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Our Mission is to make Disciples for the Lord Jesus
Christ and, together in ministry for Him,
advance the Kingdom of God.
4311 Small Drive Austin, Texas 78731
(512) 451-5121 (office) (512) 453-6824 (fax) www.sttaustin.org
Rev. Larry Covington Pastor
Rev. Hai Nguyen Associate Pastor
Deacons:
Tony Pynes George Zacek
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
BAPTISM is the gateway sacrament that incorporates
us as the Body of Christ. Please contact the office for
information about baptism class times for
parents of infants as well as for adult baptisms.
MARRIAGE- Please call the office for an appointment at least six months in advance
of the wedding date.
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil ............................................... 5:00p.m. Sunday .......................................... 7:30a.m., 9:00a.m., 11:30a.m. & 5:00p.m.
The Nursery is available for children 6mos. - 3yrs. during the 9:00a.m. and 11:30a.m. Masses.
WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday ......................................... 11:30a.m.
RECONCILIATION Saturday ......................................... 4:00-4:45p.m.
(or by appointment)
Welcome to the Catholic Community of
St. Theresa
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
First Sunday of Lent
PARISH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK
Sun, 3/10 Light of the World, 8 a.m.—8 p.m. Elmer Hall Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 11 CORNERSTONE, 10:20 a.m. CATECHESIS CLASSES, 10:20 a.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. H.S. Teen Lent Series, 6:15 p.m., Youth Rm. Mon, 3/11 Senior Book Club, 10 a.m. Elmer Library Chorister Choir, 3:15 p.m., Music Rm. 11 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 4 p.m. Elmer Hall, Rm. 102 Rosary for Peace, 6 p.m., Chapel Light of the World, 6:30 p.m., Elmer Hall HISTORY OF HERESY, 7 pm, Family Center
Tues, 3/12 Singles Over Sixty, 11:30 Lunch at Monitos, MLF Sandwiches 1 p.m. in Family Center Legion of Mary, 5:30 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 101 CONNECTIONS, 7 p.m., Family Center CROSSROADS, 7:30 p.m., for info email [email protected] Wed, 3/13 CATALYST, 6 a.m., Family Center Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Game Day, 1 p.m., Family Center Catechesis Classes, 4:20 pm Angel Choir, 5:30 p.m., Music Rm. 1 Cantate Chorister Choir, 5:30 p.m., Rm 11 Hand Bell Choir, 6:30 p.m., Music Rm. 1 11:30 a.m. Choir, 7:00 p.m., church 9:00 a.m. Choir, 7:30 p.m., Music Room 11 Thurs, 3/14 Bible Study Corinthians, 9:15, Elmer Hall Rm 202 Bible Study Revelation, 9:15, Elmer Rm 205 Soup and the Spirit, Noon, Family Center Grief’s Courageous Journey, 4 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 101 SACRED MUSIC CONCERT, 7:30 pm, Church Fri, 3/15 Stations of the Cross, 2 p.m., Church KofC Fish Fry, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Family Center Stations of the Cross, Exposition and Benediction, 7 p.m., Church Sat, 3/16 Music Rehearsal, 4 p.m., Music Rm. 11 Sun, 3/17 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 11 CORNERSTONE, 10:20 a.m. CATECHESIS CLASSES, 10:20 a.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Youth Lent Series, 6:15 p.m., Youth Room Find the Parish Calendar at www.sttaustin.org
To schedule events email: [email protected]. Please include the date and time of your event, the facility requested and any special set up instructions.
MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY READINGS
Saturday, March 9 Saint Frances of Rome, Religious Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 Lk 5:27-32
5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)……………….…...Michael Gurney †
Sunday, March 10 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Dt 26:4-10 Ps 91:1-2, 10-15 Rom 10:8-13 Lk 4:1-13
7:30 a.m……………………….Tony & Rose Mary Immken 9:00 a.m………………………………………………………... 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m…………….………………………..Matthew Stanich
Monday, March 11 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8-10, 15 Mt 25:31-46
11:30 a.m.……………………….…………..Vincent Acosta †
Tuesday, March 12 Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7, 16-19 Mt 6:7-15
11:30 a.m………………………………………………………
Wednesday, March 13 Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Lk 11:29-32
11:30 a.m.……................................................Vincent Acosta †
Thursday, March 14
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8 Mt 7:7-12 8:00 a.m……………………………………………………….. 11:30 a.m……………………………………Michael Gurney †
Friday, March 15
Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-8 Mt 5:20-26 11:30 a.m………………………...……Poor Souls in Purgatory
Saturday, March 16 Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Mt 5:43-48
5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)…………..….Toni and Ben Conroy †
Sunday, March 17 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
Gn 15:5-12, 17-18 Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14 Phil 3:17-4:1 Lk 9:28b-36
7:30 a.m………………….…….………………………………. 9:00 a.m………………………………………………………... 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m…………….……………….…...……Will Swartwout
FR. LARRY’S NEW SERIES ON HERESY BEGINS MONDAY, 3/11 Mondays evenings during Lent join Fr. Larry for a fascinating look at heretics from the days of the early Christians, to Medieval times, to our modern world. Gain a better appreciation and understanding of our own faith through the study of alternative Christian thought in this Foundations of Faith Series. Mondays, 7 p.m. in the Family Center, beginning March 11th.
