July 26, 2020 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7333 O’Brien Road, Baldwinsville, New York 13027 Parish Office: (315) 638-0585 Faith Formaon: (315) 638-0864 Fax: (315) 635-0931 “St. Augusne’s Roman Catholic Chrisan Community is rooted in Jesus the Christ and embraces the values of peace, jusce, and love. As a people of Word and Sacrament and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to act as Jesus would. We reach out in faith, prayer, support, and service to all, while fostering our spiritual growth. We are an acve, welcoming parish, sharing our giſts and talents.” Our Mission Parish Staff: Pastor: Fr. Clifford Auth Deacon: John Pedro In Residence: Fr. Lou Sogliuzzo, S.J. Administrave Assistant: Kathleen Raddell Pastoral Associate: Debra Krisher Director of Music/Organist: Ryan Schaffer Musician, Sunday 8:00 AM: Tim Vernyi Buildings and Grounds Supervisor: David Ditz Bookkeeper: Pa Pis Parish Communicaons: Margaret Castellini Youth Minister: Kathryne Sparaco Faith Formaon Coordinator, Gr. 1-5: Regina Wright Bullen Editor: Ben Krisher Welcome to St. Augusne’s! We invite you to become a parishioner by calling the Parish Office at (315) 638-0585. Parishioners leaving the parish please give us a call so we may say goodbye! Parish Office Hours: The Parish Office is closed to visitors. The best way to reach the Ministry Team is by calling the Parish Office or emailing. Messages will be checked Monday through Thursday. If you have an emergency, please call: 315-303-2081. E-Mail: [email protected]Facebook: facebook.com/staugusnesparishbville Instagram: staugbville Bullen E-Mail: [email protected]Website: www.staugusnesparish.org Church Hours: The church is open between the hours of 10AM and 1PM, Saturday-Thursday. Reconciliaon (Confession): By appointment only. St. Augustine’s Church
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July 26, 2020 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7333 O’Brien Road, Baldwinsville, New York 13027 Parish Office: (315) 638-0585 Faith Formation: (315) 638-0864 Fax: (315) 635-0931
“St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Christian Community is rooted in Jesus the Christ and embraces the values of peace, justice, and love. As a people of Word and Sacrament and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to act as Jesus would. We reach out in faith, prayer, support, and service to all, while fostering our spiritual growth. We are an active, welcoming parish, sharing our gifts and talents.”
Our Mission
Parish Staff:
Pastor: Fr. Clifford Auth Deacon: John Pedrotti In Residence: Fr. Lou Sogliuzzo, S.J. Administrative Assistant: Kathleen Raddell Pastoral Associate: Debra Krisher Director of Music/Organist: Ryan Schaffer Musician, Sunday 8:00 AM: Tim Vernyi Buildings and Grounds Supervisor: David Ditz Bookkeeper: Patti Pitts Parish Communications: Margaret Castellini Youth Minister: Kathryne Sparaco Faith Formation Coordinator, Gr. 1-5: Regina Wright Bulletin Editor: Ben Krisher
Welcome to St. Augustine’s! We invite you to become a parishioner by calling the Parish Office at
(315) 638-0585. Parishioners leaving the parish please give us a call so we may say goodbye!
Parish Office Hours:
The Parish Office is closed to visitors. The best way to reach the Ministry Team is by calling the Parish Office or emailing. Messages will be checked Monday through Thursday. If you have an emergency, please call: 315-303-2081.
