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Mother of Pentecost Last Sunday, the glorious Easter Season came to it’s pinnacle in the celebration of Pentecost. Just in case you didn’t get a big enough dose of the Holy Spirit then, I’d like to draw your attention back to that moment– to the Mother of that moment – Mary. If you’ve... 24 May 2013 No comments Read More

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The Mystery of Parenthood Fifteen years ago at St. Mary’s in College Station, I walked down the stairs with my then 3 year old son. What happened on those stairs opened my eyes and subsequently my wife’s eyes to the fact that parenthood does more for the parents than it ever does for the... 23 May 2013 No comments Read More

5 Secrets of a Happy Summer at Home There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Central Texas is amazing place to live. I’ve been here for 10 years and never desire to live elsewhere… unless of course it’s summertime…..when (as a visiting friend once described to me)... 23 May 2013 3 Comments Read More

What Did the Pope Just Say? Hold your horses, Huffington Post.The Pope did not just change the doctrine of the Catholic church. Protestants… take a deep breath before you point fingers and claim that Catholics believe you have to work your way into heaven and that Pope Francis just said so. Are we calmed down? Good.... 22 May 2013 6 Comments Read More

Open Letter to Graduating High School Seniors I’ve spent the last 4 years as a catechist to high school seniors. Before that I spent 4 years with confirmation classes and middle school students, but focusing on sending students out to college and beyond high school has been some of my most fruitful experiences. I would like to... 22 May 2013 No comments Read More

Mary’s “Lectio on Life” In her Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), Mary says, “He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.” That line used to bother me. It sounds mean. I have often asked Our Lady what she meant by it exactly. I love the way she answered. Some years... 22 May 2013 No comments Read More

Dominican Sisters and The American Bible Challenge As you might be aware of the Dominican Sisters of Mary have been contestants on this season’s “The American Bible Challenge” and will be appearing in the final at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT Thursday, May 23 on The Game Show Network. We had the opportunity to ask Sr. Maria Suso some questions about... 20 May 2013 No comments Read More

Fighting for LIFE on Facebook We’re touted as the pro-life generation. I have no doubt of that, but how are we still losing to a popular culture of death? Let me give you some background information. I attended a Christian university in Texas with deep roots to Baptist traditions. Last week, I was on Facebook... 20 May 2013 2 Comments Read More

Faith is Love in Action Praise the Lord, I’ve survived yet another year of college! It wasn’t pretty. There was a lot of caffeine and a lot of hair pulling and a lot of wanting to drop out of school, but by the grace of God I survived. Unfortunately, this means that I am getting... 18 May 2013 3 Comments Read More

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Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 95: Revolution in Austin Episode 95 Feedback: From The Bartlett Here is a possible topic to discuss. Competition – is it a virtue or a vice? If Jesus lead a sports league, would all the kids get trophies? What about in the free market, many demonize the free market and a key catalyst in... 17 May 2013 1 Comment Read More

The Continued Misadventures of a Catholic Politcal Advocate Today I got another lesson in political advocacy. You might recall- Wanted Concerned Catholic Voters Mr Henrichson Went to the Capitol About a month ago I was blessed with the opportunity to represent my fellow Catholics in front of the staff of Eddie Rodriguez. You may also recall that, that... 17 May 2013 3 Comments Read More

The Best Me Last week marked the premature end of an all-too-short era in the Williston house when, after a remarkable temper tantrum by my son, Lincoln, we decided to sell the Wii and Xbox on Craigslist. It all started, as most family crises do, with a father/son matchup in Mario Super Sluggers,... 16 May 2013 6 Comments Read More

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04 Apr 2013

RE Registration for 2013-2014 begins Monday, April 8

Sign your child up for Religious Education for the 2013-2014 year beginning April 8th. Your choices for classes are: Sundays 4 yr olds, 5 yr olds, and 1st grade only from 9:00-10:00 am. Sundays grades 2nd -8th 10:15-11:15 am. Tuesday 2nd Grade only from 4:00-5:00. Wednesday 1st-5th Grade from 4:00-5:00. Catechists are...

