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Registration for our 2023/2024 Pre K – High School programs is now available online. For more information about the program this year and to register, please click this link.

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!

Have a Classic Car? Like to show it off? The Knights of Columbus Council 8156 will hold its 3rd Annual Siena Car Show on Sunday, July 23 at Buck’s Backyard, 1750 South FM 1626 in Buda, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will benefit the Autism Society of Texas and Knights of Columbus local charities.

Attending college full time next fall? Have you been involved in the Church and/or community over the last 4 years? Knights of Columbus Council 8156 has scholarships available to members of St. Catherine and members of our Knights’ council. Visit kofc8156.org for an application. Full rules and deadlines are in the application.

Save the date for the return of this beloved tradition on Friday, April 28. Dads, take your daughter(s) out on the town for dinner and then gather at 7:00 p.m. in Siena Hall to enjoy dancing and potluck dessert. Set up will take place on that Friday afternoon - everyone is invited to help! Find out more at stcatherine-austin.org/father-daughter-dance

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.

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.

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.

Everyone is invited to our Parish Potluck on in Johnson Hall after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 29. We'll provide the burgers and beverages. Bring your favorite salad (fruit, pasta, greens, etc.), side dish (beans, veggies, mac & cheese, etc.), or dessert. Please RSVP at stcatherine-austin.org/parish-potluck by Friday, Oct. 28 at noon!

With great disappointment, the Afternoon Tea scheduled for Friday, October 21, has been cancelled. This is due to a low response. Clearly, fall is a busy time for everyone! Another Afternoon Tea is in the planning for the spring. Stay tuned!

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

Please join us for an evening of beautiful sacred choral music, called “The Face of Eternal Light” on Sun., March 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. This special performance by the Masterworks Singers will be conducted by Dr. H. Morris Stevens, Jr. All are welcome and there is no need to sign up or buy a ticket. There will be a freewill offering.

For those wishing to contribute to relief efforts in Ukraine, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is working across Ukraine and in bordering countries to provide safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, transport to safe areas, counseling support and more. Your prayers and support will make a difference. To help, please donate at support.crs.org/donate/donate-ukraine.

Everyone is invited to our Mardi Gras Party! Please join us on Fri., Feb. 25 in Johnson Hall, 6 - 9 p.m. We'll have chicken, sausage, mac & cheese, and salad. Please bring desserts and wine to share! It will be fun for the whole family. Costumes and masks are welcome! Kindly RVSP to the parish office or online by Feb. 23.

This is the last weekend to make a donation to our Christmas Giving Tree Project, which helps poor families in our geographic boundaries. We have only met about half of our goal so far and really need your help. If you are able, please purchase a gift card, write a check, donate online or put cash in the donation box on the Giving Tree table in the narthex. We will also accept donations on Monday, Dec. 6. Thank you for your generosity!