St. Augustine Catholic Church

St. Augustine Catholic Church This is the official page for St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Missouri. St. THE FOLLOWING PRIESTS HAVE SERVED ST. J. Reverend M.

Augustine Parish Brief History
1878-2012

Fall of 1877 our Catholic School was established with thirty students attending and Miss Elizabeth Linderman as the school teacher. November 3, 1878 Father Kleiser held first mass in 60’x35’ church on 3 acres of ground donated by John Blattel
August 28, 1890, the feast of St. Augustine, the new 120’ x 45’church was dedicated by Reverend Vicar General Brady

. September 1948 the church was remodeled
June 27, 1979 the church was restored with a few modern changes
February 1, 1980 the church was re-dedicated
In 1996 the former convent was named Ruma Center in honor of the Sisters of the
Most Prescious Blood from Ruma, Illinois in thanksgiving of their service
In 1998 the 135’ steeple was repaired
Boiler System for the Church completed in October 2006
Ceramic Tile, New Toilet in Teacher’s Lounge, Gravel Rear Parking Lot, June 2007
Roof, Air Conditioner, Ruma Center, 2007; Rectory Basement Bathroom, 2008
Awning School Front Door, 2008
August 2009- February 2010 – New floor and renovated the inside of church
June, July 2010 – New Roof, Tuck pointing, Painting, Window Covering Replaced
Summer, 2011—Moved Parish Office to St. Augustine Center; Ruma Center was remodeled to accommodate the Early Learning Center, Playground and Fence added in front of the Ruma Center. AUGUSTINE PARISH SINCE IT’S FOUNDING IN 1878:

Reverend Sosthenes Kleiser November, 1878-August, 1882
Reverend Frederick A. Kleinschnittger (Klein) August, 1882-March, 1910
Reverend Joseph P. Fitzkam February, 1910-September, 1910
Reverend John H. Muehlsiepen October 1910-1940
Reverend Frederic Eckhoff 1924 – assistant
Reverend Martin Weissmueller 1925-1926 assistant
Monsignor Joseph F. Keusenkothen 1926-1976
Reverend Robert A. Landewe 1965-1966 - assistant
Reverend Philip Bucher 1966-68 - assistant
Reverend James Sullivan 1968-1969 - assistant
Reverend Justin Brauner 1969-1971 - assistant
Reverend Michael V. McDevitt 1972-1975-assistant
Reverend Normand G. Varone 1975-1976-assistant
Reverend Monsignor Raymond V. Orf August 1976 to August 1990
Reverend Camillus Tuan Nguyen February 1983 to May 1983, deacon
Reverend Monsignor John H. Westhues September 1990 to September 1994. Oliver Clavin October 1994 to July 2016
Reverend Joseph Weidenbenner July, 2016-July, 2018
Reverend Michael Casteel July, 2018 to July, 2022
Reverend Tomasz Piotr Wilk OSPPE July 2022 - present

06/16/2026

There will be NO 8:00 am Holy Mass at St. Joseph Church on Thursday, June 18th at 8:00 am but please join us at 11:00 am for the Funeral Holy Mass of Laverne Catherine Wilhelm.

06/16/2026

Tuesday June 16, 2026 -- Hank Michael Freed Memorial Service

06/15/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵-𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀? 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗩𝗕𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 St. Joseph Catholic School! 🌿🐒🦜🌧️ Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we explore the nature of God and discover what it means to stay rooted in Him through every season of life.

Kids will enjoy 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! Along the way, they'll learn how to spot evidence of God's presence in everyday life through something we call 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

Get ready for four evenings filled with faith, fun, friendship, and adventure!
🗓 July 27 - 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 St. Joseph School, Scott City, MO

✅ Register today:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/41be03
Or simply scan the QR code on the flyer below!

06/13/2026

Happy Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary!

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Rev. Mark Binder, retired, who is celebrating the 55th Anniversary of his ordination today, June 12! 🙌 🎉

God bless you, Fr. Binder! Happy Anniversary!

06/11/2026

Today the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, joined by parishes and faithful across the country. The act of consecration takes place as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Join the livestream this afternoon at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT. Watch along, pray with us, and entrust our nation to the love of Christ's Sacred Heart.

RAINFOREST FALLS! DISCOVERING THE NATURE OF GOD!Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge in...
06/11/2026

RAINFOREST FALLS!

DISCOVERING THE NATURE OF GOD!

Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring what it means to be rooted in relationship with their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

VBS is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch! Hands-on science experiments, team-building games, and unforgettable Bible songs are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life.

Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings.

Get ready to hear that phrase a lot!
See details below!

July 27, 2026 — July 30, 2026
6:00pm to 8:30pm Joseph School, Scott City, MO

REGISTRATION:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/41be03

or by SCANNING QR-CODE below.

06/10/2026

Please join Bishop Rice as he consecrates the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.

Friday, June 12
St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield
5:30 p.m. Mass

If you are unable to join in person, the Mass will be Livestreamed

06/09/2026

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211 South Messmer
Kelso, MO
63758

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+15732644106

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