January 17, 2016 - St. Augustine Catholic Church and Student Center

1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603-1839
WEEK OF
January 17, 2016
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Parish Office Hours : M-F 10am-5pm
Home of the
MASS TIMES
Sunday
9:00am | 11:30am
1:30pm (Spanish)
5:30pm | 7:30pm
Mon.-Fri.
12:00pm | 5:30pm
Saturday
5:30pm Vigil
LITURGY OF THE HOURS
Vespers:
M-F 5:00pm
Sun 4:45pm
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 requires registration and participation 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
front office or on-line.
The second Sunday in ordinary time
Mass Intentions AND SCRIPTURE READINGS
FOR THE WEEK OF January 17, 2016
Parish CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
The Tabernacle Candle is being sponsored this week
in memory of Harold Wise by Mary Wise.
The deceased are indicated by a cross in front of their names.
Masses said for the living are for their special intentions.
Sunday, January 17, 2016 - The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 62:1-5 | 1 Cor 12:4-11 | Jn 2:1-11
9:00am
For the Parish
11:30
Lisa Arango - in thanksgiving
1:30pm
 Jose Lorenzo Fermin by Rafaela Mejía e hijos
5:30pm
 Romuald and  Janina Gulmantowicz by Rafaela Mejía e hijos
7:30pm
Monday, January 18 - Weekday
1 Sm 15:16-23 | Mk 2:18-22
12:00pm
5:30pm
Tuesday, January 19 - Weekday
1 Sm 16:1-13 | Mk 2:23-28
12:00pm
 Rosa Rabell by Paco Rabell
5:30pm
Wednesday, January 20 - St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr; St. Sebastian, Martyr
1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 | Mk 3:1-6
12:00pm
5:30pm
For birthdays and anniversaries for staff, clergy and friends
Thursday, January 21 - St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 | Mk 3:7-12
12:00pm
 Harold Wise by Mary Wise
5:30pm
Friday, January 22 - St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr
1 Sm 24:3-21 | Mk 3:13-19
12:00pm
 Dr. and  Mrs. Lewis Frank by Donna Southerland
5:30pm
Saturday, January 23 – St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; St. Maryanne Cope,
Virgin
2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27 | Mk 3:20-21
5:30pm
The Catholic
Student Center
St. Augustine Church
Clergy & Staff Members
Pastor
Father Marek Dzien
Parochial Vicar
Father Anthony Eseke
Seminarian
Wilson Colmenares
Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
Gail Fitzsimmons
RCIA & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Vincent Herzog
Liturgy & Music Director
Doug Ghizzoni
Religious Education Coordinator
Anne Vieira
Hispanic RCIA Coordinator
Sr. Teresa Gomez, hmss
Facilities & Operations Manager
Mary T. Wise
Bookkeeper
Sara Geiser
Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor
Julie Schilling
Housekeeping
Rosa Nakamatsu
Director of the Catholic Student Center
Sunday,
9:00am
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
5:30pm
8:00pm
January 17 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Religious Education
Cafecito
Spanish RCIA
Spanish baptism prep class
RCIA
Alpha meeting
Monday, January 18—Martin Luther King, Jr. (holiday)
The Parish Office is closed today!
7:30am Men’s Book Group
6:00pm Exposition and Holy Hour
6:30pm Sacramental prep
7:00pm Hispanic Charismatic Prayer
9:00pm Ambassadors for Christ
Tuesday, January 19
4:30pm Student Choir rehearsal
6:15pm Newman Club dinner
7:30pm English Bible Study
Wednesday, January 20
12:45pm Sacred Heart Devotion
4:30pm Confession and Exposition
6:15pm Adult Confirmation class
7:00pm Middle School Religious Education class
7:00pm Choir rehearsal
7:00pm Cursillo
9:30pm Ministry Formation
Thursday, January 21
6:00pm Upper Room
6:15pm CSF
7:00pm Spanish Exposition and Holy Hour
7:30pm Spanish Choir rehearsal
Friday, January 22
8:15am Exposition and Holy Hour
Saturday, January 23
10:00am Hispanic Faith Formation
5:30pm Saturday Vigil Mass w/baptism
RCIA
Contact Vincent Herzog at [email protected]
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Call the office for information on First Reconciliation/First Communion, High School Confirmation, & Adult Confirmation preparation.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Couples should meet with a priest at least eight (8) months prior to the
wedding. We follow the requirements of the Diocese of St. Augustine in
our marriage preparation program. Contact Gail Fitzsimmons at
Ext. 113 or [email protected]
Father David Ruchinski
Campus Ministers
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Ashley D’Emo | Sandra DeTeresa
Baptism Preparation is required and both parents should attend our
monthly preparation class and coordinate with the parish secretary.
