St. Augus ne Roman Catholic Church 116 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11217-3596

Rectory Office St. Monica Hall E-mail Fax Visit our Website 718-783-3132 Sterling Place staugustinerc@verizon.net 718-638-4669 www.staugustineparkslope.org

MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 PM (English) Sunday: 9:00 AM (English) 10:30 AM (Spanish) 12:00 NOON (English) 1:30 PM (Haitian) WEEKDAYS: 9:00 AM (English) Wednesday 7:30 PM (Spanish) HOLY DAYS: As announced HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Friday of each month, check for time. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Speak to a staff person about the process of becoming a Catholic and/or receiving Eucharist and Confirmation. RECONCILIATION: Confessions heard Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM or by appointment. BAPTISM: Parents should call at least two months in advance for preparation dates. MATRIMONY: Couples should meet with a priest or deacon at least six months in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By request. COMMUNION OF THE SICK: Please call to arrange communion for the sick, homebound, or hospitalized. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sunday morning - English and Spanish. ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC ACADEMY: Phone number: 718-857-2559; www.sfxsparkslope.org/

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Thomas W. Ahern, Pastor Mr. Joseph Bichotte, Deacon Sr. Ellen Glavey, Religious Education Coordinator Mr. Andrew Violette, Director of Music Ms. Vanessa Peña, Parish Secretary Mr. Brendan Moloney, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Rev. Agnelo Pinto, In Residence Rev. Charles P. Keeney, In Residence Msgr. Robert Harris, In Residence OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Monday to Thursday 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Friday: No evening hours Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Appointments appreciated

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Mass Intentions for the Week

Sunday, January 8 5:00 (Sat.) John & Mia Downey (D & J Angelone) 9:00 +Rose Albicocco (Dr. Reneida Reyes) 10:30 Alex Damianou ‘Special Intention’ (Carlina Damianou) 12:00 +Norma Curbelo (Cindy Perez) 1:30 For The People of The Parish Monday, January 9 9:00 +Gabriel Pinto (Nancy Tim) Tuesday, January 10 9:00 +Gabriel Pinto (S. O’Reily) Wednesday, January 11 9:00 Sister Elizabeth Hill on Her Birthday (Sister Mary Flor-ence C.S.J.) 7:30 Carlina Damianou ‘Special Intention’ (Carlina Damianou) Thursday, January 12 9:00 Tony Reid Friday, January 13 9:00 +Carole Bennett (Steve, Pheobe & Angelica Radacinski) Saturday, January 14 9:00 +Marcella Treacy 5:00 +Rose Albicocco (Dr. Reneida Reyes) Sunday, January 15 9:00 Christina Melian 10:30 Paz De La Colombia (Carlina Damianou) 12:00 Paul Loney 1:30 For The People of The Parish

Bread & Wine For this week… will be offered for Claudette Eugene & Family requested by Claudette Eugene.

The Haiti Support Group ...will be meeting on Monday, January 9th, 2017, at 7:15 p.m. in the rectory. All are welcome.

STEWARDSHIP

Collection (12/4/2016) - $5,900.00 Attendance - 402

Per Capita (Adult) - $15.96 Immaculate Conception - $519.00

———–— Collection (12/11/2016 - $3,545.00

Attendance - 379 Per Capita (Adult) - $9.35

———–— Collection (12/18/2016) - $3,153.00

Attendance - 338 Per Capita (Adult) - $9.32

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The Epiphany of the Lord THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM

The unfolding of the story of the Incarnation continues today as the Church celebrates the Epiphany. The tale of the magi from the East is one of the most fascinating in all of scrip-ture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to expect, even in circumstances and places that may seem insignificant or small. Bethlehem was a tiny town, what we might refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it is over this seem-ingly insignificant place that the guiding star stops in its own search for the place where the Savior would be born. Too often we fail to recognize the fact that the star of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday lives, where we can experience God’s pres-ence, manifested in ever new ways. Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and recognize the One who comes to save us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrive looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

EPIPHANY Solemn things of mystic meaning:

Incense doth the God disclose; Gold a royal Child proclaimeth; Myrrh a future tomb foreshows. —Roman Breviary, Epiphany; Prudentius, fourth century

RECTORY OFFICE… will be closed on Monday, Janu-ary 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. No Religious Education Classes that weekend.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Saint And Special Observances Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Monday: The Baptism of the Lord Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Friday: St. Hilary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Recemos Por. . . Si usted tiene a una persona que usted desea ser rogado, favor déjenos saber inmediatamente y rogaremos por ellos. Los nombres quedarán en la lista de enfermos por tres semanas y repetida después de eso si usted nos llama. Favor de ver la lista de los enfermos y los difuntos en la pagina 3. Gracias.

