CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE, LARCHMONT, New York APRIL 08, 2018

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

Pastor’s Corner

CHOCOLATE EGGS AND JESUS RISEN In a reflection upon the meaning of Easter and the impact which Jesus’ resurrection should have on believers, C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) recounted the story of a very small and very de-vout boy who was eager for Easter and the season of joy it would inaugurate. He was heard murmuring what must have been a poem of his own composition; it began, “Chocolate eggs and Jesus risen. . .” Lewis suggested that for his age the boy’s poem evinced admirable piety; he also noted that the time would come when the child would be able to distinguish the spiritual reality of Easter from the popular festivities which surround it. Once he has distinguished, then he must choose which aspect of the feast will be his focus. If he puts the spir-itual first, he shall taste something of Easter in the chocolate eggs. However, if he puts the eggs first, they will soon be noth-ing more than candy. They will have taken on an independent and, therefore, a rapidly-fading significance. Through Thomas, the Johannine author makes his case that authentic faith lies somewhere beyond the realm of touching and feeling. A faith that relies on empirical proof is not faith but pure cold logic masquerading as a sincere search for the truth. Just as the love of God for sinful humanity defies logic, so also do the death and resurrection of Jesus by which we have been saved. To plumb this mystery, cold logic and calcu-lating rationality must yield to the greater effort of faith. Through Thomas, the Johannine author also makes a case for the place of doubt in the life of the believer. Not a weakness or personal flaw, doubt is an integral aspect of the journey to faith; doubts arise when beliefs are valued and seriously ex-amined. Thomas is held out to believers as an exemplar be-cause he was not detoured by doubt but, through his doubting was drawn to deeper faith and commitment. Through Thom-as’ profession, “My Lord and my God,” the evangelist and the early church enunciated their faith in the risen Jesus as Kyrios and Theos, I.E., as Christ-Messiah, as Savior and as God. Each time we, who have not seen and yet believe, join in this pro-fession of faith with our lips as well as our lives, we are blessed; chocolate eggs and Jesus risen . . . What more could we want? Celebration April 1999

MASS INTENTIONS

Week of April 9th — April 15th

Monday, April 9th 7:45 am Laurier (Burt) Bouchard 9:00 am Madeline T. Rispoli Tuesday, April 10th 7:45 am Christian Dunn 9:00 am Marcial Chiong Wednesday, April 11th 7:45 am Jocelyn Gill-Cloutier 9:00 am Maria Nied Thursday, April 12th 7:45 am Jennie 9:00 am Armond & Anne Proudian Friday, April 13th 7:45 am Ed Fitzpatrick 9:00 am Jane Hofmann Saturday, April 14th 9:00 am Peter Feuerbach 5:00 pm Jean Paonessa

Sunday, April 15th 9:00 am John & Mary McGoey 10:30 am Michael Naughton

12:00 pm Pierre Drogoul 5:00 pm Michael Vivolo

NOTE FROM THE PASTOR:

“We are Easter people, and Alleluia is our song.” St. Augustine

WE PRAY

For those who are ill, including: Sandy Albert, Cindy Augustine, Ellen R. Barbieri, Peter Benjamin, Frank Booth, Nelly Carillon, Debbie Coangelo, Teresa Cogan, Caryn Colombo, Conall Crean, Bernier De Comes, David DiPietro, Mary Ann Dolan, Marlene Dufort, Mark Elliott, Loren Finnell, Mary Elizabeth Fraioli, Marty Gary, Robert Glickman, Alessandria Glickman, Eleanor Gordon, Kerry Hegarty, Robert Heyde, Harvey and Mary Humphrey, Carol Hrabsky, Fred Kriegel, Dorothy & Dave Lakso, Zach-ary Lawrence, Rose Leghorn, Lori Lamberti, Mary Lou Mannix, Martin Martinez, Bob Morris, Calum Murray, Elizabeth Murray, Patricia Clifford Newman, Doris Nogueira, Scotty Norton, Doris O’Toole, Jack Pastor, Da-vid Reilly, Annmarie Shower, Susan Testa, Annette Treacy, Joan Troccoli, Carol Ulmer, Rosemary Walsh, Nicholas James Walsh, Martin Waters, Missy Wey, Mary Williams, and Billy Zarcone.

