June 27, 2024 - Staff Dinner with Fr. Bill at his Farewell Dinner - Happy Retirement !
Monday, June 3, 2024 - St. Augustine Preparatory School “Hermits” from Richland, NJ - Visiting and Providing a Day of Service at our Parish
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Bryan Sobchuk, receives the Sacraments of Confirmation & First Holy Communion
Holy Thursday Liturgy, March 28, 2024 - “The Mandatum” (Washing of the Feet)
Thursday, March 7, 2024, a good friend of our parish, Fr. Efren Esmilla became Bishop Efren and an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia. Many members of our Filipino choir participated in the ordination liturgy under the direction of our Music Director, Kim Barroso.
Saturday, March 2, 2024. Seven young adults gathered to discuss how they were integrating Lent their lives this year.
Sunday, February 18th, 2024, the First Sunday of Lent, Bryan Sobchuk celebrated “The Call to Continuing Conversion” with Archbishop Perez at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. With him are his sponsor Kathrina Inchoco, Frank Hobin and Fr. Bill
February 10, 2024 - Twelve Couples gathered on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day to reflect on their marriage and to renew their marriage vows within Mass.
January 15, 2024 - Villanova University MLK Service Day
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Seasonal Concert of Advent & Christmas 2023
Click on the image above to watch the full Seasonal Concert of Advent & Christmas 2023, here at Saint Augustine Parish on December 1, 2023, directed by our Music Director, Maestro Kim Barroso.
Monday, November 13, 2023 - St. Augustine Preparatory School “Hermits” from Richland, NJ - 8th Grade Class Visit
Saturday, November 4, 2023 - Young Adult Retreat
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Parish Retreat and Adoration
Friday, October 13, 2023 - Staff Dinner at Radicchio Cafe
Left to Right: Greg Smith, Adam Klukiewski, Tim Babbage, Nancy Barry-Raymer, Fr. BIll Waters, OSA, Jacob Marquart, OFS, and Kim Barroso.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi - Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - Filipino-American Heritage Month AND Kamayan 2023 AND Father Bill’s Birthday
September 30, 2023 - Ten students from Villanova University visit the building where Villanova has its origins. The sign above the door still says: “St. Augustine Academy.” They visited this building after they did a day of service helping with many things around the parish property.
Saturday, September 23, 2023. 40 Liturgical Ministers (Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion, Cantors, Choir Members, Instrumentalists, etc.) from St. Augustine Parish, the National Shrine of St. Rita’s, Annunciation and St. Nicholas of Tolentine parishes gathered for a retreat day at St. Augustine’s which was facilitated by Dr. Joseph Kelley, PhD of Merrimack College. The theme of the day was how our liturgical ministries are a source of sanctifying grace and spiritual growth.
Sunday, July 11, 2023 - After the 11 am Mass, the Largoza family proved a meal for the community in honor of their 95 year Old mother, Isabel, who died at 95 years old this past April.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - Mass of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter (Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Bridgeport, PA), here at Saint Augustine with their new pastor, Rev. Samuel Keyes.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM Mass Social
May 23, 2023 - FBI Philadelphia Memorial Service
Sunday, May 14, 2023 - Mother’s Day Blessing
During the 12:05 Mass on April 24, Elias and Elba Figueroa celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary by renewing their marriage vows. They were married on April 24, 1971 at the Miraculous Medal Chapel on Spring Garden St.
Easter Triduum 2023
March 2023 - Faculty and students from the University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana stayed at St. Augustine Parish while they did service work in the Philadelphia area, including service here at St. Augustine Parish.
January 16, 2023 - Villanova University MLK Service Day
Saturday, October 22nd, Fr Joe Narog, OSA, the Vocation Director for the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, brought two young men discerning a vocation to the Augustinian Community and two pre-novitiate students to meet Fr. Bill and Fr. Paul to hear about the history of our parish and to learn about The Healing Garden.
October 7, 2022 - Saint Augustine Prep 8th Grade Class Visit
September 18, 2022 - Renewal of Wedding Vows
On their 10th Year Anniversary, John Paul and Colleen Gorden renewing their marriage vows at the 7:00 PM Mass on Sunday, September 18th, 2022.
August 18, 2022 - Villanova University Pastoral Musicians Retreat
July 9, 2022 - Fourteen High School Students, Four Villanova Chaperons & One Faculty Member visited St. Augustine Parish as part of their three-week summer residential program at Villanova entitled, “Civitas through Caritas: Cultivating Love, Cultivating Citizens”
May 26, 2022 - FBI Philadelphia Memorial Service
May 17, 2022 - Malvern Prep 7th Grade Class Visit
March 26, 2022 - Thirteen students from Villanova University visited us during a tour of Old City, Philadelphia
March 26, 2022 - Twenty-five students from Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish in Bryn Mawr visited us on a retreat Day as they are preparing to be Confirmed.
