11:00 a.m. (Central), Saturday, July 25, 2020
The Ordination of Rev. Mr. Paolo Puccini, CSP

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, The Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle joyfully announces the ordination of our brother, Reverend Mr. Paolo Puccini, CSP, to the Sacred Order of Presbyter through the hands and invocation of the Holy Spirit by the Most Reverend Joe Vásquez

Join in the broadcast ceremony live from St. Austin Catholic Church, Austin, Texas or on demand through St. Austin's Mass Broadcast portal. 

Read more about Rev. Mr. Paolo Puccini, CSP, ....click here

Parishes in the Diocese of Austin must follow these protocols when celebrating the sacraments until further notice.

1. Inform and encourage parishioners to maintain 6-feet of distance between each other at all times except between members of the same family or household
2. Advise and encourage the following parishioners to not attend Mass and to remain at home:
   1. Those who are sick;
   2. Those who are 65 or older;
   3. Those who have been advised by caregivers or health care workers to not attend Mass;
   4. Those who sincerley believe that attending mass will jeopardize their health or the health of a person with whom they reside; and
   5. Those who sincerley believe that because of the limitations imposed by the temporary protocolas attending Mass is not reasonable.
3. Broadcast/livestream or promote another broadcast/livestream of at least one Mass each weekend for those who are not able to attend.
4. Provide hand sanitation opportunities at entrances and to the liturgical and altar ministers, encouraging the mainitaining of social distancing.
5. Wear facemasks during liturgies.
6. Disinfect pews and other regularly touched surfaces after each liturgy.
7. Train liturgical and hospitality ministers in fulfilling these protocols and establish a self-screening protocoal for all ministers each time they serve. Place visible signs to reming parishioners of hygiene protocols.

These requirements apply to all liturgies.
These protocols remain in effect until repealed.

Masses are now public and most will be livestreamed on our Facebook Page.  

• Dispensation of the oblligation to attend Sunday Mass continues.
• Masses are now public with restrictions. See the Bishops decree for more information.and the section above.
• If sick or over 65 stay home
• Wear facemask
• Maintain distance.
• Family Life Center can only accomodate about 150 

Saturday Mass will be at 5:30 pm. Not live streamed
Sunday Mass will be at 8:30 a.m and live streamed.
Sunday Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. and Not live streamed.
Weekday Masses - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - at 9:00 a.m. and live streamed
See our Facebook page for liverstream masses. Click here.

DECREE FROM BISHOP VASQUEZ (May 2)-- CLICK HERE
PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP VASQUEZ (May 2) -- CLICK HERE

Our Daily Prayers Readings and Reflections. Click here.

Catholic News. Click here.

An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Dearest Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above
all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot, at this moment, receive You
sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already
there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

HOMEBOUND, a Paulist reflection  will be a place folks can come for some spiritual conversation, to reflect on the unique questions of faith in this time we're living in raises. The plan to share a new video episodes every few days. Click this link   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPSeWLEDTx4

   All are encouraged to pray the rosary at home at 10:00 am in lieu of praying in the chapel.
 
Welcome Newly Ordained Rev. Paolo Puccini C. S. P
It is our pleasure to welcome Rev. Paolo Puccini, C.S.P, who will preside over both Sunday Masses.  His ordination took place last weekend in Austin and he has been assigned to St. Austin’s in Austin.  We are blessed to be able to participate in one of his first Masses and to receive his blessing.
 
Reconciliation
Confession with Fr. Ruben by appointment only during the week. Call between 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
Mass Schedule
We will have Mass on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9:00 a.m., Saturday at 5:30 p.m.  and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m..  The daily masses will be live streamed, but they are also open to the public. On the weekend, only the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be live streamed. We must follow the guidelines issued by the Bishop:  seating for 150 consistent with the 50% occupancy limit and the 6 feet apart rule.  Masks will be required.  Wipes and sanitizers will be provided at the entrance of the Finn Family Life Center.  Each person will be responsible for sanitizing their chair with wipes after each service.    
 
