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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!

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!

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.

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.

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.