Here's the latest news from St. Austin Catholic Parish! 
The St. Austin community could not do what we do or be who we are without each of you! In gratitude for all of our many wonderful volunteers, our clergy will offer blessings for all of our volunteers during each Mass on the weekend of April 14-15 and are invited to join us for a reception in Hecker Hall after each Mass.
Do your gifts of time, talent and treasure 
honor God's abundant blessings in your life?
 
Our next stewardship pledge year begins May 1, 2018 and runs through April 30, 2019. THANK YOU to those who have already completed and returned a pledge form. If you still need a form, you can download one from our website or pick one up from the blue folders in the pews at all Masses this weekend.

In the next couple of weeks, families may receive a gentle reminder call from a parish volunteer. If you already feel confident in your family's pledge amount, please go ahead and turn in a form now so we can remove you from the call list. Thanks!   

Has Literature Lost Its Faith?
Sun., April 15, 10-11 a.m. in the Church

Author and parishioner Richard Cole will discuss the importance of writing in the Catholic tradition, as well as the growing importance of Christian belief in today's fiction, memoirs and poetry.
Trailer: The Dating Project
Trailer: The Dating Project
The Dating Project 
Apr. 17 

The way people find love has radically changed in an age of swiping left or right. The Dating Project follows five single people, as they search for meaningful relationships. Presented by Pure Flix and Paulist Productions, this is the perfect event for every single person!

Click here to buy a ticket to one of the three showings in the Austin area on April 17.
St. Austin Catholic School Centennial Bishop's Mass
Fri., April 20 at 8:15 a.m.

St. Austin Catholic School is delighted to announce that The Centennial Bishop's Mass has been rescheduled to Fri., April 20 at 8:15 a.m. All are welcome to attend our Mass at St. Austin as Bishop Garcia concelebrates with our Paulist Fathers. We will honor The Schneider Family for their 100 years of continuous dedication to St. Austin Catholic School. Mass will be followed by a complimentary reception with the Bishop. Short tours will be offered for returning alumni at 9:30-10 a.m.

Please RSVP HERE so we are prepared for your visit.

Join us for our Parish Family Service day on  Sat., April 28 !  Individuals, couples, and families are welcome! Volunteer at one of 4 local nonprofit organizations: Foundation Communities, Mary House Catholic Worker, Micah 6 Food Pantry, or St. Vincent de Paul Family Center! All volunteer opportunities will begin in the morning and run until approximately mid-day. 

Children must be at least 7 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information or to RSVP, visit http://www.staustin.org/serviceday. Please contact Kristen Dempsey Pasyk with any questions.
Our Corpus Christi Blood Drive is in 8 weeks!
Sun., June 3 

Mark your calendars and celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi with us on Sun., June 3 by participating in a blood drive benefiting We Are Blood, which serves over 40 hospitals and medical centers in a 10-county area of Central Texas. Whether you are a regular donor, an occasional donor, or a first-time donor, we invite you to give blood at St. Austin on June 3!
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