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History
of Saint Augustine Catholic Church
St. Augustine Church initiated under the auspices of reverend Daniel P. Bradley in 1950. He saw the prophetic vision for the necessity of a second north Tulsa parish. The funds was acquired, the land was purchased (11 acres) and it was the beginning of St. Augustine. Reverend John Strmiska, C.C.S.P. became the church's first priest. He was known by all as "Father John." Prior to any structures on the land, St. Augustine's masses were held at the North Peoria Theater. Mass was later relocated to the facility currently known as the rectory at St. Augustine. Mass began the the church in 1952 upon completion of the facility. Mass continues to be held in the church every Sunday as well as during the week. Under the leadership of "Father John" the recreation center was built with the assistance of the Maybee Foundation, Dewey F. Bartlett, Anthony F. Keating, Joseph A. Lafortune, George F. Winters and many generous donors. In 1960 the convent was moved onto the property and is still being utilized. Reverend James McGlinchey was the fourth pastor of St. Augustine. He was a very dedicated leader and served the parish for ten very prosperous years. Our current ministerial staff includes our devoted priest, Reverend Kenneth Iheanacho, our committed deacon, Deacon Steve Litwack, and most faithful, Sister Phyllis Vaske. Under the leadership of Father Ken, a Youth Center was built and completed in 2008. The center included classrooms for CCD, an office and many amenities. The Pastoral Council Advisory Board was organized in 1969. The Pastoral Finance Council was established in 1997. There are several other organizations within the church consisting of the Knights of St. Peter Claver, Ladies of St. Peter Claver, Junior Daughters of St. Peter Claver, St. Augustine's Men's Club, St. Augustine's Women's Club and the loyal members of our choir. We are very proud of our zealous youth who are always willing to serve as altar servers, lectors, ushers or any capacity as requested. They are the future of St. Augustine and we pray the will keep the history viable. St. Augustine has always been known as the parish whose parishioners freely give of their time, talent and gifts. The tradition has maintained St. Augustine for 60 years and we pray that God will continue to bestow favor on St. Augustine. A picture of the rectory
building where Mass was held before the current facility was
completed.
 Pastors and Length of Devotion to St. Augustine Reverend
John Strmiska
1950 - 1967
Reverend Larry Lang 1967 Reverend Gregory Gier 1968 Reverend James McGlinchey 1968 - 1978 Reverend Paul Eichhoff 1978 - 1980 Reverend Martin J. Morgan 1980 - 1981 Reverend Edward Howard 1981 - 1983 Reverend James Greenville, O.F.M. 1983 - 1984 Reverend Tom Melton 1984 - 1988 Reverend Timothy McClain 1988 - 1991 Reverend Joe C. Townsend 1991 - 1995 Reverend Alex Kennedy 1995 - 1997 Reverend Gary Sherman 1997 - 2000 Reverend Demond Okpogba 2000 - 2005 Reverend Kenneth Iheanacho - 2005 - Current
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