4311 Small Drive Austin, Texas 78731

(512) 451-5121 (office) (512) 453-6824 (fax) www.sttaustin.org

Rev. Larry Covington

Pastor

Rev. Hai Nguyen Associate Pastor

Deacons: Tony Pynes

George Zacek

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

DIOCESE OF AUSTIN

BAPTISM Baptism is the gateway

sacrament that incorporates us as the Body of Christ. Please

contact the office for information about

baptism class times for parents of infants.

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil ................................................ 5:00p.m. Sunday ........................................... 7:30a.m., 9:00a.m., 11:30a.m. & 5:00p.m.

The Nursery is available for children 6mos. - 3yrs. during the 9:00a.m. and 11:30a.m. Masses.

WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday ......................................... 11:30a.m.

St. Theresa • Austin, TX

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK

Sun, 9/23 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Music Rm 11 CORNERSTONE MEETS, 10:20 a.m., Family Center, all adults invited CATECHESIS CLASSES, 10:20 a.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:30 p.m., Music Rm 11 Confirmation Parent Mtg. 6 p.m., Rm 202 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Mon, 9/24 Cantate Chorister Choir, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Rm 11 Rosary for Peace, 6 p.m., Church OUR NEIGHBOR’S FAITH, 7 p.m. Family Center Tues, 9/25 Legion of Mary, 5:30 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm 101 CONNECTIONS WOMEN’S MINISTRY, 7 p.m., Family Center, all women invited Crossroads Young Adults, 7 p.m. Wed, 9/26 CATALYST MEN’S GROUP, 6 a.m., Family Center, all men invited Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Family Center Canasta, 1 p.m. Family Center Cantate Chorister Choir, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Rm 11 Angel Choir, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Ed. Bldg. Rm. 1 Handbell Choir, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ed. Bldg, Rm 1 Cantor Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m., church 11:30 a.m. Choir, 7 p.m., church 9:00 a.m. Choir, 7:30 p.m., Music Room 11 Bible Study James, 7 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 202 St. Vincent de Paul, 7 p.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 201 Catalyst Men’s Basketball, 7:30, Gym Thurs, 9/27 SCHOOL MASS, 8 a.m. Bible Study Corinthians, 9:15 a.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 202 Bible Study Mary, 9:15 a.m., Elmer Hall, Rm. 205 Grief’s Courageous Journey, 2 p.m., Elmer Hall Rm. 101 Friday, 9/28 American Heritage Girls, 3:30 p.m. Rm 202 Sat, 9/29 Chorister Choir, 4:00 p.m., Music Rm 11 Sun, 9/30 Choir Rehearsals, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Music Rm 11 Catechesis Classes, 10:20 a.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal, 3:30 p.m., Music Rm 11 Beads for Our Teens Rosary, 6:15 p.m.

Find a complete Parish Calendar at www.sttaustin.org To schedule events or activities, please email: marylou-ancira@sttaustin.org. Please include the date and time of your event, the facility requested and any special

MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY READINGS

Saturday, September 22

1 Cor 15:33-37, 42-49 / Ps 56:10-14 / Lk 8:4-15 5:00 p.m…………………..…………..……..Bradray Crocker

Sunday, September 23

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Psalm Readings on page 1182 in Worship Hymnal

Wis 2:12, 17-20 / Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 / Jas 3:16-4:3 / Mk 9:30-37 7:30 a.m……………………………………....Robert Ellison † 9:00 a.m………………………………….….…..Theresa Webb 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m……………………………………….Marcia Hopkins

Monday, September 24

Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Prv 3:27-34 / Ps 15:2-5 / Lk 8:16-18

11:30 a.m……………...………………..…...Special Intention

Tuesday, September 25 Prv 21:1-6, 10-13 / Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44 / Lk 8:19-21

11:30 a.m……………………………………..…Debra Ratliff†

Wednesday, September 26

Saints Cosmos and Damian, Martyrs Prv 30:5-9 / Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163 / Lk 9:1-6

11:30 a.m……………………………..……...…Debra Ratliff†

Thursday, September 27

Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest Eccl 1:2-11 / Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17 / Lk 9:7-9

8:00 a.m………………………………………...Dotson Smith 11:30 a.m. ………………………………..…….Debra Ratliff†

Friday, September 28

Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs Eccl 3:1-11 / Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4 / Lk 9:18-22

11:30 a.m…………….......................................Glenn Seibert †

Saturday, September 29 SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL,

ARCHANGELS Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 / Ps 138:1-5 / Jn 1:47-51

5:00 p.m…………………..…………..……Jennifer Machann

Sunday, September 30 St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor of the Church

(special reading for St. Theresa Feast Day) Is 66:10-14 / Ps 131 / Phil 2:1-11 / Mt 18:1-4

7:30 a.m……………………………..…………..Ken Wendler 9:00 a.m……………………………..…Pia and Bernard Flynn 11:30 a.m………..Parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church 5:00 p.m……………………………Claudia Martin de Nicolas

Come Celebrate!

