Saint Michael the Archangel Pastorate Sacred Heart, St. Augustine, Sts. Peter and Paul, Parishes Father Joshua Bennett, Mishionary Pastor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 219.261.2302 - Remington 219.866.5351 - Rensselaer Pastorate Mass Schedule and Mass Intentions

SATURDAY, SEPT 19 FRIDAY, SEPT 25

SUNDAY VIGIL ST. AUGUSTINE-RENSSELAER (CENTRAL)

STS. PETER AND PAUL-GOODLAND (CENTRAL) 8:00AM-CONFESSIONS

4:14 CONFESSIONS 8:30AM-John Hoeferlin

5:00PM-Bob & Esther Illingworth SATURDAY, SEPT 26

SUNDAY, SEPT 20-TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SACRED HEART-REMINGTON (EASTERN)

SACRED HEART-REMINGTON (EASTERN) DAILY MASS

8:30AM-Bill, Mike, Amy, Sam Brook 9:00AM-Margaret Brown, Margaret G

ST. AUGUSTINE-RENSSELAER (CENTRAL) 9:30AM-CONFESSION

10:00AM-Pro Populo SUNDAY VIGIL

MONDAY, SEPT 21-NO MASS STS. PETER AND PAUL– GOODLAND (CENTRAL)

TUESDAY, SEPT 22 4:14 CONFESSIONS

ST. AUGUSTINE-RENSSELAER (CENTRAL) 5:00-Pro Populo

5:30PM-Bessie Scheurich SUNDAY, SEPT 27-TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6:00PM CONFESSIONS SACRED HEART-REMINGTON (EASTERN) WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23-MEMORIAL OF ST. PIUS OF PIETRELCINA 8:30-Lois Dowell Family SACRED HEART-REMINGTON (EASTERN) ST. AUGUSTINE-RENSSELAER (CENTRAL) 8:30AM-Ruth Klink 10:00AM– John Barrientos 8:00AM-CONFESSION

THURSDAY, SEPT 24

SACRED HEART-REMINGTON (EASTERN)

5:30PM-Sandra, Audrey Pitstick

6:00PM-CONFESSIONS SACRED HEART, ST. AUGUSTINE, STS. PETER AND PAUL SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The world around us has changed much in the last year; I’m sure none of us could have predicted any of the events of the last 12 months. Perhaps this year has been an acceleration, but change is inevitable and is the only constant in life. One of the most beautiful aspects of our Catholic Faith is the unchangeable nature inherent in the teaching given to us from God Himself, in the Word Made Flesh, and the timelessness of our Catholic Traditions and customs. While the expressions of our Catholic Faith do vary across cultures and have varied across time, the essential nature of the Truth of the Gospel is unchanging and unchangeable. We have been brought together as a pastorate under the Uniting in Heart pastoral plan, not to create change, but to ad- dress the changes that are happening all around us. It’s no mystery, our young people leave the Church earlier and fewer, if any, return, couples get married later and have fewer children, our parishes are getting older... While indeed we have some socio-economic conditions to consider here in our pastorate, I do believe we have opportunities to reunite people with the Church and to introduce people who have never known Her. This is going to require changing our modes of oper- ations in order to address the changed world and reality we find ourselves in. As the bishop has said time and time again, we cannot plan to “maintain and sustain” because our current statistical trend is unsustainable. Thus, under the guidance of the principles of Uniting in Heart, I will be working with our Finance Councils to develop budg- ets and plans for re-organizing our staffing to serve our entire pastorate, not just a particular parish, and searching for, in- terviewing and onboarding individuals who can help us to achieve these goals.

One main position, which you may have already seen advertised in the bulletin, is the Director of Operations. This is a full time position to work closely, with me the pastor, to direct and help oversee the day to day operations of the parishes in the pastorate. This person will assist me with the stewardship of the human, financial, and physical resources of the pas- torate, in accordance with diocesan policies and guidelines. In addition to this position, we will be advertising, very shortly, aDirector of Evangelization, whose specific focus will be to support, accompany, and equip parish leaders in their ministerial areas to focus their attention beyond parishioners and into the community at large as they strive to facilitate making disciples of Jesus Christ, building vibrant communities of faith and inspiring men and women to be witnesses of Christ to the world. These will be changes in how current job descriptions are assigned and together with the Principal of St. Augustine School these individuals will form the Pastorate Core Team, which will meet regularly with me, the pastor, and help me in my mis- sion and also enable me to focus on my priestly duties and responsibilities which pertain primarily around the Sacraments, Liturgy, Catechesis and being more present at more of our parish events with less administrative burden falling on my shoulders.

