EVER STUCK IN THE MUCK? Dear Church Family, That story of Jeremiah in the first reading is about a successful prophet, who had kings listening to him and everything, but things totally turned around and they were trying to kill him because he gives a hard message. They throw him in a cistern which is […]
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Our faith Journey
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris Homily: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Our faith Journey Faith by definition is said to be “a supernatural gift of God that enables us to believe without doubting whatever God has revealed.” God’s revelation is found on the pages of the […]
The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and Life
Pastor’s Pen Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time A Word from Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, St. Paul tells us today that Christ loved each one of us so much. A good example for us to follow is the love of a husband for a wife and […]
My flesh is true food and my blood is a true drink…
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris My flesh is true food and my blood is a true drink…(John 6:51-58) The Sunday readings of the last four weeks have consistently been speaking to us about food which we know is an essential and necessary commodity in our […]
Food For The Soul
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris I am the living bread that came down from heaven whoever eats this bread will live forever. (Jn. 6:51) Food is and has remained an essential commodity to man. Its lack brings discomfort and an uncomfortable situation to […]
Attitude of Gratitude
Pastor’s Pen Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A Word from Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, Sometimes we might catch ourselves complaining and grumbling and not appreciating all the blessings we have but, just see the negative. So, it’s always a challenge for us to be people […]
The Lord has given us the Keys to the Kingdom
A Word from Fr. Bob Dear Silver Jubilarians of the Joyous Family of St. Augustine, I have a very humorous memory from back in the 70’s when I was at St. Bridgett’s. We took the youth group out to Beaumont Scout Park and we stayed overnight. We had to sleep in tents and I told […]
CALLED TO REACH OUT TO ALL PEOPLE
A word from—Fr. Robert Precious Church Family, Warm and prayerful greetings from my home country Ghana, my diocese and my Bishop. I feel gratified, humble, honored and glad to be given the opportunity by our Sweet Pastor, Msgr. (Fr.) Bob and the Sweet Joyful St. Augustine Church Family to be here and to be […]
O you of little faith, why did you doubt
Deacon’s Corner A Word from Deacon Ed As a nation, we are about to witness a complete solar eclipse. This means that for a period of time the moon will pass between the earth and the sun blocking out the sun’s rays. No matter how strong our faith this will be an unnerving event. So […]
Enter To Worship – Exit To Serve
Fr. Bob’s message is clear. We are not expected to change the world but to make a change in our little part of the world. With this, we each take direct responsibility for a manageable part of making our church community a better place. The ripple effect of this simple approach became evident when my […]