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Sunday, ​June  28, 2020
  Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  
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​VIEW THE VIRTUAL MASS AND OTHER VIDEO MESSAGES FROM FR. FRANCIS ON FACEBOOK BY CLICKING HERE

PAST VIRTUAL MASS RECORDINGS CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE
​ (search for St. Augustine Catholic Church Memphis and subscribe to our channel)




SEE BISHOP TALLEY'S DECREE TO END THE SUSPENSION OF MASS BELOW


SEE THE SPECIAL MESSAGES FROM FR. FRANCIS ABOUT REOPENING 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





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Bishop Talley's Decree to Lift the Suspension of Mass
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​Special Indulgences Granted by The Holy See
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Updates from Bishop Talley & Fr. Francis 
BREAKING NEWS

June 11th Message >>

​May 9th Message >>
​May 8th Message >>
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Prayer for a Pandemic
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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.



June  2, 2020
 
Information for St. Augustine Parishioners:




Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Saturday of each month


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 will be available in June 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."
 
  • Tennessee COVID-19 Case Tracking website (State and County info) - myutk.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/a4614b1566f44f559d9c5995ebe9c49d
 
  • Health Department COVID-19 Data for Shelby County (includes numbers of confirmed cases by zip code; updated daily) -  https://insight.livestories.com/s/v2/covid-19-data-page/8a6ba562-bc6f-4e58-bdcc-c211b6be539c















In Memoriam

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.






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​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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Tap to pause the prayers, tap again to restart

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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 begun. Adult Faith Formation is a part of the PRE.  It is open to all the members of our parish. Like other classes  it begins 9:30 a.m and ends at 10:30 am in the Savare Room.
Please come and join.


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The ministry schedules are located on the bulletin board in the Narthex and on this web page for your convenience.



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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.



​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.
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The installation of Bishop David Talley live-streamed April 2, 2019
Installation Video Link
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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Father Francis Chiawa was installed at St. Augustine on Dec. 10, 2017 by former Bishop Martin Holley
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Click on the image above to view the Flame of Love Immaculate Heart of Mary video
Quick Links
  • Liturgy of the Hours
  • Bible
  • Common Prayers
  • Rosary Guide
  • Vatican Website
  • U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops
  • St. Augustine Facebook Page
  • Memphis Cursillo Movement
  • Catholic Diocese of Memphis
  • Bowman Francis Ministry
  • National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life
  • National Black Catholic Congress
  • Knights of Peter Claver
  • Nat'l Federation Catholic Youth Ministry
  • The Face of Prayer


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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.
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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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St. Augustine Catholic Church
1169 Kerr Ave.
Memphis, Tennessee 38106
901-774-2297


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