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...we began to walk with Jesus through His public life. This week, we’re with Him at the wedding in Cana, when...

Fr. Chuck shares wisdom derived from the Gospel of Matthew – timely - even though we’re reading John this Sunday. He explains a consequence of this week’s construction progress - NO HEAT in the Church - and this sage advice on staying warm - Keep a lid on it! While chilly, the forecast is for a sunny day. Find his full column at From Fr. Chuck.

Catch up on our development journey’s progress with this week’s update and photos. The changes are significant! Find the update and photos at Our Property Development Journey.

We’ve begun the Synod listening sessions in earnest and are grateful for your participation. Thus far the sessions have been frank, honest, and forward-thinking. Have we heard your voice? Two parish-wide sessions are planned for Saturday, January 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Church or in Zoom on Monday, January 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We hope you’ll join us at one of the upcoming sessions or take the survey of your choice to let your unique voice be heard. Learn more at Synod.

Sunday evening is GAP's chance as a community of young adults to come together to respond to Pope Francis' call for the Synod on Synodality... which means celebrating the communal life and decision-making of the Church which began with the apostles and was renewed by Vatican II. Join our conversation in a hybrid event after Sunday's 5:30 Mass. To join in person or through Zoom, find the details at Events and learn more about GAP.

Saturday, January 15 at 11 a.m. at the Diocesan Mass for Peace & Justice, parishioner Pat Macy will be recognized as the Drum Major for Justice. Learn more about this celebration at Holy Cross Parish and meet Pat at Light.

Fostering change is a passion for Pat and her husband, Steve, as the photos at Light reflect. How can we bring about positive change in this month of Poverty Awareness? Our latest Advocacy Plaza offers opportunities through which we can pray, learn, act, and do more to alleviate Poverty.

Your generosity to our St. Vincent de Paul Society and PIN second collections provides hope when hope is fading. This week read the story of an encounter and how our parish fed the flame of one Senior’s hope at JUSTNews.

We hope you'll take a moment this long weekend to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking one of the actions suggested in the newest Advocacy Plaza on Poverty, attending the Mass for Peace and Justice, or exploring our website's Charity & Justice pages.

January 17, this Monday, as on other federal holidays, our parish offices will be closed.

Yes, And They’re Not At All Ordinary!

Four opportunities to become part of a 105-year legacy of learning excellence are available at St. Austin Catholic School. We invite you to help our young learners become Christ-centered, academically strong, moral community leaders. Find the job posting links at Help Needed.

We’ll soon begin an exploration of Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart. Discussions will be held on Mondays beginning January 24 in the mornings (in person) and on Tuesday evenings (in Zoom) beginning January 25. Find details and sign up at Events.

We have an essential accessory for you that meets recommendations shared by medical experts. The St. Austin mask comes with a filter and features a filter pocket, adjustable ear loops, and a nose wire to ensure a tight, smooth, comfortable fit. Would you like one? All we need to know is that you want one and where we should have it waiting for you! The request form is at Thank You.

They’re here and yours for the taking – the 2022 beautifully-illustrated calendars featuring Wisdom from the Popes. They are in the Church narthex. We are grateful for the kindness of Weed-Corley-Fish who've provided them for our parish over the years.

We received word from the publishers of our Guide Book & Directory that the new edition has been printed! The books are being packaged by the Handicap Work Center for delivery direct to you by bulk mail. Expect them in about two weeks. We’re grateful to the kind advertisers who underwrite this resource for our parish.

We’ll celebrate the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul on January 22 and 23. On that weekend, our Second Collection will be for the Annual Paulist Appeal for support of on-going needs of the dynamic community of priests who’ve served our parish since its founding in 1908. Please give generously to this appeal that funds seminarian preparation, care for senior Paulists (some who served at St. A), vocation outreach, and much more. Learn more about the Paulist Fathers.

We give thanks for your generosity that brings our mission of prayer, education, and service to our time and place. You bring the Word to life through your living and your giving.