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This weekend our parish is privileged to host one of eight Silver Roses. We also share a feature on St. Thérèse of Lisieux in the context of how practicing her spirituality of “the little way of love” leads to a greater respect for all life. While individually, no one of us alone can effect great change in the world, we can do a little. Our pastor shares his plan for the upcoming gift-giving season that in a little way allows him to stand in solidarity with people persecuted for their faith. Read more about the Silver Rose, the Little Flower as we go. Stop for a few minutes to learn his plan in From Fr. Chuck.
The visit of the Silver Rose sponsored by the Knights of Columbus is one of several activities on our annual Pilgrimage to Tepeyac. One of the aims of the visit is to spread the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe ~ that God loves all of us; He sent His Son to save us; and that She is our Mother and holds each of us in the folds of Her mantle. Please take time to reflect on that message when you see the Rose at Mass. Pray the Rosary in Church with us at 5:00 on Sunday before the 5:30 Mass. We hope you’ll join us along our pilgrimage – discover what’s planned at OLG.
Doing little things with love is the foundation of St. Thérèse’s spirituality. Explore how practicing that spirituality can nourish your approach to life at A Gallery of Saints.
A little thing you can do in love is to take a walk for the poor or sponsor a walker. Join our St. Vincent de Paul Society for The Friends of the Poor Walk at San José Catholic Church next Saturday, October 15 at 9 a.m. Links to register or sponsor a St. Austin walker are at JUSTNews.
You’re invited to a new Faith Formation series beginning October 19 - Social Justice & Prayer, Walking Through the Mysteries of the Rosary with a Social Justice Eye. The details are at Events and in the news from Faith Formation.
A new note came in with thanks to our Prayer Blanket Ministry for their prayers and the beautiful blankets they received. Witness their joy and pray with us for them, for all recipients of our blankets, and for those who’ve requested our prayers for their healing. Visit Mass & Prayer Intentions and Prayer Blankets.
This week, we remember community celebrations from the 80s that brought the parish together for a night on the town! Sixth Street had a different vibe when our annual fundraisers were held there. If you have photos, please scan them to us at Bulletin - we’d love to share them. Then venture back with Adventures in the Archives.
As we gathered then, we gather now. A variety of invitations await you. Please find many ways to meet our community as we read, learn, sew, and serve. Visit Events to learn more. Here’s a bit of what’s coming up ~
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The parish office will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day on Monday. The daily Mass, at 8:00 a.m., will be the monthly blessing of Prayer Blankets and Anointing of the Sick.
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A special collection for hurricane recovery efforts has been called by our nation’s bishops for next weekend, October 15 - 16. Read more at Hurricane Relief.
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Pilgrimage to Tepeyac has a stop planned to make Milagros on October 22 – 23. We’re also planning a pilgrimage to the San Antonio Missions on November 9. Learn more at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Training for our Ministry of Hospitality is October 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Church. Find information and how to sign up at Events.
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Support the diocesan campaign that funds critical programs across Central Texas. You’ve received mailings with details about commitment weekend, October 29 – 30, for the Catholic Services Appeal.
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Students from our parish school will be at all Masses to invite you to the Speakeasy Soirée, an evening at the Otis Hotel November 5, 6 – 9 p.m.
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The Paulists invite you to join them in person or virtually for the long-awaited opening of Hecker House on Saturday, November 19 at 9 a.m. Central. Please RSVP if you’ll be with them in Washington, D.C. Details at
Paulist Foundation.
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You’re always welcome to join us for coffee & more after the 8:45 and 11:30 Sunday Masses and for a free simple supper after the 5:30.
Our development project is the subject of a recent case study by the University of Notre Dame’s Church Properties Initiative. The report characterizes our bold building project as a model for stewards of church land. Find a link at Our Property Development Journey. You can also click to ~
We are very grateful to you for generously propelling our mission of bringing God's Love to life, here and now.
Thank you for giving.
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