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Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,�
We all face challenges and trials.� And often, we look for answers merely on the human
plane.� We try to resolve or fix the problem or situation on our own and/or only with worldly
solutions. This may, in turn, give us a temporary fix and relief but ultimately gets us nowhere
and often to greater strife or mess. We wrongly look for resolve or security from our own
power.�
Rather we need to look to God for assistance, answers, and resolve.� He has designed
and created us.� He knows our lives better than we do.� Therefore, we need to turn to Him
while using His grace to direct and guide us along the earthly plane. At the same time, this
makes our faith real and practical.� Our faith needs to be part of our daily life and a factor in
the midst of our everyday occurrences.� Our relationship with God needs to become a lived
faith, not merely something relegated to Sunday or other particular and specific occasions.���
God will always lead us to peace and renewed hope.� He will not take away all
difficulties and challenges, but He will remain with us and see us through all things in
life.� The greatest gift we can give to God, who has given us every good gift, is our trust in
Him.� We should trust in the words that Jesus taught us and that we say in the Lord’s prayer:
“Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.”� In our need, we have to trust God to see fit for
our temporal and eternal life.� He alone has the power and authority to resolve the most
difficult situations.� We alone need to surrender our own will and our very lives.���
We need never forget that where there is darkness, there is always imminent light ready
to dispel the darkness.� That is Christ’s promise to us; to remain with us always.� Christ is the
light for our steps.� Look always for the light.� Surrender to that light.� Let nothing fill you with
despair.� Christ has won the victory with His death and resurrection yesterday, today, and
forever. �
Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything!
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Blessings,�
Father Steffes�
�
�
We have hired a Faith Formation Director for our parishes.� She and her
husband and their daughter are in the process of securing their VISAS from
the US embassy in the Philippines, their home.� We are excited to have them
join us and share their educational background, gifts, and faith.� They are in
the last phase of the approval.� Please keep this and them in prayer.� Thus,
we will begin CGS Formation on Wednesday, September 29.� Traditional
Faith Formation for 1�10th Grade will begin around mid�October. We will
continue to communicate details as they develop.� If you are interested in
teaching in the program, please get in touch with me.� � �
September 26, 2021 the 26th week in ordinary time
www.staugustinestedward.org [email protected] (507) 437-4537
St. Augustine Catholic Church
And Parish Office 405 4th St. NW
St. Edward Catholic Church 2000 Oakland Ave W Austin, MN 55912
��Online
��In the Parish Office at St. Augustine.
��By calling the office at
(507) 437-4537.
��On the first
night of class.
�� Education
�� Formation
�� Service
�� Friendship
�� Prayer
�� Games
�� and much more!
405 4th Street NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-4537
www.staugustinestedward.org
Worship Sacraments Parish Life Discipleship
St. Augustine St. Edward
EDIFY: An Initiative of Catholic Vote�
Our Photographer will be here:
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We are thrilled to announce
that we are working on a
new printed and online
Parish Directory
https://donate.onecause.com/pacellistfranciswalk2021�
Previously the Walk A Thon. Fundraising begins this week. To learn more or make a
donation, scan the QR code or visit:�
St. Francis Walk 2021: Monday, October 4
is available:
Make a donation for Father Steffes!
There’s a competition to see who can raise the most money. The one with the most donations in his name
will get to choose between Mr. Malo-Pacelli, Fr. Steffes-St. Augustine/St. Edward, and
Fr. Raul-Queen of Angels to be put in a dunk tank!
October 25-27
November 17-19
November 20
December 27-30
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2 PM—8 PM
10 AM—4 PM
2 PM—8 PM
FOR THE BEST AVAILABILITY,
SCHEDULE YOUR FAMILIES
PHOTO NOW.
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camera up to
the QR code below or
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Our Parish Website and App
Our web address is staugustinestedward.org
Church code:
MN 172
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FAITH FORMATION �
2021�22 UPDATE�
Password:
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This program will: share the truths of the Catholic faith and the foundational values of America
through regular five-minute videos, podcasts, and more.
www.edify.us
CONFESSIONCONFESSIONCONFESSIONCONFESSION
��3:30 PM Before Saturday Mass at St. Augustine ��By appointment with Father Steffes
IsIsIsIs availableavailableavailableavailable
“The transformation of the heart that leads us to confess our sins is a
gift from God … it is ‘His work.’ After confession we are reborn.”
Pope Francis
FAITH FORMATION
WILL BEGIN IN
MID-OCTOBER
Watch the bulletin for more info.
CGS Classes will begin:
September 29
Wednesdays,
6:15 PM—7:30 PM
Thank you to all of you who continue to support the Church financially. Your continued commitment and generosity
is humbling as I know many of you are experiencing difficult times. Donations can be mailed to St. Augustine for both
parishes. Direct deposit can be set up online through our webpage (Parish Life/Stewardship/Contributions) or by
emailing me: [email protected].
