All Ministries
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Liturgical Ministries
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Altar Servers
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213Altar Servers are the parish youth through high school who serve at the altar during Masses, funerals, and other liturgical services. Training required. Learn More >
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Acolytes
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213
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Lectors
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213Lectors are men, women, and older youth who proclaim the Word of God at the Masses and other liturgical services. Training required.
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Homebound Ministry
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion is a prerequisite for this ministry. Homebound ministers make home visits to parishioners who are no longer able to attend Mass, whether short term, (i.e. someone recovering from surgery) or long term, (i.e. someone who is facing life and health issues).
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are men, women, and older youth who offer the Body and Blood of Christ to worshippers during Masses and/or to the homebound. Training required.
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Sisterhood of the Holy Cross
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213Sisterhood of the Holy Cloth is a ministry with no meetings, no dues and you can work from home. Volunteers weekly launder the purificators and corporals used at Mass and work in teams on a rotating schedule. Training is provided on how to launder and iron these sacred linens.
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Welcome Ministry
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213The Welcome Ministry is available in the Narthex immediately before and after specified Masses, assisting newcomers and visitors with their questions. The time commitment is approximately 30 minutes on assigned weekends, only once or twice a month. Training and resource materials are provided.
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Hospitality Ministers
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213Hospitality Ministers are men, women, and older youth who welcome and assist worshippers at Masses/liturgies, take up collections, guide Eucharistic processions, and distribute bulletins and other materials as needed. On the job training provided.
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Flower Guild
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213Parishioner teams that purchase and create floral arrangements that beautify our sanctuary for Sunday Mass, Easter, Christmas, and other special occassions. No special skills required, training provided.
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Rosary Ministry
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213English and Spanish teams serve as rosary leaders before designated weekend Masses, after weekday Masses, and for funerals.
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Altar Guild
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 213Men, women, and older youth who prepare the church for weekend Masses and weddings by doing light cleaning, polishing brass, and setting up the sacristy. This is a component group of the Women’s Club.
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Music Ministry
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St. Louis King's Choir
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 215Leads worship at our 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and special liturgies throughout the year. If you have previous classical choral experience and are interested in singing beautiful and challenging music, we invite you to join us. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in school room 120.
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Cecilia Singers
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 215(Family Choir) serves at the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. We sing mostly Gather/Glory & Praise material, with occasional Christian Contemporary/Praise music. People of all skill levels are welcomed, but singers with some experience are offered the opportunity to serve as cantor or song leader as well. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the church. No Audition needed - all are welcome.
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Ambrose Ringers
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 215Takes delight in the ancient practice of ringing bells at Mass. We rehearse a more advanced repertoire, and are thus open to experienced ringers. Opportunities range from playing for weekend Masses to music festivals, weddings, and community events. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in school room 120.
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Children's Choir
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 215Children’s Choir meets Wednesdays from 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. in the church. It is open to children ages 8-14 and sings as part of Mass every 4-6 weeks. Make wonderful new friends while we have fun singing to the Lord!
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Vespers
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512-454-0384 ext. 215Vespers, whose name literally means shadows, is the traditional evening prayer of the Catholic Church and is one of the key hours of prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours. All are invited to Vespers. where we will pray the timeless prayers of the Universal Church through this ethereal and ancient rite in the presence of our Lord’s Blessed Sacrament. At St. Louis we will celebrate Choral Vespers with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament each first Sunday of the month. Choral Vespers (without Benediction) will be celebrated during the remaining Sundays of the month.
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Coro Nueva Alianza
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512-454-0384 ext. 215Este grupo se compone de niños, jóvenes y adultos que han estado en coros y grupos musicales en sus países de origen. El coro canta en la misa todos los domingos a las 5:30 p.m. Y los ensayos son los jueves de 7:30 p.m. A las 9:30 p.m. En el salón 120 del edificio de la escuela secundaria.
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Coro Immanuel
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512-454-0384 ext. 215Ha participado en nuestra misa en español de la 1:30 p.m. por más de 12 años. Este Coro se compone de adolescentes y adultos, quienes se dedican a alabar y glorificar al Señor. Los ensayos son a las 7:30 p.m. Jueves, en el salón 119 del edificio de la escuela secundaria. Vocalistas e instrumentistas son bienvenidos!
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Renacer
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512-454-0384 ext. 215Renacer inició en 2003, participa en los retiros en español, bodas, quinceañeras y bautismos, al mismo tiempo participan en otras iglesias catolicas que ofrecin misas en español. También han sustituido a ambos grupos en la misa de 1:30 p.m. y 5:00 p.m.
