Ones, Mercer, Alter & Monnig Families, Godar & Herbert Families, Leona Allen, Clyde Allen, Barbera Pincsak, Joseph Pincsak, Roy & Noreen & Dave Nordyke, Jan Turner, Louis & Rose Korniak, Bob Nagel, Dick Nagel, Eileen Dumas,

Thomas Dumas, Barbara Wheelan, William Wheelan, Austin & Geneva Anderson, Peg Prohosky, Marvin Whitaker Sr, Anna Healey, Jerry & Rita Nagel, Walter & Ida Nagel, Joseph & Marie Kerber, Matthew Gembala,

Alice E. Davis, De Sayers, George Borntrager, Earl Yerk, Mary Rita Cercone, Dennis Carroll, Linda Garrett, Gene Fullenkamp, Daniel Hay

Family, Theresa Bard, Dr. George Bard, M/M Elmer Bard, M/M Irving Reilly, Delia T. Delgado, Virigian R. Delgado, The Faker Family, The Yost Family,

Carl & Evelyn Siegrist, Louis & Rose Korniak, Bernard Clark, Michael J. Clark, Kevin B. Clark, Laddie Kubovy, Marie Kubovy, Ingrid Schenk, Melissa Scheurich, Kent Mahnesmith, The Scanlon’s The Massoels,

Joseph S. Hopp, Joanne M. Hopp, Jeffrey M. Dick, Diana S. Whitaker, Gerald Dewey, Mom & Dad Patton, Jim Patton Jr, Francis & William

Fogarty, Emily Ann Blasky, Pam Watson, Nada Robinson, Bill & Norma Robinson, Tom & Lorraine Blasky, Julianne/Urban Post, Julian/Frances Koesters, Paul & Clara Meyers, Francis & Lillian Klemme, Ed Meyers, William R. Maniscalco, Ann M. Mabiscalco, William H. Sofield, Chloe Mellott, Joe & Nobeline Sheldon, Henry & Lucretia Altman, Anothy &

Evelyn Souza, Andrew & Bonnie Studer, Art Studer, Bill & Betty Studer, Don & Shirley Hughes, Lawrence & Lil Miller, Kosta & Lamie Families, Ted & Pat Maka, Joh Pedone, Matt & Ruth Padone, Mary & Kenneth Leaser,

Clem & Nora Cruze, Kosta & Lamie Families, Bob & Tennis Walter

SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 27, 2016

You Are Invited to Wednesday Evening Meals ! St. Augustine Parish is 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 6:00 pm unless otherwise specified. Free-will donations will be accepted

Menu 3/30 Baked Potato Bar 4/6 Sub Sandwiches 4/13 Pasta Night 4/20 Soup & Salad 4/27 Pizza & Salad 5/4 Grill Night Peanut Butter and Jelly will be available at every

meal as well. Come join us for food and fellowship!

Visit Our Parish and School Websites! Visit the church at www.saugustine.org or the school at www.s-augustine.org. Bookmark them today! Did you know that you can download church events straight to your phone or device by simply clicking a button at the top of the online calendar? Sign up for online giving, check ministry calendars and much more!

Join our Parish Family! Are you a registered parishioner?

Do not take for granted that you are registered in the Parish just because you attend Mass or your relatives are

members. It could be quite embarrassing to us, you and your family when someone wants to make wedding

plans, have a baby baptized, attend Faith Formation, or if you are asked to

be a Sponsor for Baptism or confirmation requiring a note of

Catholicity from us. If we have no record of membership, we cannot

provide these services for you. Contact us today! Call 219-866-5351 or email

us at marie@rhsi.tv.

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 this Easter season. Through God all things

are possible. We look forward to seeing you Thursdays at 8:30am

The New Evangelization Series Begins on March 30th! If you signed up for this Adult Study Topic, mark your calendars

and join us in the basement from 6:30-8pm. Session #1: “What is the New Evangelization?”, Why is it

worthwhile?” and “How does one do it?” Father explains how the concept of a “new” evangelization began to take shape in the

second Vatican Council. Later, Pope John Paul II called for new ardor, new expressions and new methods to reach out to an

increasingly secular culture, especially in the West. This calling is not just the responsibility of the Church at large; it is also the

responsibility of each individual Catholic who has been baptized.”

St. Augustine School Money Board This fundraiser will be available throughout the year at mass and

other social events. Envelopes are labeled $1-100, as well as a few "name your own price" envelopes. Choose an envelope and place the noted dollar amount inside. Place the envelope with money in

the bucket below the money board, with the church offering, or either the church or school office. Checks may be made payable to St. Augustine School. The Money board is located by the McKinley

street entrance. Thank you!

