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This weekend the Catholic Church inaugurates the Sunday of the Word of God! In an Apostolic Letter given on September 30, 2019, Pope Francis declared that the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time be designated as the Sunday of the Word of God, to be “devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the word of God” and to the sacred scriptures.  In keeping with the pope’s instruction, St. Catherine of Siena Church celebrates and recognizes the role of God’s Word in each of our lives. Click here for more information.

Alpha is driven by the belief that everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and share their point of view, whatever they maybe. If you or someone you know is curious about faith in God, we invite you to Come and See. NO obligation of any kind. Join us for our 11 week series , starting on Thursday, January 23. @ 6:30 p.m. Come for supper, stay for a film and conversation.

St. Catherine’s Preschool is now enrolling for 2020-2021. This play-based program for children ages 2-5 years old will provide a loving, safe, and spiritual environment of belonging, self-worth, and self-confidence. Our classes are from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a two or three day option. Click here for more information.

Our newest Bible Study begins this Sunday morning. We will meet from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Cenacle of the Parish Center. As part of Jeff Cavins Bible Timeline series we will be studying Matthew, the King and his Kingdom. This year we will be hearing the Gospel of Matthew at Sunday Mass. What better time to delve into Matthew’s Gospel!

Fr. Ray is currently in India to visit with his family and get ready for the new Church in India's planned dedication on January 20, 2020. He was also accompanied by a small group of St. Catherine of Siena parishioners. He sent us these pictures of his travels. From the photos, you can see the finishing touches on the church, it is almost complete. Click here for more photos.

The Pomegranate Café will celebrate its 1st Anniversary with a free Waffle Breakfast on Tues., Jan. 7 at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited! Please RSVP by contacting Sylvianne at sylvianne.mariotti@stcatherine-austin.org or (512) 892-2433. The Pomegranate Cafe is also in need of donations of baked goods and HEB gift cards for the month of January. Click here for the online sign up.

On Wednesday, January 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Mary is a model of holiness for us in her willingness to hear and obey God’s will. The Vigil Mass will be held Tues., Dec. 31, at 5 p.m. and the Holy Day Mass will be held Wed., Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. Parish Offices will re-open on Thurs., January 2.

The parish offices will be closed Mon., Dec. 23 through Wed., Jan. 1 and will re-open on Thurs., Jan. 2. Weekday Masses on Dec. 23, 26, 27, & 30 will be at 9:00 a.m. There will be NO noon Masses. Please click here for the Holiday Mass Schedule. Happy Holidays!

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING WITH GRIEF, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY or coping with the challenges of life around the holidays, Catholic Charities of Central Texas is the place to start. Catholic Charities Counseling Services offers high quality mental health services for children, adults, couples and families on a sliding scale fee structure. Services are available in-person or via “virtual therapy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (512) 651-6150.

Fr. Ray has an update on the Church construction project in India. The construction is in full swing. As of now, most of the exterior work has been completed and the stucco and electrical work is being done now. The construction team is hopeful that construction will be completed by January 15, 2020. The pastor has already confirmed a date for Bishop Poola to dedicate the church on January 20. Click here for more details on the progress.

Going shopping? Have a cup of coffee with us before you go. Try our Peppermint Mocha, White Chocolate Mocha or our new Peppermint Hot Chocolate with whip cream and marshmallows, it's delicious!! We will also be celebrating Christmas with a light lunch and Christmas Cookie exchange on Thur., Dec. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Bring a dozen Christmas cookies (labeled) to participate in the exchange!

Please join us for our annual Christmas Celebration in the Parish Center on Fri., Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.! Everyone is invited to this event. Enjoy music, merriment, food and fun. There will be a Christmas music Sing-along and a Christmas movie for the children. There will be a savory dinner and a Wine Bar in the Cafe. Bring your favorite dessert to share!

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. We hope you will join us for the following opportunities to celebrate a hope-filled Advent at St. Catherine, click here for details.

Here is an update on the construction of the St. Catherine of Siena Prayer Hall in India along with some photos. Click her for Fr. Ray's letter and some photos of the progress.

Everyone is invited to La Posada beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Johnson Hall. La Posada is a traditional Spanish religious festival that celebrates the journey that Mary and Joseph made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge (a Posada, an Inn or Shelter) where Mary gives birth to the baby Jesus. La Posada is sponsored by the ACTS Community, the Amigos Club, and the Knights of Columbus. Traditional refreshments, hot chocolate, pan dulce, and cookies will be served after the Posada.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish offers members the  opportunity to remember their loved ones by purchasing a Christmas Poinsettia to be used in decorating the church during the Christmas season. Your loved one's name will be printed in the Christmas bulletin and included on a beautiful poster that will be displayed in the church. Click here for more information. Deadline to purchase is Mon., Dec. 9.

We are hosting a party for singers, players and music lovers of all ages on Fri., Nov. 15, 7 - 9 p.m. in Siena Hall! 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’! Click here to learn more!

Faith and Light gatherings are special times for anyone with diverse needs, their friends, families people who care. we will be meeting on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1 PM in the parish Center. Join us as we share a story from the Bible, sing together and celebrate God's love with each other over food.

Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Don't forget to set you clocks BACK 1 hour on Sun., Nov. 3 at 2 .a.m. or you will be early for church!

As the Christmas Season approaches, we wonder how we will get through all those traditions, and how to prepare for the holidays if we have recently lost a loved one. Join us on Tues., Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. in room A202/A203 for a presentation by Cheryl Jordan on dealing with grief during the holidays. Cheryl has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, a Master’s degree in Counseling and has vast experience in grief work. Please make plans to attend. For additional information, contact Jeanette Britt at (512) 892-2420.