As we are discussing finances this weekend, I wanted to explain some of these changes to help you to know what you will be seeing in the next few months and to continue to ask for your generous support, especially for your prayers, and in par- ticular I want to ask you for a weekly rosary for our pastorate. In many ways we are the faithful remnant and the burden has fallen on us to bring this message out to those who have for- gotten it or to those who have never heard it. I have already seen the generous hearts of the people of Sts. Peter and Paul, Sacred Heart and St. Augustine, and I know we have so many amazing things to offer to our community that our potential has no bounds. Fr. Bennett

SACRED HEART, ST. AUGUSTINE, STS. PETER AND PAUL SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 Sacred Heart-Remington

Sacred Heart SANCTUARY CANDLE burns in honor of our Lord Jesus present in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist. The Sanctuary Candle burns this week as special intention by Tom and Janice Brooks.

Ministry Schedule Ice Cream Social LECTORS An ice cream social is being planned for September 20 at 2:00 PM SEPTEMBER 20-Matt Hall at the Remington Town Park (old)

SEPTEMBER 27-Darcy Allegrini Ice Cream, Cupcakes and Melon are on the menu. ALTAR SERVERS Come meet Fr. Bennett. No cost to anyone.

SEPTEMBER 20-Tyler Kilmer, Lily Hagan, Grace Kilmer

SEPTEMBER 27-Myah Alberts, Brylon Gretencord, Anna Kilmer “Are you envious because I am generous?” Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last. Stewardship Matthew 20:15-16

Week of September 13, 2020 Weekly $1550.00 BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Monthly $100.00 Please have all articles submitted by the end of the day on Loose $62.00 Tuesday. You may direct your submissions to Melissa at Votives $14.00 [email protected]

Miscellaneous

Career Opportunities We are seeking talented individuals for the following Pastorates:

Delphi/Monticello/Reynolds:

Director of Operations – Pastorate Text: CORN to 84576 Part-time Administrative Assistant – Delphi From the Web:

St. Augustine Site: https://newjaspercatholic.flocknote.com/STA Rensselaer/Remington/Goodland: Sacred Heart Site: https://newjaspercatholic.flocknote.com/SH Director of Operations – Pastorate

Sts. Peter and Paul https://newjaspercatholic.flocknote.com/SPP Please apply directly at

(https://www.dol-in.org/employment-opportunities)

Mass Intentions or One of the traditions of the Catholic Church is to pray for the contact Molly Clark [email protected] if you or someone you know is deceased. If you are interested in scheduling a Mass intention for the upcoming months, please contact the office at 219-866-5351. interested.

SACRED HEART, ST. AUGUSTINE, STS. PETER AND PAUL SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 St. Augustine-Rensselaer

St. Augustine Youth Group and Youth Ministry is gearing up for a Citizens of the Gospel

new school year! Here are some important dates to put on your This time of the year we are all too often reminded of our civic duty calendar: to vote. It is a privilege and an immense responsibility. Self- governance lies at the core of our democracy. We elect our September 23rd- Annual Food Drive for all youth grades 6-12 @ representatives, women and men who can be our voices from the most local to the highest national office. We have many other 6:30 pm rights and responsibilities as U.S. citizens. We have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, we have the September 30th- Small group meetings for all youth grades 6-12 responsibility to ensure that our exercise of rights does not hinder at 6:30 pm the rights of others. Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. This year’s theme is “I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you.” It comes More information will be forthcoming regarding these from St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians where he tells the events. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us! church about Eucharist and its proper celebration. The community was concerned with maintaining its hierarchy instead of ensuring Kris Dobson & Tony Butler that all needs were met. In the Eucharist we meet Christ, we receive Christ, and we once again become the Body of Christ. In Eucharist we are re-membered, and we recall all that the Lord has done for us. St. Augustine-Birthday List In catechetical education, we do our best to share the faith of the September 21-Harold Kohley, Tony Nagel, Bob Schenk, Church; we want all to know what Jesus did, what we must do Mike Hatch, Roberto Villegas, Gerardo Padron, Katie Retek now, and what awaits us in the future. We do our best to impart September 22-Chris Pfledderer, Graham Baer doctrine, instill Scripture, and practice devotions. We learn the value of social justice, of performing works of mercy, and of September 23-John Kahler, Craig Davisson, Monica Clemente, building lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ. How grateful I am to Donna Crabtree, Georgi Shide all the volunteers who work with our children and youth to prepare September 24-Ainsley McCully, Marnie Davisson for Sacraments and more. September 25-Courtney Mathew, Lela Mushett, Maeve McCully Teachers in our parishes and our schools have the best interest of September 26-Avery Mathew, Jorge Rodriguez children and their families in mind. Parents have a sacred duty to September 27-Doug Nagel provide for the education of their children both secularly and in the faith. Let us consider the treasure we must hand on. The riches of Christianity weave a tapestry full of light and darkness, of joy and sorrows, of hopes and anxieties, and with the promise that perseverance in living a life worthy of the Gospel will bring eternal happiness with Christ. Ministry Schedule While we work to be good citizens of our country, St. Paul reminds us that what really matters is that we live as citizens of the Gospel. Through our catechetical programs, through youth ministry and CYO, through parents and youth, and in the LECTORS examples of catechists who devote themselves to teaching, may we become the citizens our Lord needs to fully bring about God’s SEPTEMBER 20-JANICE MERCER SEPTEMBER 27-DIRK WIENER reign.