March 16, 2022 - Students and chaperons from Merrimack College in North Andover, MA visited St. Augustine Parish on their Spring Break while they were experiencing a “Service Trip” in Camden, New Jersey
October 02, 2021 - Villanova University Service Day
September 24, 2021 - St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Seminarians visit
August 28, 2021 - St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Seminarians visit to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Augustine
Click on Fr. Paul Morrissey’s photo above to read his latest article, Trust restored by child’s innocence, ‘the Father’s blood’
May 13, 2021 - Philippine Independence Day Celebration
May 26, 2021 - Malvern Prep 7th Grade Class Visit
May 23, 2021 - Confirmation of Jeremy William “David”
April 28, 2021 - Malvern Prep Sophomore Class Visit
April 14, 2021 - Malvern Prep Sophomore Class Visit
December 15, 2020 - Simbang Gabi Celebration
March 01, 2020 - Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Multi-Cultural Sunday
Click on Fr. Paul Morrissey’s photo above to read his latest article, I Won't Hurt You:
Meeting Christ in a Padded Cell," published online at Commonweal
Click on the logo above to read Fr. Paul’s Article.
Fr. Paul's article on his prison ministry, "I Was In Prison And You Visited Me," has been published in the National Catholic Reporter, August 27, 2019.
Sunday, May 5, 2019 - First Holy Communion - Elena & Sylvia
Saturday, April 8, 2019 - St. Augustine Value Institute (SAVI)
March 03, 2019 - Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Multi-Cultural Sunday
December 07, 2018 - Pre-Christmas Concert
October 05, 2018 - Blessing of the Animals in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi's Feast Day
September 15, 2018 - Villanova University Service Day
August 21, 2018 - Villanova University Pastoral Musician Retreat
Check out Fr. Paul Morrissey’s essay in “America Magazine” (August 6th edition) by CLICKING THE AMERICA LOGO above.
This article speaks about sometimes feeling invisible as one grows older—not necessarily a bad experience as we get ready to enter “The Great Communion” with Jesus Christ. (A Teilhard Chardin mystical teaching).
The essay ends, by mentioning Edna Planster, a long-time parishioner of Saint Augustine Parish, who died this past year. She is in glory!
June 21, 2018 - Those who received the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter gather in June for a reunion
May 16 & 17, 2018 - First Penance & First Holy Communion - Giselle Buella
May 13, 2018 - Mother's Day at Saint Augustine Parish
April 29, 2018 - St. Augustine Parish's Drug Awareness Group
On Sunday, April 29th, eight parishioners from St. Augustine Church’s Drug Awareness Group worked with Brs. Jim Mungovan, O.F.M. Cap. and Andrew McCarty, O.F.M. Cap. of the Padre Pio Prayer Center in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia. Dave and Sue Ryan, their son Connor Ryan, Rachel Nathan, Anukriti Gupta, James White, Mackenzie Papuga, and Kelsey Rode helped distribute chicken, mac and cheese, hot chocolate, treats and hygienic supplies to communities suffering from the drug epidemic ravaging the neighborhood. The Padre Pio Prayer Center is a ministry of the Capuchin Franciscan Brothers, who sponsor this form of street ministry weekly. Sunday’s are particularly busy for those at the Pio Center, as they strive to meet the needs of such communities while most other relief organizations are closed. The Drug Awareness Group looks forward to returning to the Pio Center and hopes to create regular volunteer opportunities there for members of St. Augustine Parish community who are seeking to become involved.
If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the Parish Office.
Meet the man with a green thumb that we are so thankful for.....
Please meet one of our long time parishioners, Charlie! "Upon my return to the City eight years ago I visited several local parishes to get a feel for their community. I was inspired to make St. Augustine my home after attending a 7 p.m. Mass and witnessing the passion, talent and enthusiasm of the musicians. The diversity of our parishioners has been a major reason I continue to be a part of this most outstanding congregation. It brings me much joy and happiness to be able to serve God with some of my gifts and to share special events with the many friends I have made within the St. Augustine community."
We are so thankful for all of the support Charlie has given to the church over the years. Have you noticed the beautiful flower pots in front of the church or the decorations that change as the seasons change? That's all thanks to Charlie!
