Have you seen people walking around with ashes on Ash Wednesday, ordering more fish on Fridays, and going to Church more frequently? What’s going on? It’s Lent and Catholics are embracing spiritual practices that have been part of our faith tradition for many years. If you have questions about Catholicism, we would be happy to visit with you and talk about our faith Tradition! Join us on Sundays, March 3, 10, and 24 in the Cenacle at 11 a.m.
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. All meals will be family-friendly. 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.
All of us grieve in our own way, but often coming together to share our grief and accept the support of others, can facilitate our healing. If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a six-week grieving support group starting on Wed., January 17, 2024. We will meet from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, time to share your sorrow, and time to recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek. To attend, contact Evelyn at (512) 892-2420 ext. 315 or click here to register online.
On Monday, January 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Mary is the model of holiness for us in her willingness to hear and obey God’s will. Mother Mary, please pray for us to be able to love our Lord with the same faithfulness that you demonstrated! Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.
The parish offices will be closed from Thurs., Dec. 21 through Thurs., Jan. 4. Weekday Masses on Dec. 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, & 29 will be at Noon. We wish everyone a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Click here for the Christmas and Holiday Mass Schedules.
Please join the Community of St. Catherine of Siena for our annual Christmas Celebration in Johnson Hall on Friday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a Christmas Sing-a-long with St. Catherine's Orchestra and Singers, led by Eric Carreiro. Bring a finger food or dessert to share. We'll have a Wine Bar in the Café, bring your favorite wine to share. Everyone is invited! This is a free event, no RSVP is required.
Join us on Thursday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cenacle for a special presentation by Alvin Santos, BSN, RN, who will explore profound topics, from beliefs about death and dying to the nuanced differences between sadness, grief, and depression. Engage with the Catholic perspective on loss and discover strategies to understand and navigate grief. Everyone one is welcome to attend.
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 for details
Parish Offices will be closed Wed., Nov. 22 through Fri., Nov. 24. 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.
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!
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’!
Every Christmas we help children in need who live in our area. You may donate any amount you like or purchase $25 gift cards - Walmart, Target or Visa. We are also collecting gift cards, cash and checks for the following organizations: Carrying Hope, The Gabriel Project, Casa Marianella, Posada Esperanza, and St. Louise House. Click here to learn more.
Church Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. (There will be no Adoration. Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day!
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.
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.
It’s time for all of us to come together and join in the good work of the Gospel! Stop by the Ministry Fair in Johnson Hall on Sunday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and learn what we as a community do to share our gifts with each other and the world, and discover how we can personally get involved. Coffee and Donuts will be available courtesy of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. See you there!
Beginning in August, we will publish the bulletin every other week. We will continue to email our weekly announcements via Flocknote every Saturday. To stay connected to our parish on a weekly basis, please make sure to sign up via Flocknote to receive the weekly newsletter, visit the parish website, or check out our Facebook page. Not signed up for Flocknotes? Click here for details!
Please return donations to the narthex or Abiding Love Parking Lot on Sundays, August 13, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. where the Knights of Columbus will host a Drive-Thru Food collection. You may also make a monetary donation at kofc8156.org/food-drive. Thank you for your generosity!
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 of us grieve in our own way, but often coming together to share our grief and accept the support of others, can facilitate our healing. If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a six-week grieving support group starting on Wed., August 2. We will meet from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, time to share your sorrow, and time to recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek. To attend, contact Evelyn at (512) 892-2420 or register online.