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A Welcome Note from Our Pastor
Dear Friends,Welcome to the Parish of St. Augustine in Ossining New York. Our lovely parish has served the Catholic community of Ossining and the surrounding area since 1853. We continue to be a vibrant parish, active in our prayer life, spiritual development, social ministries, and education. Please take a moment to peruse our website to see all that we are and all that we do! And please feel free to come and worship Almighty God with us!
With prayers and best wishes, I am,
Faithfully yours in Christ,
Fr. McSweeney
Come let us adore Him!
Eucharistic Adoration
Spend a little time with Our Lord
Every Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Holy Hour (Morning Prayer, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy) from 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Compline and Solemn Eucharistic Benediction at 7:00 pm.
5 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS
OF CHURCH ATTENDANCE
It makes sense ... God doesn’t need us to attend
Mass because it benefits Him.
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The Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal
The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
serves our spiritual communities
across our 10 counties.
If you have not yet
made your pledge to the Cardinal’s Appeal,
please make your commitment today.
Remember, you can pledge your gift now
and make payments in the coming months.
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St. Augustine's Progress Report
To date, $72,879 has been received from 217 donors.
Please join them in order for us to meet our goal of $187,000.
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On Saturday, October 6, there will once again be an archdiocesan pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. If you have never been on a pilgrimage before, please consider joining us for a day of prayer, reflection, and trust in her care as we visit the basilica affectionately known as Mary’s Shrine.
Buses will depart from across the archdiocese and there will be time to tour the basilica, pray the rosary together, and celebrate Holy Mass before returning home. For more information and to register, please visit adnypilgrimage.eventbrite.com. You might even consider bringing a friend or family member with you for what is sure to be a wonderful day!
As Catholics, we honor Mary for her role in our salvation. Her “yes” to God and her loving attention to Jesus are the reasons she is special to us. Please do not hesitate to turn to Mary in times of need! To grow in devotion as the feast of the Assumption approaches and we prepare as an archdiocesan family for the October pilgrimage, consider praying the rosary. Or, check out some of the wonderful content about Mary on FORMED. There are movies, Bible studies, talks and more that will deepen your understanding and devotion to the mother of our Savior.
Once again, if you are interested in joining me on Saturday, October 6th, please visit adnypilgrimage.eventbrite.com or email pilgrimage@archny.org. May we all rest in her care and trust in the loving mercy of her Son, Jesus.
With prayerful best wishes, I am,
Faithfully in Christ,
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
August 15, 2018
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dear Member of the Family of the Archdiocese,
Yesterday’s report of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury that investigated cases of the sexual abuse of minors committed by priests and deacons once again brought forward the pain and suffering of those who experienced that abuse, and the shameful way that those in positions of authority, including bishops, responded – or failed to respond – when informed of the abuse, and in many cases permitted it to continue and new victims to be harmed. I am sure that everyone, particularly victim-survivors and their families, but also the laity, good and faithful priests and deacons, and, yes, even bishops and cardinals, is feeling nauseous, hurt, and betrayed by the details contained in the report.
Although the report focused on six dioceses in Pennsylvania, we have thus far found three clerics from this archdiocese mentioned in the report. In case you have not seen the report itself, I wanted to share with you what the report contains, and let you know the status of each of these cases.- Fr. James McLucas was alleged to have sexually abused a 14 year old girl. However, we have an affidavit from the woman involved who states that a sexual relationship did not begin until she was in her 20's and in college. This does not excuse the behavior in any way, which is unquestionably and categorically wrong, but it is not a case of abuse of a minor. McLucas has not had an assignment since this came to our attention.
- Deacon James Rush was alleged to have had an inappropriate relationship with a 14 year old girl. He was ordained a deacon for the Archdiocese of New York in 1979, but has not served here since 2002. He has been living and working in the Diocese of Harrisburg since that time. The Diocese of Harrisburg determined that there was no sexual abuse, but that grooming had taken place. Rush was suspended canonically by the Diocese of Harrisburg in 2016, and the Diocese then alerted the Archdiocese of New York to the suspension. The archdiocese immediately suspended him as well.
