This Weekend at St. Augustine

"Patience is the companion of wisdom." St. Augustine

In this Sunday’s gospel , Jesus is in Jerusalem for what will be his final visit. In response to a casual comment about the beauty of the temple, he predicts its destruction – which happens a few decades later in 70 AD. He also warns his disciples that they will suffer persecutions, arrest, and trial. They will not, however, be left to suffer alone. He promises that He will give them the help that they will need, so that by their endurance, their salvation is assured. We have that same assurance today. Like the Apostles, we too face persecution and trials, forces hostile to God and to the Church, sometimes at the hands of our own family members. But Christ is continually present, especially in our celebration of the Eucharist, to give us the hope we need to endure. As you prepare for Mass this weekend, spend some time in prayerful gratitude for the grace of Christ always present in our lives, working through our own hearts and the hearts of others.

In addition to our regular Sunday Mass schedule:

We welcome into our faith community, Nathan Albert Meisinger who will be baptized at the 9:30 AM Mass this Sunday.
Also at the 9:30 AM Mass, we welcome our young parishioners, age 4-6, to St. Rita Hall, during the Mass to experience the Word of God in a way that is easier and more fun for them to understand. Those wishing to join will be called forward - parents are welcome to join - and they will return after the homily.

Serving Others

There is one more week to contribute new or clean, gently-used coats, hats, and mittens to the coat drive. As you are pulling out your winter items, please consider bringing those you no longer wear (in good condition) to the collection bin in the parish center for distribution to Lazarus House. This drive ends next Friday, November 22nd.
This will also be the final week to donate non-perishable food items to the annual Thanksgiving Dinner drive. Check out the details here...

Free bus transportation will be provided to the Cheverus Awards Ceremony at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston next Sunday, November 24th. Please join us as parishioners John Barrett, Deacon John and Angie Capomaccio, and Klara Vajda are recognized for their service. The bus leaves the church parking lot at 12:30 PM, arriving for the 2 PM ceremony at the Cathedral, and departs the Cathedral at 4:30 PM arriving back at the parking lot at 5 (ish) PM. To sign up, call Patty at the parish office by next Friday - 978-475-0050, x10.