)ur p wk h 3 d vwr u·v 2 iilfh · 7/26/2020 · p ra yer sh a w l m in ist r y: ka y h ead 923 -2...
TRANSCRIPT
ST. CATHERINE OF S IENA CATHOLIC CHURCH 4800 CONVICT HILL ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78749 July 26, 2020
DIRECTORYADMINISTRATION OFFICE 892-2420
FAX 892-0488
WEBSITE www.stcatherine-austin.org
STAFF E-MAIL
STAFFPASTOR 892-2420
Rev. Patrick Coakley, M.S.C.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR 892-2420
Fr. Ray (Rayapureddy)
Email: [email protected]
Fr. Lou Brusatti, affiliated priest
(512) 892-2420, ext. 320 for appointments
Email: [email protected]
DEACONS 892-2420
Jesse Casarez, Art Cavazos, Chris Schroeder
(Deacon Jesse’s Email: [email protected])
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE 892-2420
Pam Neumann
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 892-2420
Sue LeFevre
ADMINISTRATION 892-2420
Diane Bily, Jeanette Britt, Jo Ann Campbell,
Erin Hummel, Sylvianne Mariotti, Esther Quintanilla
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (CMO) 892-2433
Rhonda Smith
FAMILY MINISTRIES 892-2420
Kendall Antosh
PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES 892-2420
Camille Parker
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - ADULTS 892-2420
Pam Neumann, Jennifer Gamblin
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - CHILDREN & YOUTH 892-2426
Marti Salas, Sarah Pedrozo, Cynthia Rodriguez,
Livia Telles-Rodriguez
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY & MUSIC 892-2420
Eric Paul Carreiro
CHOIRS5:00 p.m., Saturday, Eric Carreiro 892-2420
9:30 a.m. 584-3128
11:30 a.m., Alan Ringwood 632-8767
5:00 p.m. Sunday, Mike Hahn 709-5656
Children’s Choir, Heidi Langan 497-1082
ADVISORY COUNCILSPASTORAL COUNCIL: Greg Marsh, [email protected]
FINANCE COUNCIL: Mel Schmidt, [email protected]
ORGANIZATIONSACTS: Craig O’Brien 694-3337
AMIGOS: Sandra Soto 921-2740
BRIDGE CLUB (Mondays): Dorothy Pereira 448-0929
BRIDGE CLUB (Fridays): Laine Harris 282-6023
K of C AUXILIARY: Glenda Massey 560-2314
K of C COUNCIL #8156: Bill Roberts 940-4800
KRAFTY LADIES: Rachel Lopez 565-1890
LADIES CLUB: Sue Gartner 947-8512
LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY: Carole Psak 282-6112
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Greg & Anh Thomas 777-5571
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Kay Head 923-2167
PRIME TIMERS: Juanita Josel 394-1254
ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Irene Escobedo 550-1560
SCOUTS: Danny Martinez 633-8487
SPECIAL NEEDS: Ronnie Bratt (214) 435-9424
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: Susan Murff 292-9150
From the Pastor’s Office17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
King Solomon confesses to God that he is very unsure how to act as King.
You think about all those children and teenagers who were appointed to
rule. You come upon it in ancient Rome, Egypt, Greece and then throughout
history. Why on earth would any society nominate someone who is clearly
incapable of ruling at all? The funny thing is that we all fancy the job of
ruler. From our childhood games we all competed to be the captain of the
team. Or, we wanted to be the pirate King, or we wanted to be the winner
at the games. We all want to lead. It seems to me to be highly dangerous
to give so much power to someone so young and so inexperienced.
Thankfully Solomon had the insight to ask God for help. Thankfully God
gave him wisdom. O, to have wisdom. If only we had some of that, our
lives might have been much more peaceful and successful.
The gospel today continues from last week. “Lord, what is the kingdom of
heaven like?” Last week Jesus said that the Kingdom of Heaven was
huge. This week He tells us that we must search for the Kingdom of Heaven.
I actually know where it is, by the way. If you look out of your bedroom
window, that tree at the end of the garden, the Kingdom of Heaven is
slightly to the left of that. Now you know. But, the Kingdom of Heaven is
like searching for a treasure in a field. It is like finding a pearl of great
price. The Kingdom of Heaven is like a net full of fish. How far do you
want to take this? The Bible tells us that the Kingdom of Heaven is the
place where God dwells. The Kingdom of Heaven is our destination. After
we are finished with this life we are all going there. If you sail on the seven
seas, you must always keep an eye on the horizon. That will guide you
home. Now you know. Keep you eye on Heaven and you will get there in
the end. Promise…
With love,
Fr. Pat
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven
and earth; for you have revealed to little
ones the mysteries of the kingdom.
