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Our second reading concludes with this poignant call to action. We can pray together in commUNITY and with intention to realize St. Paul’s wish in our time and place. This week, the group discussion of how to communicate effectively in divided times sparked excitement, interest, and something even deeper. Perhaps this JUSTMatters course is the seed of something more for our parish. It’ll be exciting to see what the future brings.
It's exciting to see our Ministry Center bustling with activity - post-Mass hospitality, Faith Formation, and ministry gatherings. We’re using this space with joyful creativity.
Our pastor is looking forward to a development-related activity on Sunday, October 2 to mark another step in our journey. Find more at From Fr. Chuck.
Please pray for safe travels for Fr. Chuck and all pilgrims excited to journey to Prague, Budapest, & Oberammergau.
There’s more excitement to share. A new three-minute video from Fr. Paolo details the environmental considerations in the design of our new development. He outlines the many thoughtful ways we’re building, with hopeful intention, toward a sustainable future. See how at Creation.
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society brings hope and help. Please pray with and for them as they work to do what they can in service to our neighbors in need. They’ll gather for a blessing this Sunday at the 11:30 Mass and invite you to join them on Saturday, October 15 at 9 a.m. for the Friends of the Poor Walk. Details will come soon at Events.
As our social lives begin to thrive again, consider building in an opportunity to create some hope. St. Louise House welcomes you to an open house to get to know their work and perhaps volunteer. Find more at Help Needed.
September 15 - October 15 our nation observes Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize and consider the many contributions of a diverse, vibrant, and growing people. The Church works to engage Hispanic Catholics in its life and leadership. This month, we’ll focus on community members endeavoring to contribute to our parish and beyond. Who are they? Get to know the first at Light.
Whether you can join us for a single event or a series, you’re invited. Look to our website’s Events page - there’s something for everyone ~
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Breakfast tacos from our KCs THIS Sunday, the 18th, after the 8:45 Mass. Get to know more about this great group at the Knightly News.
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You're invited to a Zoom event hosted by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Charities USA & Catholic Relief Services to learn about the Catholic Approach to Hunger, Nutrition, and the Farm Bill on September 21, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Read Advocate Now!
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Classes for our young people and RCIA Classes are underway! Bible and Book Studies for adults begin soon – on September 20 and 22. Get details about those studies and more in news from Faith Formation.
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Families with students in grades 7 & 8 – it’s not too soon to consider Catholic high school education. Explore the offerings at San Juan Diego, St. Michael's, & St. Dominic Savio coming up through year's end. Find links near the bottom of the Events page.
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We'll be making Milagros on our Pilgrimage to Tepeyac in two workshops - for adults on Saturday, October 22 and for families with school aged children on Sunday, October 23. Learn more at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Save the date for our school’s Speakeasy Soirée at the Otis Hotel November 5, 6 – 9 p.m.
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We welcome you to join us for coffee & more after the 8:45 and 11:30 Sunday Masses or for free simple suppers after the 5:30.
Our Boy Scouts will sell game day parking for this Saturday's Longhorn game. The stadium opens at 5:30 for the 7 p.m. kickoff. Give our Scouts an encouraging word as you let them know you're here for Mass.
To return to Fr. Paolo's good news - we’re not just looking forward in hope to our new buildings, we’re looking up! Review the new construction updates and photos posted at Construction Updates.
We’d like to thank the many generous members of our community who’ve pledged and given their support of our development! We can reach our $9 million goal together! Since 1908, St. Austin’s parishioners have built boldly toward the future. It’s our turn to continue that legacy – don’t wait - make your gift or pledge your support to Beacon of Hope!
We are ever grateful that you continue to fund our parish mission to bring God’s Word, His Love, to our time and place.
In this week that began remembering those lost 21 years ago and since as a result of the attack of 9/11, we also observed the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. In the Stabat Mater, the optional Sequence for that liturgy, is this bit of a prayer that can help us move away from "anger and argument" and into greater harmony with Our Lady and through her, into harmony with others.
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