The definition ~ In literature, a vignette is a short, impressionistic scene focused on one moment or giving a particular insight into a character, idea, or setting. It can also be used to describe an illustration, engraving or photograph that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper. 

The inspiration ~ Came from you! In our synod listening sessions, we heard the voices of those who'd like to be more fully engaged in our community, who'd like to volunteer, but don't have the luxury of time for a continuing commitment.

The Appeal ~ We'll be posting opportunities to help with an hour here and there. We hope this seedling concept will grow. We're starting small to see if the community is truly committed to this kind giving. We'd love to hear more feedback from you at Stewardship@StAustin.org.

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We've heard the question, "But what could I possibly do in an hour or two? That's all the time I I have to offer."

We've got something very important that you can do in an 
hour a week, perhaps even two hours a month. You can help us  reach out to those neighbors in need who call us for assistance but live outside the area we serve.

Our dispatchers normally return the calls of every neighbor who contacts our helpline. As pandemic support programs expired, We're struggling to keep pace. We heard your willingness to help and matched that with our challenge - the immediate need to grow our capacity to respond to each call. And to make those calls lovingly with Christ's heart and voice. 

Could you help relieve some of that stress by making calls once a week? once a month?
 

• You would not be a caseworker, but would be offering a loving ear, and contact information for other resources. 

• You would need to be Ethics & Integrity in Ministry certified. Two opportunities for that training are available at St. Austin's on April 2 & 3. Learn more at EIM. 

• Members of our St. Vincent de Paul Society would train you with some history, provide a script and training in how to conduct a call, and share a resource list with other programs and sources of assistance.  

We're at the very initial planning stages, but need to gauge the interest of our Community. We are especially in need of Spanish speakers. Want to know more?Please contact Huddie at hwmswim@gmail.com. 

Plants are living things that need loving care. 

Can you make time to help us get enough water to our beautiful Easter plants during the week? Care for our beautiful Church is the work of our community as a whole. Already, the Knights of Columbus come during the weekend to attend to Church needs, but our flowering spring plants will need a mid-week watering.  Can you help?
Signing up is easy at 

Watering

Be a messenger of Christ's Transforming Love!

We come with an appeal for you to serve as a 
Communion Outreach minister. While our parish Communion Outreach teams visit hospitals and nursing homes within our parish boundaries, we have a special relationship with the residents of Westminster Senior Living where many longtime parishioners reside. You can help them remain connected to a community they enriched. 

Here are things you should know:

• At this time we are reaching Westminster residents by phone, but as soon as it is safe to do so, you'll be part of a team that brings the Eucharist to the facility. 

• You must be EIM certified.

• You'll receive training and on-the-job coaching from experienced members of the Westminster team.

Learn more, email ~

Nancy Carrales