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On Wednesday, January 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Mary is a model of holiness for us in her willingness to hear and obey God’s will. The Vigil Mass will be held Tues., Dec. 31, at 5 p.m. and the Holy Day Mass will be held Wed., Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. Parish Offices will re-open on Thurs., January 2.

The parish offices will be closed Mon., Dec. 23 through Wed., Jan. 1 and will re-open on Thurs., Jan. 2. Weekday Masses on Dec. 23, 26, 27, & 30 will be at 9:00 a.m. There will be NO noon Masses. Please click here for the Holiday Mass Schedule. Happy Holidays!

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING WITH GRIEF, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY or coping with the challenges of life around the holidays, Catholic Charities of Central Texas is the place to start. Catholic Charities Counseling Services offers high quality mental health services for children, adults, couples and families on a sliding scale fee structure. Services are available in-person or via “virtual therapy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (512) 651-6150.

Fr. Ray has an update on the Church construction project in India. The construction is in full swing. As of now, most of the exterior work has been completed and the stucco and electrical work is being done now. The construction team is hopeful that construction will be completed by January 15, 2020. The pastor has already confirmed a date for Bishop Poola to dedicate the church on January 20. Click here for more details on the progress.

Going shopping? Have a cup of coffee with us before you go. Try our Peppermint Mocha, White Chocolate Mocha or our new Peppermint Hot Chocolate with whip cream and marshmallows, it's delicious!! We will also be celebrating Christmas with a light lunch and Christmas Cookie exchange on Thur., Dec. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Bring a dozen Christmas cookies (labeled) to participate in the exchange!

Please join us for our annual Christmas Celebration in the Parish Center on Fri., Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.! Everyone is invited to this event. Enjoy music, merriment, food and fun. There will be a Christmas music Sing-along and a Christmas movie for the children. There will be a savory dinner and a Wine Bar in the Cafe. Bring your favorite dessert to share!

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. We hope you will join us for the following opportunities to celebrate a hope-filled Advent at St. Catherine, click here for details.