Greetings St. Augustine Family,
Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Jesus exhorts us not to be distracted by the troubled times we live in but instead to stay focused, vigilant and grounded in prayer so that fear never gets the best of us. Advent, which means “coming”, has a threefold focus: First, Christ’s coming to us at birth in Bethlehem in fulfillment of the prophesies of the promised Messiah. Second, His coming into our hearts any time we invite him. This includes welcoming him in the Word proclaimed and the Sacraments celebrated – especially the Holy Eucharist. Finally, we focus on Jesus’ future coming at the end of time, lest we become complacent and forget that tomorrow is not guaranteed. Advent urges us to make more room in our hearts and give more access to Jesus in our lives. Today would be a great time to start!
The 12:30 p.m. Mass will be live-streamed via our YouTube Channel.
Click here or download the attachment to read the bulletin for this week with Father Pat's Sermon Notes that remind us that Advent is a time to practice seeing beyond the darkness!
HVAC Fundraising Campaign
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the new Heating and Air Conditioning Unit for the church! We are 8% away from the finish line! If you are a wage earning parishioner who has NOT yet made a contribution to this effort, please do so! Remember you can give by using the:
(1) You may use the red and white Church Renovation Envelope when giving at Mass through the Collection on Sunday or Mail it in from home.
(2) You can also give online through Faith Direct, as a One-Time Gift or on an ongoing basis.
(3) If you own stock, you can donate securities to support this effort.
For more information on how you give in each of these ways please visit our website.
It has been a challenging two years.
But right now we have the chance to end 2021 with cheer and joy! We need your help to spread cheer to hundreds of children in the DC area.
On Saturday, December 18, we will distribute gift cards to the families of more than 500 children to help them purchase their Christmas toys. We are asking parishioners to generously support the families we are seeking to serve during this difficult time.
(1) You can donate anything in increments of $35 ($35 will support one child).
(2) You can make a One-Time Gift cash donation through FaithDirect. In the NOTE space, type in "SACC Toy Drive".
(3) Donate gift cards from Target, Old Navy, or Walmart by Mailing them to the church office OR Dropping them in the marked box in the back of the church after Mass.
Please submit all donations by Sunday, December 12!
We know that we all continue to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and we appreciate the generosity of the St. Augustine parish all the more during these challenging times!
Friday, December 10
Gingras Center Conference Room
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Over a year ago our Pastor, Fr Pat, brought to our attention a first-of-its-kind TV Series on the life of Jesus entitled THE CHOSEN.
The series tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who encountered him directly and personally during the time he walked this earth. This extraordinary and compelling film series has captured the attention of viewing audiences around the world.
As we enter into the Advent season, the Saint Augustine Young Adult Association along with other parishioners involved in Adult Faith Formation plan to have a special showing of the first episode of Season One followed by a lively discussion.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebration of the
Gospel Choir's 44th Anniversary Concert!
Click on the button to give praise & thanksgiving for another glorious year!
Virtual Bible Study every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Email staugustinedcbiblestudy@gmail.com for more information and to join our listserv!
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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