Attention all parents, preschoolers, toddlers, and infants! You’re invited to our much-anticipated Holy Ween Party on Tuesday, October 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You and your little ones don't want to miss this celebration! Our dedicated preschool teachers have prepared an enchanting array of games and activities that promise a delightful experience for your little pumpkins. Costumes Encouraged!
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.
Do you love the Word of God? Do you enjoy sharing your faith with children? We would like to expand our team of prayer leaders this fall and also find some people who would like to help with music. If you would like to join us one Sunday per month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass to help the children understand the Gospel and join in the prayers of the Mass, please contact Pam at pam.neumann@stcatherine-austin.org. We will offer training on Sunday, August 27, at 10:45 a.m. in the Cenacle.
All middle and high school youth are invited to join us in Siena Hall from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for a fun evening of dinner, discussion, and games. We will also complete a small community service project. RSVP to attend online. We need volunteers to help with this event, contact Livia Telles-Rodriguez to volunteer!
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!
Everyone is invited to come and participate in this re-enactment of God's saving actions from the Book of Exodus, which the Jewish people still celebrate as their Passover meal today. The Church will provide the special Seder Plate, and we ask guests to bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share. Families, children and all ages are welcome to come and celebrate together at this special, annual meal, as we prepare for Holy Week. Please RSVP today!
We invite everyone to participate in our parish book study. We will read "Our One Great Act of Fidelity: Waiting for Christ in the Eucharist" by Ron Rolheiser. We encourage people to get together with friends. Books are available for $15, find details at stcatherine-austin.org/parish-book-study.
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.
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.
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.
Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM) promotes the protection of minors, elderly adults and adults with disabilities as well as ethical behavior in all ministry. We will be hosting an EIM Workshop in the Parish Center on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Please register for the workshop and/or create an EIM Application at eappsdb.com/austin
St. Catherine’s will host a Posada on Sun., Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m., after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. All families are invited to attend the Posada, the Bethlehem walk with Mary and Joseph as they look for a room for baby Jesus to be born. This will be an outdoor event. Sign up to bring a dessert to share!
As our local schools prepare to resume classes, we will have a special drive-through blessing & prayer for all students! Join us on Tues., Aug. 10, between 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the East Entry circle. One of the priests will be standing ready to greet you at the curb. Drive up, roll down your window(s) and hold up your backpack(s) for a blessing. It’s the best thing you can do to get ready for a new year of learning!
Due to the continued inclement weather, Ash Wednesday services are CANCELLED. As an alternative, distribution of ashes will be available between the Sunday Masses on Feb. 21.
In the November 2020 issue of the Catholic Spirit publication from the Diocese of Austin, our own Senior Ministry is highlighted. In cased you missed it, you can read the full article by correspondent Carla Smith.
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.
Do you have questions about life? About God? 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. We will meet online on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., join us!
We are excited to announce that our parish now has access to premium video content from Word on Fire through Flocknote. These films and videos feature Bishop Robert Barron who has been hailed as “one of the Church’s greatest messengers" and is the second most-followed Catholic in the world on social media (behind only Pope Francis.) He is best known for his CATHOLICISM film series and his Emmy-nominated Pivotal Players series. Click the title of the article for information on how to access.
The ONLINE version of our Liturgy of the Word with Children for Ascension Sunday is now available. Thanks so much to Monica and Matt Howeth, Jimmy Rose, and their children for making this for us to share! Click the title of this article to access this week's edition.
The ONLINE version of our Liturgy of the Word with Children for the 3rd Sunday of Easter is now available. Thanks so much to Monica and Matt Howeth, Jimmy Rose, Connie Maastricht and their children for making this for us to share!