"In order to pray, let us believe; and in order that the very faith by which we pray may not fail, let us pray." St. Augustine
This Sunday’s readings share a theme of persistence in faith. In the parable from Luke’s gospel, the widow’s persistence eventually wears down the judge. If persistence on the widow’s part can wear down the unjust judge, will not our God respond lovingly and with justice to those who “cry to him day and night”? Jesus’ practice of prayer is a recurring theme in Luke and this parable emphasizes that we are to pray continually and with great faith. Prayer costs us nothing and can be done anytime and anywhere.  Jesus’ question at the end of the passage, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?” is a reference to an earlier passage in which He was asked about the coming of the Kingdom. We must persist in our prayer so that when He does come, He will indeed find faith on earth. As you prepare for Mass this weekend, reflect on small ways to add more prayer to your daily life.
33 Days to Morning Glory is a Marian retreat, from Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, which combines daily private reflection with weekly small-group sessions. This parish-wide retreat beings this Monday at 7 PM in St. Augustine Church. For more info or to sign up visit StAugustineParish.org/33-Days .
Mass for Miscarried and Stillborn Children
If you have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or in early childhood, we invite you to our annual Mass of Remembrance on Saturday, November 2nd at 9:30 AM in St. Augustine Church to honor and remember your child(ren). After the Mass, everyone is invited to deliver a basket filled with remembrance cards from the Mass to the Monastery of Saint Clare in Andover. The Nuns there will keep the basket in their chapel, remembering you and your child(ren) in their prayer during the month of November.
CALLING ALL 4th - 8th GRADERS! Have you ever wondered what it's like up on the altar during Mass? Ever wanted a closer look at what it’s all about? The St. Augustine Parish altar servers would like to invite you to join our ministry! We are seeking boys and girls who would like to become more involved by serving at Mass. We’ll provide the training. All you have to do is show up with enthusiasm and a heart that is ready to participate in Mass in a new way. Check out the video below and visit us at StAugustineParish.org/Altar-Servers .
Knights of Columbus annual Steak and Lobster dinner and fundraiser
Saturday, October 26th. For more...
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