SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH WASHINGTON, DC

January 12 2013

The Baptism of the Lord

Immersed in Mission
Is it just me or does Pope Francis seem to be in a hurry? Having celebrated his 77th birthday only a month ago some speculate that he possibly thinks his days are numbered! The truth is that all of our days are numbered and none of us know what that number is! I think the Popes motives are far less self-centered. I think he sees the desperate situation of so many in the world and their need for the Churchs authentic, unadulterated and lived witness of the Gospel. The bottom line for the Pope is that people are hurting now; children are hungry now; the poor are dying of preventable diseases now; lives are being shattered by war now; many are alienated and estranged from the Church and the Sacraments now. Therefore, we have to act now to seek out and save them. THEY are the ones who dont have time to spare. So rather than being surprised by our Holy Fathers energy and urgency, he wants us to be shocked by our lack of both! The real surprise is not that Pope Francis is moving so fast, but that we who profess Christ are too often content and comfortable moving so slowly. In his recent and first Apostolic Exhortation entitled: The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis comes across like a modern day John the Baptist, pleading to the already converted, to the already baptized - to renew and embrace the urgent call to evangelize. In baptism, we are called and then sent. As members of Christs Body, we are a community in mission. As such we must dive into the deep end of the pool to assure that every initiative; every ministry and every activity from the Papacy to the local parish is completely immersed and saturated in the mission of proclaiming Christ to the world. Jesuss baptism, like our own was not simply a proclamation of who he was to God (a beloved Son) but what he must do for God (carry out His will). Today we must celebrate the unwarranted gift of our baptism by our unwavering commitment to the urgent mission of living the Gospel and sharing it with all who seek the liberation it offers! Fr. Patrick A. Smith 2014
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Sunday, January 12, 2013

Scripture Readings
The Baptism of The Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Acats 10:34-38 Mt 3:13-17 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49:3, 5-6 1 Cor 1:1-3 Jn 1:29-34

8:15 am Daily Mass Intentions

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan 13 Christopher Hammond 14 Nora Basey 15 Sylvia Monroe 16 Lozzie York 17 Doris Silas - Living - Living - Living - Living - Living 797

Attendance

Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria.

Celebrating the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 4:30pm at Mount Calvary Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. Cardinal Donald Wuerl will be the principal celebrant for this Mass.
ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN # 20000 ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN #9670

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SECOND COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 12, 2014 IS FOR THE CHURCH MISSION WITHIN THE UNITED STATES NEXT SUNDAY SECOND COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 19, 2014 IS FOR OUR CHURCH RENOVATIONS St. Augustine School Love to Learn; Learn to Love
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Catholic Education Corner

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 202667-2608 or email: admissions@saintaugusne-dc.org.

Please Pray for the Sick and Homebound

John Adams, Sr. Beatrice Alexander Florencia Alfonso Nora Basey Evelyn Bezell Thomas Brock Frances Brooks Mary Burgan Eric Brown Eunice Brown Andrew Burton Angela Callighan Agnes Carey Elizabeth Carter Antonia Cayabas Phillip Cephas Vincent Clarke, Sr. Annie Cole John Collins Tommie Cunningham Pauline Dines Susan Epps Richard B. Fowler Barbara Ferguson Daniel Galloway Inez Gaskins Charles Gathers Valencia Green Delores V. Greene Thelma Givens Christopher Hammond Grace Hansberry Brian Harvery John Harris Patricia Herndon Deborah Jackson Eleanor Johnson Francis Kelly Sedonia Labee Keats Labule Louisa Lee Mary Leonard Bernadette Mahoney Von Martin Catherine Mason Florence Matthews Edna Mills Leona Miller John Monte Joyce Morton Sylvia Monroe Albert Nellums Julius Oben Ashley Redhead, Jr. Lisa Rivera Ruby Roberts Doris Silas Gertina Simms Kathleen Simms George Simmons Mary Smith Donnie Stewart Marcia Taylor Willis Thomas Juanita Towns Selma Twitty Beatrice Twyman Terry Vaughn Esperanza Walker Betty Washington James F. Washington Lillie White Dorothea Whitaker Teresa Wilkinson Virginia Winston Lozzie York

Share Packages
Share Packages for the month of January are now on sale a the Ushers table in the back of the Church after all Masses.
2014 CARDINAL S APPEAL BEGINS Many of our parishioners received a mailing from Cardinal Wuerl this week. He has asked that you make a pledge to the 2014 Cardinals Appeal. The Cardinals Appeal not only funds the operations of the archdiocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is Seek First the Kingdom of God. (Matthew 6:33) As we seek first the Kingdom of God, we have the capability of helping it to be present in our lives and in the lives of those around us. How does this happen? Through our works of charity, our works of love and compassion. Contributions to the Cardinals Appeal offers each of us the opportunity to respond to the needs of others by enabling ministries and services that touch thousands of lives. Please prayerfully consider a generous pledge to the 2014 Cardinals Appeal.

Please Pray for Our Dead

Pastoral Parish 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.

Free Calligraphy Class sponsored by the Saint Augustine Cadette Girl Scouts Learn the basics of calligraphy in a free, one day class. Join us on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 10am in the school cafeteria. The class and calligraphy supplies are free but, space is limited. To register, please call the Church office at 202-265-1470.

PARK FREE SUNDAYS FROM 9AM-4PM REEVES CENTER U STREET AT 14TH STREET NW ENTER ON U STREET
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2014 MARCH FOR LIFE The Youth Rally and Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at following locations.
Verizon Center 601 F St NW Washington, DC 7:00 am - Doors Open 7:30 am - Rally Begins 8:00 am - Confessions 10:00 am Mass DC Armory 2001 East Capitol St SE Washington, DC 6:30 am - Doors open 7:30 am - Rally Begins 7:30 am - Confessions 9:30 am - Mass

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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.
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