Join us for our next bible study, Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life from Ascension Press. This 10-week study will be offered both online and in-person. Online sessions meet on Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., beginning February 7. In-person sessions meet on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm -7:00 p.m., beginning February 8. Please visit stcatherine-austin.org/bible-study for more information or to register.
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.
In an Apostolic Letter given on September 30, 2019, Pope Francis established the Third Sunday in Ordinary time as “Sunday of the Word of God” and designated it as a day of celebration, study and honor of the sacred Scriptures. St. Catherine celebrates and recognizes the role of God’s Word in our worship, and we offer our gratitude to our lectors who serve God through the proclamation of His Word.
The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ's second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord's birth on Christmas. We hope you will join us for the following opportunities to celebrate a hope-filled Advent at St. Catherine. Click here to details
Everyone is invited to our Christmas Celebration and Farewell to Jeanette Britt on Sat., Dec. 17. We will begin with Christmas Carols in the Church at 6:30 PM, then enjoy sweet and savory treats in the Parish Center. Bring a Christmas dessert or savory snack to share. RSVP online and let us know what you will bring to share.
Parish Offices will be closed Wed., Nov. 23 through Fri., Nov. 25. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. We will have our Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on these days.) Have a safe and blessed holiday.
We are accepting $25 gift cards for Walmart, Target, Visa, as well as cash and checks. Drop off gift cards in the box on the Giving Tree table in the narthex, the collection basket at Mass, or to the Parish Office. You can also make an online donation!
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!
We are hosting a party for singers, players, and music lovers of all ages! Fall Jam will be a ‘song circle’ where each singer or musician gets to ‘call a tune’ and have the others join in. Songs of any style or genre are fair game (as long as they are family-friendly) and musically anything can happen! The event is FREE and open to all! Come hang out and show our players and singers some love as they go ‘live without a net’!
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!
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.
While the priests are at the Diocese of Austin Priest Fall Convocation, the following schedule will be in place: On Tuesday, October 11, we will not have Mass or Reconciliation. We will have a Eucharistic Service at Noon and 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, October 12, we will have a Eucharistic Service at Noon.
On Oct. 9, 2022, parishes across the U.S. will observe the first annual Deacon Sunday. Today, we honor our deacons, Deacon Arthur Cavazos and Deacon Christopher Schroeder. Please take a moment to thank them for their gifts of service and charity, and affirm them for answering God’s call to serve the Church. We are so blessed to have them supporting our wonderful church community. God bless our deacons!
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.