St Augustine Catholic Church Germiston Gauteng

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Who we are

Our Parish Vision Statement

We, the Parish family of St. Augustine’s will strive to embrace our diversity through active participation and spiritual renewal in a loving spirit of humility and kindness that encompasses the wider community”

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Street Address

St Augustine Catholic Church
299 Victoria St
Germiston, Gauteng 1401
South Africa
Phone: 011 776 9025
Fax: 086 519 9240

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Church Pastor

Fr. Ronald Houreld OMI
Fr. Ronald Houreld OMI
Priest
299 Victoria St
Germiston, Gauteng 1401
South Africa
Phone: 011 776 9025
Fax: 086 519 9240

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Roman Catholic



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P O Box 4002
Germiston South, Gauteng
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St Augustine Catholic Church Mass Times

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS

Monday to Friday 7:00am
Saturdays 5.00 pm
Sundays 7.30 am, 10.00 am and 12:00pm

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We, the YOUNG ADULT YOUTH, meet once every two weeks on a Saturday at 4 pm in the classroom. We often practice the hymns we have chosen for the evening 5.30 pm Mass that is to follow so that we may help boost the singing. Young parishioners are welcome to join us. Usually our meeting is a reflection and then sharing on some scripture passage or topic, prepared by our leader, Andrea, or someone else. We hope in the future to contribute to this section of the website, probably by sharing something of our bi-weekly spiritual discovery and growth together.   Edit

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St Augustine Catholic Church History

Fr. Louis Rousseau OMI, a young Oblate priest from France, was appointed in 1896 to take charge of a small Catholic community in the gold mining town of Germiston on the East Rand. Shortly after his appointment, he cycled from the Cathedral in Kerk street Johannesburg to celebrate the first Mass at a parishioner’s home in Germiston. Masses continued to be celebrated in homes until a wood and iron structure was erected, blessed and placed under the patronage of Saint Augustine.

Fr. Rousseau’s successors were Fr. J.M. McCarthy from Wales, and Fr. J. O’Brien OMI who was noted for visiting his parishioners on horseback. In 1905 the first Bishop, William Miller OMI was appointed in the Transvaal. The church expanded rapidly and in 1909, the Newcastle Dominicans sisters opened a school in Germiston dedicated to St. Catherine of Siena which accommodated 300 pupils.

Fr. J O’Brien OMI was succeeded by Fr. J. Schang OMI, who realized that the old church was totally inadequate for the growing community, and planned, struggled and finally succeeded in building a new church which unfortunately was situated in the center of the growing industrial town. The foundation stone was blessed by Bishop Cox O.M.I. on 16 December 1923. On his return from overseas at the end of 1924, Fr. J. Schang brought several beautiful statues and other interior decorations for the church. The Calvary scene in front of the present church building was erected in 1933.

Fr. Leo Muldoon OMI who resided at the Oblate Novitiate was in charge of the Mission at the Germiston Township, which became the center of development at Alberton and Natalspruit. He established new missions and parishes, especially in Soweto.

Fr. Schang OMI was succeeded by Fr. J. G. Braniff OMI, who began negotiations with the Germiston City Council to acquire a suitable site for the erection of a church in the growing Catholic community of Germiston. This resulted in a long drawn out battle with the City Council. Fr. Daverin OMI who succeeded Fr. Phil McCarthy OMI in 1948, persisted relentlessly in his renewed negotiations with the City Council until finally the present church building was completed and opened in 1956.

Fr. Daverin OMI was transferred to Rosebank in 1963 and was succeeded by Fr. John Fitzsimons OMI who consolidated his predecessors work until his own retirement in 1973

The Oblates continued to serve the community of St. Augustine’s until today. The Priests that succeeded Fr. John Fitzsimons OMI are:

2015-2018

Fr. Brian Connolly OMI and Fr. Ronald Houreld OMI

2009 - 2015

Fr. Brian Connolly OMI and Fr. Rodney George OMI

1998 - 2008

Fr. Jim Hyland OMI

1987 - 1998

Fr. John Boyce OMI

1982 - 1987

Fr. John de Nobrega OMI and Fr. Tom Barry OMI

1980 - 1981

Fr. R. Mountford OMI

1974 - 1980

Fr. Ignatius Fidgeon OMI and Fr. J. Mooney OMI

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The power of Christian prayer Help my unbelief
Dear God, help my unbelief. When I'm in pain, I forget that you care about me. I forget that you have helped me through my trials. I forget that you hold me in your arms to keep me safe. I forget that you are feeling my pain with me. I forget that you love me, I forget that I am important to you. Show me your presence - let me feel your enveloping love. Heal my hurting soul. Thank you for staying with me even in my unbelief.
St Augustine Catholic Church listing was last updated on the 18th of September, 2023
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