Weekly Bulletin

CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE, LARCHMONT, N.Y.
JANUARY 29, 2012
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NOTE FROM THE PASTOR:

"Jesus taught as one having authority. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit: 'Quiet! Come out of him!'" - Mark 1:21-28

Pastor's Corner

EXORCISM
Compassion is the hallmark of Jesus' God. Consequently, Jesus' healings and exorcisms, which play such a major role in his ministry, are not simply patches on a body destined for death regardless; they are manifestations of God's Reign on earth now, an inbreaking of eternity into time, a revelation of God's merciful nature, a promise of the restitution of all things in the heart of the loving Author of the universe. "But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out the demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you." God's non-violent reign is the overcoming of demonic powers through non-violent means.
Exorcism especially preoccupied the early church. Baptism itself was an entry-exorcism, freeing the initiates from the delusional system that had previously held them in bondage. Exorcism was not, then, a rare and extreme intervention. It was the indispensable prerequisite for getting a "new mind" (metanoia). Jesus' teaching is itself a kind of exorcism, a cleansing of the mind of the misinformation that enslaves people to the Powers. And faith is a healing of blindness, humanity's trained inability to perceive God's presence and deeds even when they are happening before our very eyes.
Walter Wink, Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

We are grateful to all who contribute so generously each week. We do recommend that you use parish envelopes or ParishPay. Please call the Rectory for details or to register.
The Collection for last weekend was $8,379.
Attendance for last weekend was 713.
Thank you for your support.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

1st Time - Erin Keenan and Brian Kirkpatrick

FOOD PANTRY

The item requested for January is Cereal.
Please leave your donations in the back of the church.
Thank you for your continued support.

MASS INTENTIONS
Week of January 30th - February 5th

Monday, January 30th
† 6:45 am
† 9:00 am Tod Parrott
Tuesday, January 31st
† 6:45 am
† 9:00 am Cornelius O'Brien (requested by the Ladies Auxiliary)
Wednesday, February 1st
† 6:45 am Leonard Galasso
† 9:00 pm Edward F. Dillon
Thursday, February 2nd
† 6:45 am
† 9:00 am Margaret Clifford
Friday, February 3rd
† 6:45 am Tim DiPaola
† 9:00 am Mary Greenlee
Saturday, February 4th
9:00 am Cornelius O'Brien
† 5:00 pm Bobby DiGiacomo
Sunday, February 5th
† 9:00 am Robert Bishop
† 10:30 am The Triolo Family
† 12 Noon Todd Parrott
† 5:00 pm Marie Manetta

WE PRAY

For those who are ill, including: Kathleen and Jim Baker, Ellen R. Barbieri, Mary Bonner, Frank Booth, Nelly Carillon, Nicoline Carbone, Jimmy Carolan, Teresa Cogan, Bernier De Comes, Kathryn Dolan, Mary Ann Dolan, Roger Dufort, Kate Fleming, Robert Glickman, Alessandria Glickman, Mary Humphrey, Carol Hrabsky, Mary Jordan, Theresa Kim, Rose Leghorn, Martin Martinez, Eileen McCormack, Virginia McLaughlin, Doris Nogueira, Catherine O'Connor, Mildred Oswald, Jack Pastor, Mary Rizzo, Theresa Schiavone, William Stefanisko, Michael Stevens, Susan Testa, Muriel Twomey and Father Frank Wolfram. May they find healing and comfort in Jesus Christ.

2011 TAX FORMS

If you would like a copy of your 2011 donations to St Augustine Church for tax purposes please contact the rectory at 914-834-1220 or contact Ann Betkowski - https://www.staugustineny.org/contact/annbetkowski - and a copy will be mailed to your home.

WEEKLY OFFERING MADE AUTOMATICALLY

Many parishioners are now making their weekly offering automatically by having it deducted from their checking/savings account or charged to their credit/debit card. For more information about this program, please visit the parish web site www.staugustineny.org and click on Donate Online or contact the Rectory.

FEEDING OUR NEIGHBORS: A CATHOLIC RESPONSE

An Archdiocesan-Wide Drive to Replenish Dwindling Food Pantries
Sunday, January 22nd through Sunday January 29th
Nearly 325,000 children have difficulty affording food, that's 22% of children in the 10 countries of the Archdiocese. Since hunger has no season, we are choosing the week from Sunday January 22 through Sunday January 29 for the Feeding Our Neighbors Campaign.
The simple ways to participate and contribute to the Feeding Our Neighbors: A Catholic Response Campaign are:

• Donate to a collection of money to support emergency food programs
• Participate in the food drive from Sunday, January 22nd - Sunday, January 29th
• Volunteer at a food pantry.

For more information: contact Carlos.Rodriguez2@archny.org, 646-794-3652.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The Bereavement Support Group will meet every other Tuesday in January through May at 2:00 p.m. in the Rectory of St. Augustine's Church; 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/8. The sessions will be facilitated by Sister Muriel and Rosemary Parandelis. If you or someone you know is interested in attending, please call Sister Muriel at the Rectory, 914-834-1220, or contact https://www.staugustineny.org/contact/srmuriel.
Evening sessions can also be made available. Please contact Sister Muriel for details.

