St. Theresa. Welcome to the Catholic Community of

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1 Welcome to the Catholic Community of St. Theresa Our Mission is to make Disciples for the Lord Jesus Christ and, together in ministry for Him, advance the Kingdom of God Small Drive Austin, Texas (512) (office) (512) (fax) 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 adult baptisms. MARRIAGE- Please call the office for an appointment at least six months in advance of 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)

2 St. Theresa Austin, TX Second Sunday of Lent PARISH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY READINGS Saturday, March 16 Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Mt 5: :00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)...Toni and Ben Conroy Sun, 3/17 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 11 NO Catechesis Classes NO Cornerstone Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Mon, 3/18 SPRING BREAK IS MARCH Divine Mercy Study, 10 a.m. Elmer Hall Rm. 205 Rosary for Peace, 6 p.m., Chapel HISTORY OF HERESY, 7 pm, Family Center Tues, 3/19 Legion of Mary, 5:30 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 101 CROSSROADS, 7:30 p.m., for info sttcrossroads@gmail.com Wed, 3/20 Thurs, 3/21 Fri, 3/22 Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Game Day, 1 p.m., Family Center NO Catechesis Classes Hand Bell Choir, 6:30 p.m., Music Rm. 1 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, 7:30 p.m., Elmer Hall Rm. 201 Bible Study Corinthians, 9:15, Elmer Hall Rm 202 Soup and the Spirit, Noon, Family Center Grief s Courageous Journey, 4 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 101 Baptism Class, 7 p.m., Family Center Rummikub, 12 p.m., Family Center Stations of the Cross, 2 p.m., Church KofC Fish Fry, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Family Center Stations of the Cross, Exposition and Benediction, 7 p.m., Church Sat, 3/23 Music Rehearsal, 4 p.m., Music Rm. 11 Sun, 3/24 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 11 Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Find the Parish Calendar at To schedule events donna-henderson@sttaustin.org. Please include the date and time of your event, the facility requested and any special set up instructions. Sunday, March 17 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Gn 15:5-12, Ps 27:1, 7-9, Phil 3:17-4:1 Lk 9:28b-36 7:30 a.m... 9:00 a.m... 11:30 a.m..parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m..... Will Swartwout Monday, March 18 Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Dn 9:4b-10 Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13 Lk 6: :30 a.m norm Ratliff Tuesday, March 19 SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a 11:30 a.m. Bill Lesso Wednesday, March 20 Jer 18:18-20 Ps 31:5-6, Mt 20: :30 a.m....david Lesso Thursday, March 21 Jer 17:5-10 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Lk 16: :30 a.m. Friday, March 22 Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Ps 105:16-21 Mt 21:33-43, :30 a.m.... Marguerite Hall Saturday, March 23 Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Mi 7:14-15, Ps 103:1-4, 9-12 Lk 15:1-3, :00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)....Fred Holub Sunday, March 24 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Ex 3:1-8a, Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11 1 Cor 10:1-6, Lk 13:1-9 7:30 a.m... 9:00 a.m... 11:30 a.m..parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m......john Gaare

3 Second Sunday of Lent March 17, 2019 RECEPTION FOR DEACON KEITH CARTER MARCH 31ST All are invited to an informal reception to congratulate parishioner Keith Carter who will be ordained a deacon on March 30th and serve his first Masses as deacon at St. Theresa at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 31st. His reception will be at 10:15 a.m., March 31st, in the Family Center, following the 9 a.m. Mass. Light refreshments will be served. Come congratulate Keith and wish him blessings in his new ministry. Please remember him in your prayers. LARGE TURNOUT FOR FR. LARRY S NEW SERIES ON HERESY Mondays evenings at 7 p.m. during Lent join Fr. Larry for a fascinating look at heretics from the days of the early Christians, to Medieval times, to our modern world. The series builds with each class, so don t delay. Gain a better appreciation and understanding of our own faith through the study of alternative Christian thought in this Foundations of Faith Series. No class April 1st. STEWARDSHIP Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal.$43,893 Contribution for Mar $51,003 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! ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH RENEWAL! April 11th, 6:30-9 pm, St. Theresa's Catholic Church NEW SERIES ON DIVINE MERCY BEGINS MARCH 18 This dramatic 10-session film journey about Divine Mercy by Fr. Michael Gaitley interweaves the history of Poland, the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of St. Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of St. John Paul II into a tapestry of wonder and beauty. Study meets Mondays, a.m., Elmer Hall, Rm No cost. Just come. SOUP AND THE SPIRIT FEATURES PSALM 23 Join us each Thursday this Lent following the 11:30 Daily Mass for a delicious lunch of home-made soup lovingly prepared by our own parishioners and experience the 23rd Psalm as a journey of the human soul. Fr. Larry will be offering a reflection each week as he shares the treasures mined from the depths of this psalm and applies them to our daily life and discipleship. Bring a friend. FRIDAY FISH FRY DINNERS DURING LENT The Knights of Columbus provide delicious fish fry dinners Fridays in Lent beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Family Center. Come for a fabulous meal of catfish from Quality Seafood Market, french fries, baked potatoes, hush puppies, coleslaw, and drinks. Desserts for sale by other parish ministries at St. Theresa. Adult plates $10, Children $5. WANT TO AQUIRE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MASS? Join the Ladies of Connections as we begin a new series on The Mass, Tuesday, March 26, at 7:00 pm in the Family Center. For six weeks we will be viewing and discussing Bishop Robert Barron s acclaimed study as it leads us to a deeper understanding of this privileged and transforming encounter with Jesus Christ. Learn how to better fully, consciously, and actively participate in the Holy Mass, the source and summit of the Christian life. Recommit your heart to Christ on April 11th, at the ASCENT parish renewal. Dynamic talks, worship, and adoration. Reserve your place at sttaustin.org/ascent. Free childcare available for early signups. Paul and Christina Godinez Brooklyn Jesus and Ana Gonalez Victoria Vicki Plummer Please welcome through Baptism: Estelle Maren Melendez Parish Penance Service 7 PM April 4th Mark your calendar

