Godly Goods Gift Shop: New Merchandise

Godly Goods Gift Shop is excited to join in the celebration of the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on September 7th.  We have several items including holy cards, books, and medals of our newest saints. 

We have a great selection of new books, including graphic novels, faith through fiction novels, and stories of saints for children of all ages and various titles for adults too!

And as our parish prepares for Confirmation of our young adults, we have many great gifts to choose from including medals, bracelets, charms and greeting cards. 

Stop in on Saturdays, 4:30-6:00 pm, Sundays, 8:30 am-1:00 pm, and First Fridays after the 11:30 am mass.

Beyond Cornerstone Service Ministry Meeting

A message from the Beyond Cornerstone Service Ministry.

A meeting will be held in the Parish Center on Monday, September 22nd at 7PM to discuss our Fall commitments to the St. Augustine’s soup kitchen. Member participation is important, as it will be an opportunity to share ideas and give valuable feedback.

During the hot summer months, members delivered an abundance of water and monthly meals to those who are less fortunate or facing hardship.  They dedicated time and attention to the children at St Augustine’s day camp and collected and delivered over 100 books and toys.  It is vital that we continue this vibrant and active mission.

If you are interested in helping to continue this vital service to individuals and families in need, please consider attending this meeting. Our individual parishioners’ consistent and prayerful donations of time and money are the foundation of our ministry, and allow us to continue our mission. Please consider placing a donation in an envelope marked SOUP KITCHEN att. Alicia in the collection basket or Parish Center.

STA parishioner accepted into Juilliard program credits her faith →

The Music Ministry is growing! Click to learn more.

The Music Ministry is looking for choir members of all ages! 

Music is growing at our church! We are pleased to offer newly expanded options for participants of all ages:

Cherub Choir: For Pre-K children 

Youth Choir: For children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Adult Choir: For Adults, ages 18 and up 

Important: ALL STA choir members must register via Google Form (link below) found on our website in order to participate. Even if you or your child were signed up last year, you still must register.

Rehearsals for the Cherub and Youth Choirs will begin on Sunday, October 5th.

We are also gathering parish interest in a potential Middle School Choir and High School Choir. Interested parties should sign their child up via Google Form on our website.

To Sign Up, please visit: www.stachurchbloomfield.org/music

We look forward to making music with you!

Ministry of Spiritual Direction Summer Day Retreat Tuesday, July 22nd

Please click below for information about a Summer Day Retreat to be hosted by the Ministry of Spiritual Direction.

From the Social Concerns Ministry: Regarding Pending Senate Bill

From the Social Concerns Ministry.

The US Council of Catholic Bishops has issued a letter to our Congressional Representatives and Senators regarding the massive bill now pending a vote in the Senate.

This bill will impact all our lives; in its current form it will cut food aid for women and children reliant on SNAP (food stamps) and effectively force millions of Americans off Medicaid, among other effects that run counter to our Catholic Social Teachings and values.

Please take the time to find out about this bill, and follow this link to the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops' letter.

We Are His Witnesses: A Letter from Cardinal Tobin

Please click below to read a letter from Cardinal Tobin regarding We Are His Witnesses.

Beyond Cornerstone Soup Kitchen Ministry - Update

A message from the Beyond Cornerstone Service Ministry.

There will be a meeting on Monday, June 16th at the parish center at 7PM.  We will be planning our continued commitments to the Soup Kitchen over the Summer months.
Tiffany will present her plan for our participation in the St. Augustine's Day Camp. Over the warmer months we will increase our delivery of cases of water, and we will continue to serve an attractive, nourishing meal at the Soup Kitchen on the last Sunday of each month. I encourage you to attend this meeting if you wish to participate, particularly in the camp visit.  

Thank you to all our parishioners who participated in the UNICO of Bloomfield Food Drive held at the Brookdale Shoprite.  It is estimated that over $2000 worth of food, paper products, cleaning products and toiletries were delivered to St. Augustine's soup kitchen.

Joanne delivered 45 hams, 18 chickens, 3 turkeys, 2 pork tenderloins, and assorted cans and dry goods that were distributed on Palm Sunday to families in need.

Our individual parishioners’ consistent and prayerful donations of time and money are the foundation of our ministry and allow us to continue our mission. Please consider placing a donation in an envelope marked SOUP KITCHEN attention Alicia in the collection basket or at the parish center. In the memo line, please designate the donation is for the soup kitchen. 

Thank you to all who participate in our efforts to bring food to the hungry and homeless.