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news and updates
noticias y actualizaciones
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Mission Statement
As beloved sons and daughters of God, we, the parish of Saint William, are called to proclaim, by word and deed, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the grace of the Sacraments, we endeavor to lead all souls to heaven by fostering spiritual healing and equipping all people for the work of ministry.
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| 2 de abril | 7:30 am
Domingo de Ramos (en español) | Watch > | | April 2 | 9:30 am
Palm Sunday (English) | Watch > | | April 5 l 12:15 pm
Wednesday of Holy Week | Readings > | | | |
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YOU'RE INVITED!
Fr. Francisco's 50th Birthday Celebration Gala Dinner & Live Auction
Thursday, April 27, Banquet Hall, Parish Evangelization Center
On the first night of The Big Event, Thursday, April 27, we will be holding a Gala Dinner and Live Auction in celebration of Fr. Francisco's 50th birthday.
Tickets to attend the Gala are $150 per person (ages 21 and over), which includes dinner and admission to the Live and Silent Auction that evening. Please RSVP by Monday, April 10.
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Purchase Gala Dinner Tickets >
Questions? Please email: communications@st-william.org >
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Congratulations to the Big Event Early Bird Raffle Winner!
View video announcement >
There is still time to participate in the Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win a RAM truck. Proceeds from this parish event benefit Saint William, our general operating expenses and faith formation programs.
Learn more about this year's Big Event >
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Penance Service
April 3, 1 pm - 6 pm
During Lent, Saint William will offer Penance Services on the following days on April 3 from 1 pm - 6 pm. Additional priests are coming in from other parishes to help provide the sacrament to everyone in attendance.
As a reminder, there will be no Confessions during Holy Week except for the penance service noted above. View the Lent and Easter schedule >>
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Parish Office & Nursery Easter Schedule
The parish office will be closed from Good Friday through Monday, April 10. The office will reopen on Tuesday, April 11 at 9 am.
The Nursery will be closed on Easter Sunday.
We wish you a very Blessed Easter Season.
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Food Drive, Over 8,000 lbs and Counting
During Lent
Thank you to all to have participated in the Ashes to Action food drive to benefit the Society of St. Vincent De Paul-- more than 8,000 pounds in food donations have been received! If you would like to help the parish reach its goal of 10,000 pounds during Lent, food donations may be dropped off in the designated bins in front of the St. Vincent de Paul building or in the bins in the narthex after Mass.
View needed items >>
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Unbound: Freedom in Christ Part 1 (in Spanish)
Begins Friday, April 14, 7 pm - 9 pm
Unbound will teach you how to unlock the prison doors of your heart, mind and soul by using the Five Keys to Freedom. The course involves times of spiritual healing prayer and worship, insightful teachings, and personal ministry from our ministry team. Unbound will equip you to cooperate with God as He sets you free to be a disciple of Christ.
Reserve my seat >>
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Registration is Now Open
VBS returns to Saint William this year June 12-16 from 5:30 to 8 pm, and it is going to be even bigger than before! VBS is one week of faith-based fun activities for children in grades Kinder through 5. It is also an opportunity for middle and high school students to volunteer and practice their leadership and service skills. This year, VBS will be offered concurrently in English and Spanish in the evenings to better accommodate families from our parish.
To Register or Volunteer >>
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Godstock 2023
April 15, 9 am - 9 pm, Eagle's Wings Retreat Center, Burnet
The one-day music festival for high schoolers will feature live music by toLoveandRescue, Ali Hoffman, Taylor Schroll and Paul Finley and include talks, games, Mass, starlit adoration & a glowstick dance party.
Register here >>
High School Senior Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 26
High school seniors are invited to start applying for scholarships. For more details, please email: xtruong@st-william.org
Steubenville Conference
June 23-25
Join us for this 3-day high school Catholic conference in Irving, Texas! Only 40 spots are available. Incoming freshman and outgoing seniors are welcome, too. Cost: $325 ($125 deposit is required). Scholarships available!
Register here >>
For the latest SWYM updates, visit: st-william.org/swym
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Ashes to Easter
Boxes can be returned to the parish starting Easter Sunday
Ashes to Easter is an annual Lenten mission project that affirms and encourages local missionary groups and other mission activities of the Diocese of Austin. Families are encouraged to take a box and drop in extra coins during Lent.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
during Mass at 9:30 am
Children’s Liturgy is an opportunity for young children who have not yet received their first Holy Communion to attend a liturgy that is designed for their developmental level. Children will be encouraged to grow in love and reverence for the Lord in the Eucharist, the scriptures, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
To learn more or for the latest schedule, please email >>
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Verbally Guided Children's Adoration & A Quiet Family Adoration Hour, Repeat Monthly
Families are invited to a Verbally Guided Children’s Adoration, which repeats on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (at 5 pm starting in March) and A Quiet Family Adoration Hour on the 1st Friday of the month in the Sacred Heart Chapel. For additional details, please see the parish event calendar >>
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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
The Adoration Ministry invites you to learn more about Adoration. If you would like to sign up as a committed adorer or have questions, please complete the form here >>
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Pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. Francisco
November 13 - 26, 2023
Fr. Francisco will be leading a 14-day Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy next year. Registration forms are now available in the church office. For more information, view the Saint William website calendar or email: pastor@st-william.org.
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Chrism Mass
April 4 (Tuesday), 10:30 am
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez at St. Vincent de Paul parish. In this Mass, Bishop Vásquez will bless the oils to be used to administer the sacraments in the next year. The Mass will be livestreamed here: austindiocese.org/watch
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Catholic Charities of Central Texas
Have you felt a calling to volunteer in your community? Catholic Charities of Central Texas offers many opportunities for volunteerism and service, including restocking and organizing our donation center, translating documents, providing administrative support, supporting our disaster response operations, and many more. To learn more about volunteering with us, including current opportunities, visit ccctx.org/volunteer.
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To our contributing families and individuals, thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Second Collections:
April 2 - St. Vincent de Paul
Special Collection:
Easter Flowers: This special collection helps to offset the cost of the Easter lilies for our parish. The Easter Flowers envelope can be returned during Mass; additional envelopes are available in the Welcome Center (Narthex).
GIVING TIP: Whether you give via check, cash, Venmo or online, please be sure to include your envelope number or parishioner / family ID. (Each household that is registered at Saint William has a unique ID.) This way we are able to reflect your giving on your parish account. If you have any questions, or need help locating your parishioner ID, please contact the parish office at: (512) 255-4473 or email: office@st-william.org.
Easy Ways to Give >>
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Employment Opportunities at Saint William | |
Have you thought about joining the Saint William team? To learn more about employment, please visit the Saint William website >>
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