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4311 Small Drive Austin, Texas 78731
(512) 451-5121 (office) (512) 453-6824 (fax) www.sttaustin.org
Rev. Larry Covington Pastor
Rev. Hai Nguyen Associate Pastor
Deacons: Tony Pynes
George Zacek
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday
9:00am - 5pm
Friday 9:00am - 1pm
DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
BAPTISM Baptism is the gateway
sacrament that incorporates us as the Body of Christ. Please
contact the office for information about
baptism class times for parents of infants. For adults baptisms, please call for a visit
with the Director of Evangelization.
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil ........................................ 5:00p.m. Sunday .................................. 7:30a.m., 9:00a.m., 11:30a.m. & 5:00p.m.
The Nursery is available for children 6mos. - 3yrs. during the 9:00a.m. and 11:30a.m. Masses.
WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday .................................. 11:30a.m.
RECONCILIATION Saturday ......................................... 4:00-4:45p.m.
(or by appointment)
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK
Sun, 8/19 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Music Rm 11 Youth Choir Practice, 3:45 p.m., Music Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Mon, 8/20 STCS First Day of School, Noon Release Rosary for Peace, 6 p.m., Church Tues, 8/21 Senior Ladies Travel Group, 1 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 101 Legion of Mary, 4:30 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 102 Young Adults, 7 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 202 Wed, 8/22 Catalyst Summer Breakfast Waterloo, 7 a.m. Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Canasta Club, 1 p.m., Family Center St. Vincent de Paul, 7 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 201 11 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Rm 11, Educ. Bldg. Thurs, 8/23 Music Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Music Rm. 11 Friday, 8/24 MASS-FEAST OF ST. BARTHOLOWMEW 8:00 a.m. Sat, 8/25 Music Rehearsal, 4:00 p.m., Music Rm 11 MINISTRY FAIR—Following 5 p.m. Mass Gymnasium Sun, 8/26 MINISTRY FAIR—Following all Masses Gymnasium Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Music Rm 11 Youth Choir Practice, 3:45 p.m., Music Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m.
Find a complete Parish Calendar at www.sttaustin.org To schedule events or activities, please email: [email protected]. Please include the date and time of your event, the facility requested and any special set up instructions.
MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY READINGS
Saturday, August 18
Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32 / Ps 51:12-15, 18-19 / Mt 19:13-15 5:00 p.m……………………..…Michael and Stephanie Ramos
Sunday, August 19
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Prv 9:1-6 / Ps 34:2-7 / Eph 5:15-20 / Jn 6:51-58
7:30 a.m…………………………………….....Glenn Seibert † 9:00 a.m……………………………………...David Garcia, Jr. 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m………………………………..........Louise Hopkins †
Monday, August 20
Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor of the Church Ez 24:15-24 / Dt 32:18-21 / Mt 19:16-22
11:30 a.m……………...………………….Rocio Munoz Dillon
Tuesday, August 21 Saint Pius X, Pope
Ez 28:1-10 / Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35-36 / Mt 19:23-30 11:30 a.m…………….……Cecila Flynn † and Keely McNabb
Wednesday, August 22
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 34:1-11 / Ps 23:1-6 / Mt 20:1-16
11:30 a.m…………………………….…...Donald Streetman †
Thursday, August 23
Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin Ez 36:23-28 / Ps 51:12-15, 18-19, / Mt 22:1-14
11:30 a.m……………………………………….Caitlin Conlan
Friday, August 24
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE Rv 21:9b-14 / Ps 145:10-13ab, 17-18 / Jn 1:45-51
8:00 a.m…………………..…………………...Natlie McHann 11:30 a.m…………….................................Donald Streetman †
Saturday, August 25
Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest; BVM Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32 / Ps 51:12-15, 18-19 / Mt 19:13-15
5:00 p.m……………………………………….…Terry France
Sunday, August 26
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b / Ps 34:2-3, 16-21 / Eph 5:21-32 /
Jn 6:60-69 7:30 a.m………………………………...……....Mary Mikeska 9:00 a.m………………………………...….Howard McDonald 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m………………………………................Isaura Munoz
MINISTRY FAIR NEXT WEEKEND! Making Saints Through Ministry
August 25-26th - in the Gym
Don’t miss our parish Ministry Fair on August 25th and 26th after all masses in the gymnasium! Please prayerfully consider which ministries you are being called to serve. Breakfast tacos and fish fry dinners available. Enjoy fellowship and food and help us make saints through ministry! Contact Linda Gockel with questions: [email protected] or (512) 451-5121 x1009.
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND PICNIC, SEPT. 30th St. Theresa celebrates its 50th Anniversary on September 30th with St. Theresa of Lisieux Feast Day celebrations at each Mass, followed by special treats, a parish picnic and a parish history exhibit. Volunteers are needed to help assemble this special exhibit of photos and memorabilia. Contact Terry France for more information or to volunteer, [email protected] , (512) 924-5292
OUR NEIGHBOR’S FAITH WITH FR. LARRY COMING SOON
Join Fr. Larry Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Family Center beginning Sept. 24th as we explore Our Neighbor's Faith with presentations, lively dialogue and visits to other houses of worship. Learn more sttaustin.org. The program lasts 9-weeks, and each gathering stands alone. So drop in anytime and bring a friend!
MERCY & MARY RETREAT AT ST. THERESA IS ALMOST FULL!
OCTOBER 19-20, 2018 About 550 of the 600 spaces are already filled for the inspiring Mercy & Mary Retreat, featuring bestselling author of 33 Days to Morning Glory and acclaimed speaker Father Michael Gaitley, MIC. The Retreat at St. Theresa includes 5
Conferences with Fr. Gaitley, Retreat Mass, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Adoration and Benediction, Book Signing with Fr. Michael Gaitley, Coffee and Donuts, Lunch with the Marian Missionaries, and more! The Retreat will begin on Friday Evening, October 19, and conclude on Saturday, October 20. The cost to register is $49.95. Contact parish liaison Leslie Key with any questions or concerns at [email protected] or
(512) 289-7367. To register for the retreat, go to: https://events.marianmissionaries.org/events/mercy-mary-retreat-austin-tx/
HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION CLASSES
STARTING SOON The first parent meeting for High School Confirmation Classes is August 27th at 7 p.m. Families with teens interested in receiving Confirmation this coming year can find information and apply for the program by visiting the Confirmation page on our website: sttaustin.org/high-school-confirmation. Please welcome our new Director of Youth Ministry, Liz Canney.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018
STEWARDSHIP
PARISH LIFE
The Lord’s Table Altar Linens:
Aug. 19-22 / Karen Powell
Scott and Clarisa Strohmeyer, Jason and Jamie Groesser and Daniel and
Vanessa Melfi. Newly Baptised: Conor James
Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal...$43,893.04 Contribution for August 12..$38,403.00
For those who would like the convenience of using your American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard or Automated Check for
contributions, forms are available in the Narthex and Church Office. Please remember
to notify the Church Office of any changes.
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Theresa or a special collection. Within a few minutes you will be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the
link and enter your credit or debit card information. Once complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt
of your donation via email. It’s that simple! Any future giving will
process automatically, making Give+ Text the fastest way to give.
Thank you for supporting St. Theresa Catholic Church!
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY Our Senior Adult Ministry offers many opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth and support, service, and fun. Senior Adult social activities include informational speakers, interest groups, trips and table games. For more information on any of the activities listed below, contact Sr. Ann Pennington at (512) 451-5121 x1017 or [email protected].
UPCOMING SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES
* Book Club All book lovers are invited to join our book club which meets the second Monday of the month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102. The title of the book to be discussed in September will be included in the bulletin for next weekend.
* Genealogy Club If you would like to learn more about your ancestry, join our genealogy club begins meeting in Sept. on the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 101. Please bring your computers.
Bridge Club Join us to play bridge any Wednesday from 12:30 – 4
p.m. in the Family Center. All levels of experience welcome! We are a social group and are happy to help those with questions. If you don’t wish to come every week, be sure to make the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays when we have the greatest participation.
* Canasta Club Looking for canasta players…no experience necessary!
If you like to play cards, come join us on the second and fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Family Center.
* Game Day Do you enjoy playing table games? Come and join in
our Game Day which meets on the first and third Wednesday from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Family Center.
* Caregiver Support Group Caregiver Support Group is expanding to include all
caregivers for a loved one who is suffering from chronic illness, not only Alzheimer’s. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102.
Spiritual Support Visits Sr. Ann Pennington, Minister of Senior Adults and Social Outreach, is available to visit our senior adult parishioners in their homes, in assisted living, nursing
homes, rehabilitation facilities, or hospitals. To request a visit for yourself or for a loved one, contact Sr. Ann at (512) 451-5121 ext. 1017 or at [email protected].
