CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE, Larchmont, New York SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Pastor’s Corner

THE VICTORY OF THE SERVANT

Most average people in the U.S. don’t think of themselves as having servants. That’s because it’s so easy to forget about the grocery store clerks and the janitors, not to mention the workers who harvest our strawberries and fill the potholes on our roads. We have lots of servants, but since we don’t usually hire them directly, we rarely take note of them the way the lords of Downton Abbey did of Mr. Carson, their butler. But from what we’ve heard for the past couple of weeks, Jesus thought a fair amount about servants and how he was called to be one. In today’s Gospel story, Jesus made a point of walking the road with just his disciples so that he could have an intimate conversation with them. Knowing their expectations for great-ness, he explained for a second time that he was going to be betrayed, killed and then rise to new life. His companions re-sponded with blessed silence. No questions, no sympathy, no protest. Perhaps, they were just shaking their heads in hopes that he’d come to his senses when they finally sat down in the shade. Once he was out of hearing distance, they got into a lively discussion of their own. The scene when they arrived at their destination must have been interesting. When Jesus asked what they had been argu-ing about along the way, they again took refuge in silence. So once more, Jesus tried to explain himself. Jesus’ disciples loved him, but they didn’t understand him. His way of thinking was just too different. So, when words did-n’t suffice, he picked up a child to show his argumentative disci-ples what it looks like to be in first place in the reign of God. What was he trying to teach them as he put his arms around the child? Perhaps that like the child, they had been chosen not for their importance or even their potential, but because they were loved. Their mission was not to perform mighty works, but to receive the little ones, the needy, the forgotten and the rejected. Their mission was to share the love they had been given so freely. They were called to be humble, humbling ser-vice of embracing the little people just as Jesus did. When Jesus picked up the child, he was performing a living parable, teaching that loving someone is the greatest service you can do them; everything else flows from that and nothing else is very valuable without it. Loving is also the greatest ser-vice we can do for the entire world because the more people are loved, the less they need to compete and use violence to make their mark. Sister Mary McGlone Celebration Publications—September 23, 2018.

MASS INTENTIONS

Week of September 24th—September 30th

Monday, September 24th 7:45 am Calvin Place 9:00 am Elizabeth Ann O’Brien Crosby

Tuesday, September 25th 7:45 am 9:00 am Anna Margaret Walsh Wednesday, September 26th 7:45 am Francis A. Fay 9:00 am Anthony Marsella Thursday, September 27th 7:45 am Joseph Barbieri 9:00 am Anthony Barsanti Friday, September 28th 7:45 am Mary Tighe 9:00 am Mary Tighe Saturday, September 29th 9:00 am Jean Paonessa 5:00 pm Kenneth Curtin

Sunday, September 30th 9:00 am Patrick Pepin 10:30 am Edward F. Breslin 12:00 pm Joan Egan Mendelson 5:00 pm Angelina Rossi Acerbi

NOTE FROM THE PASTOR:

“There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.” St. Augustine

WE PRAY

For those who are ill, including: Sandy Albert, Cindy Augustine, Ellen R. Barbieri, Peter Benjamin, Frank Booth, Nelly Carillon, Debbie Coangelo, Teresa Cogan, Caryn Colombo, Conall Crean, Bernier De Comes, Melania DiDomizio, David DiPietro, Mary Ann Dolan, Marlene Dufort, Mark Elliott, Loren Finnell, Mary Eliza-beth Fraioli, Marty Gary, Robert Glickman, Alessandria Glickman, Eleanor Gordon, Patricia Haworth, Kerry He-garty, 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, Doris Nogueira, Scotty Norton, Doris O’Toole, Jack Pastor, Adri-ana Patino, Annmarie Shower, Susan Testa, Annette Treacy, Joan Troccoli, 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

1st Time—Angela Lialiou & Daniel Wlazlowski 2nd Time—Mary Johnston & Bobby Niebler 2nd Time—Elizabeth Smith & Casey Ackerblom 3rd Time—Madeline Griffiths & Christopher Ruggiero

3rd Time—Alyssa Mustufa & Matthew Maltese

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

Total Collection this week—$5,577.00 Total ParishPay was $4,500.00 Total Collection — $10,077.00

Attendance Last weekend was 822 Thank you for your support and generosity.

DIVORCE HEALING PROGRAM

The next session of The Catholic’s Divorce Sur-vival Group will begin Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 pm. The program continues for eight weeks and includes 30 minute DVDs that cover topics of shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, dating, remarriage and much more for all those separated or divorced. Whether you got divorced ten days ago or ten years ago, the program offers valuable insight for everyone. Call the rectory, 914-834-1220, or email abetkow-ski@staugustineny.org for more information or to regis-ter. The cost is $15.00 for materials. The sessions take place In the back stage room of Kenny Hall in the school.

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 Sat-urday 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.

CYO BASKETBALL 2018-19 REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2018-19 basketball season will be completed electronically this year. Please

look for the CYO link on the staugustineny.org home page beginning August 25, 2018. Or visit the registration web-site directly at https://staugustinecyo.leagueapps.com/ after August 25th. For questions regarding our CYO pro-gram or any other questions, please contact Mark McNally at staugustinelarchmontcyo@gmail.com.

