Tate Bragg Drone ~ Israel Hernandez

Taylor Marie Jordan ~ Abigail Ann Ahler

Grace Elizabeth Castle ~ Eliza Marie Castle

Jacob Michael Pickering ~ Zachary James Hillan

Ivan Daniel Herrera ~ Amzie Grace Maienbrook

Cassandra Padron ~ Adelyn Elizabeth Hughes

SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH OCTOBER 6, 2019

Birthday List October 6 Elaine Cercone, Catherine Bender, Owen Butler, Savannah Pitstick October 7 Susan Healey, Eric Roemer October 8 Rick Myers, Germaine Schenk, Terra Maienbrook, Audrey Davisson, Connor Brooks, Mary Estepp October 9 Delia Albrecht, Nellie Shide October 10 Donna Bailey, Jackson Geleott October 11 Cathy Hanna, Brian Papak, Corbin Mathew, Lindy Ventrello October 12 Graham Drone, Cesar Jarquin, Regan Culp

Minister Schedule for October 12 & 13 Saturday: 5:00PM Greeters: G. Messman Lector: W. Messman Ministers: J. Messman, J. Ventrello, R. Brooks, D/D Nagel Servers: Adam & Isaac Messman Sunday: 7:30AM Greeters: N. Shide, M. Park Lector: E. Feicht Ministers: R. Geleott, M. Rodibaugh, I. Mangas, S. Miller, T. Korniak Servers: Jacob Rodibaugh & Katie Lane 10:00AM Greeters: J. Kohley Lector: K. Lank Ministers: R. White, P. Weigand, D. Lank, M. Hanna, C. Sue Servers: Halle Hall, Josh & Jessie Fleming

Care Ministers for Oct. 6-13 Oct. 5/6– ML Debb; Oct. 7– C. Hanna;

Oct. 8– G. Schenk; Oct. 9– Fr. Don; Oct. 10– R. Koebcke;

Oct. 11– None; Oct. 12/13– A. Nagel

SUNDAY, OCT. 6 – Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am Living/deceased Spouses of the Marian Assembly 10:00am For the Parish MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 8:00am Communion Service 8:30-2:30pm Eucharistic Adoration TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 5:30pm Bob & Tennis Walter WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9– Sts. Denis & John 10:00am Spencer Davis (Mass at the Care Center) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 8:00am Janet Bahler 8:30-9:30am Holy Hour FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11– St. John XXIII 8:30am 67th Wedding Anniversary of Fred & Nellie Shide SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 5:00pm Living/deceased of the Joseph A. Kanney Family SUNDAY, OCT. 13 – Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am Living/deceased of Spouses of K of C Council 1881 10:00am For the Parish

Stewardship

Totals for 9/22/19 $ 4849.25 Envelopes/checks & Loose Collection $ 7204.72 Automatic (Online) Giving (weekly average) $ 677.50 Totals for 9/29/19 $ 7882.22

We need $ 7,010.00 to meet our weekly budget goals.

Grace Castle is the daughter of Chris and Renee Castle. She has two sisters, Eliza and Katie. Mandy Pickering is her sponsor. She has chosen St. Elizabeth as her saint for Confirmation. In addition to her active involvement with St. Augustine Youth, she is a member of 4-H, the Sunshine Society, and runs on both the Track and Cross Country Teams at Rensselaer Central High School. Gracie is excited to be Confirmed as she feels it will bring her closer to God. She plans to continue serving and greeting at Mass. She will never

forget the welcome she feels as being part of God's family, the Church. Please keep her in your prayers as she makes this step in her Christian formation.

Eliza Castle is the daughter of Chris and Renee Castle. She is Grace's twin sister and big sister to Katie. She is also being sponsored by Mandy Pickering. Her Confirmation saint is Saint Cecilia. Like her sister, Eliza is also involved in 4-H and the Sunshine Society. She also has her own interests as a member of the Student Council and the National Junior Honor Society. She plays volleyball and softball. Eliza

looks forward to Confirmation as a way to grow her relationship with God and the Church. She will carry with her the lesson that God is always present and ready to help her. She is looking for ways to be more actively involved in the parish and is open to suggestions. Pray with her as she grows in faith.

