It’s time for all of us to come together and join in the good work of the Gospel! Stop by the Ministry Fair in Johnson Hall on Sunday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and learn what we as a community do to share our gifts with each other and the world, and discover how we can personally get involved. Coffee and Donuts will be available courtesy of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. See you there!

Beginning in August, we will publish the bulletin every other week. We will continue to email our weekly announcements via Flocknote every Saturday. To stay connected to our parish on a weekly basis, please make sure to sign up via Flocknote to receive the weekly newsletter, visit the parish website, or check out our Facebook page. Not signed up for Flocknotes? Click here for details!

Please return donations to the narthex or Abiding Love Parking Lot on Sundays, August 13, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. where the Knights of Columbus will host a Drive-Thru Food collection. You may also make a monetary donation at kofc8156.org/food-drive. Thank you for your generosity!

Do you love the Word of God? Do you enjoy sharing your faith with children? We would like to expand our team of prayer leaders this fall and also find some people who would like to help with music. If you would like to join us one Sunday per month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass to help the children understand the Gospel and join in the prayers of the Mass, please contact Pam at pam.neumann@stcatherine-austin.org. We will offer training on Sunday, August 27, at 10:45 a.m. in the Cenacle.

All of us grieve in our own way, but often coming together to share our grief and accept the support of others, can facilitate our healing. If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a six-week grieving support group starting on Wed., August 2. We will meet from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, time to share your sorrow, and time to recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek. To attend, contact Evelyn at (512) 892-2420 or register online.

All middle and high school youth are invited to join us in Siena Hall from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for a fun evening of dinner, discussion, and games. We will also complete a small community service project. RSVP to attend online. We need volunteers to help with this event, contact Livia Telles-Rodriguez to volunteer!

Have a Classic Car? Like to show it off? The Knights of Columbus Council 8156 will hold its 3rd Annual Siena Car Show on Sunday, July 23 at Buck’s Backyard, 1750 South FM 1626 in Buda, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will benefit the Autism Society of Texas and Knights of Columbus local charities.

On Saturday, June 10, beginning at 8:00 a.m., the Austin South Deanery will host a procession from the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt to St. John Neumann Parish, 5455 Bee Caves Road.

We have begun the complete rebuilding of our Church sound system which was severely damaged by lightning in 2022. During this time, livestreaming, online homily recordings and hearing assistance in the Church sanctuary will be unavailable until further notice. We regret any inconveniences this may cause and thank the parish community for your patience.

While the priests are on retreat, the following schedule will be in place: Tuesday, May 23: Daily Mass at noon, no Reconciliation at 6:00 p.m., Eucharistic Service (No Mass) at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 25: Eucharistic Service (No Mass) at noon.

Our Renew and Rejoice in His Spirit Campaign is anchored on safeguarding the future of our parish by making necessary updates to our sanctuary and investing back into our ministries and community. This weekend, we encourage all families to make their pledge to our campaign by dropping off their pledge card in the offertory basket or by scanning the QR codes in the pews. Thank you to the 180 families that have made their pledges already!

Attending college full time next fall? Have you been involved in the Church and/or community over the last 4 years? Knights of Columbus Council 8156 has scholarships available to members of St. Catherine and members of our Knights’ council. Visit kofc8156.org for an application. Full rules and deadlines are in the application.

Save the date for the return of this beloved tradition on Friday, April 28. Dads, take your daughter(s) out on the town for dinner and then gather at 7:00 p.m. in Siena Hall to enjoy dancing and potluck dessert. Set up will take place on that Friday afternoon - everyone is invited to help! Find out more at stcatherine-austin.org/father-daughter-dance