We also pray for all those intentions in our Book of Prayer in the vestibule of the church.

May all find healing and comfort in Jesus Christ.

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BEREAVEMENT GROUP The next session of the Bereavement Support Group will began Monday, April 9th for eight sessions at 1:00 pm in the rectory. The group is available to provide pas-toral care and comfort to those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Please call 914-834-1220 to register or for more info email srmuriel@staugustineny.org.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP We are grateful to all who contribute so generously each week. We do recommend that you use parish en-velopes or ParishPay. Please call the rectory for details or to register.

Total Collection this week—$23,412.50 Total ParishPay was $4,500.00 Total Collection — $27,912.50

Good Friday—Holy Land Total—$1,037 Attendance Last weekend was 1,945

Thank you for your support and generosity.

RENEW + REBUILD ST. AUGUSTINE’S 125th

ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN We have been introduced to our Parish’s historic 125th Anniversary Campaign. Already over 224 families have made pledges and gifts from $100 to $100,000 and higher totaling a little more than $1,983,000. As im-portant as it may be to reach our Campaign goal of $2,000,000, we are hopeful that all parishioners will par-ticipate In this Campaign at a level consistent with their means and which reflects the importance of this Parish in their lives. Please help St. Augustine not only honor and preserve its past but also prepare for its future. Cam-paign pamphlets and pledge cards are in the pews and in the vestibule of the church. Please thoughtfully consider supporting the Campaign. Pledges may be returned to the Rectory or placed in the collection basket. There will be no Cardinal’s Appeal at St. Augustine this year.

Many Thanks for your generosity & support.

BE WELCOMING It makes a difference to have someone meet you at the door! Greeters are needed

for Masses on Saturday evenings and all Sunday Masses. Please consider coming 15 minutes early to the Mass you attend. Please contact Carla Henderson, Car-la.hendo@gmail.com.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED We are looking for responsible and reliable altar

servers for the Ministry of Acolyte. Must be flexible to serve at various Masses a few times a month. We are looking to replace those servers who are moving on at the end of the school year. Requirements: Must be in 4th grade or higher. Training will be required. Please call the rectory for details or deaconbob@staugustineny.org.

GOLDEN JUBILEE MASS Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anni-versary anytime during 2018 are invited to attend the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with

Cardinal Dolan at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 3 at 2:15 pm. Pre-registration is required. Please call the rectory, 914-834-1220 to register no later than May 14th.

SMALL GROUP SCRIPTURE STUDY Have you ever wanted to know even more about the Bible but didn’t know where to start? Join a small group to study the Scriptures together! Current groups are studying the Book of Isaiah and the Story of Israel as well as the Gospel of Luke, this season’s lectionary. Soon two new studies will start, the Panorama of the New Testa-ment—-good for your first study as well as for a follow-up to other studies—-and the Acts of the Apostles, the story of what happened to the first disciples of Christ after the Resurrection. Groups of 8—12 meet once a week, during the day or the evening as well as on weekends, for 5—8 weeks. The materials are instructive as well as soul-searching; they meet you at your own level. You will hear the Sunday Gospel with a new heart!

PARISHWIDE LITURGY IN CELEBRATION

We need your help with planning the Parishwide Mass of our 125th Anniversary Year in early June. Are you ar-tistic (banner making) or are you a welcoming type (greeters & ushers)? Would you like to help write special prayers and intentions? The Parish Council could also use help planning the Parish Picnic which will follow the Mass. Event planners, cooks & bakers, composters & cleaners and more will be needed for this intergenerational event. Please email LDoyle@staugustineny.org to offer your talents!

CLOTHING AND KITCHEN ITEM DRIVE

The next St. Augustine Clothing Drive for the Little Sisters of the Assumption in Harlem, NY is scheduled for Sunday, May 6th, 9:00 am—1:00 pm in the cafeteria. Most needed items include: Men’s, Women’s and Chil-dren’s clothing as well as bedding, linens, towels, acces-sories, shoes and kitchen items. (Please no VCR tapes or books, computers, printers or ripped or stained clothing.) If you would like to help sort and load, kindly let us know. For questions and or to volunteer, contact Hillary Collins at cucciah@gmail.com.

