The Parishes of

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2021

Lenten Retreat Conference is to render thanks to God for the gifts of

While the details are still being worked out, I will be Creation and to ask His help in using them well. Since offering a retreat style conference every week during 1966, the and abstinence are no longer . These were presentations made last year at my prescribed but still encouraged. previous parish family of St. the [Ember Days] originate in within the first centuries during the same season. They took place during Holy of the Church. St. Leo the Great (mid 5th century) Mass in lieu of the homily. Due to the amount of time has left a series of beautiful sermons for these days and that is required to present the material and the reality thought they had been instituted by the Apostles that our scheduled times for Holy Mass are somewhat themselves. The Liber pontificalis dates their institution bunched up against another, offering that in the same to Pope St. Calixtus (218-225), though they were more way is just not feasible. At this point, I don’t know if this probably instituted by (384-399). will be provided on campus, completely virtual, or a mixture of both. My hope is to offer it live first and In her early days, the Church in Rome was confronted foremost. It gives us a chance to not only get out of the with a number of pagan religious nature festivals. house but then to be with other people, pray with other Outstanding among them was the threefold seasonal people during this holy season. The downside to observance of prayer and sacrifices to obtain the favor simply recording the live session is that the ensuing of the gods upon sowing and harvest. The first of quality of what I present via slides will be degraded. these seasonal celebrations occurred at various dates But I digress: I don’t intend to drag you further into the between the middle of November and the winter weeds of what we will try or not try. Just know I’ll be solstice. It was a time of prayer for successful sowing praying about it. It will begin on the week of the 15th so (Feriae sementivae: Feast of Sowing). The second hopefully by next weekend, all the information will be festival was held in June for the grain harvest (Feriae ironed out. messis: Harvest Feast). The third one came before the autumnal equinox (September) and was motivated by Families of Parishes Update the grapes harvest (Feriae vindimiales: Feast of Wine).

I have recently received the Parish Culture Report for As the empire became officially Christian, the Church both St. Augustine and Holy Family which captures an tried to sanctify these seasonal festivals. The first overview of each parish as well as information regulations mention only “Three Seasons.” Eventually, discussed through our SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, the Church added a fourth prayer period (in March). opportunities, threats) analysis along with the results This change seems to have been motivated by the fact from the parish leadership survey. What does this that the year contains four natural seasons, and also mean? It means they’ve compiled the information just by the mention of four fasting periods in the Book of as they said they would and soon we will be taking part Zechariah (8:19). At about the same time, each period in the next steps of Families of Parishes. Not too long was extended over the three traditional Station days ago, I had the opportunity to join St. Mary Mystical (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). While the Station fast Rose as they worked with diocesan missionaries, Wade at other times was expected but not strictly prescribed, and Mary, to undergo the SWOT analysis for their this seasonal observance imposed fasting by community. Please continue to keep our parishes in obligation. The Eucharistic Sacrifice was offered after prayer as we continue this journey together. having fasted the whole of Saturday and having performed a long vigil service of prayers and readings, Ember Days lasting the greater part of the night.

Speaking of Lent, now may be a good time to revive the In 494, prescribed that the sacrament beautiful practice of observing Ember Days (if one isn’t of Holy Orders be conferred on Ember Saturdays. familiar with them already). I found a rather extensive Thus the prayer and fasting of Ember week acquired article concerning them and have included some of that added importance, for apostolic tradition demanded here (source: https://fssp.com/ember-days-of-lent/). It is that ordinations be preceded by fast and prayer (Acts by Fr. Arnaud Devillers, FSSP: 13:3). Not only did the candidates themselves fast and

Ember Days are three days (Wednesday, Friday and pray for a few days in preparation for Holy Orders, but Saturday) set apart in each of the four seasons for the whole clergy and people joined them to obtain fasting, abstinence and prayer. Tied to the seasonal God’s grace and blessing upon their calling. Thus cycles of farming and harvesting, the purpose of Embertides became like spiritual exercises for all, Jesus Christ, The Eternal High Priest

