MARRIED COUPLES: Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Need a special gift for your spouse? Why not take them away for a weekend that will make a difference in your marriage - MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER. Upcoming weekends are scheduled
for February 10-12 at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock or April 21-23 at Cedarbrake Renewal Center. To apply online visit: austinme.org or contact Zeb and Geraldine Evans: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to
ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-844-0785.
for February 10-12 at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock or April 21-23 at Cedarbrake Renewal Center. To apply online visit: austinme.org or contact Zeb and Geraldine Evans: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to
ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-844-0785.
St. John Paul II Life Center – Catholic Pregnancy Center-Call 512-407-2900 or visit us at info@jpiilifecenter.org
Annunciation Maternity Home – Shelter for young women in crisis pregnancy. Contact Linda Holmstrom @ 512-864-7755 or Email: ied@thematernityhome.org Job
Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter – Shelter for young women in crisis pregnancy. Temple, TX. Call 254-742-2340 or visit us @welcome@olams.org
Annunciation Maternity Home – Shelter for young women in crisis pregnancy. Contact Linda Holmstrom @ 512-864-7755 or Email: ied@thematernityhome.org Job
Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter – Shelter for young women in crisis pregnancy. Temple, TX. Call 254-742-2340 or visit us @welcome@olams.org
THE DIOCESE OF AUSTIN INVITES YOU TO JOIN IN ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY!
Now through November 18, 2023, the diocese will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding on November 15, 1947.
The year of celebration will begin with a Mass with Bishop Vásquez, and a program featuring a keynote speaker, live praise & worship music, our Diocesan choir and more! In addition, Bishop Vásquez has designated five Pilgrimage Sites around the Diocese, a commemorative book for purchase and a history display that will travel to parishes. The chosen theme for our 75th Anniversary is “That they may all be one” (Jn17:21) which is also the theme for our Eucharistic Revival. Bishop Vásquez prays we journey together during this time growing in love of the eucharist and care for one another. Celebrating the 75th
Anniversary of the Diocese of Austin, five parishes have been designated by Bishop Joe Vásquez as pilgrimage sites to be part of a Plenary Indulgence. THE PILGRIMAGE SITES: St. Mary Cathedral, Austin; Sacred Heart,Waco; St. John the Evangelist, Marble Falls; St. Mary of the Assumption, Taylor and St. Thomas Aquinas, College Station THE DETAILS: Pope Francis grants the faithful a Plenary Indulgence for the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Austin.The indulgence is valid from the opening Mass on November 19, 2022, through the closing Mass on November 18, 2023.
How To Receive This Plenary Indulgence: Be baptized and in the state of grace at the completion of the prescribed works below. Must devoutly visit a pilgrimage site and pray the Our Father and recite the Creed. Must meet the three usual conditions of sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion (receiving Holy Communion), and prayer for the intention of the Pope. PLENARY INDULGENCE - OPTION 2- In addition to the Plenary Indulgence being offered in regard to
the Pilgrimage Sites, a Plenary Indulgence can also be received by visiting any church or mission in the diocese on November 19, 2022, December 8, 2022, or November 18, 2023, and offering a prayer of thanksgiving for the anniversary.
How To Receive This Plenary Indulgence: Be baptized and in the state of grace at the completion of the prescribed works below. Must devoutly visit a church or mission in the diocese on November 19, 2022, December 8,
Now through November 18, 2023, the diocese will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding on November 15, 1947.
The year of celebration will begin with a Mass with Bishop Vásquez, and a program featuring a keynote speaker, live praise & worship music, our Diocesan choir and more! In addition, Bishop Vásquez has designated five Pilgrimage Sites around the Diocese, a commemorative book for purchase and a history display that will travel to parishes. The chosen theme for our 75th Anniversary is “That they may all be one” (Jn17:21) which is also the theme for our Eucharistic Revival. Bishop Vásquez prays we journey together during this time growing in love of the eucharist and care for one another. Celebrating the 75th
Anniversary of the Diocese of Austin, five parishes have been designated by Bishop Joe Vásquez as pilgrimage sites to be part of a Plenary Indulgence. THE PILGRIMAGE SITES: St. Mary Cathedral, Austin; Sacred Heart,Waco; St. John the Evangelist, Marble Falls; St. Mary of the Assumption, Taylor and St. Thomas Aquinas, College Station THE DETAILS: Pope Francis grants the faithful a Plenary Indulgence for the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Austin.The indulgence is valid from the opening Mass on November 19, 2022, through the closing Mass on November 18, 2023.
How To Receive This Plenary Indulgence: Be baptized and in the state of grace at the completion of the prescribed works below. Must devoutly visit a pilgrimage site and pray the Our Father and recite the Creed. Must meet the three usual conditions of sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion (receiving Holy Communion), and prayer for the intention of the Pope. PLENARY INDULGENCE - OPTION 2- In addition to the Plenary Indulgence being offered in regard to
the Pilgrimage Sites, a Plenary Indulgence can also be received by visiting any church or mission in the diocese on November 19, 2022, December 8, 2022, or November 18, 2023, and offering a prayer of thanksgiving for the anniversary.
