St. Augustine Cathedral School 600 W. Michigan Avenue

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Mission Statement

St. Augustine Cathedral School, in partnership

with parents and the

Catholic Church, welcomes and shapes

young people as they grow

in faith, knowledge, and stewardship.

No child will be denied the opportunity

of a Catholic education

due to financial need.

St. Augustine 269-349-1945

St. Monica 269/345-2444

Hackett Catholic Prep 269/381-2646

Principal

Dr. Andra Zommers

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azommers@stakzoo.org

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Rachael Thayer

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rthayer@stakzoo.org

Secretary

Mrs. Amy DeHaan

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adehaan@stakzoo.org

St. Augustine Cathedral 542 W. Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

The Most Reverend Paul J. Bradley, D.D.

Bishop of Kalamazoo

The Most Reverend James A. Murray, D.D.

Bishop Emeritus

Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Osborn, Rector

Rev. Thomas McNally, Vice Rector

Rev. James Vinh Le, Sr. Parochial Vicar

Rev. Dr. Don,Bouchard, Deacon

Cathedral Office 269/345-5147

M-F 8:00am-4:00pm

www.stakalamazoo.org

RCIA

George Dragan x 1225

gdragan@diokzoo.org

Religious Education

Anthony Nacci x 1200

anacci@stakzoo.org

Liturgy and Music

Dr. Tom Fielding x1107

tfielng@stakalamazoo.org

Bookkeeping

Mr. Dan Carl x1104

dcarl@stakalamazooo.org

Porter

Mrs. Melanie Saliwanchik x 1101

msaliwanchik@stakalamazoo.org

March 17 2019

Second Sunday of Lent

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Mass Intentions and Liturgy Schedule

Month of St. Joseph the Worker

Monday, 18 March 2019

7:00 a.m. Clarence and Louise Foltz

7:30-8 a.m. Confessions

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Rev. Monsignor John Slowey

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

7:00 a.m. Eugene Cagney (45th anniversary)

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Paul Vo (1st anniversary)

Wednesday, 20 March 2019

7:00 a.m. The needs and intentions of David Brandimarte

7:30-8 a.m. Confessions

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Rev. Alfred Russell

6-7:00 p.m. Confessions

Thursday, 21 March 2019

7:00 a.m. Clarence and Louise Foltz

8:45 a.m. The prayers intentions of the St. Augustine School students

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Katherine Rose Burchette

6-7:00 p.m. Confessions

Friday, 22 March 2019

7:00 a.m. Lucile Muirhead

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. The needs and intentions of Fr. Tom Fernando

7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Saturday, 23 March 2019

8:45 a.m. The needs and intentions of Fr. Tom Fernando (53rd anniversary)

11-3:00 p.m. Confessions

4:00 p.m. Joe Cekola

Sunday, 24 March 2019

7:30 a.m. Shri Madan Lal Gupta

9:00 a.m. Confessions

9:30 a.m. Pro Populo

11:00 a.m. Confessions

11:30 a.m. Roy Betzler

St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians" ) are men and

women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those

in our local community. Vincentians wish to be the Face of Christ. To this end, our

SVdP Society operates a thrift shop offering clothing, house-wares and religious

items for sale as well as a modicum of financial assistance and a list of resources of

other helping agencies.

If you feel the call to serve in this corporal work or to make a donation of your

household items or financial resources, call 269/388-4544. Can you help?

Lent is a call not just to ―give up something‖ but more important to ―give some-

thing for the poor.‖ Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor families within

walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are,

in effect, ringing your doorbell.

Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of Saint

Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the suffering and poor.

Readings

Sunday Second Sunday of Lent

Gn 15:5-12, 17-18

s 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14

Phil 3:17—4:1

Lk 9:28b-36

Monday Saint Cyril of Jerusalem,

Bishop and Doctor the Church

Dn 9:4b-10

Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13

Lk 6:36-38

Tuesday Solemnity of St. Joseph,

husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16

Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29

Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22

Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

Wednesday

Jer 18:18-20

Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16

Mt 20:17-28

Thursday

Jer 17:5-10

Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6

Lk 16:19-31

Friday

Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a

Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21

Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday Saint Turibius of

Mogrovejo, Bishop

Mi 7:14-15, 18-20

Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Sunday Third Sunday of Lent

Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15

Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11

1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12

Lk 13:1-9

The promises made to Abraham go

beyond his wildest dreams – he will

be the father of a great nation, as

numerous as the stars in the night

sky. Saint Paul challenges the Philip-

pians to imitate him and to stand

firm and faithful in the Lord. The

glory of the Transfiguration gives us

a glimpse of the glory of the risen

Christ.