Monday: Jer 13:1-11/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21/Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13/Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11/Jn
11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Thursday: Jer 18:1-6/Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab/Mt 13:47-53
Friday: Jer 26:1-9/Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14/Mt 13:54-58
Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24/Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34/Mt 14:1-12
Next Sunday: Is 55:1-3/Ps 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18/Rom 8:35, 37-
39/Mt 14:13-21
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Living & Deceased Members of the Parish Christine Woodford Clyne by The Family Donald Tarney by Dana & Steve Rubadou & Family Frank St. Elmo by Lucy St. Elmo John Thomas by The Thomas Family John Robinson by Joe & Mary Ann Loffredo
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK
Jennifer Baran Alfieri, John Andaloro, Rose Antone, Edziu & Kristi Bride, Lisa Buongiorne, Anna Buongiorne, Florence Card, Carmen Damiano, Lois DeFio, Joseph Disotell, Gail Dominicos, Emily Ekross, Raul Erives, Philip Ferrante, Frank Flaherty, Christina Flandera, Anthony Fulgieri, Dan Garcia, Candy Glenn, Cathy Golden, Riley Gosson, Marion Grabowski, Daniel Greeley, Andrew Hager, John Hind, Merritt Hulst, Rose Hurd, Dan Iannicello, Infant Matthew, Ann Kelley, Pat Kelly, John Korczakowski, Valarie Korczakowski, Lilly Kreso, Kevin Kuppinger, Sally LaMontagne, Colleen Lasher, Tammy Allen Layou, Robert Lugo, Jr., Lucas Manganello, John Matthews, Cindy McCaffrey, Ann McVene, Harry McVene, Mark Montano, Hannah Murphy, Michael Murphy, Paula Belsito O’Rourke, Tim “TJ” Parks, Cathy Pennisi, Elaine Pickard, Gladys Quackenbush, William Relyea, Philip Schmitt, Joyce Schneider, Zachary Shaw, Rick Shoff, Paul Smith, David Snelly, Tom Stapleton, Lucy St. Elmo, Margarete Swieton, Penny Talomie, Grayson Tassone, Michele Tassone, Frances Tausend, Helen Schiller Thomson, Cyndi Turner, Beth Walsh, Romayne Welch, Nancy Wentworth, Kelley Williams, Louise Wilkinson, Joanne Wood, Tony Zappala, and Freda Zollo.
Please call the parish office at 638-0585 if you or someone you know would like to be included on our prayer list, and please let us know when someone needs to be removed from the list. Thanks!
This week we remember in prayer: July 25—July 31
During the month of July, the Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Dominic Cenci
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Online Bill Pay for Contributions Did you know that if you maintain your checking account online, you can, in all likelihood, set up to have your bank automatically mail your contribution to St. Augustine’s? A number of parishioners are already doing this. If you are already banking online, check it out with your bank!
Question of the Week - 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52 Adults: What would you be willing to “sell,” or do without, in order to achieve your dreams for yourself or your family? Children: What good thing do you want so much that you would give up something else to get it?
Stewardship of Treasure | July 19:
Online Giving (24) Envelopes (68) Mail In (13) Catholic Schools Loose Cash Buildings and Grounds Total Regular Collection
$1,215.00 $4,398.00 $1,155.00
$135.00 $56.82
$445.00 $7,404.82
Thank you for your generosity! Special thanks to all who are continuing to contribute to our parish during this Covid-19 pandemic. Your commitment to
our parish—even when you’re not here—is greatly appreciated!
St. Augustine’s Saturdays: 5:30 PM Sundays: 10:30 AM Tuesdays: 10:30 AM
Wednesdays: 10:30 AM
St. Mary’s Saturdays: 4:00 PM Sundays: 9:00 AM Tuesdays: 7:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM
Mass Times:
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St. Augustine’s Online Since we are not able to come together as a parish a variety of online activities have been taking place. Our website: staugustinesparish.org has become a hub for these various activities. All activities are open to anyone, so be sure to invite your friends! If you have any questions give St. Augustine’s a call at 315-638-0585 or email [email protected].
Adult Spirituality, Thursdays at 11 AM Join a group via Zoom to reflect on the upcoming Sunday readings, as well as support material provided on the web-site (short readings, videos that you do in advance of the meeting). No long-term commitment – join when you can! Go to the website to sign up.
