Our Return to In-Church  Services

St Augustine Parish continues its transition to in-church services.  Our opening of the Church is only the beginning our our celebration in turning the corner on the pandemic.  However, with the spread of the "Delta Varient", the recent increase in the number of COVID cases in Los Angeles county and fact that many children remain unvaccinated, our return into the Church building will be done in a phased and slow manner. It will be good to be back in the Church building, but always remember that WE are the Church, whether we are in a parking lot or in a building we call “the Church.”

So, what does a “phased opening” mean? Basically, we will open the Church gradually, adding Masses as attendance increases, and so we will be adding an additional mass on Sundays. Our Mass schedule beginning September 12 will comprise of four (4) Sunday Masses at 9:00 a.m. (English), 11:00am (English) 1:00 p.m. (Spanish), and 5:00 p.m. (English). The 9:00 a.m. 11:00am. and 12:30 p.m. Masses will be celebrated in the Church. Many of you have indicated that you would feel more comfortable having Mass in the parking lot, and so we will continue to celebrate the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the parking lot. We will also add additional weekday masses starting Monday September 13.  All masses on the weekdays will be celebrated in the Church on Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5:30pm and Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00am.

Sunday Mass Schedule:  

•    Sunday 9:00am (English) in the Church  
•    Sunday 11:00am (English) in the Church
•    Sunday 1:00pm (Spanish) in the Church
•    Sunday 5:00pm (English) in the Parking Lot

There is no Saturday evening vigil mass yet. 

Weekday Mass Schedule: (begins Monday September 13)

•     Monday, Tuesday & Friday 5:30pm (English) in the Church 
•     Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am (English) in the Church

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ST. AUGUSTINE INDOOR MASS:
  
Accompanying the move back into the Church are some changes to the guidelines according to which Mass will be celebrated. These include:

• No occupancy limits on Mass attendance.
• No social distancing will be required,and tracing information will no longer be taken.
• The pews in front of Mary and the crying room have been reserved for those who would like to maintain social distancing of 3 feet.  Please be considerate and follow the social distancing guidelines if you are seated in these pews.
• No disinfecting or cleaning between Masses as expected during the pandemic.
• As for face coverings, both the Archdiocese and the Los Angeles Department of Public Health will be requiring the wearing of masks at all indoor gatherings regardless of whether one is vaccinated or not. As of Sunday July 18th, St Augustine Parish will require the wearing of a face mask in order to attend mass at Church.   
• Communion will continue to be distributed only in one form – The Body of Christ.  Although communion can now be received in the mouth, we strongly encourage parishioners to continue to receive communion on the hand.
• Due to construction, the rear entry doors to the church from Jasmine Ave will not be accessible for entry or exit.  

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ST. AUGUSTINE DRIVE IN MASS:

Many of our parishioners have indicated that they would like to continue with outdoor parking lot / drive in masses.  In response to the request, we will continue celebrating mass in our outdoor format on Sundays at 5:00pm.  A temporary altar has been set up in the parking lot near St Augustine School and vehicles will be directed on how to park facing the altar.  Mass will be broadcasted over your FM radio. You will be given instructions on which frequency to tune into when you arrive.   It is recommended that you arrive 20 minutes before mass begins so that everyone can be parked in time for mass.

Please plan on staying for the entire mass as it will be very difficult for vehicles to exit mid-mass. 

After mass, please follow the directions of the parking ministers to allow for an orderly and safe exit from the parking lot.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR THE MOST CURRENT MASS INFORMATION.  We thank you for your patience.