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ST. CATHERINE OF S IENA CATHOLIC CHURCH 4800 CONVICT HILL ROAD, AUSTIN , TX 78749 December 20 & 27, 2020

DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 892-2420

FAX 892-0488

WEBSITE www.stcatherine-austin.org

STAFF E-MAIL

STAFF PASTOR 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

Art Cavazos, Chris Schroeder

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

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

CHOIRS 5:00 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 COUNCILS PASTORAL COUNCIL: Greg Marsh, [email protected]

FINANCE COUNCIL: Mel Schmidt, [email protected]

ORGANIZATIONS ACTS: 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

Christmas Blessings

HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS MASSES Thursday, December 24, Vigil Masses

4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM

Friday, December 25, Holy Day Mass

10:00 AM

DAILY MASSES

December 23, 28, 29*, 30, 31 - 12:00 PM * NO Reconciliation on Tues., Dec. 29

No Adoration in the Church on these days

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday, December 26

Reconciliation at 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM

Sunday, December 27

7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 5:00 PM

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, MASSES

Vigil Mass

Thursday, December 31 5:00 PM

Holy Day Mass

Friday, January 1 12:00 PM

The Parish Offices will be closed

December 23 through January 1.


ST. CATHERINE OF S IENA CATHOLIC CHURCH

4800 CONVICT HILL ROAD, AUSTIN , TX 78749 December 20 & 27, 2020

From the Pastor’s OfficeDecember 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

The Lord spoke to Nathan and said, “Go, tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord; Should you build me a house to dwell in?’” It is

time to build a house for God. The dwelling place of the Messiah as He comes to birth will be the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The ancient church called Mary “Theotokus,” a name meaning “God Bearer.” In the Gospel we are given the story of the Annunciation.

This scripture reads in a very formal manner. As I listen to the text I feel like I am looking at a classical painting of the Annunciation

and someone is reading aloud the commentary. The language is very one dimensional. He said and then she said and then he

said. “Hail, full of grace…behold…overshadow…nothing impossible to God.” There is no grit or grime in the text. Everything is very

antiseptic. We are looking at a painting. It seems very important to me that when we come to proclaim scripture and make it come

alive we have to move away from the art gallery and enter the stable. Things get a bit more realistic, a bit more messy when it

comes to giving birth in the stable. That sounds more realistic. We are now on the threshold of Christmas. The decorations are up. The

tree is lighting up. We have come to terms with a smaller crowd for Christmas. I guess that means there is more food for the rest of

us. If life comes down to making decisions, how about we make this the best Christmas ever. We have had little to celebrate this

past year. There have been disappointments all round. At the start of the pandemic I remember seeing families out walking. I saw

families riding their bikes. People said a good thing about it all was that they came to appreciate what family means again. I hope

we haven’t forgotten that. It doesn’t matter who is at home for Christmas. We are all family. Let’s all make an effort to make things

nice for everyone. We have our Zoom and our thousand other live streaming devices. We can still see each other and talk. Next

year, please God, we will all get together safely and really enjoy family. But for now, happiness is a decision. We will decide to be a

happy family.

With love, Fr. Pat

December 27 - The Holy Family

Mary and Joseph, new parents, have to take their baby to the Temple for a blessing. Just like every parent of a newborn they are

very protective. Think of the shock when they are approached by the old man Simeon, full of the spirit. In our society we tell our

children not to talk to strangers, but this stranger was adamant. He wanted to meet this child. Mary and Joseph knew that their

child was special. They knew that because of a revelation of God. But the revelation continues to reveal itself, and it unfolds. Simeon

confirms the revelation. That must have been scary for Mary and Joseph. You hope nothing bad happens to your child. Then they

are approached by Anna who spoke in similar vein about Jesus. The revelation comes and then it unfolds and expands. Who is this

special child of ours? Every day we learn a little bit more about our children. They spend their lives becoming more and more who

they are meant to be. From the beginning, Mary and Joseph had to put their faith in God because the world can be a scary place.

