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October 2, 2022
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Tacos y Mas!
Come by the Ministry Center after the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday Oct. 2nd to enjoy more World Famous breakfast tacos from the Knights of Columbus.
Next weekend the Silver Rose comes to St. Austin! Each year, from early March through mid-December, K of C councils steward Silver Roses along routes starting in Canada and arriving in Mexico on December 12, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Silver Rose demonstrates the unity among Knights in Canada, the U. S. and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady.
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September 25, 2022
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Missing Those Breakfast Tacos Already?
The Knights thank both new and loyal customers for supporting our recent taco breakfast. We hope you enjoyed the taco+companionship combo.
Can’t wait for the next taco breakfast? It’s just around the corner as we resume our first Sunday of the month schedule. Come by the Ministry Center after the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 2 to enjoy more World Famous breakfast tacos from the Knights of Columbus.
Consider joining the Knights!
We put our faith into action with acts of charity, unity, and fraternity
to strengthen our parish, school, and community, and beyond.
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September 18, 2022
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Six Varieties!
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It's Breakfast Taco Time!
Tacos are back! Come by the Ministry Center after the 8:45 Mass this Sunday (September 18) to enjoy some World Famous breakfast tacos from the Knights of Columbus. We'll offer six varieties ($2.50 each), as well as donuts, for dine-in or take-out. Tacos, donuts, and companionship with fellow parishioners - what a combo deal!
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Sweet & Delicious
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September 11, 2022
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Mark Your Calendars for Tacos
Hungry for tacos? The next World Famous Taco Breakfast will be on Sunday September 18 after the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Thank you to all our patrons and generous donors for supporting our outreach efforts!
There is still time to sign up! The Knights invite all parishioners to participate in our free online webinar on “Retirement Savings and Distribution Planning” set for Thursday September 15 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Ed Slott, America’s IRA expert, will be the presenter. Pre-register by clicking on the image in the Registration is Easy section below
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September 4, 2022
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Gratitude, A Promise, and
an Invitation!Thank you to all our patrons and generous donors for the successful Taco Breakfast last week! We’ll be back with more tacos later this month.
Proceeds from our fundraisers help us to carry out our charitable mission. Speaking of money, the Knights invite all parishioners to sign up for our free online webinar on Retirement Savings and Distribution Planning set for Thursday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. Mr. Ed Slott, America’s IRA expert, will be the presenter.
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Registration Is Easy!Click on the Image Below
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August 28, 2022
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A GREAT Sunday - Mass & Tacos! MMMMM!
The Knights of Columbus welcome back all students, pre-K thru college! Start the school year and Faith Formation off right with our hearty FAMOUS breakfast tacos on Sunday, August 28 after the 8:45 a.m. Mass. The Knights of Council 10776 will be selling breakfast tacos, 6 varieties ($2.50 each), along with coffee and donuts in the Ministry Center - dine-in or take-out.Don't miss the moment!
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August 14, 2022
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McGivney Trifecta
This week has special significance for the Knights. We honored the teachers and staff of St. Austin Catholic School on Thursday with our annual Appreciation Lunch to kick off the start of the new school year - see photos below. Other activities we support during the year include Halloween Hoot, Christmas poster contest, and Grand Tour. This week is also the McGivney Trifecta. We mark the birthday of our Founder, Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney on Friday (8/12/1852), his Feast Day on Saturday (8/13) and his passing on Sunday (8/14/1890). Knights around the world come together this weekend, bound by charity, unity, and fraternity in honor of our Founder. Happy Feast Day!
This is a good time to join the Knights of Columbus! For more information about the Order, visitKnights of Columbus
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St. Austin School Faculty & Staff Enjoy KC Hospitality During a Busy Week of Preparation
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July 31, 2022
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Free Estate Planning Workshop
All Knights and interested parishioners are invited to sign up for a free workshop on “Wills and Estate Planning Basics” offered by the Diocese of Austin on Tuesday, August 2 from 3 to 4 p.m. This online workshop will help you get started or update important life and legacy plans for you and your family. More information and registration are available at the Diocese of Austin's Will Estate Basics.
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July 24, 2022
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Sing Alleluia Come On Get Happy!Breakfast Taco Sunday is BACK!!!!
Sunday, July 24 after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, the Knights of Council 10776 will be selling breakfast tacos 6 varieties ($2.50 each) along with coffee and donuts in the Ministry Center! After a two-year dry spell, you’ll be able to get your fix of our FAMOUS tacos for either dine-in or take-out.
