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Happy Fall Back Sunday!
Given the rising anger and anxiety over the upcoming elections, our pastor recommends we participate in a Franciscan Election Eve Prayer Service for Guidance and Harmony. We’re called to be peacemakers and to engage actively in civic life. Join us in nonpartisan prayer to ask the Holy Spirit to guide our country in the democratic process during and after the elections. The service will be less than
an hour. Prayer begins Monday at 6 p.m. Central time. Find more and a link to register at Events.
Our pastor has a special invitation for you to mark a major milestone in our development project with a unique celebration at From Fr. Chuck. You'll be able to leave your mark on our new buildings by participating in the Slab Signing set for Sunday, November 13 after the Masses. There will be fellowship, refreshments including KC sausage wraps, and more to celebrate this milestone toward the completion of our new Ministry & Education Center. Find the details as well as new photos and this week’s Construction Updates at Our Property Development Journey.
In giving to all men that we receive… Giving is one of the things our community does best – especially when we’re giving to those in need! We offer opportunities ~
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This is Persons in Need Sunday. Please be generous at the second collection when members of our St. Vincent de Paul Society and Outreach volunteers pass the bags.
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Provide urgent resources to help hungry neighbors by replenishing the Micah 6 Food Pantry Reserves from November 19 – 30. Micah 6 has listed specific needs.
- St. Austin’s community favorite – it’s Christmas Baskets time! Organize the front of the fridge for the Christmas Basket chart of needs and key dates coming next week.
Details on these efforts and a story about The Other Ones Foundation are at JUSTNews.
Join the group of pilgrims journeying to a UNESCO World Heritage site – the San Antonio missions. We’re leaving from church after morning Mass, Wednesday, November 9 for a seven-hour sojourn that we hope will nourish the spirit. A few spaces are available to join us in prayer, learning, and the joy of fellowship. Call Mitzi at 512.477.9729 to get your spot on the bus. All the details are at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Another offering to help heal our spirits of toxic feelings is set for Thursday, November 10, 6 – 7:30 (Central). The Catholic Information Center in Grand Rapids invites us to Blindness, Fear, and Anger. During the evening Paulist Fr. Steven Bell will offer an antidote to deal with the dark forces that confront us. Find more at Paulist Foundation.
As we observe National Vocations Awareness Week from
November 6 - 12, pray for the members of our community who’ve discerned vocations. Please pray for Richard Gaunt, Franciscan novice and in thanksgiving for Redemptorist Fr. Kevin Zubel who is undertaking a new role in his order. Find that story and prayers for vocations at Holy Orders.
Then, follow a series on Paulists in formation beginning with a profile on Deacon Eric Hernandez. That and more are waiting for you in the Faith Formation Weekly News.
The long-awaited Speakeasy Soirée benefitting St. Austin Catholic School is finally here! If you won’t be at the Otis Hotel November 5, 6 p.m., you can still participate – watch the video and make a gift at Paddles Up. You might choose to leave a saintly legacy with a truly unique opportunity to gift an icon – only three of seven remain for sponsorship. Read more at SACS.
Looking for more? Find offerings at Events ~
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It’s World Famous breakfast taco Sunday! Join us for coffee & more after the 8:45 and 11:30 Sunday Masses and for a free simple supper after the 5:30. While grabbing those tacos, don’t forget to get pecans for the holidays – those Amarettos go quickly! Find details at the Knightly News.
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Next Friday, November 11, our parish offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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Volunteering at St. Austin brings with it good feelings and good friends, too. Getting involved begins with EIM certification. EIM training will be held on Saturday, November 12, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. For details and other workshop dates, visit EIM.
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Are you a trained altar server? We could use your help at the altar – sign-up is easy at Ministry Sign-Up.
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Catholic Charities of Central Texas hosts Creating Hope on Thursday, November 17, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Glass Oaks Ballroom of the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Please join CCCTX to learn about the work and mission of Catholic Charities and how you can help us take bold action to fight poverty in Central Texas. For more and to RSVP, visit the Diocese of Austin section of Events.
You make a difference. You make what we do possible. Your gifts fuel our mission and allow us to be a Beacon of Hope.
We began this week celebrating the Saints, then our beloved departed. Our pastor invites us to pray for guidance and harmony on Election Eve. Jesus gave us the command to “love one another.” Around us the world’s rhetoric is harsh and unforgiving. As we move with intention toward reconciliation and welcome, consider this encounter between polarized partisans…
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