RENEW REBUILD IMPACT REPORT Construction is ongoing to add a handicap accessible bathroom to the vestibule of the church. Construction is expected to be completed some time in September. Please pardon our appearance as the project is under way. We thank you for your generosity and support in making these additions to our church possible through your donations to the 125th Anniversary Campaign.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Religious Education Classes begin: Sunday, September 23 at 9:00 am for Grades 1—8

Wednesday, September 26 for Grades 2 - 4 from 3:30 - 4:45 pm and Grade 5 to 8 from 7:00—8:15 pm

Wednesday, October 3 for Grade 1

Sunday, October 14 for Confirmation candidates from 3:00—5:00 pm

Those families registering in September will be put on a waiting list with parents expected to be catechists for possible entrance to the program.

SMALL GROUP STUDIES This fall, join a small group to study one of the

Gospels together—or the Book of Job or the Book of Reve-lation—or a shorter, 3— week study entitled Hope or Mer-cy. A group reading of Rejoice and Be Glad (Gaudete et Exsulatate), Pope Francis’ Letter of Exhortation to all of us, is also ready to start. Contact Ldoyle@staugustineny.org to let us know your availability. We build the sessions around your schedule. Weekly meetings are 1.5 hours; daily prep is 20 minutes. This small investment of your time gives benefits that last eternally!

SECOND COLLECTION September 30, 2018

St. Joseph’s Seminary As St. Joseph’s Seminary enters its 122nd year, we are modernizing the campus with some long needed repairs. We have replaced the roof and the bell tower, updated the fire and sprinkler systems, added much needed air conditioning to the meeting spaces, and renovated the beautiful chapel. These long overdue physical improve-ments will enhance our nationally renowned seminary, and hopefully inspire more young men to join us. Our priests and deacons form and inform, they nour-ish and strengthen us, and they heal and guide the peo-ple of God throughout their lives as Catholics. Please prayerfully consider a sacrificial gift to supporting this year’s Annual Seminary Appeal. Through His divine love and mercy, God has given us the gift of the young men called to Holy Orders so that we may truly “go forth and make disciples of all nations.” With prayerful best wishes, I am, Faithfully in Christ, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan.

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 September SOUP, PASTA & CEREAL

Donations of food can be left in the baskets at the front & side entrances to

the church during the day and especially from the children during

the 10:30 am Sunday Mass. Thank you for your continued generosity.

LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK INTERFAITH COUNCIL

The Interfaith Council will meet Thursday, Oc-tober 4th at 9:30 am at Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, NY in the Russell Room. Crystall Collins-Assistant to the County Executive (George Latimer) for Community Public Relations will speak on “Rebuilding Partnerships, Communities, and Faith Based Collaborative.” All are welcome to this free event. Bring a friend. Re-freshments will be served.

EMPLOYMENT NETWORKING SUPPORT GROUP

A free 6 week program, Employment Networking Support Group, is being offered by The RDC Center for Counseling & Human Development. This workshop will offer information about Resume Writing, Interviewing, Using Linkedin and Self-Assessment. Target audience: all who are underemployed, or unemployed. 6:30-8:00 pm on Tuesday evenings: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. The White Plains Education & Technology Ctr, 303 Quar-ropas St., White Plains,. For more info & to register: Pat Sheridan, 798-1103, psheridan@divinecompassion.org.

ST. AUGUSTINE LADIES AUXILIARY We thank all those who made baked goods or brought baked goods or other treats for the Breakfast So-cial on September 19th in the rectory to start the new year of the Auxiliary. Thank you for all your help. We appreciate it very much. We hope you complete the sign-up sheet and mail it in soon to volunteer to help at the Holly Party, which will be held on Friday, December 7th. We especially need baskets. For information, please call Anne-Mieke Smeets at 914-834-0194 or Ann Meehan at 914-834-1230.

THANK YOU TO OUR ALTAR SERVERS

We are grateful for all who have participated in the Altar Server program at St. Augustine Church. A special thanks goes out to the facilitators of the pro-gram, Deacon Bob Gontcharuk, Linda Brown, Lionel Mellet and Robert Paoli. Prayers and thanks are extended to the newest mem-bers of the ministry: Leah Ayala, Caleigh & Tess Bevilacqua, Carl Colangelo, Kara Dillon, Enrico Manaog, Luke Pereira, Hanna Rayner, Helen Romita & Inanna Wil-son. We are also very grateful for the past and continuing service of our present Altar Servers: Kailey Ayala, Nicho-las Boron, Michael Brown, Dane Erfe, Anthime & Ferdi-nand Lemoine, Finn & Sean Lynch, Andrew, Caroline & Megan Maloney, George & Tommy McFarland, Jane McNally, Juame, Josep & Julia Pujadas, Lauren Rayner & Annissa Tan. Please keep these extraordinary people in your pray-ers. A special Mass and lunch is planned for December 8th for all the Altar Servers. If you know of a child, 4th grade or higher, who would like to join this important ministry, please contact the rectory, 914-834-1220 or email abetkowski@staugustineny.org.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Our annual Welcome Sunday breakfast was enjoyed by all, both the pancake flippers and the

eaters. The 150+ parishioners who came over after the two morning Masses also enjoyed coffee & juice, conver-sation and camaraderie. A special shout-out to the new members of St. Augustine who joined in! We hope this is the first of many joyful celebrations at your new parish. Many thanks also to the indefatigable volunteers (from ages 11 to 81!) who helped to roll out the red carpet (spotted with maple syrup) and make everyone feel so welcome.