The St. Vincent de Paul Society's Friends of the Poor® Walk will take place on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 10 a.m. in the St. Catherine of Siena West Parking Lot. Join members of SVDP, family, friends and other parishioners to raise funds for the poor and needy of our parish community. Walk, donate, bring family and friends. Click the link for information and to donate.
In response to our Holy Father Pope Leo’s call for all Catholics to unite in a Prayer Vigil for Peace on April 11th, we will offer a prayer service at Saint Catherine on Saturday at 6:15 PM, after the conclusion of the 5 PM Mass. The service, which will be offered in the presence of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, will include community prayer, readings from sacred scripture, moments of personal prayer, the Holy Father’s message to the Church, music and Benediction. Please answer the call to pray for peace with your fellow Catholics around the world – we hope to see you then!
We will have our annual Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 11, 7 - 9 p.m. in Johnson Hall. There is nothing sweeter than a father's love for his daughter(s). At our Spring Fling Father-Daughter Dance, there will be music, dancing, treats, photo opportunities, and the chance to create lasting memories. Take your girls to dinner, then gather in Johnson Hall to enjoy dancing, crafts, and potluck treats/desserts. All father figures are welcome! Cost is $35 per couple, $10 each additional child. Registration is required as space is limited. Click the link to register.
Please pick up a grocery bag in the narthex after Mass and return with non-perishable food items by Sunday, May 3. Or you may take your donations to Abiding Love on 4/26 or 5/3 from 3-5 p.m. when the Knights will host a Drive-Thru Food Drive in the Abiding Love parking lot (7210 Brush Country). Please no fresh food or bread. The Abiding Love food pantry is open every Monday, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Amigos Club will have a Bake Sale in the St. Catherine’s Courtyard on Sunday, April 12, after all morning Masses. Proceeds go toward scholarships offered to an elementary, middle school and high school student in the parish through the Outstanding Achievement Award. Make sure to stop by and grab some delicious treats!
The St. Catherine’s Young Adults will host an Easter luncheon this Sunday, April 12, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. All young adults, ages 20 to 40, are invited to join us in Room 212/213 of the Parish Center for a catered lunch and socialization.
Divine Mercy Sunday was established by Pope Saint John Paul II in the year 2000. The feast, which falls on the Second Sunday of Easter, recognizes the abundant mercy offered to us through Jesus. John Paul II understood the Resurrection as the “miracle of mercy” which “radically changed humanity’s destiny.” At St. Catherine of Siena, we will celebrate on Sunday, April 12, at 2:30 p.m. in the Church with adoration, scripture, silent prayer, benediction and the singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy – all in just over an hour! All are welcome.
Experienced bridge players are welcome to join the Bridge Club every Monday from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Parish Center, Room 222 (next to Siena Hall on the second floor). Questions? Contact [email protected].
If you are a wife, widow, mother, sister or daughter (over 18 years of age) of any member of the Knights of Columbus, in any parish, you are eligible to join the Knights of Columbus Ladies' Auxiliary! This group meets the 2nd Monday of the month from September through May, beginning at 7 p.m. in Room 233/234 of the Parish Center.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) meets on Mondays, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Cenacle room of the Parish Center (2nd floor). The topic for April 13 is "Growing in Holiness." Click the link to find out more about OCIA, or contact Marti Salas at [email protected].
Women of the parish, have you ever wanted to learn more about the third person of the Trinity? Do you wish you had a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit? If so, then join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45, beginning February 3, as we journey together through the Bible Study “The Holy Spirit in the Bible.” We will learn about topics like “The Holy Spirit in the Beginning,” “The Holy Spirit and Jesus,” and “The Holy Spirit at the End of Time.” Cost is $20 for the book. Click the link for more information and to register.
Weekly Religious Education classes for registered students in grades 1-6, including First Reconciliation/First Communion. There are two different class times: 4 - 5 p.m., and 6 - 7 p.m.
Can you count to 10 and make an X?
Would you like to explore a new hobby?
Would you like to join a friendly group of parishioners who share an interest in needlework?
If the answer to each of these questions is Yes, then St. Catherine's Cross Stitch group may be the place for you! Come check us out 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Parish Center, rooms 231-232. ALL experience levels invited! No tools needed to get started! Contact Glenda Massey at [email protected] for more information.
The Krafty Ladies will have their regular weekly meeting at 10 a.m. in Siena Hall (2nd floor of the Parish Center). All ladies of the parish are invited.
We have several opportunities to volunteer with Mobile Loaves and Fishes. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our brothers and sisters living on the streets of Austin. Please click on the link to see available volunteer opportunities, and thank you for helping!