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July 3, 2022Happy Fraternal New Year to our KC Council
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A Look Back to a Successful 2021 - 22
New Year’s Eve in June? Yes! Fraternal Year 2021-2022 ended on June 30. The Knights had a busy year as reflected in our end-of-year activity report to Supreme. We submitted 16 activities for the Columbian Award, four in each of four categories of the Faith In Action program:
Faith - Rosary, Altar Duty, Paulist Lenten Retreat, Ordination Anniversary Gift
Family – SACS Teacher Lunch, SACS Halloween Hoot, Poster Contest, Good Friday Family Promotion
Community – Courtyard Pavers, Fish Fry, Move It Sale, Micah 6 Street Youth Dinner
Life - Gabriel Project & St. Louise House Support, Novena for Life, Special Needs Event, Ukraine FundThe new Fraternal Year starts on July 1. We invite you to join the action, fellowship, and fun, check us out at KofC and join online!
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June 26, 2022Congratulations!
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New Officers Installed
The Knights of Columbus Council 10776 held its Officer Installation ceremony and BBQ dinner Tuesday evening. Congratulations to the following gentlemen who will serve for the 2022-23 Fraternal Year:
Council Office
Office Holder
Grand Knight
Eric Nichols
Deputy Grand Knight
George Pratte
Chancellor
Jorge Garcia
Recorder
Charles Vernor
Treasurer
Darrell Pargmann
Advocate
Ron Lipinski
Warden
Patrick Kelly
Inside Guard
Hunter Caskey
Outside Guard
Randy Cubriel
One Year Trustee
Sergio Pellicano
Two Year Trustee
Paul Lewis
Three Year Trustee
Mark Worman
Chaplain
Fr. Bruce Nieli
Financial Secretary
David King
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Newly-installed Council Officers (not all were present) and District Deputies.
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June 19, 2022Serving Others Through Micah 6 + More
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Serving Others
The Knights had a weekend of service to Micah 6 last week. On Saturday June 11 several St. Austin parishioners, including two Knights, responded to the call for help with the Food Pantry which was suddenly short of volunteers. The food distribution came off smoothly. On Sunday the Knights provided and served dinner at the Micah 6 Street Youth Drop-In Center. On the menu were summertime favorites of fried chicken, green beans, biscuits, watermelon, brownies and cookies. A dozen guests left satisfied; some even had seconds and thirds!
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Planning for retirement? There is still time to sign up for our informative webinar as the Order hosts the repeat session of "Retirement Planning in a Changing Landscape," featuring Mr. Ed Slott, America's IRA Expert. Whether your retirement is near or years away, it’s never too early to plan ahead. Register here for the session set for June 23rd @ 8:00 p.m. CDT.
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June 5, 2022Our KC Council Recognized for a Quick Start!
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The Texas State Council recognizes
Council #10766 for reaching its ANNUAL goal for charitable giving.
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The awards just keep on coming! At our June business meeting this week, Grand Knight Eric Nichols received the Texas State Council & Charities Quick Start Honor Roll Award. United in charity, the Knights of Columbus support
those most in need. In doing our part, the Council met our state charity contribution goal in the first half of the fraternal year. We look forward to the day when we can display all our awards in our new parish hall.
If you want to become a member of our award-winning Council, check us out at K of C and join online for free before June 30th.
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Grand Knight Eric Nichols (l)
accepts the Texas State Council & Charities Quick Start Honor Roll Award
from District Deputy Pat Ortiz.
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May 29, 2022
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Planning for Retirement?
The Knights of Columbus can help!
We thank those who attended the Fraternal Benefit Night on Thursday night (May 26). If you missed "Retirement Planning in a Changing Landscape," or want to see it again, there's a second opportunity onThursday, June 23rd @ 8:00 p.m.
Just click the link in the date above to register for the program. Mr. Ed Slott, America's IRA expert, leads the informative webinar. Whether your retirement is near or years away, it’s never too early to plan ahead. To register, please click on the date above.
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May 8, 2022
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Our Council Shines Brightly!
What a week for Council 10776! We welcomed our newest member, Richard Gaunt, into the Council. We celebrated our first in-person business meeting in two years on Wednesday evening with 15 Knights present. We gathered over delicious pizza provided by the St. Austin staff – thank you! To top off the evening, District Deputy Pat Ortiz presented us with a plaque naming St. Austin Knights a Star Council. The award from our Supreme Officers recognizes the many activities we undertook in 2020 - 21 to realize our founder's mission for the organization rooted in the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity.
