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Sunday, August 2, 2020
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Virtual Mass, Aug 1 & 2, 2020
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From the pastor July 17, 2020
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SEE BISHOP TALLEY'S DECREE TO END THE SUSPENSION OF MASS BELOW
SEE THE SPECIAL MESSAGES FROM FR. FRANCIS ABOUT ACTIVITIES AT OUR CHURCH
Bishop Talley's Decree Regarding Public Mass
Published June 30, 2020
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Published June 30, 2020
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Special Indulgences Granted by The Holy See
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BREAKING NEWS
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Prayer for a Pandemic
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Food Distribution
The Mid-South Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by the choir is scheduled for Saturday August 8, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until. We need at least 50 volunteers (16 or older). It is understood that all of us will not be able to participate for various reasons but if you are able to volunteer on that date. If you know of other church members, groups, friends, or family members that would like to volunteer, (young men are needed especially), please contact Louise Allen –( Packing Boxes), Shug Williams – (Paper work) Patricia Jones or Verna Green – (loading cars) Volunteers are asked to arrive at 6:00 a.m. and to wear any St. Augustine T-Shirt. We will set up tents, tables for food items and tables for box distribution. We also need a cleanup crew.
We plan to package and distribute food to 400 to 500 families.
Verna Green @901 7892742 or 901 5509311 or
Louise Allen @ 901 4634731
A NOTE FROM THE PASTORS DESK
“WHAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST” (ROMANS 8:35)
Dear brothers and sisters, the Holy Spirit speaks to us through the Apostle Paul in this period when fear grips the hearts of many because of the rising cases of COVID-19 virus. The period during which Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Rome bears striking similarities with our day. Both periods were turbulent and tough. Writing from Corinth (Acts 20:2-3) around 56-58 AD, the Christians in Rome had suffered violent expulsion from their homes in Rome because of their faith in Christ. From the perspective of a secular history, “The Roman historian Suetonius mentions an edict of the Emperor Claudius about A.D. 49 ordering the expulsion of Jews from Rome in connection with a certain “Chrestus,” probably involving a dispute in the Jewish community over Jesus as the Messiah (“Christus”). Though that violent uprooting from their homes happened, the persecution eventually died down and the Jewish Christians returned to their homes. Tough times don't last forever! This pandemic will not last forever. We must remember that.
What can separate us from the love of Christ? The answer is nothing, because God’s love is stronger than all trials and tribulations. The Word of God says, “In all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (Roman 8:36-38). It pays therefore to heed this invitation from the Father above, “Turn to me and be safe, all you ends of the earth, for I am God; there is no other!” (Isaiah 45:22).
Yes, we can take this to the bank, God’s merciful love is eternal. “He is faithful from age to age” (Psalm 100:5). Brothers and sisters, let us hold on to the Lord and say to him. “In you, LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame” (Psalms 31:1, 71:1).
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
A CALL TO GLORY
Thelma Walton, our dear Sister in the Lord, transitioned to the life beyond last week. She was the mother of Billy Walton, a sister to Emma Pickett Williams, a relative of Mrs. Tuesday Hudson, and aunt to Thomas, Stephanie and Rhonda Williams. May the soul of Thelma and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Please lift her up to the Lord continually. The funeral Mass and the rosary will be on Wednesday, August 5th at 11:00 a.m. here at St Augustine. If there are any changes or more details, I will keep you updated.
RECEPTION FOR REVEREND DEACON NORMAN ALEXANDER AND MRS. LINDA ANDERSON, OUR FORMER BOOKKEEPER
As you all know, our beloved Deacon and an Apostle of the Flame of Divine Love has been transferred to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cordova. It is closer to his house and to his young son David’s school. I will certainly miss him for he is an excellent brother to me. I know that you all will miss him but he is still in the Diocese of Memphis. I am proposing that we have a drive-by reception for him and Linda Anderson on Wednesday evening, August 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. More details will be forthcoming.
WELCOME OUR NEW DEACON - REV. ANDREW TERRY!
What a gift for us to receive another firebrand preacher of the Word as a replacement for Reverend Deacon Alexander. His name is Reverend Deacon Andrew Terry. Many of us already know Deacon Terry because he used to be here at St. Augustine before he was transferred to St Paul. Now, he is making a second missionary journey to his beloved St. Augustine Parish. We are blessed to have him back. You know, of course, that our revered and beloved brother Deacon Talley is not going on any transfer. He is very much around. His health is improving, thanks be to God.