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Helena Severin Daisy Rijo Jose Colon Janie Gamble Carmen M Mercado Nancy Cimino Jackie Strachen Robert Katan Angela Ramos Barbara Mangilardi James Leune Olive Bouaz Tiffany Rios Mr. John Demby

Mike Meehan Dorinda Baéz Alex Ramos Julie Elle Brittner Laura M. Perez Hector Davila Kitty Denega Pascasia Vidal Paul Callahan Christopher Neves Monique Daumec Yvette Reyes Kathy Cruz Ruby Peña

John Barton Jane Erickson Clara Rodriguez Yvette Sendker Carmen Torres Angelo M. Ramos Barbara Merrill Col. Ret. Will Merrill Pedro R. Garsed Severina Caban Sonia Bonilla Anthony Tuitt Nilda L. Morales Anthony Vega

We pray for the sick… Recemos Por los enfermos. . .

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3

We pray for members and friends serving in the military: Rezamos por miembros y amigos que estan sirviendo en el Servicio Militar: Sgt. Estephen Shirverts, Col. Will Merrill, Lt. Jeanell Merrill, Capt. Peyton Hurley, Manny Otero, PFC An-thony J. Jolimeau, Paul Valdez, Jorge E. Moreira, Jerry Moreira, Kathleena Hurd, David Garcia, Samantha Vega, L.C. US Marine Corps, Capt. Richard Martinez, US Marines, Air-man Clara Lyde, 1 Lt. Ignacio Naudon, Max Andrew Polster.

New in the Parish? Would you like to register as a parishioner?

Yes, I would like to become a member of St. Augustine Church and receive envelopes. Name __________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone #: ( ) ___________________________________ Email: __________________________________________

Please cut and place form in the collection basket, bring to the rectory or mail to:

St. Augustine R.C. Church

116 Sixth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217

Note to our envelope users… Thank you for your regular support of the parish. Please drop us a note in the collection if you change your address or phone number during the year, so we can keep our parish records up-to-date. It helps our workers if you do not use tape or staples on the envelopes. All donations are registered ac-cording to the date they are received, no matter what date is on the envelope. If you are donating for several weeks you may write one check for the total amount. However, please use separate checks for Pantry, Campaign, National Collec-tions, and Missions donations. PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS OUT TO: ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH

Oficina de la Rectoría… estará cerrada el Lunes 16 de enero en observación del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr. No habrá clases de religión.

Nuevo en la Parroquia? Quiere inscribirse como parroquiano?

Si, me gustaría ser miembro de la parroquia y recibir los so-bres de ofrendas por correo.

Nombre ______________________________________ Dirección _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Telefono ( ) _________________________________ Email: ________________________________________

Favor de cortar la forma y echar en la canasta de ofrenda o envie por correo:

St. Augustine R.C. Church

116 Sixth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217

La Epifanía del Señor LA ESTRELLA DE BELÉN

El desarrollo del relato de la Encarnación continúa hoy cuando la Iglesia celebra la Epifanía. La historia de los Magos de oriente es uno de los relatos más fascinantes de las Escrituras. Nos enseña mucho sobre qué podemos esperar, incluso en circunstancias y lugares que pueden parecer insig-nificantes. Belén era un pueblo diminuto, lo que hoy diríamos un pueblo sin siquiera un semáforo. Sin embargo, es sobre este lugar aparentemente insignificante que la estrel-la guía se detuvo en su búsqueda del lugar en donde el Salva-dor nacería. Muchas veces no comprendemos que la estrella de Belén se posa en nuestra vida diaria, donde podemos sen-tir la presencia de Dios, manifestada de maneras diversas y nuevas. La Epifanía nos llama a salir de nuestro estupor y a reconocer a Aquél que viene a salvarnos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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Bereavement Group Le yon moun nou ren men mouri se yon epoke tre dipisil nan lavi nou. Doulè ki rivé fanmi sa-a, pap chanjé lavi non ditou. Doulè se yon repons natirel pou yon moun nou pèdi ak nan lòd pou gen rézolisyon pou atann travay pou lè nou pèdi yon moun. Nanpot kesion rele Joe Diehle nan 718-260-8339.

Nouvo pèsonn nan pawas la? Eské ou vlè pou rejistré kom yon pawasyen?

Wi, mwen vlè pou rejisté kom yon pawasyen nan Legliz St. Augustin ak resvwa anvlope. Nom ________________________________________ Adrès _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Téléfon: ( ) ________________________________ Email: _______________________________________

Tanpri koupé fòm la e mété li nan basket koleksyon-an,

ou poté-l nan presbitè pou nou:

St. Augustine Church 116 Sixth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217

Rectory Office… va femen nan Lindi, 16 Janye, jou fet Martin Luther King, Jr. Pap genyen klas edikasyon relijes.

Opportunities for a better Tomorrow… Ofri anpil edikasional (GED pou laj 17+) ak treninn pou travay (laj 22+) programs. Lokal: 4em Avenue ak 27th Street; rele 718-369-0303 pou enformasion.

Ash Wednesday- 1 Mach… pou komanse sezon Karem la nou va ofri lames a 9:00 a.m. an angle ak yon mes twa-lang a 7:30 pm. Lesannd va distribiye nan mes yo. Lesannd va toujou distribiye nan sevis midi-12huers.