"Remember. there is One who listens to you, so do not hesitate to pray to Him. But He abides within you. You need only purify the inmost recesses of your heart." ~St. Augustine
This Sunday’s gospel reading picks up from last week with the return of the disciples, who, in last week’s gospel (Mk 6:7-13) had been sent out by Jesus two by two on their first mission of preaching and healing. Returning from their travels and hard mission work, they are in need of food and rest and are also excited to share the stories of their travel with Jesus and each other. Though they try to get away by boat to a deserted place, the crowd, eager to be ministered to by the disciples, moves in anticipation to where their boat is heading. The gathering of the crowds, like sheep without a shepherd (v. 34), on the “green grass” is the beginning of the fulfillment of the passage from Jeremiah in the first reading. Jesus is that promised shepherd and his community of followers, the first Christians is growing. He responds immediately with compassion and begins teaching them. As you prepare for Mass this weekend, take a few moments to reflect on Christ's compassion for you specifically and open your heart to what he may be trying to teach you about your own life circumstances.
This weekend we welcome Fr. Walter Oroche Quispe from the Diocese of Sicuani, Peru, who will speak with us about his work with the missions in that Diocese at all Masses. Thank you for supporting this important work of the Church.

Don't miss this awesome video of the 2018 Summer Unitas Service Experience. See how the youth of our parish, with the help of many adult volunteers, have served other non-profits in the Merrimack Valley .
Feast Day Celebration Update
 
Save the Date - Saturday, August 25th - for our annual celebration of the Feast Day of our patron St. Augustine. Join us for Mass at 4pm followed by a cookout, music, games, raffles, and more. And it's FREE!! We ask your support of this great community event by joining us and bringing family and friends. 
We are also in need of the following:
*   donations of gift cards from local restaurants and shops valued at $5 and up for the raffle baskets
*   pop-up canopies or large umbrellas
*   soda in cans and water bottles (small sizes preferred)
For complete information on activities and events check out ou r weekly bulletin
or visit our website at StAugustineParish.org

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