News/Save the Dates/Reminders
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2021 Fish Bake to - go tickets: ONLINE ORDERS or print and drop a check or cash FORM
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50/50 Raffle hosted by the St. Augustin Home & School Association HERE
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NEWLY UPDATED: Download our 2021 Lenten Calendar of Events HERE
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Diocese Lenten Resources HERE
- Daily morning Mass at 8 am MTWF, Tuesday Holy Hour at 6 pm, Friday Stations of the Cross at 5:30 pm: all held in the church throughout Lent.
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From Bishop Joensen: MASK MANDATE and STATEMENT ON COVID VACCINE
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Youth Group for High School students resumes on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the lower level. If you have questions, reach out to Mary Currie at youthministry@staugustin.org.
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A Daily Gospel Reflection
by Fr. Jim Livingstone
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Mark 9:1-10. Revised Standard Version
“And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.” And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves, and he was transfigured before them, and his garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses; and they were talking to Jesus. And Peter said to Jesus, “Master it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah. For he did not know what to say, for they were exceedingly afraid. And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud. “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” And suddenly looking around they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only.
And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of man should have risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what the rising from the dead meant.”
MEDITATION: What is the significance of this mysterious appearance? Jesus went to the mountain knowing full well what awaited him in Jerusalem, betrayal, rejection, and death on the cross. God the Father spoke with Jesus and gave his approval: “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” The Lord Jesus wants to share his glory with each of us. He shows us the way to the Father’s glory, “Follow me, take the path I have chosen for you and you will receive the glory and blessings of my Father’s kingdom.”
Jesus succeeded in his mission because he willingly offered up his life on the cross. If we hope to share in his glory, we too must follow him in the way of the cross by dying to sin and embracing his will for our lives. The only path that leads us to everlasting peace and joy with God.
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Find our Sunday 10:00 am Masses online through
* A reminder, 10:00 am Mass has extra seating in the Parish Hall.
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Mask Mandate Implemented in Diocese
In a letter to the faithful of the Des Moines Diocese, Bishop William Joensen announced a mask mandate. He's doing this to protect our ability to continue to publicly celebrate Mass and sacraments.
Extended through April 11, 2021.
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including Feast Day articles, Lenten information,
St. Augustin clothing for sale, an article on honoring the year of
St. Joseph with a consecration, and much more!
~Please continue to support our Vendors!
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2021 St. Augustin Lenten Calendar
Join us this Lent for an expanded morning Mass schedule, Holy Hour on Tuesday evenings, Friday evening Stations of the Cross, Fish Bakes, a Novena to St. Joseph, and much more!
(UPDATES: Holy Saturday 8:00 pm and no Living Stations on Good Friday)
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ALL PARISH LENTEN
To - Go FISH BAKE
(Sponsored by St. Augustin Knights of Columbus)
Saint Augustin Parish Hall
Friday, March 5th & 26th
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
$8.00 Preorder Adults / $10.00 Adults at the Door
$5.00 Children under 12
$30 Family max.
The menu includes baked tilapia, baked salmon if pre-ordered. Grilled cheese for the kids meal. Sides of coleslaw, green beans, mac and cheese, and potato chips. (preorders requested by the Wed. prior to event)
Order form for mailing, or dropping in the office, or placed with payment in the weekly tithing HERE.
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Get Families Talking Sign Up 2021
Join us for Conversations about L.I.F.E. with your child(ren)! Sessions will be held virtually using Google Meets. Each session facilitates age-appropriate discussions between parent(s) and child(ren) about what is most important to our lifelong happiness - healthy relationships. Because this program is meant to foster conversations at home between parents and children, at least one parent must participate with their child(ren). We held virtual Get Families Talking sessions in August 2020 and found that virtual meetings were a very fruitful way for parent(s) and child(ren) to talk privately.
Sunday, April 11th from 4 - 5:30 pm will host Google Meet meetings for:
1st & 2nd, 5th & 6th, and High School
Sunday, April 25th from 4 - 5:30 pm will host Google Meet meetings for:
3rd & 4th and 7th & 8th grades
Note: Children attending the session for 5th grade and older should already have an idea that the physical love shared between parents brings about children. Just the basics. The program will not go into detail or even bring up anatomy, but it will discuss the progression from noticing one another to marital love.
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If you are homebound or in the hospital and would like a clergy visit, please contact the parish office with your contact information at (515) 255-1175 or info@staugustin.org.
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