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Welcome to the St. Augustine Parish Web Portal!
http://staugustine-ottawa.org/
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Weekend Masses : Sat. 4:30 pm; Sun. 9 & 10:30 am
Weekday Masses: 9 am or as listed in the weekly bulletin
1st Saturday of the Month: 9 am Mass in honour of Our Lady .
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday after the 9 am Mass ending at 10:30 am.
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 3:00 pm
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June 28th: 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Click HERE for the readings. To listen to Gospel & Fr. Richard’s homily, click on HERE
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time (June 21st). Click HERE for the readings. To listen to Gospel & Deacon Marc’s homily, click on HERE
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Corpus Christi (June 14th). Click HERE for the readings.
To listen to Gospel & Fr. Richard’s homily, click on HERE
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Feast of the Most Blessed Trinity (June 7th). Click HERE for the readings.
To listen to Gospel & Fr. Richard’s homily, click on HERE
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Pentecost (May 31st). Click HERE for the readings.
To listen to Gospel & Fr. Richard’s homily, click on HERE
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June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
“He said to me, ‘My divine heart is so in love with people, and with you in particular, that it can no longer contain the flames of its ardent charity. It needs you to spread them. It must manifest itself to people and enrich them with precious treasures that I will reveal to you. These treasures are the graces of salvation and sanctification, necessary to rescue people from the abyss of perdition….’ This divine heart was shown me on a throne of flames. It was more resplendent than the sun and transparent as crystal. The heart had its own adorable wound, and was surrounded by a crown of thorns, signifying the stings caused by our sins. And there was a cross above it.” – St. Margaret Mary Alocoque
May is the month of Mary, our Blessed Mother, and June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As May leads to and introduces June, so Mary brings us to the love of her Son, the love symbolized by His Sacred Heart . To read more, visit: http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/printarticle.html?id=6026
Holy Father’s June Prayer Intentions: http://catholicexchange.com/2009/06/01/117217/print/
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Latest Men’s Breakfast Talks
On Saturday June 13th, Matt Farnand, CCO Team Leader at Carleton University gave a great talk during the Men’s Breakfast at the St. Augustine Parish. Matt provided a moving testimony of his personal conversion during the 2002 World Youth Day in Toronto . He then dealt in detail with the challenges faced by CCO in winning over today’s youth.
In describing the green shoots of the Springtime of New Evangelization which he is witnessing at Carleton, Matt has shown a remarkable maturity and understanding of our faith especially for someone so young (he is only 27 years old). This is truly a most hopeful sign for the future.
To listen to Matt’s captivating 35 minute talk with introduction by Chris Currie, click on the following link: http://www.stagustinemp3.org/files/MattFarnandTalk.mp3
(left click to listen, right click to download)
To see poster announcing Matt s’ Men’s Breakfast, click HERE .
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On Saturday June 6th , Jim Hughes, the National President of Campaign Life Coalition (CLC ), gave an inspiring and very informative Men’s Breakfast talk at Annunciation of the Lord Parish. Jim provided a historical perspective of the Pro-life movement in Canada , as well as insights on how the various CLC initiatives such as The Interim , and the internationally acclaimed Life Site News came into being.
What was particularly revealing was the personal sacrifice that was required on his and his family’s part in order for CLC to succeed. Also of interest were Jim’s intriguing personal encounters with Henry Morgentaler. Click Here for more info on Jim Hughes.
To listen to Jim Hughes’ powerful and riveting talk with introduction by Mark Bell, click on the following link: http://www.stagustinemp3.org/files/JimHughesTalk.mp3
(left click to listen, right click to download)
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, June 26 at 7:30pm . In the basement hall of Saint Patrick’s Basilica. DEMOGRAPHIC WINTER: the decline of the human family.
