SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH WASHINGTON, DC

November 3, 2013

Year of Faith
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time A Chance Meeting Becomes a Life-changing Encounter!
God doesnt need a lot of time to radically change the direction of your life. Most people just arent willing to voluntarily go for the ride. In todays Gospel we meet someone who was willing to take that chance. Zacchaeus, a wealthy man and Chief Tax Collector and collaborator with the Romans, had no idea when he woke up that morning that he would be giving away half his possessions to the poor and voluntarily paying back people fourtimes-over the amount he had defrauded them! There was no way in hell that this could ever happen or so he thought. But this was before his unforgettable encounter with Him who is the Way to Heaven: Jesus Christ! At first glance, it seems that Jesus and Zacchaeus were never supposed to meet since the scriptures say that Jesus intended to pass through the town on the way to another destination. But God had other plans. As Gods representative, Jesus stops to engage this infamous tax collector and even insists that he stay at the wealthy mans house. This comes as complete surprise and Zacchaeus is overjoyed. You see, while Zacchaeus climbed that tree so that he could see Jesus, he never considered the possibility that Jesus would see him! But thats exactly what happened! Its a good thing that it did. As a man who had grown accustomed to the angry stares and despising sneers of his peers, Zacchaeus was completely overwhelmed by the acceptance he would receive from Jesus: Zacchaeus come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house! What Zacchaeus surprise encounter with Christ did to him and the depth of joy that he experienced as a result are not expressed primarily through his words but through his extraordinary actions of repentance, reparation, and generosity! When Jesus announced, Salvation has come to this house, he was stating the obvious! The difference between Zacchaeus before meeting Jesus and after meeting and accepting him is undeniable; like night and day. Is this true in your life as well? Remember, God doesnt need a lot of time to make a world of difference. He just needs a willing heart. Copyright Father Patrick A Smith, 2013 .

Sunday November 3, 2013

Scripture Readings
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 11:22-12:2 2 Thes 1:11-2:2 Lk 19:1-10 32nd Sundayu In Ordinary Time 2Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 2 Thes 2:16-3:5 Lk 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38

Mass Intentions
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov 4 5 6 7 8 Dean McDonald Agnes Nickens Vincent Randall Terry Vaughn Delores Chisley - Living - Deceased - Living - Living - Living 960

Attendance

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

Fall Trainings for New and experienced Lector and Extraordinatry Ministers.
Saturday, November 9th Lectors 10 am 11:30 am EMHC 11:30 am 1:00 pm Saturday, December 7th EMHC 10 am 11:30 am Lectors 11:30 am 1:00 pm
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REMEMBER ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH IN YOUR WILL & BEQUESTS

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31st Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS SUNDAYS SECOND COLLECTION IS FOR OUR PARISH SCHOOL NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2013 SECOND COLLECTION IS FOR ARCHDIOCESE PRIEST RETIREMENT FUND
St. Augustine School Love to Learn; Learn to Love
SR. GLORIA AGUMAGU, HHCJ PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: 202-6672608

Catholic Education Corner

Saint Augustine Catholic School is now registering for the 2013-2014 school year for grades Pre-K through Eighth. For an application or more information, please contact the school office at 202-6672608 or email: admissions@saintaugustine-dc.org .
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Please Pray for the Sick and Homebound

John Adams, Sr. Beatrice Alexander Florencia Alfonso Nora Basey Milton Bess Evelyn Bezell Thomas Brock Frances Brooks Brandon Brown Mary Burgan Eric Brown Andrew Burton Jeanina Cajou Angela Callighan Agnes Carey Elizabeth Carter Kim Cauthen Antonia Cayabas Phillip Cephas William T. Chesley Vincent Clarke, Sr. Annie Cole John Collins Tommie Cunningham Dorsey Davis Pauline Dines Joyce Dorsey Susan Epps Richard B. Fowler Barbara Ferguson Daniel Galloway Inez Gaskins Charles Gathers Margaret Green Valencia Green Delores V. Greene Thelma Givens Brian Harvey John Harris Patricia Herndon Deborah Jackson Eleanor Johnson Francis Kelly Sedonia Labee Keats Labule Louisa Lee Mary Leonard Bernadette Mahoney Sr. Philomena Malveaux Von Martin Catherine Mason Florence Matthews Edna Mills Leona Miller John Monte Joyce Morton Sylvia Monroe Albert Nellums Julius Oben Donna Pasteur Ashley Redhead, Jr. Lisa Rivera Ruby Roberts Doris Silas Gertina Simms Kathleen Simms George Simmons Mary Smith Donnie Stewart Willis Thomas Juanita Towns Selma Twitty Beatrice Twyman Terry Vaughn Esperanza Walker Betty Washington James F. Washington Lillie White

Save the Date:

The Saint Augustine Gospel Choir will celebrate their 36th Anniversary November 24th at 5pm in the church. There will be guest choirs from churches throughout the archdiocesan to come and celebrate 36 years of ministry. Please mark your calendars to join us on November 24th at 5pm. The celebration is free however, a free will offering will taken.

Pray For Our Dead DeShawn Reynolds

Pastoral Council Meetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the Month at 9:00 AM in the Gingras Center Meetings are open to all parishioners. Parish Pastoral Council Elections After each Mass on the weekend of November 16-17 2013, Saint Augustine Parishioners will have the opportunity to elect as many as 10 new members to its representative body, the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) for various 3, 2, and 1 year terms. Nomination Forms are available at the back of the Church. 1) Any registered parishioner may nominate one or several parishioners, including themselves. 2) Only one person may be nominated per form. 3) Although your nominee will be contacted by the PPC Nominations Committee, we ask that you please discuss your nomination with the person you are nominating. See the enclosed flyer for more information on how you can personally Keep the Mission in Motion at Saint Augustine Parish through your participation in the upcoming Parish Pastoral Council Elections!

Share Packages for the month of November are now on sale at the Ushers Table.

The Teenagers of St. Augustines are sponsoring a coat drive this season for those in need. We are asking for donations of gently used coats (all sizes & genders), and are especially in need of mens & womens winter coats sizes XXLG through 5X, with hoods. If you have any gently used coats youd like to donate, please bring your coats St. Augustines church at 15th & V NW. We will have a storage container located at the back of the church to collect the coats. The coats will be collected for Catholic Charities Coats of Many Colors campaign to be provided to those in need. If you want to support the effort, but you do not have the ability to provide coats, please consider going to the Catholic Charities web site www.catholiccharitiesdc.org to make a donation that will go directly to purchase much needed coats.

Our Parish Bookstore and Gift Shop Opens before and after weekend Masses. Use Visa or MasterCard ($10 min), check ($5min), or cash to buy: Bibles - Missals - Rosaries - Books on the Pope, Saints, Parish History, Faith, Discernment, Marriage, Childrens Books, Father Pats Homilies and more.

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.
SEE GINGRAS CENTER BULLETIN BOARD FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS OF AVAILABLE EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH AND ADULT OPPORTUNITIES .