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At the first step of our journey into Ordinary Time, the Psalmist reminds us why we’re here – to do His will, here and now. Let that be our compass as we see our new Ministry & Education Center move steadily toward completion, as we consider our future as a parish and school community. How will we live out His will? Fr. Chuck often reminds us that we, the laity, young and old, are called to live out the Gospel with our lives. As we leave Mass, we’re blessed and told to go out and bring Love to life in our homes, in our workplaces, in our classrooms, on playgrounds and sport courts, in the marketplace, and in our neighborhoods.
This week, our pastor shares a wide-ranging update on a Listening Day, part of a strategic planning process for how we'll live out our mission with intention. With intention? Yes, for we are an intentional community of parish and school as witnessed by the many who drive past nearby churches and schools because St. Austin's is "worth the ride." He also offers good news about our development project and capital campaign. Read From Fr. Chuck.
You’re invited by the Diocese of Austin Secretariat of Life, Charity, and Justice to a performance of Tolton: From Slave to Priest. Presented as part of the Annual Commemoration of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, January 14 at 10 a.m., the play will be performed at 11 a.m. at
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Theatre. Details at Tolton.
Our parish office will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday, a day set aside on the calendar to be dedicated to service.
January is Poverty Awareness month. We share ways to pray, learn, act, and connect on anti-poverty measures at our Poverty Plaza. And invite you to dive into the root causes of global poverty and how to alleviate it by taking the 8-week (February 6 – April 3, Mondays from 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.) JustMatters course, Faith & Poverty: A Global Perspective.
We’ve shared other charity and justice related invitations recently and offer yet another for you to consider. Take the first step to invite friends or family to act for Love by participating in ~
We share thanks from our KCs for the fun and fellowship fueled by their breakfast taco giveaway last Sunday morning. Our Council offers the men of our parish an opportunity to serve in fraternal fellowship. Learn more about the KCs by reading the Knightly News.
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Support Catholic schools at the Saints & Scholars Dinner & Awards Gala where our very own Martha & Larry Schroeder will be honored tomorrow evening at the sold out event.
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Return to Faith Formation next Sunday, January 22.
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Enjoy the rich heritage of the Church in Central Texas through the Treasures of the Diocese of Austin, a beautiful volume celebrating the 75th anniversary of our diocese. Call the office if you'd like to buy one.
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Travel In the Footsteps of St. Paul this summer from July 5 – 15 by land and sea to Athens, Corinth, the Greek Islands & Ephesus. You’ll travel with Paulist Pilgrimage Director, Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Kane, CSP and our own pastor, Fr. Chuck. Book now at Paulist Pilgrimages.
As Fr. Chuck notes, it's exciting to share this week's progress, new photos, and the most recent drone footage. Your many prayers and gifts to our development project are building a Beacon of Hope at the corner of 21st and Guadalupe. Read the Construction Updates.
We are ever grateful that you make possible all we do at St. Austin’s to bring God’s Word to life in our time and place through your many gifts – your time, your talent, and your treasure.
Thank You!
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