1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603-1839

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Parish Office Hours : M-F 10am-5pm

WEEK OF

October 1, 2017

Home of the

MASS TIMES

Sunday 9:00am Family Mass 11:30am 1:30pm (Spanish) 5:30pm 7:30pm

Mon.-Fri. 12:00pm | 5:30pm

Saturday 5:30pm Vigil

RECONCILIATION:

M-F 4:30pm-5:20pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Monday Wednesday Friday

6:00-7:00pm 4:30-5:20pm 8:15-9:15am

FIRST FRIDAY:

5:30pm Mass of the Sacred Heart and Eucharistic Adoration

ROSARY:

Monday-Friday 11:25am

Welcome

New Members: To be a member of our parish re-quires registration and participa-tion in worship, sacraments, the life of the parish, and regular financial support of the parish. This is a basic consideration when requesting marriage, baptism, or to act as a godparent/sponsor. Register in the parish office or on-line.

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Mass Intentions AND SCRIPTURE READINGS

FOR THE WEEK OF October 8, 2017 Parish CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Pastor Father Marek Dzien

Parochial Vicar Father Philip Timlin

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Gail Fitzsimmons

RCIA and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Vincent Herzog

Liturgy Coordinator Melissa Likamwa

Music Coordinator Lindsey Tran

Religious Education Coordinator Elena Melendez

Facilities & Operations Manager Mary T. Wise

Bookkeeper Shirley Lane

Parish Secretaries

Brian Gulig Cecile Sands

Communications Liaison Itzel Guzman

Director of the Catholic Student Center Father David Ruchinski

Assistant Director - Ashley Hemingway

Campus Minister - Sandy DeTeresa

Director of Development - Mel Rio

Campus Ministry Assistant - Sr. Ana-Luisa Galvan

Alumni Outreach Coordinator - Lauren Troncoso

Seminarian - Clay Ludwig

FOCUS Missionaries (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)

Andrew Collins | Drew Decker | Kassandra Leal | Hayley Tomilson | Chloe Page

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Contact Vincent Herzog at vincent@catholicgators.org

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Call the office for information on First Reconciliation/First Com-munion, High School Confirmation, & Adult Confirmation preparation.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Couples should meet with a priest at least eight months prior to the wedding. The wedding date should not be set before talking with a

priest. Contact Gail Fitzsimmons at (352.372.3533 or gail@catholicgators.org) for an orientation session.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptism preparation classes are held in the conference room the first Saturday of each month, from 10:00am to 11:30am. The classes are required for parents

and godparents. Please call the parish office for additional information. Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit

… (CCC 1214).

The Tabernacle Candle is being sponsored this week in honor of Ercilia by Marina

The deceased are indicated by a cross in front of their names. Masses said for the living are for their special intentions.

Sunday, October 8 — Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 5:1-7 | Phil 4:6-9 | Mt 21:33-43 9:00am 11:30am Pierre L. Brun by the Parish 1:30pm 5:30pm 7:30pm Monday, October 9 — Weekday Jon 1:1—2:2,11 | Lk 10:25-37 12:00pm 5:30pm Pennymon & Bodoh Families by Waulene Pennymon Tuesday, October 10 — Weekday Jon 3:1-10 | Lk 10:38-42 12:00pm Dan Trunk by Joyce Trunk 5:30pm Mission 10,000 Wednesday, October 11 — Weekday Jon 4:1-11 | Lk 11:1-4

12:00pm Families with special needs & World Peace 5:30pm Thursday, October 12 — Weekday Mal 3:13-20b | Lk 11:5-13 12:00pm 5:30pm Benjamin Lim by Duke Lim Friday, October 13 — Weekday Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2 | Lk 11:15-26 12:00pm 5:30pm Souls in Purgatory by JC & Georgia Saturday, October 14 — Weekday Jl 4:12-21 | Lk 11:27-28 5:30pm

