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The parish offices will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. Weekday Masses on Dec. 26 - Dec. 28 will be at 9:00 a.m. There will be NO noon Masses. Please click here for the Holiday Mass Schedule. Happy Holidays!

St. Catherine of Siena Parish offers members the  opportunity to remember their loved ones by purchasing a Christmas Poinsettia to be used in decorating the church during the Christmas season. Your loved one's name will be printed in the Christmas bulletin and included on a beautiful poster that will be displayed in the church. Deadline to purchase a memorial is Mon., Dec. 10.

Please join us for our first Christmas Celebration in our new Parish Center! Everyone is invited to this event. Enjoy music, merriment, food and fun. There will be a Sing-along with music by Eric Carreiro and his Orchestra and featured singers. A Christmas movie for the children. There will be sweet and savory treats and a Wine Bar in the Cafe. Bring your favorite wine and finger food to share. We're hoping Santa makes a visit, so have your cameras ready. Click here to RSVP!

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. The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, focus particularly on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord (Christmas). We hope you will join us for the following opportunities to celebrate a hope-filled Advent at St. Catherine, click here for a list of events.

Our Military Scrapbook, which honors all Veterans will be on display in the narthex this weekend. Pictures or messages may be added for all service members – living, deceased, active, inactive, and for all branches of service including National Guard. God Bless you for your service.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to make Christmas brighter for families in need. We will sort gifts on Wed., Nov. 28 at 2 p.m., and deliver gifts on Sat., Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. To help with the sort and/or delivery, please come to the church at the designated times. Thank you for your generous support!

Parish Offices will be closed Wed., Nov. 21 through Fri., Nov. 23 in observance of the holiday. Daily Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on these days. Click here to access some ideas for families to help make the day a more spiritual day of Thanksgiving.

Daylight Saving Time Ends this weekend. Don't forget to set your clocks BACK 1 hour Sunday, Nov 2 at 2 a.m. or you will be early for church!

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 Tues., Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. in room A202/A203 for a presentation by Cheryl Jordan on dealing with grief during the holidays. Click here for more information

On October 28th, St. Catherine’s will have a presentation/discussion on the devastating crisis in the U.S. foster care system. The Texas Catholic Conference is taking notice, and calling on the Church to love children who feel unwanted or left behind. Join us at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center, room 212 for a dynamic presentation and discussion of this new ministry at our church.

Pope Francis has chosen Oct. 14, 2018 for the ceremony that will see the Catholic Church officially recognize the sainthood of Pope Paul VI and Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, who was martyred as he was celebrating Mass. Click here for more information.

The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study that takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. Join us for this popular Bible Study every Sunday morning in the Cenacle, the Adult Education room in the Parish Center. We will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. Begins Sun., Oct. 7, from 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., after the 9:30 Mass.

Bishop Vasquez has asked the parishes of our Diocese to unite in prayer and reparation for the sins and abuse committed against young and vulnerable people, which have deeply wounded the church and the hearts of all the faithful. A nine-day Novena will be prayed throughout our Diocese from October 9th through the 17th, beginning with Masses on Tuesday, October 9th.  The Bishop will offer Mass at the Cathedral; here at St. Catherine, we will offer our 7:00 p.m. Mass on Tuesday the 9th in the main church for this very important intention. Please come and join us in praying for God’s grace and healing in the church.

St. Catherine’s Preschool will host a Scholastic Book Fair, Sept. 25 – 27 in the Parish Center. We will be open 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. and 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. in the Commons. Stop by to support our new preschool and help us earn free books! We will also be open Sunday, Sept. 30, after the 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 Masses.  

If you are a caregiver of a loved one, don’t miss this special event! This FREE workshop will include demonstrations by health professionals like transferring from bed-to-chair, bathing, exercises, communication and behavior tips for persons with dementia and more! Join us on Mon., Oct. 8, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in Siena Hall. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP for this free event by email to forum@caregivingcafe.com with subject line “HOW Caregiving Skills.”

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sat., Oct. 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtyard. St. Francis wrote, “All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures!” He knew that the bond between person and pet is like no other. Bring your cats, dogs and other pets for a short prayer service and a special pet blessing. The Children’s Choir will sing.

Everyone who intends to use the kitchens in the new Parish Center must attend training. The next training session will be held Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in Siena Hall. We hope you can join us for this training.

Last week to buy your tickets for the Knights of Columbus 5th Annual Blue Jeans & Boots Gala on Fri., Sept. 21, 6:00 p.m. at Creekside Pavilion in Driftwood. A $100 donation includes an evening of fellowship, dinner and drinks for two, dancing and door prizes. Tickets will be available to purchase after all weekend Masses. Click here for more information.

Please pray for Deacon WJ Ham, who died on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Deacon Ham served as deacon at St. Catherine of Siena for many years. He was retired from ministry and was residing in Kyle. The Vigil is Mon., Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle. Funeral Mass is Tues., Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Parish in Kyle. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Austin. A reception will follow at St. Michael Parish in Uhland. May he rest in peace.

Come join the fun for parents, toddlers, preschoolers and homeschoolers at on Oct. 30 at 11:00 AM. click above link for for information and to register. Bring your little angel in costume! Celebrate Halloween with other Catholic families.