Confirmation 2019 Confirmation will be celebrated this year with Bishop Timothy

Doherty presiding at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, Oct 6. We have featured the Confirmandi over the past few weeks leading up to the big day. Please continue to pray for all of the Confirmandi!

Make a Gift That Will Make a Difference Your gifts of cash, stock, real estate and insurance are needed to

make the St. Augustine Catholic Parish Fund grow, giving our Parish a perpetual income. Contact the church office today to

learn more of how a gift today can be transformed into an eternal gift that helps pass on our Catholic heritage.

Want to join the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will begin holding

session starting Tuesday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. CST. Meetings will take place in the rectory. If you or someone you know is

interested in becoming Catholic, this is the program that leads to full communion with the Catholic Church. It is a wonderful process that culminates with sacramental celebration at the Easter Vigil on

April 11. If you are interested or have questions, contact Tony Butler at rensselaerdre@gmail.com or 304-916-4254.

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Believe in the power of prayer! If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact Sharon Davisson at 866-

4675. If you would like to join the St. A email or phone Prayer Tree, please submit your email

address to sharondavisson@gmail.com or call 866-4675.

Parish Library News! Are you interested in learning about your faith?

Perhaps you’d like to read interesting literature by popular authors, such as Matthew Kelly. Please

feel free to borrow a book from the large cabinet in the church basement (next to the television).

Simply sign the book out using the notebook located next to the cabinet. There are a few audio books available for check-out also.

Visit our Church Website! Visit the church at www.saugustine.org! You can use

Online Giving to catch-up on offertory. Click on the Online Giving link, it’s quick and easy. Stay up to date with online bulletins! Check ministry calendars, find

out Holy day schedules, view the readings of the day, see pictures of church events and more!

Questions about your faith? Would you like to know the Church’s stance on different current issues? Links have been added for many Catholic resources. Bookmark it on your computer or add it to your smart phone’s home screen today!

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.

Through God all things are possible. We look forward to seeing you!

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 marieoliver@parish.dol-in.org.

Mass Intentions One of the traditions of the Catholic Church is to pray for the

deceased. If you are interested in scheduling a Mass intention for the upcoming months, please contact the church office

at 219-866-5351.

A Card to Show We Care! Did you know that St. Augustine has an ongoing card ministry? Periodically, greeting cards are

sent to those in our community/parish who might need cheer or support. If you know someone who would benefit from a personal

note from our parish, contact Phyllis Mingear at 863-3669.

Knights of Columbus Pork Chop Dinner The K of C will be having a pork chop dinner on

Saturday, October 19th at the hall. Serving will be from 5:00 to 7:00 and dinner will include grilled pork

chop, potatoes, vegetable, and salad bar. 1 Pork Chop Dinner-$11.00; 2 Pork Chop Dinner-

$14.00. Dine in or carry-out.

Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry!

The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry’s are returning in October! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to

enjoy the “People’s Choice For Best Fish Fry in Jasper County” for the second year in a row!

Serving takes place on October 11th from 5:00–7:00 pm. Featuring Pollack, Tilapia (baked and Fried) , Shrimp & Chicken Strips, All

you can eat salad bar. Take-outs are available by calling 866-9938.

Save The Date The annual Turkey dinner and Bazaar is on Thursday,

November 14th. Preparations are underway!

Please be thinking of items you would like to donate for the Big Wheel, Silent Auction, Bake Sale and Christmas Booth. We

would like to increase the number of “event” donations this year. Please consider donating game tickets, vacation home

rentals, museum tickets, waterpark, Disney tickets, etc…

We are also needing 1 more co-chair to work with Cathy Hanna. If you are interested, please contact the Chairs of this year’s event…..Linda & Tom Meyer at 863.6712 or

lmeyer6712@gmail.com. Thank you.

