ST MARY

CATHOLIC CHURCH

207 N Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239 - (360) 678-6536 Mailing Address: PO Box 1443, Coupeville, WA 98239

Rev. Paul Pluth, JCL, Pastor

Parish Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am - 12 noon, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Parish E-mail Information@StAugustineOH.org Visit us on the web at www.StAugustineOH.org

ANOINTING OF THE SICK & HOLY COMMUNION

Please call the Parish Office

CONFESSION

Friday 8:30 am St Augustine

Saturday 4:00 pm St Augustine

3rd Sunday 12:15 pm St Mary

PARISH MINISTERS Pastor Rev. Paul Pluth, JCL

Administration Mary A. Waters

Religious Education: Director

Coordinator

Rowena Harless Mary Rose Anderson

Music Director Kathleen Dodge-DeHaven

Receptionist Peggy McCormick

MASS

Saturday Vigil Filipino Music

5:00 pm 2nd Saturday

St Augustine

Spanish 1st Saturday 7:00 pm St Augustine

Sunday 8:00 am St Augustine

9:30 am St Augustine

11:15 am St Mary

Thu, Fri & 1st Sat 9:00 am St Augustine

Thursday 12:10 pm St Mary

Twenty-fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time 24 September 2017

Today’s Gospel - Jesus’

story of the workers in the

vineyard, ending with the

line, ‘The last will be first

and the first will be last’ is

very puzzling, until we

recall the audience Jesus

was speaking to (and

Matthew was writing for).

The workers who come to work at dawn are the Jews.

The Jews have been God’s chosen people from the

beginning, down through the whole long, hot and

burdensome ‘day’ of history. The workers who start at

5 pm and work for an hour are the Gentiles - the non-

Jews, people like most of us. God included us at the

last in his chosen people through the work of Jesus,

but we receive the equal ‘pay’ on the last day given to

our elder brothers and sisters, the Jews.

St Matthew’s church - in the city of Antioch in Syria -

was moving from being a mainly Jewish-Christian

congregation to being a Gentile Christian parish. St

Matthew used this story of Jesus to ease the tensions

and hurt feelings, and point out the generosity of

God that is greater than earthly fairness. Fr Paul

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER The Women of St. Mary has a box Located in Harrington Hall for collec ng new baby supplies, such as diapers, bo les, formula, clothing, bedding, and much, much more. Place your new items in the box. Your dona ons are always appreciated. Thank You

Dual Chari es Drive Bud Dorr Knights of Columbus

The Bud Dorr Knights of Columbus will be holding a dual drive: Tootsie Roll Drive (dona ons going to the “Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabili es”, basically the Special Olympics) and “Keep Christ in Christmas” Christmas card sales (suppor ng Bud Dorr’s charitable funds specifically to Project Rachel, Pregnancy Center of Oak Harbor, Ryan’s House, and Refund Support Voca ons Program [RSVP]). Tootsie Rolls and Keep Christ in Christmas cards will be located in the breezeway of the church and Harrington Hall a er each 11:15 am Mass.

Announcements, Events & Informa on

Coffee & Donuts Social Time Almost every Sunday, after Mass during the year, members of our parish volunteer their time and talents to keep this activity going. We can always use more people to help so our volunteers who are active now can have time off for vacations, family commitments, etc. This social gathering time is important to many of our parishioners. Please call Alex, the coordinator of this activity, so your name can be added to the list of helpers. You may reach Alex at 360-682-5222. We would also like to remind everyone that there is a donation basket on the refreshments table to place your gracious donations in to help defray the cost of this activity.

Fresh Food Drive for Ryan’s House

Starting Sunday, October 1st we will resume our once a month food drive for the teens served by Ryan’s House. Every first Sunday of the month there will be a cooler in Harrington Hall for your donations. The following are some items needed (fresh not frozen): ground turkey or beef, chicken, meats; fresh fruit & vegetables, yogurt, juices-apple, cranberry, lemonade; Thank you in advance for your support of this ongoing ministry to teens and young adults who are homeless & in need on Whidbey Island. If you have any questions please call Pat at 360-682-5222.