How To Receive This Plenary Indulgence: Be baptized and in the state of grace at the completion of the prescribed works below. Must devoutly visit a church or mission in the diocese on November 19, 2022, December 8,
In and Around our Diocese: Catholic Chaities of Texas-Texas Gas Assistance for Lockhart Residents. Catholic Charities of Central Texas is able to assist Texas Gas customers in Lockhart who are experiencing financial difficulties in paying their
Texas Gas bill. To request assistance, contact Catholic Charities via phone or email: Local Number: 512-651-6160/ Toll Free Number 833-853-2557 or at financialstabilitygas@ccctx.org 2022, or November 18, 2023. At the church or mission, offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the 75th anniversary and pray the Our Father and recite the Creed. Must meet the three usual conditions of sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion (receiving Holy Communion), and prayer for the intention of the Pope. **More events to come in the coming months** Our 75THANNIVERSARY PRAYER Almighty and ever living
God, in this 75th year of the Diocese of Austin, we give thanks for your generous providence that has sustained this local
church. Through the grace of the Holy Spirit, continue to inspire us to live out our baptismal call to holiness and charity for one another in our cities, towns, and rural communities. Inspire our state and local governments to see the world through the lens of the Gospel. Cultivate a deep desire for wisdom and holiness in our Catholic schools and university centers. Give courage and generosity to our Catholic hospitals, Catholic Charities, and all ministries that serve those in need among us.
Bless our priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and lay faithful that, as the Mystical Body of Christ, we may always be one in you. We ask the intercession of Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception, to keep us faithful to you and the mission you have bestowed upon tthe Diocese of Austin. Amen.
Texas Gas bill. To request assistance, contact Catholic Charities via phone or email: Local Number: 512-651-6160/ Toll Free Number 833-853-2557 or at financialstabilitygas@ccctx.org 2022, or November 18, 2023. At the church or mission, offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the 75th anniversary and pray the Our Father and recite the Creed. Must meet the three usual conditions of sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion (receiving Holy Communion), and prayer for the intention of the Pope. **More events to come in the coming months** Our 75THANNIVERSARY PRAYER Almighty and ever living
God, in this 75th year of the Diocese of Austin, we give thanks for your generous providence that has sustained this local
church. Through the grace of the Holy Spirit, continue to inspire us to live out our baptismal call to holiness and charity for one another in our cities, towns, and rural communities. Inspire our state and local governments to see the world through the lens of the Gospel. Cultivate a deep desire for wisdom and holiness in our Catholic schools and university centers. Give courage and generosity to our Catholic hospitals, Catholic Charities, and all ministries that serve those in need among us.
Bless our priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and lay faithful that, as the Mystical Body of Christ, we may always be one in you. We ask the intercession of Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception, to keep us faithful to you and the mission you have bestowed upon tthe Diocese of Austin. Amen.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas’ Immigration Legal Services offers legal assistance to individuals and families eligible to apply for immigration benefits, including family reunification, humanitarian relief, Temporary Protected Status, Removal Defense, as well as services for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. If you or someone you know needs services, call (512) 651-6125 (Austin) or (979) 822-9340 (Brazos Valley).
Los Servicios Legales de Inmigración de Catholic Charities of Central Texas ofrecen asistencia legal a individuos y familias elegibles para aplicar para recibir beneficios de inmigración, incluyendo DACA, reunificación familiar, ayuda humanitaria,
Estatus Temporal Protegido, Defensa de Remoción, así como servicios para víctimas de violencia domestica y tráfico humano. Si usted, o alguien que usted conoce necesita servicios, llame (512) 651-6125 (Austin) or (979) 822-9340 (Brazos
Valley).
Los Servicios Legales de Inmigración de Catholic Charities of Central Texas ofrecen asistencia legal a individuos y familias elegibles para aplicar para recibir beneficios de inmigración, incluyendo DACA, reunificación familiar, ayuda humanitaria,
Estatus Temporal Protegido, Defensa de Remoción, así como servicios para víctimas de violencia domestica y tráfico humano. Si usted, o alguien que usted conoce necesita servicios, llame (512) 651-6125 (Austin) or (979) 822-9340 (Brazos
Valley).
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Seminars are open to anyone within the Diocese of Austin. In the introduction session you will:
•Understand that NFP is fertility awareness
•Hear how simple NFP is and what it is like on a day-to-day basis
•Discover that NFP is 99% effective at postponing pregnancy
•Receive a signed certificate that you can present to your priest or deacon indicating that you attended the session.
Introductory seminars are structured to satisfy the Austin diocese requirement for marriage preparation for all parishes.
Intro classes are free of charge. To register email Amanda and Ryan Ransom at ransomsnfp@gmail.com.
•Understand that NFP is fertility awareness
•Hear how simple NFP is and what it is like on a day-to-day basis
•Discover that NFP is 99% effective at postponing pregnancy
•Receive a signed certificate that you can present to your priest or deacon indicating that you attended the session.
Introductory seminars are structured to satisfy the Austin diocese requirement for marriage preparation for all parishes.
Intro classes are free of charge. To register email Amanda and Ryan Ransom at ransomsnfp@gmail.com.
Baby clothes needed -The Gabriel Project Life Center of Catholic Charities of Central Texas serves hundreds of
families each year. They educate families on nutrition and child care and provide material items for women and their
children who are in need. With the hot summer months coming, they are in need of children’s clothes from newborn
to 24 months. For more information, contact Yjaira Lara at (512) 651-6120.
families each year. They educate families on nutrition and child care and provide material items for women and their
children who are in need. With the hot summer months coming, they are in need of children’s clothes from newborn
to 24 months. For more information, contact Yjaira Lara at (512) 651-6120.
.Several parishes of an active texting scam targeting pastors and parishioners. In the fraudulent texts, the pastor, mentioned by name, asks for donations of gift cards. Please be aware that this is a scam and do not respond. The Diocese of Austin and our priests will not solicit donations in this way.