50th Anniversary of St. Theresa Parish September 29-30th

St. Theresa of Lisieux Feast Day celebrations at each Mass

Parish Picnic following the Sunday 11:30 Mass

Parish History Exhibit and Cinema, Saturday night & Sunday

Celebratory treats after each Mass

Bring a flower for the statue

and wear flowered clothing

to celebrate

St. Theresa of Lisieux!

PLEASE BRING A FAVORITE SIDEDISH TO SHARE AT THE PICNIC

PARISH WIDE NOVENA TO ST. THERESA THROUGH SEPT. 29TH Leading up to our celebration of the Feast Day of St. Theresa, we will be praying a parish wide novena. The novena began Friday, September 21st. To download the novena prayers and sign up to receive them in your inbox, visit sttaustin.org/novena. To receive the novena text “flowernovena” to 84576 or visit https://sttaustin.org/novena.

OUR NEIGHBOR’S FAITH WITH FR. LARRY BEGINS MONDAY Learn more about our Jewish, Muslim and Christian Orthodox

neighbors from Fr. Larry and guests Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Family Center beginning Sept. 24th. Our Neighbor's Faith will include presentations, lively dialogue and visits to other houses of worship. Learn more about this Foundations of Faith series at sttaustin.org. Each of the nine sessions stands alone, so drop in anytime. Bring a friend!

SAINT FRANCIS PET BLESSING OCTOBER 6TH Bring your beloved pet to St. Theresa, Saturday, October 6th at 9:30 a.m. for the Blessing of the Animals. The pet blessing is in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4th. We are having a Pet Food Drive benefiting the Pet Food Bank of Austin and Travis County. Dry and canned dog and cat food and pet supplies are welcome donations!

CORNERSTONE, CATALYST AND CONNECTIONS RESUME Cornerstone Sunday Ministry and Catalyst Men’s Ministry both feature Bishop Robert Barron's brand new video series The Mass. Cornerstone meets Sundays at 10:20 a.m. and Catalyst at 6 a.m. Wednesdays. Connections meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and features Fr. Michael Gaitley’s study 33 Days to Mericiful Love, a consecration to Divine Mercy “in the style of St. Therese of Lisieux.”

ST. THERESA LADIES CLUB MEETS FRIDAY OCTOBER 5TH At 9:30 a.m. in the Family Center, Lynn Goodman-Strauss will speak about Mary Catholic Worker House of Austin. All women of the parish are warmly invited. Afterwards you may attend the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018

STEWARDSHIP

PARISH LIFE

The Lord’s Table

Altar Linens:

Amy Hajdu Sept. 23-26th

Contribution Box Weekly Contribution Goal...$43,893.04 Contribution for Sept. 16… $53,317.81

For those who would like the convenience of using your American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard or Automated Check for

contributions, forms are available in the Narthex and Church Office. Please remember

to notify the Church Office of any changes.

Have you added St. Theresa Catholic Church to your social media yet?

“Like” us on Facebook “Follow” us on Twitter

New Parish Members:

Paul and Michelle Tobias Maria and Mia

Flowers on the Altar September 22-23

In Memory of:

Erin Crowley From the Crowley Family

Are you new to St. Theresa or has your phone, email or addressed changed since you first registered? Register or update your info at sttaustin.org

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SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY Our Senior Adult Ministry has many opportunities this fall for fellowship, spiritual growth and support, service, and fun. Senior Adult social activities include informational speakers, interest groups, trips and table games. For more information on any of the activities listed below, contact Sr. Ann Pennington at (512) 451-5121 x1017 or ann@sttaustin.org.

UPCOMING SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES

Senior Ladies Travel Group

Are you interested in traveling but do not want to go alone? Consider joining our Senior Ladies’ Travel Group for excursions from day trips to cruises. If you have a trip you would like to share with the group, please send the information to Barbara Manley at barbara@manleyonline.com.

Book Club All book lovers are invited to join our book club

which meets next time on Monday, Oct. 8th from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102. The book for

October is How Perfect is That, by Sarah Bird. Other Senior Adult activities include Bridge Club, Canasta, Game Day, and Caregiver Support Group. See the Senior Adult webpage for more information sttaustin.org/senior-adult-ministry.

Spiritual Support Visits Sr. Ann Pennington, Minister of Senior Adults and Social Outreach, is available to visit our senior adult parishioners in their homes, in assisted living, nursing

homes, rehabilitation facilities, or hospitals. To request a visit for yourself or for a loved one, contact Sr. Ann at (512) 451-5121 ext. 1017 or at ann@sttaustin.org.

Saturday, October 27th, 12– 2 p.m. All Seniors Invited! If you are a Senior Adult, know that you are a treasure to our parish and we want to honor and thank you at the Senior Adult Appreciation Banquet, Tricks and Treats, October 27th at noon in the Family Center. A fun afternoon is planned with spooky appetizers, barbecue lunch, piano and a magic show. Please RSVP to Sr. Ann Pennington, ann@sttaustin.org or (512) 451-5121 ext. 1017 by Sunday, October 20th.

MUSIC MINISTRY

For more information on the music ministries below visit sttaustin.org/music-ministry or contact Music Director Dr. Dan Girardot at dgirardot@sttaustin.org or call 512-451-5132. Youth Chorale for Middle and High School singers and instrumentalists. YOU ARE WELCOME to join us for rehearsal on Sundays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. to lead the weekly 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass. Please RSVP to Dr. Dan at the email or phone above. Angel Choir has begun! Rehearsal is each Wednesday at 5:30, in the School Music Room 1. If your child would like to join Please RSVP to Dr. Dan at the phone or email above. Cantate Chorister Choir sings NEXT Saturday, 9/29 at 5:00 p.m. Mass! Come to one of TWO rehearsal TIMES:

A) Monday, 3:15 – 4:30pm (after school) in Music Room 11; OR B) Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 in Music Room 11.

Please RSVP to Dr. Dan at the email above to give us the rehearsal option you prefer.

Join a Sunday Morning Choir! Come to rehearsal this Wednesday!

11:30 Liturgical Chorale Meets in Church at 7:00 p.m. 9:00 Liturgical Choir in Parish Music Room11 at 7:30

p.m. Please RSVP to Dr. Dan (see above) Come to Occasional Choir! Rehearsal is Thursday, October 4

th at 1:15 p.m. We rehearse twice a month and

sing once a month at Saturday 5:00 Mass! Please RSVP to Dr. Dan (see above). Handbell Choir (adults & teens), rehearses Wednesdays in the School Music Room 1. If you are new to the choir, please email the director at morris_stevens@yahoo.com. More Music Ministry Ensembles! For information about the Parish Brass Ensemble (adults & teens), Parish String Ensemble (adults & teens), Resurrection Choir (adult funerals singers), and Music Library Volunteers (adults & teens) please contact Dr.

Dan at the above email or call 512-451-5132.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018

SOCIAL TEACHING

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Christ reminds us, “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me.” Considering the various justice issues that affect children in our country — particularly the children of immigrants and the marginalized and the unborn — we must stand up for their rights as they possess an inherent dignity deserving the basic necessities to grow up as joyful children of God.

SCHOOL NEWS

You are invited to the

2018 STCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, Nov 9th, 2018 Lions Municipal Golf Course

Support St. Theresa's school and join us for fairways, fellowship & fun!

8:15 am Shotgun ~ 11 am Ladies Putting Contest After party with food, drinks, raffle & live music!

Registration & Sponsorship information online at www.st-theresa.org/golf

Questions? please email golf@st-theresa.org

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN LWWC will begin on Sunday, October 7 at the 9:00 Mass. Prayer leaders and cantors are still needed for this ministry. Volunteers serve once a month with 2 or 3 other team members. The children and prayer leaders are still considered full participants in the Mass even though they move to a different space. Prayer Leader orientation is Sunday, September 23, 1:30 - 3 p.m. in the Family Center. For questions or to volunteer, please contact Beverly Riviello. beverly-riviello@sttaustin.org 512-451-5121 X1027

COME JOIN OUR YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM! Could your gifts and talents serve the teens of our parish? We are in need of volunteers to serve our parish Youth Ministry and Confirmation Preparation. If you think you can help, please email Director of Youth Ministry liz-canney@sttaustin.org.

FINAL CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING SEPT. 23RD Is your teen interested in being Confirmed next spring? The last of the High School Confirmation parent meetings offered is Sunday, September 23rd at 6 p.m. Parents with teens interested in receiving Confirmation this coming year are required to attend on parent meeting. More information and the application is available at the Confirmation page on our website: sttaustin.org/high-school-confirmation.

HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT OCTOBER 20-21ST All high school students are invite renew, recharge, and have fun at a High School Retreat October 20-21st in La Grange led by the STRONG retreat team from the UT Catholic Center. See the parish website for details.

