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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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Dedication of Armed Forces Honor Garden at St. Paul’s Set for July 4
If you’re looking for a special way this 4th of July to pay homage to veterans as well as those who currently serve in our nation’s military, you won’t want to miss the dedication of the Armed Forces Honor Garden at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bay.
The Honor Garden—under construction for the last three years—is now complete and the public is invited to attend its formal dedication July 4.
The special event will begin with Mass at 5:30 p.m. The dedication ceremony will take place at 6:15 p.m. at the Armed Forces Honor Garden, which is in front of the church. Following the dedication, there will be a reception and refreshments in the adjacent Linda Finn Family Life Center. St. Paul’s campus is located atop Thanksgiving Mountain, at 201 Dalton Circle in Horseshoe Bay.
Along with its centerpiece statue of Jesus Christ embracing a soldier, the garden features a large fountain lined with blue tiles that are studded with brass stars bearing name-plate centers. The name plates memorialize donors’ family members who have died in battle or those who are now deceased after serving in the military. A metal wall at the back of the garden contains memorial plaques honoring those who have served or who are still serving our country while paving stones in the garden’s walkways pay tribute to the efforts of those who have contributed to the garden’s development.
Adding to the garden’s military theme, the fountain’s based is inscribed with the words and musical score of “Taps.” The garden also includes a peaceful upper area lined with stone benches and several of its walkways are inscribed with inspirational scripture passages.
Designed by landscape architects Studio | 16:19 of Round Rock and constructed by Westway Custom Builders of Horseshoe Bay, the $230,000 cost of the garden was completely funded with donations from St. Paul’s parishioners and numerous other members of the community.
The memorial Honor Garden was the idea of St. Paul’s Pastor Fr. Ruben Patiño, C.S.P. who, as a teenager, was a member of the American Junior GI Forum in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Among Fr. Ruben’s most poignant memories was being part of an honor guard that welcomed home fallen American soldiers as they arrived from Vietnam at the Corpus Christi airport. He accompanied the honor guard as they escorted the bodies to the fallen soldiers’ families in the small rural towns of South Texas.
“I remember feeling quite honored to have been invited to join in,” Fr. Ruben said. “I was especially moved by the gratitude of the families whose sons had given their lives for our country.”
Years later, as a seminary student in Washington, D.C., he was reminded of his Honor Guard experience as he walked the path of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall. The thousands of names inscribed on that wall were overwhelming to him, especially when he realized that among them was the name of his step-brother Robert Patiño.
In 2014, a couple who had been married at St. Paul’s donated to the parish a life-size statue of Jesus Christ embracing a soldier. Entitled “Lest We Forget,” the statue inspired Fr. Ruben to begin developing the idea for what was to become the Armed Forces Honor Garden.
“The fight to preserve freedom and our American way of life at times calls on our loved ones in the military to go against their Christian values,” Fr. Ruben said. “In some cases, they are required to take lives or witness the taking of lives. When they return home, among their primary needs are reconciliation and a sense of inner peace as bridges back to everyday life.
“I wanted to create a space dedicated to those needs. The statue provides the right message for such a space, one that inspires rebuilding a sense of forgiveness and inner peace,” Fr. Ruben explained. -
Parish News
The rosary will be held in the Holy Spirit Chapel every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome.
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.
Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center - Baby Bottle Boom – a- rang
We would like to take a moment and say THANK YOU for your support of the Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center. Your Church raised: $2339.84!!! Your investment in the HLPRC will help us protect the unborn, demonstrate the unconditional love of Christ and empower our clients through mentoring, training and prayer. With your prayers and support we know that we can take this to the next level as we continue to fight for the unborn and share the love of Christ with the men and women that walk through our doors. Thank you for saying YES! Check out the Thank You posted in Hecker Hall.
Funeral Services for Jim Jones
Long time resident and St. Paul supporter, Jim Jones, passed away Wednesday. Vigil services are 6:00 p.m. on July 19 th, 2018. Both Vigil and Funeral services will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Funeral on Friday, July 20 th at 11:00 a.m. with a reception following. Please keep Jim and his family in your prayers. **Due to funeral NO Friday 8:00am Mass **
Buy Your HEB and Bayside Market Cards Today!!
