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.
Future Full of Hope Prayer Service for Couples Struggling with Infertility-A special prayer service for couples struggling with infertility will be Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Saint Mary Cathedral in Austin. Sarah’s Hope & Abraham's Promise of the Rabboni Institute for Learning & Healing and the Saint Mary Cathedral Knights of Columbus invite all to attend and join with these couples in prayer. A reception will be held immediately following. Contact shap@teachmehealme.com, call (512) 736-7334 or visit http://infertilityprayerservice2019.eventbrite.com for more information and to RSVP.
Saint William Catholic Church at 620 Round Rock West Drive in Round Rock is hosting their Spring Festival on
Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Garage Sale will take place at the Parish Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please join us for some great food, games, and Music featuring Gary Hobbs, The Hometown Boys, and Sunny Sauceda. For more information visit Saint's William's website at www.saintwilliams.org
Divine Mercy celebration-A Divine Mercy Celebration will be held April 27 beginning with confession at 3 p.m., then a
bilingual Mass at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Divine Mercy Center in Dale. For more
information, contact Lily & Jaime Aragon at (512) 436-5866.
Emaus Radio: La nueva forma de escuchar radio. Somos una estación de radio en español sin fines de lucro y nuestro
propósito es llevar la palabra de Dios a todos las personas de buena voluntad que quieren fortalecerse y ser alimentados por la voluntad de Dios en la vida personal y comunitaria. Nos puede sintonizar en www.emausradio.com.
Saint William Catholic Church at 620 Round Rock West Drive in Round Rock is hosting their Spring Festival on
Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Garage Sale will take place at the Parish Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please join us for some great food, games, and Music featuring Gary Hobbs, The Hometown Boys, and Sunny Sauceda. For more information visit Saint's William's website at www.saintwilliams.org
Divine Mercy celebration-A Divine Mercy Celebration will be held April 27 beginning with confession at 3 p.m., then a
bilingual Mass at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Divine Mercy Center in Dale. For more
information, contact Lily & Jaime Aragon at (512) 436-5866.
Emaus Radio: La nueva forma de escuchar radio. Somos una estación de radio en español sin fines de lucro y nuestro
propósito es llevar la palabra de Dios a todos las personas de buena voluntad que quieren fortalecerse y ser alimentados por la voluntad de Dios en la vida personal y comunitaria. Nos puede sintonizar en www.emausradio.com.
.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.
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.
