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news and updates
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September 1, 2024
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A Message from our Pastor
In May 2021, during a time of prayer, the Lord placed on my heart the possibility of having a school at St. William ...
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Labor Day Schedule Update
September 2
On Monday, September 2, Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 am (instead of the 12:15 pm Mass) and there will be no Confessions on this day. The parish office will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 31 - Monday, Sept. 2.
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Would you like to serve as a Liturgical Minister?
If you’ve thought about serving in Liturgy, for example as: Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Sacristan, Lector, or Altar Server, this is a great time to sign up as there are a few trainings coming up in September.
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To the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary
September 6
Saint William’s First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary takes place every first Friday of the month. We invite you, your family, and your friends to join in the next parish-wide devotion.
The devotion begins with the Friday 12:15 pm Mass. After Mass, Father processes with the Eucharist to the Sacred Heart Chapel where there will be Eucharistic Adoration until 8:30 am Saturday morning. The devotion ends with the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday.
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Children's Eucharistic Adoration
Sacred Heart Chapel
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First Friday Family Adoration
September 6, 5 pm - 6 pm
The whole family from littles to teens are welcome to come and go to best meet the needs of their families. Quiet whispering as you assist your child with prayer is welcome. Children’s Eucharistic Adoration Ministry will provide resources such as: Prayer Materials, Self-Guided Prayer Experiences, Prayer Manipulatives, and books for littles to teens. Or bring your own.
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Wednesday Children's
Guided Adoration
September 11, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Children of all ages are welcome with a parent or responsible adult. Children will be guided through a themed Holy Hour with a mixture of age-appropriate prayers, songs, reflections, scripture, times of prayerful silence, and Benediction. Cookies and juice immediately following in the courtyard. For more information, please email:
childrensadoration@st-william.org
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Breakfast, All are Invited
September 8, following 7:30 am and 9:30 am Masses
The Guadalupanas invite the St. William community to join them for their next breakfast in the Parish Hall (Bldg. 3).
Debit/credit cards are accepted.
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That Man is You!
Begins September 11
Meets Wednesdays, 6 am - 7:30 am PEC (Bldg. 5), Auditorium
Please join us for That Man is You! which combines Scripture, research, and a little fun to address the pressures and temptations facing men in our modern culture. It seeks to form authentic leaders who will be capable of transforming homes and society.
Click below to view the speaker lineup under "That Man is You!" ministry.
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Mission Cooperative 2024
Weekend of September 8
Next weekend, we welcome Fr. Antonio Carpena Lopez at all Masses. Fr. Antonio is from the Diócesis de Gracias in Honduras. This Diocese is newly created and located in two of the western states of the country. The purpose of the mission appeal is to bring an awareness of the diocesan pastoral mission needs and challenges to generate financial, pastoral, community and educational support. The second collection this weekend will support the mission of the Diocese of Gracias.
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September 12
PEC Banquet Hall
Grades 9-12, year 1 & 2 and High School OCIA (aka RCIA) year 1 & year 2. English at 6 pm, Spanish at 7:30 pm.
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September 18
PEC Banquet Hall
Grades 6-8 and Middle School OCIA (aka RCIA) year 1 and year 2. English at 6 pm, Spanish at 7:30 pm.
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Mother-Daughter Retreat
October 5, 9 am to 2 pm, Parish Hall
We invite all mothers and their 13-16 year-old daughters to a Mother-Daughter Retreat. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a morning together, sharing and pondering about the many beautiful ways God created you as a woman, and rejoicing at the wonderful plan He has for you to live a happy and fulfilling life. Registration ($20 for mother-daughter pair) is now open.
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Blue Mass
Sept. 27, Friday 6:30 am (church)
Saint William invites all First Responder Professionals —Police, Fire, EMT, Medical Professionals— to a special Mass. This celebration is in honor of those who protect and serve our citizens and keep our communities safe.
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Unity Rosary
October 5, 7 pm
This multicultural event will begin by joining together in praying the Holy Rosary in various languages. A reception will immediately follow in the Parish Hall.
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Employment Opportunities at Saint William | |
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New! Director of Accounting (full-time)
- Accounting Associate-Bookkeeper (part-time)
- Facilities Specialist (full-time, part-time)
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Catholic Charities
At Catholic Charities of Central Texas, our licensed counselors focus on the social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of our clients. Catholic Charities Counseling Services offers individual, couples, and family counseling, as well as play therapy, trauma therapy, and solution-focused grief therapy to those looking for help and support with a variety of issues. For more information, call 512-651-6150 or visit ccctx.org/counseling-services.
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Suicide Prevention Month
September 21, St. Albert the Great
September is Suicide Prevention Month. A Mass and remembrance ritual will be celebrated Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. at St Albert the Great Parish in Austin. Father Charlie Garza will preside and preach.
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American Heritage Girls (for Girls ages 5-18)
Starts September 12
American Heritage Girls Troop TX6201 is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. We meet at St. William and we'd love for your daughter to join us to learn new skills, earn badges, complete service projects, enjoy fellowship, and go camping! For more details, reach out to us via the "find a troop" function at AmericanHeritageGirls.org. Our program year begins September 12th!
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The Gift of Aging
September 12, Cedarbrake (Temple)
The gift of aging brings unique challenges and the wisdom for living in grace. This retreat will explore the soul’s journey as we age. The day will be led by Judy Hoelscher, a retired hospital and hospice chaplain and current teacher for the Spiritual Direction classes at Cedarbrake. The retreat from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with mass will include presentations, group discussions and times for reflection. The cost is $45, including lunch. For more information, visit Upcoming Retreats or call (254) 780-2436.
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Living a Trinitarian Spirituality
Sept. 27-29, Cedarbrake
This retreat explores the Blessed Trinity as a dynamic and relational mystery inviting human transformation. As we journey with those who embraced the Triune God these themes emerge: love, hospitality, poverty, beauty, desire, service and hope. Retreat leader, Father Daniel Renaud, is a priest and itinerant preacher with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The costs are $295 for a private room, $255 for a shared room and $150 for commuters. For more information, visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436.
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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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