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Back by popular demand and at the request of our new pastor, Fr. Chris Downey, we are bringing back the weekly printed bulletin at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church! Our weekly church bulletin is a very important communication tool for the church. It’s made possible to our parish at zero cost by way of sponsorships/advertisers. Your support is needed and very much appreciated. Please contact our Representative Rumaldo Serna at 512-657-1457 or by email at [email protected].

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is very excited to welcome Very Rev. Chris Downey as our new Pastor!

A Special Mass of Remembrance for All Souls' Day will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 2 in Johnson Hall. There will be a candle ceremony for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one, specifically those who have lost a loved one during the year.

This Sunday, October 18, please give a warm St. Catherine's welcome to Cardinal Anthony Poola, who will be concelebrating with Fr. Johannes at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses. Click the link to learn more about Cardinal Poola. Welcome to Austin and to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church!

Gracious and loving God, we entrust Pope Leo XIV to Your tender care as he faces the trials of cancer. Grant him strength of body, peace of heart, and steadfast hope. Guide the physicians, nurses, and all who care for him with wisdom and compassion, that their work may be an instrument of Your healing. Bless him with courage in moments of pain and surround him with the consolation of Your presence. May Mary, Health of the Sick, and all the saints intercede for him, bringing comfort, protection, and renewed vitality. Lord, restore him to full health so that he may continue to shepherd Your Church with faith, humility, and love. Strengthen all who pray for him, uniting us in hope and trust in Your Divine Mercy. Amen.

Click the link to quickly access today's readings at Mass. If you are attending a Saturday vigil Mass, please go to the Sunday readings.

The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Parish Altar will be set up in the Cafe from Saturday, October 16, until Sunday, November 15. Please bring a memento or photo of your loved ones to place on our altar.

Due to the forecast of heavy rain this weekend, the Blessing of the Animals and the Parish Garage Sale have been postponed to Saturday, October 10. Both events will happen at the same times and locations as originally scheduled: Parish Garage Sale - Saturday, October 10, in the west parking lot from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Blessing of the Animals - Saturday, October 10 in the courtyard at 9:30 a.m. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe!

Fr. Pat has decided to retire earlier than planned. Also, Sue has decided to retire as Business Administrator. Fr. Pat will retire as Pastor on October 26, 2026, and will relocate to the John Paul II Priest retirement center in Georgetown. Sue will retire as Business Administrator on October 26th but will continue as project manager to complete the Church restoration until January 31, 2027. An interim Administrator will be appointed to guide the Parish for the next two months. It is expected that a new Pastor will be appointed to commence his pastorate in January 2027.

Beginning the week of September 20, Wednesday daily Mass at 12 p.m. returns to the schedule and will be held in Johnson Hall. Tuesday evening confessions also return to the schedule and will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center, room 132 (in the Johnson Hall area).

Thursday evening Adoration is back beginning September 17 from 4-7 p.m. in Johnson Hall.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church welcomes all newcomers and visitors! Please note that our church building is currently under construction. All Masses are held in the Parish Center, in Johnson Hall, until construction is complete.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. in Johnson Hall.

St. Catherine's Preschool has closed. Daily Mass at 12 p.m. will now be held in Johnson Hall and livestreamed beginning on Thursday, August 27. Please contact the parish office if you have any questions. Thank you.

St. Catherine's has been informed by the contractors doing construction on the church that our electricity will be turned off on Friday, August 28. Therefore, we will NOT have 12 p.m. Mass on Friday. Parish offices will also be closed on Friday. Thank you for your understanding.

Faith formation registration for children and youth at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! This year, we are offering the following programs: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Kindergarten), Children’s Evangelizing Catechesis (Grades 1-6, including First Reconciliation/First Communion), Ignite (Grades 7-8 Pre-Confirmation), Ablaze (Grades 9-11 Pre-Confirmation), Confirmation (Grades 9-12 with two years of Pre-Confirmation completed), and Becoming Catholic: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Adapted for Children and Youth. Click on the link for information on each program and to register.