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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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (01-15-2023)
           As followers of Jesus, we are called to bring the good news of salvation to a world very much in need of saving. As disciples of the one true God, we must find our voice and speak his holy truth even when it may be inconvenient or unwanted.
            Today’s readings center on God’s call. All of those called – Isaiah, St. Paul and John the Baptist – have a special vocation from God to bear witness to his name and foster holiness among his people. God equips those so chosen with grace, honor, and strength to carry out their mission.
            In the first reading, the Prophet Isaiah prophesies a servant who will restore Israel and be a light to the nations. God reminds Isaiah that Israel is the Lord’s Servant. In the second reading, St. Paul greets the Church of Corinth, announcing he has been called to be an apostle. In the Gospel, John the Baptist sees Jesus and proclaims him to be the Lamb of God.
            As we encounter John today, he is entering the apex of his mission: Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, he says. This is not just someone talking about the Messiah, this is a public, well-known figure confirming all that he has been saying up to the point: He is the one about whom I have been talking. John sees with his eyes and with his spirit, to know this truth. His declaration is meant for all to hear, and heed. John’s authority comes from God. He was sent to proclaim the truth about Jesus. Without fear he tells and testifies that he is the Son of God. John was destined to be the one who would come first, as it were, gaining the attention not for himself but to point to the main, the Messiah.
            We are all called to announce and point to the one whose life, death and resurrection. The knowledge of Jesus must be found in our lives. We are called to experience God’s presence through our faith. May our hearts be open to this great act of God’s loving presence in our lives.

 

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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