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St. Catherine of Siena is excited to announce the launch of the Renew and Rejoice in His Spirit campaign. We can’t wait to share the exciting details of our capital campaign this weekend! We are launching our campaign to refurbish our sanctuary and retire debt on our parish center. You can also stop by the narthex after mass to pick up a campaign brochure. Click here to hear Fr. Pat talk about the Campaign.

Every Friday evening during Lent, the Knights of Columbus Council 8156 and the Ladies Auxiliary will serve a Lenten Meal from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Johnson Hall . The menu will vary each week and the meal will cost $5 to off-set the increasing price of supplies. Please come and enjoy the company of your fellow parishioners with a meal before the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. Mass will follow the Stations of the Cross.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is hosting an EIM Workshop on Thursday, February 16, at 6:00 pm. (In-person EIM Workshops are for NEW APPLICANTS ONLY.)  You must have an EIM account (complete and submit the EIM Application at VIRTUS.org) and pre-register to attend this workshop. Contact Evelyn Amador at evelyn.amador@stcatherine-austin.org  EIM Site Administrator for assistance if needed.

Everyone is invited to this half-day retreat presented by Carron Silva, Ph.D. on Sat., Feb. 25, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Topics include how unforgiveness can rob us of a life of fulfillment; how compassion can lead to forgiveness; and how to incorporate forgiveness as a life skill. Cost is $30, which includes her book, “With You Always: A Journey with Jesus. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Deadline to register is Feb. 24 at noon.

Have you been baptized and received your first communion but were never confirmed? We invite adults over the age of 18 to join us for our ten-week class on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. starting February 6. To register, contact Jennifer at (512) 892-2420, ext. 331 or jennifer.gamblin@stcatherine-austin.org.

The Memorial of St. Blaise is today, February 3. We ask for St. Blaise’s intercession of healing or keeping us free from any illness or injury to our throats. The Blessing of the Throats will be given immediately following the noon Mass, as well as the monthly First Friday Anointing of the Sick.

Due to the the weather conditions damaged tree limbs on the Church grounds, we have cancelled Daily Mass today and the Parish Offices are closed. Please stay safe.

Join us for our next bible study, Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life from Ascension Press. This 10-week study will be offered both online and in-person. Online sessions meet on Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., beginning February 7. In-person sessions meet on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm -7:00 p.m., beginning February 8. Please visit stcatherine-austin.org/bible-study for more information or to register.

All mothers are invited to join this beloved St. Catherine tradition. MOMS is a 10-week book study is for women - just like you - who wish to connect and lift each other up in the particular vocation of motherhood. Orientation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in room 211 in the Parish Center.

A statewide Rally for Life will be held at the Capitol on Saturday, January 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The day will start with a Rosary at 9:00 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m. For location and details, please visit austindiocese.org/texas-catholic-pro-life-day. There is a Diaper Drive in conjunction with the rally. Let’s all help Texas moms and babies by donating a box of diapers (especially larger sizes). Please leave your donations in the east entryway of the church by Friday, January 27. Thanks!.

Donate flowers in memory of a loved one or special occasion for a specific weekend. We ask for a donation of $150 for the altar flowers, $100 for the ambo flowers, or $200 for both. Click here to check which weekends are available, or contact the Parish Office at (512) 892-2420.

We are starting a new Mobile Loaves and Fishes team in January. This new team will go out on the 4th Saturday morning of each month. It’s a wonderful family activity! Find out more about Mobile Loaves and Fishes at mlf.org/truck-ministry. If you are interested, send email to rhonda.smith@stcatherine-austin.org.

Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to learn more about the Catholic faith? Then start this January by learning the basic teachings of the Catholic Church. Beginning January 17, St. Catherine's will be hosting in-person classes on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons, covering the foundational beliefs of Catholicism - Scripture, Creed, Sacraments, Morality and Prayer. Each topic is two classes long. The cost for all five classes, including certification, is $50. For more information and to register, please visit austindiocese.org/classes.