Sunday, October 8 9:45am Religious Ed 11:00am Life Teen/Edge 2:30pm Cafecito 3:00pm Spanish RCIA 7:00pm RCIA Monday, October 9 6:00PM Holy Hour 7:00pm Grupo de Oracion 7:00pm High School Confirmation Prep Tuesday, October 10 4:30pm Student Music Ministry Rehearsal 6:15pm Newman Dinner 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study 7:00pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, October 11 4:30pm Holy Hour 9:15pm Ministry Formation Thursday, October 12 6:00pm Upper Room 6:00pm Knight of Columbus Meeting 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Friday, October 13 8:15am Holy Hour 3:00pm Gonzalez-Smith Rehearsal 6:30pm First Friday Holy Hour 6:30pm SOAR with Guest Speaker Saturday, October 14 5:30pm Vigil Mass

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STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHT - TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

October 8, 2017

Some who read the Stewardship Spotlight may have noticed that starting a couple of weeks ago my signature line at the bottom

changed (if anyone gets that far!). I am no longer chair of the stewardship committee – I am a plain member (who will continue to

write the Stewardship Spotlight). I would like to introduce Corinne Turcotte, a longstanding member of the committee and

St. Augustine parishioner, as the new stewardship committee chair. Corinne is a UF alumna with bachelor’s and master’s degrees

and a certified public accountant, now working as an audit manager. That means that she is very good with financial responsibility!

I look forward to working with her in service to the parish.

Stewardship is not all about raising money, although that is a component of it. Stewardship is about recognizing God’s many gifts to

us and then returning them to Him through His people and His Church. At St. A’s, the stewardship committee has focused on

building community and fellowship among parishioners – both students and non-students. A prime example of this is the upcoming

Oktoberfest to be held at the rectory on Friday, October 13 starting at 6:00 pm. There will be beer, bratwurst, other drinks and food,

and fun things to do. This is not a fundraising event – it is free. It is a celebration of us – the people of the parish. Please come and

bring a dessert to share. There will be children’s activities, too.

The first reading and gospel from today’s mass focus on people who abused the gift of a vineyard. It is tempting to read into these

passages a strictly historical interpretation of Jesus telling the Jews of His time that they are missing the boat by not recognizing

Him and not turning to the Father. However, in this day, we are the chosen people who have been entrusted with a vineyard. Are we

being good stewards of God’s gifts and yielding much fruit, or are we abusing and neglecting God’s gifts to us?

Paul Gulig

Member, Stewardship Committee and Chair, Parish Council

STEWARDSHIP Masses on September 24, 2017

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Offertory $5,518.00

Student Center $72.84

E-Giving Offertory $2,116.27

E-Giving Student Center $510.00

Hurricane Relief $1,000.00

Sanctuary Renovation $100.00

Child Sponsorship $105.00

2nd Collection Communications Appeal

$704.44

Mercedarian Sisters $5.00

Poor Box $68.25

Total $10,199.80

STEWARDSHIP Masses on October 1, 2017

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Offertory $7,310.65

Student Center $3,000

E-Giving Offertory $2,440.85

E-Giving Student Center $210.00

Habitat for Humanity $1,200.00

Sanctuary Renovation $10.00

Specified Donation $200.00

St. Francis House $5.00

Mercedarian Sisters $5.00

Poor Box $439.57

Total $14,821.07

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Day of Reflection There will be a Day of Reflection on Praying the Psalms in the Light of the Lord’s Prayer that will be hosted by the Family of St Francis Fraternity, in the new Parish Life Center at Holy Faith Catholic Church, 747 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL on November 11th, 2017 from 9:30-4:30. Fr. Tom Murphy, ofm will be speaking on his new book, A Pater Noster Psalter: Praying the Psalms in the Light of the Lord’s Prayer . There will be a hot soup lunch provided. The cost is FREE with the opportunity to make a donation to cover the costs of the day. If you would like to attend the day of reflection, please call Mary Jo Hayes, ofs at (352) 281-8998, so that sufficient food will be prepared. Copies of Fr. Tom’s book will be availa-ble for purchase at the day of reflection by pre-order only. Suggested donation is $20.00 to cover publication costs. If interested, contact Mary Jo no later than Nov. 5th.