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Widowed Friends Support Group Widowed men and women are invited to participate in this support group. We

meet from 4-5:30 PM at the Diocesan Pastoral Center on the 4th Wednesday of

each month (or as announced). Join us anytime. For details or any questions,

please contact Socorro Truchan at 269-903-0199 or email struchan@diokzoo.org

From the Office of

Liturgy and Music

Think of your typical experience at-

tending Mass here or in other parish-

es. What are we doing well and what

do we need to improve? I know it is

frustrating as a musicians to look

down from the organ loft and see

barely a third of the gathered com-

munity participating in singing the

chants, hymns and acclamations of

the liturgy. Why is this? Thomas Day in

his book Why Catholics Can’t Sing

issues a strong reprimand to Irish piety

that was conditioned by centuries of

censure under the Protestant laws of

Cromwell. He notes that anything that

drew attention to the Mass such as

boisterous singing had to be sup-

pressed so that the entire liturgy could

go on without interruption by law en-

forcement. There are obvious exam-

ples now of exceptions to this obser-

vation: the music department at

Notre Dame University and its Basilica

with its magnificent new organ. How-

ever, the fact remains that compared

to their German, Polish and French

brethren, Irish Catholic piety remains

subdued and quiet and this influ-

ences the overall ethos of worship

throughout the US which is founded

solidly on the genuine efforts of Irish

immigrants.

Dr. Thomas Fielding,

Director of Liturgy and Music

Convening All Young Adults Recently, the Synod for "Young Peo-

ple, the Faith and Vocational Discern-

ment" finished and Bishop Bradley

would like to talk with young adults

about it! The Bishop wants to gather

on Monday, March 18th from 6 - 9 pm

to discuss what has come from this

process, discuss with you our Dioce-

san Priorities and invite you to take

leadership roles within your parish. We

will be meeting at St. Thomas More

(421 Monroe St., Kzoo, 49006). This

event is open to any young adult, 18 -

35, so come on out and be the voice

in the wilderness!

Coffee and Doughnuts Served following the Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Masses in the Fr. Crowley Center

17 March - St. Augustine Cathedral School

24 March - St. Augustine Cathedral School Girl Scouts #80397 (held in the Church

Rectory this weekend—please join us there!)

St. Augustine Food Pantry

At this early point in our Lenten journey, our readings remind us of God’s promises

to humanity and his faithfulness to those promises. Full of the same hope that once

spurred Abraham on to leave his homeland and Paul to preach the Gospel with

commitment and fidelity, they now seek to encourage us in our Lenten disciplines.

Is care for those less fortunate part of your Lenten discipline?

Donations of nonperishable foods and toiletry items are

always in high demand and are most welcomed!

Items may be placed in the collection boxes located in

both entrance of the Church. Of particular need are

breakfast cereal and meal-makers such as

―Hamburger Helper.‖

We are also in need of your volunteer talents. This is an opportunity particularly

suited to the retired or part-time employed. Please call 269/375-1571. The Pantry

hours of operation are M-W-F from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Calendar of Adult Classes April 06: Called and Gifted Day Training (Lawrence Ed Cen-

ter, Kalamazoo)

April 10: Recruitment and Retainment Seminar (Immaculate

Conception, Three Rivers)

April 24 Goal Setting and Mission Planning (St. Stanislaus—Dorr)

May 07: Identifying Gifts in Others Seminar (St. Joseph, St. Joseph)

May 16: Risk Management and Safe Environment Training (Fr. Crowley Center,

Kalamazoo)

May 18: Art of Accompaniment Day Training (Lawrence Ed Center, Kalamazoo)

Visit www.IMDisciple.com for information and registration. Fees are underwritten

through the Bishop's Annual Appeal. Contact Jeannette 269/903-0147.

Diocesan and Cathedral News

Monday Evening Adult Faith Formation Bible Study Priest, Prophet, King by biblical scholar Bishop Robert Baron, is a video series illumi-

nating Jesus as the Anointed One, the ultimate priest, prophet, and king and how

Jesus is foreshadowed in the Old Testament. Since Christ is the fulfillment of the

roles priest, prophet and king, that means all who have been baptized share in His

Person and His work. This three week study will be on Monday evenings March 25,

April 8, and April 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 in the Rectory Meeting Room. No book work

or preregistration required. This is a Lenten opportunity to listen to what Bishop Bar-

ron has to say about Jesus Christ. Participants are welcome to join us on any or all

of these evenings. Consider making this study part of your Lenten pilgrimage even

if you have seen these videos before.