- Ed Parrakow was a priest of this archdiocese who, in the 1980’s, was found to have committed multiple acts of abuse of minors. He was sent away for treatment, and then given an assignment in the Diocese of Greenburg, where he continued to abuse. As much as it pains us to admit it, this is clearly an example of the wrong way that these cases were handled in the past. Parrakow was eventually suspended, and then laicized.
While I have not had time to read the entire report, it clearly lays out the pain experienced by victim-survivors, pain which continues to this day, and the terribly wrong way that these incidents were usually handled by the Church in the past which contributed to their suffering. While it is true that the abuse of minors was badly handled by all segments of society, if there is one segment that should have done a better job, it is the Church. And while the Church in the past may have been an example of what not to do, today I believe it is a model of what to do to prevent sexual abuse, and how to respond when an accusation comes to light.
Although the situation in the Church is very different today, especially since the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in 2002, that does not mean that we can become complacent or think this is all behind us. We must continue to do all that we can to address the pain and suffering that victim-survivors continue to feel. That is the reason that the archdiocese instituted the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP), as way to help bring a sense of healing for those who were harmed. We must also continue to be ever rigorous in performing background checks and safe environment training, so that, as much as possible, we can prevent abuse from happening again in the future.
I believe that the recent case involving Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, as gut-wrenching as it was, exemplifies the progress that has been made in dealing with such cases. When the Archdiocese of New York received the complaint, we followed our normal protocol as we would for any priest, and everyone involved – from the Vatican on down – agreed that we must deal with the case openly and honestly. It is hard to imagine that such would have been the case 30 years ago.
Let me close by not only offering an apology to those who were harmed by such abuse and the response they may have received when coming forward, but also my gratitude that they did come forward, especially those who testified before the grand jury, participated in our IRCP process, or otherwise made their voices heard. And I would invite other victim-survivors in this archdiocese to come forward, to notify law enforcement, and contact our victim assistance coordinator ( victimsassistance@archny.org). I assure them that they will be met with respect, compassion, and understanding.
Our God can make good out of evil. He proved that most dramatically on that first Good Friday. It surely feels as if we are experiencing another Good Friday today. Fortunately, we know that the darkness of Good Friday did not have the last word, and that the light of Easter Sunday was not far behind.
Faithfully in Christ,
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
Pope Francis: ‘death penalty inadmissable’
APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION
GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE
OF THE HOLY FATHER
FRANCIS
ON THE CALL TO HOLINESS
IN TODAY’S WORLD
GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE
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Thursdays before the Blessed Sacrament
Please remember that the Lord
ought never be exposed without
at least two persons present.
Please schedule to spend an Holy Hour before the Eucharist.
The signup sheets for coming weeks are
in the back of the Church.
MinistriesAltar Servers
-- July/August Altar Servers Schedule
-- September/October Altar Servers Schedule
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
-- July/August Schedule for EMHC
-- September/October Schedule for Lectors and EMHC
Lectors/Commentators
-- July/August Schedule for Lectors
-- September/October Schedule for Lectors and EMHCOrganizations
Lectio Divina ~
in the Church and every other Wednesday.
Gather for Prayer and Meditation.
St. Genesius Cinema Circle ~
Help plan Movie Nights Monthly meetings and showings.St. Joseph's Men's Group ~
St. Joseph’s Men’s Group meets the 2nd and last Friday of each month.
Pray, Support, Organize, and Play.
St. Monica Women's Adoration
and Divine Office Guild~
Thursdays 9 AM- 10:00 AM Recite Morning Prayer,
pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
St. Veronica Altar Linen Society ~
Assist in keeping the cloths used at Mass immaculate.
Novena of Saint Charbel
Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Novena
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50th and 25th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
AT ST. AUGUSTINECouples who will be celebrating their
50th and 25th anniversary this year
will be honored in our Parish on
Sunday, October 7th,
during the 10:00 AM Mass.
Please note new time.
If this is your 25 th or 50 th Wedding Anniversary,
please notify Joan Pires in the Parish Office (941-0067)
as soon as possible.
CLASSES BEGIN
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 10TH
AT 6:30 PM
REGISTRATION for 2018-2019 Religious Education Classes
is underway for students entering 1st grade in September.Classes are held on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the School.
If you are a parishioner enrolling a child for the first time,
please call my office for a Registration Form.
