St. Augustine Church - The Catholic Student Center of Gainesville, Florida                                    

Friday, October 10, 2008
Today's Reading from the New American Bible




College Students:
Learn about our retreats, free dinners, weekly student activities, and other ministries via
this page.


Purchase your Catholic Gators t-shirt in the parish office.


Grad Students and Young Professionals
(ages 22-35):
Join "Augustine Young Adults" (AYA)
Read about our group and upcoming activities
via this page.

College Students:
ALPHA RETREAT
October 17-19


Click here for details
Sign-up in the parish office!

 

Alternative Spring Break Trips!
Interest / Info Session
Sunday, October 12
7 p.m. in Hurley Hall


Two Trip Options:
#1. Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) "Workfest 2009" in Lancaster, Kentucky
#2. "Awakening 2009" at San Miguel Mission in Saltillo, Mexico.

We need YOU!
Join the Coffee & Donuts Hospitality Team
Fellowship after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Mass is made possible by a great team of volunteers. Without more volunteers, we can't continue this ministry. Please consider helping at least one Sunday per month. E-mail mloney@ufl.edu if willing to serve.

 

A web site for married couples of all stages brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
> Daily tips
> Quizzes
> Info, articles and support

www.ForYourMarriage.org


Two easy ways to support St. A's

Online giving allows you to make automatic monthly or special contributions to the Student Center via checking, savings, or credit card accounts. The ministries greatly benefit from the consistency of these gifts. There is NO COST to you for participation and sign-up steps are simple. Enhance the Student Center today by creating your online giving account at www.ParishPay.com (Note: There's no need to enter a username or password until Step3).

Another easy way to help the Student Center raise funds with just a click of your mouse is through GoodSearch, a search engine powered by Yahoo! that allows users to support their favorite charities each time they make an internet search. Visit www.GoodSearch.com, select St. Augustine Church as your charity and download the GoodSearch Toolbar to your browser. Then every time you search for something, you'll be helping your parish!


 

Parish Registration

Every Catholic should be registered as a member of a parish community. Since ours is a non-territorial parish, it is necessary to be registered and practicing in order to be married in the Catholic Church or to have one's baby baptized or to act as a Godparent.

Visit our parish office to complete a registration form in person or register online

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 10

  • 6:30 PM - Caregiver Support Group & Pot Luck Dinner
    People who care for an elderly parent, an adult child who is ill, someone at a distance or by phone calls and occasional visits and professional caregivers are invited to join others in similar situations for dinner, support, encouragement and resources. Please bring a dish to share. For more information, contact Anne & Bob Funkhouser at 372-3533 or marriage@staugustine.cfcoxmail.com

  • 7:00 PM - Nueva Alianza
    El grupo de Nueva Alianza se reune todoes los viernes de 7-9p.m. en Hurley Hall. Vengan a cantar, orar, compartir, y a crear nuevas amistades.

Sunday, October 12

  • 10:30 PM - K-5 Faith Formation begins!
    The Sunday morning Faith Formation program for children in grades kindergarden through 5 and their parents begins on October 12. The classes are held from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. (between the 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses). If you are not already enrolled, please do so right away!

Monday, October 13

  • 5:00 PM - Knights of Columbus Day - Spaghetti Dinner
    The Knights of Columbus are hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner in the St. A's Lounge on Monday, Oct 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by any time during those two hourse and get your fill. $5 tickets can be purchased in the church office. (Children under 5 eat free).

  • 6:30 PM - Chrisitan Service Ministries (CSM) Potluck
    Christian Service Ministries works to foster the participation of our parish members in volunteering their time and talent to organizations serving the many and varied needs of the greater Gainesville community. Please consider joining the group to help inspire others to help make a difference. CSM's monthly meeting for October will be a potluck. The main meal will be provided. Bring a side to share. The potluck will be on the Sunporch of Hurley Hall on Monday, Oct. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

  • 7:00 PM - Catholic Student Fellowship
    CSF meets weekly for praise and worship, facilitated discussions, prayer, faith-sharing, guest speakers and scriptural study. Join us Mondays 7-9 p.m. in Hurley Hall to grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings and interact with fellow Christians.