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Financial Updates

Weekend 10 March 2019

Due to a publishing conflict, the financial statement is unavailable this week. An

update will be given next weekend. Please feel free to contact our Bookkeeper

at any time however for a complete statement of our weekly collections:

dcarl@stakalamazoo.org or 269/345-5147 x 1103 Thank you for your patience.

Bulletin Sponsor of the Week

Willis Law Kalamazoo

Our bulletin is provided to us free of charge through the commitment of our

advertising sponsors. Please patronize their businesses to thank them and to let

them know we value their continued support.

Book of Remembrance Please add your intentions to our parish Book of Remembrance so we may join

together in daily prayer. The book is located in the East (side) entrance to the

Church. ―Where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them.‖ -

Matthew 18:20

St. Augustine Cathedral School

Mission Statement

St. Augustine Cathedral School, in partnership with parents and the

Catholic Church, welcomes and shapes young people as they grow

in faith, knowledge, and stewardship.

No child will be denied the opportunity of a Catholic education

due to financial need.

St. Augustine 269-349-1945

St. Monica 269-345-2444 Hackett Catholic Prep 269-381-2646

Open House Come and discover what the Catholic Schools of Kalamazoo have to offer. St.

Monica Catholic School and St. Augustine Cathedral School are hosting Open

Houses Thursday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Tour our schools - you will love what you see!

Prayer for the Sick ―...For where two or three are gathered

together in my name, there am I in the

midst of them (Matt 18:20).‖

Please call the parish office (269/345-

5147), and your loved ones may be

added to our prayer list.

Please Pray For

Louise Boulding Jenny Carl

John Hilliard Virgil Kahl

Hank Leverette Annette Brennan

National Catholic Singles

Conference and Retreat Join hundreds of single Catholics at an

NCSC event! This year we are offering

TWO opportunities to gather and grow:

- a summer retreat near Chicago on

July 26th -28th, 2019 or in

- Nashville, October 25th-27th, 2019

Both weekends include talks by dy-

namic speakers, music, social events,

prayer, food, fellowship and more.

Space is limited so plan ahead and

register now! For more information and

to register call 512/766-5798 or visit

www.NationalCatholicSingles.com

Kalamazoo for Life We are looking to expand our involve-

ment within the community and would

love for anyone who is interested to join

us! For more information on how YOU

can help protect lives in Kalamazoo,

please follow us on Facebook @ Kala-

mazoo for Life. Our Pro-Life team also

meets the first Wednesday of every

month from 7:00 pm-8:30pm in the St.

Monica’s rectory meeting room.

Young Adults Group Join us Tuesdays (ending on Tuesday,

April 2nd) at 7:00 PM at St. Tom's (421

Monroe St., Kalamazoo, 49006) as we

study Servant Leadership. We invite all

young adults (young professionals, sin-

gle, married, parents and anything in

between!) to grow in faith together

through prayer, study, service,

and fellowship. For more information

f o l l o w u s o n I n s t a g r a m a t

s t . t o m s . k z o o . c a t h o l i c y a o r

email franco.fabiilli@gmail.com.

Lenten Day of Renewal Hosted by the Kalamazoo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, on Thursday,

March 21, at St. Philip Parish. Check-in will be held at 8:30. Bishop Bradley will cele-

brate Mass at 9:30. Our day includes light refreshments, speakers, prayer, lunch,

Newman’s Bookshoppe, and will conclude by 3:30. Presentation topics: Disciple-

ship, the Litany of Humility, Lenten Giving, and Fostering Vocations. We will be col-

lecting donations of new socks for the St. Philip Parish Thrift Shop. A Book Exchange

table will also be available. Register with Carolyn Morrison, carolynmorri-

son@hotmail.com or (517) 617-5682. Cost is $20.00 payable at the door.

Dating or Engaged? If you’re looking for reliable advice on preparing for marriage well, you’ve come

to the right place. With the USCCB's "For Your Marriage" portal http://

www.foryourmarriage.org/dating-engaged you’ll find guidance on dating, great

conversations to have when things get serious, tips on wedding planning, and

more. You’ll also find real-life reflections by dating or engaged couples, advice

from Pope Francis, and book recommendations for this exciting time in your life.