Pastor: Reverend Philip Ching [email protected] Phone: (586) 646-8250 Associate Pastor: Reverend John Nedumcheril E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (586) 727-5215 Ext. 118 Deacon: Alan Gwozdz E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (810) 392-2056 Ext. 222 Flock Notes: Text # 84567 and type SAHF in the text Screen for updates. Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1dwYNER Webmaster: [email protected]

Holy Family Parish

68035 Main St., Richmond, MI 48062 79780 Main Street, Memphis, MI 48041 Website: http://www.staugustinecatholicparish.org Website: http://www.holyfamily-online.org Email - [email protected] Email - [email protected]

Parish Office: (586) 727-5215 Fax (586) 727-3760 Parish Office: 810-392-2056

Office hours: Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Bookkeeper/Parish Secretary - Barb Quigley Ext. 227 Faith Formation Director - Susan Finley Ext. 229 Director of Music Ministry Joe Agosta 810-305-1385 [email protected] Office Manager - Catherine Wullaert Ext. 237 Youth Ministry - Jennifer McClelland Ext. 228 [email protected] Director of Music Ministry - Joe Agosta 810-305-1385 [email protected] The Divine Mercy Missionary Center Ext. 246

All Knights of Columbus # 10501 Grand Knight - Ken Litchfield 810-392-0002

[email protected]

Sunday Masses: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Daily Masses: Office of Faith Formation: (586) 727-9290 Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. & Friday: 8:00 a.m. Email: [email protected]

Hours: Monday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Please see the bulletin for the

current Holy Day Mass schedule.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m. Or by appointment.

St. Augustine School Youth Ministry-Jennifer McClelland 810 392-2056 Ext. 228 67901 Howard St., Richmond MI 48062 Website: http://www.staugustinecatholicschool.com School Office: 586-727-9365

Principal - Emily Lenn Ext. 131 Secretary - Judy Rey Ext. 130 Secretary - Lisa Hunter Ext. 129

Bulletin Submissions Deadline: 12:00 p.m. on Holy Day Masses: Please see the bulletin for the current Friday for the following weekend; deadline changes Holy Day Mass schedule. near major holidays. Please submit electronically to: [email protected] or [email protected].

Announcement deadline: Thursday 5:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Baptism: Sacrament of Marriage: Sacrament of the Sick: Please contact the parish office to In accordance with the guidelines of the Province Notify the Parish Office schedule a baptism. of Michigan, engaged couples must contact the of any need for hospital It is recommended that parents Parish Office six months prior to the desired date or home visits. seeking Baptism for their child attend of marriage and complete required preparation. two baptismal preparation classes. February 7, 2021 Page 3

similar in thought and purpose to our modern retreats Fasting days and Emberings be Lent, Whitsun, and missions. Ember Days have been used at times as Holyrood, and Lucie. Or even a shorter special prayers by the faithful for vocations to the mnemonic: Lenty, Penty, Crucy, Lucy. priesthood and for the sanctification of priests. Ember Days remind us of a time when society was The words have nothing to do with embers or ashes. It mostly rural. In our urban society, the connection may be from the Anglo-Saxon ymbren, a circle or between Ember Days and the cycle of sowing and revolution; or more likely it may be a corruption harvest does not speak to most of us any longer. of quatuor tempora through Dutch, Danish or German However, the association of Ember Days and (Quatember). ordinations could give a new purpose to Ember Days as voluntary days of penance by clergy and faithful Francis Mershman in the Catholic Encyclopedia (1908) together, to not only confess and atone for sins of the affirms: “They were definitely arranged and prescribed past but also to pray for more vocations to the for the entire Church by Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085) priesthood and the sanctification of clergy. for the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after 13 December (S. Lucia), after Ash Wednesday, after God bless your week!

Whitsunday (), and after 14 September In Jesus through Mary, (Exaltation of the Cross).” This was expressed in the old English rhyme: Fr. Phil

Our local watch party is Sponsored by All Saints K of C Council 10501 and Richmond K of C Council 2667 at Holy Family Gym March 11, 2021 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP on the web site provided or call Spero 810-985-4673

SCOUT SUNDAY ~ February 14, 2021 Pastoral Care Regarding the Vatican's Note on Baptism

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all ranks and their leaders are invited to participate in In August of 2020, the Vatican Congregation for the Scout Sunday Mass at St. Augustine Parish Doctrine of the Faith issued a response to questions or Holy Family Parish on Sunday, February regarding the use of the words, “We baptize you in the 14, 2021. You are invited to wear your name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy uniform to church. Spirit” instead of the proper form of “I baptize you in the There are two opportunities to attend: name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Augustine Spirit,” The Vatican ruled that the form “We baptize”

does not convey the Sacrament of baptism. or the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Family.

