ST. AUGUSTINE CATHEDRAL 542 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

17 June 2018

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Readings

Sunday Eleventh Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Ez 17:22-24

Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16

2 Cor 5:6-10

Mk 4:26-34

Monday

1 Kgs 21:1-16

Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7

Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday Saint Romuald, Abbot

1 Kgs 21:17-29

Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 & 16

Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday

2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14

Ps 31:20, 21, 24

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday Saint Aloysius Gonzaga,

Religious

Sir 48:1-14

Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7

Mt 6:7-15

Friday Saint Paulinus of Nola,

Bishop; Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and

Thomas More, Martyrs

2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20

Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14,17-18

Mt 6:19-23

Saturday Blessed Virgin Mary

2 Chr 24:17-25

Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34

Mt 6:24-34

Vigil: Jer 1:4-10

Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab& 17

1 Pt 1:8-12

Lk 1:5-17

Sunday The Nativity of Saint John

the Baptist

Is 49:1-6

Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15

Acts 13:22-26

Lk 1:57-66, 80

Mass Intentions and Liturgy Schedule

Monday, 18 June 2018 2018

7:00 a.m. The needs and intentions of the Bayer family

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. The needs and intentions of St. Vincent de Paul Society

benefactors, volunteers and clients

Tuesday, 19 June 2018 2018

7:00 a.m. The needs and intentions of Matthew Sheaffer

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. The needs and intentions of Abigail Martin

Wednesday, 20 June 2018 2018

7:00 a.m. Clarence and Louise Foltz

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. James Irmen

Thursday, 21 June 2018 2018

7:00 a.m. The needs and intentions of the Barrett family

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Catherine Murray

Friday, 22 June 2018

7:00 a.m. The needs and intentions of the Wheaton family

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Jean Clarke

Saturday, 23 June 2018

8:45 a.m. Donald Shafer

11:00 a.m. Confessions

2:00 p.m. Confessions

4:00 p.m. Pro Populo

Sunday, 24 June 2018

7:30 a.m. Dorothy Baird

9:00 a.m. Confessions

9:30 a.m. Joseph and Emilia Crookstan

11:00 a.m. Confessions

11:30 a.m. Agnes Gibbons

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St. Vincent de Paul Society Members of the 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, please call

388-4544.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “This is how it is with the reign of God. A man scatters

seed on the ground. He goes to bed and gets up day after day. Through it all the

seed sprouts and grows without his knowing how it happens.”

Through your almsgiving you are sowing seeds that grow far greater than you

know. So it is with your gift placed in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box.

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From the Office of

Liturgy and Music

Mediator Dei was a papal encyclical

issued by Pope Pius XII on 20 Novem-

ber 1947. It was the first encyclical in

recent centuries devoted entirely to

liturgy. It was the first real official doc-

ument of the “modern” liturgical

movement that suggested active

participation for the lay faithful in the

liturgy, in liturgical ceremonies and in

the life of their parish. The encyclical

also emphasized the importance of

the Eucharist. Mediator Dei is one of

the more important encyclicals of

Pope Pius XII. The encyclical con-

demned certain excesses of liturgical

reform and stressed the importance

of the union of the sacrifice of the

altar with communion. All of these

ideas greatly directed the reforms

undertaken during and after Vatican

II. Its name is taken from its opening

line: “Mediator between God and

men and High Priest who has gone

before us into heaven, Jesus the Son

of God quite clearly had one aim in

view when He undertook the mission

of mercy which was to endow man-

kind with the rich blessings of super-

natural grace.” Right from the begin-

ning, the Pope affirms the great mys-

tery of the Epiphany, that God re-

vealed himself on earth for the sole

purpose of redeeming all mankind

and that the locus for this divine en-

counter today is within the celebra-

tion of the sacred liturgy.

Dr. Thomas Fielding

Director of Liturgy and Music

Diocesan and Cathedral News

Adult Bible Study Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of Faith by His Excellency. Rev. Bishop Robert

Barron, begins 20 June and will meet in the Rectory Meeting Room Wednesdays

10am - noon. Please call Ed Pearson at 269/344-7414 for additional information.

Rev. Mark Vyverman The parishioners of the Branch County Catholic Churches invite you to join them

for a 25th Anniversary Celebration for their pastor, Fr. Mark Vyverman. An anniver-

sary Mass will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater on June

24th, 2018 at 2 p.m. with Bishop Bradley presiding. A reception will follow the Mass

in the gymnasium at St. Charles. Please plan on celebrating our former Rector!

