St. Augustine Parish 6762 W. Rogers St. ■ West Allis, WI 53219 HRVATSKA ŽUPA SV. AUGUSTINA Pastor Fr. Lawrence Frankovich, O.F.M. Parish Council & Committees Chairperson Maria Caravello ........... 541-9608 Trustees Mike Suter ................... 405-2078 Phil Ryback ................. 525-0620 Business Manager & Finance Pat Rogutich ......... 262-782-9058 Christian Formation Steve Pemper............... 737-5023 Human Concerns Connie Boos ................ 545-7444 Maintenance Mike Suter ................... 405-2078 Prayer & Worship Anna Gass ................... 541-2135 Social Activities Betty Iverson ............... 672-5507 Choir Director Pat Rogutich ................ 262-782-9058 Christian Women Betty Pyka ………………...771-4326 Custodian JaniKing………………262-623-4487 Holy Name Society Thomas Beshensky ............. 748-7488 Legion of Mary Linda Gatton ....................... 543-9659 Multicultural Program Anna Gass .......................... 541-2135 Parish Secretary Terri DeGaro ...................... 541-5207 Religious Education Barbara Krieger...………...364-5566 St. Vincent de Paul Eugene Chiconas ................ 463-1218 Secular Franciscans Betty Pyka ………………...771-4326 Young-At-Heart Anna Gass ........................... 541-2135 Sunday Masses Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am Holy Day Masses 9:00 am & 7:00 pm Daily Masses 8:00 am Penance Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 pm Baptisms, Marriages & Funerals Arrange with Pastor Telephones Rectory ..................................... 541-5207 Rectory Fax ................................ 541-0273 Rectory E-mail [email protected] Parish Website…………….....staugwa.org Parish Center Hall ...................... 545-9624 Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy Principal: Nicole Kuehne, 476-0751 School Board Representative: Laura Richards 475-1350 Athletic Association Rep: Ed Rebro, 617-8873 St. Augustine Parish Masses This Week Sun., February 1st Det 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28 Sat., 5:00 Michael Wess (family) 10:00 Philip Tomasino (Napienteh family) Mon., February 2nd Mal achi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 8:00 Special Intention Tues., February 3rd St. Blase Hebrews 12:1-4; Mark 5:21-43 8:00 Health for the sick Wed., February 4th Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; Mark 6:1-6 8:00 Mary Ann Perry (Estelle Radliff) Thurs., February 5th St. Agatha Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; Mark 6:7-13 8:00 Henry Schnell (Anna Gass) Fri., February 6th Hebrews 13:1-8; Mark 6:14-29 8:00 Mary Ann Perry (Helen Karnowski) Sat., February 7th St. Paul Miki Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21, 11-15; Mark 6:30-34 8:00 No service Sun., February 8th 1 Corinthians 3:9-24; Mark 8:1-10 Sat., 5:00 Helen Zalac (family) 10:00 Carol Zerzycki (parents) Ministries Next Sunday, February 8th 5:00 cross: G Chiconas server: Steve Pemper reader: S Pemper euch mins: G Chiconas, B Iverson & D Deakin 10:00 cross: P Cibaric servers: Josh Richards & Davan Seigfried reader: M Redlinger euch mins: P Cibaric, R Maciejewski & D Janowski Last Sunday’s Collection …………………..$0,000.00 2014 Contribution Statements: These are available in the vestibule throughout the month of February. Thank you to all for your contributions for this past year. Poinsettia Plants: The ones in the far north end of the vestibule may be taken if anyone wants some. 2015 Catholic Stewardship Appeal - Seeing With God’s Eyes! Today is the kick-off day for this annual appeal which addresses so many important outreach programs of our Archdiocese. All of our parishioners should have received or will receive literature about this appeal. Last year our parishioners donated $10,417.; $817.00 over the assigned goal. Our assigned goal for this year remains the same; $9,600.00. West Allis, Wisconsin Today’s Theme When Jesus spoke people heard not only words but they heard a heart immersed in truth itself. Have-a-Heart For the Homeless: Gifts are being accepted in the vestibule through Sun., Feb. 15th. These will be delivered to the Guest House, a Milwaukee shelter for the homeless. Suggested gifts are; new please! *Toothbrushes/toothpaste * Liquid hand soap *Body Wash *Deodorant * Lip Balm * Combs *Disposable Razors *Shaving Cream * Shampoo *Pocket Hand Lotion *Cough Drops * Pocket Kleenex *Warm Socks * Hats * Gloves * Sweatshirts *Long underwear in Adult Sixes XL & up *Snack items *Mittens *Scarves * Hand warmers *Fanny Packs Cash donations always appreciated. This appeal is Sponsored by our Human Concerns Committee