4 St. Theresa Austin, TX LITURGY AND MUSIC STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAYS DURING LENT IN THE SANCTUARY 2:00 PM Lead by Senior Adults 7:00 PM With Exposition and Benediction JOIN A CHOIR FOR LENT Adult Choirs Youth Choir Chorister and Angel Choirs Give your gift of song as an offering to God for Lent! Visit sttaustin.org/music-ministry or contact the Dir. of Music Ministry dgirardot@sttaustin.org. CHORISTER AND ANGEL CHOIRS NOW ACCEPTING NEW SINGERS! Join Our Cantate Chorister Choir! Students 2nd 8th grades are welcome! Sing in a choir festival this spring and for Masses in Lent, on Easter Sunday, and during Eastertide. Chorister rehearsal options: Mondays (NEW TIME!) 3:15-4:15 p.m. or Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join St. Theresa Angel Choir All PreK-1st graders welcome! Rehearse Wednesday, 5:30-6:15 p.m. For information contact Director of Music Ministry, Dr. Dan Girardot, dgirardot@sttaustin.org SENIOR ADULTS Our Senior Adult Ministry has many opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth and support, service, and fun. Senior Adult activities include studies, interest groups, trips and table games. For more information on any of the activities listed below, contact Sr. Ann Pennington at (512) x1017 or ann@sttaustin.org. SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES Senior Ladies Travel Group Are you interested in traveling but do not want to go alone? Consider joining our Senior Ladies Travel Group which considers any type of trip from day trips to cruises. This group communicates with its members via . If you have a trip you would like to share with the group, please send the information to Barbara Manley at barbara@manleyonline.com. Rummikub This game combines rummy and mahjong. Players meet in the Family Center on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 12 3 p.m. All are invited. Other Senior Adult activities include Genealogy 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 x 1017 Spiritual Support Visits Sr. Ann Pennington, Minister of Senior Adults and Social Outreach, is available to visit our senior adult parishioners wherever they reside. To request a visit, contact Sr. Ann at (512) ext or at ann@sttaustin.org. REGISTERTRATION NOW ONLINE! MUSIC ALIVE! SACRED MUSIC CAMP JUNE 3-7 All students, 2nd -12th grades are welcome! The camp is June 3-7, 2019, 1-5:30 p.m. and includes choral and instrumental music, accomplished and inspiring instructors and youth mentors, separate tracks for strings, organ, guitar and voice. Registration is now online To be a part of the planning team or for more information, contact the Music Ministry Office at (512) , dgirardot@sttaustin.org CHRISTIAN SOCIAL AWARENESS MESSAGE Pope Francis has framed both abortion and euthanasia as part of what he calls today s throwaway culture where the sick, the poor, the elderly, and the unborn are considered unworthy of protection and dignity by a society that prizes individual prowess and success. (Associated Press) AFTERNOON STATIONS OF THE CROSS Afternoon Stations of the Cross is being offered again at 2 p.m. each Friday this Lent for senior adults and others who prefer to go to Stations of the Cross in the afternoon. The accessible Stations will be held in the church. Senior Adults are recruited to be leaders. Contact ann@sttaustin.org if you are interested in leading.

