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.
Catholic Scout Rallies on July 27 and Aug. 10. A rally for middle school and high school Scouts BSA, Venture, Girl Scouts, Troops of St. George, American Heritage Girls and Camp Fire Scouts will be held on July 27 at St. Helen Parish in
Georgetown. More info and registration at www.austindiocese.org/scoutingevents.
Georgetown. More info and registration at www.austindiocese.org/scoutingevents.
Sacred Heart in Rockne- will host their homecoming bazaar Sept. 1 on the parish grounds. A lunch of fried chicken, sausage, dressing and trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Games, refreshments and other booths will begin noon. The live auction will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Fiesta, Sacred Heart in Elgin- will host its annual Fiesta Sept. 1 from 7 AM to 10 PM. The Guadalupanas begin the Fiesta at 7 AM in the parish hall with breakfast, tamales and assorted goodies. There will be a cake walk, country store and silent auction. Activities will continue at Memorial Park at 4 PM. There will be games for all ages and live music with a variety of foods.
Fall Festival Homecoming, St. Mary in Taylor- Fr. Alberto Borruel invites you to its Fall Festival Homecoming Sept. 8 from 11 AM to 5 PM on the parish and school grounds. Live music, a live and a silent auction, a variety of foods and games for all ages!
Fiesta, Sacred Heart in Elgin- will host its annual Fiesta Sept. 1 from 7 AM to 10 PM. The Guadalupanas begin the Fiesta at 7 AM in the parish hall with breakfast, tamales and assorted goodies. There will be a cake walk, country store and silent auction. Activities will continue at Memorial Park at 4 PM. There will be games for all ages and live music with a variety of foods.
Fall Festival Homecoming, St. Mary in Taylor- Fr. Alberto Borruel invites you to its Fall Festival Homecoming Sept. 8 from 11 AM to 5 PM on the parish and school grounds. Live music, a live and a silent auction, a variety of foods and games for all ages!
Cursillos De Cristinandad: El movimiento De Cursillo de La Diocesis De Austin invita a todas las mujeres
que deseen saber mas sobre como vivir una mejor vida cristiana con Cristo y ser un ejemplo en su comunidad ,
familia y donde sea que vayan. Fecha De Retiro: Septiembre 05-08-2019 en el Centro De Cursillo en Jarrell, Texas.
Para obtener mas informacion comuniquese con: Parroquino Jorge Escobedo offica de la iglisa
que deseen saber mas sobre como vivir una mejor vida cristiana con Cristo y ser un ejemplo en su comunidad ,
familia y donde sea que vayan. Fecha De Retiro: Septiembre 05-08-2019 en el Centro De Cursillo en Jarrell, Texas.
Para obtener mas informacion comuniquese con: Parroquino Jorge Escobedo offica de la iglisa
.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.
Marriage Encounter Weekend: Married couples are invited to strengthen, renew and rekindle their sacrament of matrimony by attending one of the 2019 Marriage Encounter weekends: Sept. 6-8 in Round Rock or Nov. 1-3 in Belton. The emphasis of the Marriage Encounter ministry is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend together away from the distractions and the tensions of everyday life, toconcentrate on each other. For more info., visit
www.austinme.org or call (512) 677-9963.
www.austinme.org or call (512) 677-9963.
Calling all women in the Diocese of Austin to the 4th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference!
Saturday, Sept. 7, 8:30AM-4PM at St. William Parish in Round Rock. Program includes guest speakers (in English and Spanish), Mass, Vendors, Reconciliation and more. Bring your friends and register today while space is still available! For more information visit www.austindiocese.org/womens-conference.
Mujeres Católicas de la Diócesis de Austin están invitadas a la Cuarta Conferencia Anual de Mujeres Católicas! Sábado, 7 de Sept., 8:30 AM– 4PM en la Parroquia de St. William en Round Rock. El programa incluye invitados especiales (con presentaciones en Inglés y Español), Misa, vendimia, confesión y más. Trae a tus amigas y reserven su lugar hoy! Para
más información visite austindiocese.org/conferenciademujeres.
Saturday, Sept. 7, 8:30AM-4PM at St. William Parish in Round Rock. Program includes guest speakers (in English and Spanish), Mass, Vendors, Reconciliation and more. Bring your friends and register today while space is still available! For more information visit www.austindiocese.org/womens-conference.
Mujeres Católicas de la Diócesis de Austin están invitadas a la Cuarta Conferencia Anual de Mujeres Católicas! Sábado, 7 de Sept., 8:30 AM– 4PM en la Parroquia de St. William en Round Rock. El programa incluye invitados especiales (con presentaciones en Inglés y Español), Misa, vendimia, confesión y más. Trae a tus amigas y reserven su lugar hoy! Para
más información visite austindiocese.org/conferenciademujeres.
EIM WORKSHOP NEWS
Effective January 1, 2019, all EIM Workshop attendees must pre-register/sign up at least 24 hours in advance to attend a workshop. The Workshop Roster will close 24 hours before the workshop start time.
Have an existing EIM account?
• Go to eappsdb.com/austin to login (use Alternate Login if you don’t recall your ID/password).
Never submitted an EIM Application? • Go to eappsdb.com/austin-register to complete and submit an
EIM Application (request a paper application from your parish or school EIM site administrator if needed).
