The following priests have been appointed as pastors or administrators effective July 3, 2017:
Also, the following administrators have been named as pastors effective July 1, 2017:
We congratulate Deacons Henry Cuellar Jr., Andrew Dinh and Paul-Michael Piega who were ordained by Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Garcia to the Order of the Diaconate on May 20. We thank all who served and participated in the Mass and those who planned and volunteered at the reception following the Mass.
Consider using the following meditation for the feast of the Holy Trinity (June 11):
What components make up a vibrant and engaged parish community? What are some best practices that churches are using with success? How can your parish engage more people by communicating the Gospel and leading them to Christ? The Diocese of Austin invites any parish staff to attend this one-day seminar at Christ the King Parish in Belton on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch included). Click here to register online. Presented by Tracy Earl Welliver from Liturgical Publications, this seminar presents easy to understand characteristics and actions of a vibrant parish. The goal is to provide tools needed to engage and evangelize parishioners 1 percent at a time. For more information, contact Margaret Kappel at (512) 949-2444.
Please send funds from the Catholic Higher Education special collection taken up Feb. 11-12 to the diocesan Finance Office as soon as possible. Send checks to Finance Office, Diocese of Austin, 6225 Hwy. 290 East, Austin 78723.
The Desert Solitude Retreat at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton on June 9-14 is a silent retreat with centering prayer and daily Mass as the focus. Beverly Collin, assistant director, will lead this retreat. This is a wonderful time to come to Cedarbrake and enjoy the quiet. The cost varies: $300 (3 nights, single) or $550 (3 nights, couple); $360 (4 nights, single); or $640 (4 nights, couple); $420 (5 nights, single) or $720 (5 nights, couple). For more information, call (254) 780-2436 or visit www.cedarbrake.org.
Ashes to Easter is an annual Lenten mission project that affirms and encourages local missionary groups and other mission activities of the Diocese of Austin. Collected funds provide grants to groups and organizations to aid in their mission efforts. Groups and organizations must apply to receive funds. Applications will be accepted until July 1. Please visit Ashes to Easter for the application and more information.
Please consider Bishop Vásquez’ prayer request for the feast of the Holy Trinity (June 11):
Click here to login to your EIM account in order to find the EIM Workshop schedule and to Sign Up for a Workshop (bottom right of your account page). Please contact your parish or Catholic school EIM site administrator if you need assistance or if you do not have Internet access. For general information about EIM workshops, including instructions on how to login to your EIM account, click here.
EIM Workshops are scheduled by the EIM Office in coordination with the EIM site administrator at parishes, schools and other diocesan agencies; other staff members should work with their EIM site administrator regarding workshop requests. EIM site administrators may direct inquiries about EIM workshop scheduling to Emily Hurlimann in the EIM Office at (512) 949-2447.