Invite your troop members to join you! In the Archdiocese of Detroit, we are aware that between 1986 – 1999, potentially invalid baptisms occurred at Weekend Mass Schedule St. Anastasia Parish in Troy, conducted by Deacon Mark Springer using the improper form. We are in the process Saturday, February 13, 2021 of contacting those individuals who may be affected and 4:30 p.m. @ Holy Family - Fr. Phil Ching we are asking for your help.

6:00pm @ St. Augustine - Fr. John Nedumcheril If you or someone you know was baptized at Sunday, February 14, 2021 St. Anastasia Parish during this time period or you have

7:30am @ St. Augustine - Fr. John Nedumcheril any questions or concerns about the validity of your

9:00am @ St. Augustine - Fr. John Nedumcheril sacrament(s), we invite you to visit the website aod.org/ sacramentsupdate for more information and to submit 10:30am @ Holy Family - Fr. Phil Ching questions or concerns using the online form.

5:30am @ Holy Family - Fr. Phil Ching

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The Cure of Simon’s Mother-in-Law, Other Healings, and Jesus Leaves Capernaum Mk 1:29-39

On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK Hot Roast Beef Party Sandwiches

Peter’s mother-in-law hosted people at her house just after Jesus healed her. This is a great recipe whether you are hosting people or simply gathering with your family.

• 2 (9-oz) pkgs. dinner rolls • 2/3 cup peach preserves • 1/2 cup mustard/mayo blend (Grey Poupon has a great dijon blend) • 3/4 lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef • 1/2 lb. thinly sliced Havarti cheese • salt and pepper to taste

Remove rolls from packages. Do not separate rolls. Cut rolls in half horizontally, creating one top and one bottom per package. Spread preserves on top side of rolls; spread mustard-mayo on bottom side of rolls; top with beef and cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. Put two halves together, preserves side down, and wrap in aluminum foil. To make ahead, prepare recipe until this point. Freeze up to one month and thaw overnight in refrigerator and bake as directed. Bake at TODAH & SHABACH of the Web 325 F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice into individual sandwiches. Optional: Add ½ cup toasted walnuts to add crunch. “Light of the World” ~ Lauren Daigle https://youtu.be/52ky2hc24kQ

Dear Jesus, Text or call us with questions: Jennifer (810) 384-6931 I thank You with all my heart for Jessica (810) 650-0564 or Alex (810) 357-4463 the blessings poured out upon me through the gift of Baptism. I ask You to send Your Spirit upon me to keep my mind and heart open PLEASE JOIN US to Your plan for my life. I pray for an increase in all vocations to the priesthood and religious life. I Our weekly adult sessions, especially pray for this seminarian. Keep him close to GROWING IN OUR CATHOLIC FAITH, You, and fill him with a zealous have resumed on Monday evenings at love for You and for Your people. Holy Family (7pm) and Strengthen and encourage him to be attentive to Your Word and Thursday mornings at St. Augustine (10 am). obedient to Your will. We ask the There is no cost to attend or for any of intercession of Your blessed mother, Mary, to form him in the hand-out material. Your divine image, by the power of Your Spirit, to the Those interested are welcome to join at any time. glory of God the Father. Amen.

