Diocese of Austin

St. Theresa Catholic Church 4311 Small Dr. ~ Austin, TX 78731 ~ 512-451-5121 ~ sttaustin.org

December 1, 2019

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For morFor more information about:For more information about: BAPTISM—Contact Donna Henderson, parish secretary. MARRIAGE— Contact Kari Cruz (x1006) at least six months in advance of the wedding. FUNERALS—Contact Kari Cruz (x1006) for arrangements.

For more information about: BAPTISM—Contact Donna Henderson, parish secretary. MARRIAGE— Contact Kari Cruz (x1006) at least six months in advance of the wedding. FUNERALS—Contact Kari Cruz (x1006) for arrangements. BECOMING CATHOLIC— Contact Amy Allert (x1008).

MASS TIMES Monday—Friday | 11:30 AM Saturday | 5:00 PM Sunday | 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 11:30 AM, 5 PM RECONCILIATION Saturday | 4-4:45 PM, or by appointment

OFFICE HOURS Mon—Friday | 9 AM—5 PM

WELCOME to St. Theresa Parish! We are glad you are here and want to walk with you no matter where you are on your journey of faith. Rev. Larry Covington Pastor Rev. Hai Nguyen Associate Pastor

INTRODUCTORY RITES

Processional Hymn—Awaken, Sleepers Please stand

Collect—Please pray silently with the celebrant Please sit

Invocation

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Penitential Act—see inside cover of red hymnal for text

Lord Have Mercy

THE LITURGY of the WORD

First Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5

This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come, the mountain of

the LORD's house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations

shall stream toward it; many peoples shall come and say: "Come, let us climb the LORD's mountain, to

the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths." For

from Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. He shall judge between

the nations, and impose terms on many peoples. They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their

spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for

war again. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!

Lector The word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 122:1-9

Second Reading – Romans 13:11-14

Brothers and sisters: You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our

salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then

throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves properly as in the

day, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in promiscuity and lust, not in rivalry and jealousy. But put on

the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

Lector The word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Gospel—Matthew 24:37-44

Deacon The Lord be with you. People And with your spirit. Deacon A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. People Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to his disciples: "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.

In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the

day that Noah entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So

will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and

one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left.

“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the

master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed

awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not

expect, the Son of Man will come."

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily Please sit

Apostles’ Creed—see inside cover of red hymnal for text Please stand

General Intercessions

Announcements Please sit

Gospel Alleluia—cf. Psalm 85:8 Please stand

Verse: Show us Lord, your love;

and grant us your salvation.

THE LITURGY of the EUCHARIST

Presentation of the Gifts

Offertory Hymn — City of God, Jerusalem

Offertory Anthem Long Expected Dawn, Marolli (9:00)

E’en So Lord Jesus, Manz OR Conditur alme siderum, Girardot (11:30)

Invitation to Prayer—see inside cover of hymnal for text

Prayer over the Offerings

Holy, Holy, Holy

Please kneel for the Eucharistic Prayer, as you are able.

Memorial Acclamation

THE COMMUNION RITE Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace

Lamb of God

Please kneel as you are able.

Communion Hymn—My Soul in Stillness Waits

Prayer after Communion Please stand

Communion Antiphon

THE CONCLUDING RITES

Hymn of Thanksgiving—When the King Shall Come Again

Blessing

Dismissal

All eucharistic acclamations taken from Mass for St. Theresa, Covington All music in this worship aid is reprinted with permission under the following license: OneLicense.net #A-702171