Coming into the new year, let us pause to say thanks to God for the blessing of our children. Parents tell me that their children drive

them crazy all the time, but they would not have it any other way. What a wonderful blessing children are. Without them home and

family would be greatly diminished. Too quickly they grow up and they are gone. Let us cherish the time we have with them. Ours is the

responsibility as their parents to nurture them. We must make them feel secure and confident. We must be careful not to impose on

them our own personal unfinished stuff. They must grow to maturity in freedom. Let us thank God for our family. There was a time

when family meant cousins and uncles and aunts. Now most of us live in what is called the nuclear family. Often, we are far from

other family members, so today our thanks to God is principally thanks for the people who live in our house at home. But thank you

God for all the others, the cousins, Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa. Our lives are enriched by their presence in our lives.

Each one of them adds color and texture to our children’s lives. God bless us all and everyone today on the Feast of the Holy Family.

With love, Fr. Pat


Maria Almaguer Paulita Alvarez Guadalupe Alvarez, Sr. Neal Anderson John Arenas Mr. & Mrs. Domingo Arenas Ann Marie Armstrong Dianne Armstrong Karen Arnold Tyler Benjamin Athey Jerry Auth Bruce Bacia, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Albert Baker Nicholas Barreiro Robert Bassetti Paul J. & Cecilia Bauman Paul T. Bauman Ruby Bedwell David Benavides The Benner Family Michael Bergen Claire Berube Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bouda Genoveva Brito Mr. & Mrs. F.H. Brockman Edith J. Brusatti Louis J. Brusatti Robert E. Bundy Maurice Campion Bertha Cantu Vicente Cantu Theresa Evelyn Cantu-Harkless Luis Alberto Carbajal Gloria & Emil Cardiel Efram & Olivia Casarez Francisca Cervantez Jake Chairez Elvira Clougherty Floyd Clougherty John C. Cohan Vincent Contreras, Sr. Mark Cordry Monica, Dora & Mela Cortez Teresa & George Coyne Michael Crane June Cuffin Joseph Dao Francis Dauer Veronica Dauer Hilario De La Pena, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Arturo De Luna Modesta De Silva Rudy & Lorraine DeCabooter Ann DeWitt Carol Dillon Stephen Dillon Ethel Disher Gwen Disher Ralph R. Disher, Jr. Joshua Draper Lou & Victoria Driml

Tom Edge Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ennis Santos, Paula &Mary Escobar Joseph Martin Evoy Bud Eyth Mary Eyth Patti G. Fair Robert L. Fair Karan Ferkel Afra Margarida Fernandes Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Fernandes Terry Foltz William R. Foreman Julie Freshwater William & Janice Friske Alonzo Galvan Guadalupe Galvan Clay Gamblin America Garcia Mr. & Mrs. G.S. Garcia Bonnie Garza Sendejo Mark Glubczynski Ralph Elton Goddard Santos Gomez Nisha Gonsalves Mr. & Mrs. Joe L. Gonzales Rick Gonzales Elvia S. Gonzalez Maria Trinidad Gonzalez Pepe Gonzalez Hipolito Gonzalez, Sr. Coralie Gray Frank & Frances Griego Col. and Mrs. Bobbie Griffin Concepcion Gutierrez James Gutierrez Ann Marie Haberer Bill Haberer Frank Haberer Rick Haddad Barbara Hamm Garrett Hamm Evelyn Harkless KC Harris George Hawkins Michelle Hawkins Mary Hein Raymond Hein Ruth Hein Helen Helm Benjamin Hermoso Nieves Hermoso Maria Olivarez Hernandez Paul Hernandez Steven Hoyer John Humenay Mildred Humenay Marilyn & Bill Husch Jack Hutchinson Richard Huver Mr. Khuong Huynh

Mary Jacquez Sue & H.L. Johnson Leah & MacDuffy Keating Tom Kelly Elsworth W. Kent David Kerstein Ruby & Arthur Kloesel Kathleen & Corky Knock Bonnie Kullgren Matt Lattavo Horacio M Lau Micah Lawrence Verlene & Lee Legler Everett Leonard Ursula Leonard Virginia Lewis Dominick LoGiudice Ann Lopez Mariano & Katie Lopez Minerva & Max Lopez Rene Lopez, Jr. Margie & Tom Luft Herman Luna Amado Luna III Amado Luna, Jr. Olympe & Etienne Madere Shirley & Paul Madere Mom, Dad & Martha Mancilla Tio Mario Gilbert Martinez Josue G. Martinez Lupe Martinez Charlie McKenna Joseph & Lois Merrell Bobby Meserole Jim Meserole Joe Meserole Lucy Meserole Patricia Miller Joe & Rosie Monita Terri Moser Stanley Mostowski Verna Mostowski Alfonso & Petra Munguia Pablo Munguia Tito Munoz Helen Munsch Peter Munsch Susie Navarro Jerry Auth Mark Nichols Giuseppe & Angela Nicola Charlie Normile James Normile Francis Ogden Gert & Red O'Shea The Otte Family Gloria G. Padilla Lucy Padilla Elizabeth Pehl Jesse Perales

