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Sunday, ​July  12, 2020
  Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  
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PAST VIRTUAL MASS RECORDINGS CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE
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SEE BISHOP TALLEY'S DECREE TO END THE SUSPENSION OF MASS BELOW


SEE THE SPECIAL MESSAGES FROM FR. FRANCIS ABOUT ACTIVITIES AT OUR CHURCH




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Audio only of the Mass is available by sending an email with the words Mass Audio in the subject line to staug.info@staugustine.cdom.org 
for dial-in information




Bishop Talley's Decree Regarding Public Mass
​Published June 30, 2020
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​Special Indulgences Granted by The Holy See
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Updates from Bishop Talley & Fr. Francis 
BREAKING NEWS
​July 4th Message >>
Prayer for a Pandemic
Read More >>
ANNOUNCEMENTS

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A NOTE FROM OUR HEALTH MINISTRY
The current status of the COVID-19/coronavirus has shifted globally quickly. It requires unequivocally vigilance and care. Due to privacy laws, we are not at liberty to discuss any personal information about anyone. We want to encourage you to remain vigilant in following all preventive tips and responsive protocol outlined by the health department, which we believe will be your best source of the latest and most useful Information. In addition to following the instructions of the health officials, check the following link for the latest information and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  http:/www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-

Some of the symptoms of COVID-19, may appear 2-14 days after contact may include
fever, cough, shortness of breath. Illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness to include: trouble breathing, persistent cough, persistent pain and or pressure in the chest, bluish lips or face, new confusion or inability to arouse.
If you have any symptoms please seek testing and limit your contact with others until you do. Contact your medical provider for other concerns.


July  1, 2020
 
Information for St. Augustine Parishioners:




First Saturday Mass will be held each month at 9am.  Afterwards, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be observed 



During this time of uncertainty please be aware of these facts developed by our parish leaders to help guide us on a closer walk with Jesus.
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Daily Mass has resumed at 12 noon on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

  
Confessions: (Call the church office - 901-774-2297 or email for an appointment for Confessions in the Chapel or Off-Site location determined By Father Francis)
 
Holy Eucharist:  Father Francis will offer on behalf of the entire parish
 
 
Find daily and weekly Mass celebrations, news and other updates at the Diocesan website www.cdom.org and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CatholicDioceseofMemphis/ 
and EWTN www.ewtn.com 
 
Parishioners are encouraged to download the free parish mobile App at www.parishsolutionsco.com/augustine for your phone or tablet in order to receive parish updates via Push Notifications. Also available for Android devices at the Google Play Store and for Apple IOS devices at the App Store 
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Tithes/Offertory and "I Will Build My Church" donations should be mailed as separate checks to the church office at 1169 Kerr Ave, Memphis, TN 38106

 
Parishioners can take advantage of a systematic giving method that is currently available by completing an Automatic Withdrawal Form available for download on the parish website https://www.staugustinememphis.net/donate.html. Currently, this is available only for your regular tithes/offering. Simply complete the form and mail it to the church office.


 
eGiving from this website, mobile app or text is still in development for secure offertory donations by checking account directly to the St. Augustine account(s). This will make collection counting quicker and improve bookkeeping efficiency in the church office





Information you can use

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  • From a local community leader - "Call this number for food stamps for everyone. 1-855-635-4370."
   

In Memoriam


Mrs. Audrey Allen went home to Eternal Glory July 5.  The Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, July 10 at St. Augustine.  Please keep her family and all the souls of the dearly departed in your prayers.


Mrs. Emma Williams passed away June 28.  The funeral services were held at St. Augustine Catholic Church on Monday, July 6, 2020. Please uplift Mrs. Williams and her family.


Ms Yvonne Lomax Bradford, niece of Hildred Lomax, passed June 6.  Please keep her family and all the souls of the dearly departed in your prayers.

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Parishioner David Wright entered into eternal rest on May 19. Please keep the Wright family and all the souls of the dearly departed in your prayers.


Parishioner Carolyn Shaw passed away on Holy Thursday, April 9. Please keep Ms Shaw and her family in your prayers.


Mr. Timothy Alexander, brother of our parishioner Mrs. Susie Swift, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
​Mr. Alexander will be taken to Louisiana for the memorial. Please add him and Mrs. Swift in your prayers.


​The funeral Mass was held for Dr. William H. Sweet on Friday, April 3. Please keep Dr. Sweet and his family lifted up in prayer.

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Dr. Lenard Wells passed away Mar 21 in Milwaukee, WI. Please keep his wife Coreen and family in our prayers.
​God's servant, Rev. Chester Smith, SVD, co-founder of the Bowman Francis Ministry in Indianapolis, IN and the National Black Catholic Men's Conference went home to be with the Lord. Father Chester, who frequently celebrated Mass here at St. Augustine over the years, transitioned on Wednesday, April 8. 

He fought the good fight, he completed his course, he kept the faith.

Go brother and enjoy your eternal reward.

All are requested to continue to uplift him and his family.

The Fr. Chester Smith SVD Virtual Memorial Celebration can be viewed here
Scriptures to guide through this COVID-19 Pandemic​  
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Have you made your commitment to the "I Will Build My Church" Capital Campaign?

Please continue to support our effort by mailing you check to the church office
​ (address below).

Go to this Shelby County Election Commission link
to get information about absentee voting in the next election


Be a good citizen: Don't forget to complete the 2020 Census
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 Join us for meditation every 2nd Sunday of each month beginning at 7:45am
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Click here to enjoy the St. Augustine Choir Reunion slideshow. 
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Adult Faith Formation and other Parish Religious Education classes have been canceled until further notice. .  

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Monetary donations to St. Vincent de Paul can be placed in the receptacle in the Narthex.
Cash or checks payable to:  St. Vincent de Paul St. Augustine Conference are acceptable.

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(The following will resume when the church is fully re-opened)
​All visitors are invited to come to the gym/fellowship hall following Mass for complimentary refreshments.
 Click News & Events for more details and 
exciting Travel Opportunities

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Click here for the latest images of happenings around St. Augustine
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The 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal has officially begun. Please prayerfully complete your pledges or make donations.
Remember to return your pledge card by mailing it to the Diocese of Memphis or placing it in the offertory basket. If you did not receive a pledge card, copies are available in the narthex. To reach our parish goal, we are seeking 100% participation. Every gift is important and every gift helps.
For more information on how your donations are used go to the diocesan website.
The installation of Bishop David Talley live-streamed April 2, 2019
St. Augustine welcomes our new bishop, The Most Reverend David Talley of Alexandria, LA was installed as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Memphis on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. ​
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About Us
The Mission of St. Augustine Parish, as an American Catholic Church Community of Faith and Service, is to promote the growth and holiness of the Church locally and beyond.
Ministries
At St. Augustine, our ministries assist parishioners and the community with basic needs, while supporting them spiritually along the faith journey.  ​
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Donate
Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Catholic Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for you to support our parish.
St. Augustine Catholic Church
1169 Kerr Ave.
Memphis, Tennessee 38106
901-774-2297