Knights of Columbus Breakfast Join the Knights Sunday, September 29th for an

All-you-can-eat breakfast from 8:00 to 11:30. Dine in or carry-out.

Contact Tony Butler at rensselaerdre@gmail.com or 304-916-4254 to register or for more information. Registration can also be done

online by visiting the ministry page on our church website, www.saugustine.org.

National Catholic Youth Conference St. Augustine Parish is sending 18 youth and 3

adults to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis Nov. 21-24, 2019! This is our

largest group yet. In order to help cover the cost of $425/participant there will be a

Breakfast Fundraiser on October 13. NCYC youth will be pre-selling tickets as well as the day of the event. Serving will take place from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in the basement.

The cost is: Adults $8, children $5, children under age 5 eat for free. Breakfast casseroles, biscuits & gravy, and fruit will be served. All proceeds will go

directly to the NCYC trip.

Youth/Religious Education Calendar:

October 6: Elementary Education Classes 8:45-9:45am

October 9: Fields of Faith hosted by FCS– MS & HS Youth meet from 6:30-8:00pm

October 13: Elementary Education Classes 8:45-9:45am NCYC Breakfast Fundraiser

SAINT AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH OCTOBER 6, 2019

Save the Date The Spring Social for the 2019-2020 academic year will be on

Saturday, April 18th at Embers. We are looking forward to another fantastic event this year.

************************************************************************** The Spring Social Committee would like to contact members of the 1960 & 1970 8th grade classes from St. Augustine. If you were in

these classes or know someone who was please contact the school office at 866-5480. Thank you!

Apples for Students Education technology and funding changes daily. To keep up with these changes and expenses, our school is participating in our local supermarket’s Apples for the Students Program. The Strack and & VanTil Apples for the Students Program enables our school to earn Apple Computers and iPads, sporting goods, audio visual equipment, science supplies, hundreds of other items to choose from, and they’re all FREE….. To earn these FREE awards we simply have to collect as many Strack & VanTil register receipts as possible from September 1st, 2019 through March 2nd, 2020. Ask your friends and relatives to shop at Strack & VanTil and save every receipt. Send the receipts to St. A school or drop them in the box at the store as often as possible. We will count the value of the register tapes collected and redeem them for great items that benefit our students. Thank you in advance for your participation!

50/50 Membership Fifty/Fifty is an ongoing school fundraiser and we are looking

for new members. The cost for one year is $60 or $30 for six months. Every month the drawing is held on the third Friday.

Contact the School to Join Today!!!

School News

Fri, Oct. 18th (9:30 AM – 6 PM)- Fill a Grocery Bag for $3.00 Saturday, Oct.19th (9 AM– Noon)-Fill any size bag or box for $1.00

Set-up and sales day volunteers are always needed. Please donate a few hours of your time for those in our community who

benefit greatly from the sale, as well as support our school. We need to replenish our hanger and paper grocery bag supplies. Start saving now! When you go to the grocery store ask for paper

bags, then bring them to the church basement. Items can be donated beginning October 13th–October 16th.

Please do not bring items prior to this date! Contact chairperson, Carol Sue (219) 819-1765 with questions.

A Letter from Former Principal W. Bruce Schooler

Greetings! It is with an extremely heavy heart that I now announce my departure from St. Augustine School effective today, Friday, September 27, 2019. The past three plus years here have been amazing, and I absolutely felt at home from day one. Fr. Don Davison and the Parish of St. Augustine have been exceedingly supportive, and I truly felt loved and appreciated every day during my tenure. Our school community, including our wonderful children, amazing parents, and superb staff have been equally amazing. I love all of you with every ounce of my being! During my time here, St. Augustine has realized continuous school improvement, earning a myriad of awards and recognition. I am absolutely proud of all that we accomplished together. It has been nothing short of an honor and a privilege to lead this exemplary school ministry. Thank you all for this once in a life time opportunity. The course of our lives is sometimes dictated by forces out of the locus of our control. With that said, it is now necessary for me to change direction and be more available to my family. God's plan is not always immediately revealed to us, but I do know He intends for me to take these next steps. St. Augustine School will carry on as it has for over a hundred years with its unparalleled service to our children, parish, and community at large. I am blessed to have been a part of it. Thank you ALL again, and God bless! Yours in Christ, W. Bruce Schooler

