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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 prior to 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

The Feast of the Holy Family

ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK

Sun, 12/30 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 11 NO CORNERSTONE, NO CATECHESIS CLASSES Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. No Youth Ministry Mon, 12/31 Music Rehearsal for 6 p.m. Mass, 5 p.m. SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER

OF GOD, Holy Day of Obligation, 6 p.m.

(Vigil)

Tues, 1/1 Music Rehearsal for 10 a.m. Mass, 9:15 a.m. SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Holy Day of Obligation, 10:00 a.m., church Wed, 1/2 11:30 Mass Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Game Day, 1 p.m., Family Center No Catechesis Classes No Choir Rehearsals St. Vincent de Paul Society, 7 p.m. Rm. 201 Thurs, 1/3 11:30 Mass Grief’s Courageous Journey, 4 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 101 Fri, 1/4 Ladies Club, 9:30 a.m., Family Center 11:30 Mass Sat, 1/5 Catechist Reflection and Renewal, 9 a.m. Elmer Hall Great Room Music Rehearsal, 4 p.m., Music Rm. 11 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.

Find the Parish Calendar at www.sttaustin.org To schedule events email: marylou-ancira@sttaustin.org. Please include the date and time of your event, the facility requested and any special set up instructions.

MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY READINGS

Saturday, December 29

FIFTH DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop, Martyr

1 Jn 2:3-11 Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6 Lk 2:22-35 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)……………………... .Linda Howard

Sunday, December 30

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Ps 128:1-5 Col 3:12-21 Lk 2:41-52

7:30 a.m………………………………..………………………. 9:00 a.m……………………………………..…Reuben Martin 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m…………….………………...…Mary Frances Ramos

Monday, December 31 Saint Sylvester 1, Pope

1 Jn 2:18-21 Ps 96:1-2, 11-13 Jn 1:1-18 6:00 p.m. (Vigil)……………………………………………….

Tuesday, January 1

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Nm 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21

10:00 a.m……………...………………………………………..

Wednesday, January 2

Saint Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, Doctors of the Church

1 Jn 2:22-28 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 1:19-28 11:30 a.m…………………………..………...Patricia Conlan †

Thursday, January 3

The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29-3:6 Ps 98:1, 3cd-6 Jn 1:29-34

11:30 a.m.……………………..……………………………….

Friday, January 4 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:7-10 Ps 98:1, 7-9 Jn 1:35-42

11:30 a.m………………………………......…Iris Schaelicke †

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…………….…………………………………………..

HOLY DAY, JANUARY 1ST January 1st is the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation. The feast is a celebration of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus. Masses will be celebrated at: December 31st—6:00 p.m. (Vigil) January 1st 10:00 a.m.

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 christine-chow@sttaustin.org.

“Wisdom is seeing with God’s eyes.” – Pope Francis

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, or contact Christine Chow at 512-275-7260, christine-chow@sttaustin.org.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS – JANUARY 12th St. Theresa Catholic Church will celebrate an Anniversary Mass for all those who are celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2019. The years are 20, 25, 30,

35, 40, 45, 50 – and after 50 years, each year is a blessing to be celebrated. The Mass will be on Saturday, January 12th at 5 p.m. 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.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SCHEDULE A MASS INTENTION? Mass intentions can be scheduled 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 family, even a ministry. If you would like to schedule a Mass intention at St. Theresa, please visit the parish office. Often people donate $5 per intention.

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOUR NEW BABY If you are expecting a baby or have recently had a ba-by, consider scheduling a Baby Dedication at a Mass at St. Theresa. This is a wonderful opportunity to dedi-cate 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 parish office closes at 1 p.m. New Year’s Eve and will be closed New

Year’s Day. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Feast of the Holy Family December 30, 2018

STEWARDSHIP

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

St. Vincent de Paul Society Collection

A Second Collection taken up the 1st Sunday of each month generates funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Society to provide some relief to the needy of Austin. Your generosity next week will be greatly appreciated.

During the month of November our St. Theresa conference saw 33 families and helped 84 individuals with their rent, utility bills, prescrip-tions, and other essentials. We also provided information as to where additional assistance might be available. Spiritual assistance was also provided through prayer and information regarding the Catholic Faith. We thank you for your continuing support!

