|
ALLELUIA! Christ is Risen!!! Rejoice and be glad, for our Salvation has been WON!!!
Truly, Easter is a day to rejoice. And with Lent behind us and now enjoying Spring, we approach the time of First Communions, of Baptisms, of Weddings, Graduations, and many wonderful celebrations.
This is a time to rejoice. We do not deny nor ignore the many tragic, terrible, and painful realities of our world: the mass shootings at schools in our country, the awful war in Ukraine, famine and drought in many places, political repression in so many places, and our own assortment of illness, accidents, misfortunes, and troubles.
Nonetheless, looking at God’s fidelity in raising Jesus from the dead, and exalting Jesus on high, we have confident assurance of our sharing in the ultimate victory over destruction and death. And that is a reason to rejoice.
Happy Easter! Alleluia!!! From Fr. Chuck
In the Texas Legislature, we're seeing some great progress on bills that are important to us as Catholics! Find out which bills have been voted out of committee and which ones still need your support or opposition at Advocate Now! (Hint: There are more predatory lending bills to oppose.)
Looking for practical tools to talk to someone you disagree with? Bothered by political tensions in Congress and at the State Capital? Join the JustMatters Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times small group! It will be held in person on Friday mornings from 8:30-10:30 a.m., with a NEW START DATE of April 14 this coming Friday. For details and to sign up go to JustMatters.
As we mark our holiest of days with the celebration of the Triduum, we remember our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters who are also celebrating holy days. Let us pray for our brothers and sisters in Jerusalem whose religious celebrations and tensions have spilled over into violence at JUSTNews.
April is Earth Month! Join us for a film screening of "The Letter", based on Pope Francis' environmental encyclical "Laudato Si'." The film offers a timely and authentic way to engage our communities around the climate crisis. For more info check out Care for Creation.
Join us as we celebrate Fr. Bruce Niele’s 50-year ordination as a Paulist priest. For more information, please visit A Paulist Foundation.
-
The 2023 SACS Grand Tour bikeathon will be held on April 22 at the Veloway. SACS Eagles are just $47,000 away from their goal of $95,000! Learn more at SACS.
-
On Saturday, April 22 after the 5 p.m. Mass, the third Spirit of Hecker Awards will commence. This hour-long event at 7:30 p.m. Eastern/ 6:30 p.m. Central/ 5:30 p.m. Mountain. Watch live at Paulist.org, YouTube, or Facebook. There is no required registration to tune in. To participate in our raffle drawing please register below. For every $10 donation is one raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three prizes. For more information, please visit the Spirit of Hecker Awards.
-
Tune in on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. for the iACT Hope Awards! St. Austin Catholic Parish is recognized by our partners at Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT). To learn more, please visit iACT Hope Awards.
Stay up to date with our new Beacon of Hope Property development updates at Construction Updates.
Most people know that the St. Vincent de Paul Society helps folks of all faiths, or of no faith. We do not withhold assistance if someone is not a Christian or if they do not attend a church of any kind. But we do pray with our neighbors.
And so very often, our neighbors want to “give back”. We had that experience last week. A young neighbor had asked for some rent help, but when we called him a day later, he said he had figured out how to pay his rent and that he no longer needed assistance. Then he asked if there was any volunteer work he could do for us. I immediately thought of the Food Pantry at the Vincentian Family Center (aka St. Vincent de Paul Store).
This young man showed up at 8 am and worked tirelessly for over four hours serving others. He was collecting, moving, and carrying food boxes out for those who needed help. He also moved heavy pallets and helped in every way he could. I figured he would be “wiped out” by the time it was over, but he wants to come back again! Not only that, but he found someone who shares his business interest, too. What a wonderful experience watching this connection and the joy it brought this young neighbor!
Let’s continue to spread acts of love and endure the mercies of God through donation. Would you consider, this Easter with Financial Help to Persons in Need? Any donation is accepted and giving is easy at Persons in Need.
We Thank You All!
| 
