SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH

WASHINGTON, DC July 13, 2014

Scripture Readings
15th Sunday In Ordinary Times
Is 55:10-11
Rom 8: 18-23
Mt 13: 1-23 or 13:1-9
16TH SUNDAY In Orddinary Time
Wis 12:13, 16-19
Rom 8:26-27
Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24:30
Sunday, July 13, 2014
REMEMBER ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH IN YOUR WILL & BEQUESTS
SEE WEB PAGE FOR FATHER PATS SERMON NOTES AND LISTEN TO
FATHER PATS SERMON PODCAST
Bible Study meets every Wednesday at
7:00pm in the School Cafeteria.


S.H.A.R.E.

Share is now on sale for the
more of July. Please see the
Share representative in the
back of the church at the
Ushers Table.
8:15 am Daily Mass Intentions
ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN # 20000
ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN #9670
Mon Jul 12 Pauline Dines - Living
Tues Jul 13 John Collins - Living
Wed Jul 14 Phillip Cephas - Living
Thurs Jul 15 Gertinia Simms - Living
Fri Jul 16 Doris Silas - Living
698 Attendance


Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time


Do You Stretch Before Mass?

One year back in college, I decided to take a Karate class being
offered on campus. Every class began with a series of stretching
exercises. I must have been the stiffest person in the class as I
pathetically and unsuccessfully struggled to force myself into
stretching positions. There I was trying my best not to look like I
was doing a physical comedy routine as I battled with me limbs as
if they were deliberately working against me! The experience at
the first class was so humiliating that I decided to spend an hour
before every class stretching on my own so that by the time I got
to the class I could keep up with the others! The decision to do
this pre-class stretching session significantly boosted my ability to
more fully participate in the class, increased my confidence and
led to me getting much more out of the whole experience!

In the Gospel today, Jesus shares the parable of the sower who
scatters seeds upon multiple surfaces. Any experienced farmer
will tell that even the best seed is useless if it is scattered onto soil
that has not been properly prepared. Jesus makes a similar
observation regarding the hearts ability to be affected by the
seed of Gods Word. How often do we set ourselves up to get
the least possible from Mass by doing absolutely nothing to
prepare for the experience? We prepare before the drivers test,
the final exam, the job interview, the championship game, an
important speech and even prepare the turkey before putting it in
the oven! Yet on Sunday we justGo to Mass, sit back in our
pews and almost as a dare wait for the leaders of the liturgy
to impress us: Go ahead Father, Choir, lectors make my day!
Well, Farmer Smith, Gonzalo, Dressler and Kelley, AND the
readers and choir at the liturgy will be generously sowing the best
seed ever invented each Sunday. If you prepare by reflecting on
the readings beforehand, arriving early to pray for openness to
whatever God wants you to receive, and, if possible making a
good confession or act of contrition, then dont be surprised if you
walk away from the whole experience a profoundly changed
person. Yes, Gods Word will do that.

Father Patrick A Smith 2014

See Fr. Pats Sermon Notes and listen to the podcast at
http://saintaugustine-dc.org/category/sermon-notes/

15th Sunday in Ordinary Times


Saint Augusne School is now registering for the
2014-2015 school year for grades Pre-K3, Pre-K4
through Eighth. For an applicaon or more
informaon, please contact the School Oce at
202- 667-2608 or email:admissions@saintaugusnedc.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Administration & Planning Committee
of the Parish Pastoral Council is seeking
new members and we are inviting
parishioners to join us as we put our
various skills and talents together for God's
kingdom. The Admin & Planning Committee is charged with
leadership development training, strategic planning and
communications across the parish. For example, we are
responsible for organizing heads of ministry training and
parish communications through the website, bulletin,
Facebook and twitter. We are looking for dynamic and
versatile parishioners to join us. No qualifications in
administration and planning are needed- we only need your
enthusiastic spirit, and interest in the growth and
development of our parish. Interested? Questions? Please
contact the Admin & Planning Committee Chair, Jeann
Isler at jeanne.isler@gmail.com. Thank you.
COLLEGE BOUND BASKETS
Each year we provide baskets to our college-bound
students who are actively involved in a ministry
for at least three years. We will be collecting new
items each weekend in July. The boxes will be
located in the rear of the church. We are in need
of the following items as well as monetary
donations: Twin XL sheet sets; Pillows; Toothbrushes; Towels,
washcloths; Irons and travel ironing boards; Laundry detergent;
Soap; Blankets; Computer paper; Shampoo and conditioner; pens
and pencils; Microwaves.

THANK YOU


CFC/United Way: Thank you to our 45 parishioners, alumni and
friends of St. Augustine School who have pledged more than
$30,000 through the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
and United Way workplace giving programs. For more
information about opportunities to give one's time, talents and
treasures to our parish school, please contact Bill Murray,
development officer, at bmurray@saintaugustine-dc.org or
240-418-5427.
Catholic Education Corner
SEE GINGRAS CENTER BULLETIN BOARD FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS OF AVAILABLE EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH AND ADULT OPPORTUNITIES.
THIS SUNDAYS SECOND COLLECTION IS FOR OUR CHURCH RENOVATIONS
NEXT SUNDAYS SECOND COLLECTION IS FOR OUR PARISH POOR FUND
St. Augustine School Love to Learn; Learn to Love SR. GLORIA AGUMAGU, HHCJ PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: 202-6672608
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.
John Adams, Sr.
Beatrice Alexander
Nora Basey
Frances Brooks
Mary Burgan
Eric Brown
Eunice Brown
Andrew Burton
Angela Callighan
Elizabeth Carter
Antonia Cayabas
Phillip Cephas
Vincent Clarke, Sr.
Annie Cole
John Collins
Ronald Collins
Tommie Cunningham
Pauline Dines
Susan Epps
Richard B. Fowler
Barbara Ferguson
Daniel Galloway
Inez Gaskins
Charles Gathers
Thelma Givens
Charlene Gordon
Valencia Green
Delores V. Greene
Frances Gulston
Grace Hansberry
Brian Harvery
John Harris
Patricia Herndon
Emily Hill
Gail Jackson
Deborah Jackson
Eleanor Johnson
Francis Kelly
Benjamin Kilgore
Sedonia Labee
Keats Labule
Louisa Lee
Mary Leonard
Bernadette Mahoney
Catherine Mason
Florence Matthews
Edna Mills
Michael Matthews
Paula McKenzie
James McNamara
Leona Miller
Sylvia Monroe
Julius Oben
Theresa Purcell
George Queen
Ashley Redhead, Jr.
Angelica Richardson
Lisa Rivera
Ruby Roberts
Doris Silas
Gertina Simms
Kathleen Simms
George Simmons
Mary Smith
Zedekiah Smith
Donnie Stewart
Kim Stoutamire
Willis Thomas
Juanita Towns
Selma Twitty
Beatrice Twyman
Lillian Vaughn
Terry Vaughn
Esperanza Walker
Betty Washington
Dorethea Whitaker
Lillie White
Teresa Wilkinson
Virginia Winston
Lozzie York


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


PARK FREE
SUNDAYS FROM 9AM-4PM
REEVES CENTER
U STREET AT 14TH STREET NW
ENTER ON U STREET


Please Pray for Our Dead

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC, RECEIVING CONFIRMATION? SPONSORING INQUIRERS?
RCIA MEETS TUESDAYS AT 6:45 8:45PM IN THE GINGRAS CENTER - SABRINA WILLIAMS AT 202-294-6990.
Please Pray for Our Sick & Homebound