The St. Vincent de Paul Society will host and Anointing of the Sick Service on Sunday, October 21st at 2pm in the church. We invite and welcome anyone who is ill, feeling the advances of age or struggling more with any issue of health in daily life to join us in receiving this sacrament. Family and friends are also welcome. Light refreshments will be served in the hall following the service. Anyone who needs a ride can contact Kathy Zmetra at 508-883- 4070 or Ann Lesperance at 508-883-6873.

On October 27th, the Millville Knights of Columbus will host a Meat Raffle. All proceeds will go to the repair of the refrigerator in St. Monica's Hall. The meal will be sponsored by the Courtemanche family and is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. This evening will also have a family oriented Halloween theme. Costumes are optional. Please join us for a fun-filled evening!

In appreciation of your brave service to this country, you and your family are cordially invited to a community breakfast in honor of Veteran's Day. The breakfast will be held on Saturday, November 10th from 8:00 to 10:00 AM and there will be pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns, coffee, tea, and juice. The event is free. If you have any questions, please contact Joe or Lisa Walden at walden@charter.net or 508-883-4428.

The new Liturgical Year begins on December 2nd. We will be ordering the New St. Joseph Missals on October 29th for anyone who would like one. The price of the Missals are $4 each, with payment due at the time of the request. If you are interested in ordering a Missal, please see Lisa in the Parish Office BEFORE October 29th.

Please join us for the Light of the World Retreat to be held here at St. Augustine Parish the weekend of October 12-14. This Retreat offers a personal encounter with Our Lord Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. From the new faith seeker to the most faith filled disciple, Light of the World can help us to become active servants of God.

Tickets for Rafflemania's Grand Raffle will be handed out at all Masses next weekend. Each envelope contains 2 books of 6 tickets. Returns may be made any time by dropping your envelope in the collection basket, at the Rafflemania table in the church entrance or at the parish office. NOTE: Donations for this year’s Rafflemania are behind. Can you help so that this major parish fundraiser can again be successful? We are especially in need of gift cards and program sponsors.

Living Faith Booklets for October, November and December 2018 are available on the bookshelf inside the main doors of the church. A $2 donation is requested to defray the cost of the subscription.

Beginning Wednesday, October 3rd, a Holy Hour will be celebrated after the morning Mass every first Wednesday of each month. All are invited to attend!

Wanted...vendors for our annual Craft Fair, which will be held on Saturday, November 24th from 10am to 2pm. For only $30 and donation of a raffle prize, you can be part of this important parish fundraiser. For more details, contact Ann at alesperance@charter.net or at 508-883-6873.

A big THANK YOU to those who donated to our St. Augustine walkers in the "Friends of the Poor Walk" held on September 30th. $778 was raised for the Saint Vincent de Paul Society for use in their ministries to those in need of assistance.

Registration for the 2018-2019 year is ongoing. Returning families may register by email by contacting Donna Wilson at religiouseducation@staugustinesmillville.com. New families please contact Donna Wilson to set up a meeting in person to register for classes. The fees remain at $75 for one child, $90 for two children, and $115 for three or more children. Please remember our catechists' families receive a waiver of all fees, so please consider volunteering your time. Classes start on Sunday, September 9th. The full calendar will be available later this month.

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: Stuffing, Boxed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy