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Welcome!
We are a growing Catholic community in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. We aspire to express the Good News of Jesus Christ in today's society. Through the Eucharistic liturgy, we gather for prayer and raise our hearts, minds and lives to God. Moved by the Holy Spirit, we seek to manifest God's love for all.
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Most Reverend Joe Vasquez -Bishop of Austin Responds
For Immediate Release – June 24, 2022
Contact: Camille Garcia Director of Communications (512) 713-4262
Camille-garcia@austindiocese.orgCatholic Bishop of Austin Responds to Supreme Court’s Decision
On Roe vs. Wade“I am grateful for the Supreme Court’s decision that upholds the gift of life given to us by God. The Church’s commitment to protect human life from conception until natural death remains steadfast. I hope this ruling is met with genuine respect for one another and care for the common good,”
says the Most Reverend Joe Vásquez, Bishop of Austin.
While this decision places the issue of whether to permit elective abortions before each state legislature and does not prohibit abortion across the country, it is a major step in helping to save lives by protecting children in the womb.
The Church continues to pray for and publicly support decisions like this and will continue to advocate with state legislatures to protect our nation’s most vulnerable – unborn children and the mothers who are carrying a child in their wombs. We remain committed and will not waiver in accompanying mothers who face unplanned pregnancies.
There are many organizations and resources available to mothers and fathers including:- The St. Gabriel Pregnancy and Parenting Program
- Project Rachel – Post Abortion Healing
- St. John Paul II Life Center – Catholic Pregnancy Center
- Annunciation Maternity Home – Shelter for young women in crisis pregnancy
- Our Lady of the Angels Shelter - Shelter for young women in crisis pregnancy
About the Diocese of Austin
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin includes 127 parishes, or faith communities, in 25 counties in Central Texas. Bishop Joe S. Vásquez leads the diocese, which stretches over 21,000 square miles. More than 700,000 Catholics live in the diocese.
6225 Highway 290 East • Austin, TX 78723 www.austindiocese.org • (512) 949-2400 -
Parish NewsThis Sunday we begin with Jesus on the great journey to Jerusalem. Having told the disciples that commitment to him would mean the cross, Jesus does not waver from his path. As Elijah clothed Elisha with his prophetic mantle, Jesus has clothed us in the mantle of discipleship. We are invited to follow and to avoid excuses and distractions. In the second reading, St. Paul points to the heart of our discipleship – to love one another in the freedom given to us by Christ. What might distract us from loving fully? (Weekly Update, Diocese of Austin)
Second Collection; Peter’s Pence
Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the work of the Universal Church, including the work of the Holy See and the charitable works of Pope Francis. Take the opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please by generous today. For more information, view www.usccb.org/peterspence.
First Friday Adoration
First Friday Adoration will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. and will close with Benediction at 4:30 p.m. Father will anoint the sick at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on that day. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the chapel. Sign-up sheets are available at each entrance to the church. Please try to spend some time with Jesus so that He will never be left alone. Our Lord is waiting for you. Information, please contact Liz Zarsky at (512) 784-9535
First Saturday Social and First Sunday Coffee and Donuts
Our monthly First Saturday Social, sponsored by our WWICS group, will take place next Saturday, July 2nd in the Finn Family Life Center after the 5:30 pm Mass. Come join us! Our monthly First Sunday Coffee and Donuts, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will take place on Sunday, July 3rd, after the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses. All are welcome.
Eucharistic Revival
The Eucharistic Revival begins this weekend. This will be a three-year process of renewal and catechesis throughout our diocese and the church in the U.S. as a whole. Bishop Joe Vasquez reminds us: “Pope Francis says the Eucharist “is meant to nourish those who are tired and hungry along the journey.” Our diocesan journey of reviving our encounter with our Lord in the Eucharist has official begun. During the days and weeks ahead, let us all reflect on the gift Christ gives us in the Eucharist. Secular society may cause us to question or doubt our faith. Nonetheless, we must hold fast to the great gift we receive in the Eucharist – that God chooses to live in us while at the very same time we live and move and have our being in him (Acts 17:28). May we all come to greatly appreciate the mystery of the Eucharist and live it daily through acts of charity, compassion and goodness.
“Choose Life” Fundraiser
The Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center of Kingsland & Marble Falls and Catholic Life Insurance are co-sponsoring a Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser at all Masses on July 2nd & 3rd. Help a woman CHOOSE LIFE for her baby, encourage her in her new role as a mom and help clothe the baby. Pick up a baby bottle next weekend and fill it with coins/cash/checks to help support the Center's services. Checks payable to Highland Lakes Pregnancy Center. Please return bottles at the Masses on July 9th & July 10th. We appreciate your prayers and support for the centers and their volunteers.
Welcome Committee Meeting
A planning meeting is scheduled for the Welcome Committee on Wednesday, June 29 at 4 pm in the Family Life Center. This newly formed committee will focus on all new parishioners who have registered this year and will provide mentors who can provide assistance in getting to know the area. For more information, contact Barbara Shields , 512-755-3305, barbarashields47@gmail.com or Patsy Wiley, 830-613-0644butterflies235@outlook.com
Rosary Before Mass
Join in praying the rosary in the Holy Spirit Chapel Sundays at 9:45 am, Wednesdays at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 8:00 am in the Church.
Father Bob Scott CSP Memorial
On Saturday, July 16, there will be a special Mass at St. Austin’s Church in Austin to mark the 10th anniversary of Fr. Bob Scott’s death. Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. There will be a reception following the mass in the parish offices in the parking garage on the first floor. If you are unable to attend, the mass will be live-streamed.
All are Welcome….and a reminder
Our St. Paul Parish Community welcomes all guests and visitors to join us at Mass, First Friday Adoration and prayer in our Church. With summer, lake activities and warm weather, a gentle reminder to our community, guests and visitors to dress respectfully to honor Our Lord's Presence in our sacred space. Parents, we ask that you please make sure your teenagers come with appropriate and modest clothing for church. Please dress for church, not the lake.
Gift Cards
Participation is a great way to support St. Paul’s every day! Gift cards for HEB, Bayside Market and PK Nails & Spa are available for sale after weekend Masses and at the church office during business hours. Your purchase is simply an exchange of check or cash for an equal amount of card value. Rebates from 5% - 20% are provided to St. Paul by the entities. In addition, you will show support of a parishioner-owned business, PK Nails.
St. Vincent de Paul
Next weekend, July 2nd and 3rd , we will have our monthly 'Brown Bag" collection to aid the St. Vincent de Paul Society. All proceeds from this collection will go directly to the local conference, which is a joint effort of St. Paul's in Horseshoe Bay and St. John's in Marble Falls. If you are contributing a check, please make it out to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Every little bit helps!
Holy Land Pilgrimage
The Paulist Fathers will host a pilgrimage called “The Holy Land: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus.” Come with Paulist Father Rich Andre and Mr. Sergio Pellicano to experience the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in new and powerful ways! The pilgrimage will take place January 22 – February 2, 2023, with six days in Jerusalem and surrounding areas, and the remaining time in the Galilee region. If interested, a full itinerary and information can be found at www.paulist.org/pilgrimages/holylandHappy Birthday
Parishioners celebrating birthdays: Corina Castro and Brian Lucas, June 26th; Gene Kirby, June 27th; Marion Gardner, Renee Schwartz, Zachary Young, Marta Zuber, June 28th; Bobbi Lucas, June 30th; General Vince Luchsinger, July 1st. God’s blessings on your special day!
Happy Anniversary
Parishioners celebrating anniversaries:
Jimmy and Donia Crouch –45 years on June 25th; Shawn and Carol Smith - 51 years on June 26th; Ron and Pam Doherty – 35 years on June 27th; Joe and Liz Zarsky – 60 years on June 30th; Homer and Carol Ahr – 56 years on July 1st.
May God continue to bless your marriage!
Thank you for your generous contributions of $6,990.00 -
A Word from Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers
A Word from Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers
“Let each soul study the way in which the Holy Ghost attracts it, be faithful to that…and not depart on any account from it.” (from a letter to Mrs. King, March 25, 1863; PV, 168)
If you have asked Father Hecker to pray for you or another person who is ill, and you believe something miraculous has happened, phone Father Paul Robichaud, CSP, at 212-265-3209 x350 and tell him your story. -
Mass and Prayer at St Paul the ApostleHorseshoe Bay, TexasSaturday Mass will be at 5:30 pm. Not live streamed
Sunday Mass will be at 8:30 am and Live streamed.
Sunday Mass will be at 10:30 am and Not live streamed.
Weekday Masses - Wednesday 5:30 pm, Thursday and Friday - at 9:00 am
Friday 9:00 am Mass is live streamed
See our Facebook page for livestream masses. Click here.For Livestream Masses -- Click here. .
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Today's Readings
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Mass TimesSunday Mass Schedule
- Sunday: 8:30 AM English English EN also on Facebook 10:30 AM English English EN
Daily Mass Schedule- Wednesday: 5:30 PM English English EN
- Thursday: 9:00 AM English English EN
- Friday: 9:00 AM English English EN also on Facebook
- Saturday: 5:30 PM English English EN
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Confession Times -
- Wednesday: 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
- Saturday: 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
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Adoration Times -
- 1st Friday: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM after 9:00 Mass
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