Diocese of Austin 75th Anniversary Book: We will soon be placing a one-time order for the Diocese of Austin’s 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book. These are high quality books that showcase each parish in the diocese, as well as a complete history of Catholicism in our area. They are $35 each and will arrive in September. The books are only printed once every 25 years. They are full of beautiful images and make a great gift for family or friends. The books will only be printed once, so in order to know how many we need, we are asking parishioners to indicate interest by pre-ordering their book. Please contact the Church Office by Thursday, June 16 to pre-order your book.
150 Years of St. Joseph Catholic Church: St. Joseph Catholic Church will celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2023. We are forming a committee to work on this historical event. If you are interested in being on this committee, please call the Church Office at (979) 822-2721.
An Invitation from Bishop Joe S. Vásquez
On June 18, I invite the faithful of the Diocese of Austin to join me for a Eucharistic Procession in honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi. The day will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. at San José Parish in Austin followed by a 1.5-mile procession with the Eucharist to St. Edward’s University. There, overlooking the city of Austin, we will spend time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Benediction, which will impart a blessing on those present, the city of Austin and the entire diocese. On this day, as we take our Eucharistic Lord into the community to make known his Real Presence, we demonstrate our personal devotion and our oneness as the Mystical Body of Christ. This day also marks the beginning of a three-year period of Eucharistic Revival for the U.S. Catholic Church and the Diocese of Austin. It is a time to reflect on the gift of Christ’s love – the gift of himself, who is present at every celebration of the Mass. Further, it is a time to recommit ourselves to the Catholic faith as we take his body into our own, becoming living tabernacles in the community. I urge you to invite your family, friends and neighbors to join you on June 18 so that, together as one Body of Christ, we may begin this journey of Eucharistic renewal, reflection and rededication to his most precious body.