This Weekend at St. Augustine

"Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you." ~St. Augustine

The readings for this Sunday are Is 8:23-9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23. In the Gospel Jesus picks up where John the Baptist's witness leaves off in preaching the good news of the kingdom of heaven - the same good news prophesied by Isaiah in the first reading. Jesus also begins calling his disciples, the very men who will carry on that same mission of bringing the good news to the rest of the world. As baptized Christians, this is also our mission. What is the good news that Jesus brings? It is the good news of peace, hope, salvation, truth, light in the darkness - in exchange for a repentant heart, a turning back to God. As you prepare for Mass this weekend here are some questions for reflection: In what specific ways can I be a bearer of the good news to others? Who in my life is particularly in need of the good news?

Worship...

Listed below are some liturgies being celebrated in addition to our regular weekend Mass schedule. We hope you can join us for:

Wednesday, January 25th, 7pm - Holy Hour for Life in St. Augustine Church. We join our prayers to those in parishes throughout the Archdiocese for the sanctity of human life and for those who are traveling to Washington DC for the annual March for Life.

150th Anniversary of the Parish

Mass and Dinner Dance

Saturday, January 28th

4pm - We welcome Cardinal Sean and Prior Provincial Michael DiGregorio for the celebration of our Anniversary Mass!
A brief reception will follow the Mass in St Rita Hall (lower level of the church).
5:30pm - All are invited to the Andover Country Club for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Tickets are $45/person, available at the parish center or with Jim Hauer, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. For details...

For complete information about parish events view the weekly bulletin here

or visit our website at www.staugustineparish.org .

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