MONTESSORI-BASED PROGRAM OFFERED THIS FALL

St. Theresa is offering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, CGS, for children ages 3-6 years old, and is currently surveying families to learn of the best time for this program. Learn more at https://www.sttaustin.org/catechesis-registration. CGS is a Montessori-based religious formation program that seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, “hands-on” space for children called an atrium, in which both the children and the catechists can hear, ponder, and celebrate the mysteries of the Christian faith. To read more please visit http://www.cgsusa.org/about/

YOUTH MINISTRY

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PARISH AND DIOCESAN NOTICES

THREE BIBLE STUDIES BEGIN THIS MONTH A Catholic Scripture Study, Intl. study of 1st and 2nd Corinthians will meet Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. beginning Sept. 20th. Also meeting at that time beginning Sept. 20th is the Catholic Bible study Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed

Mother that will take you on an extraordinary pilgrimage, revealing Mary's unique role in God's Kingdom and our lives. And finally, James; Pearls for Wise

Living will be offered Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., beginning Sept. 19th.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT ST. THERESA If you have lost a loved one or a dear friend, we invite you to join our parish grief support group which meets every Thursday from 2 – 3 p.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102. For more information, please contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 451-5121 ext. 1017 or at ann@sttaustin.org.

SINGLES OVER 60 WILL MEET FOR LUNCH OCTOBER 9th, at 11:30AM at Chinatown Restaurant, 3407 Greystone Dr. Afterward we will proceed to the Family Center to make sandwiches for Mobile Loaves and Fishes. RSVP Evelyn Monnich 512 836 2793 or evcmon@yahoo.com by noon Oct. 8th.

ATTENTION CATHOLIC BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS! The Catholic Business Network will be meeting October 3rd at St. Williams Catholic Church, in Round Rock. All Catholic Business Professionals are invited to attend and network in an effort to form trusted relationships based on Catholic values. To register, go to: http://catholicbiznetwork.org/ The topic for our meeting is Small Business Legislative issues. State Representative Tony Dale will speak. RSVP at rsvp@catholicbiznetwork.org

A DAY OF REFLECTION FOR DIVERSE DISABILITIES Come and experience a day of spiritual renewal with prayer and activities in an integrated setting. This day of spiritual retreat offers a special opportunity to be attentive to God’s personal concern for those with disabilities, and their families, friends, and caregivers. This event will take place at Emmaus Parish in Lakeway, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to register, visit https://www.austindiocese.org/disabilties-retreat.

SILENT AUCTION AND PIOUS PICTIONARY with

Father Larry and, Father James Misko at the October 6, 2018 meeting of the Austin Deaneries Council of Catholic Women, St. Theresa Church. Auctions are always fun, and this year’s theme is “Red in a Box”. Donated items item should be red and/or be in a red box (for viewing), be new,

and have a minimum value of $15. Come see and walk away with a new treasure. (Cash or check only.) Pious Pictionary uses Biblical themes, and the drawings and guesses can be hilarious. The meeting begins with Mass at 9:00 AM in the Family Center and concludes around 12:30 PM. Complementary brunch. No pre-registration is required. Questions? Contact President Janet Fontenette at 512-417-7862, jfonta35@yahoo.com

NOTICE: THE MERCY AND MARY RETREAT AT ST. THERESA

OCTOBER 19-20 IS SOLD OUT.

DIRECTORY Parish Office 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 • George Zacek, gzacek@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

Baptisms/Parish Secretary Mary Lou Ancira, ext. 1002 marylou-ancira@sttaustin.org

Pastor Administrative Assistant Kari Cruz, x 1006

kari-cruz@sttaustin.org

Facilities: scheduling@sttaustin.org

Maintenance and Grounds: Reuben

Martin, and Howard McDonald

Director of Liturgy: JD McQueen, x 1031 JD-McQueen@sttaustin.org

Director of Music Ministry Dan Girardot, D.Min., 512-451-5132

dgirardot@sttaustin.org

Senior Ministry/Social Outreach, Dir.: Sister Ann Pennington, ext. 1017 ann@sttaustin.org

Director of Communications and Events: Linda Gockel, ext. 1009 linda-gockel@sttaustin.org

Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis:

Marie Cehovin, MPM, ext. 1008 marie-cehovin@sttaustin.org

Admin. Asst. for Evangelization and Catechesis:

Christine Chow, x 1005 christine-chow@sttaustin.org

Children’s Ministry Director: Beverly Riviello, ext. 1027 beverly-riviello@sttaustin.org Youth Ministry Director: Liz Canney, ext. 1005 liz-canney@sttaustin.org

School Office, 512-451-7105 President: Ann Walters, ext 1015 awalters@st-theresa.org