The retreat will be at Eagles Wings Retreat Center, 2805 Ranch Road 2341, Burnet, TX 78611. 
More information to follow as we get closer to the dates. 
 

Registration Form Here 

Please email the completed form to Carlos Mendoza.
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Our Mission: To share the Word of God with children at their level so they may learn to fully participate in the Mass.
 
The term 'Children's Liturgy of the Word' refers to the practice of children leaving the assembly during the Liturgy of the Word and gathering elsewhere to celebrate a separate Liturgy of the Word that is more appropriate to their level of understanding.  At the conclusion of the Penitential Rite before the first Reading. The presiding priest will call the children forward to be sent with their leaders to celebrate in one of the rooms.  The children participate in Gospel proclamation.  We share questions to reflect on what difference God's Word makes in our lives.  We explore what we can do now that we have heard God's Word.  The children make their Profession of Faith, share their prayers/intentions, and learn about stewardship.  The children return to their families at the end of the Prayers of the Faithful before the Offertory.  This ministry is for children from ages 4-11 years old.  All children are welcome that are old enough to sit quietly for 10-15 minutes as an active listener and not distracting to leaders or the other children.  We encourage teens and adults to participate as leaders and assistants.  Parents are welcome to sit with their children.  You can become a Leader or Assistant by attending a brief orientation, observe one session, complete the Ethics & Integrity in Ministry process; and get on the schedule.
 
"Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."  Matthew 19:13-15
 
If interested in become a leader or assistant, please contact Cris Maldonado at (512)785-9184 or [email protected]
 

Each of us in baptism was anointed priest, prophet and king so that we might go forth to minister. Vatican II has reaffirmed our participation in the fullness of ministry as was the tradition in the early church. As Extraordinary Ministers, we have been called to serve God’s people in a very special way. In accepting this responsibility, not only have we agreed to demonstrate our love and understanding of Eucharist, we have also committed to grow in faith by experiencing Eucharist in our daily lives. In ministering to the assembly at Mass and to those unable to attend because of illness or infirmity, we strive to reawaken in each communicant the fullest meaning of Eucharist. As Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion we answer the Lord Jesus’ call to serve. Our service to St. Paul Catholic Community is our way of sharing in our relationship with God while developing an ever deepening commitment to strengthen the spirit of the Body of Christ within the community.

For more information contact the parish office.
 

Ministry Mission Statement:   “The work of the altar should be a labor of love” and while that is certainly true, it is an indescribable privilege to care for the church environment, altars, sanctuaries, flowers and linens.  As necessary, this work is coordinated with other pastoral committees, parishioners and priests to meet the numerous decorative, social and liturgical functions throughout the church year. The goal is to provide a sacred atmosphere so that all may grow in holiness while meeting the needs of the Church.
 
Ministry Activities: Decorate the Chapel, Altar, and Sanctuary for weekend Masses, funerals and special occasions.   
 
Volunteer Opportunities:  If you would like to learn how to arrange flowers, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your hidden floral talent and serve both the Lord and the parish!  Or, if you would rather not arrange flowers but want to assist, please consider serving as a ‘clean-up’ volunteer.  We will gladly share with you what we do.    
 
Seasonal Opportunities:  Assist with Christmas and/or Easter displays and decorating.
  
Contact:  Denise Gran, (512) 949-9437 or [email protected]. 
 

Our response demonstrates the infinite healing love of God. Through the Gabriel Project, new parents receive loving care, spiritual, emotional and material support.

Through the Gabriel Project, members of the local parish community provide a “Good Samaritan” approach to assist new parents in a loving, unconditional, and non-judgmental manner during an unplanned or crisis pregnancy.
 ~ The angel Gabriel's words to the Virgin Mary-Luke 1:30 & 37
"Do not be afraid . . . for nothing will be impossible for God"

WAYS TO HELP

• Pray for a mother and her new baby
• Become an Angel
• Training is one day at a local parish (locations and dates change)
• Ethics and Integrity training
• Volunteer to cook a meal for a mother/family who has just come come home with her baby
• Knit or crochet blankets
• Assist in sorting and pulling donated items from storage
• Assist in donation drives (held once a year or every other year)
• Purchase baby items to donate to the ministry 

Contact: Maria Tamez  
Email: [email protected]

Our Golden ♥ Hearts ministry promotes activities for seniors age 50+ and encourages new members. Activities include trips, presentations by speakers and monthly socials on Friday’s; September through May. The Golden ♥ Hearts enjoy the camaraderie, sharing and growing spiritually toward Christ with other seniors. Members also decide on other special activities throughout the year and supporting the St. Paul Food Pantry.  Brenda Hester 512-415-4850.