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Spiritual Ministries
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Visitors and teams of volunteers pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the parish Adoration Chapel, located on the south end of the narthex. Key pad code is required after hours for security of worshipers. More Info >
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Divine Mercy Cenacle
Divine Mercy Cenacle explores the Diary of St. Faustina using Scripture, the Catechism, Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Rich in Mercy, and the Divine Mercy Formation Manual. Meetings are held weekly, September – June.
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Prayer Groups
English and Spanish groups meet weekly to share group prayer and offer prayer intentions for individuals and the community.
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Social Ministry
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Mobile Loaves & Fishes
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 265Mobile Loaves & Fishes is a social outreach ministry to the homeless and working poor. Meals, clothing, blankets, and toiletry items are distributed from the MLF truck to those who live on the streets. “Make Ready” teams are responsible for assembling sandwiches and stocking the truck for the evening’s run (2-2 1/2 hours). The “Crew” teams are responsible for taking the truck on various runs, using the website to create an itinerary and handing out items stocked in the truck (2-2 1/2 hours).
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
Mary Dickerson, President
[email protected]
512-289-7310
Bea Dela Rosa, Social Ministries Director
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 265
To visit us, we are located at 2114 St. Joseph Boulevard off Burnet Road, in the Parish Social Ministries Building. Please join one of our weekly Tuesday meetings at 6:30pm to learn more!
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Bereavement
[email protected]
512-454-0384 ext. 265Bereavement Teams is an outreach program that provides a source of food and comfort to our registered families grieving the loss of a loved one. Teams serve in rotation, providing the deceased parishioner’s immediate family with a meal in their home either before or after the funeral. A Mass is offered for the deceased if the family does not need a meal. Occasionally, several bereavement teams may coordinate a meal in the Parish Activity Center for larger funerals, if space is available.
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Food Pantry
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512-454-0384 ext. 265Food Pantry provides food assistance to the needy of our community and is the largest church pantry in Austin. Volunteers distribute food on Saturday mornings from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Opportunities for service include data entry, interviewing clients, sacking and distributing food, picking up food orders, and stocking pantry shelves. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. More Info >
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St. Louis Farm
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512-454-0384 ext. 265St. Louis Farm cultivates half an acre or more of St. Louis property, raising seasonal vegetables that are given to the St. Louis Food Pantry. This enables the Food Pantry to feed the neediest among us with fresh produce. Volunteers work in teams and are always needed! Green thumbs are not necessary and families are welcome!
The St. Louis Garden Ministry seeks to cultivate the land that God has entrusted to us in order to bless our brothers and sisters in need. The farm, which is located on half an acre on the St. Louis property, provides fresh produce to the St. Louis Food Pantry in our Social Ministry building.
To volunteer for the St. Louis Farm Ministry, please contact Anna Walsh at [email protected].
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Life, Dignity, & Justice
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512-454-0384 ext. 265By working together with the Austin Diocese and the Texas Catholic Conference this ministry will be exploring not only Pro-Life and Gabriel Project, but issues on the death penalty, immigration, disabilities ministries, criminal justice and Catholic social teachings, witnessing the wisdom of our faith to those who influence public policies.
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Gabriel Project
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512-454-0384 ext. 265Gabriel Project is a lay ministry that provides support to women in crisis pregnancies. Gabriel project Angels are trained volunteers who help mothers by maintaining contact with them throughout their pregnancy. An Angel offers love, care, spiritual, and material support to the mother. All Angels receive training and helpful resources from the Diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities and Chaste Living.
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Lifelong Christian Formation
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Religious Education
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512-454-0384 ext. 267Our Religious Education program prepares our children for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. The program also offers basic religious knowledge and continuing faith formation for children in grades Pre-K through 8th grade.
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Youth Ministry & High School Confirmation
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If you need an immediate response, please call 512-454-0384St. Louis Youth Ministry seeks to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. Together we seek to intentionally live lives of deep, authentic, and fruitful faith. This ministry serves 6th through 12th grade. Learn More >
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Young Adult Ministry
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512-454-0384We are a ministry which bridges the gap between college and professional life through Catholic faith. We want to get Young Adults active in parish life by getting them excited about St. Louis. SLYA primarily serves ages 20's - 30's, single, married and those with kids are welcomed too.
Our Mission
Our mission is to accompany young adults in their faith journey through study, structured community groups, service to the poor, and judgement-free fellowship.