If you have any questions,
please call Patricia Barbera at 941-6663.
RCIA CLASSES WILL BEGIN SOON…
Are you someone or do you know someone who..
- Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
- Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?
- Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
At St Augustine’s we offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting.
For more information please contact
Patricia Barbera at (914) 941-6663
or
Deacon John Barbera.The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is not a program it’s a process for life that begins now.
RCIA Inquiry Classes will be starting in September/October
Be In-FORMED
Not on FORMED yet? Go to seas.formed.org. Click Register, then code W3JKWN, enter your name, email address and desired password. You are now registered to enjoy the free parish subscription which gives you 24/7 access to over 300 quality Catholic online programs, 99+ movies, 101+ audios, & 98+ EBooks.
AUG 19th: This week is The Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Study: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, session 9: Mary and the Saints, or The Bible and the Virgin Mary, lesson 7: The Promised Mother, or lesson 8: Mother Crowned in Glory. Listen to: Mary: Handmaid of the Lord or The Worlds First Love.
AUG 26th: This week are Memorials to Saints Monica and Augustine. Watch Restless Heart or Catholic Heroes of the Faith: The Story of Saint Augustine. Listen to: The Restless Flame. On the 29th is the Memorial of The Passion of St. John the Baptist. Study: Lectio Eucharist, session 3: Lamb of God, or The Wild Goose, segment 3: Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Fire.
Link: Content Directory
The following is a comprehensive, categorized list of FORMED content. Here, you have direct access and links to programs, books, movies, audio talks, audio books and Spanish content. Feel free to use this directory to browse FORMED content or copy the links to share a program with a colleague or friend.
Link: St. Augustine's FORMED page
Bereavement Support Group
Thursday, September 6th
7:30 - 9:00 pm
The next Pasta Weekend is
September 8/9
We ask that each family bring in
a 15 oz. can of prepared pasta
and put it in the box in the vestibule.
The Ossining Food Pantry
is open to eligible residents of the greater Ossining area.
Their clients are
singles,
couples,
a single mother with children,
a senior citizen who cannot make it on Social Security,
or
someone who has recently lost their job.
The day the Pantry opened in 1988, they served one client.
Now they pack food for more than 100 households every week.
THEY NEED OUR HELP.
St. Augustine's will host a
BLOOD DRIVE
sponsored by the
HUDSON VALLEY BLOOD BANK
on
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd,
from
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
in the
Parish Hall.
There is a need for donors and volunteers for that day.
If you can help, please call
Joan Pires in the Parish Office at 941-0067.
2018 Franciscan Pilgrimage:
Rome and Assisi, Italy
If you seek an even deeper, personal encounter with Christ by walking in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clare, and all the Saints of Rome, we invite you to join us on the 2018 Franciscan Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, Italy from October 24th - November 5th, 2018. The Pilgrimage will be led by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist ( fsecommunity.org), a Pontifical Congregation based in Meriden, CT. In the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare, the Sisters hold a deep reverence for the holy places, culture, sacred traditions and inspiring beauty of Rome and Assisi, Italy. The cost of the Pilgrimage is $3,500, all inclusive; limited to 20 people.
If you are interested,
contact Gae Savino
at 914-391-5966
or ghsavino@aol.com.
MIDNIGHT RUN
SOCIAL MINISTRY
NEWS FROM THE MIDNIGHT RUN TEAM...
The Midnight Run Team would like to thank everyone who donated clothes for our brothers and sisters in New York City. At this time, we would like everyone to not put any more items in the clothing bin until further notice. We will put a notice in the bulletin when we are ready to collect more clothes.
Thank you so much for all your donations.
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Also, the Midnight Run Team would like to thank the St. Augustine's Senior Center for the breakfast they held as a fundraiser to benefit the Midnight Run. Thank you so much and may God Bless all of you. We could not do all that we do without some financial help.
OUR NEXT MIDNIGHT RUN
WILL BE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st,
AT 6:00 PM
IN THE
FORMER PRE-K 4 CLASSROOM.
Knights of Columbus Council 311 is active and growing in our parish community. Get involved in our family and charitable events and get to know others that share your Catholic faith.
