FEAST OF THE ASCENSION Sunday, May 29, 2022 Our God is an awesome God He reigns from Heaven above With wisdom power and love Our God is an awesome God. Dear Church Family, There is incredible joy in loving and being loved by God, His Son and His Holy Spirit. Today’s scriptures speak of Jesus’ […]
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Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you!
Pastor’s Pen for Sunday May 22, 2022 Sixth Sunday of Easter Dear Church Family, Since the very beginning of our Church, the leaders have met to decide how things would be done in the Church and to discuss matters of faith. These meetings are called “councils.” We read today, in the Book of Acts […]
YOU ARE THERE. YOU ARE OVERWHELMED!
Pastor’s Pen St. Augustine Catholic Church Sunday, January 9, 2022 The Baptism of the Lord FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT I have been struggling with this Pastor’s Pen and pre-homily for Sunday. I had been handwriting this because even my computer didn’t know what to say. But, Terry, my wife not knowing that I […]
A joyous, spirit-fill the NEW YEAR!
Dear Wonderful Church Family, A joyous and spirit-filled New Year! Today we celebrate the great Feast of the Epiphany which is the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12). You , too, are wise men and women who humbly proclaim it because we put the Lord first like the […]
What will your contribution be?
Pastor’s Pen St. Augustine Catholic Church Sunday, November 7, 2021 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Times Brothers and Sisters, In the First Reading and the Gospel, we see a similarity in the two speaking of widows who were exemplary and generous in life. Widows are women who have lost their husbands and therefore, have become […]
FAITHFULNESS and SELF-CONTROL
Pastor’s Pen St. Augustine Catholic Church Sunday, May 23, 2021 Pentecost Sunday Come, Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Send forth thy Spirit and they shall be created, and they shall renew the face of the earth. My Brothers and Sisters, Today we […]
You are my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased
Pastor’s Pen St. Augustine Catholic Church Sunday, January 10, 2021 The Baptism of the Lord My Brothers and Sisters, “You are my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:7-11). The Feast of Christmas is not just one single religious event and then it is over. No. It is a feast that stretches […]
He will find us shining in grace which He has won for us. Amen
Pastor’s Pen St. Augustine Catholic Church Sunday, December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of Advent Prepare the Way of the Lord, make straight his paths (Mark 1:8) My Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The holy season of Advent is here with us. As we know, it’s the season that ushers us into the […]
Helping Improve the Lives of Migrant Workers in Our Communities
Helping Improve the Lives of Migrant Workers in Our Communities Migrant workers play a critical role in the U.S. economy, society, and culture. Yet many of these hard workers who are struggling lack access to a lot of the resources available that could assist them. While Father Bob’s Outreach and our partners do […]
Reflection
Pastor’s Pen A WORD FROM FR. BOB My wonderful church family, which I dearly love, and I have told you all that, There is nobody I would rather journey to the kingdom with other than with you, these last 26 years. So, your pastor, your spiritual leader, must go on retreat every year, usually […]