It’s Fall and me to plan for the Women of St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale! Please start thinking of making your unique handmade gi items to donate for the December 2nd

Holiday event. We’ll also need yummy pies, sweet breads, fudge and cookies for this popular bake sale! Mark your calendars!

Sun 9/24

10:45 am Rosary 11:15 am Mass - RIP +Burt & +Joan Blakely, RIP +Dr. Bill Hanley 12:15 pm Coffee & Donuts 12:15 pm K of C Chari es Drive 6:30 pm Lutheran Service

Mon 9/25

The Office is open 9:00 am-12 noon & 1:00-3:00 pm

Thu 9/28

The Office is open 9:00 am-12 noon & 1:00-3:00 pm 11:30 am Rosary 12:10 pm Mass 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Adora on

Sun 10/1

10:00-11:00 am RE gr. K-6 begins 10:45 am Rosary 11:15 am Mass 12:15 pm Coffee & Donuts 12:15 pm K of C Chari es Drive 6:30 pm Lutheran Service

Tue 9/26

The Office is closed

Wed 9/27

The Office is open 9:00 am-12 noon & 1:00-3:00 pm 9:30 am Choir prac ce 6:15-7:30 pm Young Peoples RE cr 4

Sat 9/30

No ac vity

Fri 9/29

The Office is open 9:00 am-12 noon & 1:00-3:00 pm

Your attention please On Sunday, to avoid having your car locked up in the parking lot across the street from the church, please remove it from the lot before 1:00 pm. Thank you!

The and Break-in

Safety Tips When Your Car is Parked in the Church Parking Lot:

♦ Never leave valuables in your car una ended. If possible leave valuables in your trunk before you park. Cars are less likely to be broken into when they appear empty.

♦ Always lock your vehicle and take the keys. ♦ Remove all papers with your personal informa on from

your vehicle. Keep your vehicle tle safe at home. ♦ Never keep a spare key in or on your vehicle. Keep your

keys with you.

Parish Stewardship Weekly Parish Expense $3,055

September 17th $ 1,693

Please remember St Mary in your will. (Please write your ID/envelope number on your checks.)

Prayers - Please pray for all of our families & friends.

Richard Morris, Judi Nagela, John Daly, Kathy Gonzales, Herb Schultz, Jennette Anderson, Dee Gore, David White, Irene Ramirez Hernandez, Lyla Cornish, Cheryl Parrott,

Maddie Rose Haaga, Michael Gerrity, Hugo Gutama, Song and his family, Abbey Lee, Carole Hart, Colleen Patmore, Patsy Hurt

Those who are in college or in the military at home and deployed: Capt. Thomas Allan Bender - USAF PFC Zachary McCormick - Army NG

Please call the office at 360-678-6536 to add or delete someone’s name.

Permission is required from the individual prior to adding their name to the prayer list.

This Week at St. Mary

Connect with Father Paul

ppluth@staugustineoh.org Facebook www.facebook.com/FatherPaulPluth Twitter www.twitter.com/@FatherPaulPluth

Wednesday, October 4th,

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

St. Augus ne

You are invited to join our students in

listening to Ka�e Lodjic, NW Region

Coordinator at Students for Life of America.

“My name is Katie Lodjic, my passion was awakened when I found myself a student at the very pro-choice college campus,

Western Washington University. …”

Journey of Faith for Adults & For Children 7-17 yrs.

– A Journey of Deeper Faith & Relationship with God

Beginning Sept. 7 at 6:30 pm for adults in classroom 1 at St Augustine &

September 14 at 3:00 pm for

Middle School/High School students

in the St. Augustine parish office

* If you and/or your child are not Catholic and would like to explore the

Catholic Faith

* If you are an adult Catholic who has recently come home to the Church, or

• If you want to receive Confirmation or First Communion, or

* Just want to take a “refresher course” or have a few questions and are

wondering –why??¨ Then consider coming to the Journey of Faith

program.

You are being called to communion!

Call 360-675-2303 x 5 to register.

