The images from the James Webb Telescope inspire awe. In these photos we have the perfect application for the adjective – awesome. They capture for our limited eyes a glimpse at a few slices of the Divine’s Creation. The Psalm for Thursday’s Memorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha reminds us that, despite the immensity of creation, Our Lord hears our cries and is merciful. The Alleluia from Matthew 11:28 offers us sanctuary, “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.”
St. Kateri’s feast provides an opportunity to consider social justice themes as she is patron saint of Native Americans (US), First Nations Peoples (Canada), integral ecology, the environment, and, oh yes, the Paulist Fathers, too. We’ve assembled resources and a window to the Mass celebrated
In our pastor's reflection this week is an example of a gratitude practice. He shares his thanks over the "interesting" experience of his last three weeks in the form of a litany. We're truly blessed by his spiritual care. Here's that message From Fr. Chuck.
Saturday morning, bring the joy to celebrate a Paulist known for the sparkle in his eyes and the song in his heart. The tenth anniversary of Fr. Bob Scott’s passing will be marked with Mass tomorrow, July 16 at 9 a.m. in the Church followed by refreshments and reminiscences in the Ministry Center. Mass will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing. Smile as you stroll down memory lane at the Good Stop.
Groups from the community are making their plans to gather to experience The Box, a play about solitary confinement. Performances at the Holy Cross Family Center are July 15, 16, and 17, at 7 p.m. Learn more in the July 3 section of JUSTNews.
Your opportunity to give life is coming soon. Signing up is easy. Appointments are plentiful. The need for blood donations to respond to emergencies across Central Texas is great. Please, participate in our community Blood Drive on Sunday, July 31 from 9 to 1 in Antioch in the Ministry Center.
Connection and community are on offer along with a little conversation and a bite to eat on Sundays in the Ministry Center.
- Coffee & more are served after the morning Masses
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Simple suppers are free and the fellowship flows after the 5:30 Mass
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Look forward to a special Sunday treat coming soon! Breakfast tacos return through the efforts of our Knights of Columbus on Sunday, July 24. Learn more about this group who can really cook in the Knightly News.
We’re not just building community, we’re building! What happened in property development this week? Find out and see the latest drone footage at Construction Updates.
Sunday, before the Gospel, between the Alleluias we hear,
Blessed are they who have kept the word
with a generous heart and
yield a harvest through perseverance.
~ Luke 8:15
We give thanks for your generous hearts. Your gifts support our programs for persons in need, our liturgies and worship, our faith formation and education efforts, every aspect of our operations, and our Beacon of Hope capital campaign. Your harvest is one of Love in acts of service in our time and place.