OCTOBER 4-ED FIECHT OCTOBER 11-TONY BUTLER Dr. Anthony Butler, DMin. OCTOBER 18-DIRK WIENER OCTOBER 25-A. URBANCZYK Director of Religious Education St. Augustine Catholic Church ALTAR SERVERS SEPTMEBER 20-WILL MESSMAN, ALEX NAGEL Stewardship SEPTEMBER 27-ALEXIS OLIVER, JOSH FLEMING

OCTOBER 4-AIDEN GELEOTT OCTOBER 11-ABBY AHLER Needed Weekly $7000.00 OCTOBER 18-ALEXIS OLIVER OCTOBER 25-ELLIE CASTLE Weekly $6827.00 EXTRORDINARY MINISTERS Loose $58.00 SEPTEMBER 20-JON MESSMAN SEPTEMBER 27-DIRK WIENER Votives OCTOBER 4-MARYLEE DEBB OCTOBER 11-MICHAEL DEBB Online Giving-week of 9/6/2020 $1190.00 OCTOBER 18-DIRK WIENER OCTOBER 25-KEVIN BENNER

SACRED HEART, ST. AUGUSTINE, STS. PETER AND PAUL SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 Sts. Peter and Paul-Goodland

Stewardship Weekly envelopes (includes 2nd coll.) $1096.64 Uniting in Heart Message YTD $22,081.79 Missionary Discipleship – Missionary discipleship is following Jesus NTD $25,200 Christ in and through His Church to share the gospel message with our family and our neighbors, to the ends of the earth. Missionary discipleship involves getting all the baptized to understand that we Prayer List: Verna Marcum, Mike Welsh, Kate Nagele, Dawn are called to mission, not maintenance. Illingworth, John Bennett (Fr. Bennett’s Father), Francis Ziegler St. Augustine Catholic School News/Church News

St. Augustine-REVISED PROTOCOL

Fr. Bennett and the Parish Council have decided to enact some revisions so more people feel welcome and safe at Mass. 1. Masks are still required

2. Seating is available in every pew at the front of church.

3. Socially-distanced seating is available at the back of church, still marked with bows. (left) Kindergarten is working on their Super kids Story and they are Cooking with Cass. 4. Side chapel pews have been rearranged to face main altar. (right) Mrs. Holliday's 3rd Grade class is working on Math/ Science and spitting watermelon seeds to test out how the 5. Side chapel will be reserved for 65+ and medically shape and size of seeds may impact the distance. vulnerable. Seating is limited. Call rectory to reserve a spot. SAS Buck$$’s 6. Hand sanitizer stations will also be available in the What are SAS Bucks? They are gift cards for items that you pur- center aisle, giving more time to sanitize before chase for your everyday needs, such as Strak and Van Til, Ceres receiving Holy Communion. Solutions, Arnis, Walmart, Amazon, and even small local shops like Willow Switch. The beautiful thing about SAS Bucks is that you are NOT spending anything extra. Religious Ed cATECHISTS NEEDED! When I buy a $50 Walmart gift card, I automatically earn We are still in need of catechists for our Middle 2.5% for the school. A $50 card for the Willow Switch earns School Religious Education. Lessons require next 10% for the school. Again, NOTHING EXTRA comes out of your wallet. This truly is a win-win for you and the school! to no planning, and they follow the Sunday Gos- pel readings. You can order cards online or on the app. Go to myscrippwal- let.com and enter code 146L26C784L4 to sign up. Gift cards are A lead catechist is needed for Confirmation, available in both ecards and physical cards. I have the app on which is set to begin October 14 for all students my phone and can load it prior to checking out. Present the e- in ninth grade. card and be out the door!