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St. Augustine Cathedral 542 W. Michigan Avenue

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

12-31-2017

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Readings

Sunday The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Col 3:12-21or 3:12-17 Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40 Year B Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40 Monday Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday Saint Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28 Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29—3:6 Jn 1:29-34 Thursday Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:7-10 Jn 1:35-42 Friday Saint John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:11-21 Jn 1:43-51 Saturday Saint André Bessette 1 Jn 5:5-13 Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 Sunday The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

Mass Intentions Monday, 01 January 2018

9:30 a.m. John and Jean T. Olech

11:30 a.m. Gene Roberts

Tuesday, 02 January 2018

7:00 a.m. Clarence and Louise Foltz

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Vo Family

Wednesday, 03 January 2018

7:00 a.m. Clarence and Louise Foltz

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. The Needs and Intentions of Bishop James Murray

Thursday, 04 January 2018

7:00 a.m. Richard McNee

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. The Needs and Intentions of Bishop James Murray

Friday, 05 January 2018

7:00 a.m. The Needs and Intentions of Rev. O’Leary

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. An Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and the

Religious Life

Saturday, 06 January 2018

8:45 a.m. Greta J. Born

11:00 a.m. Confessions

2:00 p.m. Confessions

4:00 p.m. Pro Populo

Sunday, 07 January 2018

7:30 a.m. The Needs and Intentions of Cecelia Roberts

9:00 a.m. Confessions

9:30 a.m. Betty Glost

11:00 a.m. Confessions

11:30 a.m. Special Intentions

St. Augustine Cathedral

Solemnity of The Blessed Virgin Mary 01 January 2018

Following the 3rd Commandment, “Keep holy the Sabbath day,” the Catholic

Church’s Law states: “on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, the faithful are

obliged to participate in the Mass.” This year, 01 January falls on Monday; While

the holyday obligation is suspended in the USA this year, we nonetheless may

celebrate the solemnity with our participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Saturday (12/30) 4:00 p.m.

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Sunday (12/31) 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Sunday (12/31) 5:30 p.m.

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Monday (01/01) 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Obligation

(31 December)

Monday Privilege

(01 January)

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From the Office of

Liturgy and Music

We are still in the midst of a wonderful

celebration of the great Christmas

season this weekend with today's

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary

and Joseph and tomorrow’s Solemni-

ty of Mary, Mother of God. The title

"Mother of God" is an ancient one. It's

Greek form, theotokos, or "God-

bearer," is used more extensively in

the Eastern Orthodox Church. Its

loose Western translation of "Mother

of God" was defined by the Council

of Ephasus in 431 AD. While rejected

almost entirely by the Protestant

movement in the 16th century, it has

remained a fundamental belief in the

Apostolic Tradition because of the

implied understanding of the Trinity:

Jesus is God and Mary is the Mother

of Jesus. Therefore, Mary is also the

Mother of God, an expression of the

indivisible unity of the Three Persons of

God.

Peace in the new year,

Dr. Thomas Fielding,

Director of Liturgy and Music

Diocesan and Cathedral News

St. Augustine Food Pantry For the month of December, the food pantry is especially in need of cereal, meal-

makes (like Tuna Helper, etc.) canned fruit and soups. 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

Cathedral, or may be dropped off at the rectory office during business hours.

Thank you for joining us in this corporal work of mercy ~ God is good!

Kalamazoo Deacons

Conference KDC) is in need of your prayers and finan-

cial help during this Christmas sea-

son. KDC is a unique non-profit agency

that daily tends to the physical and spiritu-

al needs of the working poor in Kalamazoo. Each morning, KDC opens its doors to

the needy who are seeking hope, prayer, work and family clothing, household

goods, supplemental food, a caring loving place to complete their court-ordered

community service and financial assistance for transportation to work until they

receive their first paycheck. Please help us share the love of Jesus Christ this Sea-

son! We thank you sincerely for your prayers and financial support! “

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St. Paul Street Evangelization

presents Entertaining Angels Hospitality Training. The Diocese of Kalamazoo and St.

