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This year, St. Theresa is partnering with St. Vincent de Paul to provide some of our most vulnerable neighbors with a wonderful Christmas. If you choose to adopt a family you: commit to buying and wrapping gifts for each family member (you choose the family size) $50-$60 per person is a guideline, however you can spend more You can choose to purchase an HEB gift card for the family Christmas dinner You can choose to deliver the gifts or have another volunteer deliver them for you Can enjoy your Christmas, knowing you helped a family in need For more information on our Advent Outreach, click here! Thank you for brightening the lives of our neighbors with this Corporal Work of Mercy this Advent! God bless you!

Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Do you feel God calling you to learn more about the faith? Or are you a lifelong Catholic seeking to grow deeper in your understanding of the Church’s teachings and traditions? Our next Catholicism 101 course begins Monday, January 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of Elmer Hall.

Looking for pecans or cashews for your Thanksgiving pies or holiday gifts? Support the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus through their online nut sales, November 1–16. Pickup will be on Sunday, November 16, from 8–11 a.m. in the Family Center. Online sales are in addition to in-person sales on November 15–16 at tables outside Mass. A second weekend of sales will also be offered, with a December 14 pickup for online orders.

As October comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Amy Allert as she concludes her six years of dedicated service on staff at St. Theresa. Amy’s warmth, leadership, and faith have touched many lives and helped our parish grow in spirit and community. We thank her for her many contributions and wish her every blessing in the next chapter of her journey. At the same time, we are delighted to welcome back Chase Crouse as our new Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis in a seamless transition.

Read the 2025 St. Theresa Impact Report and see how the parish is performing.

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St. Theresa is participating in the Diocesan Catholic Services Appeal. Make your pledge today at: austindiocese.org/give

Costumes Welcome! Get ready for a spine-tingling evening of music as Chris Oelkers, Mark Stern, and Jean Fuller bring the spookiest instrument of them all to life! This thrilling Halloween organ concert features chilling classics and unexpected delights.

Join us for a special Commemorative Service of Solemn Vespers as we remember loved ones awaiting the resurrection of the dead. The Easter Candles from years past will be lit as the names of the deceased from the parish this past year are read, accompanied by the tolling of the bell. You are invited to bring photos of loved ones to place among the candles. The choirs of St. Theresa will sing Solemn Vespers for the Deceased with music from the requiems of Brahms and Fauré. To have additional names included, please submit them online at st-theresa.org/vespers2025.

In honor of October being Respect Life Month, please help support the 8 babies being born soon at Annunciation Maternity Home! Please bring to the boxes in the Narthex: Diapers - size N, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Baby wash, shampoo & lotion Aquaphor, Desitin, and other diaper creams Baby wipes of all sizes Laundry detergent Baby toothpaste

Join us in celebrating one of our own! St. Theresa parishioner and St. Theresa Catholic School parent, Amy Geraci, is the sister of John O’Leary—whose incredible true story has inspired millions. At age nine, John survived a traumatic accident that left him with burns over his entire body, and went on to become a globally recognized speaker and author. Come together with the St. Theresa community for an exclusive pre-screening of the film that tells his remarkable journey, starring John Corbett and William H. Macy. Tickets are $16 each. Get yours today, as supplies are limited!

The St. Theresa Fall Parish Picnic is coming! Join us Sunday, October 5, 2025 from Noon to 2:00 PM on the St. Theresa campus for food, games, and free fun for all in honor of the feast day of our Patroness, St. Therese of Lisieux.

St. Theresa is sponsoring the furnishing of a room for a mother at St. Louise House in Austin, a ministry that helps families transition from homelessness to healthy, independent living. Can you help? We’re collecting sheets, wall art, and other home items to make this momma's new space warm and welcoming. All donated items must be delivered to the Parish Office by Friday, September 12.

Game nights at St. Theresa are back! We'll alternate between bingo and trivia nights every other month and serve lemonade and pizza at each. Please consider bringing a $10 prize for kids or adults for the prize table.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY KICK OFF! Sept. 7 | 12noon - 2pm | Elmer Hall Rm 202 All high schoolers are invited to the Youth Ministry Kick off with an Italian celebration of the canonization of two young Italian men, Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassatti. Come have a lasagna lunch, watch a movie about Carlo Acutis, with movie treats and games. You are always welcome to bring a friend!

St. Vincent de Paul Information Session Sunday, Sept. 7 10:15 AM in the Family Center Are you looking for a ministry where you can: • Grow in holiness • Build friendships • Serve the poor right here in Northwest Austin?

Friday, August 15, 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM The Solemnity of the Assumption celebrates the Church’s teaching that Mary was taken up, body and soul, into heaven. Masses will be celebrated in the church at 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Explore a variety of churches reflecting the beauty of the homeland of Czech and German immigrants brought to Central Texas with Fr. Larry Covington, Thursday, October 16 from 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.