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04 Apr 2013

RE Registration for 2013-2014 begins Monday April 8

Sign your child up for Religious Education for the 2013-2014 year beginning April 8th. Your choices for classes are: Sundays 4 yr olds, 5 yr olds, and 1st grade only from 9:00-10:00 am. Sundays grades 2nd -8th 10:15-11:15 am. Tuesday 2nd grade only from 4:00-5:00. Wednesday for 1st thru 5th Grade...

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04 Apr 2013

RE Registration for 2013-2014 begins Monday April 8

Sign your child up for Religious Education for the 2013-2014 year beginning April 8th. Your choices for classes are: Sundays 4 yr olds, 5 yr olds, and 1st grade only from 9:00-10:00 am. Sundays grades 2nd -8th 10:15-11:15 am. Tuesday 2nd grade only from 4:00-5:00. Wednesday for 1st thru 5th Grade...

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02 Apr 2013

Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament April 29th

Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament Monday, April 29, 2013 Barton Creek -Crenshaw Shotgun Start: 1:30 p.m. Banquet: 6:30 p.m. in Morris Hall Benefitting Knights of Columbus and St Vincent de Paul Individual Player $175 Sponsorship’s $300 to $2,500 For questions please contact:Doug Murrell at 512.796.4367 dmurrell@austin.rr.com or Gregg Paul at 512.971.0405...

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02 Apr 2013

New Staff Member to Join St. John Neumann

St. John Neumann is pleased to welcome its newest employee. Sarah Boettcher will join the staff at St. John Neumann effective April 9th, 2013 as Director of Adult Faith Formation. Sarah will coordinate many components of Adult Faith, including Between the Masses, RCIA, Couples of Faith, CRHP, Scripture and other...

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02 Apr 2013

Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet

Mother’s Day is May 12. Those who wish to remember their living or deceased mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, godmother, daughter, mother-in-law, sister or friend may do so by having them remembered in the Masses offered at our church in observance of Mother’s Day. The Mass card and offering envelope will...

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02 Apr 2013

Parents of Graduating Seniors

Last year St. John Neumann had a display in the church of our seniors with photos and information on their future plans, and we were hoping we could do the same this year for our class of ’13! What we need from the seniors is a nice photo (you can...

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28 Feb 2013

Vacation Bible School 2013-Registration begins April 8th

Save the dates and join us summer of 2013 for another exciting Vacation Bible School at St. John Neumann! June 17 – 21, 2013 9 a.m. – 12:00 VBS Program – For kids 4 years (as of 09/01/13 thru incoming 4th graders) Youth “Shepherd/Mentor” Program* – For incoming 5th graders...

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14 Feb 2013

Upcoming Women’s Crhp Retreat

Make this Lenten season a true spiritual journey toward Easter and consider our upcoming retreat opportunity Women’s CRHP Retreat Mar. 2-3 This retreat experience offers a weekend transformation, that will renew and revitalize the spiritual health of those who choose to attend. The women hosting this weekend do all of...

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12 Feb 2013

CHURCH ENTRANCE TO BE CLOSED

The Bee Cave Rd. entrance to St. John Neumann will be closed from Sunday evening, 2/17, after 9:00 PM, through Thursday, 2/21, in order to pour a concrete apron entrance into our property. This work is part of the addition of a right hand turn lane for St. John Neumann...

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11 Feb 2013

Pope Benedict XVI’s Papal Resignation

The Holy Father announced on February 11,2013 that he has renounced his ministry as bishop of Rome.In other words, he is resigning from his papacy due to his advanced age and lack of strength in mind and body that he feels is needed to adequately carry out his ministry.The Holy...

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06 Feb 2013

Friday Fish Fry’s and Stations of the Cross

Fish Fry Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, SJN will be having a family fish fry every Friday starting at 6 pm during Lent in Morris Hall. There will be fried catfish, cole slaw, fries, mac-n-cheese, hush puppies, ice tea. Suggested donation $7/person , $18/family. Stations of the Cross will...

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