Please call the parish office to arrange for Baptism and preparation,
preferably before the baby’s birth.
Daniel Conigliaro, Campus Ministry Assistant
FOCUS Missionaries (Fellowship of Catholic University Students}
Katelyn Miller | Ariadna Ruiz | Nolan Schmidt | Joseph West
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Around the parish,
greater Gainesville,
and the Diocese
WEEK OF
January 17, 2016
The Women’ Book Discussion Group
will meet on Sunday, January 24th, at
9:15 a.m. in the downstairs Conference
Room. This month’s book is “Convictions:
How I Learned What Really Matters” by
Marcus J. Borg. The book is a manifesto
for all progressive Catholics who seek the
best path to follow Jesus today. All women are welcome.
From the liturgy team
Having the only nighttime Sunday Mass in Gainesville, St. Augustine’s liturgy team decided in August to
transform the 7:30pm Mass into a more unique and solemn
celebration. If you attend a 7:30pm Mass, you will notice
dimmer lighting, candles throughout the church, and incense. The atmosphere gives the sense of a more sacred
space in a nighttime worship. But why?
The traditions of candles and incense come from
our Jewish roots. Burning incense is prescribed in Exodus
to bless, sanctify and venerate. In ancient times incense
was an expensive commodity; therefore it found a home in
religious worship to honor God with precious gifts. The
Roman Missal reminds us that the smoke signifies “the
Church’s offering and our prayers rising in the sight of
God.”
We invite you to join us for 7:30pm Mass to experience this solemn nighttime worship.
Community Forum on
Islamophobia
6 p.m., Wednesday,
January 20,
at the Thomas Center
Concerns about resistance toward receiving Syrian
refugees, increased anti-Muslim rhetoric, and growing attitudes of intolerance will be addressed, and
ways to make Gainesville a welcoming community
identified.
The event will facilitate discussion on Islam and inter
-faith relations, the refugee crisis, and the role of media in shaping public perception of these issues. It
will provide opportunities to get involved in efforts
in our community to support Syrian refugees.
Keynote speaker is Dr. Hatem Bazian, Ph.D., Philosophy
and
Islamic
Studies,
UC
Berkeley.
Other speakers include Ester Romeyn, Iman
Zawahry, Terje Ostebo, Justin Baba (Arab Students
Association)--all from UF, and Hassan Shibly (CAIR).
Sponsored by Daughters of Abraham, UF Center for
Global Islamic Studies, Welcoming Gainesville, Inc.,
and Gainesville Interfaith Alliance for Immigrant Justice.
Pre-registration required. Free and open to the public. https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/1HWcb4TRRPVFBoMXUCGU75flIoLPA_XcsDH5FS
2W1NNY/viewform?usp=send_form
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Second Sunday in
ordinary time
Stewardship
Stewardship
Masses on January 9-10, 2016
Baptism of the Lord
Offertory from baskets:
$8,432.21
Offertory from Parish Pay:
$5,752.00
E-Giving:
$2,205.00
Poor Box:
$105.04
Catholic Student Center (CSC):
Specified Donations:
$2,322.05
$200.00
Advent/Christmas Appeal:
Catholic Schools:
$4,460.63
$25.00
You will soon receive a mailing asking for your family support
and participation for the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal. Please prayerfully consider a pledge to the Appeal using the response card
mailed to you or by completing a Commitment Envelope at Mass
the weekend of January 30-31. Our theme, “One Faith, One Family” invites each of us to be a part of this appeal through our prayers and gifts. Your contributions to your parish and our Diocese
serve as a sign of gratitude not only for God’s answers to prayers, but also as a sign of recognition that all that we are, and all
that we have, are gifts given to us by God. In this year of Mercy,
consider how you can share your gifts in mercy with others.