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First Sunday of Advent

PARISH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK

Sun, 12/1 Giving Tree Outreach, Narthex K of C Breakfast Tacos, Family Center, after 7:30 and 9 a.m. Masses Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 2 Rehearsal for Lessons and Carols, 12:45 p.m. church Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 2 High School Youth Group, 6:15 p.m. Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Mon, 12/2 ST Mom’s Endow Study, 8 a.m., Rm. 201 Rosary for Peace, 6 p.m., Chapel Music Rehearsal, Lessons & Carols 7 p.m. Tues, 12/3 Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Rm. 201 Legion of Mary, 5:30 p.m., Elmer, Rm 201 CROSSROADS Young Adults, 6:30 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 104 Connections, 7:00 p.m., Family Center Wed, 12/4 CATALYST, 6 a.m., Family Center Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Game Day, 1 p.m., Family Center Catechesis Classes, 4:20 p.m., Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 4:30 p.m., Rm. 102 Angel Choir, 5:30 p.m., Rm. 1 Cantate Chorister, 5:30 p.m., Rm. 2 Handbell Choir, 6:30 p.m., Rm. 1 Romans Bible Study, 7 p.m., Elmer, Rm. 202 St. Vincent de Paul Society, 7 p.m. Elmer 201 11:30 Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m, Church 9:00 Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Rm. 2 Thurs, 12/5 Romans Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Elmer, Rm. 202 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 2 pm Rm 102 Grief’s Courageous Journey, 4 p.m., Elmer 201 Fri, 12/6 1ST FRIDAY EUCHARISITIC ADORATION with Benediction and Confession, church MYC, 9:30 a.m., Family Center Ladies Club Christmas Lunch, 12 p.m., Family Center Sat, 12/7 Music Rehearsal, 2 p.m., Music Rm. 2 Giving Tree Outreach, Narthex FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS, 7 p.m. TREE LIGHTING, ADVENT PARTY, 8 p.m. Sun, 12/8 Giving Tree Outreach, Narthex Holiday Nut Sales after Masses Cornerstone 10:15 a.m., Family Center Catechesis, MS Youth Group, 10:20 a.m. Altar Server Training, 12:45 Confirmation Make up session, 3 p.m., Rm 104 Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 2 High School Youth Group, 6:15 p.m. Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m.

MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY READINGS

Saturday, November 30 SAINT ANDREW, APOSTLE

Rom 10:9-18 Ps 19:8-11 Mt 4:18-22 5:00 p.m.…………………………..………Fr. Neville Janzse †

Sunday, December 1 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

1: Is 2:1-5 Ps 122:1-9 Rom 13:11-14 Mt 24:37-44 7:30 a.m…...……………………..…………..…Judith Casey † 9:00 a.m……………………………………….…Liz Canney † 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m……………………………………….....Kathy Miller

Monday, December 2 Is 4:2-6 Ps 122:1-9 Mt 8:5-11

11:30 a.m……………………………………..…Wyatt Messex

Tuesday, December 3 Saint Francis Xavier, Priest

1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Ps 117:1bc, 2 Mk 16:15-20 11:30 a.m. ……….…………………….…..…Tristan Swartout

Wednesday, December 4 Saint John Damascene, Priest, Doctor of the Church

Is 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-6 Mt 15:29-37 11:30 a.m……………………………...……Mona Ridgeway †

Thursday, December 5

Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a Mt 7:21, 24-27 9:30……………………………...……………Joseph Hayden †

Friday, December 6

Saint Nicholas, Bishop Is 29:17-24 Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 Mt 9:27-31

8:30 a.m………………………. James F. and Edith O’Leary † 11:30 a.m………………………………….....……Pat Briggs †

Saturday, December 7

Saint Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Eph 3:8-12 Ps 89:2-5, 21-22, 25, 27 Jn 10:11-16

5:00 p.m.…………………………..………..…Bonnie Burke †

Sunday, December 8 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Rom 15:4-9 Mt 3:1-12 7:30 a.m…...……………………..…………...Bud Schaurete † 9:00 a.m………………….…Ellen Skelly † and Peggy Berry † 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m………………………………..……Walter and Emily

PARISH ADVENT SCHEDULE ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,” Mark 1:3. Make this a glorious Advent and Christmas by celebrating the season with your parish family. We will be featuring reflections and activities in the bulletin each week. Join us for daily Mass at 11:30 a.m. and for these special activities:

December 6— Eucharistic Adoration, with Benediction, 7 a.m.—8 a.m.

December 7— Lessons and Carols and Parish Advent Party, 7 p.m.

December 17— Parish Advent Penance Service, 7 p.m.

December 22—Church Christmas Decorating Party (after the 5 p.m.

Sunday Mass, pizza provided)

SENIOR ADULT OUTING TO COMMUNITY FIRST VILLAGE Join senior adults of the parish for an outing Saturday, Dec. 14, to the Community First! Village of Lights event. Enjoy a choreographed light show with music, shopping at their Advent Market which offers handcrafted gifts created by residents of the Village, a holiday-themed movie and refreshments available for purchase. We will carpool from the church parking lot at 5:00 p.m. and return around 9:30 p.m. RSVP to Community First! at mlf.org/event/village-of-lights. Contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 451-5121 or at ann@sttaustin.org.

