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						1 7:30p Marriage Prep Retreat Teen Girls Overnight Schoenstatt Girl Youth Advent Meeting Diocesan Confirmation Retreat 7:30 Celebración en Honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 7:30 Diocesan Celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:00 Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar 8:00 Mass for Life & Prayer Vigil 8:00 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run 9:00 Enseñanzas Basicas - Moralidad 9:00 Basics - Morality 9:00 Church History (16 Hour Course)—Sacred Heart, La Grange (Part 4) 9:00 Christmas Marketplace and Santa 9:00 Work of Human Hands Christmas Sale 9:00 Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church St. Anthony Parish, Bryan (Liturgy and Sacraments) Part 2 9:00 Discernment Retreat for women 9:00 El Adviento y la Cultura de Encuentro, sábado 1° de diciembre 2018 11:00 St. Mary’s Academy Christmas Reunion 6:00p Advent Blessing and Tree Lighting Month View December 1, 2018 Marriage Prep Retreat November 30, 7:30 PM - December 2, 12:00 PM This weekend retreat is for couples who are discerning their vocation of marriage and preparing to get married in the Catholic Church. Click the link above for registration. Read More Teen Girls Overnight Saturday, December 1 Teen Girls Overnight, Teen Girls ages 13-15 Saturday, December 1 , 5:00pm - Sunday, December 2, 10:00am Teen girls are invited to spend time together at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady, growing in their faith, and having fun. RSVP required to rgardner@schoenstatt.us Read More Schoenstatt Girl Youth Advent Meeting Saturday, December 1 Schoenstatt Girl Youth Advent Meeting , Saturday, December 1, 2pm - 5pm Girls ages 9-12 are invited to spend the day at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt together, to grow closer to Jesus and Mary with crafts, prayer and fun! RSVP required to Rachel Gardner rgardner@schoenstatt.us Read More Diocesan Confirmation Retreat Saturday, December 1 More information can be found at www.ewrc.org. Read More Celebración en Honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Saturday, December 1, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Una celebración diocesana en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe se llevará a cabo el sábado 1 de diciembre. El evento comenzara con una procesión. Los asistentes se reunirán a las 7:30 am en la Catedral de St. Mary en Austin para anuncios y saldrán en procesión a las 8 am. La procesión terminara en la Parroquia de San Jose en Austin, donde la Misa será celebrada a las 10 am y habrá un convivio a continuación. Read More Diocesan Celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday, December 1, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM A diocesan celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held Dec. 1 in downtown Austin. The event will begin with a procession. Attendees will gather at 7:30 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin for announcements and depart in procession at 8 a.m. The procession will end at San José Parish in Austin, where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with fellowship to follow. Read More Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar Saturday, December 1, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Dolores Parish in Austin will host its annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar, Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd in the parish hall from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. There will be many vendors selling homemade Christmas items and decorations, wreaths, jewelry, crochet caps and shawls, baked goods and much more. Admission is free. Read More Mass for Life & Prayer Vigil Saturday, December 1, 8:00 AM Dec. 1: Monthly Mass for Life at 8 a.m. at San José Parish in Austin. Prayer vigil after Mass at the church or an abortion facility. Details: www.austindiocese.org/sidewalk-ministry. The primary goal of Sidewalk Ministry is the conversion of hearts – focusing on the soul of the mother seeking an abortion and all those with her. To that end, a monthly Mass for Life is celebrated on the FIRST Saturday of each month with that intention. The mass is followed by an opportunity to pray in community during a Holy Hour either at the mass location or "out on the sidewalk" in front of an abortion facility. This opportunity is offered in cooperation with parish respect life ministries located throughout the diocese. MASS START TIME IS 8:00 a.m. AT SAN JOSE PARISH. Please see the Sidewalk Ministry page for more information. Read More 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Saturday, December 1, 8:00 AM Dec. 1: St. Louis Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run will be held at St. Louis Catholic School in Austin. 