Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday, 25 March Masses - 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Confessions - 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, 26 March Masses - 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions - 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, 27 March Masses - 7:00 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Chrism 6:00 p.m. Confessions - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, 28 March Masses - 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Confessions - 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Holy Thursday, 29 March Confessions - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mass of the Last Supper - 7:00 p.m. Night Prayer - 11:30 p.m. Good Friday, 30 March Confessions - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meditations on the Last Seven Words - noon Stations of the Cross - 1:00 p.m. The Lord’s Passion - 1:30 p.m. Tenebrae - 8:00 p.m. Holy Saturday, 31 March Vigil Mass - 8:30 p.m.

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Mass Intentions and Liturgy Schedule

Monday, 19 March 2018 7:00 a.m. Mario Bazali Readings 7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Confessions 11:00 a.m. Confessions 12:10 p.m. Needs and Intentions of the Bayer family

Sunday Fifth Sunday of Lent Tuesday, 20 March 2018 Jer 31:31-34 7:00 a.m. Gordon Nightingale Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 11:00 a.m. Confessions Heb 5:7-9; 12:10 p.m. Wayne Hoag Jn 12:20-33 Wednesday, 21 March 2018 Monday Saint Joseph, Spouse of the 7:00 a.m. Katherine Rose Burchette Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Confessions 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 11:00 a.m. Confessions Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27and 29 12:10 p.m. Needs and Intentions of the Barrett family Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Confessions Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Thursday, 22 March 2018 Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Lucile Muirhead Nm 21:4-9 8:45 a.m. The intentions of the students of St. Augustine Cathedral Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21 School Jn 8:21-30 11:00 a.m. Confessions 12:10 p.m. Barbara Bannigan Wednesday 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Confessions Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Friday, 23 March 2018 Jn 8:31-42 7:00 a.m. Clarence and Louis Foltz 7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Confessions Thursday 11:00 a.m. Confessions Gn 17:3-9 12:10 p.m. Needs and Intentions of the Wheaton family Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (St. Augustine School) Jn 8:51-59 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Friday Saturday, 24 March 2018 Jer 20:10-13 8:45 a.m. Fr. Thomas Fernando (52 anniversary of priestly ordination) Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Confessions Jn 10:31-42 4:00 p.m. The intentions of the priests of St. Augustine Cathedral

Saturday Sunday, 25 March 2018 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Ez 37:21-28 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 9:00 a.m. Confessions Jn 11:45-56 9:30 a.m. Needs and Intentions of Maria Price 11:00 a.m. Confessions Sunday Palm Sunday of the Passion 11:30 a.m. Tom Bannigan of the Lord Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 Is 50:4-7 Cathedral Lenten Pizza Dinners

Ps 22: 8-9,17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Friday, March 23 4:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Phil 2:6-11 Special Bonus! Raffle tickets will be on sale for $5 each. Proceeds benefit KofC Mk 14:1—15:47 or Mk 15:1-39 state wide charities in the State of Michigan. Prizes range from cash up to several trips, which include roundtrip flights, ocean view balcony room, transfers, cruise, taxes & port charges. Plus $50 on board credit and $5,000 cash. Dream a little and support the good works of the Knights of Columbus at the same time - join us for our final Lenten Dinner and purchase your raffle ticket(s)!