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The Response from St. Augustine School Staff

Dear St. A Family, After processing the events of yesterday through much reflection and prayer, we wanted to reach out to all of you personally to ensure you that each of us will continue to be steadfast and resilient in our dedication to your child’s academic, social, and spiritual growth this school year during this administrative transition! During this transition four pillars will guide us. The first will be love. Love for your children, our school family and one another. As stated in 1 John 4:18, “there is no fear in love”. Through all of the challenges that this transition may present to us, we are committed to not allowing those challenges become bigger than our love for one another, all of you, and your children. The second will be learn. Thanks be to God, each of us is very different and is blessed with unique gifts and talents. These differences will only make us stronger as we learn our new roles to make this transition period as smooth as possible. According to Proverbs 2:6, we know that “the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.” Thus, we will use the wisdom and gifts he has granted each of us; together we have proven to be an incredible TEAM! And as any good team, we will be leaning on each other to learn and grow and become an even stronger St. A School! The third will be laughter. There is nothing better for the soul than a good laugh with friends and family! On the ups and downs of this administrative change, we will need laughter to recharge our spirits. The fourth, and most important, will be prayer. There is NOTHING more precious than the gift of prayer. God tells us in Mark 11:24 “...I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Therefore, on the days when we feel lost, we will pray; on the days when we feel upset, we will pray; on the days we feel worried, we will pray. We ask that you join us in prayer and keep us in your prayers as we explore this new path that God is laying before us. Dr. Peg Dispenzieri, the Lafayette Diocese Superintendent, Father Don, the faculty, and the staff hosted a parent meeting on October 1st to answer questions and concerns and outline a plan for this new path for our wonderful school. Finally, thank you all for the support, love, and prayers that have already been extended to us and in advance of the prayers and support that we know you will give as we move forward. Together, as staff, students, parents, and grandparents, we are a strong family, and that strength and God’s love will allow us to persevere and be better for it! God bless, St. Augustine Faculty and Staff

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In an effort to keep everyone in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana informed, the diocesan website (www.dol-in.org) has been updated with formal statements and letters from Pope Francis, our Bishop, and the USCCB. Should you choose to view additional news information, please be sure your sources are credible and validated. We recommend: USSCB: http://www.usccb.org/ Catholic News Service: http://www.catholicnews.com/ The Holy See: http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html Vatican News: https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html

How to report abuse in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana: Indiana law requires that any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report immediately to: • The local Child Protection Services agency (Hotline: 800-800-5556); or • A local law enforcement agency. Under Indiana law, it is a criminal act not to make such a report. This law applies to all adults without exception. To make a report of an allegation of recent abuse of a minor, or even to report a previously unreported allegation of abuse from years ago, please use these contact numbers: • Child Protective Services, 800-800-5556; • The Office of Victim Assistance Ministry, 765- 464-4988; • The Conduct in Ministry Officer, 765-463-2242. Diocesan policies and practices for safe environment can be found online at https://dol-in.org/safe-environment-1 These have been published and enforced since May of 2003.

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2019 Red Mass and Dinner Lawyers, government officials, and other legal professionals are

invited to the 4th Annual Red Mass and Dinner on Monday, October 7, at 5:30p (ET) at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church

(Zionsville). Bishop Doherty will celebrate Mass followed by dinner and a talk from United States District Judge James Patrick Hanlon.

There is no cost to attend; RSVP at www.dol-in.org/RedMass.