Tag Archive: #markaugustine

Father Mark Returns to Wayside

Dear parishioners of Our Lady of the Wayside, It is with great joy that I share news with you that I will be returning to residency at OLW. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I am no longer able to stay [read more...]

Congratulations Father Mark, JCL!

Our Lady of the Wayside Congratulates Father Mark Augustine for completing his final exams in Canon Law.  Father completed his exams at 10:15 am last Friday, June 3rd and — shortly after — was unofficially knighted “Sir Father Mark – [read more...]

Father Mark’s Reflection on “Hail Mary”

At Our Lady of the Wayside’s Vigil Mass on Saturday, December 18, Father Mark Augustine shared a beautiful reflection on the “Hail Mary” prayer — a prayer that has been recited, in one form or another, since the Annunciation. Father [read more...]

“Cut it the Hell Out”

Father Mark Augustine celebrated the 11:30 Mass on August 8 and delivered, what may be, his final OLW Homily (at least for a while, as he leaves for Canada next week to continue his Canon Law training).  His parting message [read more...]

Farewell from Father Mark

Dear Our Lady of the Wayside parishioners, It has been a great joy serving and ministering here over the last year.  While I have been unable to meet many of you personally, due to the Covid restrictions, I have been [read more...]

“Lord, it is good that we are here!”

It is soooooo good to be back at Our Lady of the Wayside without restriction. Praise God! After fifteen months of a devastating pandemic that shuttered and darkened our Church, separated our faithful from mass, from the Holy Eucharist and [read more...]

Fr. Mark’s Homily: Outdoor Family Mass (Pentecost)

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Outdoor Family Mass of Joy and Thanksgiving delivered on its theme, thanks to the Holy Spirit, our Holy Mother, our priests, deacons, musicians, staff, many volunteers, and PARISHIONERS who attended.  The Holy Spirit was with [read more...]

Father Mark’s Good Friday Homily

To more fully experience the joy of Christ’s Resurrection on Easter, we must first journey with him to Calvary. In the event you missed it, or would like to listen again, here is Father Mark Augustine’s powerful and beautiful reflection [read more...]

Passion Preparation

Father Mark Augustine was in church early today, preparing for Good Friday, the Passion of the Lord. We look forward to seeing those who preregistered in church at 3:00 pm today. And, for those who haven’t, please join us via [read more...]

Third Sunday of Advent: A Time to Rejoice!

3rd Sunday of Advent – Year B Gaudete!  Rejoice!  Today, on the third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, Latin for “Rejoice” (who knew my Latin classes would pay off so well!).  It is an earnest call from the [read more...]