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Christmas Party and Farewell to Jeanette

Everyone is invited to our Christmas Celebration and Farewell to Jeanette Britt on Sat., Dec. 17. We will begin with Christmas Carols in the Church at 6:30 PM, then enjoy sweet and savory treats in the Parish Center. Bring a Christmas dessert or savory snack to share. RSVP online and let us know what you will bring to share.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Parish Offices will be closed Wed., Nov. 23 through Fri., Nov. 25. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. We will have our Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on these days.) Have a safe and blessed holiday.

Giving Tree 2022 deadline is Monday, Dec. 5!

We are accepting $25 gift cards for Walmart, Target, Visa, as well as cash and checks. Drop off gift cards in the box on the Giving Tree table in the narthex, the collection basket at Mass, or to the Parish Office. You can also make an online donation!

2022 World Cup Tournament and Watch Party in December!

St. Catherine is hosting a World Cup 5v5 Soccer Tournament on Sat., Dec. 3 and 10. Get your kids' teams together for a fun day of soccer, community and World Cup games! While the kids are outside playing, soccer fans are invited to watch the pros play on the big screen in Johnson Hall. Food and refreshments will be available.

SVDP Thrift Store Collection this weekend

The SVDP Thrift Store Truck will be in our parking lot on Nov. 5 & 6, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., collecting your clean, gently used clothing, shoes, small household items, books, toys, kitchen items, linens, and the like. Computers, LCD monitors, and printers will also be accepted. Tax donation receipts will be available.

Online Book of the Dead

One of our beloved parish customs is that on All Souls’ Day, we offer an evening Mass to remember all the loved ones of our parish and of our parishioners who have died in the last year. Families of recently deceased loved ones for whom we have prayed at weekend Mass or in a funeral liturgy have sent photos for our Book of the Dead. View the online book at stcatherine-austin.org/book-of-the-dead.

Parish Potluck on Saturday, October 29

Everyone is invited to our Parish Potluck on in Johnson Hall after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 29. We'll provide the burgers and beverages. Bring your favorite salad (fruit, pasta, greens, etc.), side dish (beans, veggies, mac & cheese, etc.), or dessert. Please RSVP at stcatherine-austin.org/parish-potluck by Friday, Oct. 28 at noon!

Fall Jam on Friday, November 11

We are hosting a party for singers, players, and music lovers of all ages! Fall Jam will be a ‘song circle’ where each singer or musician gets to ‘call a tune’ and have the others join in. Songs of any style or genre are fair game (as long as they are family-friendly) and musically anything can happen! The event is FREE and open to all! Come hang out and show our players and singers some love as they go ‘live without a net’!

Ladies Afternoon Tea has been cancelled

With great disappointment, the Afternoon Tea scheduled for Friday, October 21, has been cancelled. This is due to a low response. Clearly, fall is a busy time for everyone! Another Afternoon Tea is in the planning for the spring. Stay tuned!

Liturgical Ministers Needed!

St. Catherine is in need of liturgical ministers! We are looking for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers and Lectors. We are looking for liturgical ministers to serve at all Mass times but especially the 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses. If you are interested in serving in one or more of these ministries, please contact Katheryn Daniel, Liturgy Coordinator, at katheryn.daniel@stcatherine-austin.org or (512) 892-2420, ext. 335.

Parish Book Study: “Becoming Eucharistic People”

As the Church in the US starts off on our three year journey of rediscovering the central role of the Eucharist for Catholics, please join with friends, family members and groups to read "Becoming Eucharistic People," together or on your own. This book is available for $3 in the Adult Education Office. We invite everyone to start our study the week of Oct. 16. Together we can celebrate the Mass with new appreciation and understanding.

Mass and Reconciliation Schedule Change on Oct. 11 & 12

While the priests are at the Diocese of Austin Priest Fall Convocation, the following schedule will be in place: On Tuesday, October 11, we will not have Mass or Reconciliation. We will have a Eucharistic Service at Noon and 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, October 12, we will have a Eucharistic Service at Noon.

October 9th is Deacon Sunday

On Oct. 9, 2022, parishes across the U.S. will observe the first annual Deacon Sunday. Today, we honor our deacons, Deacon Arthur Cavazos and Deacon Christopher Schroeder. Please take a moment to thank them for their gifts of service and charity, and affirm them for answering God’s call to serve the Church. We are so blessed to have them supporting our wonderful church community. God bless our deacons!

Parish Tour 2023: Information Meeting on Tues., September 27

In 2020, when COVID came visiting we were planning our “Following the War from Normandy to Berlin” Parish Tour. We are happy to announce we are planning to travel in September 2023. Join us for an Information Meeting on Tuesday, September 27, in Johnson Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Becoming Catholic

Are you a non-Catholic seeking an understanding of the Catholic faith? Interested in joining the Church? Are you a Catholic seeking further growth in your faith? Are you looking to celebrate additional sacraments? Are you a non-practicing Catholic seeking to return to the Church? Please join us on Mondays, starting Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. for a conversation about faith and finding your path to God. Contact Pam for more information at pam.neumann@stcatherine-austin.org.

Abiding Love Food Drive ends THIS weekend!

Please return food donations to the narthex OR drop them off at the Drive-Thru Food Drive hosted by the Knights of Columbus at the Abiding Love Parking Lot on Sun., September 18 from 3 – 5 p.m. Monetary donations accepted at kofc8156.org/food-drive. Thank you for your generosity!

Knights of Columbus Blue Jeans & Boots Gala Fundraiser

Knights of Columbus Council 8156 will host their 9th Annual Blue Jeans and Boots Gala on Fri., Sept. 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Creekside Pavilion. A $120 donation includes an evening of fellowship, dinner and drinks for two, dancing and door prizes ($1000 top prize). There is also an online silent auction. For details on the silent auction, the gala and to purchase tickets, visit kofc8156.org/gala.

Marian Pilgrimage with Fr. Ray to local churches on Sat., Sept. 3

Join Fr. Ray and fellow parishioners on a Marian Pilgrimage to five different local churches to pray a decade of the Holy Rosary at each church. We will gather at the St. Catherine parking lot by 7:55 a.m. to carpool to the churches. We’ll return to St. Catherine and pick a lunch site for those interested.

ACTS Bake Sale this weekend!

St. Catherine’s ACTS Community will be selling delicious baked treats after all Masses in the Courtyard until sold out. Please stop by to support this ministry. All proceeds will go towards scholarships for future retreats.

Parish Offices Closed and Mass Schedule Changes, August 9 and 10

Parish Offices will be closed on Tues., Aug. 9, and Wed., Aug. 10. The parish staff will be at an offsite retreat. While the priests are at the staff retreat, there will be no confessions on Tuesday evening or Masses on these days. A deacon will lead a Eucharistic Service on Tuesday at noon and 7 p.m., and Wednesday at noon.

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