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General Parish Events
Fathers by the Fire | Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the West Parking Lot
November 15
All the dads are invited to a casual evening to meet and hang out with other men of the parish and preschool. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage to the treed area by the West parking lot.
P.E.P. Talks | Monthly on Thursdays, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. in the Pomegranate Café
November 30, and December 14
Parents of elementary children and preschoolers are invited to a monthly presentation and discussion of relevant topics such as separation anxiety, tantrums, sibling squabbles, and positive discipline. Coffee and treats included.
Senior Ministry | Bi-monthly on Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Cenacle
Loneliness is spreading rapidly in society, and the elders in our parish are especially affected. Senior Ministry welcomes everyone to join us for our bi-monthly meetings. We can never stop learning about God and God’s love for us, especially at this stage of our lives. We gather twice a month for fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth.
Friends of Faith and Light (Special Needs Outreach)
Our special needs outreach will start gathering on Sunday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. This monthly opportunity is for anyone with special needs, their families, and friends, to gather for fellowship, Scripture stories, and Fiesta. Sacramental preparation is also available. To find out more, contact pam.neumann@stcatherine-austin.org.
Parish Book Study: One Book, One Parish
We are in year two of the National Eucharistic Revival. As a parish, we have chosen the book “Living the Mass: How one Hour a Week Can Change Your Life.” This book helps us to understand how the Mass prepares us to live out our baptismal call. We invite you to sign up for a small group. Books will be available for $5 from the Adult Education Office later this month. We begin the week of November 5, but each group can set their own schedule. Groups can make arrangements to meet at the parish, in homes or in other places. For more information, please visit stcatherine-austin.org/parish-book-study.
History of the Early Church with Professor Dahmus | October 27 - November 17
Join Professor John Dahmus as he leads us into the history of the early Church from the Resurrection of Christ to the death of Pope Gregory the Great. The sessions will be held Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Cenacle, from October 27 through November 17. To sign up for the class, please visit stcatherine-austin.org/professor-dahmus-fall-2023-class.
Grieving During the Holiday Season | November 8
As the Christmas Season approaches, we wonder how we will get through all those traditions, and how we will prepare for the holidays if we have lost a loved one recently. Join us on Wednesday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. To attend, sign up at stcatherine-austin.org/bereavement or contact Evelyn Amador at (512) 892-2420, ext. 315.
Fall Jam 2023 | Saturday, November 11
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Johnson Hall
We’ll be hosting a party for singers, players and music lovers of all ages on Saturday, November 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Johnson Hall! Fall Jam will be a ‘song circle’ where each singer or musician has the option to ‘call a tune’ and have everyone else join them in it. Songs of any style or genre are fair game (as long as they are family-friendly) and musically, anything can happen! The event is free and open to all – come hang out and show our players and singers some love as they go ‘live without a net’! Musicians and Singers! To sign up and (if you want to) name your tune, please visit stcatherine-austin.org/fall-jam or send email to music.office@stcatherine-austin.org with any questions.
Planning a Faithful Christmas | Wednesday, November 29
7:30 pm in the Parish Center
Put love and joy back into the Christmas season with this planning workshop. Prepare your hearts and household - not just your lists - as we enter the first week of Advent.
MOMS Retreat Weekend | December 1 - 3 (Stillwaters Retreat Center)
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) invites all mothers to a getaway weekend filled with spiritual renewal and connection with fellow St. Catherine’s moms. Registration is now open for the Retreat on December 1 - 3 at the nearby Stillwaters Retreat Center for either a two-night sleepover or attend on Saturday as a day retreat. Details can be found at stcatherine-austin.org/moms-retreat.
"Empathy in Every Step: Understanding Grief" Presentation | Thursday, December 7
7:00 p.m. in the Cenacle
Delve deep into the essence of grief, understand its intricacies, and unravel the process of acceptance and moving forward. Explore profound topics, from beliefs about death and dying to the nuanced differences between sadness, grief, and depression. Discover strategies to understand and navigate complicated grief, and learn the invaluable wisdom of preserving your identity amidst loss. Open to everyone, this presentation offers valuable insights, compassionate guidance, and a community that understands. Join us in this empowering journey toward renewal.
