Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The parish, and our diocese, has now been offering regular masses for three months without incident in respect
Pat Anderson’s message of thanks
Patricia Anderson, recently retired from her position as our parish pastoral minister has sent a message of thanks to the parish for their prayers and
Priests will not be visiting schools this fall
The Diocese of Hamilton has sent out directives to our clergy with respect to the Fall semester in our publicly-funded Catholic schools. there will
Cardinal Sarah writes to the Church on the importance of the Eucharist
His Excellency Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, has forwarded to us a recent document from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of
Farewell Fran!
This week St. Augustine’s bible study group said “good-bye” to a long-term member and good friend, Fran Donnelly. Fran is heading to Chemainus,
“Match, Hatch and Despatch” guidelines for weddings, baptisms and funerals, plus Masses in the Fall.
Many parishioners have been asking for clarification on our liturgical practice going forward. Can there be funeral masses? When will daily mass
“On call” priestly ministry returns to Hamilton hospitals (July 29/20)
As of July 29, priests may visit hospitals to provide the Sacrament of the Sick and Viaticum (Last Rites). At this time only priests "on call" (each
Our St. Michael bell sounds out!
The parish’s St. Michael Bell rings out the Angelus once again, thanksto a groom-to-be. Previously, when the bell tolled, it rang neither thehour nor
Our Parish Minister retires
Patricia Anderson, our parish minister, appreciated by so many of us at St. Augustine's has decided it is time to retire, effective the end of June.