Welcome into our faith community

of St. Theresa through Baptism:

Luke Joseph Fore

Evelyn Catherine Curtin

Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal….$43,893 Contribution for Dec. 15-16…$42,638 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 ann@sttaustin.org.

SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES

Genealogy Club

If you are interested in learning more about your ancestry please consider joining our parish genealogy club which meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 101.

Bridge Club Join us to play bridge any Wednesday from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the Family Center. All levels of experience are welcome! We are a social group who enjoys playing bridge and we are happy to help those with questions. If you don’t wish to come every week, be sure to make the 2nd an 4th Wednesdays when the most people come to play.

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 ann@sttaustin.org.

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, dgirardot@sttaustin.org.

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 dgirardot@sttaustin.org 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 Feast of the Holy Family December 30, 2018

LIVING THE GOSPEL

Feast of the Holy Family

Each of us was made by God, created in God's image and called to an authentic and holy life in Christ through the grace of the Holy Spirit. In keeping true to our commitment to raising children in the faith, we must continue to transmit the full truth concerning the human person at every stage from conception to natural death. May we focus not only on the gifts of family life, but also the family as the basis of a peaceful and just society.

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 liz-canney@sttaustin.org

SUBSCRIBE TO E-BULLETIN Do you like to be in the know? Subscribe to the parish E-Bulletin and get the bulletin two days early, plus other news and links of

interest. If you do not receive the E-Bulletin, contact Linda Gockel at linda-gockel@sttaustin.org to be added to the mailing list.

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

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PARISH AND DIOCESAN NOTICES

LADIES CLUB PLAYS BRIDGE JANUARY 4 The Ladies' Club will hold its next meeting on Friday, January 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Center. After refreshments and a short business meeting, we will play Dubbs Bridge. (No experience is needed!) All women of the parish are warmly invited. Afterwards we may attend the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

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

UPCOMING RETREATS AT CEDARBRAKE

A Biblical Institute will be held Jan. 4-6 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Franciscan Father Bill Burton will present this study on the Gospel of John. Cost is $250 for a private room, $210 per person for a shared room and $125 for commuters. For more information and to register, visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436. 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

larry-covington@sttaustin.org

Associate Pastor: Reverend Hai Nguyen

hai-nguyen@sttaustin.org

Deacons: • Tony Pynes, deaconpynes@gmail.com • George Zacek, gzacek@sttaustin.org

Chief Operating Officer: Chad Nusbaum, ext. 1071 chad-nusbaum@sttaustin.org

Financial Officer: Lisa McAdams, x 1014 Lisa-mcadams@sttaustin.org

Business Office Assistant: Geneva Moore, x 1003 geneva@sttaustin.org

Baptisms/Parish Secretary Mary Lou Ancira, ext. 1002 marylou-ancira@sttaustin.org

Pastor Administrative Assistant Kari Cruz, x 1006

kari-cruz@sttaustin.org

Facilities: scheduling@sttaustin.org

Maintenance and Grounds: John Lawrence, Reuben

Martin, and Howard McDonald

Director of Liturgy: JD McQueen, x 1031 JD-McQueen@sttaustin.org

Director of Music Ministry Daniel Girardot, D.Min., 512-451-5132

dgirardot@sttaustin.org

Senior Ministry/Social Outreach, Dir.: Sister Ann Pennington, D.Min. ext. 1017 ann@sttaustin.org

Director of Communications and Events: Linda Gockel, ext. 1009 linda-gockel@sttaustin.org

Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis:

Marie Cehovin, MPM, ext. 1008 marie-cehovin@sttaustin.org

Admin. Assistant for Evangelization and Catechesis:

Christine Chow, x 1104 christine-chow@sttaustin.org

Children’s Ministry Director: Beverly Riviello, ext. 1027 beverly-riviello@sttaustin.org Youth Ministry Director: Liz Canney, ext. 1005 liz-canney@sttaustin.org

School Office, 512-451-7105 President: Ann Walters, ext 1015 awalters@st-theresa.org