Humanae Vitae Talking Circuit In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's last encyclical,

Humanae Vitae, this series aims to revisit this important catechesis dealing with the

Church’s teaching on the transmission of human life by looking at the philosophi-

cal, theological, scientific, and medical proofs evident within and discuss why this

is so relevant in today's culture. Led by Mr. Jamin Herold (Executive Director, Parish

Life & Lay Leadership for the Diocese of Kalamazoo) and Dcn. Don Bouchard, DO

(President and Medical Director for Holy Family Healthcare), time will be provided

at the end for a question and answer session.

Each of our five deanery's will be hosting this circuit, but please feel free to attend

any or all of these. Dates and locations scheduled so far:

Southern Deanery: St. Anthony Parish (509 W. Fourth St., Buchanan, MI 49107)

---Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Central Deanery: St. Mary Parish (939 Charlotte Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048)

---Monday, July 9th, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Western Deanery: Rose Center at St. Joseph (301 Wayne St., St. Joseph, MI 49085)

---Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Eastern Deanery: Parish Center at St. Joseph (61 N. 23rd St., Battle Creek, MI 49015)

---Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Closing Mass with Bishop Bradley: St. Augustine Cathedral (542 W. Michigan Ave.,

Kalamazoo, MI 49007)

---Wednesday, July 25th at 6 pm

Religious Freedom Week: Serving Others in God’s Love We are called to follow Christ as missionary disciples by serving others and living

our faith in all that we do. Let us take a few moments each day from June 22-

June 29 to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this coun-

try and abroad. Access daily themes, prayers, reflections and other resources at

www.usbbc.org/religiousFreedomWeek.

Witness to Love This evening’s celebration honors engaged and married couples with a dinner

and inspirational talk by the founders of Witness to Love. Please join us Thursday,

June 28 at the Lawrence Educational Center Auditorium - $30/couple. Please

register with Joan at 269/903-0147 or call Socorro Truchan with questions at

269/903-0199, e-mail: struchan@diokzoo.org

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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.

St. Augustine 269-349-1945

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

Dates to Remember:

June 25-28: girls volleyball camp (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.), grades 3 through 8. Call

our school for more information.

September 05 is the next drop-off for the Once in a Blue Moon Sale. Plan

ahead and start gathering treasures to share!

Financial Updates

Weekend 10 June 2018

Weekly Budgeted Amount ............................................................................. $16,346.16

Sunday Collection .............................................................................................. $13,401.95

Children's Envelopes ................................................................................................. $0.50

Difference ............................................................................................................. ($2,944.21)

Roof Fund ..................................................................................................................... $70.00

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, Sr. Parochial Vicar

Rev. John Tuyen Kim Tran,

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Dr. Don Bouchard, Deacon

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

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

Porter, Secretary .. 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

Bulletin Sponsor of the

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value their support!

Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2018 Thank you to all our parish families who have committed their support to this year’s

Bishop’s Annual Appeal. To date we have received pledges from approximately

33% of our parishioners.

Imagine all those who would benefit with 100% participation in this appeal!

If you have not yet made a monthly, or quarterly pledge - please prayerfully

consider joining your sacrifice to this appeal. Giving over time extends your sign of

gratitude for the blessing God has bestowed upon you as well as your dedication

in a year-round donation of your treasures. The Bishop’s Appeal depend on you.

Sharing Faith with Others Jay Landry will be offering a hands-on workshop on how to share the faith this

Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. - noon in Marian Hall at St. Catherine of Siena Parish

in Portage. Please rsvp to Jay at 269/978-2331. Snacks and coffee will be served.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church, or do you know someone who

is? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will be having inquiry sessions on

Tuesday, June 19th, July 17th, and August 14th at 7:00 p.m. They will be held at St.

Thomas More Student Catholic Student Parish, 421 Monroe Street, in the Cougar

room on the main floor of the church. Anyone interested in learning more about

the Catholic Church is welcome to attend. For more information call the

Cathedral office at (269)345-5147 x1104 or email Bret Sunnerville at

bsunnerville@stakalamazoo.com. Most adult Converts were first introduced to the

Faith through a friend. Please reach out to someone you know!