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Readings

Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Jn 1:35-42

Monday 1 Sm 15:16-23 Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday 1 Sm 16:1-13 Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday Saint Anthony, Abbot 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Mk 3:1-6

Thursday 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Mk 3:7-12

Friday 1 Sm 24:3-21 Mk 3:13-19 Saturday Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr;

Saint Sebastian, Martyr 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mk 3:20-21

Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

Mass Intentions

Monday, 15 January 2018

7:00 a.m. Needs and Intentions of the Barrett Family

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Deceased members of our parish community

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

7:00 a.m. The needs and intentions of Bert & Helen Kempkee

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Holy Souls in purgatory

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

7:00 a.m. For those who have wondered from their Catholic faith

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Fr. Wiselaw Lipka

Thursday, 18 January 2018

7:00 a.m. Our Blessed Mother’s pro-life intentions

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

School

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. Vo Family

Friday, 19 January 2018

7:00 a.m. Clarence and Louise Foltz

11:00 a.m. Confessions

12:10 p.m. An increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious

life

Saturday, 20 January 2018

8:45 a.m. Pro Populo

11:00 a.m. Confessions

2:00 p.m. Confessions

4:00 p.m. Louise Beasley

Sunday, 21 January 2018

7:30 a.m. Gene Roberts

9:00 a.m. Confessions

9:30 a.m. Deceased members of the Allmand Family

11:00 a.m. Confessions

11:30 a.m. Richard, Julie and Matthew Speere

St. Augustine Cathedral

Parish Volunteers Needed Many hands indeed make light work and our Cathedral Parish is in need of addi-

tional hands. We are in immediate need of ushers— no previous experience nor

long term commitment required, minimal training, shiny new name badges.

Please call the parish office for a full listing of volunteer opportunities: 345-5147

St. Vincent de Paul Society continues to graciously serve those most in need in our neighborhood and greater

community. St. Vincent also carries religious items for sale. If you feel the call to

serve in this corporal work or to make a financial donation, please call 388-4544.

Please visit our website at www.svdpkzoo.org

or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/svdpkzoo

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From the Office of

Liturgy and Music

As we return to a very short period of

Ordinary Time – just five weekends

before an early Ash Wednesday-

Easter season – we’ll look at the theol-

ogy of vocations as expressed in the

Church’s liturgy documents. The

Church as a whole is in a great need

of particularly priestly vocations and it

is a true blessing to have clergy here

that are committed to doing whatev-

er is needed to try to foster these vo-

cations. These columns will focus on

the Introductions to the liturgical rites

of the two sacraments of vocation:

Matrimony and Holy Orders. These

Sacraments “are directed towards

the salvation of others; if they contrib-

ute as well to personal salvation, it is

through service to others that they do

so. They confer a particular mission in

the Church and serve to build up the

People of God” (Catechism of the

Catholic Church, no. 1534). The sac-

rament of Holy Orders publicly brings

about a particular relationship be-

tween God and humanity: “[t]hrough

sacred Ordination certain of the

Christian faithful are appointed in the

name of Christ and receive the gift of

the Holy Spirit to shepherd the Church

with the word and grace of

God” (RO, no. 1). From the practice

of the Church throughout the centu-

ries, “it is clear that the laying on of

hands and the Prayer of Ordination

bestow the gift of the Holy Spirit and

impress a sacred character in such a

way that Bishops, priests, and dea-

cons are, in their respective ways,

conformed to Christ” (no. 6). In sacra-

mental word and gesture “the Bishop

blesses God and calls upon the gift of

the Holy Spirit for the fulfillment of min-

istry” (no. 6).

Dr. Thomas Fielding

Director of Liturgy and Music

Diocesan and Cathedral News

Life is a Gift Contest Pope Francis calls us to be “sanctuaries of respect life, proclaiming the sacredness

of every human life from conception to natural death.” What does this look like in

your family? Students in 4th—12th grade are encouraged to send in their unique

creations in art, writing, music or video depicting this year’s theme: “Life is a Gift.”

Deadline for entry is 15 February 2018. For more information , visit diokzoo.org/

student-art-contest or contact Socorro at struchan@diokzoo.org ¨ 269/903-0199

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

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

Catholic 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 .

9 Days for Life: JANUARY 18-26, 2018

www.9daysforlife.com

9 Days for Life is a “digital pilgrimage” of prayer and ac-

tion focused on cherishing the gift of every person's life. A

multi-faceted novena highlighting a different intention

each day provides reflections, bonus information, and

suggested actions. Sign up to receive the novena

through a free app, daily emails, or daily text

messages. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to sign up and for information on

how else you can get involved!

#9DaysforLife #OurPrayersMatter

Prayer for Life Join Bishop Bradley, your Christian brothers and sisters and all people of good will

for a Prayer for Life at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 21st in Bronson Park, downtown

Kalamazoo. Participants are invited to bring a donation of diapers and baby

wipes to support the ministry of Caring Network and Alternatives of Kalama-

zoo. Light refreshments will be available afterward at the Crowley Center here at

St. Augustine Cathedral. In case of inclement weather, the prayer will take place

at the Crowley Center. Please check the diocesan website or call 269-903-0177

to confirm the location of the prayer.

In observance of the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children,

Bishop Bradley will celebrate Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral

6:00 p.m. on 22 January 22.

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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.

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

Sunday Collection for 01/07/2018 ..................................................................... $14,846.37

Children's Envelopes ................................................................................................... $17.00

Mailed in through 01/09/2018 ......................................................................... unavailable

Difference ........................................................................................................... unavailable

Roof Fund ................................................................................................................. $1,088.00

Christmas + Solemnity ............................................................................................... $724.00

Miscellaneous .................................................................................................... unavailable

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

Bulletin Sponsor of

the Week

Edward Jones-Leon Bennett

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!

St. Augustine Food Pantry 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. We are also in need of your volunteer talents: 269/343-3663.

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

Christmas Flower Memorials In addition to those contributors noted on our Christmas poster and in the Christ-

mas bulletin, the following have also contributed to our Christmas floral décor:

Gregory Brown

John Hilliard in memory of Frank, Marjorie and Sgt. James Hilliard

M/M Edward Kozerski in memory of Max, Mary and Marth Orgin

Martin, Mary, Julius & Theodore Kozerski

Irene Stec

Great Adventure Bible Timeline Our adult Bible study by Jeff Cavins resumes 17 January and meets every

Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Crowley Center. Call the Parish Office for addi-

tional information, a calendar and text book availability: 345-5147. Please join us!