St. Austin Parish and School has been exploring how best to meet our parish community facility needs for the 21st Century. Forged by the Holy Spirit, our mission continues to be a message of evangelization that will be showcased to Austin and the world with new facilities that reflect this vibrant and unique community. Generations before us have repeatedly answered the call to create a welcoming Catholic home and that commitment continues as we look to the future. It’s Our Turn, It’s Our Time.
If you didn't have the opportunity to participate in one of last weekend's information sessions, here's a quick summary. Our development financing met or exceeded all eight financial conditions the Diocese of Austin set out in their approval of our redevelopment. The Pastoral Council, Parish Finance Committee, School Advisory Board, and Development Committee accepted the eight conditions the Diocese requested last spring. All community leadership bodies were thoroughly briefed on the financing details and how we met each of the conditions. If you would like more information about the financing or have any questions about the project please remember to email [email protected] anytime and we will get back with you right away.
Thank you for journeying with us toward a new future!
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Let Us Pray Together for the Intercession of
Servant of God Isaac Hecker
As we celebrate the beginning of our journey, let's lift our prayers together in hope and confidence. On this page are two prayers, an appeal to Fr. Isaac Hecker, founder of the Paulists, and below, the Prayer for Our Pilgrimage.
Heavenly Father, You called Your servant Isaac Thomas Hecker to preach the Gospel to the people of North America and, through his teaching, to know the peace and the power of Your indwelling Spirit.
He walked in the footsteps of St. Paul the Apostle, and like Paul spoke Your Word with a zeal for souls and a burning love for all who came to him in need.
Look upon us this day, with compassion and hope. Hear our prayer.
We ask that, through the intercession of Fr. Hecker Your servant, you might grant us the favor of Your support as we build in service of Your most amazing mission to be expressions of God’s love in this place, for this time. Send Your Spirit, to Whom Fr. Hecker was especially devoted, to be with all those hard at work on this endeavor - keep them safe from all harm.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit. One God, forever and ever.
Amen.
Big Update - A New Birth of Our Mission!
What a wonderful gift to receive as we celebrate the birth of the Church!
If you didn't get a chance to attend one of the two presentations offered, here are opportunities to get the news. Watch the presentation video (37 minutes) and/or review the slide presentation at the button below.
The Development Team invites you to take the survey at the second button below. Fr. Chuck is eager for your feedback through the Survey and very grateful for your interest in and support of this bold step into the future.
Amazing Spirit of God, Awaken us again to your enlivening presence, in parish and school – in classroom and pew. You have guided and walked with us from our beginning, with the founding generations to the present moment. Upon your urging we now are raising up a new home for the mission you entrust to us: to be a beacon of hope in the life of our world, and a touchstone of faith and mercy for generations to come. Strengthen our commitment step by step. Clarify our vision and its application so as not to falter. Keep us grounded. Keep us truthful. Bless us with the lightness of your touch in laughter and in stillness. Remind us that we build in service of your most amazing mission to be expressions of God’s love in this place, for this time. As we are taught, we dare to pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.