Deacon Augie, a dedicated St. Bede parishioner for over 20 years, was ordained a Permanent Deacon on June 8, 2008. Since then, his talent and efforts have been focused in a variety of ministries including: active membership in the Christian Life Community; beginning and leading St. Bede's Magis community; forming a Korean Martyrs' Committee responsible for the local communities' annual Korean Martyrs' Mass and celebration; actively participating in the Twin Towers Prison Ministry; and weekend Mass celebration at St. Bede.