CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE, Larchmont, New York JULY 08, 2018

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Pastor’s Corner

FINDING GOD AND GRACE IN THE DETOURS

Think for moment and let your mind wander back to your sen-ior year of high school. In the yearbook, beneath your picture, you probably listed the clubs and organizations you belonged to, as well as the profession you hoped to pursue. All these years later; as you examine your life, how many of those youthful plans and goals have been realized? For most of us, life has evolved quite differently than we had imagined. A variety of people and circum-stances—some good and some not so good—have shaped our lives and guided our way on a route that has probably been more circuitous, with many more stops and starts and detours, than we ever expected. However far our path through life has deviated from our initial youthful goals, there need be no regret. As we will learn from the Marcan Jesus in today’s Gospel, good things happen in the detours of life, and these can be as graced and as fulfilling as any well-executed life plan. As Mark tells it, a very busy and devoted Jesus was on his way to the home of Jairus, a synagogue official whose daughter was near death. Obviously, death is serious business and not to be tri-fled with. Although “God did not make death,” as the Wisdom au-thor has declared in today’s first reading, it is nevertheless an in-herent aspect of life, and one each of us must necessarily learn to accept. This being so, the synagogue official was convinced that Jesus could do something for his daughter, and it seemed impera-tive that Jesus hurry to help him in whatever way he could. Despite the urgency of the situation, Jesus did not make a bee-line for the home of Jairus. He allowed himself to be detained by the woman suffering from hemorrhages. While he could have ar-gued that he was too busy or in too much of a hurry to tend to her needs, the time he took to allow her to touch him, and the mo-ments he spent talking with her, were moments of grace for her and discovery for him. In her; he encountered faith; in him, she met the love and peace and healing she so desired, Jesus would invite the synagogue official to develop a similar faith, and as Mark tells us, Jesus graced Jairus’ faith with the restoration to life of his daughter. Changing plans and graciously adjusting his priorities enabled Jesus to heal not one person but two, and then many others. His availability and flexibility enabled him to elicit faith not only from one person, but several. Because he was open and sensitive to the needs of others, however and whenever those needs presented themselves, Jesus was able to extend the healing and forgiveness of God to all who would receive them. Jesus’ willingness to be in-convenienced and to allow others’ needs to set his agenda contin-ues to challenge us, to whom he entrusted with his ministry. Patricia Sanchez, Preaching Resources June 28, 2009

MASS INTENTIONS

Week of July 2nd — July 8th Monday, July 2nd 7:45 am 9:00 am Joan Egan Mendelson Tuesday, July 3rd 7:45 am Annie Spollen 9:00 am Helen Crossin Kittle Wednesday, July 4th 7:45 am 9:00 am Tom McCarthy Thursday, July 5th 7:45 am 9:00 am Joan Egan Mendelson Friday, July 6th 7:45 am Mike McCauley (Healing) 9:00 am Domenico Viazzo & Family Saturday, July 7th 9:00 am Peggy Naughton 5:00 pm John A. Merola

Sunday, July 8th 9:00 am Henry Wey 10:30 am Marcial Chiong

12:00 pm Anne M. Peragallo 5:00 pm James Mario Tucciarone

NOTE FROM THE PASTOR:

“I have to remember that I don’t have to solve all problems single-handed.” Jean Vanier

