St. Augustine Catholic Church

"Because this is where much of our world is!

. . . Advent is a time to practice the art of seeing beyond the darkness! The danger that our adversities present is that, if we allow it, they can eclipse God from our sight. Celebrating Advent is a conscience and deliberate choice to do the exact opposite! . . . Do you feel like you are in a dark place?  Then this season is for you!   This is [a] time to “keep your eyes fixed on Jesus…” (Hebrews 12:2) through DAILY devotions, scripture reading, prayer and service. 

Yes, Advent starts in darkness, but then one candle is lit to assure us that the Light of the World is on His way!"

 HVAC CONTRIBUTIONS 

HVAC System Fundraising Campaign Update–   As we near the homestretch THANK YOU for continuing to give toward the new Heating and Air Conditioning Unit for the church, but don’t give up just yet!   We have about $27,000 more to go!   So, if you are a wage earning parishioners who has NOT yet made a contribution to this effort to please do so that we can cover the remaining balance.  Remember you can give by using the red and white Church Renovation Envelope, or give online through Faith Direct.  Thank you for doing your part!

". . .remember. . .each of us is ONLY responsible for doing our part and that's it."

- Fr. Pat

As of November 27, 2021

As always, you can mail in your contribution, or, from within the continental United States, make a One-Time Gift cash donation through FaithDirect (HVAC Contributions), or you can text-to-give at 202-930-8147. Please type "HVAC" in the comments. 
You can donate stock.

We have now launched our Annual Christmas Toy Drive by collecting gift cards as well.  As with our Food Drive, we will be providing gift cards ($35.00 per child) to more than 500 children.

We know that we all continue to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and we appreciate the
generosity of the St. Augustine parish all the more during these challenging times! 

You may donate gift cards from Target, Old Navy, or Walmart by Mailing them to the church office OR  Dropping them in the marked box in the
back of the church after Mass. Please submit all donations by Sunday, December 12th! 

We are asking parishioners to generously support the families we are seeking to serve.  We are  particularly in need of financial donations.  Donations can be made through the church's website by making a donation using FaithDirect.

MASK REQUIREMENT REMINDER

Until further notice masks are required inside the church for all Mass attendees regardless of vaccination status.  We are hopeful that as vaccination rates increase once again throughout the country, we will see decreases soon in infection rates.  In the interim, however, we ask you to continue working with us to keep everyone in our community safe and healthy.
 
With you in the Lord’s Vineyard,
 
Fr. Patrick A. Smith
Pastor
 

Daily Mass is open to the public and takes place at 8:15am from Tuesday to Thursday in the Chapel located at 1419 V Street N.W. Washington, DC 20009 and on Fridays in the Church at the corner of 15^th and V Streets N.W.   Masks are required. 

NOTE: ONLY the Friday Mass will be accessible online via Livestream on the St. Augustine YouTube Channel. 

In partnership with the Washington Archdiocese Office of Catechesis — St. Augustine Parish will host a Faith Foundations Course as part of our commitment to empower and equip our parishioners with a deeper appreciation and understanding of our Catholic Faith.