* Pastoral Council elections, ballots distributed at the end of Mass
* Buy tickets for the FIND YOUR GREATNESS event by Dynamic Catholic on June 9
* Next Weekend, June 9&10, is Social Saturday and Coffee & Donuts!
Help Needed We have a 6 ft. bookcase that needs assembly for one of the Faith Formation classrooms. We also need two curtain rods hung in the PLC. If you have any time and could help with one of these projects, please contact Jane Heckler, 512.261.8500 x202 or emmaus@emmausparish.org. Time frame is flexible, day or evening. Thank you!
Please continue to pray for Fr. Rito Heavenly Father, please grant Fr. Rito a joy-filled visit with family in Nicaragua and a safe return to us on June 22. Amen.
Vacation Bible School There are just a few spots left for rising 1st graders through grade 6 to attend VBS! Register starting on the parish website: www.EmmausParish.org/VBS. REMINDER: Volunteers must attend a two hour training, either:
Monday, June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Lounge
Saturday, June 16, 10:00 AM - Noon in Multi B/C
Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Youth Space
We do not stop in the Summer - we only slow down a tiny bit:
Mobile Loaves & Fishes BLUE boxes In the church Narthex, the blue donation boxes have been moved to a space across from the men's restroom door. Please, these boxes are for your donations of clothing and food to go on the weekly Mobile Loaves & Fishes truck run to poor areas of Austin. Items are picked up every Wednesday. Your donations are very much appreciated!
Children's Faith Formation Registration for 2018-19 is open. Registration has started for the 2018-19 school year for both sacramental preparation and regular faith formation classes. Early birds save $25 if registration is completed by June 20! All the information you need is on the parish website, click below:
Exciting news - a Marriage Encounter Weekend is coming to our parish! Couples are invited to deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament at the next Marriage Encounter Weekend held at Emmaus Catholic Church. This weekend is non-residential, which means you attend the weekend at Emmaus, but return home to sleep on Friday and Saturday nights. Marriage Encounter has set up a 25% discount off the application fee for our parishioners attending the Emmaus weekend. The code is: EmmausWWME25. For more dates, information & to apply go to austinme.org or contact wwmeaustin@gmail.com or call 512-677-WWME (9963). Call early to ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-744-5318.
FLING OPEN THE DOORS – TO EVERYONE, EVERYDAY!
Elementary & Middle School-Aged Youth can sign-up for MLF Camp at Emmaus.
Camp will be Tuesday, July 10 – Friday, July 13 from 9AM – 1:30PM.
For more information and to register, go to www.mlfcamp.org.
And the Funnies... After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. The first thing he said was, "Don't." "Don't what?" Adam replied. "Don't eat the forbidden fruit," God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve! We've got forbidden fruit!" "No way!" "Yes, way!" "Do NOT eat the forbidden fruit!" commanded God. "Why not?" said Adam. "Because I am you Father and I said so!" God replied. A few minutes later, God saw Adam and Eve having an apple. He was angry and said, "Didn't I tell you not to eat the forbidden fruit?" "Uh huh," Adam replied. "Then why did you?" said the Father. "I dunno," said Eve. "She started it!" Adam said. "Did not!" "Did too!" "DID NOT!" Then God decided on Adam and Eve's punishment: They should have children of their own.
Sent by Stacie Massey on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:49AM