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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 adults baptisms.
MARRIAGE- Please call the office for an appointment at
least six months
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.
Welcome to the Catholic Community of
St. Theresa
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
The Epiphany of the Lord
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK
Sun, 1/6 Knights of Columbus Breakfast Tacos, 8 a.m.— 11 a.m. 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. Confirmation Session, 6:15 p.m. Mon, 1/7 Consoling the Heart of Jesus, 9:30 a.m., Rm 205 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 4 p.m. Elmer Hall, Rm. 102 Rosary for Peace, 6 p.m., Chapel
Tues, 1/8 Legion of Mary, 5:30 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 111 CONNECTIONS, 7 p.m., Family Center Wed, 1/9 CATALYST, 6 a.m., Family Center STCS PTO, 8 a.m., Family Center Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Canasta, 1 p.m., Family Center Catechesis Christmas Prayer Service, 4:20 p.m., Family Center 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 Bible Study Wisdom, 7 p.m., Elmer, Rm. 205 11:30 a.m. Choir, 7:00 p.m., church 9:00 a.m. Choir, 7:30 p.m., Music Room 11 St. Vincent de Paul Society, 7 p.m. Rm. 201 Thurs, 1/10 Bible Study Corinthians, 9:15, Elmer Hall Rm 202 Bible Study Revelation, 9:15, Elmer Rm 205 Grief’s Courageous Journey, 4 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 101 Occasional Choir, 1:15 p.m., Music Room Knights of Columbus, 7:30 p.m., Elmer, 205 Sat, 1/12 Music Rehearsal, 4 p.m., Music Rm. 11 Sun, 1/13 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 11 CORNERSTONE, 10:20 a.m. CATECHESIS CLASSES, 10:20 a.m. Altar Server Training, 12:30 p.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. High School Youth Ministry, 6:15 p.m., gym
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, January 5 Saint John Neumann, Bishop
1 Jn 3:11-21 Ps 100:1b-5 Jn 1:43-51 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)……………...….Rose Marie Avery †
Sunday, January 6
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12
7:30 a.m……………………….…Mary Lou and Carlos Ancira 9:00 a.m………………………….…Gerry † and Mike Jorrisen 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m…………….…………………………………………..
Monday, January 7 Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest
1 Jn 3:22-4:6 Ps 2:7b-8, 10-12a Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 11:30 a.m.………………………………………..William Scott
Tuesday, January 8 1 Jn 4:7-10 Ps 72:1-4, 7-8 Mk 6:34-44
11:30 a.m……………...…………………...…Bud Schauerte †
Wednesday, January 9
1 Jn 4:11-18 Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 Mk 6:45-52 11:30 a.m…………………………..…………....Hanse Family
Thursday, January 10
1 Jn 4:19-5:4 Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17 Lk 4:14-22a 8:00 a.m.……………………..………………………………. 11:30 a.m……………………………………………………..
Friday, January 11 1 Jn 5:5-13 Ps 147:12-15, 19-20 Lk 5:12-16
11:30 a.m………………………………......Regina Gschwin †
Saturday, January 12
1 Jn 5:14-21 Ps 149:1-6a, 9b Jn 3:22-30 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)……………...….Donald Streetman †
Sunday, January 13
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 29:1-4, 9b-10 Acts 10:34-38
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 7:30 a.m……………………….……………………………….. 9:00 a.m………………………….………………………….…. 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m…………….……………………………...Tessie Tess
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD The Epiphany marks the arrival of visitors, identified in Scripture as the magi, to the place where Jesus was born. Wish someone a Merry Christmas today! An easy way to evangelize is to wish someone a Merry Christmas during the Christ-mas season after December 25 and explain why. The liturgical season of Christ-mas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
NEW BIBLE STUDIES BEGIN IN JANUARY OF THE BOOK OF
REVELATION AND THE BOOK OF WISDOM Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is an intriguing look at one of the most talked-about books in Scripture. You will learn what all the mysterious figures and images in the Book of Revelation represent, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ. Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come begins on Thurs-day, January 10 at 9:15 a.m. For more information or to register, visit sttaustin.org/revelation, or contact Christine Chow at 512-275-7260 or [email protected].
WISDOM STUDY BEGINS JANUARY 9TH Scripture and the Tradition of the Catholic Church provide an abundance of wisdom, though it can often be challenging to apply it to our lives. Wisdom: God’s
Vision for Life begins Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Visit sttaustin.org/wisdom. Facilitators are needed for this study; please contact Christine Chow at 512-275-7260, [email protected].
RSVP BY JAN. 7TH FOR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS If you are celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2019 and would like to participate in our Anniversary Mass, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m., please RSVP by Monday, Jan. 7th. The years being celebrated are 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 – and any year after 50 years. Register by
January 7th on the parish website or using a flyer located in the Narthex. Please return the form to the parish office by Monday, January 7th.