5K begins at 8 a.m.; Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. Details: https://runsignup.com/cougarchase-signup. Read More Enseñanzas Basicas - Moralidad Saturday, December 1, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Introducción general a los principios teológicos en el Catecismo de la iglesia Católica. Este programa sirve par adultos en ministerio o para cualquier persona que busca aprender más de la fe. Sesiones incluyen: Sagrada Escritura; Credo, Liturgia y Scramentos; Moralidad; Oración y Espiritualidad. (30 horas) Read More Basics - Morality Saturday, December 1, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Adult formation classes open to anyone involved in ministry or wanting to learn more about the faith. Five session topics include Introduction to Scripture, Creed, Liturgy & Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Prayer/Spirituality. (30 hours) Read More Church History (16 Hour Course)—Sacred Heart, La Grange (Part 4) Saturday, December 1, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM September 15, October 13, November 10, December 1, 2018: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This course organizes the church’s 2000-year story in identifiable periods, describing the Christian faith as “handed on” through the centuries and how the people of God have endeavored to live out the Gospel. (16 hours) For more information and to register for the classes, visit https://www.austindiocese.org/basic-teachings-adult-formation-classes-1 Read More Christmas Marketplace and Santa Saturday, December 1, 9:00 AM December 1: St. John Neumann Christmas Marketplace: 9AM-1PM. Enjoy crowd free shopping from vendors. 5455 Bee Cave Road, Holy Family Center. & St. John Neumann Breakfast with Santa: 9AM-Noon. Pancakes, crafts, reading corner and a professional photographer. 5455 Bee Cave Road, Holy Family Center. Read More Work of Human Hands Christmas Sale Saturday, December 1, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM The 21st annual Work of Human Hands Christmas Sale will be held Dec. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Center in College Station. There will be high-quality, ethically traded crafts and food produced by small-scale artisans and growers from around the world. Buy ethical trade items and stand in solidarity with marginalized workers and their families, helping them out of poverty. Read More Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church St. Anthony Parish, Bryan (Liturgy and Sacraments) Part 2 Saturday, December 1, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM September 15 & 29 (Sacred Scripture), October 20 & 27 (Creed), November 17 & December 1 (Liturgy & Sacraments), January 19 & 26 (Morality), February 16 & 23 (Prayer& Spirituality): 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Adult formation classes open to anyone involved in ministry or wanting to learn more about the faith. Five session topics include Introduction to Scripture, Creed, Liturgy & Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Prayer/Spirituality. Classes offered in this sequence unless otherwise noted. (30 hours) Read More Discernment Retreat for women Saturday, December 1, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist will host a discernment retreat Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Convent in Buda. Young Catholic women (ages 16-32) who have an openness to seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and a desire to know the path of holiness to which God is calling them are invited to this retreat.The cost is $25 per person. Visit www.sistersofmary.org/events/2018-texas-vocational-discernment-retreat/ for more information. Read More El Adviento y la Cultura de Encuentro, sábado 1° de diciembre 2018 Saturday, December 1, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Este retiro tratará sobre la “cultura del Encuentro” y como vivirla en este tiempo de Adviento. A la luz de Evangelii Gaudium, los temas nos ayudarán a reflexionar sobre nuestro llamado bautismal a ser discípulos misioneros, testigos del amor de Dios, preparándonos para un encuentro más personal y profundo con Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Dirigido por Lucia Baez, J.D. cofoundadora de Renovacion Familiar y Construyendo Matrimonios . Por favor regístrese a mas tardar de el 27 de noviembre. Costa es $35. Read More St. Mary’s Academy Christmas Reunion Saturday, December 1, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM All alumnae of St. Mary’s Academy, All-Girls Catholic High School of Austin are invited to the All-Years Christmas Reunion Luncheon Dec. 1 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Foothills II, 208 Barton Springs Rd. in Austin. For more information and to register, contact Nancy Stevens Hrin at TNEJS@aol.com, or (512) 837-3658. Read More Advent Blessing and Tree Lighting Saturday, December 1, 6:00 PM Advent Blessing and Tree Lighting Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. There will also be Christmas carols, hot chocolate and s’mores. Visit www.schoenstatt.us for details. Read More