Thank you in advance for your support.
2016 BISHOP’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL
STEWARDSHIP
SPOTLIGHT - SECOND SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
Last weekend at most of the masses lay parishioners gave personal witness talks on stewardship. This
weekend, you will find our Stewardship Renewal brochures in the pews. If you have taken one of the brochures
home in the past and haven’t recycled it, then please look at it anew, complete it, and turn it in to the parish. Even if you are only committing time, it’s better to make that commitment with the parish rather than
keeping it secret to yourself.
Stewardship of time is your personal time with God: Attend Mass every Sunday and on holy days, attend a weekday mass at least once a week, pray 15 minutes a day, pray with others, read the Bible for at least
one hour a week, pray the Rosary at least once a week, go to confession every other month, go on a retreat, attend a Bible study, attend Nightfever, attend Mass on the Grass, spend 1 hour a week in Adoration, read a book
on spiritual growth. There’s no excuse for not doing some of this.
Stewardship of talent is doing something for the church or others in need. Sign on for a liturgical ministry, various service ministries sponsored by the parish, various groups in the parish, numerous Catholic groups
in the community, or Student Center groups and ministries. There are links to most of these opportunities on
the St. A web page (www.catholicgators.org). Look under the Ministries heading (see numerous subheadings),
Students heading (see Getting Involved and Ministries). There is contact information for getting involved.
For stewardship of treasure, please see our e-giving web page by clicking on Donate at the top of the
parish web page. The most efficient and effective way is to then click on the large blue “Donate” button on that
page, which takes you to our new e-giving.org page that makes it easy to set up regular monthly donations, holy
days, and special collections. There is no minimal donation. Supporting the parish is not a fee for service, like
watching a movie. It should be regular support, whether you are present at mass or not. The e-giving page is
an easy way to do this. Of course, cash and checks in the offertory are still welcome!
It’s the New Year! It’s time to plan ahead and make commitments for self-improvement. Believe it or
not, Lent is only four weeks way. Please use our stewardship drive as an opportunity to enrich your commitment to God, his Church, and his people.
Paul Gulig,
Chair of Stewardship Committee
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Catholic student
center
WEEK OF
January 17, 2016
HEY ALUMS!
From the Office for Vocations
Are you a Catholic Gators alumnus or
alumna, either visiting or having returned to Gainesville? Welcome back!
Thank you for all you did for the Catholic Gators during your time here. Whether it was in a big or
small way, your presence made a difference to this community.
January 17, 2016 - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
God’s Spirit is given to each person for the common good.
What are your gifts? Be willing to share them for the good
of others. (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). If you have a question
about a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, contact Father David Ruchinski, Vocation Director, at (904)
262-3200 ext. 101, or email [email protected].
As you may know, our mission at St. Augustine’s is to bring
Christ to the community and the community to Christ. We
invite you to prayerfully consider joining our Mission and
supporting the Church and Catholic Student Center through
a financial contribution. Thank you for your generosity!
To make a donation, please stop by the office or visit our
website: http://www.catholicgators.org/make-a-donation
From the Justice and Peace Commission
“If there is hunger anywhere in the world, then our celebration of the Eucharist is somehow incomplete everywhere in the world.”
- Pedro Arrupe, SJ
"Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure,
packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be
poured into your lap. For the measure with which you
measure will in return be measured unto you."
- Luke 6:38
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Second Sunday in
ordinary time
Miinisterio hispano
Cursillo de Cristiandad
Cursillo, en espanol quiere decir “curso pequeno”
o “corto.” Es de tres días para hombres y mujeres
de cualquier edad. Deseas tener un encuentro
real con Cristo? Es una experiencia maravillosa.
Deseas ser parte de una comunidad Cristiana
comenzando desde tu propio hogar?
CLASES GRATIS DE INGLES
Los cursillo seran en espanol.
HOMBRES: Febrero 11 al 14, 2016 #117
MUJERES: Febrero 18 al 21, 2016 #116
Direccion: 3145 NW 43rd Street,
Gainesville, FL, 32601
Estas clases son para todo aquel que desea aprender,
practicar y mejorar su ingles conversacional.