Mitchell Perales Phyllis Perales Herbert L. Perrydore, Jr. Kris Petersen Broderson John Peterson Antonia Pina Esther Quintanilla Bill Rankin Melba Rankin Frank Ravet Sherman Reese Mary Rejcek Bill & Sue Roberts Balbina Rodarte Albert Rodriguez Anthea Rodriguez Anthea Rodriguez Baldomero & Guadalupe Rodriguez Consuelo & Alfonso Rodriguez Ramiro Rosales Mr & Mrs John Rossi Marina Ruiz Antonio & Rachel Rupert Andrew J. Santangelo Lawrence A. Santangelo, Jr. Lawrence A. Santangelo, Sr. Adelia Satterfield Raul Sauceda Charles Scholz Regina A. Scott Jesus & Sara Serna Bill Smith Gary Smith John & Mae Sosnosky Nancy Steele Dollar Don Steinbarger Randy L. Stephen Allen, Lydie & Lyle Steward Bob Stone Julianne & Fred Strauss Ernesto & Maria Alicia Suarez Roland Toedt Mrs. Yvonne Tran Julius & Pauline Trevino Julius Trevino, Jr. Adam K. Turner Hector Valdes The Vallee Family Mr. Joseph Benoit Buu Van-Dinh Elvia Vierra PJ Vitruk Jeannine Washburn Joseph Washburn Analisa Willhite Julie & Bill Willis Dr. David F. Wolter Jolly Wolter Lucina Yeager


A MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM ST. CATHERINE'S ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:

Dear Parishioners –Your gifts have been delivered. Your generosity again has been realized by those who benefitted from your

caring hearts. We give thanks to you for making this Christmas merrier for our Giving Tree recipients. May you have a holy and

blessed Christmas.

Regular Sunday Collection:

Sunday, December 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,440*

* includes $26,216 in online donations received 12/07 - 12/13

2nd Collection: Retired Clergy & Religious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,950

A SECOND COLLECTION WILL BE TAKEN THE WEEKEND OF 12/27 TO SUPPORT FAMILY AND PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES IN THE DIOCESE OF

AUSTIN. These include: Annunciation Maternity Home in Georgetown, Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter in Temple and the

diocesan Office of Life, Marriage, and Family. Please be generous in your support of this most worthy cause.

THE DECEMBER 20 AND 27 COLLECTION AMOUNTS were not available by the print deadline. They will be published in January.

Stewardship NewsDate Weekly Collection Amount

12/06/20 $39,788

11/29/20 $25,450

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.


THE SICK Theresa Allen

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Josie Hoffpauir

Bertha Hlousek

Amanda Hunt

Debra Kretzchmar

Laura Lee

Joyce Leinen Tracy Leinen

Eddie Mazurek

Allyn Merrell

John Muniz

Arianna Rodriguez

Lorimer “Larry” Sanchez

Cristina Seal June Stewart

Betty Stone

Penelope & Hayes Theesfeld

Sue Thurston

Carol Walschlager

Elizabeth Weaver Mick Wempe

Roballyne Williams

OUR SERVICE MEMBERS Randall Davis

Zachary Davis

Kevin Goodlett

Josiah Griffin 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...

4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT — DECEMBER 20, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY — DECEMBER 27, 2020

THE REPOSE OF THE

SOULS OF LOVED ONES

recently called home by our Savior.

Religious Education

ADULT EDUCATION NEW BIBLE STUDY STARTING JAN. 10, 2021! Join us we examine the Letter to the

Hebrews, a new course from Ascension Press. After each of us watches the video

lesson and reads the workbook, we will meet online via Zoom on Sundays from

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for a discussion. To sign up, please contact Jennifer at

[email protected] for information on how to register. This

Bible Study will meet from Jan. 10 through Feb. 28.