5 Second Sunday of Lent March 17, 2019 ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL LIVING THE GOSPEL PreK-3 Registration now open Little Flower Catholic Academy Starting in the School Year! STCS is now accepting applications for the school year including PreK-3 through the Online Application portal. For more info or a tour, please contact Rachel Eckert at reckert@st-theresa.org. Check out the new STCS website at st-theresa.org CHILDREN S MINISTRY REGISTRATION OPEN! Vacation Bible School June 10-14, 9 a.m Noon Grades PreK 5th All rising PreK-5th Graders are invited to our Vacation Bible School: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth, June 10-14th, 9 a.m. to Noon, at St. Theresa. More information and registration found at sttaustin.org/vacationbible-school. Volunteers Needed: Adult, high school and middle school volunteers are needed as core team members, station leaders and assistants, and crew leaders. Find a role fit for you at the VBS web page. CRS RICE BOWL is our faith in action program this Lent. Bowls have been sent home with each child to help families build on the Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. YOUTH MINISTRY LENT SERIES FOR TEENS SUNDAY EVENINGS Looking to do something this Lent that has depth without complexity and pressure? Journey towards Easter with other teens with Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens by Katie Prejean McGrady & Tommy McGrady. This simple format offers realistic and engaging spiritual guidance for Lent that includes topics such as relationships, being your best, competition, control, fear, and forgiveness. We ll meet in the Youth Room each Sunday (not 3/17) after the 5 p.m. Mass (6:15-7:30) to check in and discuss the prior week s reflections and go a bit deeper. Being in a group is a great way to hold yourself accountable this Lent and to have some fun doing it! Dinner provided. Second Sunday of Lent We move from the desert to the mountain of the Transfiguration and we are given a glimpse of the Resurrected Christ. But to share in his glory, we must share in the mission that leads to his suffering and death. What death must we die to share Christ s glory? Jesus mission was to the poor and the vulnerable, the outcast and the sinner. KIDS SEE LOVE IN ACTION AT MLF CAMP, JUNE 24-28, STCC More than four walls and a roof, home is a sense of belonging, a source of comfort, and a place where one feels truly loved exactly as made by God. This June 24-28, Mobile Loaves and Fishes Camp at St. Theresa teaches children how they can have a meaningful impact of the lives of the homeless in our community. 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. for grades 1-8. Youth and adult volunteers needed. Registration opens March 1 st at This is love in action. Have you added St. Theresa Catholic Church to your social media yet? Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

6 St. Theresa Austin, TX PARISH AND DIOCESAN NOTICES SUPPER CLUB: ADULT FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT STCC! Supper Club is an opportunity to meet fellow parishioners, enjoy good food, and have an inexpensive evening of fun! This ministry is centered on promoting community within the parish and getting to know one another. Four couples (two single people may pair up) meet four times within a six-month period rotating to each home. It is open to all adult parishioners: single, married, divorced or widowed. Learn more at Sign up by April 22, The next kick off supper at the Family Center is April 26, LENTEN OUTREACH THROUGH CRS RICE BOWL Join St. Theresa and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States during Lent by participating in the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl program. Encounter, pray for and give to help our brothers and sisters in Christ most in need around the world and at home. Follow along each day at crsricebowl.org, with the app, or pick up a cardboard Rice Bowl to be returned Easter weekend. Of each dollar collected, 25 cents stays in the Diocese for serving our community. UPCOMING RETREATS AT CEDARBRAKE IN BELTON The Lenten Day of Reflection will be held March 26 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Father John Guzaldo, pastor of St. Luke Parish in Temple, will present the day by meditating on the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary and the role of our Blessed Mother in those mysteries. $40 cost includes lunch. To register, visit or call (254) A Struggling to Understand Suicide retreat will be held April 6 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is not a full understanding of suicide, but this day will allow for an open discussion and hopefully will bring healing to those who have lost a loved one or a friend to suicide. Dr. Louis Gamino, a clinical psychologist at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, will present. The staff will share some healing reflections and Mass with the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated. $40 cost includes lunch. Register at or call (254) A Holy Thursday and Good Friday Retreat will be held April Come and pray on two of the most sacred days of the year. This silent retreat will begin on Thursday at 4 p.m. with a conference, meal and then Mass of the Lord s Supper at 7 p.m. Friday will be a conference, Stations of the Cross and conclude with the Good Friday liturgy at 3 p.m. The cost for the overnight retreat is $120 for a private room, $85 for a shared room and $55 for commuter. Beverly Collin, Brian Egan and Franciscan Father Albert Haase will lead this retreat. To register, visit or call (254) DIOCESE OF AUSTIN HAS FOUR JOB OPENINGS There are currently job openings at the Diocese of Austin for an accountant, admin, human resources coordinator and an associate director of Catholic school development and marketing. DIRECTORY Parish Office 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 chad-nusbaum@sttaustin.org Financial Officer: Lisa McAdams, x 1014 Lisa-mcadams@sttaustin.org Business Office Assistant: Geneva Moore, x 1003 geneva@sttaustin.org Parish Secretary/Scheduling Donna Henderson ext donna-henderson@sttaustin.org Pastor Administrative Assistant Kari Cruz, x 1006 kari-cruz@sttaustin.org Maintenance and Grounds: John Lawrence john-lawrence@sttaustin.org Director of Liturgy: JD McQueen, x 1031 JD-McQueen@sttaustin.org Director of Music Ministry Daniel Girardot, D.Min., dgirardot@sttaustin.org Senior Ministry/Social Outreach, Dir.: Sister Ann Pennington, D.Min. ext ann@sttaustin.org Communications/Bulletin/Events: Linda Gockel, ext linda-gockel@sttaustin.org Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis: Marie Cehovin, MPM, ext marie-cehovin@sttaustin.org Admin. Assistant for Evangelization and Catechesis: Christine Chow, x 1104 christine-chow@sttaustin.org Director of Children s Ministry: Beverly Riviello, ext beverly-riviello@sttaustin.org Director of Youth Ministry: Liz Canney, ext liz-canney@sttaustin.org School Office, President: Ann Walters, ext 1015 awalters@st-theresa.org