I have a few updates for you as Easter and the First Communion Masses approach! We are not too far away now! First, Thank you to everyone who came down for Coffee Sunday last week, especially those who brought food. Hopefully you were able to talk with some other families and parishioners and share your experiences this year and enjoy some wonderful goodies. St. Augustine holds regular Coffee Sundays every last Sunday of the month, so you will have a chance to share in our great parish community even after the Communion Masses are over.
1. On the volunteer list for the Masses, I forgot to add a space for a Eucharistic Minister. We need one adult volunteer for each Mass to help Fr. Paul distribute Communion. You do not need to be a regular Eucharistic Minister to volunteer. Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles--all are welcome to volunteer. Let me know if you are interested ASAP!
2. Children attending St. Rita and St. Augustine have been learning a song to sing for their parents at the First Communion Mass. It is called "His banner over me is love" and I know the kids and teachers have put lots of working into preparing this part of the celebration. For kids who do not go to either school, I am posting a youtube video of the song so you can become familiar with the tune and lyrics. The lyrics may differ slightly, but the tune is the same and so is the chorus. When the children are called up to sing their song, your child can choose to join in and sing along as they go, or they may wish to remain in their seats--whatever they feel more comfortable doing.
3. There will be no Children's Liturgy on Easter Sunday. Please enjoy this beautiful Mass celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus as a family. Children's Liturgy will resume the following week.
4. The Holy Week schedule for St. Augustine is as follows:
- Holy Thursday: Mass at 7:30 pm
- Good Friday: Stations of the Cross at 11:00 am, Good Friday Service at 3:00 pm
- Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 pm, followed by the Easter Vigil Party (food & fellowsip) in the parish hall (see the bulletin if you would like to contribute)
- Easter Sunday: Mass at 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year! I hope you have a very meaningful and prayerful Holy Week!
