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Church of St. Augustine - Larchmont, NY Church of St. Augustine - Larchmont, NY

Weekly Bulletin

ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH, LARCHMONT, N.Y.
NOVEMBER 16, 2008
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

NOTE FROM THE PASTOR

"Since you were faithful in small matters, share your master's joy." Matthew 25:23

Instruction Corner

PROV. 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
In his book Everyday Greatness (Rutledge Hill Press, Nashville, Tenn.: 2006) Stephen R. Covey affirms that occasionally the world witnesses a heroic feat or discovers a person with a truly rare and remarkable talent. Every now and then a scientist makes a pivotal discovery or an engineer designs a remarkable device. Every so often, politicians manage to sign a bold peace agreement or initiate a project that will revolutionize space travel. Yearly celebrations reward significant talents and accomplishments in every field from acting to athletics, from music to mathematics. These singular people and events often make the headlines and enjoy what American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987) once called "15 minutes of fame."
But, says Covey (op. cit.), most people are aware of another type of greatness, a quieter version that rarely makes the evening news. Covey calls this "everyday greatness." It has to do with character and contribution. Everyday greatness is a way of living, not a one-time event. It attests to who a person is rather than what they have; it centers on motives and small and simple deeds rather than grandiose ones. Everyday greatness is precisely that quality reflected in the worthy woman featured in today's reading from the book of Proverbs.
Given the status of women in post-exilic Judah, early readers of these words may have been surprised to see a woman featured as one who possessed wisdom that rendered her great.
In both Hebrew (Hokmah) and Greek (Sophia), the word for wisdom is feminine, hence the name Lady Wisdom (Prov 8-9). The figure here stands out as a model of everyday greatness for men and women alike. Obviously, gender did not deter the early Christian authors, who would later refer to Jesus as the very wisdom of God (1 Cor 1:24).
Celebration, November 2008

GOD'S PLAN FOR GIVING-TITHING

LAST WEEK'S COLLECTION WAS $9,571.
LAST YEAR'S COLLECTION WAS $9,548.
Attendance last week was 910; last year 993.
The second collection next week is for Thanksgiving-Human Development Contribution.
Please remember St. Augustine's in your will.

FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE

O Prince of Peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in military service.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

1st Time- Francesco Paganini and Melissa Rubicco

WE PRAY

For those who are ill, especially Kathleen Baker, Julia Carlo, Nicholine Cerbone, Teresa Colgan, Kathryn Dolan, Charles Donovan, Fr. Donald Driscoll, Frances Fusco, Mary Jordan, George McLaughlin, Jenna Mussolini, Bill O'Connor, Dr. John Piro, Joan Porrazzo, Nicholas Rey, Regina Riley, Mary Rizzo, Joe Vandernoot, Irene Van Eyck and Sara Venturi. May they find healing and comfort.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

APPEAL SUNDAY

Next weekend we participate in the special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. For 38 years, this initiative of the Catholic Church has worked to create lasting solutions to the problem of poverty through real community change. The Campaign has funded thousands of projects nationally and more than 100 in the Archdiocese of New York that have empowered people to work together to solve community problems, create jobs, and build affordable housing. The Campaign gives us an opportunity to respond to the Gospel's call to solidarity with the poor. Please give generously.

MASS INTENTIONS-WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17TH

Monday, November 17th
6:45 am Grace Giordano and Rose Adamo
9:00 am Thomas Cassarini
Tuesday, November 18th
6:45 am All Souls
9:00 am Carlos Acerbi
Wednesday, November 19th
6:45 am James Hogan
9:00 am Peggy Dyer
Thursday, November 20th
6:45 am
9:00 am Mary Ann Marx
Friday, November 21st
6:45 am Dr. Joseph John Franzetti
9:00 am John and Mary McGoey
Saturday, November 22nd
9:00 am Denise Temporo
5:00 pm James Treacy

ST. AUGUSTINE'S HOLLY PARTY

The Annual Holly Party 2008 will be held on Friday, December 5th, starting at 12 Noon in the "Msgr. Walter F. Kenny Hall" (formerly the Auditorium). We especially invite all new parishioners to our parish. Please send in your reservation, and we will make sure that you are welcomed and seated at an appropriate table. We ask you all to start organizing your table(s) and send your reservation(s) - $10.00 per person - before December 1st to: Annalea Ricci, 8 Iden Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. 10538, 834-7443.

If you have any "gifts" to donate for the Holly Party, or if you want to lend a hand in any way, please contact Anne-Mieke Smeets or Ann Meehan at 834-1230. It is a tradition to bring a new unwrapped gift (wrapping paper separate) to the Holly Party to put under the Christmas tree to benefit the children of the incarcerated mothers at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. The gifts are for children ages infant to 16 year olds! Gift ideas are: dolls of color, games, sports balls, puzzles, paint sets, toys, clothing, etc.