2 7:30p Marriage Prep Retreat 8:00 Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar, 9:00 Work of Human Hands Christmas Sale 4:00p Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary 6:00p Advent Revival, Holy Cross Parish in Austin Month View December 2, 2018 Marriage Prep Retreat November 30, 7:30 PM - December 2, 12:00 PM This weekend retreat is for couples who are discerning their vocation of marriage and preparing to get married in the Catholic Church. Click the link above for registration. Read More Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar, Sunday, December 2, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Dolores Parish in Austin will host its annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar, Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd in the parish hall from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. There will be many vendors selling homemade Christmas items and decorations, wreaths, jewelry, crochet caps and shawls, baked goods and much more. Admission is free. Read More Work of Human Hands Christmas Sale Sunday, December 2, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM The 21st annual Work of Human Hands Christmas Sale will be held Dec. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Center in College Station. There will be high-quality, ethically traded crafts and food produced by small-scale artisans and growers from around the world. Buy ethical trade items and stand in solidarity with marginalized workers and their families, helping them out of poverty. Read More Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary Sunday, December 2, 4:00 PM Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary is prayed every Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish in Kyle (except on national holidays). Read More Advent Revival, Holy Cross Parish in Austin Sunday, December 2, 6:00 PM Holy Cross Parish in Austin will host its 2018 Advent Revival Dec. 2-4. This year's theme is "May Jesus Christ be Praised;" Father Giles Conwill will be the speaker. Sunday's presentation will begin at 6 p.m.; Monday's presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. (includes reconciliation); Tuesday's presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served each evening. Read More	3 Advent Concert with David Kauffmann Book Study, Cathedral in Austin 6:30p Advent Revival Month View December 3, 2018 Advent Concert with David Kauffmann Monday, December 3 An Advent Concert with David Kauffmann will be held Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Cedar Park. Everyone is invited for this night of song and stories to welcome the Advent season. A love offering will be collected and CDs will be for sale. For details, contact Deacon Paul and Ronnie Rodriguez at (512) 789-4471. Read More Book Study, Cathedral in Austin Monday, December 3 Dec. 3: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to Devil. At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written. This study will be on Mondays from 6- 8 p.m. beginning Dec. 3 at St. Mary Cathedral, in the Sheehan Room. Contact Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788. Read More Advent Revival Monday, December 3, 6:30 PM Holy Cross Parish in Austin will host its 2018 Advent Revival Dec. 2-4. This year's theme is "May Jesus Christ be Praised;" Father Giles Conwill will be the speaker. Sunday's presentation will begin at 6 p.m.; Monday's presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. (includes reconciliation); Tuesday's presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served each evening. Read More	4 6:30p Advent Revival 8:00p Handel’s Messiah, Hyde Park Baptist in Austin Month View December 4, 2018 Advent Revival Tuesday, December 4, 6:30 PM Holy Cross Parish in Austin will host its 2018 Advent Revival Dec. 2-4. This year's theme is "May Jesus Christ be Praised;" Father Giles Conwill will be the speaker. Sunday's presentation will begin at 6 p.m.; Monday's presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. (includes reconciliation); Tuesday's presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served each evening. Read More Handel’s Messiah, Hyde Park Baptist in Austin Tuesday, December 4, 8:00 PM Who: Austin Symphony Orchestra with Chorus Austin What: Handel’s Messiah When: December 5th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin Guest Conductor: Ryan Heller Ticket Information: www.austinsymphony.org Box Office phone: 512-476-6064 Read More	5 6:30p Cedarbrake Advent Dinner 7:00p High School Discernment Dinner 8:00p Handel’s Messiah, Emmaus in Lakeway Month View December 5, 2018 Cedarbrake Advent Dinner Wednesday, December 5, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM The Annual Advent Dinner at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton will be Dec. 5, 2018. Franciscan Father Albert Haase, Cedarbrake's new chaplain, will be the keynote speaker. We will begin with wine and cheese at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a presentation. The cost is $25 per person. Read More High School Discernment Dinner Wednesday, December 5, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dec. 5: A high school discernment dinner will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. William Parish in Round Rock. This dinner is for young men in high school to learn about discernment and the fatherhood for which we were created as men. Details: www.godiscalling.me. Read More Handel’s Messiah, Emmaus in Lakeway Wednesday, December 5, 8:00 PM Who: Austin Symphony Orchestra with Chorus Austin What: Handel’s Messiah When: December 5th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Emmaus Catholic Church Guest Conductor: Ryan Heller Ticket Information: www.austinsymphony.org Box Office phone: 512-476-6064 Read More	6 7:00p Temple High School Discernment Dinner Month View December 6, 2018 Temple High School Discernment Dinner Thursday, December 6, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dec. 6: A high school discernment dinner will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Temple. This dinner is for young men in high school to learn about discernment and the fatherhood for which we were created as men. Details: www.godiscalling.me. Read More	7 Two Day Equipping 6:00p Silent Advent Retreat, December 7-9, 2018 Month View December 7, 2018 Two Day Equipping Friday, December 7 Dec. 7-8: St. Martin de Porres Parish in Dripping Springs will host a Two Day Equipping session. This two-day training, presented by Bart Schuchts from the John Paul II Healing Center, is designed to equip and prepare participants to do the works Jesus did throughout his ministry on earth. More information: equipping.stmartindp@gmail.com. Register: www.jpiihealingcenter.org. Read More Silent Advent Retreat, December 7-9, 2018 Friday, December 7, 6:00 PM - 11:30 AM The Silent Advent Retreat at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton Dec. 7-9 is a weekend of silence and solitude combined with communal prayer and Mass. Brian Egan, Beverly Collin, and Franciscan Father Albert Haase will lead this retreat. Spiritual direction will be available. Cost is $210 per person for a private room. Read More	8 Two Day Equipping Workshop 9:30 Couples Time Out 10:00 Taller para Coordinadores de Preparación Matrimonial 12:00p Mass celebrating Feast of Immaculate Conception 7:00p Festival of Lessons and Carols and Advent Party 7:30p Lessons and Carols Month View December 8, 2018 Two Day Equipping Workshop Saturday, December 8 Dec. 7-8: St. Martin de Porres Parish in Dripping Springs will host a Two Day Equipping session. This two-day training, presented by Bart Schuchts from the John Paul II Healing Center, is designed to equip and prepare participants to do the works Jesus did throughout his ministry on earth. More information: equipping.stmartindp@gmail.com. Register: www.jpiihealingcenter.org. Read More Couples Time Out Saturday, December 8, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Dec. 8: Couples Time Out from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Married couples are invited to take time out to grow spiritually together during this morning of prayer and reflection. This month's theme is "The Marriage of Mary and Joseph." Babysitting is available. Register: cto@schoenstatt.us. Read More Taller para Coordinadores de Preparación Matrimonial Saturday, December 8, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Las parejas de nuestra diócesis están buscando personas que las ayuden a discernir su vocación matrimonial. Usted puede ser un maravilloso ejemplo de la vida parroquial para ellos. Este sencillo entrenamiento lo capacitará para aprender a acompañar a las parejas a través de un proceso de preparación matrimonial y aún más allá. También le ayudará a guiar el retiro para aquellas parejas que van a contraer matrimonio en su parroquia. Aprenderá el proceso de preparación matrimonial requerido en la Diócesis y a coordinar parejas mentoras. Aprenderá a utilizar diferentes temas en un retiro de preparación matrimonial. Para más información, por favor llame 512-949-2470 o visite https://www.austindiocese.org/vida-familiar Read More Mass celebrating Feast of Immaculate Conception Saturday, December 8, 12:00 PM Dec. 8: Mass celebrating the Feast of Immaculate Conception at noon at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Read More Festival of Lessons and Carols and Advent Party Saturday, December 8, 7:00 PM St. Theresa Presents Festival of Lessons and Carols and Advent Party, Dec. 8th. St. Theresa Catholic Church in Austin presents The Festival of Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 8th. The service, featuring choirs and musicians, is a 100-year-old English tradition that includes carols and readings from the Bible that tell the story of salvation history in a new and creative way. The festivities continue with a candlelight procession, a lighting ceremony and party featuring music, light food and drink and fun activities for all ages. More info at https://sttaustin.org/news/plan-to-attend-advent-celebration-dec-8th . Read More Lessons and Carols Saturday, December 8, 7:30 PM St. John Neumann Parish in Austin will host Lessons and Carols Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. This is a beautiful service of Scripture and song that tells the Christmas story. All are welcome! Read More