Volunteer and Donate �
to help Afghan people �
processing at Ft. McCoy �
in Wisconsin.� ��
�
Catholic Charities is in need
of�volunteers who are able �
to give a week or two of their time
(working daily m�f).� �
�
If this is you, please reach out �
to Catholic Charities:�
cclse.org/afghanistan�refugee�
assistance/
Catholic Charities Southern MN
Refugee Resettlement
Holy Spirit Alive Conference
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Two days of inspirational talks,
adoration, witness, prayer and music.
NOVEMBER 12-13
St. Theodore Catholic Church
Albert Lea, MN
Spanish Translation Available.
Call to register:
(507) 373-0603
God’s grace and blessings
BAPTISM
Homebound Parishioners:
If you are homebound and
would like to receive the
Sacrament of the Sick, Holy
Communion, or
the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, call
the parish office
at 437-4537.
Download our app today
at myparishapp.com text “app” to 88202,
or search your app store for “myparish”.
Simply text
STEDWARD
To 71441
or
STAUGUSTINE
to 71441
Andrew Thomas
DeRito, Jr.
Son of
Andrew and Christen
DeRito
September 19 2021
The Sacred Heart
Care Center
Auxiliary
Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 28
9:00 AM
St. Edward's Family Center
New members welcome!
Questions?
Contact Margo Bissen
507-438-5088
�
Prayer Chain : If anyone is in
need of prayers for health or
special intentions. Please call
JoAnne Jahr 437�4063 or
Jean Arnold 433�9687 �
�
Receive
our
text
alerts!
Priesthood Sunday Is September 26
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Gracious and loving God, we
thank you for the gift of our
priests. Through them, we experi-
ence your presence in the sacra-
ments.
Help our priests to be strong in
their vocation.
Set their souls on
fire with love for
your people.
Grant them the wisdom, under-
standing, and strength they need
to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of
your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to
spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in
their ministry.
Help them to become instruments
of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns as our Eter-
nal Priest. Amen.
Sacred Silence, The Holy
Spirit In the Era
of the Secular
By: Father Tupper
�
�
$15, available in the South �
entrance at St. Augustine
Mass Times & Intentions
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
"[T]he existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal be-
ings that Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a
truth of faith. Angels are pure, created spirits. The
name angel means servant or messenger of God. An-
gels are celestial or heavenly beings, on a higher or-
der than human beings. Angels have no bodies and
do not depend on matter for their existence or activi-
ty. They are distinct from saints, which men can be-
come. Angels have intellect and will, and are immor-
tal. They are a vast multitude, but each is an indi-
vidual person. Archangels are one of the nine choirs
of angels listed in the Bible. In ascending order, the
choirs or classes are 1) Angels, 2) Archangels, 3)
Principalities, 4) Powers, 5) Virtues, 6) Domina-
tions, 7) Thrones, 8) Cherubim, and 9) Seraphim.
FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL,
AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
Three archangels are venerated in the tradi-
tion of the Church. Michael (Who is like
God?) was the archangel who fought against
Satan and all his evil angels, defending all
the friends of God. He is the protector of all
humanity from the snares of the devil. Ga-
briel (Strength of God) announced to Zacha-
riah the forthcoming birth of John the Bap-
tist, and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His
greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is
one of the most familiar and frequent pray-
ers of the Christian people. Raphael
(Medicine of God) is the archangel who took
care of Tobias on his journey.
