St. Augustine Parish

Unfortunately due to COVID-19, we are unable to hold our annual Veteran's Breakfast this year at St. Augustine Church. We don't want to miss the opportunity to show appreciation to our local veterans by providing a special breakfast basket for any veteran would would like to receive one. If you are a veteran, or know a veteran who would enjoy this special treat, please contact Lisa and Joe Walden at 508-883-4428 or walden@charter.net to reserve a basket. Baskets can be picked up at St. Monica's Hall on Saturday, November 14th, between 9 am and 12 pm, or we can happily deliver it safely to you. All COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed when assembling and delivering the breakfast baskets.

We will once again be providing Thanksgiving food baskets to those in need in Millville and in our parish family this year even with the ongoing pandemic. We need your help in determining what we will need to purchase. Please let us know if you can provide a complete food basket or turkey. Please contact Ann at 508-883-6873 or alesperance@charter.net by November 9th, so that we can plan accordingly. Food baskets should be dropped off on November 22nd between 9am-11am. We will meet you out front by the curb near the entrance walkway to St. Monica’s Hall to collect the basket. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items. These may be dropped in the box in the church entrance anytime until November 22nd. Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated. In addition, if you know someone in need please ask them to contact Kathy Zmetra at 508-883-4070 or Ann Lesperance at 508-883-6873.

This is the last weekend for our Rafflemania and Craft Fair fundraiser! There are still some wonderful craft items for sale, some of which would make great Christmas Gifts and stocking stuffers. Tickets for all of the Rafflemania raffles are still available, with 80 prizes being raffled. Come to the parish center after masses on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, the parish center will be open on Saturday, October 24th from 10am to 2pm and includes a drive through station where you can purchase tickets without leaving your car. All winners will be drawn on November 1st and will be notified by phone that afternoon. Let's make this year's Rafflemania and Craft Fair a huge success, despite the changes needed to accommodate COVID-19 guidelines.

This year's theme is "Live the Gospel of Life: To Imitate Christ and Follow in His Footsteps", in recognition of the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II's landmark encyclical Evangelium Vitae - The Gospel of Life. Click on the title above for more information.

The 2021 Mass and Sanctuary Candle Intentions Books are available. You may call the office during regular office hours or send your request via the collection basket or by mail. Please include your phone number in case there are any questions. There are still plenty of Mass and Sanctuary Candle openings for 2020 as well. Mass Intentions and the Sanctuary Candle stipends are $10.00 each.

Join us for Holy Hour after the morning Mass every first Thursday of each month. Holy Hour for November will be on Thursday, November 5, after the 9:00 am Mass/ All are invited to attend!

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of our parish receives money for the clothing that is placed in their clothing bin.The bin is located just past the garage on the left as you exit the property.Please deosit only clothing that is still usable.

Please remember those less fortunate when doing your weekly shopping! This week's food pantry needs are: Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent, Dish Detergent, Crackers, Pudding, Ketchup, Vegetable Oil, Hamburger Helper