General Parish Events
Divine Mercy Sunday | Sunday, April 7
Divine Mercy Sunday was established by Pope Saint John Paul II in the year 2000. The feast, which falls on the Second Sunday of Easter, recognizes the abundant mercy offered to us through Jesus. John Paul II understood the Resurrection as the “miracle of mercy” which “radically changed humanity’s destiny.” At St. Catherine of Siena, we will celebrate on Sunday, April 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the Church with adoration, scripture, silent prayer, benediction and the singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy – all in just over an hour! All are welcome.
Father-Daughter Dance | Saturday, April 13,
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in Johnson Hall
Dads, grandfathers, uncles and godfathers are invited to bring the special young ladies in their lives. Cost is $30 per couple, $5 per additional child. Take your girls out to dinner, then gather in Johnson Hall to enjoy dancing, crafts, and a potluck dessert. Visit stcatherine-austin.org/father-daughter-dance to register and find more information.
Eat. Drink. Seek. (Youth Group) | Sundays beginning April 28
We are starting a new youth group at St. Catherine's called Eat. Drink. Seek. This group will meet weekly, all middle and high school youth are welcome. We encourage teens to attend as
many gatherings as they would like. For more information, contact Livia at
[email protected]. Upcoming Meetings:
Grief Support Group (Six weeks) | Begins May 15
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 grief support group starting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. We will meet from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Parish Center. 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 register at stcatherine-austin.org/bereavement.
The Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help | May 17 - 25
Novena prayer cards will be available in the narthex, at the church doors, and on the parish website. Join the parish in praying the Novena at home or at any daily or weekend Mass during the nine days from May 17-25. The closing Mass will be on Saturday, May 25, at 5:00 p.m.
ACTS Mens Retreat | May 16 - 19 (Eagle's Wings )
The retreat will be held at the Eagle's Wings Retreat Center, Burnet, TX, starting the evening of Thursday, May 16th, through Sunday morning, May 19th. There will be a reception for friends and family at St. Catherine's after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Details can be found at stcatherine-austin.org/acts-retreat-registration.
Healthy Habits for Your Brain & Body Workshop | Wednesday, May 22
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm in the Parish Center
Caregiving Café is partnering with Alzheimer's Association to present a dynamic workshop of great tips to help preserve and improve your brain health and wellness! Join us for Healthy Habits for Your Brain & Body: Preserve Your Good Health Today for a Better Tomorrow. All are invited to this free event on Wednesday, May 22, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Free lunch and prizes! Please RSVP to ccafemail2.gmail.com.
Senior Ministry | Bi-monthly on Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Cenacle
Loneliness is spreading rapidly in society, and the elders in our parish are especially affected. Senior Ministry welcomes everyone to join us for our bi-monthly meetings. We can never stop learning about God and God’s love for us, especially at this stage of our lives. We gather twice a month for fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth.
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) | Beginning June 5
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Cenacle
All mothers are invited to join MOMS 41 to connect with each other and our faith in the vocation of motherhood. This beloved tradition at St. Catherine of Siena includes a nine-week book study on Wednesday evenings and a Celebration dinner in August. Orientation will be held on Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $50 and scholarships are available. Register online at stcatherine-austin.org/moms. For more information, contact Danielle Nepustil at [email protected].