Greetings Saint Augustine Family,
Today, we celebrate the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
The Gospel raises the question of the proper relationship between Church and State, expressed in terms of the relationship between God and Caesar: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what belongs to God.”
However, there is a fundamental truth that must not be overlooked: As Creator of the universe, everything belongs to God! There is no area of life that falls outside God’s concern, nor is there any area that can be properly managed without recognizing God’s sovereignty over all creation including you and me.
So, as we celebrate the Eucharist today, let us give to God what belongs to God: our praise, our worship, our hearts, and our lives.
We welcome you to join us for Mass celebrations on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. The 12:30 p.m. Mass will be live-streamed via our YouTube Channel. Daily Mass is held at 8:15 a.m. in the church from Tuesday through Friday.
Click here or download the attachment to read this week's bulletin with Father Pat's Sermon notes. He reminds us that we belong to God, are created in His image, and must fulfill our purpose by loving as Christ loves and making disciples of all nations.
We greatly appreciate your support of our parish's mission. If you are able to financially contribute at this time, click here to sign up with ParishSOFT for automatic contributions or a one-time donation. You can also text a dollar amount to (202) 930-8147 to give.
Thank you to each and every one of you who has contributed to our New Carpet Fund over the past several months! Our goal was to raise $95,000, and as of this past week, we have raised just under $94,000!
A down payment has been made, the carpet has been ordered, and it has arrived! The only delay has been the need to repair some recent roof leaks in the church to ensure that the new carpet will not be damaged.
We have been told that the carpet can be installed between Sundays, in just five days, six at the most! We will announce soon when the installation will begin.
Thank you for your generosity, support, and sacrifices in helping make this happen!
Our good shepherd, Father Pat, is on mission in Ulu, Kenya, with Church of the Nativity, sharing Christ’s love and light while immersing himself in the local culture, listening to the community, and learning about their needs. What a beautiful opportunity to build relationships, deepen understanding, and recognize God’s presence in one another.
Please keep Father Pat, the mission team, the children, and the entire Ulu community in your prayers. May the Holy Spirit guide their steps, strengthen their hearts, and bless every encounter.
Though miles apart, we are united in Christ and connected through prayer. Thank you for holding Father Pat and this mission in your hearts as we share in God’s work across the world.
Want to follow along?
Please keep Father Pat, the mission team, the children, and the entire Ulu community in your prayers. May the Holy Spirit guide their steps, strengthen their hearts, and bless every encounter.
Though miles apart, we are united in Christ and connected through prayer. Thank you for holding Father Pat and this mission in your hearts as we share in God’s work across the world.
Want to follow along?
The Prayer Group Ministry has several ways you can either seek prayer or participate in intercessory prayer.
First, you can submit your prayer intentions via our church website by clicking the button below or by placing in the Prayer Request Box on the table at the entrance of the church. These prayer intentions are collected and lifted up on a monthly basis.
Second, join our monthly Prayer Meeting which will meet virtually this coming Friday, November 20 and every third Friday of the month at 7:00pm.
Third, if you need prayer urgently, there will be a few prayer volunteers who are happy to pray with and for you today after the 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses. Please meet in front of the tabernacle immediately following Mass.
First, you can submit your prayer intentions via our church website by clicking the button below or by placing in the Prayer Request Box on the table at the entrance of the church. These prayer intentions are collected and lifted up on a monthly basis.
Second, join our monthly Prayer Meeting which will meet virtually this coming Friday, November 20 and every third Friday of the month at 7:00pm.
Third, if you need prayer urgently, there will be a few prayer volunteers who are happy to pray with and for you today after the 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses. Please meet in front of the tabernacle immediately following Mass.
