Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 am & 10:00 am

Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00pm or by appointment

Office Hours: Tues—Fri:

8:00am– 3:00pm

Contact Information Church…….866-5351

www.saugustine.org

St. Augustine Catholic Church

SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016

Birthday List March 6 Reegan Kanne, Carol Minter, James Shanley, Nancy Walter March 7 Lorrie Brinker March 8 Carter Drone, Sonia Martinez March 9 Bill Casey, Denise Lank, Michael Robinson March 10 Stacey Brickley, Stephanie Dobson, Sandra Hall, Kelsey Murphy, Diana Scheurich March 11 Fr. Don Davison, Marissa Klebs, Michael Miller, Robert Walter, Jacek Yeager March 12 Claude Hall, Sandra Halstead, Bill Haskins, Abbigale Mahan, Jerrett Nagel, Mariah Walter

Minister Schedule for March 12 & 13

Saturday 5:00PM Greeter– B/D Hollerman, J/M Kahler Lector– Bill Hollerman Ministers– D. Hollerman, M. Kahler, J. Mercer, D. Nagel, E. Stath Servers– Carter Drone, Keegan & Aidan Stevens Sunday 7:30 AM Greeters– Nellie Shide, P/M Nagel, J. Brusnahan Lector– Ed Feicht Ministers– I. Mangas, J. Brusnahan, M. Rodibaugh, M. Miller, B. Warren Servers– Ben & Zach Hillan 10:00 AM Greeters– D. Reichert, M. Chesak, M. Steinke Lector– Katherine Lank Ministers– R. White, E. Faker, D Lank, ML Potts, C Sue Servers– Reegan Leeper, Graham & Ella Balvich

Care Ministers for March 6-12 March 6– M. Chesak March 7– A. Nagel March 8– G. Garrity

March 9– D. Reichert

March 10– R. Koebcke March 11– G. Schenk March 12– ML Debb

Adult Study Topic– New Evangelization Know the Faith. Share the faith.

The Catholic Faith is not about myths or legends, symbols or literary devices. It’s about an encounter so overwhelming that you want to tell the whole world. It is an encounter with Jesus Christ. Throughout history the call of Christ has sent people to the corners of the earth with a message of great joy, a message that has built civilizations, inspired cultures, and even sent some to prisons and to their graves. We have the same call - that’s the New Evangelization. Join us for seven consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning on March 30th as we explore Bishop Barron’s documentary series. Sessions will take place in the church basement, following the evening meal, from 6:30-8pm. A $15 donation is appreciated to cover the cost of individual packets. Please contact Doug Nagel at 765-337-1163, Cathy Hanna at 219-866-3721, or the church office at 866-5351 for more information and/or to reserve your spot today! After celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord this Easter, let us aspire to expand our hearts, enlarge our souls, and enrich our minds!

Stewardship

Total for 2/21/16 $ 5352.00

Envelopes/checks & Loose Collection $ 4433.92

Automatic (Online) Giving (weekly average) $ 505.00

Total for 2/28/16 $ 4938.92

Second Collection for Precious Blood Ministry of

Reconciliation: $1,630.00

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 $12,441.00 of the $36,875.00 pledged towards the floor dovetail has been paid to the Diocese and returned to our parish. Please help our parish by fulfilling your pledge. Thank

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

Step up to Stand on our New Floor in 2016 The final stage of our church renovation project– the floor and pews will cost $112,600.00. Help us as we raise the final balance.

The goal of the “Step Up Campaign” is $45,000.

A total of $44,684.47 has been collected as of

2/28/16. Donations can be left in the mop buckets or forwarded to the church office. We

appreciate your generosity as we undertake this final

stage of St. Augustine Church’s renovation.

If you have any questions regarding the campaign or the project, please contact the church office or any of the Buildings and Grounds

committee members.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6– FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30am For the Parish 10:00am Mr. & Mrs. CH Craig MONDAY, MARCH 7 8:00am Communion Service 8:30-3:30pm Eucharistic Adoration TUESDAY, MARCH 8– St. John of God 5:30pm David Nagel WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9– St. Frances of Rome NO MASS DUE TO PRESBYTERAL ASSEMBLY THURSDAY, MARCH 10 8:00am Special Intention of George & Bernice Post 8:30am Stations of the Cross FRIDAY, MARCH 11 8:30am Bill Snyder SATURDAY, MARCH 12 5:00pm Carl Effinger SUNDAY, MARCH 13– FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30am For the Parish 10:00am Jerry Nagel

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 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.

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 3/9 Breakfast Night 3/16 Casserole Night 3/23 Spring Break… No meal served 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!

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry’s

Join us for a Friday Fish Fry at the Knights of Columbus Hall this Friday! Fry’s will also take place

March 11, 18, & 25th. Serving takes place from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

Take Outs, Child and Senior Prices are available.

Hungering to Learn We journey with CRS Rice Bowl to the Central American country of Honduras,

where we meet students who are learning that it’s better to help your neighbor learn and grow than to leave him or her behind. To whom are we called to extend a hand this week? Rice Bowls are available by the church exits. Use this fun resource

to deepen your family’s Lenten experience & make a difference in the lives of the poor. Visit crsricebowl.org for family activities,

recipes and more!

