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Liturgy of the Word with Children will launch on Sunday, April 16 at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. We are excited to welcome children between the ages of 5 and 10 to join us in the Chapel after the opening prayer. Adult Prayer Leaders will lead them through the Gospel, the Creed and the Prayers of the Faithful in language that they best understand. Please contact Pam Neumann or Jennifer Gamblin to find out more!

All 2021 High School and College graduates are invited to a Graduation Mass on Sunday, June 6, at 11:30 a.m. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you! To participate, RSVP online by Monday, May 31.

This weekend, students & families from our RE and Youth Ministry programs will be collecting donations after all Masses for this nationwide program. As our country prepares to watch and celebrate the Super Bowl, we are invited to be mindful of those in our community who struggle daily with food insecurity and hunger. The collection will be donated to the non-profit Micah 6 Food Pantry. Please be generous!

On July 16, 2019, Bishop Joe Vasquez presented the 2019 Lumen Gentium Awards to persons nominated by the pastors and staffs of Diocese of Austin parishes. This year, Fr. Pat nominated Gloria Rodriguez for her service to our parish. Gloria was a catechist in our parish for the last 22 years. She recently moved to a new life in New Mexico.  She educated many of our children in the faith and is a role model to all catechists. Fr. Pat, Fr. Ray and members of staff traveled to the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, TX to honor Gloria as she was presented the Lumen Gentium (People of Light) award. Well done, Gloria!

We are excited to introduce the parish to our new Youth Minister, Livia Telles-Rodriguez. She will be working with our Middle School & High School Youth. Livia has been involved with faith formation for children and youth since 2014. Originally from El Paso, she has lived in Austin since 2000. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Livia has been working towards her certification as a Youth Minister and Director of Religious Education through the Diocese of Austin. Livia joined the staff at St. Catherine’s at the beginning of June, and is excited to work with our Youth. You can contact her at livia.telles-rodriguez@stcatherine-austin.org.

Join us in ancient Athens where we'll explore what life was like for the Apostle Paul on his dangerous journey to share the truth. VBS will be held June 10-14th from 9:00 AM to Noon. Open to children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Deadline to register is May 19. For information and to register, please click here or visit the Summer Programs section of Children and Youth Faith Formation.