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Mrs. Vivian Brunt Harris passed away on July 21 st . She was the wife of Mr. Arnold Harris. The wake will be held on Monday, July 29 th from 4pm until 6pm. The viewing will be from 11:00am until 12:00pm followed by the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 30 th at 12:00pm. All services will be held here at St. Augustine. Please keep Mrs. Harris, her loved ones and friends in your prayers.
PRE
(Parish Religious Education) is for everyone! Registration for PRE will begin
Sunday, August 4, 2024 and continue through the month of August. Classes will
begin Sunday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, August 4, 2024 and continue through the month of August. Classes will
begin Sunday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m.
"What we have seen and heard"
At the beginning of the summer Fr. Stephan announced a study of the evangelization document by the Black Bishops of the United States. The document written and promulgated in 1984, is unknown to most. Fr. would like to propose Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM at the Rectory (Casa Arnoldus), located at 1702 Central Ave. Be advised restrooms are on the second
floor. The sessions will be held August 8 th through the 29 th on Thursdays only. Please
contact parish office to sign up.
floor. The sessions will be held August 8 th through the 29 th on Thursdays only. Please
contact parish office to sign up.
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Attention all who serve as Liturgical Ministers of the Mass. Ministry information sheets are available right outside of the gym doors. Please take a moment to fill one out to help us schedule Masses more efficiently.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Parish Ministry Scheduler! This user-friendly system is designed to make scheduling for all our ministries more efficient and convenient. We kindly ask all Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, all Lectors, all Ministers of Hospitality, and all Altar Servers to sign up by entering your contact information, the mass you attend, and ministries you can perform. We plan to start using the all-new scheduler August 1st. Your participation will greatly help us streamline our scheduling process and ensure that all services and activities run smoothly.
To sign up, please visit the church website or Facebook page, complete a contact form in the Narthex, or contact Lenora Morris for assistance. Thank you for your continued dedication and support!
Sign-up Link below.
To sign up, please visit the church website or Facebook page, complete a contact form in the Narthex, or contact Lenora Morris for assistance. Thank you for your continued dedication and support!
Sign-up Link below.
Anyone interested in sharing the Good News by managing the parish website as Webmaster, please provide your contact information to the parish office no later July 31.
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Will you help share our 11am Mass with our homebound parishioners?
We are still looking for someone interested in assisting in doing the livestream video of the 11am Sunday Mass. Please leave your name and contact information at the parish office by July 31.
We are still looking for someone interested in assisting in doing the livestream video of the 11am Sunday Mass. Please leave your name and contact information at the parish office by July 31.
The Knights of Peter Claver, St. Benedict the Black Council #188 is pleased to announce the initiation of four new member. On Friday July 12th, 2024, Fr. Stephan Brown, SVD, Wayne Booker, Antonio Harris and Theo Terry entered the Brotherhood of the Knights of Peter Claver. Earlier this year Cliff Christy and Anthony Thompson were also initiated. Please join us in welcoming our new brothers to our organization.
“Junior Knights of KPC”
The Knights of Peter Claver, Council 188, will be hosting a mixer later this year. We want to encourage all young men of the parish come and see what we do and be inspired. Dates and location will be provided this Summer. If you know of anyone interested in becoming a knight, please reach out to Monte Flowers, Jaylon Hawkins, or Theo Terry. |
National Black Catholic Men's Conference
The 2024 Men's Conference will take place October 10-13, 2024 in Baltimore, MD and we are preparing for our delegatioon to attend. We will fly out of Memphis International Airport on Thursday, October 10 and return Sunday, October 13. The conference hotel is the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor - Camden Yards with a conference rate of $169.00 per night. Conference registration is $175.00 adults and $100 for youth under the age of 18. We are in the process of putting together a package for those interested in attending the conference or just traveling with the men (ladies). Once we have a total number that are interested in traveling to Baltimore we can give you the package price for attendance. If you are interested, please see Oliver Peyton or Jesse Johnson.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of Sacristans. If you are interested in volunteering and becoming a sacristan, please call the Church office.
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Have you ever considered becoming a Catechist? If so, we need you. We are preparing for the upcoming new PRE program and need some dedicated teachers to assist in teaching our children about their faith. Please contact the Church office if you are interested in volunteering.
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Called By Name
If you know someone who might have a calling
Learn how you can support our church with your offering and tithes through our eGiving program options.
Abundant Giving option
Come join us for weekday Mass
See the schedule here for daily Mass at St. Augustine on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. |
The Saint Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary is leading the Rosary at 10:30am before the 11am Mass each Sunday. All are invited to join them for these powerful and inspirational prayers.
Click on the image above for a guide to the Rosary
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In support of the Diocesan Year of the Eucharistic Revival, our Diocese continues to release locally produced videos designed to revive everyone's recognition of the Holy Eucharist as the "source and summit" of our Catholic faith. Visit the CDOM website for details.
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Missing In Action?
Have you noticed that a church member has not attended church in a while? If so, kindly call or if ok with them, offer to visit or invite them to worship, for we are one body.
Hebrews 10:25
English Standard Version
25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near
Evangelization Committee
Please keep our sick and shut-in parishioners and their families (listed in the weekly bulletin) in your prayers.