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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 News
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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
“On the holy day of the Assumption of the dear blessed Mary mother of our Lord and Saviour Jesus. Oh, may I be found worthy of her regard and love.” (August 15, 1855; Diary, 245)
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. .
In the Gospel this Sunday, Jesus points out that the decision to be a disciple will cause division and discord. The church embraces and upholds values that stand in stark contrast to the values of the world. Even within the church there are divisions and disagreements. This is because we are all sinners. Christ calls us all to conversion and in the process we will experience division and discord. The question is can we love those with whom we disagree as Christ taught us to do?
(Weekly Update, Diocese of Austin)
Welcome to Fr. Bruce Nieli, CSP
and thank you for presiding over Masses
this weekend while Fr. Ruben is on vacation
New Parishioner
Please extend a warm welcome to new parishioner Katherine MacDonald. Thank you for joining the faith community of St. Paul’s!
St. Vincent de Paul Collection
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul wants to thank the parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Church for the generous contribution of $2,802.00 for the Black Bag Collections of August 6 and 7 and for parishioner funds collected from July 12 through
August 8. During the month of July, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference visited 18 households and assisted 19 other neighbors with electric and water bills along with food, personal care items and housing costs. The total expenditures for the assistance provided were $12,323.09. Thank you again and many blessings for all you do.
Eucharistic Revival
As we continue our Eucharistic Revival, we are made aware that, grounded in Christ’s real presence through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we are fortified to go out and be his presence in the world. When we become one with God in the sacraments, his prayer and our prayer become one; his presence in each one of us individually becomes his presence in the world. The Knights of Columbus of St. Paul’s celebrate the Eucharistic Revival by group attendance at each of the Masses this weekend.
Thanks to Outdoor Volunteers
During this hot and dry summer, sincere appreciation goes to the hearty volunteers who care for our church grounds. The Armed Forces Honor Garden and fountain, Stations of the Cross, Memorial to the Unborn and the outdoor flowers and foliage all benefit from your dedicated care. Thank you so much!
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.
August, the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Catholic Church dedicates the month of August to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This devotion has received new emphasis in this century from the visions given to Lucy Dos Santos, oldest of the visionaries of Fatima.
A wonderful way to venerate Mary is to join Grace Gless for the rosary.
Monday Bible Study Coming in September
Ladies, we would like to invite you to our new WWICS Bible study beginning in September. We will be studying “Mary, A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother” by Edward Sri. You can order the book from Ascension.com, which will also allow you to view the films associated with this study. Our first meeting will begin with a potluck luncheon on Monday,
September 12th at 12:00 followed by the introductory session one film. We hope you will join us for this 8 session course on Mondays from 2:30 – 4:00. If you have questions please contact Pat Bentley at bentleys@swbell.net
Rosary Before Mass
Join us 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.
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
Please make sure you are compliant with EIM. Due every 3 years and required to serve in church ministry.
Online training is available for those with an existing EIM account and those who have previously taken an in-person EIM Workshop. This link will close on November 15, 2022. www.austindiocese.org/onlineeimtraining
Communion to the Sick, Homebound, or Hospitalized
Our Community of St. Paul the Apostle serves those who are ill, homebound, or hospitalized. If you know of someone who would like to receive Communion, or a visit, and is unable to be present at Sunday Mass, please contact Kathy Jamail, kathycjamail@gmail.com, (713) 703-4372.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Have you considered serving with fellow parishioners in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring the love of Jesus to others? The Conference of St Paul/St. John Catholic Churches serves the needy in our area. Phone 512-755-3299 to request assistance or obtain information.
New Parishioner Registration
If you are new to St. Paul’s and have not registered, please do so. You can come by the office and register. That way we can give you a directory and several other things. If you do not want to make an extra trip, there are registration forms in the back of church in the cabinet by the door. Fill it out at your leisure and return.
Thank You from the Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center
The Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center of Kingsland and Marble Falls and Catholic Life Insurance would like to thank everyone who participated and donated to the Baby Bottle Fundraiser. $1,628.08 was raised for the Pregnancy Center. Help a woman CHOOSE LIFE for her baby, encourage her in her new role as mom. We appreciate your prayers and support for the centers and their volunteers. If you would still like to donate, please call Patsy Wiley at 830.613.0644.
Thank you for your generous contributions of $ 7,794.00
Happy Birthday
Happy belated birthday to Patricia Schoch, whose birthday was August 6, but left out of the bulletin.
We hope it was a good one, Pat!
Parishioners celebrating birthdays this week: Gary Silver – August 13; Trina Sauber – August 14;
James Court – August 18; Joyce Howard – August 19
God’s blessings on your special day!
Happy Anniversary
Parishioners celebrating anniversaries this week: Jared and Tamara Johnson – 23 years on August 13;
Janet and R.L. Northrup – 34 years on August 13; Frank and Jeanette Matziner – 53 years on August 16
May God continue to bless your marriage!
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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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