9 8:00 Fair Trade Market 11:00 Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser, Somerville 1:00p Misa en Español 4:00p Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary Month View December 9, 2018 Fair Trade Market Sunday, December 9, 8:00 AM Get a head start on Christmas shopping and come to the Fair Trade Market event Dec. 9 at St. Ignatius Parish in Austin. Find unique gifts that friends and family will love while supporting Catholic social teaching principles of respecting the dignity of work and caring for the poor through fair trade. The market will be in the Parish Family Center following Sunday Masses. Read More Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser, Somerville Sunday, December 9, 11:00 AM St. Ann Parish in Somerville will host an Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser Dec. 9 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall. The meal will be an enchilada dinner with all the trimmings. Meal tickets are $10 at the door, dine in or take out. There will be a live and a silent auction, a Country Store, and more. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a delicious meal. Read More Misa en Español Sunday, December 9, 1:00 PM Dec. 9: Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) at 1 p.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Read More Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary Sunday, December 9, 4:00 PM Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary is prayed every Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish in Kyle (except on national holidays). Read More	10 Month View December 10, 2018	11 9:30 Food, Family, and Faith, a day of spirituality 10:30 TOB with DR. PHI 6:00p Open House, San Juan Diego CHS 7:00p Adult Discernment Dinner Month View December 11, 2018 Food, Family, and Faith, a day of spirituality Tuesday, December 11, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Dec. 11: Food, Family, and Faith, a day of spirituality, will be held Dec. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet. The cost is $35 per person; a light breakfast and lunch are included. To register, visit www.ewrc.org. Preregistration is recommended. Read More TOB with DR. PHI Tuesday, December 11, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM This is a series of webinars covered different topics of theology of the boby. Read More Open House, San Juan Diego CHS Tuesday, December 11, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Prospective parents and students are invited to our Open House Tuesday, December 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Come learn about the special programs that make San Juan Diego more than a typical high school experience. Presentation and tours to be given by students, administrators, and parents; rsvp to admissions@sjdchs.org Read More Adult Discernment Dinner Tuesday, December 11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Read More	12 9:00 Advocacy Training Day 10:00 Retiros de Señoras en Español 6:00p Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church St. Catherine of Siena, Austin (Creed) Part 2 Month View December 12, 2018 Advocacy Training Day Wednesday, December 12, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Texas Catholic Advocacy Day is scheduled for March 26, 2019 at the State Capitol. To prepare for this day, the diocesan Office of Life, Charity and Justice along with Jennifer Allmon and Rachana Chhin from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) will present a Texas Catholic Advocacy Day training on Dec. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the diocesan Pastoral Center in Austin. This will be an informational session on Advocacy Day with information on how to participate. For questions, contact the Office of Life, Charity and Justice at (512) 949-2486. Read More Retiros de Señoras en Español Wednesday, December 12, 10:00 AM Dec. 12: Retiros de Señoras en Español (Retreat for Women in Spanish) will begin at 10 a.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. For more information visit us at www.schoenstatt.us. Read More Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church St. Catherine of Siena, Austin (Creed) Part 2 Wednesday, December 12, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Adult formation classes open to anyone involved in ministry or wanting to learn more about the faith. Five session topics include Introduction to Scripture, Creed, Liturgy & Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Prayer/Spirituality. Classes offered in this sequence unless otherwise noted. (30 hours) For more information and to register for the classes, visit https://www.austindiocese.org/basic-teachings-adult-formation-classes-1 Read More	13 5:00p Advent Dinner for Priests Month View December 13, 2018 Advent Dinner for Priests Thursday, December 13, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Advent Dinner for Priests- Location to be announced later Read More	14 6:00p Heart of Jesus Discernment Retreat 6:30p Reunion Mensual: Pastoral Juvenil en Conjunto 7:00p Simbang Gabi (Filipino tradition) Month View December 14, 2018 Heart of Jesus Discernment Retreat December 14, 6:00 PM - December 16, 1:30 PM Dec. 14-16: The Heart of Jesus: A Men’s Discernment Retreat will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. When we pursue the heart of Jesus, we encounter the truth of who we were created to be as men, sons, brothers and fathers. This retreat is an opportunity for men to step away from the distractions of our world and explore the tools we are given to pursue Jesus’ heart. The cost is $35. Register at https://hj.godiscalling.me. Read More Reunion Mensual: Pastoral Juvenil en Conjunto Friday, December 14, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM A las 6:30 p.m. comenzamos con un convivio