This 2008 documentary explores what may be the most overlooked crisis facing humanity: the on-going global decline in birthrates. It could prove to be the single most powerful force affecting the fate of nations and society in the 21st century. Demographers, sociologists, economists and other experts examine its causes and consequences. Video (55-minutes) followed by discussion. In the basement hall of Saint Patrick’s Basilica (use ramp entrances), 220 Kent Street , on Friday, June 26 at 7:30pm . A must see! View the trailer
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Pro-life Corner
Why women won’t get the information they need on psychological effects of abortion from the APA by Andrea Mrozek: http://www.imfcanada.org/article_files/IMFC_Mrozek_APA_Final.pdf
Mother killed baby in state of ‘confusion’: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=1520283
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√ Best PRO-LIFE news Website to stay up to date with latest developments:
· http://www.lifesitenews.com/
√ Best PRO-LIFE Reference Material:
√ Best Blog Sites:
· http://www.prowomanprolife.org/
· http://www.socon.ca/or_bust/
· http://bluewavecanada.blogspot.com /
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Listen to Latest Men’s Breakfast Talks:
On SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST – Tim Kennedy gave an excellent, inspiring and very passionate talk regarding Catholic education of our youth entitled “ Our Living Sacrifice: The Transformation of our World by the Renewal of Our Minds.” It dealt with the crisis facing our Christian and Catholic education. In the current high-school system (unfortunately, also including the Catholic Board), our youth are conditioned to be “conformed to the world”, and, thus, are ill-equipped to defend their faith “with their minds”. Tim not only has an excellent grasp of the causes of this crises, but more importantly, a clear and realistic vision of the hard work and sacrifice it will take to renew a failing school system that is endangering the souls of our youth. To list to voice file, and read the text of Tim’s talk, click HERE .
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Mission theme: “Victory in Christ”
Click HERE to see the Agenda and listen to the MP3 recordings
Confession Guide for Adults - click on: http://www.ncregister.com/info/confession_guide_for_adults/
Confession Guide for Children - click on: http://www.ncregister.com/info/confession_guide_for_children/
Fr. Machado is a Canadian Priest, currently residing in Rome, who
makes frequent appearances on EWTN and Vatican Radio. He is a great
catechizer, and is a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT)
– same order to which Fr. John Corapi belongs. Fr. Machado conducts
missions on five continents, and it is a real blessing to have him with us
in Ottawa.
St. Augustine Church is located at 1060 Baseline Rd (just east of
Merivale)
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ADULT FAITH EDUCATION SERIES: THE GOD DELUSION and other errors in logic.
by Dr. Tim Lau
These ADULT FAITH EDUCATION lectures were given on Thursday February 5th, 12th & 19th: THE series investigates the following questions: Is the belief in God a delusion? Is religion the reason we go to war or the root of all evil? Does evolution exclude God? Is God a ‘blind’ watchmaker? Are we nothing more than cells in the service of some ’selfish’ genes? What does it mean to be human?
View slides and listen to voice file of Session 1 "War of the World Views",Session 2 "Son of Kong or Son of God" and session 3 "The Elevation of Man" (or the true role of religion) by clicking on the following link:
Listen to Previous Men’s Breakfasts Talks:
- On Saturday January 17th, Gary Mellor, a retired school teacher gave an inspirational talk entitled "Retirement in the Lord " at St. Augustine Parish. You can access a voice file of Gary’s talk by clicking HERE
- Saturday November 29th, Brett Powell, National Director of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) gave a talk entitled "Incarnational Leadership - Christian Leadership in the 21st Century " at Annunciation of the Lord Parish. You can access a voice file of Brett’s talk by clicking HERE
- Frank Dalton: "All things are Possible for God" - click HERE
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St. Augustine Women’s Breakfast/ March 29th, 2008
Click HERE to see overview and slideshow of Women’s Breakfast talk given by Natasha J. Gajraj entitled: “When Heaven meets earth: the story of a conversion and discovering God in everyday life ”
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"If the Church does not go to the people, the people will not come to the Church." Cardinal Van Thuan
Videos of 2008 Talks :
For other info on the Ottawa-Theology on Tap see THIS LINK
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Understanding the Mass (click on)
Listen to "Understanding the Mass " - what
every Catholic should know! (by Fr. Richard)
Road to Emmaus
Learn how this Gospel reading describes the first Mass after the Resurrection by clicking HERE to hear Fr Richards homily
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Examination of Conscience (click on)
- Based on the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charty
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Confession Guide for Adults - click on: http://www.ncregister.com/info/confession_guide_for_adults/
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Confession Guide for Children - click on: