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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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Encountering Christ Campaign
We have exceeded our Encountering Christ Campaign goal!!! Congratulations and a very big THANK YOU for your generosity and a job well done.. SEE LETTER FROM FATHER RUBEN ON THE CAMPAIGN RESULTS.... see entire letter here
The Encountering Christ campaign, strengthened by your prayer, will allow us to build a vibrant and secure future for the Diocese of Austin in a spirit of stewardship and unity. St. Paul the Apostle will receive 30% of all funds collected up until our parish goal of $545,000.
The following links provide an overview and more information on the four pillars of the campaign. Call the office for additional information.
Campaign Overview...more info.
Embracing Discipleship...more info
Strengthening our Parishes...more info
Emerging Disciples...more info
Supporting our Clergy...more info -
Parish News
Please join us in praying the Rosary in the Holy Spirit Chapel Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Today’s readings focus on hospitality: the welcome of Abraham and Sarah toward the travelers
who were God’s messengers, and the hospitality of Mary and Martha, especially Mary’s
openness to listen to God’s word. In the midst of our busy lives do we make room for
hospitality? Who is the angel that God is sending us and do we make room to welcome them?
Do we take time to listen to God’s word and allow it to help us to welcome the stranger in our
midst? Do we recognize and welcome Jesus in his distressing disguise as poor?
Welcome Father Charles Brunick, CSP
Father Brunick enjoyed our hospitiality so much that he is back for an encore. Thank you,
Father Brunick, for your continuing support of our parish.
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 much warmer weather
approaching, a gentle reminder to our community, guests, and visitors to dress modestly and
respectfully to honor Our Lord's presence in our sacred space.
Caring Bridge
A detailed account of Father Ruben’s Cancer journey is on the website www.caringbridge.org.
If you would like to follow, please send an email to the office and you will be invited. “This past
treatment was my sixth of twelve. So, I am halfway done. Six down and six to go. Overall I am
doing ok. I am continuing with much hope. I have a deeper understanding of what many of you
have experienced and what many of you are going through with your medical challenges. Healing
is very important in our thriving community. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is truly amazing
when it comes to healing. I continue to pray for your healing and ask your continued prayers for
mine. Abundant blessings to all of you. . Father Ruben
Interested In Becoming A Catholic
Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic? The RCIA program at St. Paul’s
is year round and tailored to the scheduling and knowledge needs of the individual candidate;
with a focus on developing a personal relationship with Christ. Interested individuals should
contact lowellcrable@gmail.com.
Gift Cards
HEB and Bayside Cards are available after all masses this weekend. Remember you can use
gift card for merchandise and/or gas at any HEB. Various denominations of the cards will be
available. The cards do expire after one year.
Birthday Bicentennial
200 years, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers
December 18, 1819 – December 18, 2019
Music Ministry
Many of you must have been praying hard because that “life” deck of cards that I was dealt,
has been played out to my benefit. I wish to withdraw my resignation and would be honored to
stay on as your Music Director. With that being said, come August 28th, the choir will resume
their rehearsal schedule and we are always looking for new members and not just singers;
anyone who can play an instrument like flute, violin, guitar, percussion, clarinet, trumpet are
welcome, especially around Christmas and Easter. Please contact me for more information.
Mary Williams 325-423-0023 or jrmmwms655@gmail.com
St. Paul the Apostle Directories
If you haven’t picked up your directory, please do so. If you have had your picture taken, or
submitted a picture, there is a directory in Hecker Hall with your name on it. Please pick it up
after Mass this weekend.
Come "Like" Our Page and Follow St. Paul's on Facebook
We hope you will "Like" our new page and "Follow" St. Paul's at StPaultheApostleCatholicChurch
on Facebook.com. Along with information about our parish's location, mission and schedules,
the page posts reminders of upcoming events and brief photo features on major parish
activities.
Prayer List
At the end of this month, we will delete all those on our prayer list. If you have someone on the
prayer list that still needs our prayers, please contact the office by phone or email.
Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser
The Highland Lakes Pregnancy Center of Kingsland and Marble Falls and Catholic Life
Insurance would like to thank St. Paul's parishioners for their generous donation of $1,796.35
to the Pregnancy Center. The BBB fundraisers are the primary means of support for both
centers whose mission is to promote the sanctity of life and empower individuals to make
Christ-centered choices regarding pregnancy and sexuality and to extend the healing presence
and love of Jesus Christ. We appreciate your prayers and support for the centers and their
volunteers. To make a donation, call Patsy Wiley at 830-613-0644
Communion to the Sick, Homebound, or Hospitalized
Our Community of St. Paul the Apostle serves those who are ill, homebound, or hospitalized.
Know of someone who would like to receive Communion, or a visit, and is unable to be present
at Sunday Mass, please contact Esther Ellis, emellis@nctv.com or (512) 694-8945.
Fourth Annual Catholic Women’s Conference
Calling all women in the Diocese of Austin to the Fourth Annual Catholic Women’s Conference
“Created for Love”. Saturday, September 7, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at St William Parish in Round
Rock. The program includes speakers, Mass, Vendors, Reconciliation and more. Bring your
friends and register today while space is still available. $55 General Admission.
www.austindiocese.org/womens-conference.
*Save the date: September 14-23, 2020. Travel with Fr. Marcos Zamara and follow in the
footsteps of St. Paul. For more information, contact Deacon Arnold Goodman at
706-575-6837
*Save the date: Women’s ACT retreat September 19 – 22 at Eagles Wings
* Couples Encounter weekend Rekindle your sacrament of matrimony. Sept. 6-8 in Round
Rock, www.austinme.org or 512.677.9963
Thank you for your generous contributions totaling $7,587.00
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A Word from Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers
“The Holy Spirit, which, through the authority of the Church, teaches divine truth, is the same Spirit, which prompts the soul to receive the divine truths which He teaches. The measure of our love for the Holy Spirit is the measure of our obedience to the authority of the Church; and the measure of our obedience to the authority of the Church is the measure of our love for the Holy Spirit.” [The Church and the Age, 1887]
If you have asked Father Hecker to pray for you or another person who is ill, and you believe something miraculous has happened, please phone Father Paul Robichaud, CSP, at 202-269-2519 and tell him your story.
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Mass Times - Regular
- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN (Rosary at 7:30)
- Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ex 11:10—12:14Responsorial Psalm Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18Gospel Mt 12:1-8
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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
- Friday: 8:30 AM FIRST Fridays after 8:00 Mass, check bulletin for end time
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