From your account, click Sign up for a Workshop (bottom right) to see the list of workshops and Sign Up for the EIM
Workshop you wish to attend. If you do not have access to a computer and/or the Internet, contact your own
parish or school EIM site administrator for assistance Walk-in attendees will no longer be admitted to workshops. This will ensure that all persons required to be EIM compliant have submitted the application, had a background check and that workshop attendance is credited promptly to their EIM account. Contact the EIM Office at 512-949-2447 with questions.
NOTICIAS SOBRE EL TALLER DE EIM
A partir del 1 de enero de 2019, todos los asistentes a un taller de EIM deben pre-registrarse/inscribirse al menos 24 horas antes de asistir a un taller. La Inscripción al Taller se cerrará 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio del taller.
¿Cómo registrarse si used tiene una cuenta existente de EIM? Vaya a eappsdb.com/austin para iniciar sesión (use
el Inicio de Sesión Alternativo -“Alternate Login” - option si usted no se acuerda de su ID/password). ¿Cómo registrarse si used nunca ha metido una aplicación de EIM? Vaya a eappsdb.com/austin-register para completer y enviar una Aplicación de EIM (pida una aplicación en papel del administrador del sitio EIM de su parroquia o escuela, si es necesario).
Desde su cuenta, haga clic en Registrarse a un taller - “Sign Up for a Workshop” - (abajo a la derecho) para ver la lista de talleres y después en registrarse en el taller EIM al que desea asistir. Si no tiene acceso a una computadora y/o Internet, comuníquese con el administrador del sitio EIM de su parroquia o escuela para obtener ayuda. Los asistentes sin cita ya no serán admitidos en los talleres de EIM. Esto asegurará que todos las personas que deben cumplir con EIM hayan presentado la solicitud y hayan tenido una verificación de antecedentes y que la asistencia al taller se acredite
puntualmente a la cuenta de EIM de uno. Comuníquese con la oficina de EIM al (512) 949-2447 si tiene preguntas.
computadora y/o Internet, comuníquese con el administrador del sitio EIM de su parroquia o escuela para obtener ayuda.
Los asistentes sin cita ya no serán admitidos en los talleres de EIM. Esto asegurará que todos las personas que deben cumplir con EIM hayan presentado la solicitud y hayan tenido una verificación de antecedentes y que la asistencia al taller se acredite puntualmente a la cuenta de EIM de uno. Comuníquese con la oficina de EIM al (512) 949-2447 si tiene
preguntas.
Effective January 1, 2019, all EIM Workshop attendees must pre-register/sign up at least 24 hours in advance to attend a workshop. The Workshop Roster will close 24 hours before the workshop start time.
Have an existing EIM account?
• Go to eappsdb.com/austin to login (use Alternate Login if you don’t recall your ID/password).
Never submitted an EIM Application? • Go to eappsdb.com/austin-register to complete and submit an
EIM Application (request a paper application from your parish or school EIM site administrator if needed).
From your account, click Sign up for a Workshop (bottom right) to see the list of workshops and Sign Up for the EIM
Workshop you wish to attend. If you do not have access to a computer and/or the Internet, contact your own
parish or school EIM site administrator for assistance Walk-in attendees will no longer be admitted to workshops. This will ensure that all persons required to be EIM compliant have submitted the application, had a background check and that workshop attendance is credited promptly to their EIM account. Contact the EIM Office at 512-949-2447 with questions.
NOTICIAS SOBRE EL TALLER DE EIM
A partir del 1 de enero de 2019, todos los asistentes a un taller de EIM deben pre-registrarse/inscribirse al menos 24 horas antes de asistir a un taller. La Inscripción al Taller se cerrará 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio del taller.
¿Cómo registrarse si used tiene una cuenta existente de EIM? Vaya a eappsdb.com/austin para iniciar sesión (use
el Inicio de Sesión Alternativo -“Alternate Login” - option si usted no se acuerda de su ID/password). ¿Cómo registrarse si used nunca ha metido una aplicación de EIM? Vaya a eappsdb.com/austin-register para completer y enviar una Aplicación de EIM (pida una aplicación en papel del administrador del sitio EIM de su parroquia o escuela, si es necesario).
Desde su cuenta, haga clic en Registrarse a un taller - “Sign Up for a Workshop” - (abajo a la derecho) para ver la lista de talleres y después en registrarse en el taller EIM al que desea asistir. Si no tiene acceso a una computadora y/o Internet, comuníquese con el administrador del sitio EIM de su parroquia o escuela para obtener ayuda. Los asistentes sin cita ya no serán admitidos en los talleres de EIM. Esto asegurará que todos las personas que deben cumplir con EIM hayan presentado la solicitud y hayan tenido una verificación de antecedentes y que la asistencia al taller se acredite
puntualmente a la cuenta de EIM de uno. Comuníquese con la oficina de EIM al (512) 949-2447 si tiene preguntas.
computadora y/o Internet, comuníquese con el administrador del sitio EIM de su parroquia o escuela para obtener ayuda.
Los asistentes sin cita ya no serán admitidos en los talleres de EIM. Esto asegurará que todos las personas que deben cumplir con EIM hayan presentado la solicitud y hayan tenido una verificación de antecedentes y que la asistencia al taller se acredite puntualmente a la cuenta de EIM de uno. Comuníquese con la oficina de EIM al (512) 949-2447 si tiene
preguntas.
