Celebrating Pentecost Sunday
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, one of the most important feasts of the Church year, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and the birth of the Church. Eastertide ends Sunday night and the Easter candle is then placed near the baptismal font. Ordinary Time of the church year resumes on Monday, June 1st. Remember to wear Red!
Find the Sunday Bulletin-Worship Aid here.
Public Mass Update
We were near capacity for the 10 a.m. Mass last Sunday, but the other two Masses were well withing the 25% limit. Mass is at: 5 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. Sunday.
The updated guidelines for public Mass participation are listed here. Note: We will lock the doors to the church once we have reached the 25% capacity allowed. The 5 p.m. Saturday Mass continues to be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook. The 11:30 a.m. weekday Mass is also available in person (with limitations), but is not being livestreamed at this time.
The Ark
Join us on this week's episode of The Ark! Chase Crouse will be exploring Pentecost and what that means for the domestic church.
First Friday Adoration is Back!
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction on First Fridays of the month will resume beginning June 5th from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. in the church. Come start your day in the Real Presence of Our Lord. Social distancing guidelines apply.
Saturday Reconciliation Resumes June 6th
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. beginning June 6th, or by appointment.
Join Fr. Hai for the Rosary Live
Fr. Hai is leading a Rosary live most nights at 7:30 p.m. on a new Facebook page he created called "Daily Marian Vitamins." Those joining the live Rosary prayer can send in prayer requests, and he does his best to include them.
Thank You for Donating
Offertory contributions for May 18 - May 24 were $26,389. Next weekend there will be a special collection for St. Vincent de Paul Society (June 6-7).
Post a Message to Our Priests on Virtual Cards
Send a Congratulations note to Fr. Larry and Fr. Hai who are celebrating milestone anniversaries of their ordinations to the priesthood.
For Fr. Larry, click here to add a message to his virtual card, celebrating 35 years as a priest (June 8)
For Fr. Hai, click here to congratulate him on his 5-year anniversary (June 6). Please add your messages by June 7th.
Sacred Music Camp is ONLINE This Summer!
Open to students entering grades 2 – 12
Do the students in your life need some music, art, and faith inspiration this summer? Our beloved Music Alive! Sacred Music Camp will be offered online this year! Enjoy our camp experience in a Virtual Online format and Encounter Christ in Word, Worship, & Witness! Self-paced segments of instruction will be available online for several weeks, during the end of June and beginning of July (dates to be determined soon).
Our experienced professionals will lead activities in recorded segments that will be virtually available to all participants each week. They simply pick a convenient place and time to participate online.
The activities each week include:
- Theme of Day and Song
- Faith Story and Guest Artist
- Music FUNdamentals
- Drama, Movement and More
- Sacred Art Projects
- Final Performance—Voices and Instruments combine for a combined Virtual Video Performance
Please email Dr. Dan Girardot for more details and updates on the dates of Camp.
Agility Training Starts Monday
Available mornings in June and July, the Hypuro Fit Agility training sessions are available to any Middle School and High School student athletes interested in improving their agility, speed, and endurance this summer, while maintaining social distancing. We are offering speed and agility training on the new soccer field on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Proceeds go to Youth Ministry. Click this link to learn more and sign up. Contact chase-crouse@sttaustin.org with questions.
Jayne Uglum, (1939-2020)
It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of our former school librarian and parish staff member Jayne Uglum. Jayne began her time with St. Theresa parish decades ago when she served on the staff as director of parish life. She was instrumental in starting St. Theresa Catholic School where she served in the classroom and as the beloved school librarian before retiring in 2014. We are grateful for her many contributions to the parish and school.
Her daughter Margarethe says, “She loved her family and friends dearly, especially all those she knew from our St. Theresa’s community and school.”
There will be a small, private service this week, and in the future a formal Mass and remembrance when it is safe for people to gather again. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation or Hospice Austin.
Our Ministries Online
Stay in touch with your community and your faith through our online ministries including:
Click the titles of any of the above ministries to learn more.
Blood Drive This Saturday for Elena Antenora
Come lend a helping arm and save local lives at a blood drive Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., for teen parishioner Elena Antenora who is battling her second round of cancer. Click here to make an appointment online. We’ll be stationed in the Arboretum, between The Gap and Zoe's Kitchen. Learn more about eligibility at We Are Blood’s website.
Summer Retreats Offered at Cedarbrake
Cedarbrake Retreat Center has announced a full summer schedule of retreats including some remote and online opportunities. See a full schedule here.
