We welcomed to God’s world and to our parish family Emerson James Cowie, who was baptized here at St. Augustine on August 12th. May God bless you and your family as you walk on your journey back to him.

Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice,
arrayed with the lightning of his glory,
let this holy building shake with joy,
filled with the mighty voices of the peoples.
 

Matthew 28:18-20

"And Jesus came up and spoke to them saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.' And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. ...and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you: He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but He who has disbelieved shall be condemned. Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and rise again from the dead the third day; and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem."

With great happiness and hearts burning in the joy of the Risen Lord, the parish of Saint Augustine congratulates Jamie Paolino who was Baptized, received First Communion and was confirmed; Dominic Lanctot, who was Confirmed;  Ernest Kooistra who was accepted into full communion, received First Communion and Confirmed; and Sharon Marcos who was confirmed.

We want also to thank them for entrusting their lives to the care and love of our Risen Lord. We assure them that as community, we will keep accompanying them with our prayers. They are and will be always important for the community of Saint Augustine and the Holy Catholic Church.

Fr. Larry Esposito (pastor) and Fr. Daniel Moreno (associate pastor) encourage the rest of the community to keep announcing the Love of Jesus with their own lives. To keep manifesting the personal encounter they constantly have with Him and to draw others to Jesus Christ.

Let us all keep marching onto Sion singing Alleluia, Amen!!!!

Baptism

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1213) teaches that, “Holy Baptism is the basis for the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments.” Because of the importance of this sacrament parents are requested to contact the parish as soon as possible after the birth of their child to set a date and time for the baptism and to arrange for a required Baptism Preparation Session. If parents prefer, participation in a preparation session may take place prior to the birth of their child.
 

First Holy Communion and Confirmation

First Communion and Confirmation preparation is offered through our Religious Education Program.  Please visit tour Religious Education webpage by clicking the link above, or by Ccalling our Administrator of Religious Education, Mrs. Donna Wilson, at 508-883-8794.
 

Marriage

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Concerning preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1632) states, “So that the ‘I do’ of the spouses may be a free and responsible act and so that the marriage covenant may have solid and lasting human and Christian foundations, preparation for marriage is of prime importance.” For this reason engaged couples are asked to contact the pastor at least one (1) year prior to their desired wedding date in order to begin the preparation process. It is best to finalize the date with the pastor before finalizing the date with a reception hall so that any possible confusion or conflict might be avoided.
 

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Adults seeking answers about our Catholic Faith and who are looking to receive the the sacraments of Holy Communion and/or confirmation may do so through our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Ministry. If you are interesting in learning more about the program, call the rectory at 508-883-6678 Monday through Thursday between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm.

Annointing of the Sick

In the Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1511) we read, “The Church believes and confesses that among the seven sacraments there is one especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by illness, The Anointing of the Sick.” Whenever the need arises, please contact the parish to request this sacrament for yourself, a family member, or a friend.
 

Reconciliation

Confessions are heard each Saturday from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM in the Reconciliation Room in the church and at other times by appointment. The parish also gathers for the communal celebration of God’s forgiveness during the seasons of Advent and Lent as announced.