SOUP AND THE SPIRIT FEATURES PSALM 23 Join us each Thursday this Lent following the 11:30 Daily Mass for a delicious lunch of home-made soup lovingly prepared by our own parishioners and experience the 23rd Psalm as a journey of the human soul. Fr. Larry will be offering a reflection each week as he shares the treasures mined from the depths of this psalm and applies them to our daily life and discipleship. Bring a friend.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAYS DURING LENT IN THE SANCTUARY
2:00 PM Lead by Senior Adults
7:00 PM With Exposition and Benediction
FRIDAY FISH FRY DINNERS DURING LENT The Knights of Columbus will again provide delicious fish fry dinners Fridays in Lent. All are welcome beginning at 5:30 p.m.
in the Family Center for a fabulous meal of catfish from Quality Seafood Market, French fries, baked potatoes, hush puppies, cole-slaw, and drinks. Desserts will be provided by other parish ministries at St. Theresa. Adult plates—$10, Children—$5.
CORNERSTONE & CATALYST SPOTLIGHT KING DAVID THIS LENT During Lent, Cornerstone Sunday Ministry (10:20 a.m.) and Catalyst Men’s group will review the Bishop Robert Barron presentation "David, The King." The study of David takes a look back in time to the kingship of Adam and forward to Christ the King and the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. Please join Catalyst, 6 a.m. Wednesdays, for breakfast and for this study into one of the pivotal figures in the Bible.
A SPECIAL LENT SERIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEENS All high school teens are invited to this Sunday night series with realistic and engaging spiritual guidance on topics such as relationships, being your best, competition, control, fear, and forgiveness. Sundays following the 5 p.m. Mass, 6:15 –
7:30, Youth Room. Dinner provided. More at sttaustin.org/hsym.
First Sunday of Lent March 10, 2019
STEWARDSHIP
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
PARISH MISSION April 11th, 6:30-9 pm,
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
Recommitting our hearts to Christ this Lenten season is what we are striving for. On April 11th, ASCENT will be a parish renewal event to help us to do so through dynamic talks, worship, and adoration. Reserve your place at sttaustin.org/ascent. We have free childcare available for children under 10 - childcare space is limited, reserve yours today.
Michael and Stephanie Tacquard Mary Frances and Anna
Rick and Cynthia Collis
Collin Draughan
Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal….$43,893 Contribution for Mar 2-3…...$47,608 There are many ways to give at St. Theresa. To learn more about online giving, automatic bank withdrawals, texting to give and more see our website sttaustin.org/ways-to-give-1 or contact Geneva in the parish office. Thank you!
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
SENIOR ADULTS Our Senior Adult Ministry has many opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth and support, service, and fun. Senior Adult activities include studies, interest groups, trips and table games. For more information on any of the activities listed below, contact Sr. Ann Pen-nington at (512) 451-5121 x1017 or [email protected].
SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES
Grief Support Group at St. Theresa
If you have lost a loved or a dear friend, we invite you to join our parish grief support group which meets every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102. For more information, contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 451-5121ext. 1017 or at [email protected].
Game Day Do you enjoy playing table games like Canasta and Dominos? If so, come and participate in our Game Day which meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Family Center.
Book Club If you like to read, join our Senior Adult book club. The book chosen for our March meeting is The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. We will meet March 11 at 10AM in the library in Elmer Hall.
Other Senior Adult activities include Genealogy Club, Bridge, Canasta, Game Day, and Caregiver Support Group. See the Senior Adult webpage for more information sttaustin.org/senior-adult-ministry or contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 512-451-5121 x 1017 Spiritual Support Visits Sr. Ann Pennington, Minister of Senior Adults and Social Outreach, is available to visit our senior adult parishioners wherever they reside. To request a visit,
contact Sr. Ann at (512) 451-5121 ext. 1017 or at [email protected].