February 23 & 24, 2018 - Volunteer Ministry Fair
February 11, 2018 - Baptism of Colin Michael Friday
February 11, 2018 - Theology on Tap - "End of Life Issues"
February 10, 2018 - Marriage Day of Reflection
At our Christmas Concert on Saturday, many of the Chamber Choir members were alumni of the Villanova Pastoral Musicians. The VPMs had been in Philly to sing Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul and came to #RepeatTheSoundingJoy afterward to support Villanova University's birthplace (and catch up with their alumni buddies!)
Here's a fantastic shot of our VPM alumni singers with the group of VPM singers and students!
October 01, 2017 - Baptism of Benjamin Joseph Hodos
September 24, 2017 - First Holy Communion - Lorena Connolly
September 23, 2017 - Villanova University Service Day at St. Augustine Parish
September 20, 2017 - F.B.I. & D.E.A. Memorial Prayer Service
September 10, 2017 - Theology on Tap - Christian & Muslim Relations
June 18, 2017 - Father's Day Blessing & Father of the Year /Mr .Fernando Dacanay
April 15, 2017 - Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
Father Paul Morrissey, O.S.A.
February 11, 2017 - Marriage Day of Reflection
MLK Service Day - Villanova University Students - January 16, 2017
Student Visitors from Merrimack College, North Andover, Massachusetts - January 13, 2017
Discussion Group on the Environment concerning Pope Francis' Encyclical, "Laudato Si, mi Signore" - "Praise be to you, My Lord"
Monthly Social After the Sunday 7:00 PM Mass - December 18, 2016
Princeton University Student Volunteers - November 4, 2016
Villanova Service Day - October 13, 2016
Villanova University Service Day - September 24, 2016
Discussion Group on Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation on The Joy of Love - ‘Amoris Laetitia’
Left to Right: Anthony Stewart-Gilkes, Fr. Bill Waters, O.S.A., Ed Reihl, Christine Donahue, Hyda Borges and Hal Borges
March 26, 2016 Easter Vigil Lighting of the Paschal Candle
The hope to get a local paraplegic Augustinian priest, Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A., elevated to sainthood.....
Father Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. - SERVANT OF GOD
Click Above to learn about the FOX 29 TV News story
January 18, 2016 MLK Jr. Day of Service Villanova Students Volunteering for some Parish Housekeeping in the Church & Carr Hall Basement
December 18, 2015 GLORIA! Pre-Christmas Concert
December 12, 2015 Young Adults "Deep Cleaning" the Kitchen of Carr Hall
December 12, 2015 PhilHarmonia Concert & Winter Spirits
November 29, 2015 - Rite of Acceptance - Jerre Riggs, Matt Currier, Zac Lowder, Alex Puhalla, and Gavin Villacorta.
A Piano Concert in Thanksgiving - Celebrating His 10th Year Anniversary at St. Augustine Church
Mr. Kim Barroso, Music Director Sunday, November 22, 2015
November 3, 2015 End-Of-Life Issues Discussion with Fr. James McCartney, O.S.A.
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council attending the "Workshop for Parish Pastoral Council Members" which was held at: Archbishop Ryan High School on Saturday morning, October 10, 2015
Bel Lopena, Ferdinand Luyun, Lita Manguba, Mark Alvino, Ruth Luyun, Ryan Niedoba, Sally Corpuz, Yolanda Taurozzi, Jacob Marquart, OFS, Father Bill Waters, OSA
Blessing of the Animals in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi's Feast Day - Saturday, October 3, 2015
Father Paul Morrissey, OSA Blessing the Animals.
Saint Augustine parishioners, Devin & Sarah, at the Papal Mass on Sunday, September 27, 2015
Pilgrims from Argentina (the Pope's homeland) visiting Saint Augustine Church and Mass - Thursday, September 24, 2015
Villanova University Day of Service at Saint Augustine Parish
Saturday, September 12, 2015
St. Thomas of Villanova was known for his great charity to the poor and marginalized. The Villanova community celebrates its patron saint and his legacy of Caritas – Love – with an annual Day of Service in his name.
Each year, the St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service brings together nearly 5,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families working in partnership with neighborhood agencies to perform service throughout Greater Philadelphia. This annual event builds upon the great service performed throughout the year by the Villanova community and exists as a unique way to put its Augustinian ideals into action. This year Saint Augustine Parish was privileged to have 19 students led by Fr. Joe Mostardi, O.S.A., as well as 2 staff members of Villanova's Grounds Maintenance department here to do some much needed painting and gardening on our parish property.
Villanova Students and Staff standing in front of the building which once housed the St. Augustine Academy at 427 Vine Street, Philadelphia where Villanova University had it's first beginnings.