PARISH FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

AND ADVENT PARTY THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 7

All are invited to The Festival of Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, which continues with a lighting ceremony and Advent party featuring caroling, light food and drink and craft activities. Please share in the generosity of the season by bringing a finger food item for the party to the Family Center anytime on Friday, Dec. 6th or on Saturday, Dec. 7th after 4:30 p.m. Please bring a finger food item that corresponds with the first letter of your last name: A – H: Vegetables or Fruit

I – Q: Crackers, Cheese or Meat Slice R – Z: Cookies or Sweet Treats

ANNUAL PARISH CHRISTMAS OUTREACH Please join in the Parish Christmas Project supporting Foundation Communities, a local nonprofit agency providing affordable housing for thousands of low-income, working families here in Austin – many unable to afford to buy Christmas gifts this year. Please stop by the giving trees in the Narthex after Mass, Nov. 30—Dec. 8, and take an ornament with a gift written on it to purchase, or take a form to sponsor a family for the holidays. Donated items must be returned to the collection boxes in the Narthex by Tuesday, Dec. 10. Sign up at sttaustin.org.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES Dec. 24th—4 p.m. (gym and church), 6:30 p.m., 12 a.m. midnight

Dec. 25th– 10 a.m.

First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2019

STEWARDSHIP

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal…...$43,893 Contributions Nov. 16-17..…...$36,767 There are many different ways to give. To learn more about online giving, automatic bank withdrawals, texting-to-give and more see our website sttaustin.org/ways-to-give or contact Geneva in the parish office. Thank you!

Jack and Clare Thornton

Please Welcome through Baptism:

Riley Patrick Murphy

St. Vincent de Paul

There is a second collection today for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Your generosity helps our St. Theresa conference help the poor in our area with emergency needs.

ONLINE GIVING SAVES TIME

Did you know online giving is easier for you, easier for our money-counters and bookkeepers, and saves postage and paper? It’s time to make the switch. Simply go to our Ways to Give page at sttaustin.org/ways-to-give and follow the directions for creating an account. If you need any assistance at all, contact Geneva in the parish office at 512-451-5121 x1003 or Geneva@sttaustin.org. Thank you!

First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2019

LIVING THE GOSPEL

First Sunday of Advent

“Active waiting for the Lord means not allowing yourself to be lulled into purely private interests at your home or apartment, but donating your attention, time and talents. It implies sharing your strengths and accepting your weaknesses in your parish, school, community work, and in society at large,” said Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. How can you “actively wait” for Christ this Advent?

ST. THERESA SCHOOL

STCS INFO SESSIONS, TOURS AND SHADOW DAYS AVAILABLE Wednesday, Dec. 4th from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m Join St. Theresa’s Catholic school administrators for a school information session in the school library. Learn more about our wonderful school and pick up an admissions packet. January 26, Preview Sunday – Open House Hear from students, teachers and parents at this great event during Catholic Schools Week. Personal Tours The best way to see our school is through an individualized tour of our campus. We also welcome prospective students to shadow 1st through 8th graders to get a feel for what it is like to be a student at STCC, feel the energy, see the students and teachers in action and ask questions. Contact Rowena Parks rparks@st-theresa.org or (512) 451-7105 ext. 1015 to schedule a tour today. RSVP or enroll at st-theresa.org/admissions. Classes are filling fast! Get your application in before it’s too late!

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H.S. YOUTH: REGISTER FOR STEUBENVILLE LONE STAR

Life Teen Steubenville Youth Conferences strengthen and inspire teens and youth groups in their collective journeys with Christ. Evangelistic in nature, these weekend conferences are both a great “introduction” to the Gospel message and offer moving experiences of prayer and fellowship for your youth group regulars. Join us for a weekend of engaging talks and liturgies, inspiring music, and overwhelming joy June 19-21, 2020 in Irving, Texas. Contact Chase Crouse at 512-451-5121 or chase-crouse@sttaustin.org.

YOUTH

PASTRY BRAIDS HELP M.S. STUDENTS AFFORD CAMP

All are invited to help support our Middle School Youth Group in their first fundraiser to attend Camp Wild Sky this summer! We are selling delicious pastries called Butter Braids. With a variety of flavors this is a perfect breakfast pastry or desert for the holiday season. Please visit our online store to order! All Butter Braids will be

delivered to the Church on December 17th and must be picked up that day. Look for online communications with a link for ordering or contact Chase-Crouse@sttaustin.org.

