St. Augustine

Next weekend, October 3 & 4, due to the Festival Weekend, the Saturday/Sunday Masses at Holy Family Church will remain the same. St. Mary of the Rock Church will have an 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Please note the change and plan accordingly.

On October 4, which marks the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, all Masses will have special prayers and readings related to St. Francis. Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating this important feast day in our church's calendar.

We are excited to welcome Fr. John Eaton, OFM, as our new Parochial Vicar. Please introduce yourself to Fr. John and keep him in your prayers as he begins his journey with us in guiding and shepherding our parish community.

Join us on October 3rd at 7 PM for the Transitus of St. Francis commemoration at Corpus Christi Church. A reception will follow in the Undercroft. Let us remember and honor the passing of St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago.

A special memorial Mass for little souls will be held on October 20th at 5:30 PM at St. Mary Catholic Church. This is a time to remember and honor our miscarried babies. Please join us in prayer and remembrance.

Weekday Masses: Tues 8:35am at St. Michael, Wed 7:30am at HGA Oratory, Thur 8:35am at St. Michael, Fri 7:30am at St. Michael. Weekend Masses: Sat 4pm at St. Michael, Sat 5:30pm at St. Peter, Sun 7:30am at St. Michael, Sun 9am at St. Peter, Sun 10:30am at St. Michael.

1st Saturday Mass with Marian Devotion at 8am at St. Michael. 1st Friday Mass with Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 6pm. Living Rosary on Thursday at 7pm in HGA Oratory.

Confessions thirty minutes after weekday Masses. Sat at St. Michael 3:30-3:50pm, Sat at St. Peter after Mass for 30 minutes, Wed at St. Peter 30 minutes before and after Mass.

Join us for the Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday from 8:15 to 9:00am at St. Michael, and from 5:00 to 5:55pm at HGA Oratory.

Celebrate the Feast Day of Holy Guardian Angels on October 2 with Mass and Anointing of the Sick. Also, join for the Marian Devotion on October 3 at 8am at St. Michael.

Join us for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time on Sunday, September 27, with Masses at St. Gabriel, St. John, and St. Michael.

Celebrate the feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael on Tuesday, September 29, with special Masses at St. Michael and St. Gabriel.

Join us on Saturday, October 3, for the Blessing of the Animals at St. John Plaza. Make sure to bring your pets for this special occasion.

High school students are invited to a Vocations Night on Saturday, October 3, at Niederman Family Farm. Enjoy food, fellowship, and a vocation testimony.

Experience Eucharistic Adoration from October 6 to October 9 at the church locations. Spend time praying, meditating, and reflecting in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Dear Parishioners, this week we reflect on the importance of family in nurturing faith. Let us remember that parents and families play a vital role in passing on the Good News of Jesus to the next generation. Join us in upcoming initiatives to support and form families in the faith.

Sun, Sep 27: Mass at 8:45 AM for † Jackie Wright & at 11:00 AM for Missa Pro Populo. Mon, Sep 28: Mass at 8:30 AM for Velma Nostheide. Tue, Sep 29: Mass at 8:30 AM for † Chris Carmichael. Wed, Sep 30: Mass at 8:30 AM for † Simon Amankwah. Thu, Oct 1: Mass at 8:30 AM for † Dick Mollner. Fri, Oct 2: Mass at 8:30 AM for † Tom Buening. Sat, Oct 3: Mass at 8:30 AM for † Beth Ryan. Sun, Oct 4: Mass at 8:45 AM for † Mary Clark & at 11:00 AM for † Bob Vonderahe.

Save the Date - Oct 4: Family Mass & Donut Social after Mass. Also, a Rosary Rally on Oct 10 at 1:00 PM. RSVP required for the Golden Jubilee Mass on Nov 15 at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains.

Join the Jr. High Youth Ministry meeting on Sep 27 at St. Simon Plagge Hall. All 7th and 8th graders welcome. Also, participate in the Rosary Rally, healthcare drive, and financial design workshop for seniors.

Don't miss the Taste & See event at Mount St. Mary's Seminary on Oct 6 at 6 PM. An opportunity to tour the seminary, meet the seminarians, and learn about their mission. Register online.