MRS. HELEN OLIVER IS STILL IN THE HEALTH MINISTRY
For those of us who may be thinking that Mrs. Oliver is no longer our parish nurse, that is not the case. She has not abdicated!
WHAT’S MORE!
The Lord God says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love, therefore I will continue my faithfulness over you” (Jeremiah 31:3). May the same Lord grant you a glorious weekend! Remain blessed!
Love,
Father Francis Chiawa
“WHAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST” (ROMANS 8:35)
Dear brothers and sisters, the Holy Spirit speaks to us through the Apostle Paul in this period when fear grips the hearts of many because of the rising cases of COVID-19 virus. The period during which Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Rome bears striking similarities with our day. Both periods were turbulent and tough. Writing from Corinth (Acts 20:2-3) around 56-58 AD, the Christians in Rome had suffered violent expulsion from their homes in Rome because of their faith in Christ. From the perspective of a secular history, “The Roman historian Suetonius mentions an edict of the Emperor Claudius about A.D. 49 ordering the expulsion of Jews from Rome in connection with a certain “Chrestus,” probably involving a dispute in the Jewish community over Jesus as the Messiah (“Christus”). Though that violent uprooting from their homes happened, the persecution eventually died down and the Jewish Christians returned to their homes. Tough times don't last forever! This pandemic will not last forever. We must remember that.
What can separate us from the love of Christ? The answer is nothing, because God’s love is stronger than all trials and tribulations. The Word of God says, “In all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (Roman 8:36-38). It pays therefore to heed this invitation from the Father above, “Turn to me and be safe, all you ends of the earth, for I am God; there is no other!” (Isaiah 45:22).
Yes, we can take this to the bank, God’s merciful love is eternal. “He is faithful from age to age” (Psalm 100:5). Brothers and sisters, let us hold on to the Lord and say to him. “In you, LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame” (Psalms 31:1, 71:1).
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
A CALL TO GLORY
Thelma Walton, our dear Sister in the Lord, transitioned to the life beyond last week. She was the mother of Billy Walton, a sister to Emma Pickett Williams, a relative of Mrs. Tuesday Hudson, and aunt to Thomas, Stephanie and Rhonda Williams. May the soul of Thelma and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Please lift her up to the Lord continually. The funeral Mass and the rosary will be on Wednesday, August 5th at 11:00 a.m. here at St Augustine. If there are any changes or more details, I will keep you updated.
RECEPTION FOR REVEREND DEACON NORMAN ALEXANDER AND MRS. LINDA ANDERSON, OUR FORMER BOOKKEEPER
As you all know, our beloved Deacon and an Apostle of the Flame of Divine Love has been transferred to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cordova. It is closer to his house and to his young son David’s school. I will certainly miss him for he is an excellent brother to me. I know that you all will miss him but he is still in the Diocese of Memphis. I am proposing that we have a drive-by reception for him and Linda Anderson on Wednesday evening, August 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. More details will be forthcoming.
WELCOME OUR NEW DEACON - REV. ANDREW TERRY!
What a gift for us to receive another firebrand preacher of the Word as a replacement for Reverend Deacon Alexander. His name is Reverend Deacon Andrew Terry. Many of us already know Deacon Terry because he used to be here at St. Augustine before he was transferred to St Paul. Now, he is making a second missionary journey to his beloved St. Augustine Parish. We are blessed to have him back. You know, of course, that our revered and beloved brother Deacon Talley is not going on any transfer. He is very much around. His health is improving, thanks be to God.
MRS. HELEN OLIVER IS STILL IN THE HEALTH MINISTRY
For those of us who may be thinking that Mrs. Oliver is no longer our parish nurse, that is not the case. She has not abdicated!
WHAT’S MORE!
The Lord God says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love, therefore I will continue my faithfulness over you” (Jeremiah 31:3). May the same Lord grant you a glorious weekend! Remain blessed!
Love,
Father Francis Chiawa
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July 26, 2020
Information for St. Augustine Parishioners:
First Saturday Mass will be held each month at 9am. Afterwards, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be observed
During this time of uncertainty please be aware of these facts developed by our parish leaders to help guide us on a closer walk with Jesus.
