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"In your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an account of the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence.* (1 Peter 3:15-16).
Why gaze in wonder at the heavens?
This Jesus whom you saw ascending will return as you saw him go.
(Acts 1:11)
Preparing our Hearts
Ascension of the Lord -- May 20, 2012
Mark 16:15-20
In today's last section of Mark's Gospel, Jesus gives instructions to the disciples as he is taken up to heaven: "Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News to all creation." In the footsteps of countless Christians before us, these words are now addressed to us. How do we proclaim this Good News in our ever more sceptical and spiritual famished world? It is by emulating how Jesus lived and how he died, that we are now called to witness to this great Love of God so fully embodied by Jesus Christ. Questions to ponder:
Ever considered ....?
"We do not live by bread alone" says Jesus. How do you attend to our spiritual hunger? Where can you belong to a faith family? Ever considered joining the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) invites non-baptized women and men to enter a period of inquiry - a period of asking questions about the faith of Catholics and of life in our parish community.
A Message from our Pastoral Team
Whether you are a new parishioner, a new resident to our community of Humboldt, or simply wondering about joining a church, we extend a warm welcome. Thank you for making the effort to get to know our faith community of St. Augustine! Please click "Continue reading ..."
Parish Offering and Diocesan Support
The financial support of St. Augustine's parish by parishioners makes possible the programs, faith education opportunities and services available to all parishioners.
Participating in the work of the Lord – in the work of the church – is a practice that must be established early in life. Waiting for the day when one “has enough and can now afford to share,” interestingly, never arrives. God deserves God's portion – in fact, it all belongs to God. We are merely called to be good stewards of God’s generous gifts.
Let the little children come ...
Let the little children come to me and do not stop them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. (Mark 10:14)
For Baptism, please contact Sr. Loretta at the Parish Office.