Lenten Luncheon Schedule We join with other churches throughout the community this Lenten season to enjoy time together at the annual Lenten luncheons. Luncheons are held from 11:45-12:45pm. A $5 donation is requested. This year’s luncheons are held on: March 09 -- St. Augustine Catholic Church March 16 -- First Presbyterian March 23 -- First Christian Mark your calendar to support these churches and if at all possible, please plan on attending our Lenten luncheon on March 9th!

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.

SASBUCK$ News: Please note that Rensselaer Lube Express cards are no longer available for purchase. But you can still give

your car a little tender, loving care this spring by buying and using a $9 Northside Car Wash card, $2 of which is converted into SAS Buck$ for the school. Questions about SAS Buck$? Call the school (866-5480) or the

church office (866-5351).

SAVE THE DATE The 2016 St. Augustine School Spring Social is

scheduled for April 16 in the Halleck Center Ballroom at St. Joseph’s College. Invitations are going out next week to all parishioners & school families. If you know someone who would like to

receive an invitation, please email their name/address to Michelle at chellebottoms@yahoo.com. We have

several new & exciting auction items this year – including a family membership to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, tickets to the

Lafayette Symphony Orchestra and a 6 night stay in a condo in Costa Rica! We hope to see you there!

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

Lenten Schedule

Stations of the Cross will

be held on Thursday mornings during the Holy hour after Mass.

Join us Wednesday, March 9th at 7:00 pm in the church for

the Living Stations of the Cross. Participants should go to the side chapel and wait to be guided through the stations. Each participant will be blindfolded during the stations. This experience is appropriate for individuals who are middle school or older. Younger participants should be accompanied by an adult. Want to participate but not sure about being blindfolded? Accommodations can be made if needed.

Parish Penance Service: March 16th at 7:00pm

Why not join us for dinner prior to the Living Stations of the

Cross and Parish Penance Service? Dinner will be served beginning at 6:00 pm in the church basement. Join us!

Lenten Luncheon held at St. Augustine: 11:45-12:45pm

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

Knights of Columbus Pork Chop Dinner Join the Knights for a Pork chop dinner on Saturday, March 19th

from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Dine in or Carry Out (866-9938). 1" Grilled Pork chop, Garlic mashed potatoes, Green Beans,

Salad and ice cream 1 Pork Chop Dinner-$11.00; 2 Pork Chop Dinner-$14.00

Perch Fry Friday at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church March 11th from 4-7pm

Featuring a perch dinner with baked potato /potato salad, cole slaw, bread, desserts and refreshments. $10/adult and $5/child

SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 6, 2016

St. Augustine Youth Group

Spaghetti Dinner &

Dessert Bake-Off

Sunday, March 13th

Family Dodge Ball Tournament in the gym beginning at 3:00 pm

sponsored by St. Augustine School

Dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 pm in the church basement

Carry-outs will be available

Cost for Adult meal is $7.00

Cost for youth ages 5-18 is $5.00

Children under 5 years of age eat FREE

Dinner includes our famous spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and drink

Bring a dessert for our Bake-Off!

Categories Include Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Other

No fee to enter the Bake-Off

Prizes for the winner of each category

Desserts should be brought to the basement by 4:00 pm

Middle School and High School Youth are encouraged to help with the Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Bake-Off scheduled for Sunday, March 13th. Two shifts are

available for you to help: 3:30-5:30 and 5:30-7:30. Please contact Kris Dobson if you need to sign up for a shift. Also, parents are needed to help with this event. Contact

Kris Dobson if you are willing to help!

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 219-866-5351 OR www.saugustine.org

Who: All Ages Welcome!

What: Free Family Dodgeball Tournament

When: Sunday, March 13th @ 3:00

Where: St. Augustine Gym

Additional: The St. Augustine Church Youth Group will be serving their delicious spaghetti dinner

Sunday night in the church basement…..They would love your support!

Info: *6 person teams

*Single or double elimination will be based on # of teams participating

*Only 2 players per team can be over 18

*Each team must have at least one player with a connection to St. A

School (current student, alumni, parent-sibling-aunt-uncle of current student, faculty, etc)

*Normal dodgeball rules apply and are not limited to the following:

Winning team is the first team to get all opposing players out or is the team with the most players remaining at the end of 3 minutes.

Player that hits an opposing player above the shoulders is out.

Players who get out must stay in line in the order they got out on their bench.

Player who threw a fly ball that is caught by opposing team is out.

One out player can return to play if a teammate catches a fly ball thrown by opposing team.

Players can deflect a thrown ball with their held ball. However, if the thrown ball touches your hand/wrist/etc, you are out.

Head ref and line judges are always correct.

Good sportsmanship must be displayed at all times.

Substitutions for original team members are up to head ref.

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RETURN TO SCHOOL OFFICE BY THURSDAY, MARCH 10th!!!

Team Name:

Players (incl ages):

Not enough for a team?? We’ll find a team for you!!! Name(s):______________

Include a contact phone number.___________________________________

Dodgeball not your thing but want to help?? Name(s):______________

Include a contact phone number.__