Greetings Saint Augustine Parishioners:
I am honored that Bishop Rhoades has appointed me as Administrator of Saint Augustine and look forward to celebrating Mass with you this Sunday.
I have been retired since July 1 and will serve at Saint Augustine until June 4, when Bishop Rhoades will be able to appoint a more permanent pastor.
Unfortunately, I am leaving on January 18 for my annual skiing trip to Colorado and will return on February 1. Although I hate to "abandon" you, this trip has been planned for over a year. On Sunday, January 19, Father Augustine Onuoha will celebrate the Mass. He is currently serving as Parochial Vicar (Canon Law term for "Associate Pastor") at Saint Pius X in Granger, where I served as pastor for 23 years. He is a good friend, and you will enjoy him. On Sunday, January 26, Father Bob Kyfes will celebrate the Mass. Fr. Bob is a retired priest from the Archdiocese of Chicago and serves as my spiritual director. You will also enjoy him. I'll be back for Mass on February 2.
Thank you for your warm welcome,
Fr. Bill Schooler