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Registration Forms
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St. Catherine's is a very large parish, and sometimes we can feel lost in the crowd. We miss the intimacy of a smaller group of fellow parishioners.
Twice a year we sponsor Small Christian Communities, gatherings of 8-12 parishioners who come together to reflect on their faith: how God acts in our lives, how we act as Christians, and what God is trying to tell us. We use a common book to study, meet in each other's homes or restaurants for 6 weeks.
Season One begins in October and generally finishes before Thanksgiving, although each group sets its own schedule. We always approach Advent with a better understanding of the mystery of God!
Season Two coincides with Lent, a perfect time to set aside some time to think about God's saving actions.
ACTS participants also gather into Small Faith Sharing groups after their retreat. Some groups use the parish materials and some groups have different interests. Again, we are here to help everyone find good material.
Several groups continue to meet throughout the year as well. We are happy to help you find good material for reading and sharing.
Interested? Pam at (512) 892-2420 or Jennifer Gamblin at (512) 892-2420, ext. 335.
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Lent 2020 Book Selections
My Life with the Saints by James Martin. Witty, wryly, honest, and always original, My Life with the Saints is James Martin’s story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends—the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history—from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa—and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with fascinating tales, Martin’s funny, vibrant, and stirring book invites readers to discover how saints guide us throughout our earthly journeys and how they help each of us find holiness in our own lives.
Psalms: An Invitation to Prayer by Kevin Perrotta. This book is from the Six Weeks with the Bible series. The Book of Psalms teaches us to pray with passion, honesty, and zeal. In truth, the Book of Psalms is all about open communication with God. Psalms: An Invitation to Prayer will help Catholics learn how to pray openly and honestly using the Psalms as an example.