February 7, 2021 EVANGELIZATION Page 5

Pray for Those Who Serve Our Country

SSgt Kyle Abbas Claudia Pfeifer, Specialist MMN Henry Altermatt Maj. Christopher Platz DCC Troy Baran AB Daiton Platz TSgt Trent Beish AB Logan Platz FNE3 Nathan Bilbrey PVT Brad Quant Maj. Lisa Marie Boggs MSgt Kevin Quant FC Nathan Burgess Eric P. Raska MAJ Cannon Lt Paul Raska MSgt Christopher Capoccia Col Matthew Rettke MAJ Kevin Chamberlain 2LT Tyler Rettke SSG Luke J. Delcourt POHM2 John-Christopher Dickson Sbraccia LT Christopher Edwards TSgt Siegrist SFC Feldman MAJ Cormac Smith CWO4 Jason Garcia Sgt Andrew Springer PO1 Jeremy Gauthier LCpl Timothy James SSgt Craig Grabowski Spruytte PVT Brent Gracey SSG Raymond Stier LT USN Adam Haag PFC Christopher Tishler LTCMDR Ryan Haag SSG Logan VanBuren Maj. Michael A. Hoffman, DDS Warrant Officer Jeffery Weis 2LT Joshua Hohlbein Capt Joshua Wessel RP2 Michael Jahr POHM3 Nicholas Wohlfiel SSgt Pietr Jahr 1LT Virginia Jahr Maj. Jack Johnston SMSGT Joseph Korotko Maj. David F. Kuntz SFC4 Tyler Monfette SSgt Brendan Pfeifer

Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10 and 12, 24 and 35c [31b]/Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: Gn 1:20—2:4a/Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30 [1a]/Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [1a]/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4abc, 5-6, 12-13 [1]/Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10:31—11:1 St. Augustine Holy Family Parish Mk 1:40-45 Catholic Parish

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St. Augustine Mark your Calendar

Mass Christian Service Meeting Intentions Thursday, February 11, 2021

Monday, February 8, 2021 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Center Please Pray for Mass 8:30 am St. Augustine Parishioners Room 7 at home or in the hospital... ♦ The Intentions of the Paige Family req. Beth Parr All are welcome! Barb Armstrong Robert Liddell Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Janet Barylski Eugenia Lipior No Mass Scheduled Baby Willow Roger Lumley

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Berninger Jim Mazzala Mass 8:30 am NOTICE Walter Breiling Baby Harper Misiuk  Albert Commyn Mary Lou Brickel Dan Moomaw Mary & Michael Commyn The Richmond Community John Brodacki Johny Muller Food Pantry is not accepting Marjorie Brohl Kandy Murray Thursday, February 11, 2021 Marlene Brown Tom Obee Mass 8:30 am food donations at this time Denise Suess Les Osterland  Holy Souls in Purgatory Burkhardt Karon Ottenbacher req. Ron & Connie Schweiger due to a building problem. Dennis Campbell Mary Ottenbacher Friday, 12, 2021 Thank you for understanding. Louis Canter Bryan Pawlowski No Mass Scheduled Jerry Caporuscio Gary Penzak Carol Pollari Sunday, February 14, 2021 Bailey Ann Clapper Darren Polansky Sixth Sunday in Dossie Collins Jeanette Ponski Ordinary Time Virginia DeForge John Pytleski Ann Rabine Saturday, February 13, 2021 Cy Dheygere Ray Rabine Mass 6:00 pm Jennie Domagalski Barb Reinke  Patricia Stahl Gail Duetsch Judy Richer Janice & Bob Schroeder Gary Duhamel Jessica Ricketts Sunday, February 14, 2021 Doug Duncan Ginny Ritter Mass 7:30 am Grace Eisen Agnes Rumenapp  For St. Augustine Parishioners Joan Elam Frank Ryan Nina Essenmacher Pat Scheuer Mass 9:00 am Richard Fitch Jan Schmidt  Arlene Schweiger Carol Fogal Rose Segatti req. by Chuck & Cindy Brickel Dee Franz Bernadette Sharpe  Mary Rosati, req. by Patty Measel Shelley Frontera John M. Sharpe  Jim Shinska Alex Gillis req. by Ron & Connie Schweiger Jerry Shavatoski  Jim Shepherd Dave Gonczar Mary Smith req. by Charles & Cathy Gibson Alison Gray Deb Snider  Tom Ozark, req. by Family Art Hebel Anthony Spana 2nd Anniversary Remembrance Rosann Holmes Carol Stanzione  Lucille Deidrich Al Inson Joshua Stevens Birthday Remembrance Helen Kaczperski Lily Suess req. Don & Sally Deidrich Sylvia Kaltz Lloyd Suess  Harold Carlson Daniel Kammer Sue Thomas req. by Frank & Marie Ryan St. Augustine Altar Cleaning Elsie Kay Sharlene Todd  Bruno Walter William Ketelhut Dave Torres req. by Donald & Barbara VanHove February Schedule Connie Kinsey Joyce Torres  Members of the Jahn & Schweder February 5 Families, req. by the Jahn Estate Dave Kisskalt Eleanor Triece Donna Pack & Debbie Michon Scott Kleinhans  Fr. Michael Cooney Bridget Urquhart req. by Fr. Phil Ching and February 12 Glen Knoblock Mary Valpredo St. Augustine Parishioners Rosemary Smith & Diane Demchak Betty Kolp Brian Webster  Chet Okalski Tom Kowalski Warren Williams req. by Pat & Francis Manchik February 19 Anna Kuntz Larry Wilson  Deceased Members of the Russo Diane Raska & Kristie Cass Arthur Lambert Pat Wilson Family, req. by Marion Morian Barbara Lambert February 26 Lisbeth Yaek  Michael Morian, Pam Lawson Joseph Yelencich, Jr. req. by Marion Morian Connie Yelencich & Linda Riedel

