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In 2020, when COVID came visiting we were planning our “Following the War from Normandy to Berlin” Parish Tour. We are happy to announce we are planning to travel in September 2023. Join us for an Information Meeting on Tuesday, September 27, in Johnson Hall at 7:00 p.m.

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.

Please return food donations to the narthex OR drop them off at the Drive-Thru Food Drive hosted by the Knights of Columbus at the Abiding Love Parking Lot on Sun., September 18 from 3 – 5 p.m. Monetary donations accepted at kofc8156.org/food-drive. Thank you for your generosity!

Knights of Columbus Council 8156 will host their 9th Annual Blue Jeans and Boots Gala on Fri., Sept. 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Creekside Pavilion. A $120 donation includes an evening of fellowship, dinner and drinks for two, dancing and door prizes ($1000 top prize). There is also an online silent auction. For details on the silent auction, the gala and to purchase tickets, visit kofc8156.org/gala.

Parish Offices will be closed on Tues., Aug. 9, and Wed., Aug. 10. The parish staff will be at an offsite retreat. While the priests are at the staff retreat, there will be no confessions on Tuesday evening or Masses on these days. A deacon will lead a Eucharistic Service on Tuesday at noon and 7 p.m., and Wednesday at noon.

How much do mornings matter in your child’s education? Find out how to prepare your child to learn in the coming academic year. Getting Ready For School will be presented twice in the Cenacle and on Zoom, choose from Sun., August 7 at 2:00 p.m. or Mon., August 8 at 7:00 p.m. This program only costs $5 and scholarships are available.

Do you have questions about God? About Prayer? About the Catholic Church? Our door is always open and we would love to talk with you. Contact Fr. Pat Coakley at patrick.coakley@stcatherine-austin.org or our Pastoral Associate, Pam Neumann, at pam.neumann@stcatherine-austin.org.

We are collecting new backpacks and school supplies for students living in Foundation Communities’ affordable housing apartments in southwest Austin and for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Pick up a school supply list on the table in the narthex. Please return your donations by Sunday, July 24. Thank you!

The Parish Center will be closed for maintenance beginning Tuesday, July 5 through Friday, July 22. Access to the entire building will be limited because all floors will be stripped and waxed.

Repairs to the computer server are complete. We are almost back to normal operations. Telephone and email communication is restored. However, the service tech made temporary repairs to the A/C in Church that we hope will hold for the weekend Masses. If the fix does not hold, we may need to move the Masses to the Parish Center. Your patience and understanding as these issues are resolved is most appreciated.

Community Ministries is hosting a Baby Shower to benefit mothers and babies in need. Drop off donations to the CMO Office, the Main Office, or the wicker basket in the narthex. We are asking for donations of the following items (all unwrapped): diapers (size 1, 2, & 5), baby wipes, socks, burp pads, bibs, baby towels, washcloths, Walmart & Target gift cards. Thank you!

Bishop Joe S. Vásquez calls the faithful of the Diocese of Austin to prayerfully begin a Eucharistic Revival with the theme “That they may all be one” (Jn 17:21). Join Bishop Vásquez on June 18, the Saturday before the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), to kick off the Diocese of Austin Eucharistic Revival. The day begins with 8:30 a.m. Mass at San José Parish in Austin (2435 Oak Crest Ave) followed by a 1-mile procession at 9:40 a.m. to St. Edward's University’s Main Building (3001 South Congress) where Bishop Vásquez will lead us in Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration) at 10 a.m.

On Friday, May 27th at 12:45pm (after noon mass), our community is invited to gather in prayer with the Rosary in the Sanctuary. May Our Lady of Sorrows intercede for all those suffering as a result of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

While the priests of the parish are on retreat, on Tue., May 31, daily Mass will be celebrated at Noon but there will be no Reconciliation at 6 PM and we will have a Eucharistic Service at 7 PM instead of Mass. On Wed., June 1, we will not have Daily Mass at noon, but will have a Eucharistic Service.

Please join us in this parish devotion! Pray the Novena daily beginning Friday, May 20, ending at the Closing Novena Liturgy & Benediction at the Saturday, May 28 5:00pm mass. Pamphlets available in the Narthex & online.

Alan Ringwood’s last Mass with us will be this Sunday at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. He will be moving to Rochester, New York. There will be a reception for him following the Mass and everyone is invited to attend. Please join us in thanking him for all the beautiful music he has provided us and with wishing him well!

A pianist/organist is wanted to accompany one of our choirs in partnership with its director, cantors and psalmists.  The ideal candidate will be skilled and versatile, able to play the many styles of the Church’s music with fluency and artistry from a variety of scores.  Bachelor’s degree in Music preferred; other equivalent experience may be considered.  This is a part-time position, but may grow in scope and compensation over time.  Send résumé and letter of introduction to: Eric Carreiro, Director of Music, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4800 Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX 78749; or via email to eric.carreiro@stcatherine-austin.org.

Effective the weekend of April 23 & 24, the livestreaming schedule will be reduced so that only the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays is livestreamed. We will continue to livestream all weekday Masses at noon, and all funeral Masses.

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

As we prepare for Easter, there are many activities this week at St. Catherine. On Wed., Mary's Way of the Cross will be held in the church at 1:30 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. On Good Friday, Children's Stations of the Cross will be held at 10 a.m., the Stations of the Cross will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Church. The Passion Service will take place at 7:30 p.m. On Holy Saturday, we will have the Blessing of the Easter Baskets and Food at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtyard. We will have an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on church grounds. The Easter Vigil Mass will be held at 8 p.m. The Parish Offices will be closed Thursday, April 14 through Monday, April 18.