Experienced bridge players are welcome to join the Bridge Club every Monday from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Parish Center, Room 222 (next to Siena Hall on the second floor). Questions? Contact [email protected].
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) meets on Mondays, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Cenacle room of the Parish Center (2nd floor). The topic for April 20 is "Christian Moral Living." Click the link to find out more about OCIA, or contact Marti Salas at [email protected].
Women of the parish, have you ever wanted to learn more about the third person of the Trinity? Do you wish you had a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit? If so, then join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45, beginning February 3, as we journey together through the Bible Study “The Holy Spirit in the Bible.” We will learn about topics like “The Holy Spirit in the Beginning,” “The Holy Spirit and Jesus,” and “The Holy Spirit at the End of Time.” Cost is $20 for the book. Click the link for more information and to register.
Weekly Religious Education classes for registered students in grades 1-6, including First Reconciliation/First Communion. There are two different class times: 4 - 5 p.m., and 6 - 7 p.m.
Can you count to 10 and make an X?
Would you like to explore a new hobby?
Would you like to join a friendly group of parishioners who share an interest in needlework?
If the answer to each of these questions is Yes, then St. Catherine's Cross Stitch group may be the place for you! Come check us out 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Parish Center, rooms 231-232. ALL experience levels invited! No tools needed to get started! Contact Glenda Massey at [email protected] for more information.
The Krafty Ladies will have their regular weekly meeting at 10 a.m. in Siena Hall (2nd floor of the Parish Center). All ladies of the parish are invited.
If you want to meet other men in the parish, deepen your relationship with God, or just enjoy a good breakfast and cup of coffee, then join That Man Is You! Our theme this year is “Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart”. Breakfast starts at 6 a.m. upstairs in the Parish Hall. A video will be shown at 6:30 a.m. with a conversation to follow in the Cenacle. (Online participation via Zoom is available starting at 6:30 a.m.) We end promptly at 7:30 a.m. so you can get on with your day. Each of the Thursday sessions is standalone, so join us whenever your schedule allows. Prayerfully consider participating in TMIY and enriching your faith journey!
You are invited to a special prayer service for expecting mothers and families - Cradle of Prayer. Expecting a child is a blessing, but also a time of uncertainty. We're here to pray with you as you prepare for this special gift. We will meet on Friday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cenacle (second floor of the Parish Center). All are welcome: expecting mothers, families, friends and anyone who wishes to pray for life. Join us for a 45-minute prayer, music and reflection service. A free meal will immediately follow the service. Registration is optional but appreciated. Click the link to register and add yourself or someone you love to the prayer list.
We have several opportunities to volunteer with Mobile Loaves and Fishes. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our brothers and sisters living on the streets of Austin. Please click on the link to see available volunteer opportunities, and thank you for helping!
Experienced bridge players are welcome to join the Bridge Club every Monday from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Parish Center, Room 222 (next to Siena Hall on the second floor). Questions? Contact [email protected].
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church will host a live training workshop for Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) on Monday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This three-hour workshop is for first-time participants only. You must have an EIM account set up prior to attending through VIRTUS. Click the link for all of the details.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) meets on Mondays, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Cenacle room of the Parish Center (2nd floor). The topic for April 27 is "Conscience." Click the link to find out more about OCIA, or contact Marti Salas at [email protected].
Women of the parish, have you ever wanted to learn more about the third person of the Trinity? Do you wish you had a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit? If so, then join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45, beginning February 3, as we journey together through the Bible Study “The Holy Spirit in the Bible.” We will learn about topics like “The Holy Spirit in the Beginning,” “The Holy Spirit and Jesus,” and “The Holy Spirit at the End of Time.” Cost is $20 for the book. Click the link for more information and to register.
To honor St. Catherine of Siena on Tuesday, April 28, for her feast day, the Lay Missionaries of Charity joyfully invite you to join them in making sandwiches for the homeless. Contributions of small oranges, cookies and snack bars are welcomed but not required. We will meet at 10:00 A.M. in Siena Hall. Hope to see you there!
Weekly Religious Education classes for registered students in grades 1-6, including First Reconciliation/First Communion. There are two different class times: 4 - 5 p.m., and 6 - 7 p.m.
Can you count to 10 and make an X?
Would you like to explore a new hobby?
Would you like to join a friendly group of parishioners who share an interest in needlework?
If the answer to each of these questions is Yes, then St. Catherine's Cross Stitch group may be the place for you! Come check us out 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Parish Center, rooms 231-232. ALL experience levels invited! No tools needed to get started! Contact Glenda Massey at [email protected] for more information.
The Krafty Ladies will have their regular weekly meeting at 10 a.m. in Siena Hall (2nd floor of the Parish Center). All ladies of the parish are invited.