WE PRAY

For those who are ill, including: Sandy Albert, Marcos Aleixo, Cindy Augustine, Ellen R. Barbieri, Peter Benja-min, Frank Booth, Nelly Carillon, Debbie Coangelo, Tere-sa Cogan, Caryn Colombo, Conall Crean, Bernier De Comes, Melania DiDomizio, John DiFolco David DiPietro, Mary Ann Dolan, Marlene Dufort, Mark Elliott, Loren Finnell, Mary Elizabeth Fraioli, Marty Gary, Robert Glick-man, Alessandria Glickman, Eleanor Gordon, Patricia Haworth, Kerry Hegarty, Robert Heyde, Harvey and Mary Humphrey, Carol Hrabsky, Fred Kriegel, Dorothy & Dave Lakso, Zachary Lawrence, Rose Leghorn, Lori Lamberti, Mary Lou Mannix, Martin Martinez, Bob Morris, Calum Murray, Elizabeth Murray, Patricia Clifford Newman, Do-ris Nogueira, Scotty Norton, Doris O’Toole, Jack Pastor, Annmarie Shower, Susan Testa, Annette Treacy, Joan Troccoli, Carol Ulmer, Rosemary Walsh, Nicholas James Walsh, Martin Waters, Missy Wey, Mary Williams, and Billy Zarcone. We also pray for all those intentions in our Book of Prayer in the vestibule of the church.

May all find healing and comfort in Jesus Christ.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

3rd Time—Jayne Luccarelli & Frank Merla 3rd Time—Erin Devine & Cathal Gleeson

PARISH STEWARDSHIP We are grateful to all who contribute so generously each week. We do recommend that you use parish en-velopes or ParishPay. Please call the rectory for details or to register.

Total Collection this week—$4,572.00 Total ParishPay was $4,500.00 Total Collection — $9,072.00

Attendance Last weekend was 740 Thank you for your support and generosity.

SOCIAL HOUR AFTER 10:30 MASS Every Sunday in July, we will have lemonade and do-nut holes after the 10:30 am Mass. And on July 22nd, we will have our second lemonade stand and bake sale, with the goal of raising money for a local food pantry. Hope to see you after Mass! (Please contact Hilary Collins or Ldoyle@staugustineny.org if your family can help at the July lemonade stand!)

JOIN FORMED.ORG Not on FORMED yet? You no longer need a spe-cial parish password but instead can go directly to

StAugNY.formed.org and click on Register. Then enter your name, email address and your own password. You are now ready to enjoy the free parish subscription provided by the Archdiocese of NY. Enjoy 24/7 access to over 300 Catholic online programs, 99+ movies, 101+ audios, and 98+ EBooks. This week Study: True Reformers, Session 1: Saint Thomas Moore. Read: Married Saints & Blessed Through the Centuries or listen to: Religious Liberty: Threats in America Today. Also listen to: St. Kateri Tekakwitha: Lily of the Mohawks.

VISITS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Please contact the rectory if you know of anyone who is sick at home or in the hospital and or homebound who would like a visit from one of the priests or deacon at St. Augustine Church. Please call 914-834-1220 or email abetkowski@staugusitneny.org.

AWAY FOR THE SUMMER? Leaving for the summer months? Find a Mass nearby by entering the zip or city at CatholicDi-

rectory.com. And before you go, please mark your calen-dars today for your parish’s Welcome Sunday Pancake Breakfast in Kenny Hall on Sunday, September 16, after the 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses. Come mingle with fel-low parishioners, meet our new parishioners and celebrate our teachers of religious education on this Catechetical Sunday! (Staycationers’ are welcome to partake each week in the Sunday ‘social hour’ after the 10:30 am Mass. This year, we are continuing through the summer!)

REJOICE AND BE GLAD! In chapter four of his apostolic exhortation “Gaudete et Exsultate” (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), Pope Francis lists the dangers in today’s culture: “. . .a sense of anxiety, some-times violent, that distracts and debilitates; negativity and sullenness; the self-content bred by consumerism; individ-ualism; and all those forms of ersatz spirituality—having nothing to do with God—that dominate the current reli-gious marketplace.” In answer, Pope Francis gives us the five great expressions of love for God and neighbor that he considers of particular importance in the light of the dan-gers present in today’s culture. Join us for 4 weeks in the summer as we read and discuss this new papal docu-ment. Evenings? Weekends? Daytime? Let us know your availability by emailing LDoyle@staugustineny.org.