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
MUSIC MINISTRY
PARISH CHOIRS BEGIN! For more information on the music ministries below visit sttaustin.org/music-ministry or contact Music Director Dr. Dan Girardot at [email protected]. Adult Choir Evening of Reflection, Wed., Aug. 29, 7 p.m. We begin our year with a Music Ministry Evening of Reflection & Mass with Fr. Hai, our Assoc. Pastor! He will lead us to reflect on our call to ministry, teach us a special way to pray the Mass, and celebrate Mass with us. Come join the adult choirs as we pray, sing, and share fellowship with new and veteran members this evening. To RSVP or for more information, contact [email protected]. Join the Cantate Chorister Choir! All students in 2nd-8th grades are welcome! Come to the Parent and Chorister meeting from 6:30 – 7:30pm on Wednesday, August 22 in the Parish Music Ministry Room 11 in the Ed. Building.
Join an Adult Choir! Regular rehearsals are Wednesday evenings. Rehearsals for the 11:30am choir are at 7:00 pm in the church and the 9am choir meets at 7:30 pm in the Parish Music. Room.
Join the Youth Choir! Middle and high school singers and instrumentalists are invited to sing, play, and learn music skills while giving your talents to serve the Lord! Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons, 3:45-4:45 p.m. for the weekly 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass. Join the Occasional Choir! We begin on Thursday, September 6 at 1:15 p.m. Come join this fun choir that rehearses twice a month and enjoys singing once a month at the Saturday 5:00 Mass! Plus: Angel Choir (PreK – 1st Grade), Handbell Choir, Parish Brass Ensemble, and Parish String Ensemble (adults and teens).
Senior Adult Day Trip to the Painted Churches Join us Thursday, September 20, for a day trip to see five of the Painted Churches. We will be joining senior adult parishioners of St. Louis Catholic Church, departing by chartered bus from the St. Louis parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and returning at 3:30 p.m. with lunch in Schulenburg. Water and snacks will be provided on the bus. Cost is $40 per person which includes bus transportation and gratuity for the driver. Space is limited, so register early. For more information or to register, please contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 451-5121 ext. 1017 or [email protected].
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018
SOCIAL TEACHING
20h Sunday in Ordinary Time
What a privilege it is that we have been invited to the banquet of eternal life and endless grace. Filled with the very life of God we can live as Paul recommends: people filled with the Spirit, with gratitude and joy. We can be people filled with wisdom rather than foolishness. But will people notice a difference during the week? Will others be touched by a deep sense of God’s life in us? What can we do this week to be living bread for the poor and those in greatest need since we have feasted at this heavenly banquet?
SCHOOL NEWS
SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY, AUGUST 20th!
ALPHA ASSEMBLY FOR ALL FAMILIES, SEPT. 9th All families, parish and school, are welcome to our Alpha Assembly, Sunday, Sept. 9th, to kick off the school year! It begins with Mass at 9 a.m. followed by speakers, activities for all ages. Details to come!
Limited Openings for the STCS 2018-2019 School Year
STCS will continue to accept 2018-2019 Applications for Phase II of Open Enrollment. Please refer to the school website (www.st-theresa.org) for
STCS 2018-2019 Application/enrollment criteria. If you have any questions, please contact the
STCS school office (512) 451-7105
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
CATECHESIS CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 16th; REGISTER NOW
Is your child planning to attend Catechesis classes next month? To register, go to: https://www.sttaustin.org/catechesis-registration. Parishioners can register children in grades Pre-K through Pre-Confirmation for the 2018-19 School year. Don’t delay! Reminder: You must be a registered member of the parish. **The registration fee is waived for families in which a parent
volunteers to be a catechist or weekly volunteer.
COME JOIN OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM! If you enjoy sharing the treasures of our Catholic faith with others, then the Children’s Ministry Team welcomes you! Catechists are needed for Pre-K thru Pre-Confirmation Year 2 to teach our parish children about the love of God and to instill in them the knowledge of our Catholic Faith. While the textbook lessons are important in the children’s faith formation, so is the presence, attitude, and kindness of our volunteers. You do not have to have a child in the program to volunteer. Session times are Sunday, 10:20-11:30 a.m. or Wednesday, 4:20- 5:30 p.m. Please contact Beverly Riviello at 512-451-5121 X1027 or [email protected] to learn more. You may volunteer online on our website on the Catechesis page under the “children” tab. CHILDREN’S LITURGY PRAYER LEADERS NEEDED Do you attend the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass? Consider stepping into the role of a prayer leader for the children's liturgy one time per month. You will join a team of prayer leaders and it counts as attending Mass. Contact Beverly Riviello to volunteer [email protected].
