St. Augustine Catholic Church July 18, 2021 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus wanted his disciples to come away and spend time alone with him. This is what we seek and find in our

life of prayer and in our celebration of the Eucharist.

(Rev) Dr. Francis Chiawa, Pastor Rev. Mr. Curtiss Talley, Deacon and Rev. Mr. Andrew Terry, Deacon

Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) Before 4:00pm Mass on Saturday; Before 8:00am and 11:00am Mass on Sunday Baptism, First Penance and Eucharist, Confirmation: Please contact the parish office at 774-2297. Weddings: The parish welcomes all those who wish to be married in our Church, if at least one party of the couple is Catholic or intends to be Catholic. Contact the church office at least 6 months prior to the wedding to make arrangements. Funerals: Contact Mrs. Marilyn Coleman at 901-849-2808 as soon as possible after the death of a loved one. Please call the church office to give notification of hospitalization, confinement to a nursing home or facility for the aging.

Parish Mission Statement

We are predominantly African-American by birth and Catholic by choice. We are empowered to proclaim the Good News of Jesus through the Word, the Eucharist and service.

Items for publication must be transmitted electronically to karen.owens@staugustine.cdom.org by 10:00am Tuesday

STAFF MASS TIMES Bookkeeper Facilities Director Wednesday-12:00pm (Church)

Angela Delaney Karen Owens Thursday-12:00pm (Church)

DRE Ministers of Music Friday-12:00pm (Church)

Annye Hughes Gwen Atkins 1st Friday of the month—10:30am (Church)

Health Ministry Robert Clayborne Saturday-4:00pm (vigil)

Helen Oliver Leo Davis, DMA Sunday-8:00am & 11:00am

Admin to the Pastor Youth Ministry Phone: 901-774-2297 Fax: 901-774–1067

Valerie Makarsky Dr. Mary McConner Web: www.staugustinememphis.net

Office closed from 12:00pm until 1:00pm

E-Mail: staug.info@staugustine.cdom.org

Quote of the week

“The spiritual virtue of a sacrament is like light - although it passes

the impure, it is not polluted.”

ST. Augustine

1169 Kerr Ave., Memphis, TN 38106

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Moments in Black history

Ira Aldridge was an American-born actor who went on to international fame when he arrived in

Europe to further his career. Aldridge is considered the first African-American actor to gain world-

wide acclaim, and the first Black actor to find fame in a foreign nation. Ira Frederick Aldridge was

born on July 24, 1807 in New York City to free Black parents. As a young student at the African

School, Aldridge was exposed early on to the works of Shakespeare and developed a zeal for act-

ing. While in his teens, Aldridge joined a Black acting troupe and then got his first professional

break in the 1820s. Together with William Henry Brown and James Hewlett, he helped form the

African Grove Theatre, the first African-American owned and managed theatre in America. With

acting jobs scarce in America due to racism and the like, Aldridge traveled to Liverpool, England

in 1824, struggling there as well early on before he found success interpreting Shakespeare. By

the 1830s, Aldridge had found solid footing as an actor and earned the name “The African Rocius”

after Roman actor Quinton Rocius Gallus.

St. Augustine Catholic Parish

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Daniel Gregory, Valerie Snipes, Ryan

Wiggington (7/18) Laura Mayfield (7/19)

Richard Chambers, Leenard Jennings (7/20) Alex

Dowie, Karen Franklin, David Taylor (7/21)

Carol Boyd, Anisa Lacey, Ethel McKnight,

Laverne Randolph (7/22) Dorothy Katoe , Carl

Reynolds (7/23) Yvonne Davis (7/24)

Prayer List

Nursing Homes/Rehab Centers: Mr. Harold Ad-

ams Beamon (Christian Care Center, 6500 Kirby

Gate Blvd., Memphis, TN 38119) Ms. Tina Crawford

(Signature Healthcare of Memphis) Mr. Floyd

Shavers (Parkway Health & Rehab)

Ill/Shut-Ins: Mrs. Gloria Alsandor, Mrs. Annie Beck, Mr. Gerald Bond, Mr. Eugene Brassell, Mrs. Patricia Cowart, Mr. Robert Crowley, Mrs. Maureen Davis, Ms. Sharl Golden, Mrs. Vivian Harris, Ms. Bernice Hayes, Mr. Darrell Hollimon, Mrs. Ernes-tine Hollimon, Mr. Maurice Hooker, Sr., Mr. Marvin Housley, Sr., Mrs. Mae Johnson, Mrs. Pat Lacey, Mr. Michael Lemon, Mrs. Freda Martin, Mrs. Grace Milburn, Mrs. Sandra McGhee, Mrs. Florine McMil-lan, Mrs. Hattie Moore, Mr. Raymond Moore, Sr., Mrs. Theresa Varnado, Mr. Ben Wells, Mr. Eric Wells, Mr. Joe L. White, Mrs. Geraldine Whit-thorne, Dr. Joyce Young and Dr. Joseph Young.

