The Church of St. Augustine is a friendly and welcoming church, committed to proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord; our faith and worship are in the Anglo–Catholic tradition, under the pastoral and sacramental care of the Bishop of Richmond. The central act of worship is the Mass, wherein we proclaim and celebrate all that God has done for us in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our worship is conducted with reverence and dignity, and we are blessed in having an excellent musical tradition.
Liturgy, Solemnities and Feasts - DECEMBER 2022
The Liturgy for Christmas 24th December 2022
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Mass during the Night: A Son is Given to us
The darkness of this night is transformed by the birth of our Saviour. As calm and stillness descend upon the earth we hear once more the joyful song, 'Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth'. May that blessing of peace be upon us, our family, our friends, our world.
The Readings:
Isaiah 9:1-7
Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-14
Collect:
O God, who have made
this most sacred night radiant with the splendour of the true light, grant, we pray, who have known the mysteries of his light on earth, may also delight in his gladness in heaven.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Liturgy for Sunday 18th December 2022
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The Maiden is with Child
The birth of Christ is almost upon us now. We are reminded in Isaiah's prophecy of the long-awaited Emmanuel - God in our midst. Like Joseph, we need to make room for Jesus to enter our lives and our world.
The Readings:
Isaiah 7:10-14
Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24
Collect:
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom
the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Liturgy for Sunday 11th December 2022
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Joy and Gladness Will be With Them
A festive feeling pervades today's Mass as we hear of the wonders which are associated with the coming of the Messiah. We are filled with hope as we hear the Good News which his coming will bring.
The Readings:
Isaiah 35:1-6.10
James 5:-10
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Collect:
O God, who see how your people
faithfully await the feast of the Lord's
Nativity, enable us, we pray, to attain the joy of so great a salvation and to celebrate them always with solemn worship and glad rejoicing.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Liturgy for Sunday 4th December 2022
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Repent, for the Kingdom of God is Close
St John the Baptist points us on our way to the coming Christ. We hope to be sharers in his kingdom - a kingdom of beauty and peace, as Isaiah's vision shows us.
The Readings:
Isaiah 11:1-10
Romans 15:4-9
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
Collect:
Almighty and merciful God,
may no earthly undertaking hinder those
who set out in haste to meet your Son,
but may our learning of heavenly wisdom
gain us admittance to his company.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