February 7, 2021 St. Augustine Parish Activities Page 7

Our Mission is to Save Souls

~ This Week Ahead at St. Augustine ~ ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH

Public Masses have resumed with restrictions. At this time QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT we can accommodate 50% capacity in our churches. JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020 Please see our mass schedule below.  Holy Family Sunday Masses Saturday: Confession at 3:30pm Mass at 4:30pm INCOME  Sunday: Masses at 10:30am & 5:30pm Offertory Collecon  $325,008.65 (Daily Masses: Tuesday at 7:00pm, Friday at 8:00am)   $31,484.00 St. Augustine Sunday Masses Miscellaneous Income  $12,155.92 Saturday: Confession at 5:00pm Mass at 6:00pm Sunday: Masses at 7:30am & 9:00am Insurance Proceeds  $556.42 (Daily Masses: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday at Parish Fundraising Income  $41,992.50 8:30am) CSA Refunds  $0.00 Please be advised that everyone is asked to wear a mask, sanitize their hands as they come into church and to Lease & Rental Income  $3,760.00 practice social distancing by staying six feet apart. Faith Formaon Income  $5,773.62

If you are vulnerable and cannot come to church at this School Tuion & Fees  $283,519.16 time, Masses will continue to be broadcast on School Fundraising  $24,179.46 Facebook and recorded on the parish websites. School R Donaons  $29,517.62 Sunday View the 9:00am Mass on FaceBook live, or on the parish School R Grants  $21,975.70 website after 1:00 p.m. Mass will be live-streamed every School R Miscellaneous Income  $3,508.88 Sunday at 9:00am at St. Augustine. For the most current information, go to Facebook on the Saturday prior to School R Athlec Income  $1,150.00 Sunday to check the livestream mass schedule. Total Income  $784,581.93 EXPENSES  ST. AUGUSTINE DRIVE THRU FISH FRY Wages  $379,819.29 All proceeds support School Athletic Programs Benefits  $111,352.58 Fundraising Expenses  $15,596.05 WHEN: The following Fridays during Lent: Lease & Rental Expenses  $3,107.05 February 19, March 5, March 19, April 2 Other Administrave Expenses  $13,149.08 TIME: 4:30pm - 7:00pm or until food is gone Other Worship Expenses  $9,947.72 Where: St. Augustine Parking Lot Other Chrisan Service Expenses  $1,243.31 Other Evangelizaon Expenses  $573.34 ~Carry out only~ Other Plant Expenses  $28,009.05 Cost: $ 12.00 per meal (cash/check only) Ulies  $6,506.06