informal, para conocer a otros hermanos/hermanas que también trabajan con la juventud. A las 7 p.m. comenzamos con la reunión donde tenemos la oportunidad de orar juntos y conocer de recursos/formación. Par más información: Angie Marino Coordinadora de Pastoral Juvenil angie-marino@austindiocese.org (512) 949-2466 Read More Simbang Gabi (Filipino tradition) Friday, December 14, 7:00 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More	15 6:00p Heart of Jesus Discernment Retreat 9:00 Enseñanzas Basicas - Oración y Espiritualidad 9:00 Basics - Prayer & Spirituality 9:00 Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church St. John Neumann Parish, Austin (Creed) 9:30 Advent with Mary 10:00 Prepare-Enrich Facilitator Training 7:00p Simbang Gabi (Filipino Tradition) Month View December 15, 2018 Heart of Jesus Discernment Retreat December 14, 6:00 PM - December 16, 1:30 PM Dec. 14-16: The Heart of Jesus: A Men’s Discernment Retreat will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. When we pursue the heart of Jesus, we encounter the truth of who we were created to be as men, sons, brothers and fathers. This retreat is an opportunity for men to step away from the distractions of our world and explore the tools we are given to pursue Jesus’ heart. The cost is $35. Register at https://hj.godiscalling.me. Read More Enseñanzas Basicas - Oración y Espiritualidad Saturday, December 15, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Introducción general a los principios teológicos en el Catecismo de la iglesia Católica. Este programa sirve par adultos en ministerio o para cualquier persona que busca aprender más de la fe. Sesiones incluyen: Sagrada Escritura; Credo, Liturgia y Scramentos; Moralidad; Oración y Espiritualidad. (30 horas) Read More Basics - Prayer & Spirituality Saturday, December 15, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Adult formation classes open to anyone involved in ministry or wanting to learn more about the faith. Five session topics include Introduction to Scripture, Creed, Liturgy & Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Prayer/Spirituality. (30 hours) Read More Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church St. John Neumann Parish, Austin (Creed) Saturday, December 15, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Adult formation classes open to anyone involved in ministry or wanting to learn more about the faith. Five session topics include Introduction to Scripture, Creed, Liturgy & Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Prayer/Spirituality. Classes offered in this sequence unless otherwise noted. (30 hours) For more information and to register for the classes, visit https://www.austindiocese.org/basic-teachings-adult-formation-classes-1 Read More Advent with Mary Saturday, December 15, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Dec. 15: Women's retreat entitled "Advent with Mary" from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Morning talk to be given by one of the Schoenstatt Fathers ending with Holy Mass in the Shrine. Register: marysencounter@schoenstatt.us. Read More Prepare-Enrich Facilitator Training Saturday, December 15, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM This training will prepare participants to give the PREPARE premarital inventory to couples preparing for marriage and to discuss the results in a manner that has been shown to effectively reduce later marital conflict. The PREPARE has a specially-designed version for Catholic couples and is available in both English and Spanish. This training, given by a certified PREPARE-ENRICH trainer, will also cover the ENRICH instrument, for couples who are already married. This instrument can be used in marriage mentoring and other marriage enrichment approaches. Registration fee is $100 per person and $120 per couple (includes a PREPARE-ENRICH Facilitator’s package containing PREPARE forms, one free administration and other needed materials). Lunch will be provided. Click on the link above for registration. Read More Simbang Gabi (Filipino Tradition) Saturday, December 15, 7:00 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More
16 6:00p Heart of Jesus Discernment Retreat 2:00p Inquiry/Info. Sessions 4:00p Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary 7:00p Simbang Gabi (Filipino Tradition) Month View December 16, 2018 Heart of Jesus Discernment Retreat December 14, 6:00 PM - December 16, 1:30 PM Dec. 14-16: The Heart of Jesus: A Men’s Discernment Retreat will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. When we pursue the heart of Jesus, we encounter the truth of who we were created to be as men, sons, brothers and fathers. This retreat is an opportunity for men to step away from the distractions of our world and explore the tools we are given to pursue Jesus’ heart. The cost is $35. Register at https://hj.godiscalling.me. Read More Inquiry/Info. Sessions Sunday, December 16, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Read More Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary Sunday, December 16, 4:00 PM Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary is prayed every Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish in Kyle (except on national holidays). Read More Simbang Gabi (Filipino Tradition) Sunday, December 16, 7:00 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More	17 7:00p Simbang Gabi (Filipino Tradition) Month View December 17, 2018 Simbang Gabi (Filipino Tradition) Monday, December 17, 7:00 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More	18 10:30 TOB with DR. PHI 7:00p Adoration for young adults and Mass 7:00p Simbang Gabi Month View December 18, 2018 TOB with DR. PHI Tuesday, December 18, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM This is a series of webinars covered different topics of theology of the body. Read More Adoration for young adults and Mass Tuesday, December 18, 7:00 PM Dec. 18: Adoration and Mass for young professionals at 7:30 p.