Daily Mass has resumed at 12 noon on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Confessions: (Call the church office - 901-774-2297 or email for an appointment for Confessions in the Chapel or Off-Site location determined By Father Francis)
Holy Eucharist: Father Francis will offer on behalf of the entire parish
Find daily and weekly Mass celebrations, news and other updates at the Diocesan website www.cdom.org and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CatholicDioceseofMemphis/
and EWTN www.ewtn.com
Parishioners are encouraged to download the free parish mobile App at www.parishsolutionsco.com/augustine for your phone or tablet in order to receive parish updates via Push Notifications. Also available for Android devices at the Google Play Store and for Apple IOS devices at the App Store
Tithes/Offertory and "I Will Build My Church" donations should be mailed as separate checks to the church office at 1169 Kerr Ave, Memphis, TN 38106
Parishioners can take advantage of a systematic giving method that is currently available by completing an Automatic Withdrawal Form available for download on the parish website https://www.staugustinememphis.net/donate.html. Currently, this is available only for your regular tithes/offering. Simply complete the form and mail it to the church office.
eGiving from this website, mobile app or text is still in development for secure offertory donations by checking account directly to the St. Augustine account(s). This will make collection counting quicker and improve bookkeeping efficiency in the church office
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A NOTE FROM OUR HEALTH MINISTRY
The current status of the COVID-19/coronavirus has shifted globally quickly. It requires unequivocally vigilance and care. Due to privacy laws, we are not at liberty to discuss any personal information about anyone. We want to encourage you to remain vigilant in following all preventive tips and responsive protocol outlined by the health department, which we believe will be your best source of the latest and most useful Information. In addition to following the instructions of the health officials, check the following link for the latest information and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http:/www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/
Some of the symptoms of COVID-19, may appear 2-14 days after contact may include
fever, cough, shortness of breath. Illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness to include: trouble breathing, persistent cough, persistent pain and or pressure in the chest, bluish lips or face, new confusion or inability to arouse.
If you have any symptoms please seek testing and limit your contact with others until you do. Contact your medical provider for other concerns.
- From a local community leader - "Call this number for food stamps for everyone. 1-855-635-4370."
- Tennessee COVID-19 Case Tracking website (State and County info) - myutk.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/a4614b1566f44f559d9c5995ebe9c49d
- Health Department COVID-19 Data for Shelby County (includes numbers of confirmed cases by zip code; updated daily) - https://insight.livestories.com/s/v2/covid-19-data-page/8a6ba562-bc6f-4e58-bdcc-c211b6be539c
In Memoriam
Mrs. Audrey Allen went home to Eternal Glory July 5. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, July 10 at St. Augustine. Please keep her family and all the souls of the dearly departed in your prayers.
Mrs. Emma Williams passed away June 28. The funeral services were held at St. Augustine Catholic Church on Monday, July 6, 2020. Please uplift Mrs. Williams and her family.
Ms Yvonne Lomax Bradford, niece of Hildred Lomax, passed June 6. Please keep her family and all the souls of the dearly departed in your prayers.
Parishioner David Wright entered into eternal rest on May 19. Please keep the Wright family and all the souls of the dearly departed in your prayers.
Parishioner Carolyn Shaw passed away on Holy Thursday, April 9. Please keep Ms Shaw and her family in your prayers.
Mr. Timothy Alexander, brother of our parishioner Mrs. Susie Swift, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Mr. Alexander will be taken to Louisiana for the memorial. Please add him and Mrs. Swift in your prayers.
The funeral Mass was held for Dr. William H. Sweet on Friday, April 3. Please keep Dr. Sweet and his family lifted up in prayer.
Dr. Lenard Wells passed away Mar 21 in Milwaukee, WI. Please keep his wife Coreen and family in our prayers.
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God's servant, Rev. Chester Smith, SVD, co-founder of the Bowman Francis Ministry in Indianapolis, IN and the National Black Catholic Men's Conference went home to be with the Lord. Father Chester, who frequently celebrated Mass here at St. Augustine over the years, transitioned on Wednesday, April 8.
He fought the good fight, he completed his course, he kept the faith. Go brother and enjoy your eternal reward. All are requested to continue to uplift him and his family. The Fr. Chester Smith SVD Virtual Memorial Celebration can be viewed here |
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The 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal has officially begun. Please prayerfully complete your pledges or make donations.
Remember to return your pledge card by mailing it to the Diocese of Memphis or placing it in the offertory basket. If you did not receive a pledge card, copies are available in the narthex. To reach our parish goal, we are seeking 100% participation. Every gift is important and every gift helps.
For more information on how your donations are used go to the diocesan website.
The installation of Bishop David Talley live-streamed April 2, 2019
St. Augustine welcomes our new bishop, The Most Reverend David Talley of Alexandria, LA was installed as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Memphis on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Father Francis Chiawa was installed at St. Augustine on Dec. 10, 2017 by former Bishop Martin Holley
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