SASBUCK$ News: Want to make a photo book of your spring break trip? Do it with a

scrip card from Shutterfly, which offers a 9% rebate. Also, wash that spring mud off of your car by using a gift certificate from our March

Merchant-of-the-Month, Northside Car Wash. Call the school (866-5480) or the

church office (866-5351) with questions.

13TH ANNUAL SPRING SOCIAL 4/16/2016 The largest fundraiser of the year for St. Augustine

School is now less than 2 weeks away! Please remember to send in your RSVP cards and raffle

tickets by April 6, if you haven’t already done so. You may check the school’s Facebook page for

updates as well – event sponsors and pictures of auction items are posted for you to get a sneak peak. We have tickets from Purdue

Convocations to see The Illusionists, hotel and zoo package for Ft. Wayne, tickets to see the Gary South Shore Railcats and tickets to

Indiana Beach! You won’t want to miss this!

Now Hiring St. Augustine School is accepting applications for an elementary

classroom teacher for the 2016 – 2017 school year. Cover letter, resume and references may be sent to:

Mrs. Anne Dumas St. Augustine School 328 N McKinley Ave

Rensselaer, IN 47978 dumas@s-augustine.org

219-866-5480 219-866-5663 fax

Movie Night Trinity United Methodist Church is sponsoring a movie night at the Ritz Cinema in Rensselaer, Indiana. The movie, WAR ROOM, will be shown twice: Wednesday, March 30 @ 7:00pm and again on

Sunday, April 3 @ 2:00 pm. Entrance to the movie is FREE! Check out a movie review at www.pluggedin.com

Retirement Celebration in Honor of Our School Principal, Anne Dumas

Save the Date for May 15th following 10:00am Mass and join fellow parishioners, school families, and friends for a celebration in

the school gym. More details to come!

The Birthright rummage sale will take place on Apr. 15th and 16th. PLEASE BRING

ANY DONATIONS BEGINNING MONDAY, Apr. 11th through NOON ON

THURSDAY. No electrical items or baby equipment can be accepted. This sale is not only a fundraiser it is also a corporal work of mercy and a chance to recycle clothing and household

items that are still useful. Workers will be needed during the sale on Fri. and Sat. and especially for clean up on Sat. at noon. Call

Germaine if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. 866-4206. Thank you.

*** Help needed: A few people to come to the basement after the 10:00 Mass on Apr. 10th to help arrange tables and to set

up racks for the rummage sale***

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Believe in the power of prayer!

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the church

office at 866-5351 or Sharon Davisson at 866-4675.

HUNGERING FOR CELEBRATION We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends in our own

hearts, where Jesus reigns forever. Let us rejoice in our risen Lord—and in the lives we’ve changed this Lent in Colombia, Laos, Rwanda, Honduras, Madagascar and all over the world! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the

collection box by the McKinley street entrance.

Just a reminder that Fruitful Harvest 2014 will end this year and Fruitful Harvest 2016 will

begin in September. The last statement reminder will be sent in August 2015. Since we have fulfilled our Diocesan goal, all monies paid will be returned to our Parish and used for the

floor project. A total of $14,706.00 of the $36,875.00 pledged towards the floor

dovetail has been paid to the Diocese and will be returned to our parish. Please help our parish by fulfilling your pledge.

Thank you for your continued support to Fruitful Harvest and St. A.

Bishop Dwenger Knights of Columbus Casino Night

Saturday, April 2 at the hall Happy Hour from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Gaming from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Tickets are $30 each and include food

and soft drinks, draft beer and wine and a chance to win $250, $500, and $1000 in the raffle. You do not need to be present

to win the raffle. We will have the NCAA Final Four games on the big screen.

Should be a fun night for everyone. Pick up a ticket at the Friday Night fish fry or from a Knight.

Rosary CD Available for Use A copy of Fr. Kostka’s Rosary CD has been donated to Jackson’s Funeral Chapel for use at services. This beautiful recitation of the rosary is a welcome resource for those planning funeral services.

K of C Free Throw Contest Congratulations to Jacob Hillan!

He competed at the State Level of the Knights of Columbus Free throw

contest and was triumphant! Jacob won his age division of the contest

which, starts at the local level, moves to the district level, then regional and

eventually state level. Congratulations on your achievement!

PLEASE JOIN US IN HONORING OUR FRIEND AND HELPING BENEFIT THE KENT E. MAHNESMITH

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, Sausage,

Juice and Coffee $6.00 For Adults;

$3.00 For Children (12 and under) For more information or to purchase tickets in

advance, please contact Rhonda Eldridge – 219-863-4406 or Kara Fishburn – 219-866-3690

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 3, 2016

HOLY HOUR 8:30-9:30 am

In adoration Chapel

Recitation of the Rosary Divine mercy chaplet

seven offerings quiet time with Jesus

come join the celebration of the mercy of Jesus. Mankind

will not enjoy peace until it turns with confidence to His

Mercy.