FR. HAI IS COMING TO CONNECTIONS Come join the Ladies of Connections on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 pm in the Family Center to hear Fr. Hai’s inspiring vocation story. Then, Tuesday, January 15, return for the Premier of Bishop Robert Barron’s 6-week series, Untold Blessings: Three Paths to Holiness. All women of the parish are invited to Connections at any time. Start off the new year by surround-ing yourself with the warm fellowship of other women!
WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOUR NEW BABY If you are expecting a baby or have recently had a baby, consider scheduling a Baby Dedication at a Mass at St. Theresa. This is a wonderful opportunity to dedicate your child to God and for the congregation to pray over the child and welcome him or her. Please contact the parish office to schedule.
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord January 6, 2019
STEWARDSHIP
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SCHEDULE A
MASS INTENTION? Mass intentions can be sched-
uled for people who have died or people who are living, people who are sick or people who are well,
an individual or a couple or a fam-ily, even a ministry. If you would like to schedule a Mass intention
at St. Theresa, please visit the par-ish office. Often people donate $5 per intention.
Flowers On The Altar Donating altar flowers is a nice way of remembering and honoring those we love. If you would like to remember or honor someone in this special way, please call or stop by the Church Office to sign up and bring your donation. Thank you!
Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal….$43,893 Contribution for Dec. 22-23...$43,984 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!
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SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY Our Senior Adult Ministry has many opportunities this fall for fellowship, spiritual growth and support, service, and fun. Senior Adult social activities include informational speakers, interest groups, trips and table games. For more information on any of the activities listed below, contact Sr. Ann Pennington at (512) 451-5121 x1017 or [email protected].
SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES
Singles Over 60 Lunch
Singles over 60 are invited to meet for lunch at Maggiano Little Italy, in the Domain, Jan. 8, 11:30 a.m. Afterward we will proceed to the Family Center to make sandwiches for Mobile Loaves and Fishes. RSVP to Evelyn Monnich 512 836 2793, [email protected]
Canasta Club This group meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Family Center.All levels of experience are welcome! Come join the fun!
Book Club The next book club meeting will be January 14th at 10 a.m. in the Library Lobby of Elmer Hall. We have chosen to read The Baker’s Secret by Stephen Kiernan. First timers are welcome to join us.
Other Senior Adult activities include Senior Ladies Travel 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 in their homes, in assisted living, nursing
homes, rehabilitation facilities, or hospitals. To request a visit for yourself or for a loved one, contact Sr. Ann at (512) 451-5121 ext. 1017 or at [email protected].
LITURGY AND MUSIC
During the season of Christmas we remember with gratitude the gift of service given by so many liturgical ministers during the busy holiday season. Thank you to all of our parish priests, deacons, acolytes, staff, and our many liturgical ministry volunteers: music ministers, church art, environment and flower team, lectors, extraordinary ministers of holy communion, altar servers, hospitality ministers, ushers, greeters, ministers of care, sacristans, altar care, altar linens, flower and plant care, and those who provided support through extra time, donations and ministry during the holidays.
We wish you Peace and Blessings Throughout the New Year!
WEDNESDAY CHOIR REHARSALS RESUME JAN. 9 We thank ALL our music ministers for their wonderful ministry at many extra masses during the Christmas season! “I will be glad and rejoice in you: I will sing praise to your name, O Lord most High.” (Psalm 9)
SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 3-7, 2019 MUSIC ALIVE! SACRED MUSIC CAMP
SACRED MUSIC CAMP has a special focus this year! All
students, 2nd -12th grades are welcome! We will learn music and voice techniques, create an instrumental ensemble, and share faith through sacred music. The camp is open to all and runs Monday- Friday, June 3-7, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration information will be on our parish website in the new year. Special tracks will be offered for Middle and High School for Strings, Winds, Organ, Guitar and Voice.... availability is based upon response for each track. To be a part of the planning team that meets in Janu-ary and February or for more information, contact the Music Ministry Office at (512) 451-5132, [email protected].
DROP IN FOR A CHOIR REHEARSAL IN CHURCH Parishioners are always welcome to sit in church and listen to a choir rehearsal as a way to draw near to God through the prayer of music. You can also listen to a choir you might not get to hear at the Mass you regularly attend. The full rehearsal schedule can be found on page two of the bulletin except when the choir is on break. For more information on all the choirs and music ministries visit sttaustin.org/music-ministry, or contact Music Director Dr. Dan Girardot at [email protected] 512-451-5132.
Sr. Ann Develops Bible Study for Senior Adults at Brookdale Using her expertise from her Doctor of Ministry thesis, Sr. Ann will begin a Bible Study for residents of Brookdale Northwest Hills in January. Learn more about this custom approach to faith for-mation for seniors at sttaustin.org.