in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. Have a big heart for those who are in need by dropping a gift(s) in the box. Feast of St. Blase: The Blessing of Throats will take place on Tues., Feb. 3rd during the 8:00 a.m. Mass. The custom of blessing throats for this feast brings comfort and strength to the sick and enables them to live trusting in God’s merciful and healing love. Multicultural Group: Wed., Feb. 4th, 6:30 p.m. in the corner house; new faces are always welcome! Parish Council: The monthly meeting will take place on Tues., Feb 3rd, in the Remembrance Room. A number of very important items need to be discussed; all members are expected to come. Others from the parish are welcome to any of the meetings, and may express ideas at the Open Forum at the end of the meeting. Food Pantry: Next Sunday, Feb., 8th, is the second Sunday of the month and is designated in our parish as Food Pantry Sunday. Non-perishable food items may be placed in the containers at the entrances of the church. Monetary donations may be dropped in the regular collection in an envelope marked “Food Pantry”. Please be generous! Holy Name Society: Meeting/breakfast next Sun., Feb., 8th, at 11:00 a.m. in cafeteria. Members are urged to come and men of the parish are invited. Come to see abd hear; perhaps you may choose to be a regular member. February 1, 2015 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary time FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD IN THE TEMPLE - Monday, February 2nd Mary and Joseph brought the Child Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem forty days after his birth as was prescribed for every first-born male according to Jewish law. However, this child’s entry into the temple symbolized a dramatic change, as he was destined from all eternity to be the cornerstone of a new temple made up of all who live in his Spirit. Hence, this feast is always celebrated on February 2nd, forty days after Christmas. The feast is also known as Candlemas Day since Simeon recognized the child as the “Glory of Israel” and the “light to the Gentiles” when presented in the temple. Hence, the use and blessing of candles! All are urged to come to Mass and celebrate Christ the Lord as our true light; Mass that morning at 8:00 a.m. with the special blessing of the candles and of those who bear them in their hands just as they bear Christ, the true light, in their hearts. Some Scriptural Quotes That Pertain to God’s Light “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’, and there was light. God saw how good the light was. Cod then separated the light from the darkness”. Genesis 1:3-4 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone”. Isaiah 9:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid?” Psalms 27:1 “You are the light of the world; ,a city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Men do not light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a stand, where it gives light to all in the house. In the same way your light must shine before others, that they may see goodness in your acts and give praise to your heavenly Father”. Matthew 5:14-16 “There was a time when you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Well then, live as children of light. Light produces every kind of goodness and justice and truth”. Ephesians 5:8-9 “Here is the message that we have heard from him and announce to you: that God is light; in him there is no darkness”. 1John 1:5 “I saw no temple in the city, the Lord God, the Almighty, it is temple-he and the Lamb. The city had no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb. The nations shall walk by its light, to it the kings of the earth will bring their treasures”. Revelation 21:22-24 Lenten Day of Recollection - Saturday, February 21, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lent usually begins in February, and this year almost in the smack middle of the month. While many activities will be announced in coming weeks, one demands our attention now. The annual Parish Day of Recollection will be given by Fr. Richard Fragomeni from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago where he is professor of liturgy & preaching. The topic will be: The Eucharist as a sharing in the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection. After the Mass there will be a light breakfast and then a lunch served at noon. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule; hopefully a good number will sign up by Sun., Feb. 15th. Men and women of all ages; invite non-parishioners also! Free will offering!