Religious Education News

9/24/17

Registration for St. Mary Religious Education 2017-2018 for grades K-11 is ongoing. Forms are available after the Sunday Mass and registration will continue every Sunday during the month of September. Please register your children!

Registration Fee is $45 for Grades K to 11. We still need teachers and helpers! Please prayerfully consider giving your Time & Talent to the youth of our Parish

Schedule and Classes :

7th-11th grade - Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 pm Beginning this Wednesday, September 27th

K-6th grade - Sundays

10:00-11:00 am Beginning next Sunday, October 1st

For more information, please call the parish office at 360 678 6536 .

Faith Forma�on

Parish Pilgrimage

to

Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine,

Mexico

April 11 - 16, 2018

$2,049 from Sea9le, WA To register or for more informa�on please visit:

www.pilgrimage.com/frpluth

Contact: Mimi Abadesco : (360)-682-5578

Or contact 206 TOURS: (800) 206-8687

Or email: Amanda@206tours and Bika@206tours.com

Printed registra�on forms are in the Parish Office

Blue Round Tablecloths

The blue round tablecloths that we

use for funeral recep�ons are

missing. Is it possible you took them

home to wash and have not yet had

a chance to return them? We would

greatly appreciate it if you would call

the office at 360 - 678 - 6536 and let

us know & return them to the office.

Thank you

Rachel’s Corner Hope and Healing A$er Abor�on

“My heart has been reopened to the voice and

will of God. I feel like my anxiety will be

reduced as I have found comfort and peace

with my life.” -Testimonial Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat. Allow God to fill you with His merciful peace.

November 10-12, 2017

Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673) You are loved with an everlas�ng Love! Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.