GIVE US THIS DAY Join our parish subscription of this monthly devotional booklet. Nourish your relationship with Christ through its daily prayers and reflections: read about the lives of the saints and be inspired by their love and devotion. For a sample of this monthly or to subscribe for one year for $25, please email LDoyle@staugustineny.org.

MOVING? NEW TO THE PARISH? Our warmest welcome to all who worship with our parish family, whether long-time residents or newly ar-rived in the parish. If you are not registered, or need to update our records, please complete this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the rectory or regis-ter by visiting the Parish website at www.staugustineny.org/register.

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The items requested for April SOUP, PASTA & CEREAL

Donations of food can be left in the baskets at the front & side entrances to the church during

the day and especially from the children during every 10:30 am Sunday Mass.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

RISE UP—- WE KNEAD YOU! We always give thanks for volunteers among us And, with particular fervor (says a little birdy), For those serving donuts after the 10:30! So, if Sunday hospitality is close to your heart, Sign up for a chance to do your part. The burden is light and the yoke is easy—- And you get to know Margaret Paganini!

(For more information, contact Margaret at margaretberetta@gmail.com)

RDC CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Thursday, April 12, 7—8:30 pm—”Are you caring for an aging parent: What you should know—Self Care, Medicare, Medicaid, Estate Planning” Neil Rimsky, Esq’, Cuddy and Fedder, and Sandy Chaiken, LCSW, former complex hospital system social worker. RSVP psheri-dan@divinecompassion.org/914-798-1103. Program will be held at the RDC Center, 52 N. Broadway, White Plains, rdccenter.org. Admission is Free. Free 6 Week Employment/Networking Support Group, Tuesday evenings 6:30—8:00 pm—April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 & 22. Topics: Job Trends, The Meyers Briggs Inventory, Resume Preparation, Interviewing, Branding and Linkedin. The program is held at The White Plains Education & Training Center, 303 Quarrapas St., White Plains. For information and to register, psheri-dan@divinecompassion.org/914-798-1103.

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL REUNION A Reunion Dinner is planned for the St. Augustine School Classes of 1967, 1968, and 1969 at Larchmont Shore Club May 19th from 5:30—10:30 pm. Mass at St. Augustine Church, May 20th at 10:30 am. Everyone wel-come!! For info or to reserve a seat, contact Barbara Spencer Ward at BFMSW2003@aol.com or Jimmy Scully at JVScully@gmail.com.

FORMED.ORG We hope you are enjoying the free parish sub-scription to www.formed.org with access to Cath-

olic on line programs, movies, audios, and books. Regis-ter with parish code RNBYV2 and enjoy. Today is the Solemnity of Divine Mercy Sunday. Study: Divine Mercy or Forgiven. Watch: Ocean of Mercy or Confession. You can also Listen to: Being All In, Confession, The Saving Power of Divine Mercy, The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, Can You Trust God?

BORDER CONTROL VS. LOVE THE STRANGER

According to the United Nations, there are 65 million displaced people in the world today. Wars and persecu-tion have driven more people from their homes than at any time since UN record-keeping began. Join us for a look at how our faith traditions grapple with the need to maintain safety and security with the religious imperative to love the stranger. This program will explore text and history and apply it to the present. Speakers include, Pro-fessor Elizabeth Collier and Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer. Monday, April 23rd, 7:30 pm, Iona College, Thomas J. Burke Lounge, Spellman Hall, New Rochelle, New York. This event is free and open to the public. Light refresh-ments served. RSVP to ajcwestfair-controlvslove.eventbrite.com or call 914-948-5585.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Thomas Peter Fisher who

will receive Confirmation, Eucharist and Reception into Full Communion of the Catholic Church on April 8th at the 12:00 pm Mass. May Thomas continue to find strength in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and support in our community’s prayers and example.