O God, who dispose in
marvelous order minis-
tries both angelic and
human, graciously
grant that our life on
earth may be defended
by those who watch
over us as they minister
perpetually to you in
heaven. Through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your
Son, who lives and
reigns with you in the
unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27—OCTOBER 3, 2021
Monday, September 27
MEMORIAL OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
5:15 PM Queen of Angels † Donald Hoffman
Tuesday, September 28
7:30 AM St. Augustine † Joseph Lewison
7:30 AM Queen of Angels † Joseph Lewison
Wednesday, September 29
FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND
RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
11:00 AM St. Augustine † Lauren Schwab
11:15 AM Queen of Angels † Gerald Maus
Thursday, September 30
MEMORIAL OF SAINT JEROME, PRIEST AND
DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
7:30 AM St. Augustine † Peter & Doug
Schmidt
Friday, October 1 FIRST FRIDAY
MEMORIAL OF SAINT THÉRÈSE OF THE
CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN AND DOCTOR OF THE
CHURCH
7:30 AM Queen of Angels † Kitty Garry
7:30 AM St. Augustine † Roger Reller
Saturday, October 2 FIRST SATURDAY
MEMORIAL OF HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS
7:30 AM St. Augustine † Reparation of our
Sins
4:00 PM Queen of Angels † Dave & Dan Weis
4:30 PM St. Augustine † Herb Grundman
Sunday, October 3 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 AM St. Edward † Colin Aho
9:00 AM Queen of Angels † Irene Arlan
10:30 AM St. Augustine † Willie Friedrich
St. Augustine/St. Edward Parish officeSt. Augustine/St. Edward Parish officeSt. Augustine/St. Edward Parish officeSt. Augustine/St. Edward Parish office
405 4th Street NW (507) 437�4537 �
www.staugustinestedward.org �
Tuesday�Friday,8AM�4:30PM,Friday8AM�4:30PM�
�
ParishStaffDirectory�
Pastor: Rev. James Steffes�[email protected] �
Parish Admin: Jessica Steinbach�[email protected]�
Admin Assistant: Mary Hoffmann�
Bookkeeper: Rod Kollman�[email protected] �
Director of CGS: Teresa Knorr�[email protected]�
Maintenance Staff: �Vu Le & James Hebrink� � �
Fr. Dale Tupper…………………………………Re�red (in Residence)�
Deacon John Kluczny…………………….…………………….437�1479 �
Deacon Richard Aho……………………..…………………….433�6928�
Mass Times & Intentions
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
"[T]he existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal be-
ings that Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a
truth of faith. Angels are pure, created spirits. The
name angel means servant or messenger of God. An-
gels are celestial or heavenly beings, on a higher or-
der than human beings. Angels have no bodies and
do not depend on matter for their existence or activi-
ty. They are distinct from saints, which men can be-
come. Angels have intellect and will, and are immor-
tal. They are a vast multitude, but each is an indi-
vidual person. Archangels are one of the nine choirs
of angels listed in the Bible. In ascending order, the
choirs or classes are 1) Angels, 2) Archangels, 3)
Principalities, 4) Powers, 5) Virtues, 6) Domina-
tions, 7) Thrones, 8) Cherubim, and 9) Seraphim.
FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL,
AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
Three archangels are venerated in the tradi-
tion of the Church. Michael (Who is like
God?) was the archangel who fought against
Satan and all his evil angels, defending all
the friends of God. He is the protector of all
humanity from the snares of the devil. Ga-
briel (Strength of God) announced to Zacha-
riah the forthcoming birth of John the Bap-
tist, and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His
greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is
one of the most familiar and frequent pray-
ers of the Christian people. Raphael
(Medicine of God) is the archangel who took
care of Tobias on his journey.
O God, who dispose in
marvelous order minis-
tries both angelic and
human, graciously
grant that our life on
earth may be defended
by those who watch
over us as they minister
perpetually to you in
heaven. Through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your
Son, who lives and
reigns with you in the
unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27—OCTOBER 3, 2021
Monday, September 27
MEMORIAL OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
5:15 PM Queen of Angels † Donald Hoffman
Tuesday, September 28
7:30 AM St. Augustine † Joseph Lewison
7:30 AM Queen of Angels † Joseph Lewison
Wednesday, September 29
FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND
RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
11:00 AM St. Augustine † Lauren Schwab
11:15 AM Queen of Angels † Gerald Maus
Thursday, September 30
MEMORIAL OF SAINT JEROME, PRIEST AND
DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
7:30 AM St. Augustine † Peter & Doug
Schmidt
Friday, October 1 FIRST FRIDAY
MEMORIAL OF SAINT THÉRÈSE OF THE
CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN AND DOCTOR OF THE
CHURCH
7:30 AM Queen of Angels † Kitty Garry
7:30 AM St. Augustine † Roger Reller
Saturday, October 2 FIRST SATURDAY
MEMORIAL OF HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS
7:30 AM St. Augustine † Reparation of our
Sins
4:00 PM Queen of Angels † Dave & Dan Weis
4:30 PM St. Augustine † Herb Grundman
Sunday, October 3 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 AM St. Edward † Colin Aho
9:00 AM Queen of Angels † Irene Arlan
10:30 AM St. Augustine † Willie Friedrich
St. Augustine/St. Edward Parish officeSt. Augustine/St. Edward Parish officeSt. Augustine/St. Edward Parish officeSt. Augustine/St. Edward Parish office
405 4th Street NW (507) 437�4537 �
www.staugustinestedward.org �
Tuesday�Friday,8AM�4:30PM,Friday8AM�4:30PM�
�
ParishStaffDirectory�
Pastor: Rev. James Steffes�[email protected] �
Parish Admin: Jessica Steinbach�[email protected]�
Admin Assistant: Mary Hoffmann�
Bookkeeper: Rod Kollman�[email protected] �
Director of CGS: Teresa Knorr�[email protected]�
Maintenance Staff: �Vu Le & James Hebrink� � �
Fr. Dale Tupper…………………………………Re�red (in Residence)�
Deacon John Kluczny…………………….…………………….437�1479 �
Deacon Richard Aho……………………..…………………….433�6928�
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