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Our Ignite Middle School Youth will be collecting donations after all Sunday 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 Hungry Souls, which provides food and cookware to families whose children qualify for free and reduced school lunches. Please be generous!

That Man is You returns to St Catherine’s of Siena this Fall!  Paradisus Dei has developed an entirely NEW year of TMIY, The Vision of Man Fully Alive.  It's unlike anything they have done before!  Featuring 9 dynamic presenters, new personalities, and incredible new topics, it's sure to invigorate and set a fire in your hearts!  The program will start on Friday, Sept. 14.  

The weekend before school starts, we will have a special blessing and prayer for all students. Join us on Sunday, Aug. 19, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. We will also have a special blessing and prayer for all students, teachers, and school staff. Students are welcome to bring their backpacks to Mass.

Are you and your child ready to launch a new school year? Don't miss this popular workshop that helps parents learn what teachers wish you knew when sending your Pre-K through 3rd grader to school. Learn how to organize your mornings and discover strategies to decrease anxiety, resistance, and stresses that can make the start & end of the school day a frustrating experience. Click here for details.

Parents, don’t miss this special presentation by Dr. Michael Brooks, author of "Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World." Click here for additional information and to register.

On Sat., June 3, 2018, the parish community of St. Catherine of Siena honored graduating high school seniors at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Fr. Lou Brusatti led a special blessing after Communion. Click here for more information and photos from the event.

All 2018 High School graduates are invited to a Graduation Mass on Sunday, June 3, at 11:30 a.m. Graduates should arrive in the Narthex at 11:00 a.m., wearing their cap and gown to line up for the procession of Mass. There will be reserved seating for the graduates and a special blessing after Communion. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you! To participate, RSVP by Friday, May 25.

This summer, we are partnering again with our neighbors at St. Paul’s parish, who will host VBS on their grounds.  Save the date for VBS: " Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus," where kids discover how Jesus rescues us through life’s storms. VBS is for children entering kinder through 5th grade. REGISTER BY MAY 20! Click here for more information!

We are delighted to inform you that Bishop Joe Vasquez will come to St. Catherine to officially open our New Parish Center! The official opening will take place on Sunday, May 6, at 3:00 p.m. This will be followed with a simple reception. We are sending out an open invitation to anyone in the parish who would like to be present. At another date to be announced shortly, we will host an Open House weekend for all the parish to come and visit the New Parish Center at a more leisurely pace.

The Catholic Church is committed to ensuring the safety of children and young people and providing pastoral outreach to victims and survivors of sexual abuse by clergy. The Church’s mission to protect and heal stems from the Gospel: the life and teachings of Jesus Christ provide us with the perfect foundation for our efforts to create safe environments for children. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Mt 19:14). Click here for more info.

Do you have or know a young college student earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree? Could they use some extra love & support from St. Catherine’s parish, especially around final exam time? Our Faith Formation families will be sending College Care Packages in May, find out more information here.

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The families enrolled in Family Faith at St. Catherine's were asked to share their family's preparations for Advent and Christmas by sending in a video, photos, and reflections. Click here to see some of the wonderful submissions!

On Sunday, Feb 4, students will collect cash donations at the church door after all masses on Super Bowl Sunday. Donations will help the Central Texas Foodbank. (Click here to read more...)

November is the month in which we remember the dead. During this time, we continue to pray for those who have gone before us in faith that they might be embraced by God. At St. Catherine’s you will have the opportunity to remember your loved ones by (click here)

All are welcome to bring a memento or photo of your loved one for the Dia de los Muertos altar to be displayed until In November, the "Book of the Dead" will be displayed in the Narthex for you to add the name of loved ones past.

On Wed., Oct. 25th, the parish offices will be closed because of a scheduled power outage to install a new transformer. This outage will not affect the Church or our Mass schedule.

Catholic entertainer Doug Brummel returns to St. Catherine for our Closing Celebration for the Faith Formation year. Everyone is invited! Performances will be on Tues., May 9 and Thurs., May 11, 6 pm - 7:30 p.m. in the church.

Registration is open for the 2017 Spring Women's ACTS Retreat, April 27 - 30. Are you ready to enter into a new or deeper relationship with our Lord? Take some time away from the river of your life to experience the life-giving waters of ACTS. ACTS retreats emphasize Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Read more about this reflective opportunity. Click here.

Our recent Souper Bowl of Caring collection collected by our youth was recognized as the top donation from a place of worship in Central Texas!