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Adult Formation & Evangelization
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512-454-0384Adult Formation & Evangelization ministry works to cultivate a parish community of joyful disciples by introducing all people to Jesus Christ through the sacraments, catechesis, and spiritual formation. More Info >
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Senior Ministry
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512-454-0384St. Louis Senior Ministry serves ages 50 and over through spiritual growth, emotional and mental growth and physical growth. The ability to recreate gives people the chance to re-create themselves at this stage of their lives. Laughter, fun, humor, and play are all vital ingredients for our well-being as we get older. More Info
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Ministerios Hispanos
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512-454-0384 ext. 216Por gracia de Dios en Nuestra Parroquia la Comunidad Hispana crece y se fortalece en la vivencia de la fe mediante la práctica de los sacramentos, la oración, la liturgia y la convivencia diaria en donde comparten incluso sus dificultades pero ante todo la ayuda mutua, la cual se ofrece a través de los distintos ministerios parroquiales.
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Fellowship
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Knights of Columbus Council 5967
Knights of Columbus Council 5967 is a Catholic fraternal organization for men that emphasizes church, community, council, family, and youth activities. Founded on the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, men who are 18 years or older are welcome. KC’s sponsor Sunday breakfasts, Lenten fish fry dinners and other activities to fund their charitable donations to parish ministries and other community causes. The pastor serves as the chaplain and gives spiritual direction to the council. If you are Brother Knight the meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. More Info >
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Ladies Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus members are any ladies over 18 years of age, Catholic or non-Catholic, whose husband, father, or son is a member in good standing of a Knights of Columbus Council or any widow or daughter of a deceased member. The group encourages its members to enrich their spiritual life, promotes a spirit of friendship, and sponsors its own charitable projects and contributions to the parish. Meetings are held monthly in the evening.
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Women's Club
St. Louis Women’s Club is an organization, centered on love and prayer, for all parish women. Some of the club’s committees includes Baptismal Mementos, Book Club, Publicity, representatives to the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, and hospitality. Our meetings begin with light refreshments, and include a guest speaker, and door prizes. All club projects are funded through the generous donations of its active membership. . More Info >
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Women at the Well
Women at the Well is a faith formation and fellowship group. ALL women are welcome to join us as we grow our Catholic faith and form lasting relationships with one another. Learn how to encounter the Heart of Christ in everyday life, and be equipped to live out your faith.
We meet every Wednesday evening in the St. Louis school library. The meeting begins at 7:00pm and we end promptly at 8:30pm. Come join us for fellowship, excellent spiritual content and group discussion. Light refreshments are provided. The first meeting will be August 24.
If you’d like more information please contact Emily Dufour at [email protected]
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Scouting Programs
Girl Scouts - [email protected]
Cub Scouts - austin89.mypack.us
Boy Scouts - [email protected]Scouting Programs provide a fun and safe environment to teach skills and reinforce values while raising awareness to the world around us. These programs are sponsored by St. Louis School and Parish. Religious scout awards are awarded annually during weekend Masses.
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Prayer Blanket Ministry
Prayer Blanket Ministry meets on the third Monday monthly, in members’ homes, to sew special blankets that are then blessed and sold through the parish. Proceeds benefit parish projects. These blankets make great gifts for those who are sick and dying or for loved ones celebrating special occasions. Newcomers with sewing talents are welcome!
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St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscan Fraternity
Leonard Porrello, OFS
[email protected]We are a community of permanently professed Catholic laymen and laywomen striving, through the grace of God, to follow Christ in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.
Want to learn more? Please visit us at stpadrepioofs.org.
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Leadership
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Pastoral Council
Established in 1979, the Pastoral Council consists of discerned, ex-officio, and appointed parishioners who serve in staggered three-year terms. On Pentecost Sunday each year, the parish is asked to prayerfully discern who they believe God is calling forth as leaders in this faith community. Persons may put their own name or the name of someone else whom they believe God is calling to serve. Those called forth will be invited to a discernment session where they prayerfully reflect on whether God is calling them to serve the St. Louis community as a member of the Pastoral Council, meeting regularly, is an advisory board to the pastor on parish policies and guidelines.
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Finance Council
The Finance Council oversees the budget of the parish and advises the pastor in financial matters. The pastor appoints members with experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, and legal or business professions. Quarterly meetings (January, April, July and October) review the parish financial reports and discuss pertinent topics. Ex-officio members include the Pastor, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Accounting.
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