  • 7:00 PM - Young Adults Book Club
    Augustine Young Adults (for grad students and young professionals) has a Book Club that meets every other Monday at 7 p.m. in the Stirna Lounge. Need more info? Email gflor@ufl.edu

Tuesday, October 14

  • 6:15 PM - Newman Club Dinner
    All college students are invited to join the Newman Club for a free weekly dinner on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. (following the 5:30 daily Mass) in the lounge. Dinners are held every Tuesday that UF classes are in session.

  • 7:30 PM - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
    A Holy Hour of Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered in the church at 7:30 p.m. Seize this evening opportunity for peaceful prayer and quite time with Jesus.

Wednesday, October 15

  • 5:30 PM - Mass in French
    The 5:30 daily Mass on Wednesday, October 15 will be celebrated in French. After Mass a gathering will be held in the library for refreshments and conversation.

  • 7:00 PM - Student Bible Study
    Several peer-facilitated Bible Study groups meet weekly to read, study and apply Scripture to everyday personal experiences. Join the Girls’, Guys’ or Freshmen group. All three groups meet in Hurley Hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 16

Friday, October 17

  • ALPHA Retreat for College Students
    ALPHA is a 3-day weekend retreat that takes place once each Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall Retreat will be Friday, Oct. 17 - Sunday, Oct. 19. Take this opportunity to relax in a peaceful environment, learn more about yourself and your relationship with God --and make new friends! Sign up in the Church office. There are limited space available for retreat attendees.

  • 7:30 PM - Young Married's Gathering-Dessert Night
    A gathering for Young Married Couples will take place in the Dorothy Day Room of Hurley Hall. It is an opportunity to meet and socialize with other young married couples and to have some time with your spouse. Please bring a dessert to share. Babysitting will be provided if you call 372-3533 or e-mail marriage@staugustine.cfcoxmail.com no later than the Tuesday before the gathering.

Saturday, October 18

  • ALPHA Retreat continues
    The Fall ALPHA Retreat continues through Sunday, October 19. The St. Augustine Community is asked to pray for the college students who are leading and attending the retreat.

Sunday, October 19

  • ALPHA Retreat continues
    The Fall ALPHA Retreat continues through Sunday, October 19. The St. Augustine Community is asked to pray for the college students who are leading and attending the retreat.

Monday, October 20

  • 7:00 PM - Catholic Student Fellowship
    CSF meets weekly for praise and worship, facilitated discussions, prayer, faith-sharing, guest speakers and scriptural study. Join us Mondays 7-9 p.m. in Hurley Hall to grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings and interact with fellow Christians.

Tuesday, October 21

  • 6:15 PM - Newman Club Dinner
    All college students are invited to join the Newman Club for a free weekly dinner on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. (following the 5:30 daily Mass) in the lounge. Dinners are held every Tuesday that UF classes are in session.

  • 7:00 PM - Young Adults Prayer Group
    Augustine Young Adults (for grad students and young professionals) has a Prayer Group that meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Church. Please bring a rosary. Need more info? Email agreen2@ufl.edu

Wednesday, October 22

  • 7:00 PM - Student Bible Study
    Several peer-facilitated Bible Study groups meet weekly to read, study and apply Scripture to everyday personal experiences. Join the Girls’, Guys’ or Freshmen group. All three groups meet in Hurley Hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

For more events see our calendar.


ALPHA Alumni!

Dinner & Serenade
Sat. Oct. 18
5:30 p.m.
Hurley Hall
Please RSVP!

 Also, consider sponsoring an Alpha Pod Chair. Click for details

Do you have questions about the Catholic Faith?
Come to an Inquiry Session!

Are you considering becoming Catholic? Learn about the RCIA process here.


Welcome from our Pastor, Rev. John D. Gillespie,

On behalf of St. Augustine Church and Catholic Student Center, I would like to welcome you to our parish. We are delighted to have you with us!

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