SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH WASHINGTON, DC

August 11, 2013

Year of Faith
You Choose: Fear or Faith
In the third chapter of his best-selling book, The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren asks the question, What Drives Your Life? He then suggests five things which drive most peoples lives: Guilt, anger/resentment, fear, materialism, and the need for the approval of others. We could all likely come up with other answers but this is a good start. The authors point, of course, is that it would be far wiser to let our lives be driven by Gods purpose. Similarly, the scriptures today invite us to let our faith be the driving force in our lives. Abraham earned the title Father of Faith because, as the Letter to the Hebrews tells us, he decided that the promise God made to him was worthy of his trust! What have you decided about the promises of God? How you answer that question will determine whether or not you will wait around for those promises to be fulfilled. Walking by faith is really mastering the art of waiting for God to come through for you in every circumstance; stubbornly refusing to give up on God no matter what happens or what things seem. Be like those who awaited the Masters return Jesus says. In other words, be like those who never stop expecting God to intervene! Be like those who never stop expecting God to turn trials into triumphs, vice into victory, adversity into teaching moments, set-backs into set-ups for opportunities for far greater than ever thought possible! Do not be afraid any longer, little flock! Jesus insists! Notice he says, any longer. Before him, we had every reason to be fearful, doubtful, and hopeless. We had lots of reasons to be led by your fears. But at some point each person needs to come to the realization that fear is a terrible navigator for your life! Its time to let the Good Shepherd lead you to the life he always wanted you to have; a life of meaning and significance. A life where the previously impossible became actually accessible. Dont let your fears steal away the possibilities of your life. If fear is your chauffer it is time to fire your driver! Father Patrick A Smith 2013

Sunday August 11, 2013

Scripture Readings
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 18:6-9 Heb 11:1-2,8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12 Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 38:4-6, 8-10 Heb 12:1-4 Lk 12:49-53

Mass Intentions
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug 12 Agnes Nickens 13 Randolph Harris, Jr. 14 Masssou Family 15 Emily Hill 16 Dorothea Whitaker - Deceased - Deceased - Living - Living - Living 860

Attendance

The Oblate Sisters of Providence invite you to their Jubilee Celebration Liturgy of the Eucharist Thursday, August 15, 2013 11:00am Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent 701 Gun Road, Baltimore, MD Reception follows immediately
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19th Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS SUNDAYS SECOND COLLECTION IS AN ARCHDIOCESEAN COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NEXT SUNDAY AUGUST 18, 2013 SECOND COLLECTION IS OUR RENOVATION FUND

St. Augustine School Love to Learn; Learn to Love

SR. GLORIA AGUMAGU, HHCJ PRINCIPAL

INFORMATION: 202-6672608

Catholic Education Corner

Saint Augustine Catholic School is now registering for the 2013-2014 school year for grades Pre-K through Eighth. For an application or more information, please contact the school office at 202-667-2608 or email: admissions@saintaugustine-dc.org .

Please Pray for the Sick and Homebound

John Adams, Sr. Beatrice Alexander Florencia Alfonso Nora Basey Tia Bennett Milton Bess Evelyn Bezell Thomas Brock Frances Brooks Eric Brown Andrew Burton Jeanina Cajou Angela Callighan Agnes Carey Elizabeth Carter Antonia Cayabas Phillip Cephas Vincent Clarke, Sr. Annie Cole John Collins Tommie Cunningham Dorsey Davis Pauline Dines Joyce Dorsey Susan Epps Richard B. Fowler Barbara Ferguson Daniel Galloway Inez Gaskins Charles Gathers Kim Grafton Margaret Green Valencia Green Delores V. Greene Thelma Givens Brian Harvey John Harris Patricia Herndon Deborah Jackson Eleanor Johnson Francis Kelly Sedonia Labee Keats Labule Louisa Lee Mary Leonard Bernadette Mahoney Sr. Philomena Malveaux Von Martin Catherine Mason Florence Matthews Lillie Matthews Dontranel Mc Duffie Edna Mills Leona Miller John Monte Joyce Morton Albert Nellums Julius Oben Ashley Redhead, Jr. Lisa Rivera Ruby Roberts Doris Silas Gertina Simms Kathleen Simms George Simmons Donnie Stewart Willis Thomas Juanita Towns Selma Twitty Beatrice Twyman Terry Vaughn Esperanza Walker Betty Washington James F. Washington Lillie White Dorothea Whitaker Cynthia Wilkins Teresa Wilkinson

The Saint Augustine Music Ministries will hold its 7th Annual Crab Feast & Buffet on Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 1:00pm 5:00pm in the Gingras Center Courtyard. Tickets are $50 General Admission$45 for 62 years and older.

St. Augustine College Bound Baskets

We are collecting donations for our Annual College Bound Baskets. Each year, we provide baskets to our college bound students who are and have been actively involved in a ministry for at least three years, including their senior year. Students are nominated by their ministries. We will be collecting new items each weekend in July and two weekends in August. The boxes will be located in the rear of the church. We are in need of the following items as well as monetary donations:
Alarm Clocks Blankets Computer Paper Conditioner Deodorant Desk Lamps Flash Drives Hangers Irons Laundry detergent Lotion Microwaves Notebooks Pens Pillows Rewritable CD/DVDs Shampoo Soap Tissues Toothbrushes Toothpaste Towels Travel Ironing Boards Trash Baskets Twin XL Sheets Sets Washcloths

Pray For Our Dead

Pastoral Council Meetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the Month at 9:00 AM in the Gingras Center Meetings are open to all parishioners.

The Saint Augustine Gospel Choir's CD THE VICTORY IS IN THE PRAISE is now on sale in the church bookstore or online at www.cdbaby.com. The cost is $10 and proceeds benefit Saint Augustine Catholic Church!
Our Parish Bookstore and Gift Shop Opens before and after weekend Masses. Use Visa or MasterCard ($10 min), check ($5min), or cash to buy: Bibles - Missals - Rosaries - Books on the Pope, Saints, Parish History, Faith, Discernment, Marriage, Childrens Books, Father Pats Homilies and more.

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