Our “Support St. Paul Every Day” program allows parishioners to purchase prepaid cards that are used just like cash. St. Paul buys the cards at a discount and re-sells these cards at face value. Patrons receive 100% of the cards’ value. Discounts ranging from 5-10% provide additional revenue for debt reduction at no additional cost to our patrons. Prepaid cards can be obtained during the week at the parish office. Please note: t he HEB cards can be used at any HEB. Buy early and often for the summer, especially the holidays. Contact Ed Wenzel at 214.263.4424 or the office if you would like additional information.
Summer Reading List
St. Paul’s Book Club will be reading Killers of the Flower Moon, The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, by David Grann for their September selection and the October selection will be A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
****There are openings for Mass Intentions. Please email or call the office.****
Checks for Masses need to be made out to The Paulist Fathers.
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 $1,039.00 that was collected on June 30th and July 1st and also $1,668.06 that was collected on July 7th and 8th. During the month of June, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference assisted 28 households with electric and water bills along with food, personal care items and housing costs. The total expenditures for the assistance provided were $10,518.30. Thank you again and many blessings for all you do.
Prayer Blanket Blessings
Father Rubén will be blessing prayer Blankets this Thursday, July 19th at the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Every 3 rd Thursday. Prayer Blanket members, please bring all new blankets to this Mass. If you want to request a Prayer Blanket or if you are interested in joining this group, please contact Marie D’Arcy at 830-598-6100 or darcytx@verizon.net . You do not need to be a sewer-you just need a willingness to bring comfort through prayer to those facing serious medical challenges. The Prayer Blanket Group meets on the first Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at St. John's in Marble Falls.
IRA informationIf you have an IRA, then there is a unique opportunity for you to help St. Paul the Apostle. The IRS allows those who are over 70 1/2 years of age to distribute up to $100,000 annually from their IRA to organizations like St. Paul - tax free! Better yet, these contributions count toward your required minimum IRA distribution. All you need to do is simply ask your IRA administrator to send a check from your IRA directly to St. Paul the Apostle Church. If you have questions, please contact Ed Wenzel 214-263-4423 or the office at St. Paul's. Thank you.Annual Men’s Mass is July 21
The Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men will host the annual Men’s Mass July 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville. Bishop Joe Vásquez will celebrate the Mass, and a reception will follow. For more information, visit www.centexcatholic.com.
Catholic Women’s Conference
The third annual Catholic Women’s Conference will be held Sept. 8 at the Performing Arts Center at Westlake High School in Austin. This year’s theme is “Generation to Generation.” The conference will kick off at St. Theresa Parish in Austin on the evening of Friday, Sept. 7 with praise and worship led by the musical trio His Own, as well as adoration and confession. Saturday’s events will feature a keynote presentation by Judy Landrieu Klein, author of “Mary’s Way: The Power of Entrusting Your Children to God.” Mass celebrated by Bishop Joe Vásquez. The cost to register is $45 before June 15 ($55 after). To register, visit www.austindiocese.org/womens-conference.
Save the Date and Reminder
* March 30 to April 10, 2019, A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus,
under the spiritual direction of Rev. Thomas Kane, CSP and Rev. Bruce Nieli, CSP.
Thank you for your generous contributions totaling $8,224.00
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Paulist Appeal
You are invited to participate in the Annual Paulist Appeal, which provides for the much-neededPaulist ministries that serve beyond the walls of our parish. Our Annual Paulist Appeal provides critical funds, which allow us to fulfill our mission: vocation outreach, formation and preparation of our seminarians, missions, university outreach, media, Senior Paulist Father's careand ministry, and so much more. Our work, from our time as seminarians until we journeyto heaven, would not be possible without your ongoing generosity!
Thank you for your generous consideration of our Annual Paulist Appeal. Your gift, no matter the size, truly makes a difference. Please know that you and your loved ones are in our daily prayers. -
A Word from Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers
“I know not all that I say says not the one thing I would express. I am drawn by two tendencies, by doubts and hopes. I feel not like remaining still as I am. Perplexity meets me on all sides. To remain still is almost an impossibility to me and to whom shall I unburden my soul?” [ Diary, April 2, 1845]
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 Am 7:12-15Responsorial Psalm Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14Reading 2 Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10Gospel Mk 6:7-13
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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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Calendar
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Sunday, July 15, 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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Sunday, July 22, 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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Sunday, July 29, 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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Friday, August 3
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Sunday, August 5, 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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