RCIA: Our online meetings will resume on Monday, Jan. 4 at 7:30.

BAPTISM CLASSES: We offer online classes for parents and godparents preparing

for infant baptism. Visit stcatherine-austin.org/infant-baptism for more information

and to register. Questions? Contact Jeanette at [email protected].

• GODPARENT CLASS: This class will be offered online on Wed., Jan. 6

at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

• BAPTISM CLASS FOR PARENTS will be offered online on Sat., Jan. 16,

at 10:00 a.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Small Christian Communities are encouraged to start

meeting online in February. We will be sharing a small booklet on Fratelli Tutti,

Pope Francis most recent encyclical on Social Friendship. Have we ever needed

to be reminded of our common bond in Jesus? More details to come in January.

SENIOR MINISTRY will host an online presentation by Fr. Ray on Thurs., Jan. 7, at

10 a.m. Fr. Ray will discuss the situation in India, the Little Angels Service Team

and the many projects he is involved in and which the parish is supporting. Senior

Ministry is open to everyone in the parish and beyond. To receive notifications of our

bi-monthly gatherings with speakers and upcoming presentations, please send

email to [email protected].

FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH SIMPLE FAITH PODCASTS: The Faith Formation for Children and Youth

Department has a podcast series for adults entitled “Simple Faith.” We

invite you to visit www.stcatfamilyfaith.com/podcasts.html to listen.

Preschool Ministries

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL

YEAR. We are currently enrolling St. Catherine Preschool families. We

teach a play-based emergent curriculum. This allows us to plan based

on the children’s interest and passion at a certain point in time. Teachers

will take into account the class skills, needs, and interests. Children thrive and

learn best when their interests are captured. Our play-based preschool is for children

ages 2-5 years old. Hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a two or three day option

Tuesday through Thursday. For more information, please contact Camille Parker at

[email protected].

ST. CATHERINE’S PRESCHOOL IS PROVIDING AT HOME PRESCHOOL LESSONS

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 2-5. This will continue through May. The

weekly themes have fun and interactive child-centered activities. All plans include

prayers, songs, stories, activities, bible lessons, crafts, finger plays, songs, and

recipes. The At Home Preschool lesson plans are $30/week or $75/month. Visit

stcatherine-austin.org/registration-information-2 or contact Camille Parker at

(512) 892-2420, ext. 319 or [email protected] for a sample

lesson plan.


CHRISTMAS IN SIENA 2020: If you missed the

livestream broadcast of our Christmas in Siena

2020 Video Christmas Card, it is available to

watch on demand from the parish website. Visit

stcatherine-austin.org/christmas-in-siena-2020

to view. Merry Christmas from all of us!

Liturgy

SUNDAY, DEC. 20, IS THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This

is the week we celebrate love. Although God our Creator is in

so many ways beyond our understanding, what we do know is

that God is love. As God sends us his only Son, Jesus, our

manger scene gives a vivid image of God’s love for each one

of us. This week, take time out to ponder God’s love for you –

and to reflect that love to family, friends and all whom you

meet!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: The church is in great need of your

ministry at our Christmas Masses! There are many open positions,

especially the less-crowded Masses on Christmas Eve and on

Christmas Day. If you plan to attend Mass at Christmas, please

consider committing to serving at a specific Mass. Sign up today!

ON SUN., DEC 27, WE CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF THE HOLY

FAMILY: With this feast, we celebrate the love and unity made

manifest in the family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus, and to aspire

to that same love in our own lives.

ON FRI., JAN. 1, WE CELEBRATE THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY,

THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. Mary is the model of holiness for

us in her willingness to hear and obey God’s will. The Vigil

Mass will be held Thurs., Dec 31, at 5 p.m. and the Holy Day

Mass will be held Fri., Jan. 1 at 12 Noon.

ON SUN., JAN. 3, WE CELEBRATE THE EPIPHANY OF THE

LORD. We remember the gifts that the Three Kings brought to

the baby Jesus. Epiphany packets will be available at the

church doors. Please take one home and bless your home for

the New Year!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our priests, deacons,

altar servers, musicians, lectors, ushers, Mass

coordinators, and Ministers of Communion who

have given their time and talents to serve the

community, especially in this very holy season. We

are grateful to those who have been able to continue in their

ministries during these months of the pandemic – you have

gone above and beyond, and we pray God will multiply the

blessing back to you. To those who have been unable to do

so, please know how much we miss you! We pray for the

health and protection of all our Liturgical Ministries family.