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Chrism Mass Reception Tuesday of Holy Week, 27 March Each parish in our Diocese is asked to provide three fruit or nut breads for the reception following the Chrism Mass. Please call the Parish Office to donate. All are encouraged to attend this liturgy of Holy Week. God bless! Area Lenten Penance Services St. Mary Kalamazoo Tuesday 20 March 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Thursday 22 March 7:00 p.m. St. Catherine of Siena Wednesday 28 March 6:30 p.m. From the Office of St. Vincent de Paul Society Liturgy and Music continues to graciously serve those most in need in our neighborhood and greater community. St. Vincent also carries religious items for sale. If you feel the call to The term major orders was for some serve in this corporal work or to make a financial donation, please call 388-4544. centuries applied in the Church to Please visit our website at www.svdpkzoo.org or like us on Facebook at distinguish what the www.facebook.com/vdpkzoo called "minor orders" or "lesser orders". The Catechism of the Council of Trent spoke of the "several distinct orders of ministers, intended by their office to serve the priesthood, and so dis- Pope Francis Lenten Direction posed, as that, beginning with the 7. “Today gratuitousness is often not part of daily life where everything is bought clerical , they may ascend and sold. Everything is calculated and measured. Almsgiving helps us to experi- gradually through the lesser to the ence giving freely, which leads to freedom from the obsession of possessing, from greater orders.” I have discussed the the fear of losing what we have, from the sadness of one who does not wish to four these past few share his wealth with others.” – Homily, March 5, 2014 weeks and will offer a succinct sum- mary today of the very familiar major 8. “In the poor and outcast we see Christ’s face; by loving and helping the poor, orders. The Catechism of the Council we love and serve Christ. Our efforts are also directed to ending violations of hu- of Trent in chapter IV, it uses the word man dignity, discrimination and abuse in the world, for these are so often the "priest" to refer to presbyters alone. It cause of destitution. When power, luxury and money become idols, they take pri- speaks of as "superior to ority over the need for a fair distribution of wealth. Our consciences thus need to priests", and of "the ordination of bish- be converted to justice, equality, simplicity and sharing.” – Lenten Message, 2014 ops, priests, and of the other orders". In its canon VI, it declares that in the "there is a hierarchy Coffee and Doughnuts by divine ordination constituted, con- sisting of bishops, priests, and minis- 18 March—Coffee and Doughnuts courtesy of St. Augustine Girl Scouts ters.” In 1972, Pope Paul VI decreed: 25 March—Coffee and Doughnuts hosted by the St. Augustine Girl Scouts "The orders hitherto called minor are 01 April -NO coffee and doughnuts (Easter Sunday) henceforth to be spoken of as 08 April—Coffee and Doughnuts courtesy of St. Augustine Religious Ed Program 'ministries'." This abandonment of the 15 April—Coffee and Doughnuts hosted by the St. Augustine Religious Ed Program term "minor orders" automatically 22 April—Coffee and Doughnuts courtesy of St. Augustine Religious Ed Program brought an end also to use of the term "major orders". There are thus now only three orders, as stated in the Code of Canon Law: "The orders are St. Augustine Food Pantry the episcopate, the presbyterate, Donations of nonperishable foods and toiletry and the diaconate." These three or- items are always in high demand and are most ders are also referred to as "sacred welcomed! Items may be placed in the collection boxes located in both en- orders" or "holy orders.” trance of the Cathedral, or may be dropped off at the rectory office during business hours. Of particular need are breakfast cereal and meal-makers such as “Hamburger Helper.” We are also in need of your volunteer talents. Please Dr. Thomas Fielding call M-W-F from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or the last Tuesday of every month from 11:00 Director of Liturgy and Music a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: 269/375-1571. Thank you for joining us in this corporal work!

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Mission Statement St. Augustine Cathedral School, in partnership with parents and the Catholic Church, welcomes and shapes young people as they grow St. Augustine Cathedral in faith, knowledge, and stewardship. 542 W. Michigan Avenue No child will be denied the opportunity of a Catholic education Kalamazoo, MI 49007 due to financial need. Please contact the Principals at any of the The Most Reverend Paul J. Bradley, D.D. school with questions. of Kalamazoo St. Augustine 269-349-1945 The Most Reverend James A. Murray, D.D. St. Monica 269-345-2444 Hackett Catholic Prep 269-381-2646 Bishop Emeritus of Kalamazoo

Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Osborn, Rector Rev. Thomas McNally, Vice Rector Rev. James Vinh Le, Parochial Vicar Rev. John Tuyen Kim Tran, Priest in Residence Rev. Dr. Don Bouchard,

Cathedral Office ...... 345-5147 The Wizard of Oz M-F ...... 8:00am-4:00pm Hackett Catholic Prep performances are March 23, and 24 at 7:00 p.m. This Porter, Secretary .. Melanie Saliwanchik spring’s production features a number of St. Augustine alum and current stu- [email protected] www.stakalamazoo.org dents so we hope to see many of our St. Augustine Parish and Cathedral School families in the audience! RCIA, Religious Education 345-5147 ...... x 1104

Director ...... Bret Sunnerville

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Join a weekend retreat to renew and enrich your marriage and your faith. For Liturgy and Music Office more information, please visit www.wwme.org or call Harry and Karen Porter at 345-5147 ...... x1107 888/628-7433. Your marriage and your faith life will be glad you joined us! Director ...... Dr. Tom Fielding

School Office 349-1945 Pontifical Good Friday Collection - Holy Land Principal ...... Dr. Andra Zommers Our Holy Father Pope Francis requests our support of the Good Friday 2nd collec- tion next week. This collection provides crucial assistance for Christians in the Holy Land: In the midst of wars, unrest and instability the Church maintains parish ministry, provides Catholic education, ministers to refugees and helps preserve the sacred shrines. For more information please visit www.myfranciscan.org/good- Bulletin Sponsor of friday. Please be generous! the Week

Leonard Landscaping Financial Updates

Weekly Budgeted Amount ...... $16,346.16 Our bulletin is provided to us Sunday Collection for 11/19/2017 ...... $14,680.58 free of charge Children's Envelopes ...... $2.00 through the commitment of our Mailed in 11/15–11/21 ...... $2,510.50 sponsors. Please patronize their Difference ...... $846.92 businesses to let them know we Roof Fund ...... $86.00 value their support! Priests’ Retirement ...... $311.00 Misc ...... $111.00

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