SUMMER SCRIPTURE STUDIES Would you like to be in a small group to study one of the Four Gospels? Women in the Old Tes-

tament? An overview of the New Testament? Email LDoyle@staugustineny.org and state your preference and your availability and we will build a group together. We could also read Prayer by Ron Rolheiser or another spiritu-al book together. You may want to explore the world of Thomas Merton, Elizabeth Johnson or Dorothy Day this summer!

BEREAVEMENT GROUP If you would like to learn more about our Bereave-ment Group, call Sister Muriel at 914-834-1220 or email srmuriel@staugustineny.org and or google Rosemary Parandelis Bereavement for a four minute video.

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN

Liturgy of the Word for Children at the 10:30 am Sun-day Mass with Sister Suzanne will not be available over the summer months. Sister will resume on Sept. 16.

PAUL’S LETTERS On Monday evenings this summer, a group of

parishioners is gathering to listen to a series of 25—minute lectures (and a half hour discussion) on the Apos-tle Paul’s Letters. Produced by Now You Know Media, this excellent series was chosen as a follow-up to a small group Scripture study of 2nd Corinthians—but you do not have to have joined in that study to enjoy these talks. Call 834-1220 or email Ldoyle@staugustineny.org for more information.

MOVING? NEW TO THE PARISH? Our warmest welcome to all who worship with our parish family, whether long-time residents or newly ar-rived in the parish. If you are not registered, or need to update our records, please complete this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the rectory or regis-ter by visiting the Parish website at www.staugustineny.org/register.

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The items requested for July SOUP, PASTA & CEREAL

Donations of food can be left in the bas-kets at the front & side entrances to the

church during the day and especially from the children during

the 10:30 am Sunday Mass.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

The RCIA is a process that welcomes adults who: * Are unbaptized and want to become Catholic Chris-tians through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. * Are Baptized Christians in another faith tradition and desire full membership in the Catholic Church * Are Baptized Catholics who for various reasons have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist * Attend the Catholic Church because of a spouse or friend and are willing to ask questions about the Catholic Church. * We have new Inquirers and are praying for those yet to come. If you or someone you know is or may be inter-ested, please contact Sr. Muriel Cooney, OP (srmuriel@staugustineny.org) or call Ann Betkowski (914-834-1220).

YOU ARE WELCOME It makes a difference to have someone meet you at the door, whether it’s a home or the parish church! Greeters are needed for Masses on Saturday evenings and all Sunday Masses. Please consider helping out by coming 15 minutes early to the Mass you attend. Email Carla at, Carla.hendo@gmail.com to sign up.

FESTA ITALIANA The Church of St. John the Evangelist and Our

Lady of Mount Carmel Church will hold its annual “Festa Italiana” on July 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2018 on the Church grounds at 92 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY. Thursday and Friday, 6:00 pm—11:00 pm, Sat. 5:00 pm—11:00 pm and Sun. 2:00 pm—8:00 pm. Our “Festa Italiana” features live Italian and American music and entertainment, an outdoor dance floor, chil-dren’s games and entertainment, great Italian foods & desserts, American fare, espresso bar, air conditioned casino, and much more. The admission and entertain-ment are free. Full schedule and details are on the web-site: www.sjeolmc.org.

SHORE ICARE All are Welcome to the Shore and ICare Mid-

summer Dinner, Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 pm at Ori-enta Beach Club. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner and live auction. Come support our affordable housing pro-gram for the homeless and underserved. For ticket infor-mation and details visit MidsummerDinner@gmail.com.

ALTAR SERVING A REFLECTION Altar Servers serve God at the event that is the source and summit of our Christian Life, namely, the Mass. This ministry helps form a child’s character and his/her life as a Catholic Christian. Please pray that families encourage their children to become Altar Servers. In an audience with more than 9,000 altar servers, Pope Frances said this on August 4, 2015; “The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak to Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able will you be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.” If you are in Grade 4 and up , please consider joining St. Augustine Altar Servers. Contact Dea-con Bob at the rectory, 914-834-1220 or Ann Betkowski, abetkowski@staugustineny.org.