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Third Glorious Mystery:The descent of the Holy Spirit. "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance" (Acts 2:1-4). The Fruit of the Mystery is Love of God

St. Stanislaus Kostka (1550-1568), unable to enter the Jesuit order in Vienna, disguised himself to avoid any objections from his family and walked first to Dillingen, Germany and then to Rome to enter the order. He is the patron of Jesuit novices, students, and Poland.

Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension. "So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God" (Mk 16:19). The Fruit of the Mystery is Hope

This past weekend, St. Patrick's Hispanic Prayer Group held a Life in the Spirit Seminar. This event was aimed at deeping Catholics' relationships with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. It is designed to introduce people to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. Filled with lively praise and worship, adoration, and listening to the proclamation of the kerygma. What a beautiful way to grow in Relationship!

Fun Fact - "Scapular" actually means "shoulder" in Latin. Scapulars have changed through history, now they are small pieces of wool worn between the shoulders, reminders of devotion to God.

Men of the parish: See you tonight!

Water damage update: thank you for your prayers. Please note that the office is still open and the damaged items are drying. Thank you for your patience.

First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection. "But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, 'Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen"' (Lk 24:1-5). The Fruit of the Mystery is Faith

Prayer of Reliance on God - Oh Lord, I entrust today’s challenges, fears, and uncertainties to You. I don’t know how I will do them. I don’t know that I can. But I know that You fill the gaps in my ability at every turn. And so, today, I turn to You again. Amen.

The Glorious Mysteries are prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays. In these mysteries, we not only see the beautiful glory of God, but we see the incredible dream that God has for each one of us. He wants us to live lives of incredible joy and purpose, and ultimately live with him for eternity.

LIVE THE LITURGY - “Who can be saved?” the apostles wonder. Who can be good enough? Smart enough? Holy enough? Jesus reminds them that no one can be — not without asking for help. We all need help to be holy. Never tire of asking for the help you need.

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery:The crucifixion. "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do' ... It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, 'Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!' And having said this he breathed his last" (Lk 23:33-46). The Fruit of the Mystery is Forgiveness

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery:The carrying of the cross. "And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull)" (Mk 15:21-22). The fruit of this mystery is patience.

This upcoming Sunday, the Gospel reading tells us to, “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” (Mk 10:21) See you at Mass!

This weekend we celebrate our Core Value of Joyful Faith. In addition to celebrating wedding anniversarys of the month of October, we will also be celebrating our Deacons. When we live in God's Vocation for our life, everyone is blessed.

The Third Sorrowful Mystery:The crowning with thorns. "Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the praetorium, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe upon him, and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him they mocked him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!"' (Mt 27:27-29). The fruit of this mystery is contempt of the world and courage.

Fun Fact - Confession is an important part of our life of faith. It's a good way to build some spiritual gains!

econd Sorrowful Mystery:The scourging at the pillar. "Pilate released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified" (Mt 27,26). The fruit of this mystery is mortification and purity.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850 –1917) dreamed of being a missionary. She first served Italian immigrant populations, from New York to Chicago, and across the U.S. She is the first United States citizen to be canonized and is the Universal Patron of Immigrants.

First Sorrowful Mystery:The agony in the Garden. "Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, 'Sit here, while I go yonder and pray.' And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, 'My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.' And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, 'My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will"' (Mt 26:36-39). Fruit of this mystery: Sorrow for Sinand uniformity with God's will.

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK - To follow Jesus, we must cast off all illusions of importance and wisdom. We must embrace our own smallness, rejoice in our own weakness. In doing that, we become like true children, and discover the saving strength of our God.

Due to the Fall Priestly Convocation, there will be no confessions on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10. Por motivo de la Convocatoria Sacerdotal, no habrá confesiones los días miércoles 9 y jueves 10 de octubre.

The Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, (and Sundays of Lent). Each mystery has a parallel in the Old Testament, which highlights the continuity of Scripture. The mysteries also bring to light the five pains of humanity that Christ experienced: desolation, mortification, humiliation, exhaustion, and death

QUESTION OF THE WEEK - The Pharisees learned that Jesus holds a higher standard on marriage than even Moses. Does Jesus’s position on marriage surprise you?