May Their Souls Rest in Peace

July 18-24

July 18: Blanche Roberts, Charlie Hipple, Dora Mitchell, Emma Hawkins

July 19: William Goodloe, Jean Gilliland

July 20: Turner Gilmore, Jr.

July 21: Richard Washington, Earl Taylor

July 22: Janet E. Woods

Next Sunday’s Readings July 25, 2021 2 Kings 4:42-44 Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

DEDICATING THE CHAPEL TO ARCHBISHOP

JIM LYKE Though the tabernacle containing the

Blessed Sacrament is now in the Church, our chapel still

remains a place of prayer and encounter with the Lord. In

it, we celebrate the sacraments of anointing and confes-

sion, we light the votive candles and pray for God’s

blessing. We shall also build and keep a befitting reli-

quary of glass encasing for the relic of St Augustine, our

patron there. Therefore, I propose that we name this holy

place, Archbishop Jim Lyke Chapel.This helps us to never

forget our beloved Franciscan pastor, musician, innovator

and composer who left an endearing mark in the lives of

all who knew him. Some of us became Catholics thanks to

his invitation. Please may this be for us a reminder to

seek intercession of Archbishop Lyke which may lead to

the opening of the cause of his canonization.

HONORING SULLIVAN YOUNG, A TEACHER OF

FAITH We shall reverently place the name of Sullivan

Young on the glass encasing reliquary that will contain

the relic of St Augustine, the Doctor of Grace. It will be

our way of honoring this illustrious brother who was an

eminent catechist and teacher of faith in our parish and in

our Diocese. If you have an objection to this and to nam-

ing our chapel after Archbishop Lyke, please let me know.

THE PASSING OF SISTER NICK May many of us

who knew and loved Sr Nick Catrambone take heart at her

passing. She transitioned at the hour of Mercy on Mon-

day, July 12, 2021. We shall plan and celebrate a memori-

al Mass in her honor as soon as possible. Our condolences

especially to her beloved Sisters of Charity of Blessed

Virgin Mary and especially our own Sr Jackie who

worked very closely with her as a friend, co-worker and

sister of the same family.

CONFIRMATION OF OUR CHILDREN AND MY

SILVER JUBILEE MASS On July 25, 2021, our Bishop

will be with us at the 11:00 a.m Mass to celebrate Mass of

thanksgiving for my silver jubilee and to confirm our

young confirmandi. Please may you know that we will

still celebrate 4:00 pm and 8:00 am that weekend to give

room for people who may not be comfortable with the

crowd at 11:00 am.

SALUTATION AND BLESSINGS!

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

How are you today? We thank God for the gift

of another day. Please remain blessed and highly

favored.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD The Lord we worship in whom we live, move

and have our being is our shepherd. That means

come rain, come shine, we shall not worry or be

afraid. He got our back. Are you knee-deep in

any situation that brings anxiety? You are not

alone. The Lord of hosts is with you the God of

Jacob is your stronghold.” The Song, Promises

written by Joe L Barnes, Carrington Gaines et al

says it all: “Though the storms may come and

the winds may blow I’ll remain steadfast. And

let my heart learn when you Lord speak a word

it will come to pass.”

As comforting as it is that the Lord shepherds

us, he also invites us to help in shepherding oth-

ers. That takes my breath away!

FIRST CLASS RELIC OF ST AUGUSTINE We now have the inestimable treasure of the

first relic of St Augustine. Williard Schmidt,

a dear friend who lives in Fallbrook, CA se-

cured it and sent it to me as a surprise package

when he knew that St Augustine is my par-

ish. The celebration of the feast of St Augustine

this year and years to come will include a sol-

emn veneration of the first class relic of our pa-

tron saint. Weather permitting, on the feast day

of St Augustine, before the Mass begins, we

shall process around the Church carrying the

relic and praying the rosary. After the Mass, we

shall place the relic on the altar or on an accessi-

ble stand for veneration. Our intention is the end

of the pandemic.

Mr. & Mrs. Allen and Portia Brown

(7/18)

FIRST FRIDAY MASS AND ADORATION. For the month of August, the month of the Immaculate

Heart of Mary, our First Friday Mass and devotion will

be on August 6, 2021. Please come and be part of it.

You will be blessed beyond words.

JOB OPENING We need a part time book-keeper. If you can work dur-

ing the morning hours that will be preferable.

WHAT IS MORE?

The Lord says, “My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord;

I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27).

Love

Father Francis Chiawa