The Music Ministry is growing! Click to learn more.

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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!

From the Social Concerns Ministry: Regarding Pending Senate Bill

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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.

Click to read

Beyond Cornerstone Soup Kitchen Ministry - Update

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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.

The Young Adults Ministry Presents: A Screening of "Jesus Thirsts, The Miracle of the Eucharist"

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In celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, The STA Young Adult Ministry is happy to host another parish-wide movie screening of the film "Jesus Thirsts, The Miracle of the Eucharist", free of charge!

Through discussions with Catholic leaders and heartfelt personal narratives, this visually stunning film takes viewers on a global journey to uncover the transformative power of the Eucharist. The movie will be hosted in the Parish Center, on Sunday, June 22nd, after the 12pm Mass and Eucharistic Procession. This is a free attendance, snacks and drinks will be provided, everyone is welcome to watch!

Morning of Reflection May 10th at 9:30am

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MORNING OF REFLECTION: Why Mary?

Why do Catholics pray to Mary?

Is devotion to Mary “optional” for Christians?

How can I be more devoted to Mary?

Should the Rosary be part of every Catholic’s spiritual life?

How can I pray the Rosary in a fruitful way?

Get the answers to these important questions and much, much more!

When: Saturday, May 10th

Where: Parish Center, 9:30am—12:30pm (Mass at 8:30 am in Church)

Presenter: Dr. David Hajduk, Theology Professor, Speaker, and Author.