Meal Choices: Vicariate School Subsidy  $16,553.40 # 1 Baked Fish (3 pieces), French Fries AOD Assessment  $24,851.30 # 2 Baked Fish (3 pieces), Baked Potato Church Technology  $105.99 # 3 Fried Fish (3 pieces), French Fries Other Faith Formaon Expenses  $7,222.53 # 4 Fried Fish (3 pieces), Baked Potato School Fundraising Expenses  $12,768.12 # 5 Shrimp (8 pieces), French Fries School Athlecc Expenses  $244.18 # 6 Shrimp (8 pieces), Baked Potato School Ulies  $8,850.43 School Technology  $115.29 Dinner roll and coleslaw included with each meal. Other School Expenses  $45,242.35 Drive thru Only Total Expenses  $685,257.12 Come off Howard Street and follow the signs. Order forms NET INCOME (LOSS)  $99,324.81 will be available to fill in your choice of meal(s). Remain in  your car. Your food will be brought directly to you. OUTSTANDING DEBT 

The St. Augustine athletes and families thank you AOD as of 9/30/20  $276,342.28 for your support!

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Intercessory prayer reflects God’s own character of outgoing love and mercy. Holy Family Please pray for the intentions of the following: Mass Intentions

Saturday, February 6, 2021 4:30 PM  Mary Czostkowski by Larry Sokolowski  Doug & Esther Fournier and Pete Connolly by Doug & Karen Fournier  Mary Ann Theisen by the Grobbel & Schweihofer Families  Ted Wessel, Sr. by the Wessel Family  DuWayne Wrubel by the Family  Bruno Walter by Dave & Rose Piontkowski  Bob Wilcoxon by Mark & Shelley Wilcoxon Sunday, February 7, 2021 10:30 AM  For the Parishioners 5:30 PM  Mary Ann Theisen by the Family  Samantha Ward (7th anniv.) by Jim & Peggy Please Pray Ward  Tom Jakubiak; deceased members of the Jakubiak Family; and Cob, Inez & Pat Harmon by Claudia Jakubiak  Darlene Kreger by Henry Kreger  Mark Dudek by Mitch & Fran Marcinkowski  For the intentions of the Borek Family by COVID-19 UPDATE Mitch & Fran Marcinkowski WHY ARE THE WINDOWS OPEN IN CHURCH?  For a special intention by Jim McKiernan Monday, February 8, 2021 In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, the CDC recommends that No Mass Scheduled indoor environments have increased airflow in occupied spaces Tuesday, February 9, 2021 whenever possible. With that, the church windows are being opened 7:00 PM slightly, as well as one of the outdoor entrances. In addition, the fans  Souls in Purgatory by Doug & Karen Fournier Wednesday, February 10, 2021 are being kept on low. Even though the windows are open and the No Mass Scheduled fans are on, the heat is also on, maintaining a relatively comfortable Thursday, February 11, 2021 room temperature. If sitting by an open window is undesirable, please No Mass Scheduled sit in a seat that is more comfortable; please do not shut the windows. Friday, February 12, 2021 The worship space, restrooms, gathering space, and sacristies are 8:00 AM  Souls in Purgatory by Vicky Kicinski disinfected after each Mass celebrated here at Holy Family. Saturday, February 13, 2021 These and other protocols are in place to minimize the spread of 4:30 PM COVID-19 and to allow us to continue to hold public Masses.  Dick & Clara Fisher by the Family WHAT ROLE CAN YOU PLAY TO HELP MINIMIZE THE  Matthew Lerminez (2nd anniv.) by Helen Lerminez SPREAD OF COVID 19 AT CHURCH?  Jim Shepherd by Doug & Karen Fournier To help minimize the spread of COVID 19, it is asked that you  Mary Ann Theisen by the Rhadigan Family participate in these practices:  Madeleine & Gaston Baeyens by the Family • Stay home if you are sick. If you are not feeling well, have a  Ron Sebastian by the Family Sunday, February 14, 2021 cough, or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, please 10:30 AM refrain from attending Mass in person and watch Mass online or  Joan McGuire by the Family on television.  Michael Burns by Winnie Doane  Veronica Burzinska by Ron & Nancy • Wear a mask. Please put on your mask prior to entering the McKiernan church building and keep it on.  Ed Marnon by Rik & Mary Alberty • Sanitize your hands. Sanitize your hands at the Hand Sanitizing  Deceased member of the Bradley & Kowalski stations as you enter the building. Families by John & Leslie Kowalski 5:30 PM • Practice social distancing. Be mindful of proper social  For the Parishioners distancing when choosing a seat and when going up to receive Communion.