Senior Adult Book Club will discuss The Nineteenth

Christmas by James Patterson on Tuesday, December 10th at 1 p.m.

in Elmer Hall, Rm. 201.

Fourth graders receive Miraculous Medals in special ceremony Nov. 21.

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PARISH AND DIOCESAN NOTICES

LADIES’ CLUB CHRISTMAS GATHERING DEC. 6 The Ladies' Club will meet at noon on Friday, December 6. We will attend the 11:30 a.m. Mass, then enjoy a festive Christmas gathering. Please bring a salad or sandwiches to share. Desserts will be provided by the Ladies' Club. Gifts for veterans welcome. All women of the parish are warmly invited.

JOIN A CHOIR AND SING

FOR CHRISTMAS! Adults, children and youth, you are invited to join a choir to sing for the Advent and Christmas season! Contact Dr. Dan Girardot dgirardot@sttaustin.org, or see the parish website for details sttaustin.org/music-ministry.

MORNING WITH SANTA, SATURDAY, DEC. 14TH St. Theresa Mom's group is hosting a Morning with Santa on Saturday, Dec.14th from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Great Room of Elmer Hall. All are welcome to come by for a visit with Santa. Please bring a plate of cookies or treats to share. Beverages and small gifts for the children are provided, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. Contact kathleenearthman@gmail.com for more information.

VOCATION DISCERNMENT RETREAT NEXT MONTH IN BELTON The Heart of Jesus Retreat will be held Dec. 18-20 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. This retreat is open to seniors in high school and men 18 to 35 years old. Father Jonathan Raia and other priests and seminarians will lead participants in learning how to embrace their identity and journey through the discernment of their vocation. The registration fee for this retreat is $35, which covers lodging, food and retreat materials. Details are available at www.godiscalling.me or (512) 949-2430.

CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS DINNER JANUARY 11TH

The 12th annual Saints & Scholars Celebrating Catholic Schools Dinner and Awards Presentation will be held Jan. 11 at the Hyatt Town Lake. This annual dinner celebrates Catholic education and honors the “unsung” heroes of our schools while raising funds for tuition assistance. STCS honorees this year are Eric and Martha Garcia! The keynote speaker is Abby Johnson author and founder of "And Then There Were None." For more information visit csdatx.org.

DYNAMIC CATHOLIC MARRIAGE EVENT JANUARY 17 St. Theresa is excited to co-host Dr. Allen Hunt, the Dynamic Catholic Team and their engaging program leading couples to grow in deeper faith and marriages to grow stronger in Christ, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Friday, January 17, from 6:30– 10:30 p.m. More information and tickets at dynamiccatholic.com/events/passion-and-purpose-for-marriage.

K of C PECAN AND CASHEW SALES CONTINUE DEC. 7&8, 14-15 SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR RETIRED PRIESTS, DEC. 7-8TH

DIRECTORY

Parish Office 4311 Small Dr., Austin, TX 78731

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 • Keith Carter, keith-carter@sttaustin.org • Peter Barger, Peter-barger@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 Parish Secretary/Scheduling

Donna Henderson, ext. 1002 donna-henderson@sttaustin.org

Pastor Administrative Assistant Kari Cruz, ext. 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., 512-451-5132

dgirardot@sttaustin.org Senior Ministry/Social Outreach, Dir.:

Sister Ann Pennington, D.Min. ext. 1017 ann@sttaustin.org

Communications/Bulletin/Events:

Linda Gockel, ext. 1009 linda-gockel@sttaustin.org Director of Evangelization and Catechesis Amy Allert ext. 1008 Amy-allert@sttaustin.org Admin. Assist. for Evangelization and Catechesis: Christine Chow, x 1104 christine-chow@sttaustin.org Director of Children’s Ministry: Beverly Riviello, ext. 1027 beverly-riviello@sttaustin.org Director of Youth Ministry: Chase Crouse, x1005 chase-crouse@sttaustin.org SCHOOL OFFICE: 512-451-7105 Interim Principal: Rachel Eckert, ext. 1025 reckert@st-theresa.org Dean of Students: Jay Arellano, ext. 1013 jarellano@st-theresa.org