St. Augustine Catholic Church November 17, 2019 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus is assuring his followers that God is present to all believers, even in times of

trouble. Ultimately, Jesus will witness to this with his own death. As disciples of

Jesus, we try to follow his example, trusting in God's mercy and protection, even

when we are facing difficulties.

(Rev) Dr. Francis Chiawa, Pastor Rev. Mr. Curtiss Talley, Deacon and Rev. Mr. Norman Alexander, Deacon

Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) Before 4:00pm Mass on Saturday; Before 8:00am and 11:00am Mass on Sunday Baptism, First Penance and Eucharist, Confirmation: Please contact the parish office at 774-2297. Weddings: The parish welcomes all those who wish to be married in our Church, if at least one party of the couple is Catholic or intends to be Catholic. Contact the church office at least 6 months prior to the wedding to make arrangements. Funerals: Contact Mrs. Marilyn Coleman at 901-849-2808 as soon as possible after the death of a loved one. Please call the church office to give notification of hospitalization, confinement to a nursing home or facility for the aging.

Parish Mission Statement

We are predominantly African-American by birth and Catholic by choice. We are empowered to proclaim the Good News of Jesus through the Word, the Eucharist and service.

Items for publication must be transmitted electronically to Karen.owens@staugustine.cdom.org by 10:00am Tuesday

STAFF MASS TIMES Bookkeeper Lead Cantor Wednesday-12:00pm (Chapel)

Linda Anderson Dennis Jones Thursday-12:00pm (Chapel)

DRE Facilities Director Friday-10:30am (Chapel)

Annye Hughes Karen Owens 1st Saturday of the month—9:00am (Chapel)

Health Ministry Ministers of Music Saturday-4:00pm (vigil)

Helen Oliver Gwen Atkins Sunday-8:00am & 11:00am

Robert Clayborne Phone: 901-774-2297 Fax: 901-774–1067

Leo Davis, DMA Web: www.staugustinememphis.net

E-Mail: staug.info@staugustine.cdom.org

Quote of the week

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you be-

lieve.” ST. Augustine

1169 Kerr Ave., Memphis, TN 38106

Moments in Black history

Hal Jackson, a pioneering disc jockey was born November 3, 1915 in Charleston, S.C. and was raised in Washington,

D.C. after losing both parents as a boy. His career began as a sportswriter for the “Washington Afro-American” paper.

In 1939, Jackson’s broadcasting career took off with “The Bronze Review,” a nightly talk show program on the WINX

station. As the station’s first Black host, his show was so popular that it was aired in three cities and on four stations.

WINX managers resisted giving Jackson the slot because of his race and fear of losing listeners, so he used his own

money to buy slots and ad space. In 1954, he became the first radio personality to broadcast three daily shows on three

different networks. In 1971, in response to the larger teen pageants that catered to white contestants, he created the Miss

Black Teenage America pageant, now known as the Talented Teen contest. In the early ‘70s, Jackson partnered with

Percy Sutton and Clarence Jones, who all co-founded Inner City Broadcast Corporations, one of the first broadcasting

companies owned and operated by African-Americans. One of ICBC’s first acquisitions was WLIB-FM, now known as

WBLS. Jackson was the first Black person inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1995. He continued to

work well into the 21st Century, hosting a weekly program as recently as 2011. Jackson passed in 2012 at the age of 96.

ST. AUGUSTINE NEWS

Helen Williams (11/18) Barbara

Brown, Muriel Hill, Torry

Milam, Michael Riley, Sylvester

Rodgers (11/19) Polk Puryear

(11/20) Stefanie Gregory,

Jabari Oliver (11/21) Andrea

Green (11/23)

Prayer List

Nursing Homes/Rehab Centers: Mr. Harold Adams

Beamon (Christian Care Center, 6500 Kirby Gate

Blvd., Memphis, TN 38119) Ms. Tina Crawford

(Signature Healthcare of Memphis) Mrs. Geraldine

Strickland (Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab) Mr.

