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This weekend we hear the story of Lazarus. His sisters' broken-hearted lament - “why weren't you here? He would be alive now!” We see Jesus weep and in deep grief at the loss of his very dear friend - a very human moment. Jesus shows us the extent to which the power of God’s grace can redeem and resurrect us to life.
For several weeks now, our community has suffered losses. We've wept and grieved - but we were reminded at each funeral of what lies beyond death and in our readings this weekend we are comforted to remember that, with the Lord, there is mercy and fullness of redemption.
We're reassured by Jesus’ words, I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will never die. We find confidence and joy in the miracle of Lazarus, confident that we can, as did many of the Jews who had come to Mary and seen what he had done, begin to believe in Him.
Celebrate another Mary, Our Lady, with a special Mass & Rosary this Saturday, March 25, at 8 a.m. in honor of the Feast of the Annunciation. Please note this Mass will not be live-streamed.
Stand for life! Fr. Chuck and Kristen Dempsey Pasyk recently attended last month's Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (TCADP) 2023 conference. Read more about their
experience and how you can stand with those working for life at JUSTNews.
Bothered by political tensions in Congress and at the State Capital? Looking for practical tools to help you talk to someone you disagree with politically? Join the JustMatters Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times course! It will be held in person on Friday mornings, March 31- May 26 from 8:30 - 10:30. For details and to sign up go to JustMatters.
Your involvement through advocacy makes a difference! The House bill we highlighted last week that would worsen predatory lending may be amended in ways that would lead to
Catholic support. Please join Catholics from around the state this Tuesday, March 28 to rally at the Capital and speak to
representatives about bills that are important to our faith. Learn more at Advocate Now.
The traditional Lenten practice of almsgiving allows you to feed the hungry. Keep filling up your CRS Rice Bowls this Lent! The CRS Rice Bowls help families and communities overcome hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the impacts of climate change. Learn more at Charity & Justice.
We know that Mary and other women followed Jesus and supported His public ministry. You're invited to engage with other Catholic Women. The Austin North, Central, and South Deaneries Council of Catholic Women will hold its Spring meeting on Saturday, April 15 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. More information is available at Events.
Plan now for the high holy days of our liturgical calendar. Lenten reflections and activities along with the schedule of Palm Sunday Masses, Holy Week, Triduum, and Easter liturgies are outlined for you at Lent.
With only a few Saturdays remaining before Easter, we want to remind you that there will be no Reconciliation on Holy Saturday. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturday afternoons or by appointment.
Help us adorn the altar for our Easter Masses with flowering plants that celebrate or remember our loved ones. To donate in someone’s memory or honor, complete and submit the online form. Then make your suggested offering of $20 by Venmo or online using the button on our usual payment platforms. To learn more and donate, please visit Easter Flowers.
We observe our beloved traditional practice of Stations of the Cross Fridays at 6 p.m. in the Church. Following Stations of the Cross will be a Lenten supper together at about 6:45 in the Ministry Center. Delicious soups will be served from our community. We'll top it off with a Fish Fry on March 31! For more information read your Knightly News.
Is the Lord calling you from the tomb of inactivity? As this Lenten season ends, we hope you’ve taken much time to reflect and meditate on the call to service at Mass. If only for one Sunday a month we ask for your help! We welcome all help! Students, young adults, or families will make a huge impact. Signing up is easy -see how at Liturgy.
This week, during a special activity, our St. Austin Catholic School second graders expressed what Lent means to them. See their reflections on community, relationship with God, and The Cross in the illustrations you'll find at Lent.
Plan for more joy in the community at these upcoming events ~
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A little less than a month to go for our 2023 SACS Grand Tour bikeathon. Remember to save the date, Saturday, April 22 at the Veloway. SACS Eagles aim to raise funds for the bikeathon by April 16 with a goal of $95,000! Learn more at SACS.
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On Saturday, April 22 after the 5 p.m. Mass, we’re pleased to invite you to the third Spirit of Hecker Awards. Invite your loved ones to join us as we celebrate our honoree(s) both online and in the Ministry Center. Stay tuned for more info to follow!
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Mark your calendars for April 24 at 6:30, for the iACT Hope Awards! Our lovely St. Austin Catholic Parish is recognized by our partners at Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT). To learn more, visit iACT Hope Awards.
Stay up to date with our new Beacon of Hope Property development updates at Construction Updates.
We Give Thanks For You All!
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