November 2 is ALL SOULS DAY, a time when we remember and pray for all our beloved dead. It is also a time to reflect on our own mortality. You can purchase "A Wound Full of Hope," for $6 at the church office during the week or at our refreshment gatherings after Sunday Masses. For the first evening, please read the preface and pages 1-17. It is an easy read, but should be read slowly and thoughtfully.
Here is the Zoom information for the remaining meetings ~
1798 M. H. DY. (Mary Hall Dyed (died) AUG. 2- (August 28) . IN. THE. -7. (in the X7) Y. of. H. AGE (Year of Her AGE)
Fr. Chuck has copies of the book available for purchase by thise participating in the book study in the Ministry Center at the Reception desk for $6.
There is a mysterious solidarity in Christ between those who have already passed to the other life and we pilgrims in this one: our deceased loved ones continue to take care of us from Heaven. They pray for us, and we pray with them.”
―Pope Francis
Advent Song Study
Mondays in Advent
November 28, December 5, December 12, December 19 7:30 p.m.
Prepare for Jesus' birth as we listen to and reflect on Songs that come from Scripture as well as Songs we sing during the Advent and Christmas Season.
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St. Austin’s Adult Faith Formation looks at the charisms, or pillars, of the Paulist Fathers when creating Adult Faith Formation topics and studies.
At the Paulist Fathers 2018 Ordinations Mass, Cardinal Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R., spoke beautifully about the Paulist Fathers’ mission:
“From its very origin, your congregation has sought to speak the word of God in a language that people can understand. Servant of God Isaac Hecker and his companions suffered much for this passion. Yet their perseverance has enriched the Church in incredible ways. … “
We at St. Austin’s look at how the Holy Spirit will be present in our lives and how it leads us to serve, pray, listen, and study.
We at St. Austin’s look at how to spread the Gospel, the Good News, as St. Paul and St. Phoebe did.
We at St. Austin’s look at how we can be compassionate workers of Christ when working with others towards healing and Reconciliation.
We at St. Austin’s look at how we can bring together different cultures, faiths, people, and so on. The Paulist Fathers work to bring together Christian Unity of One Body of Christ through multicultural studies and gatherings.
Along with Christian Unity, we at St. Austin’s also work with our Brothers and Sisters, and neighbors, of the Jewish and Muslim faith. We look at how we can “engage into dialogue of life, action, spiritual experience and theological exchange. These forms of dialogue, good in and of themselves, deepen our understanding of one another and cultivate respect for diverse religious heritages as we journey together in and toward truth.”~ From the Paulist Mission Statement
This is just a reminder that there is NO FAITH FORMATION on Sunday, November 12. Come walk through our Kristallnacht exhibit in Paulist Hall and our Church Lobby. There WILL BE Children's Liturgy of...