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An Invitation from our Pastor: Year-End

As we prepare to enter a new year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued commitment to our parish family....I am grateful to all of you who have participated or are exploring new ways to participate in the life of our parish. The blessings over the course of the year have been many....

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Blessing and Investiture of the Miraculous Medal

Sunday, November 24, at 3 pm in the church

Everyone is invited to a Blessing and Investiture Liturgy of the Miraculous Medal. Miraculous Medals will be provided at the blessing liturgy.

Annie's Way, A Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving Day, November 28

Each year on Thanksgiving, Saint William Catholic Church hosts Annie’s Way, a Thanksgiving meal serving the City of Round Rock. This tradition originated from Annie Pavlicek, who, on Thanksgiving, would set aside three plates of food for individuals who were without family on the holiday...

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2024 Advent & Christmas calendar

Advent begins on December 1

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Advent Wreath and Candle Set Now Available

Advent begins on December 1

Advent wreaths and candles can be purchased in the parish office during office hours.

• Advent Wreath w candle set – $15
• Advent Wreath (ring only) - $12
• Advent Candle set - $5

Altar of Remembrance: When to Pick Up Photos

Please pick up the weekend of November 24

The Altar of Remembrance will be taken down on Saturday, November 30. If you have placed a photo on the Altar of Remembrance, please come forward after Mass (the weekend of November 24) or during the week to retrieve your photo. The final day to do so is Saturday, November 30 following the 8:30 am Mass. Please be sure to pick up your photos as we do not have storage space to keep them.

Mass Intentions

December 10

The Mass Intention Book for 2025 will be open to the Saint William community starting Tuesday, Dec. 10. You can make your intention requests in the parish office.

First Friday Devotion

to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Dec. 6

Saint William’s First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. The devotion begins with the Friday 12:15 pm Mass. After Mass, Father processes with the Eucharist to the Sacred Heart Chapel where there will be Eucharistic Adoration until 8:30 am Saturday morning. The devotion ends with the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday. 

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

December 9

The Mass schedule is as follows (all Masses will be in English):

          6:30 am 

        12:15 pm

          6:00 pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12

Please join the Saint William community as we celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, December 12.

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Unbound II: Freedom in Christ (in Spanish) 

Starts Tuesday Dec. 3, 7 pm - 9 pm

This five week course is designed to give you the essential understanding and practical experience for conducting an Unbound Ministry session. 

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Unbound Prayer Sessions (for Adults)

Come encounter God's love and truth in an in-depth prayer session with trained prayer ministers. Prayer Sessions are available at Saint William on Tuesdays (Spanish and Thursdays (English). Learn more >>

RCIA Begins in January 2025 (for Adults)

RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the journey towards the sacraments and full initiation into the Catholic Church for adults. The process includes classes to learn about our Catholic faith and what it means to live as a Catholic. Learn more >>

DCYC (for High School Teens)

January 31 - February 2, 2025 (Registration deadline: Dec. 8)

The largest gathering of Catholic high school teens is open for registration! Cost: $250. Scholarships are available. Register >>

Holiday Nut Sales & Pie Orders

November 24

The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will hold their annual nut and pecan pie sales on November 17 and 24 following the Sunday Masses. Pre-ordered pecan pies can be picked up the weekend of November 24 and/or pre-ordered for Christmas. 

A portion of the proceeds support seminarians.

Breakfast with St. Nick

Saturday, December 7, 8 am-11 am (Parish Hall)

Breakfast: FREE

Please join the Knights of Columbus for their annual breakfast with St. Nick. They will be serving delicious pancakes and sausage. The Store and Children’s Activity Workshop is back as well this year, hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (Court 2415) and the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

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Sponsor a Family: Christmas Project

Just Because is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has been serving the greater Williamson County area for over 30 years. Its primary mission is to provide Christmas gifts and a meal for families in need during the holiday season. Our hope is that this will help families create special memories that every child deserves.

Opportunities to Support:

1) Donate a gift card / food card ($25 increments)

2) Select a wish list item to purchase

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A Silent Advent Retreat

December 6-8

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center 

Prepare for the coming of Christ by taking time to ponder in silence the great gift God has given to each of us. This retreat will include two reflections, Mass, Adoration, the sacrament of reconciliation and will be led by Father Harry Dean and Brian Egan. The costs are $295 for a private room, $255 for a shared room and $150 for commuters. For more information, call (254) 780-2436 or visit austindiocese.org/cedarbrake

An Advent Day Retreat 

December 11

Beverly Collin will lead this retreat day reflecting on her walk of 118 miles along a portion of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. She will share her insights gained on this pilgrimage that parallels Mary and Joseph’s pilgrimage to Bethlehem. Participants will reflect on experiences on their way to "Bethlehem" and finally the gifts received in response to the journey. The cost is $45, which includes lunch. For more information, visit austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436.

Diaconal Formation

January 12, 2-4 pm

St. John Vianney Parish, Round Rock

Men, do you want to learn more about the diaconate?

The diocesan Office of Diaconal Ministry will host information sessions this fall in which men and their wives can learn more about what it means to serve as a deacon in the Catholic Church. Register at: austindiocese.org/information-sessions