LITURGY AND MUSIC
St. Theresa Sacred Music Series Presents
SPRING CONCERT MARCH 14, 7:30 PM Bring beauty and inspiration to your Lenten Season on Thursday night at St. Theresa. The St. Edward's Masterworks Singers, University Chorale and Madrigal Chamber Singers, accompanied by the St. Edward's Orchestra will present Lux Aeterna by Lauridson and works by Stroope, Wilburg and more. A free will offering for scholarships will be collected.
JOIN A CHOIR FOR LENT
• Adult Choirs
• Youth Choir
• Chorister and Angel Choirs Give your gift of song as an offering to God for Lent! Visit sttaustin.org/music-ministry or contact the Dir. of Music Ministry [email protected].
CHORISTER AND ANGEL CHOIRS NOW
ACCEPTING NEW SINGERS! JOIN ST. THERESA CANTATE CHORISTER CHOIR
Students 2nd— 8th grades are welcome! Sing in a choir festival this spring and for Masses in Lent, on Easter Sun-day, and during Eastertide. Chorister rehearsal options: Mondays (NEW TIME!) 3:15-4:15 p.m. or Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. JOIN ST. THERESA ANGEL CHOIR
All PreK-1st graders welcome! Rehearse Wednesday, 5:30-6:15 p.m. For information contact Director of Music Ministry, Dr. Dan Girardot, [email protected]
REGISTERTRATION NOW ONLINE!
MUSIC ALIVE! SACRED MUSIC CAMP JUNE 3-7 All students, 2nd -12th grades are welcome! The camp is June 3-7, 2019, 1 - 5:30 p.m. and includes choral and instrumental music, accomplished and inspiring instruc-tors and youth mentors, separate tracks for strings, or-gan, guitar and voice. Registration is now online https://sttaustin.org/sacred-music-camp. To be a part of the planning team or for more information, contact the Mu-sic Ministry Office at (512) 451-5132, [email protected]
Afternoon Stations of the Cross is being offered again at 2 p.m. each Friday this Lent for senior adults and others who prefer to go to Stations of the Cross in the afternoon. The accessible Stations will be held in the church. Senior Adults are recruited to be leaders. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in leading.
AFTERNOON STATIONS OF THE CROSS
First Sunday of Lent March 10 2019
LIVING THE GOSPEL
First Sunday of Lent There are times in our lives when, like Jesus, we find ourselves alone and hungry in a wasteland. It is tempting when all is dry rock and rubble to put our faith in things that offer comfort and security. The Scriptures today invite us to put our trust and faith in God, the only one who can save us and give us life. We must reject the temptation to make “gods” of or to place our trust in material goods, power or control.
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Thank you to all our gala sponsors and attendees for making the Cirque du Celeste Gala a huge success! Reach for the stars!
STCS is Now accepting applications for the 2019-2020
school year including PreK-3 through the Online Application portal.
https://stcs-tx.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=1560 For more info or a tour, please contact Rachel Eckert at [email protected].
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
LENT SERIES FOR TEENS SUNDAY EVENINGS Looking to do something this Lent that has depth without complexity and pressure? Journey towards Easter with other teens with Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens by Katie Prejean McGrady & Tommy McGrady. This simple format offers realistic and engaging spiritual guidance for Lent that includes topics such as relationships, being your best, competition, control, fear, and forgiveness. We’ll meet in the Youth Room each week after the
Sunday 5 p.m. Mass (6:15-7:30) to check in and discuss the prior week’s reflections and go a bit deeper. Being in a group is a great way to hold yourself accountable this Lent and to have some fun doing it! Dinner provided.
KIDS SEE LOVE IN ACTION AT
MLF CAMP, JUNE 24-28, STCC More than four walls and a roof, home is a sense of belonging, a source of comfort, and a place where one feels truly loved exactly as made by God. This June 24-28, Mobile Loaves and Fishes Camp at St. Theresa
teaches children how they can have a meaningful impact of the lives of the homeless in our community. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for grades 1-8. Youth and adult volunteers needed. Registration opens March 1st at www.mlfcamp.org. This is love in action.