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Regular Sunday Collection:
Sunday, July 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,891*
* includes $16,503 in online donations received 7/13 - 7/19
2nd Collection: Parish Debt Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,358*
* includes $696 in online donations received 7/13 - 7/19
Stewardship NewsDate Weekly Collection Amount
07/12/20 $37,024
07/05/20 $29,235
06/28/20 $23,502
06/21/20 $22,886
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT: We are grateful to this community for giving so greatly and regularly at home
through online and mail contributions. Please also try to include St. Vincent de Paul in your giving. St. Vincent continues to try
to meet the need of a growing group due to the economic effects of the virus and will need your continued financial support
to meet this challenge.
SUMMER CHALLENGE CHALLENGE: Last week, fifteen teams from our middle school youth ministry participated in
our yearly summer challenge, a week of fun, faith formation, and service. Some of the organizations they volunteered
remotely for were the Austin Diaper Bank, Austin Animal Shelter, Sunrise Church Homeless Ministry, and Marbridge.
Thank you summer challenge teams for all your hard work and dedication! Thank you to all St. Catherine families and
parishioners who helped with donations to make this week happen!
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
THE SICK Theresa Allen
Debra Borrego
Joe Galle
Amanda Hunt
Mary Juergens
Matthew Kelly
David Kerstein
Penny Koster
Debra Kretzchmar
Laura Lee
Tracy Leinen
Bea Lutz
Jimmy Martinez, Jr.
Eddie Mazurek
Jim McAssey
John Muniz
Robert Paul
Pauline Pena
Dacier Prose
Esther Quintanilla
Lorimer “Larry” Sanchez
Martha Jane Seifert June Stewart
Betty Stone
Susie Victor
Carol Walschlager
Mick Wempe
OUR SERVICE MEMBERS Randall Davis
Kevin Goodlett
Louis Hause
Whitman Jones
Susanna Jordan
Dalton Knight
Ricky Martinez
Robert Monroe
Michael Pace
Nick Rocha
Andrew Sanchez
Julianna Snow
Daniel Suarez
Please pray for...
17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 26, 2020
THE REPOSE OF THE
SOULS OF LOVED ONES
recently called home by our Savior.
Religious Education
ADULT EDUCATION
SENIOR MINISTRY will be host the online presentation, “How the Gospels Were
Constructed, Part 2” on Thurs., July 30 at 10 a.m. Fr. Lou Brusatti will continue
his presentation on the construction of the Gospels. Register online or contact
Jennifer at [email protected] to receive the Zoom meeting
link. (Part 1 is available at www.stcatherine-austin.org/adult-education-webinars)
ADULT OFFERINGS: Has this experience of isolation provoked you to think about
your relationship with God? Are you asking questions about why such suffering?
Wondering about life and death? Contact us to join in conversations about these
and other questions. Online gatherings will begin on Mon., Aug 3 at 7:00 pm. To
attend, register with Pam at [email protected].
RCIA. The process of becoming Catholic. There are many ways to learn about the
Catholic Church. Thanks to the uncertainty of COVID-19, we have all been challenged
to rethink how we walk with each other, but we will always be here for anyone
wanting to know more. We don’t know what September and beyond will look like, but
we know that God is with us always. Whether online, in person or some combination
of the two, we welcome you to inquire about finding out more about God and the
Church. Have we ever needed God more? If you are interested in finding out more
about the Catholic faith, to celebrate your Confirmation and take your place in the
Church, contact Fr. Pat in the Parish Office at (512) 892-2420 or Pam Neumann at
ST. CATHERINE HAS RENEWED OUR SUBSCRIPTION TO
FORMED. Just go to the link on our parish website and sign
up. It's that easy. Enjoy the content, suitable for adults,
families and children. Different parish programs will be
using materials from FORMED.org as we go online with
learning and building community. Sign up at formed.org/
signup and select our parish (search using 78749 zip
code.)
FAMILY FAITH & GENERATIONS OF FAITH JUST BECAUSE THIS SUMMER IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SUMMERS DOESN’T
MEAN IT’S CANCELED! There are many fun things families can do together to
learn, grow, and explore our faith. Head over to St. Catherine’s Faith Formation
website at www.stcatfamilyfaith.com for lots of summer ideas.
