St. Augustine 

Archbishop's Decree Rescinding Dispensation - Effective 07/16/2021

https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/12494/documents/2021/7/ABS_DecreeDispensationLift_English.pdf

Welcome Back to Mass
As we join our state and the rest of the country in an effort to leave behind, but not forget, the tragedies and struggles of the covid19 pandemic, we are ready to move forward to a brighter tomorrow. Together through worship and prayer we can begin to heal and bring fellowship and togetherness back to our community.

Church Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 12:00 noon
Saturday - 5:30 pm
Sunday - 8:30 am & 11:00 am

Confessions Saturday 4:30 pm or by appointment.

Holy Days 12 noon and 6:00 pm



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Wash your hands often.
Keep social distance.

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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (7/4/2021)

               Today, the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Mark begins with a series of questions. The people gathered in the synagogue, who had been listening to Jesus as he taught, were astonished at his wisdom. Because of this, they started asking questions about him. While we do not know what Jesus was preaching to them, it must have been quite profound, because they were astonished that the words came from the carpenter, the Son of Mary. The Gospel tells us that his listeners recognized that the wisdom of Jesus was a gift, and they acknowledged that he had performed mighty deeds, but who was he? They wanted to know.
               Those who were in the synagogue must have been familiar with Jesus because they began to name his family – Mary his mother, his brothers, James, and Joes, Judas and Simon. They even mentioned his sisters. Here, it is important to note that his identification as brothers and sisters must be taken within the context of the time and language in which Jesus was living. These “brothers and sisters” would be more like his extended family, most probably cousins. It in no way contradicts the truth that Mary conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit and that Mary had no additional children. The other denomination misunderstood these terms and mislead people in their beliefs.
               Their questions indicate a lack of faith because they had been witnesses to his earlier words and deeds. In spite of this, they had trouble accepting that the carpenter could be the Chosen One. It can be a challenge to many people even today.
               For all of us, who walk by faith, the incarnation was a beautiful event, a real moment in time. We are here today because we believe in God’s word, the Tradition of the Church, and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We are here in this holy place to have a personal encounter with Jesus in every Sacrament. Our faith is strong, and it carries us through all of our trials in life. Let us have a strong faith to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
 

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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