Diocese of Austin

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

September 15, 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

St. Theresa • Austin, TX

The Twenty-forth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK

Sun, 9/15 CATECHESIS OPENING ASSEMBLY AND OPEN HOUSE, 10:20 a.m., gym Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 2 RCIA, 10:20 a.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 202 Altar Server Orientation, 12:45, church Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 2 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. High School Family BBQ, 6:15 p.m. Mon, 9/16 ST Moms Endow Study, 8 a.m., Elmer 201 Chorister Rehearsal, 3 p.m., Music Rm. 2 Rosary for Peace, 6 p.m., Chapel FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH, 7 p.m., Family Center Tues, 9/17 Legion of Mary, 5:30 p.m., Elmer, Rm 201 Pastoral Council, 6 p.m., Elmer, Rm. 205 CONNECTIONS, 7 p.m., Family Center ST Young Adults, Crossroads, 7 p.m., TopGolf Social Outreach, 7:30 p.m., Elmer, Rm. 201 Wed, 9/18 CATALYST, 6 a.m., Family Center Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Game Day, 1 p.m., Family Center Catechesis Opening Assembly, 4:20 p.m. Angel Choir, 5:30 pm, Music Rm 1 Cantate Chorister Choir, 5:30 p.m., Rm. 2 School Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Library Handbell Choir, 6:30 p.m., Music Rm. 1 11:30 Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Church ROMANS BIBLE STUDY, 7 p.m., Elmer, 202 St. Vincent de Paul Society, 7:00 p.m., Elmer Hall Rm. 201 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Rm 2 Thurs, 9/19 ROMANS BIBLE STUDY, 9:15 a.m., Rm. 202 Occasional Choir, 1:15 p.m., Rm 2 Grief’s Courageous Journey, 4 p.m., Office Baptism Class, 7:00 p.m., Elmer Rm. 202 Fri, 9/20 Mothers of Young Children, 9:30 a.m., Family Center Sat, 9/21 Music Rehearsal, 4 p.m., Music Rm. 2 Sun, 9/22 CATECHESIS CLASSES, 10:20 a.m., Elmer CORNERSTONE, 10:20 a.m., Family Center Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Rm 2 RCIA, 10:20 a.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 202 Altar Server Training, 2:00 p.m. church Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m., Rm 2 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Find the Parish Calendar at www.sttaustin.org

To schedule events email: donna-henderson@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, September 14 THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1b-2, 34-38 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3:13-17 5:00 p.m.………………………………...…Amanda Saldana †

Sunday, September 15 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 1 Tm 1:12-17

Lk 15:1-32 7:30 a.m…...……………………..……….Marlene Langlois † 9:00 a.m…………………………………….Minerva Lucey † 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m………………………………..…..…Audrey Messex

Monday, September 16 Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

2 Cor 4:7-15 Ps 126:1bc-6 Jn 17:11b-19 11:30 a.m………………………………..Paul and Frank Ortiz†

Tuesday, September 17 Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Doctor of the Church

1 Tm 3:1-13 Ps 101:1b-3b, 5-6 Lk 7:11-17 11:30 a.m……………………………...….…..John Dohanich †

Wednesday, September 18 1 Tm 3:14-16 Ps 111:1-6 Lk 7:31-35

11:30 a.m.………….…………….…………Mona Ridgeway †

Thursday, September 19

Saint Januarius, Bishop, Martyr 1 Tm 4:12-16 Ps 111:7-10 Lk 7:36-50

8:30 a.m……………………….…Tony and Leonel Mendoza † 11:30 a.m………………………..…..........….Minerva Lucey †

Friday, September 20

Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs Wis 3:1-9 Ps 126:1bc-6 Lk 9:23-26

11:30 a.m..………...……………………..…..Alma Guiterrez †

Saturday, September 21 SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST

Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Ps 19:2-5 Mt 9:9-13 5:00 p.m.………………………………...…Brad Ray Crocker

Sunday, September 22 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Am 8:4-7 Ps 113:1-2, 4-8 1 Tm 2:1-8 Lk 16:1-13 7:30 a.m…...……………………..……….Marlene Langlois † 9:00 a.m…………………………………Malcolm Quantrill † 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m………………………………..…..…Marcia Hopkins

COMBINING BULLETIN AND WORSHIP AID

This is the inaugural edition of our new combined bulletin and worship aid. We appreciate that our bulletin printer, Li-turgical Publications, is helping us realize cost savings by combining these two into one publication. Please feel free to take one home each week. We ask that you refrain from read-ing bulletin news during the celebration of the Mass.

CATECHESIS STARTS TODAY WITH ASSEMBLY AND OPEN HOUSE

Welcome to all families with children and youth in the Sunday catechesis program! You are invited to an opening assembly and open house today at 10:20 a.m. The assembly is in the gym and the open house is in the classrooms. Middle School Youth group will later gather for a social in the Great Room of Elmer Hall. Wednesday catechesis families are invited to an assembly and open house September 18th at 4:20 p.m. in the Great Room. Regular classes get underway next week. We are very excited for this new year with your children!

FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES BEGIN THIS WEEK

Catalyst Men’s Group begins Wednesday morning, Sept. 18, 6:00—7:20 a.m., kicking off with a couple of installments from Bishop Robert Barron’s Pivotal Players series. Twenty new members are signed up so far this fall, and all men of the parish are invited to join this popular ministry. Connections Women’s

Group meets Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Family Center beginning Sept. 17th with Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley, a 10-week series about God's infinite mercy. Cornerstone Sunday morning ministry

gathers in the Family Center for coffee, donuts, faith and fellowship beginning Sept. 22nd at 10:20 a.m.

PARISH PICNIC POTLUCK IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMEBER 29TH Don’t miss the St. Theresa Feast Day Parish Picnic the

last Sunday of September, from 12:30-3:00 p.m. The picnic is always lots of fun, lots of food and lots of fellowship. We ask families to bring a favorite side dish

or dessert to round out the burgers and dogs provided by the parish and KofC chefs. If your last name begins with:

A-M—Bring a favorite side dish

N-Z—Bring a dessert

HIGH SCHOOL “STRONG” RETREAT All high school students are invited to attend our kickoff retreat with the STRONG Team from the University of Texas! The retreat will be in Elmer Hall Saturday, Sept. 28th, 8:30 a.m. - the 5 p.m. mass. $50 per student covers the cost of the retreat team, food, and T-Shirt! Register with chase-crouse@sttaustin.org.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2019

STEWARDSHIP

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Flowers on the Altar September 14-15

In remembrance of Erin Crowly

From Debbie and Tim Crowley

Jason and Giovanna Aymami Domenico and Nicolo

Please pray for the repose of the soul of:

Charles Rossa

Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal…..$43,893 Contributions Sept. 7-8….......$31,342 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!

St. Theresa • Austin, TX

SENIOR ADULTS

SENIOR ADULT BANQUET Senior adults of the parish are invited to the Boots and Roses Senior Adult Banquet, Saturday, October 26, from high noon – 2:00 p.m. in the Family Center. We will feature entertainment by country western singer Dan Hardick and a delicious barbecue meal from Pok-e-Jo’s. Four local retirement centers will supply desserts and door prizes. Please RSVP by October 19 to Sr. Ann Pennington at 512-451-5121 x1017 or at ann@sttaustin.org. Space is limited.

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 visit sttaustin.org/senior-adult-ministry or contact Sr. Ann Pennington at (512) 451-5121 x1017 or ann@sttaustin.org.

SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES

Caregiver Support Group “When I come to this group, I feel understood.” If you are a caregiver for a loved one suffering from a long-term illness, you are invited to join our Caregiver Support group which meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 201.For more information, contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 451-5121 ext. 1017 or at ann@sttaustin.org. Rummikub Did you know that Rummikub is the best-selling game in the world? Come and enjoy playing this popular game which combines Rummy and Mahjong. We meet in the Family Center on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. All are welcome!

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) 451-5121, ann@sttaustin.org.

PARISH NEWS

TRAININGS FOR ALTAR SERVERS, 9/15 & 9/22 There will be a 1-hour orientation for incoming altar servers (4th – 12th grades) after the 11:30 Mass today, Sunday, Sept. 15th, in the church. Also, there will also be a regular training for current altar servers on Sunday, September 22nd from 2-4 PM in the church. This is an opportunity for current servers to brush up on basic skills and to learn new roles and procedures. The altar server ministry offers youth a unique opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and develop as leaders while serving in the Church. For more information or to RSVP, please contact the ministry lead, Nancy Dillingham nancydilltx@gmail.com or the Dir. of Liturgy, J.D. McQueen, jdmcqueen@sttaustin.org

FOUNDATION SERIES STARTS MONDAY

See a full schedule of topics at sttaustin.org/foundations.

DYNAMIC CATHOLIC MARRIAGE EVENT

DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND! St. Theresa parish is excited to co-sponsor a Dynamic Catholic Passion and Purpose Marriage Event! Dr. Allen Hunt and the Dynamic Catholic Team offer an engaging program for couples to grow in deeper faith and marriages to grow stronger in Christ. Early-bird discounted tickets

are extremely limited and on sale only Sept. 12-16th for $19 each, (then price increases to $25) at DynamicCatholic.com. The event will be at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Friday January 17, 2020 from 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. More information at https://dynamiccatholic.com/events/passion-and-purpose-for-marriage.

