Bernard was the third of a
family of seven children, six of whom were sons. At the age of 9, Bernard was
sent to school at Châtillon-sur-Seine, run by the secular canons of
Saint-Vorles. Bernard had a great taste for literature and devoted himself to
poetry. His success in his studies won the admiration of his teachers.
After the death of his mother,
Bernard resolved to embrace the newly established and very austere institute of
the Cistercian Order. He persuaded his brothers and several of his friends to
follow his example, and in 1113, Bernard with 30 noblemen, presented himself to
the Abbot at Citeaux. After his
novitiate, Bernard made his profession in the following year. His superior soon
after, seeing the great progress he had made in the spiritual life, sent him
with 12 monks to found a new monastery, which became known as the Abbey of
Clairvaux. Bernard was appointed abbot and began that active life which has
rendered him the most conspicuous figure in the history of the 12th century. He
founded numerous other monasteries, composed a number of works and undertook
many journeys for the honor of God.
Let us pray: O God, by whose grace your servant Bernard of
Clairvaux, kindled with the flame of your love, became a burning and a shining
light in your Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love
and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Clean-up Day at the Church,
Saturday, 25 August 2012.
The Feast Day of St. Augustine will
be celebrated on Sunday, 26 August starting with Eucharist Rite II at 9 a.m. We
will have the Blessing of the Backpacks as well, and a luncheon after the
service.
New Adult Christian Education Series
starting September: Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Six Studies on the Lord’s Prayer
from the Kerygma Series. This study will
be led by Jillian Bain on Sundays and by Tammie Taylor on Mondays. Please join in this wonderful study of God’s
Word.
The Roots of Christian Mysticism,
a 3-Year Course of Study, Year 1, September 8, 2012 -May 4, 2013,Houston,
Texas. This 3-year course offers a
unique opportunity to explore, in depth, the history of Christian Mysticism. It
is structured and taught by leading scholars and practitioners and focuses on
the key figures of the mystical tradition. Classes will be held1 Saturday a
month for 9 consecutive months at the Dominican Sisters Spirituality Center,
6501 Almeda (at Holcombe), Houston, Texas. Annual tuition is $225.
Art in and Around St. Augustine’s:
The 4th Annual Art Show—this year’s theme
is “Peace”.
Art Walk at St. Vincent’s House on 25 August, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Please remember everyone on our
prayer list, especially, the family of Corlie Jackson whose mother died recently,
the family of Barbara Brunkhorst, for the health of Lee Runion’s mother, Steve,
Gladys, for all of those who are traveling, and for all those who are about to
start a new school year.
St. Augustine’s College
officially becomes St. Augustine’s University, Raleigh, North Carolina: The
name change of Saint Augustine’s College to St. Augustine’s University which is
building upon a 145-year legacy of academic excellence.
Campus signage has been
updated, major construction projects are in progress and the new branding
package is complete. Cosmetic updates will continue throughout the academic
year. University administrators have been hard at work preparing for not only
the physical change, but also the shift in mentality that is required when any
significant organizational change is implemented. “It’s more than just a name
change” became a mantra of faculty and staff and drilled home the declaration
that Saint Augustine’s University will not be business as usual.
"The expectation is that
students will return to campus and know that something is different,"
states President Dianne Boardley Suber. "The change is not only aesthetic,
but also in mindset. Moving to the next level will require commitment from
students, faculty and staff and I am confident that we will rise to the
challenge. We have the right people, in the right place and this is the right
time.”
St. Augustine’s University will
expand its programs for nontraditional students to include students seeking a
four year degree that includes online courses and expanding off-site access to
campus programs. The University has established Centers of Excellence that will
serve as the anchor programs of a St. Augustine’s University degree.
The Center for Forensic
Discovery (forensic science, forensic accounting, and forensic psychology) and
the Center for Applied Medical Sciences are two signature academic programs
that are expected to enhance and expand students’ marketability for a global
workforce. The third Center of Excellence will be the Center for Athletic
Facilities and Sports Management. This center affords students a unique
concentration in the operational and administration aspects in the world of
professional, collegiate and leisure sports. Graduates from this center would
have the competitive advantage to secure positions in the “front office.”
An additional center of
excellence being considered is the Center for Athletic Scholarship and The
University will move towards offering its first master's degree program as
early as 2014. The Physician Assistant (PA) Master’s Degree Program will focus
on training PAs for rural and other underserved communities.
About St. Augustine’s
University: It was formerly St. Augustine’s College, established in 1867, is a
4-year historically black college in Raleigh, N.C. With an average annual
enrollment of 1,500. The College offers 27 undergraduate degree programs in
five academic divisions. St. Augustine’s University is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Chester J. Makowski+
St. Augustine of Hippo
Episcopal ChurchGalveston, Texas 77550
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