Dear Saint Augustine Family,
Today we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We also celebrate Father’s Day. As we honor our fathers, we hear Jesus reassure his disciples by reminding them of the tender care of His Heavenly Father. God watches over us constantly, faithfully, and lovingly. Let us recall all the times our own fathers, grandfathers, uncles or father figures - living and deceased - made us feel safe and secure with their vigilant care.
In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus calm the raging storm that has left his disciples in fear for their lives. Jesus reminds them to put their faith in Him. If we are honest, we will admit that sometimes we all need to be reminded, reassured and even rescued from our fearful outlook, our uncertain present and the unknown future.
Join our celebration of Mass at 12:30 p.m. via our YouTube Channel as we give gratitude to God for His encouraging love.
Remember to stay connected with the parish with our weekly bulletin which includes Father Pat's Sermon Notes. Click here or download the attachment to read!
As you are all aware, a few months ago our entire HVAC system suffered catastrophic failure and must be replaced. We immediately began moving through a very thorough process with the Archdiocese, which is required for major capital expenditures. We have met all requirements and have selected a contractor. As I am sure you noticed, last Friday, we installed a temporary mobile air conditioning unit to cool us through much of the summer. The cost of replacing the HVAC ($250,000.00) plus the cost of the temporary AC unit brings our fundraising goal to just over $300,000.00. I will be sending a letter out this week to parishioners AND posting it on our website for all of our friends and live streamers out there who want to support our efforts to meet our fundraising goal as rapidly as possible! Thank you everyone for your patience. I look forward to getting started and finding out for ourselves just how far only a mustard seed of faith can go to meet and exceed our every expectation!
We encourage you to send in your donations either by mail, text to donate, or Faith Direct. For more information, please click https://saintaugustine-dc.org/stewardship. Thank you for your generosity!
Message from Our Local Shepherd
Cardinal Archbishop Wilton Gregory is urging all of us to receive the COVID-19 Vaccines at the earliest opportunity. He, and our pastor have been fully vaccinated and hope that we will do the same.
Thank you for doing all you to make the COVID 19 pandemic far behind us!
Thank you for doing all you to make the COVID 19 pandemic far behind us!
The Garden of Eden
We need volunteers! We will be meeting every Saturday during the summer and fall at 8:30 a.m. in the church parking lot.
A green thumb is not required, but a generous spirit is desired.
For more information:
Pease call Michael Lohri at
202-604-5434 or
email: MichaeLohri@yahoo.com
Thank you!
“You Go Into the Vineyard Too…” Matt 20:4
Is God calling you? Do you feel the good burn? Well, the Spirit of God is upon YOU! He wants to send you out on mission to consecrate the world. But first, He wants to equip you.
This summer—in partnership with the Washington Archdiocese Office of Catechesis—St. Augustine Parish will host a Faith Foundations Course as part of our ongoing Adult Faith Formation mission. You will encounter Christ in community through fellowship and sharing witness in small groups, and enkindle your personal relationship with Christ. The courses are approved for catechist certification in the Archdiocese, and are designed for you—disciple of Christ—to deepen your knowledge of the truths of the Catholic faith, and prepare you for your unique mission: to make Disciples.
Are you ready to answer the call? Please provide your information here so we can contact you. Thank you!
We encourage you to continue checking our website at https://saintaugustine-dc.org and our social media pages listed below for upcoming events and resources.
Blessings,
St. Augustine Parish
Blessings,
St. Augustine Parish
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