Floyd Shavers (Parkway Health & Rehab) Odessa

Tate (Kirby Pines Rehab)

Ill at Home: Mrs. Audrey Allen, Mrs. Gloria Al-sandor, Mrs. Annie Beck, Dr. Beverly Bond, Mr. Ger-ald Bond, Ms. Adelene Boyd, Mrs. Yvonne Lomax Bradford, Mr. Eugene Brassell, Mr. Robert Crowley, Ms. Sharl Golden, Ms. Bernice Hayes, Mr. Darrell Hollimon, Mrs. Ernestine Hollimon, Mr. Maurice Hook-er, Sr., Mr. Marvin Housley, Sr., Mrs. Mae Johnson, Mr. Vittorio Katoe, Mrs. Pat Lacey, Mr. Michael Lem-on, Mrs. Daisy London, Mrs. Grace Milburn, Mrs. Mau-rice McDonald, Mrs. Sandra McGhee, Mrs. Florine McMillan, Mrs. Hattie Moore, Mr. Raymond Moore, Jr., Mr. Raymond Moore, Sr., Mrs. Kathleen Reynolds, Mrs. Theresa Varnado, Mr. Ben Wells, Mr. Eric Wells, Mr. Joe L. White, Mrs. Geraldine Whitthorne, Dr. Joyce Young, Dr. Joseph Young and Mr. Sullivan Young

May Their Souls Rest in Peace

November 17-23

Wilbourn Mitchell 1941; Samiestren Boswell 1947; Anna Horton 1948; Carrie Smith, Eliza-beth Billings 1957; Jerry Frazier, Leo Dugar Savare, Sr. 1975; Corine Diggs 1982; William A. Townsend, Ethel McLaughlin 1985; Mil-dred Wren 1994; Mardine K. Collins 1997; Don Gilbert 2003; Leath Jones, Clarence Mil-ler, Matthew Whitthorne 2005; Patricia Ann Miller 2007; Lula Patricia Dunford Crawford 2013

Sunday Readings November 17, 2019 Malachi 3:19-20a 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 Sunday Readings November 24, 2019 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

Fun Facts about Black Catholic History

Month: There have been 3 African Popes in

the Catholic Church: Pope Gelasius I, who was

Pope from 1 March 492 to his death in 496;

Pope Miltiades, who was Pope of the Catholic

Church from 311 to his death in 314 and Pope

Victor I was the first Bishop of Rome born in

the Roman Province of Africa. The dates of his

tenure are uncertain. However, one source

states he became Pope in 189 and died in 199.

Grow in Your Spiritual Life: Adult Faith For-

mation continues its journey through scripture

as we explore The Bible and the Sacraments.

Join in to rediscover the genius of Catholicism.

Learn many new insights about the rich teach-

ings of the Church that will help you dive deep-

er into your relationship with God. Meet us

every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. until 10:45am in the

Savare Room. Seize the moment for spiritual

growth!

2019 NAACP TEENAGER OF THE YEAR:

Time to renew your membership or join the

NAACP and support Alexandra Elise Shelton as

the 2019 Teenager of the Year.

St. Augustine Men’s Bible Study is

held every week on Thursday in Miz-

icko Hall from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. This

informal group is open to all men.

Attention Facebook Users: St. Au-

gustine has an official Facebook page:

St. Augustine Catholic Parish, Mem-

phis, TN, please follow and share our

good news.

An Afternoon to Remember: You are

invited to join the Martyrs of Uganda

Circle of St. Augustine Church for an

afternoon of tap dancing by the Hot

Foot Honeys and jazz by North Star

Entertainment from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

on December 1st in the Fellowship

Hall. Donation $10.00, children $5.00

at the door.

Mark Your Calendars for a fabulous

event: "St. Augustine Music Ministry:

The Root of Our Praise" on January

12, 2020. This event is a reunion for

all past St. Augustine Choirs from the

past to the present. If you or some-

one you know is a former member of

the Challenge, Youth , Hymnal or any

past choirs, please have them contact

Sheila Branch or Carla Wells so that

they may be a part of this Grand

event. Remember January 12, 2020 St

Augustine Reunion Choir Mass and Con-

cert...You don't want to Miss It.

Mr. & Mrs. Walter and Anne Gibson (11/23)

ST. AUGUSTINE NEWS (CONT.)