Five months since being introduced in select pilot states, the Knights of Columbus Online Membership program is already proving to be a valuable recruiting tool for councils. Future Knights need only visit kofc.org/joinus from a computer or mobile device to enroll in our digital program that allows them a chance to become engaged in K of C spiritual and council life. To enroll, the codes are St. Augustine Church and Council 311. Contact us for more info info@kc311.com or leave a message with us at (914) 557-4942.
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Bring a friend to Church
Let us remember relatives and friends who may have strayed
from attending Mass and the Sacraments.
Consider asking someone you know to come with you to Mass.
Your encouragement may be all that they need.
Attend Daily Mass
Do you sometimes wonder what you are going to do during the day? Have you ended your day feeling that you really did not accomplish much? Perhaps you have time on your hands? Have you asked yourself: how can I make a difference in the lives of family, friends, strangers, even the world? Well, have you ever thought about attending Mass daily or a few times a week? If you think about it, there is no better way to spend part of your day; no better way to praise God; no better place to pray for yourself or anyone for whatever intentions, including your own! Join fellow parishioners, along with people who work in the area, in adoring, praising and petitioning God in his house and at the table of the Lord. Here at St. Augustine’s, we have two daily Masses at 6:30 and 8:30 AM. Give it some thought.
How (and Why) to Return to Sunday Mass
and on the bottom of the same Page is:
How (and Why) to Return to Confession
“To fall in love with God
is the greatest romance;
to seek him the greatest adventure;
to find him, the greatest human achievement.”
― Saint Augustine of Hippo
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Join Us On Our Official Facebook, Twitter, and Flocknote Pages.
The Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church Facebook
page is not our parish's official Facebook page.This is our official Parish Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/augustine.saint.7The Facebook logo link at the top of this page will
connect you with our Official Facebook page.Our other official pages are:
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StAugustineNY
Flocknote:
https://archny.flocknote.com/
Website:
http://www.staugny.org
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Parish E-Mail
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32Responsorial Psalm Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19Gospel Mt 19:13-15
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A WORD OF WELCOME
TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS!Please introduce yourself to
Fr. McSweeney, Fr. J.P.,
and/or
Deacons Tim, Steven, Cliff or John
so that we may better serve you.
We hope that you
will become involved
with our parish
and we look forward
to your presence and
participation each week!!
St. Augustine is
wheelchair accessible.We have ten seats in the back
of the Church marked for handicapped parishioners. Others may use them if they are not needed for the elderly or the handicapped.****
If you have Celiac Disease, please stop by the Sacristy prior to Mass to let us know that you would like to receive a gluten free host during Mass.
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PLEASE DO NOT PARK AROUND THE CIRCLE IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH.****PLEASE DO NOT FEED THECANADIAN GEESE
THAT ARE ON OUR PROPERTY.
****THE 2019 MASS &Please SEND your requests with your offering of $15 per Mass Intention and/or Sanctuary Candle to Joan Pires in the Parish Office, along with a phone contact.
SANCTUARY CANDLE BOOK
IS OPEN.
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Due to the amazing and greatly appreciated efforts of all of our volunteers and parishioners, we had a fun and outstanding 41st festival. It is with gratitude and delight that we announce that this year’s festival realized $59,640. We were able to achieve this success despite the two days of rain and increased overhead costs.
Many people came out to support this year’s festival and our sincere thanks go again to all of the volunteers, parishioners, friends and the Festival Committee who helped to make this another remarkable and profitable fundraiser.
Fr. McSweeney
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Calendar
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Saturday, August 18, 8:30 AM
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Saturday, August 18, 8:30 AMAFTER THE 8:30 AM MASS
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Saturday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMAlso by Appointment
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Saturday, August 18, 5:00 PM
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Sunday, August 19, 8:00 AM
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Sunday, August 19, 10:00 AM
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Sunday, August 19, 12:00 PM
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Sunday, August 19, 6:00 PM
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Monday, August 20, 6:30 AM
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Monday, August 20, 8:30 AM
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Tuesday, August 21, 6:30 AM
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Tuesday, August 21, 8:30 AM
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Tuesday, August 21, 6:30 PM
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Wednesday, August 22, 6:30 AM
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Wednesday, August 22, 8:30 AM
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Thursday, August 23, 6:30 AM
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Thursday, August 23, 8:30 AM
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Thursday, August 23, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Thursday, August 23, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Thursday, August 23, 7:00 PM
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FATHER JP'S PAGE
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From the desk of music director, Bozena Romano:
Please join St Augustine's Adult Choir and experience the beauty of our Faith through singing, praying and making new friends. Whether you prefer singing every Sunday or on special occasions, please share your God-given talent with our Parish family and let your voice be heard.WE NEED YOU!!!