Ann Catholic Church are hosting this training where every person will learn how to

become an open door to Jesus Christ. From Church employee to volunteer to pa-

rishioner, this is for you! Come explore the work of evangelization at St. Ann Catho-

lic Church (12648 East D Ave., Augusta, MI 49012) on Saturday, January 27th 2018

from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and discover how to transform your parish into an irresistible

welcoming environment and share Jesus Christ. This training has a $75 value and is

being brought to you for significantly less—$20 EACH!!! A continental breakfast,

lunch and an afternoon snack are included—come hungry. Please save the date

in your calendar! For more information, please contact Mrs. Pat Vanderpool at patvanderpool@comcast.net or at 269.731.0295

Register online: http://bit.ly/2zSFwE1 .

Heating Assistance Representatives for the Diocesan Heating Assistance Program will be in the Cathe-

dral Office on Thursdays beginning January 4th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

Verification of need is required in the form of a shut-off notice or a bill in arrears.

This program will continue until the funds runout—historically in March. If you are in

need, please utilize this confidential service and let your community lend a hand!

Knight of Columbus #15439 Due to the New Year's holiday, St. Augustine Knights of Columbus Council 15439

has moved the date of their next monthly meeting. The next Council meeting will

held on Monday, January 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the North Meeting Room of the

Crowley Center. Looking forward to seeing you then.

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St. Augustine Cathedral School

School of Distinction 2012

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. Please contact the Principals at either

school with questions.

St. Augustine 269-349-1945; St. Monica 269-345-2444.

St. Augustine Cathedral

542 W. Michigan Avenue

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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

Bishop of Kalamazoo

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

Bishop Emeritus of Kalamazoo

Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Osborn, Rector

Rev. Thomas McNally, Vice Rector

Rev. James Vinh Le, Parochial Vicar

Rev. John Tuyen Tran, Parochial Vicar

Cathedral Office ...................... 345-5147

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

Porter ..................... Melanie Saliwanchik

msaliwanchik@stakalamazoo.org

www.stakalamazoo.org

RCIA, Religious Education

345-5147 .......................................... x 1104

Director ........................... Bret Sunnerville

Liturgy and Music Office

345-5147 ........................................... x1107

Director ......................... Dr. Tom Fielding

School Office

349-1945

Principal .................. Dr. Andra Zommers

Once in a Blue Moon Garage Sale The Once in a Blue Moon committee will be accepting items :

Wednesday, January 10

1:30—2:30 and 3:30pm-5:30pm

Behind the Crowley Center near the playground

(Please note that the back lot will be closed off for school dismissal

and busses between 2:30-3:30pm

Bulletin Sponsor of

the Week

Cornerstone Technologies

Our bulletin is provided to us

free of charge

through the commitment of our

sponsors. Please patronize their

businesses to let them know we

value their support!

Living out Christmas in the

New Year How do we live out the message of Christmas

in the New Year, rather than pack it away

with the ornaments? Each year the Octave

Day of Christmas falls on the first day of the

New Year, on which we also celebrate the

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the

Mother of God. Her open heart and coura-

geous “yes” to God show us how to live year-

round—with hearts open to the Lord, following

where He leads. We are called to place our

trust in Him, to

enter compassionately into the suffering of

others, and to love one another as Christ loves

us. Like Our Blessed Mother welcomed Jesus,

we are called to cherish and protect the gift

of human life, at every stage and in every circumstance.

One way to live out the message of Christmas and follow Our Lady’s example is to

join 9 Days for Life, a digital pilgrimage of prayer and charitable action. The U.S.

Catholic bishops invite you to join thousands of Catholics nationwide from

Thursday, January 18 – Friday, January 26.

Join today at www.9daysforlife.com!

Financial Report Due to holiday printing deadlines, the financial updates are not available this

weekend. Please watch this space in January for a full report of our collections.