• Find out about our need for LEISURE
• Gain a new perspective on the need for PLAY
• Discover a new way to PRAY
• WATCH popular videos like Brother Francis through our FORMED subscription
• LEARN more by reading one of our recommended books, and
• CREATE something beautiful as you design with a new art form.
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Liturgy
PLEASE – ARRIVE EARLY TO MASS! In the last few weeks,
more and more people have been arriving to Mass later
and later – in one recent Mass, over a third of the congregation
arrived after Mass had begun! This makes seating everyone
in the limited available space more difficult and stressful
for the few ushers who are presently serving. A rush of late
arrivals compounds this. Being part of a last-minute rush
may mean that you will not be able to find a seat in the
church. Once all the spots in the church are filled, there is
no standing allowed in the Narthex; it may be possible to
open up additional seats in the Parish Hall, but a last-minute
rush will also delay your entry there. Help us take care of
everyone, and help ensure yourself a seat, by arriving early.
And while at Mass, please follow the instructions of the
Ushers at all times – especially during Communion and
when the church is being vacated at the end of Mass.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED TO SANITIZE THE PEWS AFTER MASS ON
WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS. After each Mass, the pews in the
church are sprayed with a CDC-approved disinfectant solution.
The staff and volunteer ushers who serve you need additional
help. It takes just a few minutes, and the more individuals who
know how to do this properly, the better! If you are able to join
this effort, please check with an ushers, Mass Coordinator or
staff member in the Narthex to help you get involved.
THE READINGS FOR SUNDAY MASS are available on
the parish website, as well as the text of the Gloria and
Creed. Visit the livestream page and click the button
that says ‘Worship Aid.’ When you enter the church, use
your smartphone camera and the QR codes on posters in the
Narthex to go directly to the Worship Aid. (The QR code is also
listed below.)
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Do you know your EIM (Ethics & Integri-
ty in Ministry) anniversary date? If you don’t, please call Esther
in the Parish Office at (512) 892-2420. All members of liturgical
ministries (including Mass Coordinators, Ushers & Hospitality,
Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Psalmists,
Cantors, Musicians and Choir Members) over 18 years of age
must remain in compliance with this Diocesan program as a
required part of their service in the parish ministry. At this time,
the Diocese is temporarily offering the renewal course online.
Contact Esther or Jennifer in the office to find out more.
17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 26, 2020
FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY
this weekend are donated by
Bill & Jan DeCabooter
in celebration of their
56th wedding anniversary
and
Glenda & John Massey
in celebration of their
41st wedding anniversary.
SANCTUARY LAMPS: We have Sanctuary Lamps near
the Sacred Heart Shrine, St. Jude Shrine, St. Joseph
Shrine, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine. You can
sign up to have a Sanctuary Lamp lit for a week in
memory of a loved one or for a special intention. You
may have more than one name for your intention. Your name
and intention will be published in the weekly bulletin. The sug-
gested donation is $10. To sign up, visit the online sign up at
www.stcatherine-austin.org/sanctuary-candle-sign-ups.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 27 12:00 Priest Intention
Tue 28 12:00 Priest Intention
Wed 29 12:00 Priest Intention
Thurs 30 12:00 Priest Intention
Fri 31 12:00 Christopher Schmidt †
Sat 1 5:00 Juanita Kamys †
Sun 2 9:30 1:15
Mario Moreno †
People of the Parish
(†) Deceased (SI) Special Intention
SANCTUARY LAMP & ADORATION CANDLE INTENTIONS
WEEK OF JULY 26 – AUGUST 1
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine–donated by Al and Lupe
Alvarez in loving memory of Balbina Rodarte.
• Sacred Heart Shrine–donated by Jo Ann Campbell in
loving memory of Joseph Kitnurse.
• St. Jude Shrine–donated by Gloria Goddard for a special
intention for Gregg’s birthday.
NEWCOMERS: Welcome to St. Catherine’s Parish. Registration forms are located online, in the back of the church and in the office.
MARRIAGE: Please contact Diane Bily at least nine months prior to the wedding date at 892-2420 or [email protected].
BAPTISM: Preparation required for parents & godparents. Contact Jeanette Britt at 892-2420 or [email protected].
BULLETIN: Email [email protected] or send written notice to the parish office 15 days prior to publication date.