Women’s Book Discussion Group This month’s book is “Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather. This is a classic novel written in the 1920’s about the early missionaries to New Mexico. All women are invited to come and join in the discussion. We will meet on Sunday October 22 at 9:15am

Patroness Solemnity of Our Lady of La Leche

What? Solemn Eucharistic Mass Where? Santa Fe Shrine, High Springs, FL Who? Most Rev. Robert J. Baker, S.T.D., When? 8:30a.m. ~ 7:00p.m. More information: Reception in Family Life Center to close the evening

after 7:00 pm Mass Provided by: Ministries of the Parish

Pilgrims will be welcomed throughout the day Refreshments will be available in the Family Life

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FREE ENGLISH CLASSES/ CLASES GRATIS DE INGLES September 5 – November 14 Tuesday evenings, 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville For more information and to register contact: info@latinawomensleague.org www.latinawomensleague.org NECESITA USTED APRENDER INGLES? NOSOTRAS PODEMOS AYUDAR! Escribanos a: info@latinawomensleague.org

FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES/ CLASES GRATIS DE CIUDADANIA September 7 – October 26 Thursday evenings, 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street (Please note: this is not an English class. Esta no es una clase de inglés.) For more information and to register contact: info@latinawomensleague.org

María es el modelo perfecto para la oración y la iglesia ora en comunión con ella. (CCC #2679)

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Bulletin deadlines

Bulletin submissions are due by Monday at 8:00 p.m.

Please email your requests to itzel@catholicgators.org.

Alachua Habitat for Humanity and local faith partners are getting ready to start on our 6th Interfaith build this fall, and we seek your help. Interfaith build

provides an opportunity for congregations from all religions to build on their faiths, collaborate, and share their love through an Alachua Habitat for Humanity construction project. During the build process, faith partners provide volunteers, meals, and financial support to help a local family build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. A full-faith sponsorship from St. Augustine's is $6500. In addition to financial sponsorships, congregations are invited to sponsor/provide lunches at the build sites and to volunteer to help build – no experience necessary! Please make your check payable to St. Augustine Church, noting Interfaith Build in the memo. Thanks, in advance, for your participation and support!

Saint Francis Catholic Academy is currently seeking an Experienced School Bus Driver with a Class A or B license and PS endorsement. This is a part-time position, primarily for field trips and athletic events; a CDL Class A or B with PS endorsement is required. Prospective employees must pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record check. Interested candidates should complete the Employment Application on the Diocese of St. Augustine Web site (http://www.dosafl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-2018-Employment-Application.pdf) and email completed application to Debbie Couch at dcouch@sfcawolves.org.

the St. Vincent de Paul Society

October 8— Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time The good news of this Gospel is that all we need to do is let God tend us and bring us to produce good fruit. All we need do is be faithful; God will take care of the rest. Please help

the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring the love and mercy of Jesus to those who feel left out and abandoned. Please say a special prayer for the poor and forgotten in your daily devotions this week. If you are in need of assistance or would like more information, please call 352-222-0588

Schedule for the Feast of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augus-

tine Wednesday, October 11

The Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de

Dios will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of La Leche begin-

ning with a Liturgy of the Hours at 9:30 a.m. and ending

with a 7:00 p.m.

Mass with Bishop Felipe Estévez.

Commemoration: 50th Anniversary Archbishop Joseph Hur-

ley's Death Monday, October 30

Address by Archbishop Thomas Wenski at 5:00 p.m.

Mass concelebrated by the Bishops of Florida at 6:00 p.m.

Both will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of

St. Augustine

Together in Holiness Marriage Conference

Saturday November 4

St. Luke Catholic Church, Middleburg

Cost: $59/couple or $35/individual.

Limited child care available

Visit togetherinholiness.org for more information