Fecha: 26 de enero – 2 de abril del 2016
Hora: 6:00-7:30PM
Lugar: Alachua County Millhopper Library
Costo: Gratis
No olviden de Reservar en su calendario la fecha
del Encuentro Regional que es:
Abril 22 y 23 del 2016 y esta Diocesis es la coordinadora de este evento.
CLASES GRATIS DE CIUDADANIA
Y los proximos Cursillos de este ano son:
Octubre 13 al 16 Hombres 2016 #119
Octubre 20 al 22 Mujeres 2016 #118
La intencion de estas clases es para ayudar a personas
quienes se preparan para tomar el examen de ciudadanía
o desea familiarizarse con el proceso.
Para mayor informacion comunicarse con:
Awilda Merced (787) 448-7968 o Angela Chiriboga (352) 331-7616.
Fecha: 4 de febrero – 17 de marzo del 2016
Hora: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Cantar es Orar Dos Veces
Nuestro coro - sigue creciendo y otorgando a la
Misa en espanol la musica que mas nos acerca a
Dios. Siempre se buscan y desean nuevos miembros. Si quiere unirse al coro, por favor comuníquese con Doug Ghizzoni. El coro ensaya a
las 12:30 p.m. cada domingo en la biblioteca de la
iglesia.
Lugar: Alachua County Millhopper Library
Direccion: 3145 NW 43rd Street,
Gainesville, FL 32601
Costo: Gratis
Cafecito y dulces
Se les invita a pasar al salon de la iglesia cada domingo despues de la Misa de la 1:30 p.m. para
compartir amistad y cafecito. Vengan y conozcan
mejor a sus hermanos en Cristo. Si desean,
pueden traer donaciones de galletas o bebidas.
Adoración del Santisimo cada mes
en Español, en la parroquia.
21 Enero, Jueves 7:00pm-8:30pm
18 Febrero, Jueves 7:00pm-8:30pm
24 Marzo, Jueves Santo
21 Abril, Jueves 7:00pm-8:30pm
19 Mayo, Jueves 7:00pm-8:30pm
¡Todos estan invitados!
Círculo de Oración Carismática
El Círculo de Oracion Carismatica en espanol se
reune todos los lunes a las 7 p.m. en la iglesia para orar, leer la biblia, y alabar al Senor con canticos. No necesitan inscribirse. Los esperamos. Para mayor informacion, llamen a Wilson Colmenares (352) 372-3533.
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WEEK OF
January 17, 2016
Catholic schools and
greater Gainesville
A Woman’s Answer
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Thank You! Our Baby Bottle Drive
raised $1665.00! Please remember to continue dropping off maternity clothes and
baby clothes (0-18 mos). Our clients are
highly motivated to return for pregnancy/parenting classes by our store. Diapers are always welcome (nb-3 mos).
The AWA hamper is in the vestibule.
January 17 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in
Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples
and they began to believe in him. Everyday, God also gives
us signs of his love and so we also can respond in faith and
trust. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul becomes a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and
you give them reason to believe and to trust. For assistance, call 352-222-0588. To volunteer, call Betty Spears
All are invited …
A Gainesville Community
Event
A Concert at St. Patrick’s!
Faustina: Messenger of Divine
Mercy, the moving, live production performed by actress
Maria Vargo and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint
Luke Productions, will be presented at Holy Faith Catholic
Church on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, January 22nd at
7pm, Michael James Mette will
be sharing his music with our
community. Michael is a Catholic musician and speaker who
travels the country with his
wife of 15 years, Michelle, and
their six young children: Gabby (12), Trinity (10), Charity
(8), Cecilia (7), Michael Jr. (5), and Truman (1). His music
is a modern reflection of his faith blending alternative rock
with faith-based lyrics. The concert will be 90 minutes and
will include lights, video, music and testimonies by Michael
and Michelle. Please consider attending the concert and
supporting this ministry. The concert will be held at St.
Patrick’s Social Hall. Cost is a freewill donation. Contact
[email protected] or call 352-3724641 for more details.
Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina
whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a
world-wide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. This drama
also brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes
Divine Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for our world
today. Suitable for ages 13 and up.
For tickets and additional information, contact the Holy
Faith Church Office at 352-376-5405 or visit
www.holyfaithchurch.org for online ticket purchase.
Watch the trailer and learn more at
www.DivineMercyDrama.com
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