St. Augustine Catholic Church

The next session of L.I.F.E. will be held on Sunday, March 14, from 10:00am to Noon.

St. Augustine Catholic Church - Richmond, VA

4400 Beulah Road, Richmond, VA 23237
Phone (804) 275-7962 / Fax (804) 271-4604

"The Mission of St. Augustine Catholic Church is to be a Parish Family Inspired By The Love of Jesus Christ, Celebrating the Goodness of Life, Bringing the Good News, and Ministering to the Needs of All."

Weekday Liturgies
Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 12:15pm
Tues. 9:00am
No Mass on Friday

Weekend Liturgies
Sat. Vigil 5:30pm
Sun. 9:00am & 11:00am, 1:00pm & 6:00pm (En Español)

Directions To Our Church

2010 L.I.F.E. Schedules
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March Parish Calendar

Sunday Bulletin, March 7

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Year for Priests 2009-2010
Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year for Priests” beginning with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2009. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010. With the announcement of this Year for Priests, the Pope has declared St. John Vianney (known as the Curé of Ars) the Universal Patron of Priests on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his death. Please pray for our priests that they might always be faithful to their sacred calling.

Msgr. Mike in the Catholic Virginian
In case you missed it, our very own Msgr. Mike wrote an article about the "Year for Priests" which was featured in the December 28, 2009 issue of the Catholic Virginian. Click here to read the article.

Father Mike has requested that parishioners go to the Diocese of Richmond's website and review the document "We Walk By Faith". For your reference, here are the responses from our four "We Walk By Faith" pillar meetings.

WORD COMMUNITY
WORSHIP SERVICE

Please keep Deacon Gene in your prayers. He has left us, but not in spirit. Your prayers are helpful and appreciated by Gene and his family.

Events & Announcements

Soup Suppers
Lenten soup suppers began on Wednesday, Feb. 24. If you would like to help, please call Katharine in the office. We need volunteers in order to make this happen! This year opportunities for Lenten Learning Experiences will be offered separate from the Soup Suppers, which will be a chance for parishioners to gather in prayer and fellowship while sharing a simple meal of soup and bread.

Second Quarter 2010 Financial Report
The Second Quarter 2010 Financial Report from the Parish Finance Committee is now posted online. The report covers the period from October 1 through December 31, 2009.

2009 Parish Annual Report
The parish's annual report for 2009, covering the fiscal year from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, is now online.

Altar Wines
Red wine is still needed for our liturgy, and red rosé is preferred. Please bring to the sacristy on weekends or to the parish office during the week.

Renaissance Revisited
Information regarding phase II of the building campaign, also know as "Renaissance Revisited", will now be posted to the Building Campaign page. Check there to read the October newsletter as well as news on the building campaign.

Preventing the H1N1 Virus
The following liturgy changes have been put in place to try to prevent the spread of the H1N1 (or swine flu) virus. Thank you for your cooperation.

Open hands, instead of joined hands for the Lord's Prayer.
Quiet verbal exchange of Christ's Peace with smiles, winks, bows of the head instead of handshakes (optional).
All Eucharistic Ministers and Clergy will sanitize their hands after sign of peace, before distribution of Communion. The sanitization procedures for Eucharistic Ministers are located on the Liturgical Ministry page.

Office Hours
9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
(Lunes a Viernes)

Weekly Readings
Sunday, March 14
Fourth Sunday of Lent

Reading I:
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a

Responsorial Psalm:
Ps 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6

Reading II:
Eph 5:8-14

Gospel:
Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

St. Augustine's Prayer
God of our life, there are days when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and weigh us down; when the road seems dreary and endless, the skies gray and threatening; when our lives have no music in them, and our hearts are lonely, and our souls have lost their courage. Flood the path with light, turn our eyes to where the skies are full of promise; turn our hearts to brave music; give us the sense of comradeship with heroes and saints of every age; and so quicken our spirits that we may be able to encourage the souls of all who journey with us on the road of life to your honor and glory.

Updated: March 08, 2010

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