High schoolers and middle schoolers are invited to Tuesday night Mass and fellowship at St. Mary's Church. We'll attend the 7PM Mass, then have ice cream, fellowship, and complete a small service project. We'll be done at 9PM. Middle schoolers (incoming 6th & 7th graders) are invited on August 4th and 18th, and high schoolers are invited on August 11th and 25th. Contact Kathryne ([email protected]) to sign up!
Youth Ministry
Summer Faith and Fun for All Ages Date: M/W/F during the week of August 10, and T/Th during the week of August 17 Location: Online and at Home Who: Students in Grades 1-10, Families, and Adults of all ages Fee: Year-long Faith Formation including Compassion Camp, $35/per student, $75 maximum/family; Compassion Camp only (for non-parishioners) $15/student, $35 maximum/family. Scholarships are available. Register: At our website: staugustinesparish.org
Compassion Camp participants will explore what it means to have compassion for others, ourselves, and the world. Students and families will find it to be flexible, adaptable, and fun for the entire family. Adults and older students will be able to work along with the younger students. Compassion Camp takes place on 5 days over the course of 2 weeks. It includes online, live sessions as well as pre-recorded sessions. Activities that can be done at your convenience include, music and motion, bible stories, a mix of crafts and games, coloring pages, a Compassion Camp mural, yoga, activities that help participants think creatively about sharing our compassion and love for God, each other, ourselves and the world and prayer experiences that help us to deepen our compassion.
Compassion Camp: Be Kind. Be Loved. Be You.
Families registering for Faith Formation for the year can opt to participate in Compassion Camp as part of the year-round Faith Formation experience. The registration fee of $35 per student, $75 family maximum is for the entire year of Faith Formation. Family and friends who are not parishioners but wish to participate are welcome to do so. Please complete the Compassion Camp registration form. The fee for Compassion Camp only is $15/student with a $35 maximum. For more information contact the parish office at email@staugustinesparish or 638-0585.
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Jesse’s son, David, was chosen from among his brothers by God directly to be the king and leader of Israel. When David is about to die, he chooses his son Solomon to be the next king. In the previous chapter there is a ritual passing over the power and God-given authority to govern Israel.
We need to see that Jesus is the new “treasure” buried in the field of humanity. Once we understand the value of the relationship which Jesus offers, we let go of all that gave us value before, and buys—now this is very important— buys the “field” with the “treasure” buried in it.
What we hear in today’s First Reading is one of those famous “biblical dreams.” God asks Solomon to request something for himself. He asks for the spirit or gift of discernment. He knows the vastness of God’s people and how is he to know what is right and just?
God not only grants what Solomon asks for, but more. He has not asked for selfish gifts of riches, a long life, nor the death of the enemies of Israel. So as a second gift God will give him these as well. More precious than these is the gift of a “wise heart” with understanding. There is also the promise that there will never be any other known to be wiser and discerning than Solomon.
This authority or wisdom is tested soon after the dream ends when the two women come with their problem about whose child is the one they are presenting. It is this story which creates the famous phrase, “Having the wisdom of Solomon.”
The wisdom of Jesus, which he is calling the “kingdom of heaven,” penetrates today’s Gospel. There are parables directed more to the scribes and Jewish leaders, who are becoming, or being tempted or invited, to become disciples of Jesus.
It is similar to a young man who wishes to marry his true love. She is found within her family of origin. He must buy into her family with all its earthliness. At least this, she will carry that family-earth into the marriage. So he buys the whole field, at least in the ideal.
The “Pearl of Great Price” parable advances the call a little farther. If one discovers Jesus as of ultimate value, then everything else upon which one relies for his/her value, and identity must be laid aside.
Those things and relationships do have value, but Jesus is to become ultimate and all else retains its value in and with and through him. It would be like the young man about to marry his love: his previous relationships remain important, but because of his love for his wife, he begins to share them.
Now, the “new,” which is Jesus, fulfills, highlights and continues the “old.” The goodness of God is everlasting and that goodness wants to be presented constantly and accepted freely.
O bless the Lord, my soul, and remember all his kindness. Psalm 103:2
Jesus is to become ultimate and all else retains its value in and with and through him.
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