Adult Choir practice is held every Thursday at 7:30 pm in church. Please contact me; I am always available after mass or you can call me at 739-3527.♦♦♦
PARISH RESOURCE LISTThe Parish is interested in creating a Parish Resource List, as a reference for referrals, and parish needs. When the parish office is asked for local referrals, we sometimes scramble to come up with some. Our first source is those who advertise in the bulletin, but a secondary source would be a Parish Resource List. So drop your business card in the collection basket, or a note regarding your business or specialty, so that when we are looking for someone or someone asks,…we will have a list to give them.
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BULLETINSThank you
Bulletin Ad Sponsors!
Help is Still Needed!We would like to thank all of the advertisers who have generously committed to the Bulletin for this year! We still have space available and humbly ask that you consider advertising your business or remembering a loved one in our weekly bulletin.
Our parish bulletin is one of our main communication tools to our parish members. It provides inspirational words from Father, Mass intentions, news, and events for the week ahead. We are thankful that this crucial communication piece is provided to our parish at no cost thanks to the generous advertising support of our parishioners and community-minded businesses. Please let us know if you can help. Sponsors of our bulletin recognize the tremendous value of connecting with our Church family, who in turn respond by supporting our sponsors!If you would like to advertise
in the weekly bulletin,
please contact
Lisa at 646-552-3786,
or
via e-mail to
lpetrucco@4lpi.com.
Thank you!♦♦♦
Need Someone To Visit a Loved One At The Westchester Medical Center or County Jail?
Deacon Cliff Calanni is a Chaplain at both facilities and would be more than happy to provide spiritual and or emotional support to your loved one. Contact Deacon Cliff at (914) 523-5507. All visits would be strictly confidential.
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Need of Assistance of A Personal Matter?
If you are or know a parishioner who is in need of assistance of a personal matter, please contact Deacon Steven DeMartino at (845) 260-5637. All calls will remain confidential.
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WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) is an alternative means of support for St. Augustine Parish instead of using envelopes. In lieu of weekly collections, the WeShare program will collect monthly contributions via your checking, saving, or credit card account. There is NO cost to you to participate in the program.
How do I enroll?
To safeguard your personal information, enrollment can be done directly at the WeShare website: https://staugny.churchgiving.com or
by calling
WeShare Customer Care at 1-800-950-9952.
The process takes less than 5 minutes.
If you have already signed up for WeShare and you do not wish to receive the weekly donation envelopes, please notify the Parish Office.
For those parishioners who make their donations through WeShare, please know that the “donation slip” that can be put into the collection basket may be found on our website (www.StAugNY.org) under the Donate/WeShare tab on thIs page (Home Page), or on your donation page at the WeShare site.
If you have any questions regarding the WeShare program, please contact: mary.anne.dempsey@staugny.org
or
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NEW STATIONS OF THE CROSS
As I am sure you might have noticed, our beautiful new Stations of the Cross have been installed inside the church. We are awaiting the installation of the Cross with the Station number for each of them. Contemporary artist Leonard Porter's award-winning, oil-on-canvas "14 Stations of the Cross," won the 2011 Merit Design Award from the American Institute of Architects' Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture. John Varriano, writing in Sacred Architecture (Issue 20 2011), said Porter's Stations "breathe new life into a seemingly forgotten idiom, and do so with a unique sense of thoughtful and spirited grandeur."
There are still a few Stations available to be memorialized for a donation of $2,000. Please call the office if you are interested. -
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Our Lady of Fatima will visit YOU! Members of the Legion of Mary will bring a parish statue of Our Lady of Fatima to your home and they will pray the rosary with you. Our Lady will stay with you for one week. Spending time with our Lady in your home, praying the rosary is filled with many blessings for you and your family. To schedule a visit, please call Patty Barbera at (914) 310-0558.