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.
Meetup for Those Touched by Adoption: All those who have ever made an adoption plan for a child, adopted a child or
are in the process of adopting a child, are a foster parent, or those who were adopted are invited to come together and
say what you need from the faith community to feel supported and encouraged in your adoption story. We will meet at 7 PM on Thursday, May 17 in Brennan Auditorium at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in northwest Austin and begin with praying a rosary together that features special meditations on the adoption journey, followed by light refreshments and time to get to know one another. Please RSVP at www.adoptionmeetup2018.eventbrite.com. For more info., contact shap@teachmehealme.com
are in the process of adopting a child, are a foster parent, or those who were adopted are invited to come together and
say what you need from the faith community to feel supported and encouraged in your adoption story. We will meet at 7 PM on Thursday, May 17 in Brennan Auditorium at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in northwest Austin and begin with praying a rosary together that features special meditations on the adoption journey, followed by light refreshments and time to get to know one another. Please RSVP at www.adoptionmeetup2018.eventbrite.com. For more info., contact shap@teachmehealme.com
Outside our Parish Foster Care:
Have you ever considered being a full time or part time foster parent? There are many ways you could help foster children and give them hope. Please call me to schedule a meeting a michelle@texasfostercare.org or via phone at 512-394-6854. I look forward to meeting you or call Marsha at Sacred Heart -512-897-7050 for more information.
CPR Class: Would you like to be Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Certified? I am offering the class in this area for $30 per person. Please contact Michelle at via phone at 512-905-6598 or michelle@texasfostercare.org to schedule a class or call Marsha at Sacred Heart @ 512-897-7050 for more information.
Have you ever considered being a full time or part time foster parent? There are many ways you could help foster children and give them hope. Please call me to schedule a meeting a michelle@texasfostercare.org or via phone at 512-394-6854. I look forward to meeting you or call Marsha at Sacred Heart -512-897-7050 for more information.
CPR Class: Would you like to be Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Certified? I am offering the class in this area for $30 per person. Please contact Michelle at via phone at 512-905-6598 or michelle@texasfostercare.org to schedule a class or call Marsha at Sacred Heart @ 512-897-7050 for more information.
Parish Festival -Sunday, September 30, 10:00 AM, St. Mary Mission in String Praire will host its annual festival beginning with Mass at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Live auction begins at 1 p.m. Games for all ages.
Fall Festival (Jamaica)- Parishioners of St. John’s in Luling invite you to their fall festival on Saturday, Octobe 6th and Sunday, October 7th at the church grounds. Grounds open at noon on Saturday and 11am on Sunday. Games & Food booths, free music & dancing, raffle, auction & hay ride, plus much more.
San Jose Parish in Austin, will host its 79th annual Jamaica on Oct. 7th beginning with Mass at 9 a.m. Jamaica will begin from 11 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. on the parish grounds. Activities include games for all ages, live entertainment and silent auction.
Lector workshop-The diocesan Worship Office is hosting a workshop for those responsible for parish lector formation on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Parish in Round Rock. It will present the tools and model the process of training lectors. Registration includes take-home resources and a light breakfast. Mail-in registrations are due by Oct. 5, and online registration closes Oct. 9. Please see the Lector Workshop page at dioceseofaustin.org.
Mass for Life & Prayer Vigil- Saturday, October 13, 8:00 AM Oct. 6: Monthly Mass for Life at 8 a.m. at San José Parish in Austin. Prayer vigil after Mass at the church or an abortion facility. Details: www.austindiocese.org/sidewalk-ministry. The primary goal of Sidewalk Ministry is the conversion of hearts – focusing on the soul of the mother seeking an abortion and all those with her. To that end, a monthly Mass for Life is celebrated on the FIRST Saturday of each month with that intention. The mass is followed by an opportunity to pray in community during a Holy Hour either at the mass location or "out on the sidewalk" in front of an abortion facility. This opportunity is offered in cooperation with parish respect life ministries located throughout the diocese. MASS START TIME IS 8:00 a.m. AT SAN JOSE PARISH. Please see the Sidewalk Ministry page at dioceseofaustin.org for more information.
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Fall Festival (Jamaica)- Parishioners of St. John’s in Luling invite you to their fall festival on Saturday, Octobe 6th and Sunday, October 7th at the church grounds. Grounds open at noon on Saturday and 11am on Sunday. Games & Food booths, free music & dancing, raffle, auction & hay ride, plus much more.
San Jose Parish in Austin, will host its 79th annual Jamaica on Oct. 7th beginning with Mass at 9 a.m. Jamaica will begin from 11 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. on the parish grounds. Activities include games for all ages, live entertainment and silent auction.
Lector workshop-The diocesan Worship Office is hosting a workshop for those responsible for parish lector formation on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Parish in Round Rock. It will present the tools and model the process of training lectors. Registration includes take-home resources and a light breakfast. Mail-in registrations are due by Oct. 5, and online registration closes Oct. 9. Please see the Lector Workshop page at dioceseofaustin.org.
Mass for Life & Prayer Vigil- Saturday, October 13, 8:00 AM Oct. 6: Monthly Mass for Life at 8 a.m. at San José Parish in Austin. Prayer vigil after Mass at the church or an abortion facility. Details: www.austindiocese.org/sidewalk-ministry. The primary goal of Sidewalk Ministry is the conversion of hearts – focusing on the soul of the mother seeking an abortion and all those with her. To that end, a monthly Mass for Life is celebrated on the FIRST Saturday of each month with that intention. The mass is followed by an opportunity to pray in community during a Holy Hour either at the mass location or "out on the sidewalk" in front of an abortion facility. This opportunity is offered in cooperation with parish respect life ministries located throughout the diocese. MASS START TIME IS 8:00 a.m. AT SAN JOSE PARISH. Please see the Sidewalk Ministry page at dioceseofaustin.org for more information.
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