Greetings St. Augustine Family,
Today, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time marks the celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This feast proclaims Christ's royalty over individuals, families, society, governments, and nations. The liturgy of Mass underlines the titles for Jesus' royalty: 1) Christ is God, the Creator of the universe; "All things were created by Him"; 2) Christ is our Redeemer, He purchased us by His precious Blood, and made us His property and possession; 3) Christ is Head of the Church, "holding in all things the primacy"; 4) God bestowed upon Christ the nations of the world as His special possession and dominion.
We hope that you will join us for the livestream of the 12:30 p.m. Mass via our YouTube Channel to celebrate Christ's sovereignty over all creation!
The bulletin is on break today and will be forwarded on Tuesday! However, you do not have to miss out on Father Pat's Sermon Notes. Kindly download the attachment below to read more about 'Being Disciples of Christ the King!' Thank you for your understanding.
We greatly appreciate those of you who have continued your financial support of the parish. If you can contribute at this time, 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas Toy Drive:
On Saturday, December 12, our parish 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.
What you can donate: $25 gift cards! Families will receive a gift card for each child under 13 years old. You can make a cash donation or mail/drop off a gift card of that value to the church.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
“. . . Whoever shares with others, should do it generously . . . whoever shows kindness to others, should do it cheerfully.” – Romans 12:8
Phone Outreach Initiative:
Thank you for your inquiries regarding the Phone Outreach Initiative! Your willingness to continue sharing your time and love exemplifies discipleship and what it means to be a family bonded by faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we are relaunching this initiative with the goal of ensuring everyone in our parish will experience the power of a simple phone call!
Here is a reflection from one of our volunteers: “Participating in the phone outreach was such a rewarding experience! While no one I spoke to had any special needs, all seemed so happy to hear from another Saint Augustine parishioner. What I found most rewarding was the reaction I received when they agreed to my request to say a prayer before ending the conversation. All said yes and expressed heartfelt thankfulness. I could hear in their voices how much the prayer touched them!”
Please click on the Volunteer button below if you would like more information. We will have a brief training session to share the resources that will guide you through the conversation.
Phone Outreach Initiative
Volunteer Sign Up
Please provide your full name and if needed, update your contact information.
Toastmasters Club:
Contact us for meeting Zoom Link information
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm EST
RCIA Ministry:
Have you considered becoming a Roman Catholic, but, just do not know how? Consider joining St. Augustine’s Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Meetings are held virtually on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For additional information, contact the RCIA Team at staugrcia@gmail.com.
CCD (Sunday School) Ministry:
Registration is still open for CCD! Classes are held virtually every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Click here for more information and the registration form.
Bible Study Ministry:
Reading Scripture reminds us of God's Words throughout the ages. Join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. by phone: (301) 715-8592 then enter Meeting ID: 559 638 368; Passcode: 970339 or online. Click here to purchase the study guide.
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.
Lord, thank You for having control over everything in our lives. Help us to trust You more deeply! "Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." - Matthew 25: 34.
Blessings,
St. Augustine Parish
St. Augustine Parish
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please email parishoffice@saintaugustine-dc.org to include upcoming events or share resources that relate directly to the parish or community at large. The message content should be editable to allow for necessary alterations and must be sent by Friday of each week. Thank you!