Welcome to Council 10209 at St Paul Catholic Church.   We are a Catholic Family Fraternal Service Organization engaging in service activities in the Parish and in our Community. We provide an opportunity for you and your family to implement your Catholic faith’s calling to serve others and to enjoy the company and support of other families from the Parish.  Our website is
 

www.council10209.org

The purpose of the Ladies' Auxiliary is faith, friendship, and service. The Ladies' Auxiliary provides the opportunity for wives, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, sisters, and widows of Knights of Columbus members to come together in fellowship with the primary goal of providing assistance to the Knights of Columbus and the parish priests.
 

Contact:  Kathy Natoli - [email protected]

The proclamation of the Word of God is truly a service to the Church. Lectors bring the living Word of God to the liturgical assembly.  The Word of God is proclaimed and Lectors convey both content and meaning of the readings through proclamation. By rehearsing and understanding the readings prior to proclaiming them at Mass, Lectors assist the members of the parish in participating in the Liturgy of the Word. One or more Lectors participate in the proclamation of the Word of God at each Mass. 

For more information please contact the parish office.
 

ST. PAUL MEN’S CLUB

The St. Paul Men’s Club meets every Saturday morning, roughly 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, to maintain the parish property and complete various repair projects.  Most of the work is outdoors.  Tools are provided.  The Club’s members, mow grass, edge, prune hedges, install posts, paint, and repair or replace broken fixtures or worn-out items on a regular basis.  Not only do they take care of the parish property, but they also maintain the lawn and shrubs at the Rectory nearby.  The work is ongoing.  This loosely knit, committed, hard working group of men, work year-round and they invite others to join and help shoulder the work.  There is a sense of satisfaction in work done for the Lord and the St. Paul community.  All ages, minors with a parent, please, and abilities are invited to join.  The parish property is beautiful thanks to the ongoing efforts of the St. Paul Men’s Club.  If you enjoy mowing, trimming, painting, or any other outdoor projects, the St. Paul Men’s Club is the place for you!  Please contact the St. Paul Men’s Club Coordinator, Luke Ditta, [email protected], with any questions.              

The Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Society) Ministry at St. Paul Catholic Church was established in July 27, 1995.  The mission of the Society is to propagate the love of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, through His Mother, the most blessed “Virgen de Guadalupe.” We are a social and spiritual organization. 
We have several activities throughout the year including fund raisers to accomplish our goals, agendas, charity contributions, maintaining the Virgen de Guadalupe statue, pray the rosary, and participate in the annual Fall Church Festival. We attend Corporate Communion as a group once a month. 
The culmination of our yearly activities is celebrating and paying tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe by organizing and participating at an annual Mass (Las Mañanitas) on December 12 in commemoration of her miraculous apparitions in the year 1531.  On the evening of the same day, other church groups put on a reenactment of the Virgen's apparitions.
The organization meets monthly in the church facilities normally at 11:00 am on Saturdays.  At times throughout the year, we participate in meetings and activities on a regional diocesan basis with other Society organizations.   
Our Spiritual Director is Deacon Michael Marchek. The organization is open to all.
For additional information, we encourage anyone who is interested to call the church office and they will contact you with one of the Society board members.

One of our Ministries at St. Paul is Saint Vincent de Paul (SVDP) . We provide support to families in need in our area. In addition to financial support, SVDP provides a booklet of all the support organizations in the area ( Food banks, counselling,clothing, transportation, work opportunities ) The visits conclude with prayer . Currently all our visits are by phone.
 
Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners , In the past two months SVDP has helped 63 families with either their electric bill or rent assistance.
 
If you need financial assistance please call  512-420-4077 or email [email protected]

To Donate to SVDP please go to  saintpaulaustin.org and in donations click SVDP.

God Bless you, Connie Chavez, St. Paul SVdP President,  512-420-4077

The Welcome Ministry is a small group of parishioners committed to being available in the foyer of the church after all Masses on the second Sunday of each month to assist new parishioners with registering at St. Paul. They also connect parishioners with contacts for each of the ministries at St. Paul, answer questions and send thank you notes to visitors who fill out a visitor connection card.  
For moring information about assisting the Welcome Ministry contact Karen Butler through the parish office.