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Johnny Noble, Booneville, Kentucky, Diocese of Lexington
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As we celebrated St. Lawrence on Wednesday and St. Clare on Thursday, we had time to reflect on service to and support of people living in poverty. In response to the Roman prefect's demand for the Church's wealth, Deacon Lawrence boldly presented him with the real treasures of the Church - people suffering from poverty, illness, and age. St. Clare, a servant of those in need, founded the religious order we know as the Poor Clares. Read more at A Gallery of Saints.
These saints’ example of aid to those in great need is very fitting as this weekend we’ll be visited by Fr. Dan Noll, a priest of the Lexington Diocese, who’ll present the annual mission appeal. Not all missions are foreign as we learn of the mission fields within our national borders. Our Second Collection this mission appeal weekend is for the people now experiencing devastating floods in eastern Kentucky. Fr. Dan brings a message from Bishop Stowe describing the great need of the Church in the Diocese of Lexington.
This week our Director of Faith Formation, Rachel Vaughn, invites you to consider participating in one of the upcoming Book or Bible Studies as she reflects on the great, mysterious gift we’ve been given in the Eucharist. Please read Rachel’s Reflection from the Parish Staff.
There’s more from Rachel on ways to deepen your spiritual life for parishioners of every age from Pre-K on! Find all you need to know to register at Faith Formation.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like you to know that YOU make a difference. Read a story that illustrates the impact your recent generosity made in the life of one Austin family. Then consider an invitation from our friends at nearby Holy Cross Parish for a Movie Night on Friday, August 26 to watch A Place at the Table – African Americans on the Path to Sainthood. RSVP now to enjoy snacks, warm hospitality, and meet new friends. Find your note of thanks and invitation at JUSTNews.
This week we offer more insight into the impact your gifts have through our quarterly Outreach Report. This program provides rental assistance out of your generosity and we administer utility support through Austin Energy Plus 1 funds. You changed the lives of 58 households in April, 71 in May, and 77 in June. Please take time to read the report and learn the stories of a few of those we helped at Outreach.
Join the movement to de-escalate polarizing rhetoric and return to civil discourse. Want to Talk? – Communication in Divided Times will be facilitated by a small group of our fellow parishioners and Director of Social Justice Ministries, Kristen Dempsey Pasyk. Learn how you can “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Details and a link to sign up for the series are at JUSTMatters.
We want to shout the good news from the rooftops! After 20 years as a green card holder, Margarita, our parish custodian, took her oath of loyalty to our nation last Friday and became a United States citizen! Her story and photos of her proud day are at Light.
Looking for one last summer read? Paulist Fr. Mark Villano’s new fan book provides insight on INSIGHT. This Emmy-winning, Paulist Productions series was the work of Paulist
Fr. "Bud" Kieser. The volume includes background on the show, and information about surviving episodes—a treasure trove for fans and TV enthusiasts alike. Fr. Villano was one of our associate pastors. The book is available from Amazon.
This eNews offers many invitations to gather and get to know others – find more still at Events, including ~
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Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady Monday, August 15 at 8 a.m. at both Church and School. This year, the Solemnity is not a holy day of obligation.
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Our kind Knights of Columbus share the joy of treating our school staff to lunch and share upcoming highlights in the Knightly News.
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A Catholic Scripture Study led by parishioner Gail Chavez, on Wednesday mornings in Zoom that begins September 7
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Mark your calendar to gather in support of our parish school! September 10, Saturday evening immediately following the St. Austin’s 5 p.m. Mass, make your way to the San José Parish Hall, 800 Herndon Lane, Austin, 78704 for the Annual Spaghetti Dinner. A link to purchase tickets will be available soon.
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The Paulist Vocations Office offers a time and space to consider how to balance the relentless demands of our chaotic world with our spiritual lives. The conversation, Technology & Discernment, is set for Tuesday, August 16. Come & See Weekend on October 21 – 23 is an opportunity for young men to discover if God is calling them to the priesthood. Learn more about both events at Holy Orders & Vocations.
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Among events in the community is an invitation from Retrouvaille Austin which offers help and hope for couples facing challenges in marriage. A Retrouvaille weekend is scheduled in Austin on September 30 - October 2. Register at Help Our Marriage.
We hope you’ll gather with our community to enjoy coffee & more after the 8:45 and 11:30 Sunday Masses or the free simple suppers after the 5:30. Other chances to get to know folks are the Faith and Justice conversations coming soon!
St. Austin’s is blessed to be a community of generosity! You answered our recent call to give blood. Thank you for giving two gallons of the gift of life. Your continued gifts of time, talent, treasure, and the very blood from your veins make a difference in lives of many right here, right now!
We’re very grateful for you!
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Johnny lives with his uncle, Mose, in Booneville
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2026 Guadalupe Street
Austin, Texas 78705
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