St. Augustine 

Monday - No Service
Tuesday - Friday - 12 Noon
Saturday - 5:30 pm
Sunday - 8:30 am & 11:00 am in English
                7:00 pm in Spanish
Holy Days - noon & 6:00 pm
Confessions - Saturday 4:30 pm - 5 pm
                          and by appointment

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Friday, August 26
and
Saturday, August 27

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Every human association has its privileges and challenges. The privileges may be attractive and bring happiness, fame, and prosperity. But the challenges are equally real. Perseverance and faith can bring joy, peace, and unity. These two can lead us to conquer even the most severe trials of life. Persevere in running the race, keeping our eyes fixed on God. Today’s readings provide a similar message.
          In our first reading, Jeremiah who prophesied in Jerusalem during the reign of Zedekiah. For many years he had warned the people of Judah about an oncoming disaster. Jeremiah scolded the Jewish leadership of the day for the failure to worship the one true God. As a result, he was thrown into a cistern and left to die. But a court official convinced the king to release him. In the second reading, the author of the letter to the Hebrews encourages the community to persevere in running the race, keeping their eyes fixed on Jesus, who himself faced persecution. In the Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that he has come not to bring peace but division.
          Jesus Christ was sent by the Father on a mission. He was to establish the Kingdom of God. Preaching the Good News of repentance and salvation. He taught his disciples what it meant to live in the kingdom. He was offering them the path to new life.
          Jesus came to free us from sin. He asks us to embrace his way of love and trust. This is Christian discipleship. Christian discipleship is only following of Jesus Christ. There is a cost involved in following Jesus. We trust that his path ultimately leads to life. It is not easy to follow and trust in the Lord. He asks us to listen to the voice of the Gospel. We are called and encouraged to persevere in running the race, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, who himself, embraced the cross that might have life. Let us walk in Jesus’ way and trust that way now and forever awaits those who are faithful.

 

Parish Life
Regarding parish life, the Archbishop encouraged pastors and priests to move forward with parish activities, including in-person gathering for all ages while observing the health and safety restrictions of the state. Whenever possible, we need to prudently proceed with the life of the Church. We need to focus our efforts on strengthening the faith of our people, especially the religious knowledge and faith of our children. In these unique times, our church may become poorer and smaller, but more fervent.          
 

Dear Parishioners and Friends,
 
For more than ninety years, St. Augustine Church has been a beacon of light in Lincoln City, and a gathering place of prayer, worship and service.

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