It has been very difficult to learn of the findings of the Pennsylvania grand jury report as well as the stories about Theodore McCarrick. All of the priests at St. Catherine’s addressed the issue from the pulpit on the weekend of August 25 and 26. Fr. Pat’s homily can be viewed through our Facebook page. All three homilies - Fr. Pat’s, Fr. Ray’s and Fr. Lou’s have also been posted. Click here for more information and to read the homilies.
Please join us for our first Family Movie Night on Sat., Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Our first movie night is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 8th at 6:30 p.m. with a showing of “Wonder.” The Knights will be grilling burgers, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Everyone is invited! Click here for more information and to RSVP online.
That Man is You returns to St Catherine’s of Siena this Fall! Paradisus Dei has developed an entirely NEW year of TMIY, The Vision of Man Fully Alive. It's unlike anything they have done before! Featuring 9 dynamic presenters, new personalities, and incredible new topics, it's sure to invigorate and set a fire in your hearts! The program will start on Friday, Sept. 14.
It is with great sadness that we announce Bishop John E. McCarthy, third bishop of Austin, died Aug. 18 at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Thursday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Public viewing, St. Mary Cathedral, Thursday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m.: Vigil, St. William Parish in Round Rock, Bishop Joe Vásquez officiating. Friday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m.: Mass of Christian Burial, St. William Parish, 620 Round Rock West Dr., Round Rock; presider, Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza; homilist, Msgr. Elmer Holtman. Click for more information.
Holy Day of Obligation, August 15. This feast day celebrates our belief that Mary, "when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory." (Catechism, #966) Mass times: Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7:00 p.m. (Vigil) and Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Noon and 7:00 p.m.
The weekend before school starts, we will have a special blessing and prayer for all students. Join us on Sunday, Aug. 19, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. We will also have a special blessing and prayer for all students, teachers, and school staff. Students are welcome to bring their backpacks to Mass.
With the opening of our beautiful new Parish Center now is the time for our pent up energies and curiosity to find a place to learn, to share and to grow. The Adult Formation Ministry has so much to offer this fall. Check out our page - you are sure to find something of interest. And if not, just tell us what you are interested in.