As followers of Christ, we are challenged to make a preferential option for the poor, namely to create conditions for marginalized voices to be heard, to defend the defenseless, and to assess lifestyles, poli-cies, and social institutions in terms of their impact on the poor. (Center for Social Concerns, University of Notre Dame)

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL AWARENESS

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2019

LIVING THE GOSPEL

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel Jesus proclaims

God’s prodigal love for sinners. God is like a parent watching for the lost son to return; like a shepherd willing to leave the 99 to seek the one; like the woman, unsatisfied with the nine coins, who scours the house to find the lost

coin. We can turn from God, but God never turns from us. God in turn invites us to be in community with one another

even other sinners? Will we join in God’s community or reject it like the older brother?

CHILDREN

LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY

STUDENTS AT FIRST SCHOOL MASS Three and four-year-old students from our new Little Flower Academy received a special blessing as they attended their first school mass on Thursday, September 5th, with their “buddies” from 3rd grade. The buddies help them learn proper participation during Mass.

LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN BEGINS NEXT MONTH LWWC will be held every Sunday during the 9:00 Mass beginning in October.

It will also be held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass the first Sundays of the month. The liturgy is developmentally appropriate for children ages 5 -10. Children younger than 4 must be accompanied by a parent. Prayer leaders and cantors are needed to expand the 11:30 a.m. offering to additional Sundays. Volunteers serve once a month with 2 or 3 other team members who remain full participants in the Mass.

Contact Beverly Riviello. beverly-riviello@sttaustin.org 512-451-5121 X1027 or see the parish website for more information.

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HIGH SCHOOL “STRONG” RETREAT All high school students are invited to attend our kickoff retreat with the STRONG Team from the University of Texas! The retreat will be in Elmer Hall Saturday, Sept. 28th, 8:30 a.m. - the 5 p.m. mass. $50 per student covers the cost of the retreat team, food, and T-Shirt! Register with chase-crouse@sttaustin.org.

YOUTH GROUP GATHERINGS START

OCT. 6 High School teens are invited to come visit with friends old and new as we begin gathering for High School Youth Group at 6:15 p.m. Sundays (after the Sunday 5 p.m. Mass) beginning Oct. 6th. Come see the new Youth Group space in Rm. 104 of Elmer Hall. Visit https://sttaustin.org/hsym or contact Chase Crouse at chase-crouse@sttaustin.org to learn more.

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION IS DUE SOON! The application and registration for Confirmation for high school students is available on our website at sttaustin.org/high-school-confirmation. The application deadline is September 22nd.

YOUTH

SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 AFTER 11:30 MASS

St. Theresa • Austin, TX

PARISH AND DIOCESAN NOTICES

CATALYST MEN’S GROUP STARTS SEPT. 18, CURIOUS? Every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:20 a.m. men from the parish fill the Family Center to learn how to be better disciples in today’s world. Are you adventurous enough to discover what gets them out of bed so early? Bring an appetite for food, coffee, and fellowship, and you will find out! To see Catalyst's fall calendar, visit sttaustin.org/catalyst-mens-ministry.

CORNERSTON SUNDAY AM GATHERINGS START SEPT. 22 Have a catechesis student? Questions about your faith? Want to meet other St. Theresa adults facing the same difficult day-to-day faith, life and parenting challenges? Then Cornerstone is for you! Starting September 22nd, Cornerstone kicks off its Fall session with Bishop Barron at 10:30 a.m. in the Family Center. Come join us in fellowship!

CONNECTIONS WOMEN’S GROUP BEGINS SEPTEMBER 17TH Come enjoy the warm fellowship of other women of the parish as we begin our fifth year with Consoling the Heart

of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley. This 10-week study is about God's infinite mercy and how we can give Him joy, showing us the way to console His heart by accepting His love and trusting in Him. Women of all ages and marital

status are invited to enjoy the warm, supportive, and encouraging environment of each Connections meeting. Connect with old and new friends while deepening your faith. Invite a friend! Questions? Contact Terry France tjfrance@sbcglobal.net.

PARISH-WIDE SAINT THERESA NOVENA BEGINS

SEPT. 23RD Join in the parish-wide novena to St. Theresa Lisieux beginning September 23rd and leading up to her Feast Day, October 1st.

To learn more about the novena, download the prayers and sign up to receive the novena prayers in your inbox, visit sttaustin.org/novena.

NEW STUDY OPPORTUNITY FOR ST. THERESA MOMS St. Theresa Moms group invites you to a new study from Endow entitled Mulieris Dignitatem, On the Dignity and Vocation of Women, Monday mornings at 8:00 in Elmer Hall. This is in addition to our monthly Spiritual Happy Hour. No advance preparation necessary and if you can't make it every week you can keep up on your own. To join visit https://endowgroups.org/groups/st-theresa-moms. For more info on Endow visit https://endowgroups.org/ or Contact Debra Vogler at debra77@gmail.com

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