ST. AUGUSTINE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Religious Education program is participating with Heifer International which provides families a move to self-reliance by providing animals and training to people in developing countries. Ultimately sustainable farming techniques result and the gift is passed on.
During Lent our children and young people will share their alms in Operation Rice Bowl which addresses hunger all around the world through Catholic Relief Services. •

The STAY Connected Youth Leaders will be packing groceries each month at the CAP Center in Mamaroneck.

The Empty Bowls Project coordinated by our STAY Connected youth is planning its Soup Supper at 6:00 pm on March 18th inviting all parishioners and the community at large to share food and community for eradicating world hunger. Proceeds are given to our local food pantries.

ReDIRECT CHRISTMAS

Thank you to all who have donated so generously to the St Augustine ReDirect Christmas Program. Due to your generosity The Cancer Support Team and The Adult Learning Center of Ursuline Social Outreach will receive a total of $20,165. Thank you one and all for your support.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

Five groups have begun a study of the Gospel of Mark this past week. Please keep your fellow parishioners in your prayers as they embark on this journey---and they will keep all of the parish in their prayers.
(There are a few open slots left on different days and evenings. Call now, as they say in the infomercials! 834-1220 or contact https://www.staugustineny.org/contact/ludoyle.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S IRISH FLEADH

Join Us March 25th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Irish Fleadh, in Kenny Hall, for the whole family. Performances by Bernadette Fee and the band "The Wild Irish Rovers", plus performances by two professional step dancers, "Emerald Fire Dance". For more information call the rectory at 914-834-1220. All Are Welcome!

INTERFAITH COUNCIL

The Interfaith Council will meet on Thursday, February 2nd, at 9:30 a.m. in Sts. John and Paul Rectory meeting room. The speaker will be Erik Conzius, Cantor at Temple Israel in New Rochelle. His topic will be The Power of Music and Prayer.

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012

To enter, couples must be sacramentally married for a minimum of 65 years and reside in the Archdiocese of New York. The longest married couple(s) will be honored on Sunday, February 12th, at St. Patrick's Cathedral at the 10:15 a.m. Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, with a reception to follow. For further information or reservations, please contact Izabella Nagle, 1-646-794-3190, izabella.nagle@archny.org. Mail entries to: Family Life Office, 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Izabella Nagle. Deadline for entries is 2/2/12.

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP

A Free 6-Week Employment/Networking Support Group is being offered at the RDC Center for Counseling and Human Development, 52 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603 on January 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. To register or for more information, call Pat Sheridan, LCSW at 798-1103, www.rdccenter.org.

A CONVERSATION ON GRIEVING A SUICIDE:
HOW TO COPE AND HOW TO SUPPORT

The Bereavement Program of the Archdiocese of New York is sponsoring a talk for those who have suffered a loss due to suicide and for those who would like to learn how they can be supportive of those individuals.
The talk will be presented by Mary Mittiga and Deacon Paul Hveem, who run a suicide survivor bereavement support group in The Bronx. Both have experienced a suicide in their families. They will discuss the facts and myths of suicide, how families and friends can cope with a suicide, and how you can support someone who is grieving a suicide.
Date: Saturday, February 4th, 10:00 am - 12 Noon
Place: St. Philip Neri Church Parish Center
3020 Grand Concourse, Bronx (church basement)
Parking is available (lot is on Villa Avenue). The church is also accessible via Metro North. For any questions, please contact the Bereavement Coordinator, Christina Aucaylle at 646-794-3187 or Christina.aucaylle@archny.org.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST RESULTS

Congratulations to all who participated in the Larchmont Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest on Monday, January 16th. We had a record turnout of 72 boys and girls! Winners in the 10 through 14 age categories move on to the District Free Throw Championships to be held on Saturday, March 3rd, 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Gymnasium.

MIDNIGHT RUN - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

St. John's Lutheran Church (Fenimore Road and Cortlandt Avenue) in Mamaroneck is sponsoring the next Run. Please deliver lunches between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. to Fellowship Hall downstairs. Enter through the red door near parking lot on Cortlandt. To volunteer, please call Pam Joyce at 582-9940 or e-mail reynoldshp@aol.com by Monday, February 6th.
Each lunch should include:

1. Boxed drink (no glass or bagged drinks);
2. Sandwich - turkey, cheese, peanut butter, meatloaf, etc. If you do include ham, please keep it to a minimum as there are men who do not eat ham for religious reasons.
3. Hard-boiled egg (leave in shell);
4. Soft fruit - bananas, pears, oranges, raisins, grapes, canned fruit w/spoon. Apples are ok, but not in every bag. Some men have bad teeth and cannot eat them. The men do trade, so some apples are fine, or you can combine with another fruit.
5. Dessert - individually wrapped: two big cookies, granola or candy bars, brownies, etc.
6. Snacks for later on - pretzels, chips, etc.
7. Napkin

Please pack lunches in gallon Ziploc bags and label with sandwich description.

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.