Further thanks to the members of the Arts & Environment

Committee for returning time and again this year, enhancing

our worship both here and via the livestream through the

beauty of our church sanctuary. Blessings and gratitude to all!

THE 2021 ALTAR FLOWER SIGN UP LIST IS NOW

AVAILABLE ONLINE. You may donate flowers in

memory of a loved one or special occasion for a

specific weekend. We ask for a donation of $85 for

the altar flowers, $60 for the ambo flowers or

$140 for both. To request available weekends,

visit stcatherine-austin.org/altar-flower-sign-ups. If

you do not have internet access, call the Parish

Office at (512) 892-2420 to sign up.


Mon 21 12:00 Pedro Miguel Mudarra †

Tue 22 12:00 7:00

Mauricio Arteaga † Priest Intention

Wed 23 12:00 Larry Juergens †

Thurs 24 Christmas Eve – Priest Intention

Fri 25 Christmas Day – Priest Intention

Sat 26 5:00 Loren Reinoso (SI) Sun 27 7:30

9:30 11:30 1:15 5:00

Jorge Trevino † Anh Thomas (SI)

Vincent Contreras, Sr. † Tom Head † Olivia Casarez †

Mon 28 12:00 Steven Hoyer †

Tue 29 12:00 Barbara Jane Hamm †

Wed 30 12:00 Leonardo Reinoso †

Thurs 31 12:00 5:00

Tom Head † Jorge Trevino †

Fri 1 12:00 Melvin Diabo †

Sat 2 5:00 Alberta Sims †

Sun 3 7:30 9:30

11:30 1:15 5:00

People of the Parish Greg Thomas (SI) Omar Codina † Tom Head † Priest Intention

(†) Deceased (SI) Special Intention

MASS INTENTIONS

SANCTUARY LAMP & ADORATION CANDLE INTENTIONS

DECEMBER 20 – 26:

• Adoration Chapel–donated by The Hesse Family for

special intentions.

• Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine–donated by Mimi Fisher

in memory of Phil Beach.

• Sacred Heart Shrine–donated by Linda & Dan Rubio in

memory of Rodolfo & San Juanita Renteria.

• St. Joseph Shrine–donated by Linda & Dan Rubio in

memory of Dan and Sofia Rubio.

• St. Jude Shrine–donated by Linda & Dan Rubio in

memory of Ramiro Renteria.

DECEMBER 27 – JANUARY 2:

• Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine–donated by Ignacio

Zamarron in memory of Leonor Zamarron Rodriguez.

• St. Joseph Shrine–donated by Henry Gabb in memory of

Colleen Grotzinger.

• St. Jude Shrine–donated by Edward Manye & M. Garcia

in loving memory of Alfredo “Fred” Garcia.


General ParishCONGRATULATIONS THE MCCABES…For years, St. Austin Catholic

School has been educating the children of many St. Catherine of

Siena Catholic parishioners. This year it is our joy to announce

that Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Kathleen McCabe are St. Austin’s

Celebrating Catholic Schools Award Nominees. Parents to Rory in

2nd Grade, Tess in Kindergarten and Baby Graham, the McCabes

began their journey at St. Austin as they sought a school for Rory

to enter the school's PreK-4 class. Lifelong Catholics, both Matt

and Kate are also participatory in the life of St. Catherine of Siena

Catholic Parish.

2020 ST CATHERINE OF SIENA OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

AWARD: The Amigos Club is proud to announce the recipients of

the 2020 St. Catherine of Siena Outstanding Achievement Award:

Gail Roggenbauer, James Bowie High School and Angela Mariotti,

Small Middle School. We are proud to contribute to the fulfillment

of the educational dreams and aspirations of students in our

community.

Family Life Ministries

HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN (AND LISTEN SO KIDS WILL

TALK): Stock your parenting toolbox with some new, effective

skills! Our multimedia study begins on Jan. 10, 2021 on Zoom

with seven weekly meetings, Sundays at 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

(skipping Valentine's Day). The cost is $65 per household and

includes books, or $40 for past participants. To attend, register

online at stcatherine-austin.org/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-

and-listen-so-kids-will-talk.