October Daily Scripture Readings ����

1 – 26th

Sunday in Ord Time

Ez 18:25-28

Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Phil 2:1-11 or Phil 2:1-5

Mt 21:28-32

2 – Memorial of the Guardian

Angels

Zec 8:1-8

Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 & 22-23

Mt 18:1-5, 10

3 – Tue – 26th

wk in Ord Time

Zec 8:20-23

Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7

Lk 9:51-56

4 – Memorial of St. Francis of

Assisi

Neh 2:1-8

Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6

Lk 9:57-62

5 – Thu – 26th

wk in Ord Time

Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12

Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11

Lk 10:1-12

6 – Fri – 26th

wk in Ord Time

Bar 1:15-22

Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9

Lk 10:13-16

7 – Memorial of Our Lady of the

Rosary

Bar 4:5-12, 27-29

Ps 69:33-35. 36-37

Lk 10:17-24

8 – 27th

Sunday in Ord Time

Is 5:1-7

Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20

Phil 4:6-9

Mt 21:33-43

9 – Mon – 27th

wk in Ord Time

Jon 1:1—2:1-2, 11

Jonah 2:3, 4, 5, 8

Lk 10:25-37

10 – Tue – 27th

wk in Ord Time

Jon 3:1-10

Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8

Lk 10:38-42

11 – Wed – 27th

wk in Ord Time

Jon 4:1-11

Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10

Lk 11:1-4

12 – Thu – 27th

wk in Ord Time

Mal 3:13-20b

Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6

Lk 11:5-13

13 – Fri – 27th

wk in Ord Time

Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2

Ps 9:2-3, 6 & 16, 8-9

Lk 11:15-26

14 – Sat – 27th

wk in Ord Time

Jl 4:12-21

Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12

Lk 11:27-28

15 – 28th

Sunday in Ord Time

Is 25:6-10a

Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6

Phil 4:12-14, 19-20

Mt 22:1-14 or Mt 22:1-10

16 – Mon – 28th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 1:1-7

Ps 98:1bcde, 2-3ab, 3cd-4

Lk 11:29-32

17 – Memorial of St Ignatius of

Antioch, Bishop & Martyr

Rom 1:16-25

Ps 19:2-3, 4-5

Lk 11:37-41

18 – Feast of St Luke, evangelist

2 Tm 4:10-17b

Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18

Lk 10:1-9

19 – Memorial of Sts John de

Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests, &

Companions, Martyrs

Rom 3:21-30

Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab

Lk 11:47-54

20 – Fri – 28th

wk in Ord Time

rom 4:1-8

Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11

Lk 12:1-7

21 – Sat – 28th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 4:13, 16-18

Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43

Lk 12:8-12

22 – 29th

Sunday in Ord Time

Is 45:1, 4-6

Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10

1 Thes 1:1-5b

Mt 22:15-21

23 – Mon – 29th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 4:20-25

Luke 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75

Lk 12:13-21

24 – Tue – 29th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21

Ps 40:7-8a. 8b-0, 10, 17

Lk 12:35-38

25 – Wed – 29th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 6:12-18

Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8

Lk 12:39-48

26 – Thu – 29th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 6:19-23

Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6

Lk 12:49-53

27 – Fri – 29th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 7:18-25a

Ps 119:66, 76, 77, 93, 94

Lk 12:54-59

28 – Feast of Sts Simon & Jude,

Apostles

Eph 2:19-22

Ps 19:2-3, 4-5

Lk 6:12-16

29 – 30th

Sunday in Ord Time

Ex 22:20-26

Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51

1 Thes 1:5c-10

Mt 22:34-40

30 – Mon – 30th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 8:12-17

Ps 68:2 & 4, 6-7ab, 20-21

Lk 13:10-17

31 – Tue – 30th

wk in Ord Time

Rom 8:18-25

Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6

Lk 13:18-21

St. Mary Events

1 9/21/2017 2:37 PMPeggy McCormick

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa

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15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

October 2017

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

November 2017

October 2017

Oct

1 -

7

Oct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

10:00am RE gr K-6 (cr 2-6)

10:45am Rosary

11:15am Mass - INT Our Parishioners

12:15pm Coffee & Donuts

6:30pm Lutheran Service

9:30am Choir practice (CH)

6:15pm 7:30pm Young Peoples RE (cr 4)

11:30am Rosary

12:10pm Mass

1:00pm Adoration

1:00pm Bible Study

7:00pm K of C Officer's mtg (CB)

Office is closed 4:00pm Confession (@ St. A's)

Oct

8 -

14

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

10:00am RE gr K-6 (cr 2-6)

10:45am Rosary

11:15am Mass

12:15pm Coffee & Donuts

6:30pm Lutheran Service

9:30am Choir practice (CH)

6:15pm 7:30pm Young Peoples RE (cr 4)

11:30am Rosary

12:10pm Mass

1:00pm Adoration

1:00pm Bible Study

7:00pm K of C general mtg (CB)

Office is Closed 4:00pm Confession (@ St. A's)

Oct

15

- 21

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

10:00am RE gr K-6 (cr 2-6)

10:45am Rosary

11:15am Mass

12:15pm Confessions will be heard

12:15pm Right to Life breakfast (K of C)

6:30pm Lutheran Service

Office is Closed 9:30am Choir practice (CH)

6:15pm 7:30pm Young Peoples RE (cr 4)

11:00am Finance Council Meeting

11:30am Rosary

12:10pm Mass - RIP +Rollo Spencer

1:00pm Adoration

1:00pm Bible Study

11:00am 2:00pm Octoberfest (HH)

4:00pm Confession (@ St. A's)

Oct

22

- 28

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

WMSC - 2nd collection

10:00am RE gr K-6 (cr 2-6)

10:45am Rosary

11:15am Mass

12:15pm Coffee & Donuts

6:30pm Lutheran Service

9:30am Choir practice (CH)

6:15pm 7:30pm Young Peoples RE (cr 4)

11:30am Rosary

12:10pm Mass - RIP +Burt & +Joan Blakely

1:00pm Adoration

1:00pm Bible Study

4:00pm Confession (@ St. A's)

Oct

29

- N

ov 4

29 30 31 Nov 1 2 3 4

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

10:00am RE gr K-6 (cr 2-6)

10:45am Rosary

11:15am Mass INT Jane Helmer

12:15pm Coffee & Donuts

6:30pm Lutheran Service

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