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.
From the Ethics Office-Ethics and Integrity compliance is required of all clergy, religious, seminarians, diocesan, parish and Catholic school employees, and adult lay persons who volunteer in ministry with minors or vulnerable adults; or in any ministry, program or organization that serves youth or vulnerable adults in any manner, or functions at a time and place
where they are typically present. To be compliant, one submits an EIM Application for Ministry (one time only) and attends an EIM Workshop every three years. Contact your parish/school EIM site administrator or go to www.austindiocese.org/eim-compliance to learn more about the EIM Application and EIM Workshop. NOTE: there is now only one EIM Workshop, which replaces the former Basic/Refresher model. When you are next due for a workshop, you will attend the EIM Workshop.
**If you are a victim of sexual abuse and have concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, please contact
Emily Hurlimann at (512) 949-2447 to discuss an alternative workshop arrangement**
Priestly Ordinations –Sat. June 23, 10:30 am-12:00 PM at St. Vincent De Paul Parish, 9500 Neenah Ave. Austin.
With great joy, we gather to celebrate the ordination of those to be ordained to the order of the priesthood. These men have
studied both philosophy and theology for many years and have diligently prayed about God's will in their life. We
invite you to this great celebration with their families and friends. Please pray Registration page for further information. Pope Francis has granted the gift of plenary indulgences on the occasion of the World Meeting of Families 2018. The indulgences will be extended to attending pilgrims who participate at events during WMOF2018, including the Closing Mass in the presence of Pope Francis. Those who are unable to be physically present and are following events from afar may also obtain the plenary indulgence if, ‘united in spirit and in thought with the faithful present in Dublin’ they prayerfully participate, particularly in the Holy Father’s broadcast words and messages. Partial indulgences will be granted to those who participate in and extend their own prayers for families.
where they are typically present. To be compliant, one submits an EIM Application for Ministry (one time only) and attends an EIM Workshop every three years. Contact your parish/school EIM site administrator or go to www.austindiocese.org/eim-compliance to learn more about the EIM Application and EIM Workshop. NOTE: there is now only one EIM Workshop, which replaces the former Basic/Refresher model. When you are next due for a workshop, you will attend the EIM Workshop.
**If you are a victim of sexual abuse and have concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, please contact
Emily Hurlimann at (512) 949-2447 to discuss an alternative workshop arrangement**
Priestly Ordinations –Sat. June 23, 10:30 am-12:00 PM at St. Vincent De Paul Parish, 9500 Neenah Ave. Austin.
With great joy, we gather to celebrate the ordination of those to be ordained to the order of the priesthood. These men have
studied both philosophy and theology for many years and have diligently prayed about God's will in their life. We
invite you to this great celebration with their families and friends. Please pray Registration page for further information. Pope Francis has granted the gift of plenary indulgences on the occasion of the World Meeting of Families 2018. The indulgences will be extended to attending pilgrims who participate at events during WMOF2018, including the Closing Mass in the presence of Pope Francis. Those who are unable to be physically present and are following events from afar may also obtain the plenary indulgence if, ‘united in spirit and in thought with the faithful present in Dublin’ they prayerfully participate, particularly in the Holy Father’s broadcast words and messages. Partial indulgences will be granted to those who participate in and extend their own prayers for families.