St. Paul Catholic Church

We have a new page on our website for the ACTS community.  If you are intereted in getting to know more about this origization or want contact information follow the link below:

ACTS

This area will be used for Mornings With Jesus updates and links.  Click below if you wish to pay tuition online.

Online Payments

For those who are just visiting or "looking" for a new church community, we extend a huge welcome! We think you will find St. Paul to be warm, dynamic and a place to encounter Christ on a personal level. Please contact the office or members of the Welcome Ministry (in the foyer on the second weekend of each month) to register or for more information. Parishioners interested in serving as part of the Welcome Ministry are needed. Thank you! 

Our new email address is:
welcomeministry@saintpaulaustin.org

Join us on Saturday nights for Bingo at St. Paul Catholic Church.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and Bingo is from 7:17 to 9:00 pm.  For dates and times follow the link below.

Bingo Schedule

Join us for a once­in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to the places where Jesus lived, taught, died and rose! Father Johnson will be our Spir­itual Director on this 10-day trip from October 5-14, with only a cost of $3395. For more information contact Gina at ginarollman65@gmail.com or Best Catholic Pilgrim­ages at info@religious-travel.com. 

At its core, tithing is an acknowledgement that the gifts or talents we have were entrusted to us by God, and are intended to be used for His glory and to spread the gospel. Tithing allows parishes to meet day-to-day needs, allocate funds for emergencies and fund future projects. It is understood, that as a community of faith, we are to provide for the needs of the Church. Fr. Hector Vega recommends that we fulfill the needs by tithing 5% of our income to the parish, 4% to charities of our choice, and 1% to the Diocese.

Listed below are tithing guidelines that may help you in deciding your recommended weekly sacrifice to the parish.
 

Dear Friends, 

The intense weeks of Lent capped by Holy Week are behind us. So are the First Communions and Confirmations. As we begin to make plans for the summer, some of us are thinking about the graduation of one of our children or the next big step that one of them might be taking into the married state. Last Sunday was Good Shep­herd Sunday. We honored our mothers and reflected on their vocation and on voca­tions in general. Where the Shepherd has gone, we would want to follow. This wee­kend we're told that in order to follow in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd we must learn the art of loving service. 

John's Gospel does not include an institution of the Eucharist narrative; instead, Je­sus washes his disciples' feet. This theme continues throughout John's Passion. Jesus will be glorified in his death on the cross and in his Resurrection, which is his greatest act of service and the disciples will glorify Jesus in the love they show. This is a type of love that is shown in service and sacrifice. It is difficult to choose to love when faced with hatred and anger. Jesus tells the disciples that all will know that they are his disciples because of the love they show for one another. This descrip­tion of the early Christian community will be repeated in the Acts of the Apostles: "See how they love one another." Christian love is the hallmark of Christianity. We see it lived in the witness of the martyrs. We see it in the example of the lives of the saints. We see it in the holy women and men who live and love daily, making small and large sacrifices for others. A good question to ask ourselves this week is my service on the job, in my family or at school a loving service in the following of our Good Shepherd? 

The Graduation Mass has been scheduled for Sunday, June 2nd at 5:00 pm. If you are graduating from high school, college, or trade school we would like to honor you. Please call the office at 512-280-4460 and leave your name and school.  Be at church at 4:30 pm in your cap and gown.  Looking forward to seeing you.

We are happy to report that the following St. Paul parishioner has earned Academic High Honors for the 3rd marking period: Marina Flores. Con­gratulations to the parents, Gonzalo and Marina Flores, on their daughter's achievement of this Honor distinction. For a student to attain High Honors distinction, he/she must have earned an average GPA of 94 or higher. 

The Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be praying the rosary for the month of May every Monday and Wednesday starting May 1 at 6:30 pm in front of Our Lady of Guadalupe statue. Please join us to pray the rosary. 

Celebrate the Month of Mary at the home of the Blessed Mother! The Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt at 225 Addie Roy Rd. Austin, TX welcomes all to attend the special Marian Masses every Saturday in May at 12pm. Additionally, all are invited to these Marian celebrations: ~Candlelight Rosary - Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm ~24 Hour Adora­tion in Preparation for October Re-Crowning - Friday, May 17 from 1 0:00am to Saturday, May 18 until 10:00am ~Mary's Encounter, A Quarterly Women's Retreat. Topic: The Mari­an Person, Letting Mary Shape My Life - Sat­urday, May 18 from 9:30 am to 12:00pm, Coffee & checkin are at 9:00am, please RSVP to marysencounter@schoenstatt.us ~Feast Day of the Visitation Mass - Friday, May 31 at 7:00pm For more information please visit us on our website www.schoen statt.us 

Help support the needy by donating your slightly used clothing, furniture and household goods. Collection of goods will be held after all masses the weekend of June 8 /9. Please contact Luke with any questions 650-207-1787 

Dear Friends, 

The Encountering Christ campaign, strengthened by your prayer, will allow us to build a vibrant and secure future for the Diocese of Austin in a spirit of stewardship and unity. St. Paul will receive 30% of all funds collected up until our parish goal of $820,000. If we surpass our goal, we will receive 70% of the funds raised above the goal. With the $246,000 coming back to the parish, we will work toward purchasing property for a new church. 
 

Campaign Prayer
 

Good and gracious God,
source of wisdom and generosity,
who, through your ever-present Holy Spirit,
has bestowed upon our diocese in every generation
the means to accomplish the mission of the church,
we humbly ask for the grace to lovingly respond
to your Spirit, leading us in the service of the Gospel
through this Encountering Christ campaign.

May we experience a deep and profound encounter with Christ
so that, transformed through faith, hope and love,
we are moved to respond to the needs of the marginalized,
raise up vibrant parishes, form fruitful ministries
and call forth pastoral leaders.

Asking the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
may the work of this campaign be pleasing to you,
as we await, in joyful hope,
the fullness of your glory.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.