Find the Sunday Bulletin-Worship Aid here.
New Livestream Time for Mass
This Saturday, September 12th, will be the final livestream of the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass. The weekly livestream is moving to the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. It can be found on both the St. Theresa Facebook page and YouTube channel each week. The recording will be available for viewing on the YouTube channel for several days. The in-person Mass times will remain the same.
Faith Groups Resume Meeting Next Week
Would you like to come back on campus and gather safely with members of your parish community? Or maybe you'd prefer to gather virtually. Either way, we invite you to deepen your relationship with Christ through participation in one of our ministry groups:
Cornerstone
Sunday, 8:45-9:45 a.m. In-person and online
God meets us in our real lives where things are messy and outside our control and he promises to bless us there. To learn more about those promises made in the Beatitudes, join Liturgy Director J.D. McQueen for our Cornerstone Sunday morning series called Blessed?, starting September 13.
Catalyst Men
Wednesday 6:15—7:20 a.m., online
Come see why 100 men of the parish are willing to get up early every Wednesday. Catalyst Men’s Group begins with a Knights of Columbus video study called Into the Breach which focuses on masculine spirituality. Online meetings go from 6:15—7:20 a.m. Wednesday mornings starting Sept. 16. Contact menofcatalyst@gmail.com.
Connections Women
Tuesday, 7 p.m., in-person and online
Connections Women’s Group is a chance to take a break from family obligations and spend a couple of hours with other women of the parish. The Search, an innovative 7-part video series that where experts tackle the key questions of every human heart, such as why am I here, what does my life mean, and what happens when I die. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 15. Contact Terry France.
Ephesians Bible Study
Wednesday 7 - 9 p.m. or
Thursday 9:15 -11:15 a.m.
We are the Body of Christ, but how often do we consider exactly what that means? Let St. Paul’s words fill you with renewed zeal in this 10-part study offered both Wednesday evening and Thursday morning beginning Sept. 16th and 17th. Online and in-person.
Thursday 9:15 -11:15 a.m.
We are the Body of Christ, but how often do we consider exactly what that means? Let St. Paul’s words fill you with renewed zeal in this 10-part study offered both Wednesday evening and Thursday morning beginning Sept. 16th and 17th. Online and in-person.
More Small Group Opportunities
St. Theresa Moms group meets on Tuesday mornings virtually, and Crossroads Young Adults group meets Tuesday nights both virtually and in-person. Also, a new Senior Adult Friendship group has begun gathering Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. on the outdoor terrace of Elmer Hall.
Large Parish Gatherings Cancelled this Fall
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the parish will not be having large group gatherings on campus during the remainder of the year. This includes ministry fair, parish picnic and the senior adult appreciation banquet. We are saddened we cannot come together for these activities and are hopeful to be able to resume them safely next year.
Novena to Saint Therese
The Feast Day of St. Therese of Lisieux is Oct. 1st. Join us in praying a parish-wide Novena to St. Theresa beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22nd and leading up to her feast day. Find the Novena and details on our website.
First Holy Communion
Our First Holy Communion celebrations continue at the 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. Masses, September 12-13. Attendance may increase by as much as 40-100 people at those masses which will be livestream as well. Congratulations and blessings to all!
Kinder Spaces Open
Are you looking for an in person learning option for your student? We are back to a full-time on campus schedule with a remote learning option. We have 2 kindergarten classes with 11 students in each and an aide that assists both classes. If you are looking for smaller, safer class sizes this year - check out our kindergarten program and contact Susie Thompson.
For the latest school news see this week's edition of Tiger Times.
Catechesis and Youth Groups Starting Soon
Registration is now open! See the parish website for
High School Leadership Team Meeting
All upper classmen are invited to attend the H.S. Youth Group Leadership Team Info Meeting this Sunday night, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. via Zoom! Sign up here to check it out. It's a great way to serve your fellow teens and gain leadership experience!
FORMED.org Pick of the Week
Want to put some refreshing Catholic content into your media mix these days? It is free and easy to do with FORMED.org. The parish has paid for your membership, simply put in the parish name and Austin at this link.
The Pick of the Week features Saint Teresa of Kolkata.
For Married Couples
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is providing a virtual weekend experience on September 18-20 for couples who want to make their good marriage even better. Learn more at www.austinme.org.
Special Collection: Holy Land
The special collection this weekend is to support the work of the Franciscans working in the Holy Land. The traditional Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land was postponed to this weekend due to the pandemic. Click here for more information.
Prayer for September 11, Patriot Day
Today, Sept. 11, as we observe Patriot Day to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2001 let us pray:
O Lord God, our heavenly Father, regard, we pray, with your divine pity, the pains of all your children. As we remember the horrifying events of Sept. 11, 2001, hold us in the shelter of your enduring love. Grant that the passion of our Lord and his infinite love may make fruitful for good the tribulations of the innocent, the sufferings of the rescuers and the sorrows of the bereaved. We ask this in the name of your son and our brother, who suffered and died for the sake of all people. Amen. (Catholic Health Association of the United States)