St. Augustine Indian Mission

10/11/2026

10/05/2026

We enjoyed a special visit from Julie Keane of Siouxland Catholic Radio! Our second graders learned about St. Gabriel, the patron saint of communications. Thank you, Julie!

10/04/2026

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 4, 2026
Feel free to leave comments and prayer requests.

Psalm Response: The vineyard if the Lord is the house of Israel.

To give online, go to www.staugustinemision.org

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Prayer for the Canonization of Nicholas Black Elk

“Grandfather!” Great Spirit!
Behold us, who stand before you, singing our song of thanksgiving for your beloved servant, Nicholas Black Elk.
Faithfully he walked the Sacred Red Road and generously witnessed the Good News of our Lord, Jesus Christ among Native people.
Grandfather, we humbly ask you to hear the prayers we plead through his intercession.
We ask Holy Mother Church to recognize his sanctity, by acknowledging his presence among the company of the saints and as one to imitate in his zeal for the Gospel.
Open our hearts to also recognize the Risen Christ in other cultures and peoples, to the glory and honor of God the Father. Amen

10/01/2026

Boarding School Remembrance Day
Today, St. Augustine Indian Mission School students and staff wore orange to observe Boarding School Remembrance Day and to remember that Every Child is Sacred.

Orange Shirt Day began with the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken from her when she arrived at a residential school in Canada as a young child. Her story has become a symbol of remembrance for Indigenous children who were separated from their families, cultures, and communities through the boarding school system.

Today, we honor those who attended boarding schools, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impact the boarding school system has had on Native families and communities.

To learn more about the history and ongoing impact of the U.S. Indian boarding school system, visit the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. https://boardingschoolhealing.org/

09/27/2026

Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2026
Feel free to leave comments and prayer requests.

Psalm Response: Remember your mercies, O Lord.

To give online, go to www.staugustinemision.org

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Prayer for the Canonization of Nicholas Black Elk

“Grandfather!” Great Spirit!
Behold us, who stand before you, singing our song of thanksgiving for your beloved servant, Nicholas Black Elk.
Faithfully he walked the Sacred Red Road and generously witnessed the Good News of our Lord, Jesus Christ among Native people.
Grandfather, we humbly ask you to hear the prayers we plead through his intercession.
We ask Holy Mother Church to recognize his sanctity, by acknowledging his presence among the company of the saints and as one to imitate in his zeal for the Gospel.
Open our hearts to also recognize the Risen Christ in other cultures and peoples, to the glory and honor of God the Father. Amen

07/04/2026

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

05/14/2026

Today, we celebrate two very special milestones at St. Augustine Indian Mission School!

Congratulations to our 8th-grade graduates as they prepare to begin a new chapter in high school. We are proud of all you have accomplished and know you will continue to do great things.
We also celebrate our kindergarten students as they take the exciting step into first grade! Their smiles, energy, and enthusiasm brighten our school each day.

May God continue to guide and bless each of our students as they grow in faith, knowledge, and confidence. We are so proud of you all!

05/12/2026

The weather was perfect, and our campus was the perfect place for today’s Field and Fun Day at St. Augustine Indian Mission School!

Students spent the day enjoying kickball, giant Jenga, Connect Four, jump rope, hula-hoops, obstacle courses, parachute games, and colorful chalk art. There was plenty of laughter, teamwork, and fun all across campus.

We are grateful for the teachers, staff, and volunteers who helped make the day so special for our students. What a beautiful day to celebrate friendship, play, and the joy of being together!