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
WWW.STCATHERINE-AUSTIN.ORG JULY 26, 2020
Community Ministries
ST. CATHERINE’S PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY has LOTS
of shawls ready for your loved ones. To request a
shawl, call or text Kay Head, (512) 923-2167 or send
email to [email protected].
ABIDING LOVE FOOD PANTRY: Food donations are welcome
Tuesday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Abiding Love main
church building, not the activity center.
DRIVE A SENIOR: For the safety of all, Drive A Senior Central Texas
has placed a hold on all volunteer drives and group rides. They
will continue to assist clients with their essential medical rides
using their trained, paid drivers. They have also implemented a
“Phone Buddy” and a “Senior Buddy” opportunity for phone
calls, grocery shopping and errands for seniors. For more info,
visit driveaseniorcentraltexas.or or call (512) 445-5552.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS is still providing services
to our communities during this time of uncertainty. Their Counseling
Services program is utilizing a virtual therapy platform to continue
to aid anyone struggling with the challenges of these current
times. Did you know they also help seniors that are struggling
with aging, loss of independence, and many other issues they
may be facing? For more info or to schedule an appointment, call
(512) 651-6150.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL “STRIKING
A BALANCE” CAREGIVER CONFERENCE. This will be held as an
expanded virtual event on Aug. 17 – 20. AGE of Central Texas
and the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area come together
every year to co-host the largest, longest-run free caregiver
conference in Central Texas. During this free annual conference,
you can discover local caregiving resources, learn new skills to
meet the needs of their caregiving situation, and connect with
other caregivers and local experts on aging. You are welcome
to register for all or as many sessions as you would like. Each
presentation will include time for a question-and-answer ses-
sion. To register, please go to ageofcentraltx.org and click on
Caregivers and you’ll see the conference near the bottom.
Out of Parish
ONLINE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Married couples don't miss the
opportunity to give your marriage the gift of a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter (WWME) experience this summer! WWME is designed
to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares together, whether
they have been married for a short time or for many years. In
these unprecedented times of isolation and social distancing,
the need for a healthy marriage relationship is more important
than ever. Experiences are available online for you to experience
from the comfort of your own home, the next one coming up July
31 – Aug. 2. For more info, visit wwme10.org/virtual, call (512)
677-9963 or send email to [email protected].
Lifetime Connections Without Walls
...a telephone activities program that provides opportunities for older adults to connect with others in
their community and across the country. We offer social and educational sessions, support groups, and
friendly conversation, all from the comfort of home—and it’s FREE.
How Does It Work?
Sign up for one or more sessions that interest you and you will receive a phone call at the designated
session time. The Summer catalog is available online at familyeldercare.or or call (512) 483-3575.
Like us on Facebook
facebook.com/StCatherineofSienaAustin
STAYING CONNECTED TO THE PARISH: We will continue to publish a digital bulletin. It is posted
weekly on the parish website and can be accessed directly from our parish app.
St. Catherine of Siena is now using Flocknotes to communicate with the parish! It’s easy to sign
up! To subscribe to receive weekly news including the Sunday announcements, bulletin and
worship aid, visit www.stcatherine-austin.org and enter your contact information on the bottom
of the home page.
Download our parish app
Text “App” to 88202 or search
for myParish in your app store.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: St. Catherine of Siena Austin Texas
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Austin•Kyle•Dripping Springs
www.harrellfuneralhomes.com512-443-1366
Jason HarrellFuneral Director, Owner
View Our Parish Supporters at www.DiscoverMass.com
© 2020 DIOCESAN
CA
LL 1-80
0-6
33-1122F
or A
dvertisin
g In
form
ation
Business
Online at D
iocesan.co
m/
WRIGLEY A/C & HEATING
A N T O S HG R A P H I C D E S I G N + L O G O S + S I G N A G E
3 0 % D I S C O U N T F O R F E L L O W P A R I S H O N E R S
K E N D A L L A N T O S H @ Y A H O O . C O M
Specialize in SNS Acrylic, Gel, Pedi, Waxing, Facial
Hooky Nails512-551-3881
8106 Brodie Ln. #10420% OFF
with bulletin ad. • Exp. Dec. 2019
Melissa Shinn, REALTOR®
Parishioner
REALTOR
512-844-8730 [email protected] E A L T Y
Motal Well ServiceWater Well Drilling & Service
Paul D. MotalOwner/Parishioner
View Our Parish Supporters at www.DiscoverMass.com
© 2020 DIOCESAN