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Details: www.facebook.com/SchoenstattAustin. Read More Simbang Gabi Tuesday, December 18, 7:00 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More	19 11:30 ACP - Diocesan Speaker Series Luncheon 7:00p Simbang Gabi 7:30p Byzantine Rite Advent service Month View December 19, 2018 ACP - Diocesan Speaker Series Luncheon Wednesday, December 19, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM The Assembly of Catholic Professionals provides a unique formational opportunity for Catholic lay professionals to grow in faith. ACP serves as a Catholic community forum for developing our faith and our work toward a common cause. Quarterly luncheon meetings feature speakers who share experiences and discuss relevant topics and challenges facing today’s lay Catholic. Attendees enjoy the benefits of fellowship, networking and formation with a special focus on our identity as lay believers and community leaders. Read More Simbang Gabi Wednesday, December 19, 7:00 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More Byzantine Rite Advent service Wednesday, December 19, 7:30 PM Dec. 19: Byzantine Rite Advent service at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish in Austin. All are invited! Refreshments and discussion will follow the service. Read More	20 7:00p Women's Discernment Dinner 7:00p Simbang Gabi Month View December 20, 2018 Women's Discernment Dinner Thursday, December 20, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Read More Simbang Gabi Thursday, December 20, 7:00 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More	21 7:00p Simbang Gabi 7:30p Advent Candlelight Rosary Month View December 21, 2018 Simbang Gabi Friday, December 21, 7:00 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More Advent Candlelight Rosary Friday, December 21, 7:30 PM Dec. 21: Advent Candlelight Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Details: www.schoenstatt.us. Read More	22 5:30p Simbang Gabi Month View December 22, 2018 Simbang Gabi Saturday, December 22, 5:30 PM SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition. Read More
23 4:00p Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary Month View December 23, 2018 Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary Sunday, December 23, 4:00 PM Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary is prayed every Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish in Kyle (except on national holidays). Read More	24 Christmas Eve 4:30p Christmas Eve Mass 9:00p Blue Christmas Mass 11:30p Christmas Eve Mass Month View December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 Diocesan offices are closed. Read More Christmas Eve Mass Monday, December 24, 4:30 PM Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Mass at 4:30 p.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Read More Blue Christmas Mass Monday, December 24, 9:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin will offer a Blue Christmas Mass on Monday, December 24th at 9:00 p.m. 9500 Neenah Ave., Austin, TX 78717. This Mass is NOT a regular Christmas Eve Mass, but is intended particularly for those who are struggling emotionally and psychologically during this time of year. Please be sensitive to this and honor their need. Read More Christmas Eve Mass Monday, December 24, 11:30 PM Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Mass at 11:30 p.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Read More	25 Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ 11:00 Christmas Mass Month View December 25, 2018 Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Tuesday, December 25 Diocesan offices are closed. Read More Christmas Mass Tuesday, December 25, 11:00 AM Dec. 25: Christmas Mass at 11 a.m. at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Read More	26 Month View December 26, 2018	27 Month View December 27, 2018	28 8:00p Misa Inter-Parroquial Month View December 28, 2018 Misa Inter-Parroquial Friday, December 28, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Read More	29 Month View December 29, 2018
30 4:00p Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary Month View December 30, 2018 Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary Sunday, December 30, 4:00 PM Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary is prayed every Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish in Kyle (except on national holidays). Read More	31 Month View December 31, 2018