ROMP – A MINISTRY FOR ALL MOTHERS: Motherhood is better

when we are connected to each other. Join us on Mon., Jan.

25 at 7:45 p.m. on Zoom for our monthly Main Meeting, which

will feature speaker Sr. Hosea Rupprecht, presenting on Faith

and The Media. Mark your calendar and join us for the remaining

Spring ROMP Main Meeting dates: Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 19,

and May 17. Use Zoom Meeting ID 811 6749 6225. Find out

more at stcatherine-austin.org/romp or watch past presentations

on the webinars page.

Community Ministries

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Do you have a friend or

family member that would like a prayer shawl? They

can be given for many occasions – those in need of

prayer, a new baby, a special birthday, new beginnings, grief,

healing, comfort, really for any reason at all. They are created

with lots of love and prayer. To request a shawl, call or text Kay

Head, (512) 923-2167 or email [email protected].

WE WILL START A NEW MATTER OF BALANCE online class at

the beginning of February. It will be held via Zoom. This is an

evidenced-based, award-winning program designed to help

older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase physical

activity. Stay tuned for details!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS works to eliminate

poverty in our community. They offer financial stability services

to help prevent homelessness and achieve financial security

through case management, education, and emergency financial

assistance. For more information, call (512) 651-6100.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING WITH GRIEF,

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY or coping with the challenges of life,

Catholic Charities of Central Texas can help. 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 through via “virtual

therapy.” For more information or to schedule an appointment,

please call (512) 651-6150.

CAREGIVING CAFÉ (ONLINE): This group for family caregivers to

receive information, resources, support, and solutions meets

via Zoom on two scheduled Thursdays each month from 10

a.m. to noon. The next meeting is on Thurs., Jan. 14. To attend,

please RSVP to [email protected] or (512)301-3560.


2020 Outstanding Achievement Award Winners:

Angela Mariotti and Gail Roggenbauer.


Support for the Roof at the Cloistered Carmelite Sisters’ Convent

Greetings from your brother, Fr. Ray Pothireddy. Two years ago, the Bridgetine Sisters requested help to repair their con-vent roof, bathrooms and to improve security. We all stepped in with support for them. Now, those Sisters are well-protected and happy. Most importantly, they pray for all of us every day.

This past year, the heavy rains in India caused the 50 year old Cloistered Carmelite Sisters Convent building to leak causing much damage to the building and great unrest to the poor sisters. When they requested help from me, I approached our pastor, Fr. Pat, to let him know of their situation. He generously gave his permission to seek your support to provide the necessary financial help, the sisters need to fix their Convent roof. These sisters spend their entire time in prayer and remain within the four walls of their convent by totally depending on charities for their survival.

In the past three years some of the parishioners have visited these Cloistered Carmelite Nuns and witnessed how they live in prayer, depending upon charity and God’s Providence. Here are their testimonies.

“It has been a blessing to meet with the Cloistered Carmelite Nuns in Kurnool, India. These sisters have dedicated their life to prayer for the world. We are fortu-nate to have them also praying for us. They are dependent on our contributions for the continuation of their mission. Let us pray for them; let us support them.” – Stephanie and Greg Nelson

“When I visited India, I personally experienced these bright smiles behind the grill. Joining together to repair their roof will be a wonderful gift from our Cathe-rine’s community.” – Alison Manzer

“My visit to the Carmelite Sisters was very humbling. I am still in awe of the devotion to their charism, convent, each other and above all to the Diocese of Kurnool in spite of the many financial and physical challenges they endure every day. They will be grateful for our help.” – Juan Ontiveros

“It was such a joy to meet the sisters in person. Our meeting was very enlightening learning that their mission is to continuously pray for the world. This showed their sacrifice and devotion to all of us and has increased my faith. The vision still sticks with me today to see the constant smiles on their faces.” – Raymond Arriaga

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God always loves the cheerful giver. Please extend your helping hand to these sisters. Send your donations to our parish office, payable to Fr. Ray Pothireddy for the Cloistered Carmelite Sisters. You can also make online donations on our parish website for this genuine cause.

With a grateful heart, Fr. Ray Pothireddy


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