We need Baptism Coordinators! Training for new Baptism Coordinators will be held on Saturday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Church. It will be facilitated by Deacon Art Cavazos. Contact Jennifer Gamblin at [email protected] for information.
Author, speaker and magician Jim Gentil, also known as “Mr. Positive,” will be the guest speaker during the Prime Timers Brown Bag Lunch on Wednesday, January 14, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in Siena Hall. The topic will be “Positive People are Happy.” Mr. Positive Jim Gentil’s passion is in showing others the miraculous successes that can be achieved through cultivating a positive attitude. Bring your lunch and Prime Timers will provide the beverage. RSVP at [email protected]. Click the link for more details.
Dieu Van Dinh will facilitate this beautiful five-session study from Ascension Press, NO GREATER LOVE: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion, on Wednesdays beginning January 14, 2026 through February 11, 2026. Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center, Rm. 233/234 (2nd floor).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and effect financial, business and many other aspects of our lives. Rod Whisnant, a St. Catherine’s parishioner, will present the latest issues discussed at the 2025 Builders Artificial Intelligence Forum (BAIF) hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University at the Collegium Maximum, Rome. The conference focused to foster a new interdisciplinary community of practice dedicated to supporting the development of AI products that serve the Catholic Church’s mission. The presentation will also discuss potential AI scams and your safety. It will take place during the regular Senior Ministry meeting on Thursday, January 15, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Cenacle.
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!
The Knights of Columbus Council 8156 is hosting a blood drive with the We Are Blood bloodmobile bus in the West Parking Lot on Saturday, January 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat a full meal before donating and don't forget to bring your ID. Click the link to register.
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fr. Lou Brusatti's ordination on Saturday, January 17, 2026! We will begin with a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving at 5 p.m., followed by a dinner reception in Johnson Hall of the Parish Center. RSVP is required by Monday, January 12. Click the link above to register.
Join your fellow Prime Timers to enjoy Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on Sunday, January 18 at the Long Center. This show will be an evening with Herb Alpert and his brand-new Tijuana Brass. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Center. Herb, along with his six great musicians, will be playing all your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them. Reserve your tickets now, don’t delay! Rear parterre seating is $70. Contact Juanita Josel at [email protected] or at
[email protected] to reserve your tickets.
On Sunday, January 18, the Knights of Columbus Council 8156 will hold its monthly BBQ of chicken, pork tenderloin, ribs and sausage in support of Allies Against Slavery, an Austin-based nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking and empowering survivors to rebuild their lives. Knights will be in the St Catherine’s Courtyard after 7:30 a.m. Mass to serve your meal needs. Learn how the Knights of Columbus lead with our faith to protect the family, serve others and defend our values. The benefits of being a Knight are numerous. Contact the Membership Director at 512-576-4675!
If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a Six-Week Grief Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 7, 2026. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, share your sorrow, and recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek, founding member of St. Catherine of Siena who has participated in our Grief Ministry since 2014.
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!
If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a Six-Week Grief Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 7, 2026. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, share your sorrow, and recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek, founding member of St. Catherine of Siena who has participated in our Grief Ministry since 2014.
Listen to Fr. Lou Brusatti's first session this semester as he teaches about the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. He will include updates on current church topics and have information about what Pope Leo has been doing.
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.
If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a Six-Week Grief Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 7, 2026. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, share your sorrow, and recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek, founding member of St. Catherine of Siena who has participated in our Grief Ministry since 2014.
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.
If you have lost a loved one, you are invited to join a Six-Week Grief Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays beginning January 7, 2026. Sessions will include a time to learn about grief, share your sorrow, and recognize and pray for healing. The group will be led by Lori Kruczek, founding member of St. Catherine of Siena who has participated in our Grief Ministry since 2014.
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.
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.
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.
If you desire to grow in your faith - in a supportive community of Catholic women - Walking with Purpose is for you! The Walking With Purpose (WWP) Bible study combines personal study workbooks with small group discussions, linking our everyday challenges to the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church.
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.
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.
Bring your sewing machines, sergers, thread, pins, scissors and other sewing tools and your talents to enjoy a day of friendship and service. Sewers of all skill levels are needed to complete projects for local area nursing homes, Cancer Center and a hospital neonatal unit. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. in Siena Hall and sew until 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. All projects will be ready to sew; we just need you to make this a successful event! For information, contact Mary Hummel, (832) 277-5125
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.