YOUTH MINISTRY
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Vacation Bible School June 10 - 14, 9 a.m—Noon
Grades PreK—5th All rising PreK-5th Graders are invited to our Vacation Bible School: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth, June 10-14th, 9 a.m. to Noon, at St. Theresa. More information and registration found at sttaustin.org/vacation-bible-school . Volunteers Needed: Adult, high school and middle school vol-unteers are needed as core team members, station leaders and assistants, and crew leaders. Find a role fit for you at the VBS web page.
CRS RICE BOWL is our faith in action program this Lent. Bowls have been sent home with each child to help families build on the Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
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Offering the
Little Flower Catholic Academy for PreK-3
Starting in the 2019-2020 School Year!
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
PARISH AND DIOCESAN NOTICES
LENTEN OUTREACH THROUGH CRS RICE BOWL Join St. Theresa and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States during Lent by participating in the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl program. Encounter, pray for and give to help our brothers and sisters in Christ most in need around the world and at home. Follow along each day at crsricebowl.org, with the app, or pick up a cardboard Rice Bowl to be returned Easter weekend. Of each dollar collected in CRS Rice Bowls, 25 cents stays in the Diocese for serving our community. We ask the Holy Spirit to accompany us and inspire us as we spend these 40 days in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving supporting our brothers and sisters worldwide.
THIS BULLETIN MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH ADVERTISEMENTS St. Theresa is able to publish a parish bulletin at no cost each week thanks to those area businesses and parishion-ers who advertise in the parish bulletin. Do you know of someone who might want to advertise their business to the faithful at St. Theresa? Please contact Tina Watson at [email protected] or 512-431-9413. Tina will be in the Narthex after the Sunday morning masses, March 10.
SUPPER CLUB: ADULT FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT STCC Supper Clubs are an opportunity to meet your fellow parishioners, enjoy good food, and have an inexpensive evening of fun! This ministry is centered on pro-moting community within the parish and getting to know one another. 4 couples (2 single people may pair up) meet 4 times within a six-month period rotating to each home. It is open to all adult parishioners whether single, married, divorced or widowed. Learn more at www.sttaustin.org/supper-club. Deadline for sign up is Aril 22, 2019. Next kick off supper at the Family Center is April 26, 2019.
SINGLES OVER SIXTY MEETS MARCH 12 Singles Over Sixty will meet at Monitos Mexican Restaurant, 8127 Mesa Dr. on Tuesday March 12th at 11:30AM. Afterward we well make sandwiches for Mobile Loaves and Fishes at the Family Center. RSVP to Evelyn Monnich, 512 836 2793 or [email protected] by Monday noon, March 11th.
A DAY OF REFLECTION FOR DIVERSE DISABILITIES Come and experience a day of spiritual renewal with prayer and activities in an integrated setting. This day of spiritual retreat offers a special opportunity to be attentive to God’s personal concerns for those with disabilities, their families, friends, and caregivers. It will take place at St. Helen Parish in Georgetown on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to register, visit https://222.austindiocese.org/disabilties-retreat
PREK-3 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR St. Theresa is excited to announce the addition of the new Little Flower Catholic Academy for PreK-3 students. Enroll now or learn more at sttaustin.org. You may also contact the Director of Enrollment , Rachel Eckert, [email protected] for additional information and to schedule a tour of the campus.
DIRECTORY Parish Office 512-451-5121
www.sttaustin.org
Pastor: Reverend Larry Covington
Associate Pastor: Reverend Hai Nguyen
Deacons: • Tony Pynes, [email protected] • George Zacek, [email protected]
Chief Operating Officer: Chad Nusbaum, ext. 1071 [email protected]
Financial Officer: Lisa McAdams, x 1014 [email protected]
Business Office Assistant: Geneva Moore, x 1003 [email protected]
Parish Secretary/Scheduling Donna Henderson ext. 1002 [email protected]
Pastor Administrative Assistant Kari Cruz, x 1006
Maintenance and Grounds: John Lawrence
Director of Liturgy: JD McQueen, x 1031 [email protected]
Director of Music Ministry Daniel Girardot, D.Min., 512-451-5132
Senior Ministry/Social Outreach, Dir.: Sister Ann Pennington, D.Min. ext. 1017 [email protected]
Communications/Bulletin/Events: Linda Gockel, ext. 1009 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis:
Marie Cehovin, MPM, ext. 1008 [email protected]
Admin. Assistant for Evangelization and Catechesis:
Christine Chow, x 1104 [email protected]
Director of Children’s Ministry: Beverly Riviello, ext. 1027 [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry: Liz Canney, ext. 1005 [email protected]
School Office, 512-451-7105 President: Ann Walters, ext 1015 [email protected]