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news and updates
noticias y actualizaciones
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for our homebound community
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March 31, 2024
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A Message from our Pastor
Dear Saint William Parishioners,
He is Risen! Our Lord is truly risen! The light shines through the darkness! We rejoice that our Lord has broken the chains of sin and death, and that heaven has been opened to us through the Lord’s merciful offering of self on the Cross...
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Parish Office and Nursery Schedule Update
The parish office will be closed on Good Friday thru Monday, April 1. The office will reopen on Tues., April 2 at 9 am. The Nursery will be closed on Easter Sunday. We wish you a very Blessed Easter Season.
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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
The Adoration Ministry invites you to learn more about Adoration. If you would like to sign up as a committed adorer or have questions, complete the online form. Learn more >>
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Altar Server Scholarship Fund
Altar Servers live a life of Faith to serve the parish community by assisting the priest in the celebration of the Liturgy during Mass. In gratitude for their service to our parish community, the scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior entering college.
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Custom Pavers at St. William
Engraved pavers are a special and unique way to
commemorate a special event or occasion such as Baptism, Marriage, Quinceañera, First Holy Communion, and more.
Forms must be submitted by March 31 to be included in our next placement (June/July).
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Breakfast - All are Invited
April 7
The Guadalupanas will be hosting their next breakfast following the 7:30 am (Spanish) and 9:30 am (English) Masses in the Parish Hall (Bldg. 3). All are invited. Debit/credit cards are accepted.
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Steubenville Conference
June 21-23
Join us for this 3-day high school Catholic conference in Irving, Texas! ONLY 40 spots available. Incoming freshman and outgoing seniors are welcomed, too. Cost: $350 ($150 deposit required). Scholarships available!
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High School Senior
Scholarship Application
Apply by: May 1, 2024
High school seniors: it's time to start applying for scholarships. Deadline Wednesday, May 1st.
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High School Senior
& College Graduate Mass
May 25
Graduate Mass will be held Saturday, May 25 at 5 pm. RSVP by clicking the link below.
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Gloria Middle School Rally
April 20, 2024
Join us for Gloria Middle School Rally – a 1-day retreat hosted by the diocese on Saturday, April 20th all middle school teens! Register at the front office or via our online. Location and Time: Meet at 8:30 am and Pick-Up at 7:30 pm @ St. William in front of the Pavilion.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
June 10-14, Registration Now Open
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is back at Saint William this year, and it is going to be amazing! Our theme this year is Armor of God, and we will be focusing on how the 7 Sacraments give us grace, strength, and power to fight the good fight of living virtuous and holy lives with God's own life inside of us.
VBS is one week of faith-based fun activities for children. Like last year, VBS will be offered concurrently in English and Spanish in the evenings to better accommodate families from our parish.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
During the 9:30 am Mass on April 7 & 21, May 5
Children’s Liturgy is an opportunity for young children who have not yet received their first Holy Communion to attend a liturgy designed for them. During this time, children will be encouraged to grow in love and reverence for the Lord in the Eucharist, the scriptures, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
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Unbound Prayer Sessions
You're invited to come encounter God's love and truth in an in-depth Unbound prayer session with trained prayer ministers. To learn more or schedule a prayer session, click on the button below.
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Early Childhood
Development Center
Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 year.
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Big Event 2024
April 25 (Gala) & 27 (Community Festival)
Saint William will be hosting its third annual Big Event on April 25 (evening Gala) & 27 (Community Festival) on our parish grounds. Proceeds from this parish event will benefit Saint William and our general operating expenses and faith formation programs.
If you are attending the Starlight Gala on Thursday evening, April 25th, we invite you to purchase your tickets online by Monday, April 8th. April 8th is also the last day to participate in the Early Bird Raffle ($500 gift card winner announced via Facebook Live on April 9).
LAST WEEKEND TO PARTICIPATE IN EARLY BIRD RAFFLE (April 7th)
The Big Event team will be back in the courtyard the weekend of April 7 --this is the LAST weekend to return your tickets to be included in the Early Bird raffle!
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Day 1: Starlight Gala: Be the Light
Dinner, Music & Live Auction
Thursday, April 25
6 pm - 10 pm
Now available on the event webpage!
- Dinner Menu
- Gala Tickets
- Schedule
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Day 2: Community Festival
Food, Fun, Games and Silent Auction
Saturday, April 27
11:30 am - 9 pm
How you can take part in this year's event:
- Volunteer
- Participate in the Raffle (Early Bird deadline: April 8, 5 pm)
- Save your items for the garage sale
- Attend the Starlight Gala, Community Festival or both!
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Ashes to Easter
Boxes may be returned to the parish during the first week of Easter
Ashes to Easter is an annual Lenten mission project that affirms and encourages local missionary groups and other mission activities of the Diocese of Austin. Families are encouraged to take a box and drop in extra coins during Lent. Boxes may be returned to the parish during the first week of Easter or if you would like to make a one-time donation you can do so here >>
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Home Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
Legion of Mary
The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home is an act of adoration that publicly declares Jesus as “Lord of the Household.” It is more than setting aside a dwelling place for Him in a building; it is the welcoming of the Reign of Christ into the heart of the family who dwells within that place. He becomes the central focus.
For more information or to schedule an Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home, please pick up a pamphlet in the church narthex or send an e-mail.
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To our contributing families and individuals, thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Giving Tools:
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Need help setting up recurring donations? Click one of the options below and select the "recurring" option.
Additional questions?
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St. John Vianney Church
Parish Mission with Fr. Peter Prusakiewicz, CSMA
April 9-10, 2024
Day 1: The Power and love of St. Michael the Archangel
Day 2: Angels, Divine Mercy and Saint Faustina
View Event Page >>
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Heart of Mary Retreat for Single Women
April 12-14
Cedarbrake
Attention single women: How is Jesus calling you to follow him? Join the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary for The Heart of Mary: A Discernment Retreat for Women. The retreat will include time for prayer, spiritual conferences on discernment and vocations. The retreat is open to single women who are 18-35 years old. The cost of the retreat is $35.
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The Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention
April 15-16
Embassy Suites Round Rock
The ADCCW is a wonderful channel for women to grow in holiness together while being enriched by various events, gatherings, and prayer opportunities. All women in the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend this year's convention! Whether you are part of your parish's ADCCW chapter or you have never heard of it, this convention is an opportunity to be introduced to a beautiful community and participate in the wonderful sessions prepared for the two-day event.
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Silent retreat hosted by Miles Christi
April 26-28
Cedarbrake
The Miles Christi Religious Order will host a Peaceful Weekend Silent Retreat. These weekends are dedicated to helping the lay faithful grow in holiness. They are inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. For more information and to register: 858-768-0872 or email texas@spiritualexercises.net
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Project Stephen
May 16, from 7-9 pm
The Pastoral Center in Austin
An opportunity to actively engage men who are discerning their call to a deeper relationship with God through service as a deacon. This is a time of prayer and reflection, and an opportunity to discuss one’s call with others. Hear witness from a deacon, his sense of call and life of service, and learn about the qualities, characteristics, charisms, and aspects of the diaconate and of formation.
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National Eucharistic Congress
July 17-21
Indianapolis
Come join your brothers and sisters from the Diocese of Austin and across the nation for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. A Eucharistic Procession, Mass each day, an incredible line up of speakers, sessions and tracks for family, catechists and more.
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Mission Statement
As beloved sons and daughters of God, we, the parish of Saint William, are called to proclaim, by word and deed, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the grace of the Sacraments, we endeavor to lead all souls to heaven by fostering spiritual healing and equipping all people for the work of ministry.
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