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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.Our goal was $545,000. We received pledges in the amout of $611,691. As of October 1, $163,314 has been received. 30% of the amount received, $48,994, is in our parish account and we used it for debt reduction..
See the article on our parish Encounterng Christ Campaign featured in the diocesan newpaper, The Catholic Spirit. Click here.
For those planning to contribuete from their IRA, here is a letter with additional tax ID and contribution informatioon.. IRA CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION. (docx)
IRA CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION (PDF)
See earleir letter from Fr. Ruben on the conclusion of the Campaign... see entire letter here
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 Church Sunday after the 10:30 Mass. The Rosary
will be followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Thank You, Father Tom Hall C.S.P.
Thank you for your inspirational sermons and your eagerness to help our parish in so many
different ways. We wish you a safe journey home, and we hope you become a frequent visitor
here.
Second Collection for Catholic Charities
This weekend, October 12th and 13th, our second collection will benefit Catholic Charities.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas is the social service arm of our Diocese, working on behalf
of all the faithful to eliminate poverty in Central Texas. Catholic Charities’ six programs
engage, educate, and empower individuals and families to thrive in their God-given gifts and
dignity. Please take one of the Catholic Charities prayer cards located at the back of the church
and keep the clients, volunteers, and staff of Catholic Charities in your prayers.
The Pivotal Players
On Wednesday, October 16th, we will continue our study of St. Augustine, our next saint from
The Pivotal Players. We will meet at 3:30 pm in the Finn Family Life Center. If you are
interested in the study, study guides are available at Word on Fire, wordonfire.org for $19.95.
St. Paul the Apostle Ladies Book Club October Selection
St. Paul the Apostle Ladies Book Club's selection for October is John O'Neil's book, The
Fisherman's Tomb. This is the true story of the Vatican's secret search for the burial place of
the apostle, Peter. In addition, you may wish to read Peter, Keys to Following Jesus by Tim
Gray. Jackie Scott will host the meeting at 3:00 on October 17th. Jackie's address is
200 Broken Hills in Horseshoe Bay West.
St. Paul’s to Host Internationally Known Singer and Songwriter David Kauffman
Tickets are now on sale for a luncheon and musical performance by internationally known
singer and songwriter David Kauffman. Sponsored by St. Paul's women's group, WWICS, the
October 19 event will begin at 11 a.m. with a luncheon in the Family Life Center. Mr. Kauffman’s
performance will begin at 1 p.m. in the church. Cost of tickets for both the luncheon and the
musical performance is $30. Cost of tickets for Mr. Kauffman’s performance only is $20. If you
are interested in the concert only, tickets may be purchased at the door. . Tickets are available
at the St. Paul’s parish office or you can call or email Pam Wenzel at
pamelawenzel2@gmail.com or 214.263.4423.. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul wants to thank you and the parishioners of St. Paul the
Apostle Church for the generous contribution of $2,884.00 ($2,859.00 in cash & checks, along
with one $25.00 HEB gift card) that was collected on October 5th and 6th.
During the month of September, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference visited 50
households and assisted with electric and water bills along with food, personal care items and
housing costs. The total expenditures for the assistance provided were $13,869.47. Thank you
again and many blessings for all you do.
200 years, Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers
December 18, 1819 – December 18, 2019
Housing Our Homeless
We are told to see the face of Jesus in all whom we meet! Our homeless have the face of
Christ. We have a solution but it will take the entire community and we need support from
every church! At this time we cannot put a room over their heads. Highland Lakes Haven, a
501©(3) is a solution. They will have rules, a job, pay rent, and hopefully attend church. This is
a hand up, not a hand out! Please give generously to this mission and be a part of helping the
homeless in our community. Larry Stahl, President, Highland Lakes Haven, P.O. Box 1678,
Marble Falls, 78654,https://www.highlandlakeshaven.org..
Caring Bridge
A detailed account of Father Ruben’s Cancer journey is on the website www.caringbridge.org.
” Recently, someone referred to me as a cancer survivor. I had not considered the idea but it
gave me something to ponder. My infusion nurse shared stories of working at M.D. Anderson
Cancer Hospital in the early years of her career. Treatment was considerably different then! I
am quite fortunate to find myself in an era when medical science has made such advances in
cancer research that have made my “survival” possible.
I thank God for the wonderful care that I have received. I feel truly blessed. I know that my life
has been changed and I will always have vestiges of the disease but I can say that I have made
it this far and will continue to cherish what I have. In a few weeks, I will have a PET Scan which will tell us if I am cancer free. I thank God for the
gift of life.”
St John Fall Festival
St. John’s Catholic Church in Marble Falls will have a fall festival on October 20th from 9 am to
6:30 pm. Food vendors will surround the big canopy in the parking lot with plenty of tables
inside for eating and a room for dancing to live bands and a DJ.. The day will conclude at
6:30 pm with the raffle of the 2019 V6 Jeep Charokee Latitude (MSRP:$31,345.00) All proceeds
from the Festival will benefit St. John Parish Ministries. For more information, you may
contact: Nubia Reeves 731.826.0679 or nubiareeves@gmail.com. More information listed in
Hecker Hall.
90 Minutes in Heaven – sponsored by Men of Faith
Join us in viewing the movie: 90 Minutes in Heaven based on the book by Don Piper. The movie
will be shown at the Church at Horseshoe Bay Fellowship Hall on Friday, October 25 at 6:00 pm.
Popcorn and dessert will be served. On Saturday, October 26 at 8:30 am there will be a breakfast
and program with the author, Don Piper, Minister of Hope. Tickets, which include both the movie
and breakfast program, are $15 ($30 a couple). Tickets are available at mass; see Sam
Morrison (830-613-5596), Frank Trogus (830-596-8470), Dick Heilman (830-598-6491) or Jeff
Hedges (830-392-6540). There will also be tickets in the office.
Bethlehem Missionary Group
The Bethlehem Nativity Group, a missionary group from the Holy Land, will be selling hand
crafted items made from olive wood after all masses on October 19th and 20th, 2019. All
proceeds from this sale will help support and maintain the Catholic families in the Holy Land.
There will be no Thursday or Friday Mass on October 17,18,24, 25. On the 31st, there will be a
vigil Mass at 5:30 for All Saints Day. On Friday, November 1st, Mass will be at 8:00 a.m. If you
had a Mass scheduled at this time, the office will call you and reschedule.
Next weekend, October 19th and 20th, the second collection will benefit world missions.
* RUAH every Tuesday at 11:00 am in the FLC.
* St. Paul Bible Study continues on Monday’s at 2:30 pm in the FLC.
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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
The Bicentennial Year theme for October is Evangelization
Pope Paul VI called evangelization “the essential mission of the Church.” Although Hecker did not employ that particular terminology, we can readily recognize and apply to our own situation his consistent commitment to call Catholics to the fullness of their mission to evangelize their society – and, to that end, to enhance the quality of Church life, to build up the Catholic Church in the United States. Hecker understood that any successful mission to non-Catholic America presupposed an effective mission and ministry within the American Catholic community. Today, we are even more apt to appreciate the importance of vibrant personal spirituality and internal Church community life for the effectiveness of the Church’s mission outward to our society.
“The possibility, the practicability of the whole Catholic system is the main question with many souls outside the church. Prove that Catholic authority is conducive to the progress of human nature to a higher life, to a godlike life, and is a means to that end, and you will have no further difficulty with many non-Catholics.”
[“Dr. Brownson and Catholicity,” The Catholic World, November 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 Rom 1:16-25Responsorial Psalm PS 19:2-3, 4-5Gospel Lk 11:37-41
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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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