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In his column, Fr. Chuck reflects on Monday, the beautiful day when we broke ground for the construction of our new Ministry & Education complex. We’re truly on the path of our Development Journey and have reached the second major milestone! Please sit for a while to read his reflections on that day and the synchronicity our milestone shares with other observances, especially what he considers the most significant. What event is that? Find out in From Fr. Chuck.

Monday’s morning of prayer, song, and shovels also included an unexpected treat in our first look at the 1918 time capsule unearthed behind the cornerstone of Newman Hall. Our Archives Team has yet to examine the contents closely. We’ll give you a full report in future editions, but for now, we’ve posted a gallery of photos and a link to the video of the Groundbreaking Ceremony.

We filled small bags with blessed soil from groundbreaking. These will be available in the narthex after this weekend’s Masses. Please take one home with you.

Your Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is listening to your concerns and taking action. Having heard concerns about the walk from our parish parking facility at 500 W. MLK, the PPC asked a team of its members to look into parking alternatives. Members of the PPC timed their walks from our Garage and found the walk to take less than four minutes. They did quite a bit of prayer and exploration. They share their top alternative parking solutions with you mid-page at Where & When To Find Us.

Consider the words of Pope John Paul II when he visited Texas in 1987, with a look back in time through Adventures in the Archives.

Sunday evening, the 5:30 Ensemble gathered to enrich our worship. Truman did a great job as altar server, and his Mom, Alison, was our lector. As Fr. Paolo observed, the choir elevated the energy of our worship. We hope that you and your family will consider joining the Liturgy Team at your favorite Mass as greeters, lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers. If you’re interested, please let us know that you'd like to help by emailing us at Liturgy@StAustin.org or use the form at the Worship page to let us know of your interest. Two introductory Zoom sessions are planned for October 21 (evening) and 23 (morning) to provide you with more information.

Faith Formation Opportunities for chiildren, youth, adults and those interested in becoming Catholic are available.

Our Social Justice programs are always investing in the future of persons in need through service and advocacy.

Read just how much our healing prayers mean, especially when they’re wrapped in the folds of a Prayer Blanket.

Join the Knights of Columbus for Free! October 31st isn’t just a day for tricks and treats. Help honor the legacy of the founder, Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney, by joining the Knights. For information on membership, please visit our webpage. Join the Knights of Columbus for Free! October 31st isn’t just a day for tricks and treats. Help honor the legacy of the founder, Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney, by joining the Knights. For information on membership, please visit our webpage.

At Monday's Groundbreaking, we witnessed a milestone made possible only through YOUR generous sharing of time, talent, and treasure. The vision, long hours in meetings, and persistence of the Parish Pastoral Council, the Development Committee, the Property Committee, the Finance Council, and the School Advisory Board have taken root. Please continue to pray with us for the success of this project, and for the safety of those whose hands will do the work on the construction to take our mission to bring God's Word to Life into the future. We are deeply grateful for and humbled by your Giving.