**  Those attending Mass should wipe down their chairs before leaving and
discard in the trash all paper copies of music and Mass parts. **
 
 
Volunteer found - The St. Paul/ St. John’s Prayer Blanket Ministry
Mary Williams has graciously volunteered to do the embroidering for the Prayer Blanket Ministry.    These blankets bring comfort through prayer to those facing serious medical challenges. Thanks to Mary, we can continue our ministry.  If you know of anyone who needs a blanket, please contact Pauline Kramer at 830-265-7239.
 
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. Father Ruben says,  “Don’t make me the bad guy.”  Make sure your teenagers and young adults dress appropriately.
 
First Friday Adoration
First Friday Adoration will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 following mass after a short break for setup and will close with Benediction at 11:00 a.m. Father will anoint the sick at 9:30 in the Finn Family Life Center. There is ample room in the Finn Family Life Center for several adorers at any given time.  Please try to spend some time with Jesus so that he will never be left alone.  Indeed, Our Lord will be waiting for you.  Information: please contact Liz Zarsky at 512-784-9535.
 
HEB / Bayside Cards
HEB and Bayside gift cards are available during office hours. In speaking with the Helping Center in Marble Falls, they are always in need of $25 and $50 HEB cards. If you would like to donate HEB cards to the Center, please purchase them from us. The development committee will deliver them to the Helping Center, and the Center will send a donation letter to you.  What an excellent way to support St Paul and the Helping Center!             Thanks to all of you for your continued support.

In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of how Jesus fed the crowds with just five loaves of bread and two fish.  ”They all ate and were satisfied,” Matthew writes.  Jesus does similar things with the small gifts we present to Him.  When we share our own gifts of time and talent, Jesus takes them, blesses them, and multiplies them for the benefit of all. 
 
This  weekend - Second Collection – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This weekend, on  August 1 ^st and 2 ^nd,  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.  The St. Paul/St. John conference only serves those people living in the 78654 & 78657 zip codes.  There is a great need for help for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.  Their funds are limited and the financial needs are overwhelming.  If you are contributing a check, please make it out to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Every little bit helps!   Thank you for your generosity.
 
Temporary COVID-19 Protocols, Updated July 30, 2020
1.  Attendance at liturgies may not exceed 50% of full seating capacity.  Encourage parishioners to maintain safe distance between each other.
2.  Inform the following parishioners that they may remain at home to  make a Spiritual Communion on a live stream of Mass: those who are sick, those who are 65 or older, those who have been advised by health care workers or caregivers to not attend Mass, those who sincerely believe Mass will jeopardize their health or the health of a person with whom they reside.
3.  Provide hand sanitation opportunities.
4.  Wear face masks.
5.  Disinfect the chairs and other regularly touched surfaces after each liturgy.
6.  Holy communion must be received in the hand.
7.  Return to the regular schedule for Sunday and daily Mass and confessions with a deadline of September 13, 2020 for full resumption of regular schedule. Until then, we will continue with the July 1 protocols.
 
 
Thank You from the Knights of Columbus
Thank you for your generosity with the brown bag collection.  We received $260 in checks, $1155 in HEB cards, and 31 bags of groceries for a grand total of $1880.  Great job everyone.
 
EIM WORKSHOP (during pandemic)
EIM Workshops may resume in August –updates will be communicated through parishes/schools and the EIM Office. Persons who already have an EIM account and are due or past due to attend an EIM Workshop should complete the Temporary Online EIM Training at www.austindiocese.org/workshop to fulfill their compliance requirement. For more information, call (512) 949-2447. 
 
Thank you for your generous contributions totaling $6,300.00
                         

 

A Word from Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers

 Thus a man becomes a child of God, according to the teaching of Christ, not by right of birth, but by the grace of baptism.  By the creative act man is made a creature of God; by the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit man is made a Christian.  (CA, 218)     
    
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 212-265-3209 x350 and tell him your story.