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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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Custom Engraved Pavers at Saint William

Due November 10 (for January placement)

Pavers can be custom engraved with an inscription that honors or commemorates a loved one. Forms are available in church Narthex and parish office. Completed forms can be returned to the parish office (Building 3). Please submit form by November 10, for January placement.

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Blessing and Enrollment of the Miraculous Medal

Saturday, 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.

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 >>

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 >>

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.

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Holiday Nut Sales & Pie Orders

Begin November 17

The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual nut sales starting on the weekend of November 17. Many varieties of pecans will be sold. Pecan pies can be ordered for pickup during designated weekends. 

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 on Saturday. They will be serving delicious pancakes and sausage. Reports are that St. Nick will be dropping by during the breakfast.

Baby Banks

Please Return to the Parish Office

Your donation will help pro-life efforts in our parish and throughout the diocese. Walking with Moms in Need initiative, the Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life Help Line,and more will receive funds from this campaign. If you forgot your Baby Bank, please drop it off at the parish office this week.

A Grief Healing Retreat

Nov. 15-17, Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center 

Coping with and working through grief is the focus of this weekend retreat. Retreatants will identify and reflect on their personal grief symptoms followed by a ritual to help ease the pain of grief and increase positive emotions. For more information on this and other retreats, visit: austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436. 

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