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Our Mission: To Save Souls. The Knights of Columbus will be praying the Rosary on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the flag pole in front of Holy Family (weather permitting). The Rosary will begin promptly at 12 noon. If the weather is bad, the Rosary will be prayed in the Life Center’s gathering space. Join us as we pray for our country, our Church and for the intentions of the Knights of Columbus. Blessed Mother invites us to pray, pray, pray as she has shared in numerous visitations. Number three of the 15 promises of the Rosary is, “The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.” http://themostholyrosary.com/15promises.htm). The rosary has worked miracles and is a powerful tool against the unrest and the evils in the world. Continue to pray the Rosary, every day, until we meet together at the Flag Pole. See you there!

Holy Family Lenten Fish Fry Ash Wednesday February 17, 2021

Meals include: Fish and/or shrimp, coleslaw, dessert, roll, tarter And/or cocktail sauce. Cost: FREE WILL DONATION 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. or until we run out.

DRIVE THROUGH—CARRY OUT **In an effort to help the servers, please use the following meal numbers when ordering .**

MEAL CHOICES: #1. FISH AND CHIPS #2. SHRIMP AND CHIPS #3. COMBO (FISH / SHRIMP) AND CHIPS

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This past thanksgiving, the third graders from Ms. Kauffman’s class asked me to add a leaf to their tree of thankfulness stating what I was thankful for. I didn’t have to think twice, I St. Augustine Student Council is was thankful for my school family. collecting goods for St. Clair County SNAP from February 9-19 2021. When my son was four, my husband Michael and I started looking for a school for our children to attend. I knew Michael’s wishes were to send James and Ella to a private All donations must be dropped off Catholic school just like he did growing up. I was raised in the box inside the church through the public schools and had a very positive by the ramp door by 3:00pm on Feb. 19 experience. However, I knew Michael’s wishes before we were married and despite the fact that I didn’t understand They are in need of the following items: why this was so important, I agreed to honor his wishes. • Cat and Dog toys We researched a few Catholic schools that were within • Canned cat and dog food driving distance and nothing felt quite right. A friend asked • Pet Carriers & Leashes if we had tried Richmond. We had never even heard of • Cat Litter & Potty Pads Richmond, even though it was only 20 minutes away. We • Paper Towel & Toilet Paper decided to take a tour of the school and to our delight, it • Disinfecting Products (wipes, seemed like a very nice school. cleaners, bleach, etc)

After four years of trying several Catholic churches in our area, we never found one that felt like home. The summer before our son would start school, we wanted to try eyes, I had a little community forming around me. St Augustine since it was part of the We would see each other at church, school school. You see, when my children were younger, they events, sporting events, running club, festivals, were not the easiest to keep quiet during mass. I have and family fun nights. Every event that the school received many disapproving stares over the years. I was held was something to look forward to. nervous to try a new church. Of course, the first mass we attended; my children were being their disruptive selves. For many years I was lonely. I don’t have family that I didn’t want to look up and see the stares, but when I did, lives close by. And then we came to St Augustine I was met with smiles. Other parishioners asked my Catholic School. We realized this is more than just a children to bring up their offering, commented about their great education and a school for our children to beautiful red hair, laughed when they sang hymns loud attend. It’s families that grow together in their faith in and proud for all to hear. I no longer felt judged, but loved. Christ. It’s not wanting to be apart from each other on the weekends. It’s listening to you when you In the fall my son started TK. He absolutely loved it. But I have pain or sorrow. It’s sending love to build you did have to complete some volunteer hours. I was nervous up. It’s a community. to volunteer with other parents. You see, there is a certain stigma around the idea of private schools and the families GROW. LISTEN. LOVE. that attend them. Nonetheless, I signed up for a few events to volunteer for. To my surprise, I met families that This is how my children will grow up, this is were humble, caring, and friendly. We all seemed to share because of my school family, the same desire; friendship and community. I began to this is St. Augustine. recognize many of these families at mass. On donut days we would gather in the parish hall and have coffee and ~Leah Berkemeier donuts while watching our children play. Slowly before my (Parent of two St. Augustine Saints)

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