Sept. 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.

A "Good Samaritan" approach provided by our parish community to assist new parents i a loving, unconditional, and nonjudgmental manner regardless of the circumstances of the pregnancy. This response is a witness of the infinite healing love of God. Through the Gabriel Project, a parent receives the help of a mentor offering spiritual, emotional, and material support.