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord January 6, 2019
LIVING THE GOSPEL
Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord
In Christ there is no east or west, north or south. There is no distinction of Jew or Greek, slave or
freedom, male or female. We are all one in the Lord. The commitment to life, charity and justice by the
church is rooted in Christ who came for each of us. The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord helps us to
focus on the reality that we are all called to sit around the table without regard to distinction.
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SUNDAY PREVIEW DAY
Thinking of sending you child to STCS? Visit our school on Sunday,
Jan. 27th, 12:45—2 p.m. In the Great Room of Elmer Hall
register at bit.ly/stcsvisit
Save the Date— February 1, 2019
Don’t forget to give to the St. Theresa Fund https://www.st-theresa.org/
product/st-theresa-fund
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
High School Youth Ministry is open to all High School teens and meets Sunday from 6:15-7:30 in the gym unless otherwise noted.
High School Youth Ministry Meets: January 13th, 6:15-7:30 January 27th, 6:15-7:30 For updates text STHSYM to 84576. For more information, to be a parent volun-teer, or to join the HSYM Parents Flocknote, email [email protected]
SUBSCRIBE TO FLOCKNOTE Would you like to know more about some of the ministries and adult faith formation opportunities at St. Theresa? Subscribe to St. Theresa Flocknote and select to receive information from the areas that interest you. To join sign in at flocknote.com/StTheresaCatholicChurch1 or text stcc to the number 84576. Questions? Contact Linda Gockel at [email protected] for help.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Come honor Sarah Antenora, at the annual Saints and Scholars Awards Dinner on January 19th . https://www.csdatx.org/celebrating-catholic-schools.
5th Grade Catechesis students heard a talk from Gil Koss of St. Vincent de Paul and then made Christmas cards with scripture verses for the SVDP clients.
Catechesis Classes Resume January 6th
St. Theresa • Austin, TX
PARISH AND DIOCESAN NOTICES
SUPPORT FOR THOSE CARING FOR THE CHRONICALLY ILL Are you a caregiver for a loved one or a dear friend suffering from a long-term illness or disease? If so, you are invited to join our Caregiver Support Group which meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Elmer
Hall, Rm. 201. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5.
LET’S PRAY FOR EACH OTHER St. Theresa has a Prayer List that is updated weekly. There are many in our parish who are requesting that you pray for their intentions. You can find the prayer list link on the homepage of our website or printed and available in the Narthex each week. You can also request prayers in the Narthex and on the parish website.
NEW SHRINE ON CAMPUS Workers have been constructing a new shrine to house a new statue of Our Lady of Grace thanks to a generous anonymous donation made to the parish. This will be a welcoming place for all for meditation and prayer.
CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND ST. THERESA HONOREE The annual Celebrating Catholic Schools awards dinner will be Jan. 19 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin featuring guest speaker Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS, a Catholic outreach program for college students. Parishioner and school parent, Sarah Antenora, will be recognized as our “unsung” hero. For tickets go to csdatx.org/celebrating-catholic-schools
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL? This year the STCS Open House will be held on a Sunday, January 27, after 11:30 Mass, from 12:45 -2:00 p.m. in Elmer Hall, Great Room. Preview Sunday kicks off Catholic Schools Week and is an opportunity for prospective parents to learn more about STCS and to hear from students and parents about their school experience. Prospective families can register at bit.ly/stcsvisit.
UPCOMING RETREATS AT CEDARBRAKE
The Saying Yes Retreat will be offered Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Saying yes to God as Mary did so long ago can fill us with God’s joy and lead to our own transformation. Presenter and author, Sally Robb, will use her own life experiences to show how to say a deeper yes to our Lord. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. For more information and to register, visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436. A Healing Pilgrimage Retreat on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes will be held Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cedarbrake. This retreat will have talks on the great love of Mary, the message of Lourdes and it will include praying the rosary and Mass with the sacrament of anointing. Father Albert Haase, Beverly Collin and Brian Egan will facilitate the day. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. For more information and to register, visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST TACOS will be sold following the
7:30 and 9 a.m. Mass Jan. 6. This month help us support a Diocesan seminarian.
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]
Baptisms/Parish Secretary Mary Lou Ancira, ext. 1002 [email protected]
Pastor Administrative Assistant Kari Cruz, x 1006
Facilities: [email protected]
Maintenance and Grounds: John Lawrence, Reuben
Martin, and Howard McDonald
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]
Director of Communications and 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]
Children’s Ministry Director: Beverly Riviello, ext. 1027 [email protected] Youth Ministry Director: Liz Canney, ext. 1005 [email protected]
School Office, 512-451-7105 President: Ann Walters, ext 1015 [email protected]