ALTAR SERVERS-NOVEMBER 22 AND NOVEMBER 23

Saturday, 5:00 pm - J Doherty, S Doherty, K Doherty
Sunday, 9:00 am - J Dziwura
10:30 am - A Federspiel, H Federspiel, A Jenkins
12 Noon - J Dziwura, C Summo, J Provencher
5:00 pm - M Feld, P Jeffry

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus are looking for new members to help continue and expand its service to our parish and community. All men over the age of 18 who value faith, family, community (and fun), please consider joining our council of the largest lay Catholic organization in the world. For more information, please visit our website: http://home.catholicweb.com/larchmontknights/.

INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING
PRAYER SERVICE AND RECEPTION 2008

Our parish will host the annual Larchmont Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Tuesday, November 25th, at 7:30 pm. A reception will follow. This one special time of the year the members of all the Houses of Worship in Larchmont come together in Thanksgiving. Please bring a gift of packaged or canned food for the Hope Food Pantry. Following the service, join us for refreshments.

FR. BENEDICT GROESCHEL'S ANNUAL GIFT COLLECTION FOR NEEDY CHILDREN

If you would like to provide Christmas gifts for the children of one of the very poor families which Fr. Benedict knows in the South Bronx, please send an index card with your name, address, phone number and the number of children you wish to buy presents for to Cathy Hickey, 9 Bishop Place, Larchmont, NY 10538, or call her at 834-6907 or Mary Gail Barry at 834-1505. We recommend 3 presents for each child and will send names and ages of your children by December 5th with instructions for delivery to Fr. Benedict at Trinity Retreat in Larchmont.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Maria Chan -Twomey, 6th grade catechist, will be awarded the Level 1 and Level 2 Catechetical Teaching Certificates at a special recognition ceremony on November 16 at Maryknoll. Most Rev. Gerald T. Walsh will preside at the ceremony. Our congratulations go out to Maria for this time-honored achievement that entails a minimum of 80 hours of classes in catechesis, theology, spirituality and teaching skills.
On Sunday, November 23rd at the 10:30 family liturgy, our 47 ninth graders will be formally enrolled as Confirmation candidates. They will begin the task of learning what the commitment of this sacrament entails. With their parents, sponsors and the whole parish community surrounding them they will know that they are not alone but supported in their efforts to grow in their faith and enter more deeply in the call first given them at Baptism.

PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT OUR TROOPS THIS CHRISTMAS

Sunday, December 7th, in St. Augustine's Cafeteria from 10:00 am-1:00 pm.
We will again be collecting care items and packing boxes to send to our Troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan at Christmas. This is St. Augustine's 6th effort and we are still going strong! Thanks to the generous support of this parish and others in the community over the past 2-1/2 years, we have sent over 2,000 care packages to many grateful men and women serving our country. We are hoping for another great effort and know that our support is very welcome since so many of our Troops are over there for a 3rd and 4th tour.
As always, we also sincerely appreciate any monetary donations to help defray the shipping costs (each box will cost $10.95). Please make your check payable to St. Augustine's Church and leave in the Rectory or Religious Education Office.
For a complete Soldiers' Wish List of care items to purchase and to see many thank you notes, please go to our website at Carepackagedrive.com. If you know someone currently serving and want us to send them some care packages this Christmas, please forward their addresses to Jennie.McFarland@verizon.net or call 914-576-8258 because we are happy to add them to the list. Thank you for your continued support.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S PARISH ANGEL TREE - 2008

The St. Augustine's community will once again be collecting Christmas presents for families in need. This year we have the names of almost 500 children and families needing gifts. For many, the gifts we give are the only Christmas gifts they receive.
Please consider taking one or more angels from the trees located in the Church vestibule, the auditorium or near the Religious Education office. What a great way to help your child understand the joy of giving! Near each tree you will find a list of the different organizations to which the Christmas gifts will be delivered.
Please follow the wrapping and drop off instructions (Rectory or Religious Ed) on each angel. Please return the gifts with the angel securely attached. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Any questions, please call Anne Avenius at 527-6762 or Sue Romagnoli at 834-7337.

MIDNIGHT RUN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008

The next run will be sponsored by the United Methodist Church, 546 E. Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. Please deliver lunches after 8 pm. If you need to deliver earlier, leave lunches by the side entrance to the white church house on the circle of driveway. Questions, call Amy Brelia 833-3539. Details will follow.
Please pack lunches in gallon Ziploc bags and label with sandwich description.
To volunteer, please call MaryAnn De Feis at 833-1803 by Monday, December 1st.

ARE YOU REGISTERED AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S ? ?

A SPECIAL EFFORT IS BEING MADE TO REGISTER ALL PARISHIONERS
If you are not registered, we ask that you complete the online registration form and submit it via e-mail or print it out and mail it to the Rectory. This will help us keep files up-to-date and meet newcomers.