MONTESSORI-BASED PROGRAM OFFERED THIS FALL
St. Theresa is offering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, CGS, for children ages 3-6 years beginning September 20th, 2018. Registration is online at https://www.sttaustin.org/catechesis-registration. CGS is a Montessori-based religious formation program that seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, “hands-on” space for children called an atrium, in which both the children and the catechists can hear, ponder, and celebrate the mysteries of the Christian faith. To read more please visit http://www.cgsusa.org/about/
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
DIOCESAN NOTICES
VOLUNTEER WITH MARY HOUSE CATHOLIC WORKER Mary House Catholic Worker of Austin offers free
medically supportive housing to homeless, indigent adults with critical or terminal illnesses while
performing Spiritual and Corporal works of mercy mandated by Jesus in Matthew 25 and the Beatitudes.
Volunteer opportunities at catholicworkeraustin.org.
FOR MEN CONSIDERING BECOMING A DEACON Have you recently become aware of a desire to deepen your faith life and know Christ more intimately? The Holy Spirit may be calling you to the permanent diaconate. The next inquiry session is Oct. 21st at the Pastoral Center of the Diocese of Austin. Men, before attending, must first discuss their interest in the diaconate with their pastors and receive his consent. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR AT ST. ELIZABETH IN PFLUGERVILLE St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville will host a Mental Health Seminar on Aug. 25. This free seminar is developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness and is designed to inform and support people who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants will learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources. For more information, visit www.namiaustin.org/education/family-friends/.
WEEKEND FOR STRUGGLING COUPLES Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) simply means “rediscovery.” This program offers struggling couples the chance to rediscover themselves as individuals, as well as rediscover their spouse and a loving relationship in their marriage. For confidential information about the next program beginning with a weekend on Sept. 7-9, call (800) 470-2230 or visit www.helpourmarriage.com.
UPCOMING RETREATS AT CEDARBRAKE RETREAT CENTER
The Praying with Icons Retreat will be offered at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton on Aug. 24-26. Iconography can be a profound way to pray. Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Father Clyde Rausch will give this retreat. He served 29 years in Sweden as a missionary where he learned Iconography. Father Rausch currently resides at the Oblate Renewal Center in San Antonio. For more information and to register, visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436.
The Five Challenges of Jesus will be offered at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center Sept. 28-30. For more than 2,000 years these challenges have confronted the followers of Christ. They form the essence of Jesus’ life and teaching. How to forgive, how to resist temptation, how to live an authentic Eucharistic life of self-giving, how to surrender and how to die to ego. Father Albert Haase, OFM, a popular preacher and spiritual director, will present this retreat. For more infor-mation and to register, visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake, (254) 780-2436.
DIRECTORY Parish Office 512-451-5121
www.sttaustin.org
Pastor: Reverend Larry Covington
Associate Pastor: Reverend Hai Nguyen
Deacons: • Tony Pynes, [email protected] • George Zacek, [email protected]
Chief Operating Officer: Chad Nusbaum, ext. 1071 [email protected]
Financial Officer: Theresa Keane, x 1014 [email protected]
Business Office Assistant: Geneva Moore, x 1003 [email protected]
Baptisms/Parish Secretary Mary Lou Ancira, ext. 1002 [email protected]
Bulletin Announcements Linda Gockel, ext. 1009
Facilities: [email protected]
Maintenance and Grounds: Reuben
Martin, and Howard McDonald
Director of Liturgy: JD McQueen, x 1031 [email protected]
Director Music: Dan Girardot, 512-451-5132 ext. 1004
Senior Ministry/Social Outreach, Dir.: Sister Ann Pennington, ext. 1017 [email protected]
Director of Communications and Events: Linda Gockel, ext. 1009 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis:
Marie Cehovin, MPM, ext. 1008 [email protected]
Admin. Asst. for Evangelization and Catechesis:
Christine Chow, x 1005 [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Director: Beverly Riviello, ext. 1027 [email protected] Youth Ministry Director: Liz Canney, ext. 1005 [email protected]
School Office, 512-451-7105 President: Ann Walters, ext 1015 [email protected]