Since 1882 when first organized by Father Michael J. McGivney, Knights are men from every stage of life striving to be servant leaders in their communities. Want to be part of our winning council? We'd welcome you into our midst! We hope five new members will join us this year. Join online for FREE until June 30, 2022. Contact Paul Lewis at plewis5340@sbcglobal.net with any questions. Find additional information and the opportunity to become a member online at
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April 7, 2022
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Good Friday, April 15
Bring your family to celebrate the Good Friday Liturgy of Our Lord’s Passion. Good Friday has a central role in the heart of Christianity yet attendance at services remains low. As one of its Faith In Action programs, the Knights of Columbus conducts the Good Friday Family Promotion. Its purpose is to foster a more robust practice and better understanding of our Catholic faith and the Triduum. We do this by encouraging greater attendance at Good Friday services. Setting an example for our community, Knights will attend Good Friday services with their families. Whether in person or virtually, please join us on Good Friday!
By Your holy cross,
You have redeemed the world.
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April 3, 2022
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Many Thanks
The Knights wish to thank the many loyal parishioners for their support of our first-ever Fish Fry! We were busy Thursday and Friday prepping, cooking and delivering over 75 orders. We hope you enjoyed this classic
K of C Lenten meal!
Just as we tried something new this week, so too did the founding fathers of the Order 140 years ago on March 29, 1882, now recognized as Founders Day. On this date the fledgling organization started by Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney was legally incorporated by the State of Connecticut.
In honor of the beatification of Fr. McGivney, the K of C continues to offer FREE on-line memberships until June 30, 2022. Much more information about the Order and membership signup can be viewed atKnights of Columbus
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Happy Anniversary!
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Sunday, January 23
Our Council is 30 years old! Council 10776, first named St. Austin Council and later renamed for Fr. E. Philip O’Hern, received its charter on January 6, 1992. Four Paulist priests were among the 34 original members. Two charter members are still active with the Council: Larry Schroeder, the first Grand Knight, and Fr. Bruce Nieli CSP, our Chaplain. There is no time like the present to join the Knights of Columbus. Please view our webpage Knights or contact Paul Lewis for more information at pslags2020@gmail.com.
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March 27, 2022
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The KC Fish Fry - April 1, 2022No Foolin', We're Cooking!
As the photos testify, we've been practising and taste-testing. NOW, we're ready to take your orders for our April 1st Fish Fry Dinner consisting of Southern Fried Catfish, French Fries, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw and condiments. And all this for only $10!
The funds we raise with this endeavor will go to the projects and programs and support we provide within our parish and throughout the community.
We hope you'll join us for dinner in the Ministry Center at 500 W. MLK after the Stations of the Cross. For your convenience, we also offer three drive through pick up options for a carry-out meal! Please place your order for a delicious dine-in or carry-out meal. Pick-up times are at 5:30, 6:00, or 6:30. We've made sure ordering is easy by clicking the link below.Feed Me Fish!
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Fr. Philip O'Hern Council 10776
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The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic fraternal service organization. Membership is open to all men of the parish over the age of 18. Members put our faith into action with acts of charity, unity, and fraternity to strengthen our parish, school, and community, and beyond. Learn more about the Knights in this video (less than 5 min).
Our Knights meet on 1st Wednesdays, from 7-9 p.m.
For membership information contact Paul Lewis at 512-302-4722.
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About Our Council's Namesake
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Fr. Philip O'Hern, CSP
Father E. Philip O'Hern, CSP, was born August 6, 1906 at West Point, New York, where his father, Colonel O'Hern, had taught Generals Patton and Eisenhower as cadets. As a boy, he expected to follow the military career of his father and maternal grandfather (O'Hara), but a physical injury turned his thoughts to the priesthood of his uncle, Paulist Father Louis O'Hern. In 1924 at the age of 18 Phil was received into the Paulist community. He was in the first class to make a canonical novitiate at Ridgefield, Connecticut. He completed his college and theological studies at The Catholic University where he received the BA, STB, and MA degrees. He was ordained a Catholic priest on June 11, 1932, by his uncle John Francis O'Hern, Bishop of Rochester.
Father Phil's first assignment was to Old St. Mary's parish in San Francisco, followed by appointments to Good Shepherd in New York and Winchester, Tennessee. In 1942, he became an army chaplain, serving from Alaska through the European Theatre of Operations at forward field hospitals. Upon the liberation of the Nazi death camp in Ebensee, Austria, he saw the gas chambers and the furnaces; he buried hundreds and prayed over the sick and the dying. He probably participated in more combat action than any other Paulist during World War II, as indicated by his reception of four battle stars. (From Findagrave.com)
Read more about Fr. Phil.
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