Congratulations to Russell on his candidacy for the permanent diaconate! May we continue to pray for more vocations.

FIFTH JOYFUL MYSTERY: THE FINDING IN THE TEMPLE SCRIPTURE Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was 12 years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety." And he said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" But they did not understand what he said to them. (Luke 2:41-50) FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Obedience

FOURTH JOYFUL MYSTERY: THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE SCRIPTURE Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: "Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel." (Luke 2:25-32) FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Purity of Mind and Body

This upcoming weekend we celebrate Respect Life Sunday! May God help us protect and honor life from conception to death. If you'd like to get involved with our Respect Life Ministry, please join us on Flocknote. Check out our website to sign up for our St. Patrick Day on the sidewalk.

So many blessed pets this evening! If you couldn’t make it tonight, there’s one more chance to get your pets blessed tomorrow 9:30am!

Animal blessing tonight and tomorrow at 9:30 am!

THIRD JOYFUL MYSTERY: THE NATIVITY OF JESUS SCRIPTURE While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." (Luke 2: 6-12) FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Poverty of Spirit

Tomorrow, Friday October 4th, we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis of Assisi is a beloved saint, known for his devotion to Jesus, his reform of the Church, founding the Franciscan order, and also his love of animals.

Does your furry friend need Jesus? Jesus loves all the animals and Fr. Piega will be blessing them Thursday, October 3 at 6:30pm and Friday, October 4th at 9:30am. Please remember to have your pets on a leash, in a cage or a carrier to ensure God's creatures remain on their best behavior.

This weekend is our Humble Service weekend. We will be passing the black bag for our St. Vincent De Paul Ministry as well as collecting items for the Hutto Resource Center (HRC). Both of these organizations help support local families. The HRC is looking for the following items: *Hamburger Helper (or similar products) *Boxed Mash Potatoes *Canned Veggies *Hygiene Products (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, etc) Thank you for your support!

SECOND JOYFUL MYSTERY: THE VISITATION SCRIPTURE During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." (Luke 1:39-45) FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Love of neighbor

Saint Anthony Mary Claret (1807-1870), sometimes called the “spiritual father of Cuba,” was a priest and popular preacher with a missionary heart. He founded the Claretians missionary order and the Religious Publishing House and reformed the Archdiocese in Cuba.

Today is National Night Out! Thank you to our First Responders and Police for keeping us safe! @huttopolicedepartment

The First Joyful Mystery: THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:26–33, 38) FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Humility

We would love to give a big shout out to our Saint Vincent De Paul Society for their tireless effort of providing support for our community. This past weekend they had their annual committment ceremony at our Saturday 5pm Mass. May God continue to bless their efforts!

1. Apostle’s Creed 2. One Our Father for the Pope and his intentions 3. Three Hail Marys for the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity 4. One Glory Be 5. Fatima Prayer 6. Each Rosary consists of 5 decades. For each decade pray: *One Our Father *Ten Hail Marys *One Glory Be *Fatima Prayer 7. Each decade of the Rosary has a particular mystery to reflect on while praying the Hail Marys. 8. Once you’ve completed the five decades, pray the Hail Holy Queen.

October is the Month of the Rosary. We encourage our families to say the rosary together and pray for our parish, our city, our state and our country. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK — Jesus taught his disciples the valuable lesson: “Whoever is not against us is for us.” How do you promote unity rather than division at work or at home?

Our Youth Group- SPY- is having their launch night with paint!

This weekend we celebrate and thank God for his gift of priests. We will have a small reception after all Masses in celebration of all the priests in our lives, especially Fr. Piega!

This weekend is our Spiritual Innovation weekend. How are you deepening your relationship with Jesus? Here are some opportunities for you here at St. Patrick: Family Faith Formation Discipleship University The W.E.L.L. The P.U.B. Monthly Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration And many more ministires

Often called the father of the medieval papacy and Apostle of the English, Saint Gregory (540-604) became Pope in 590. He is known for his reform of the liturgy, the consolidation of papal power, and the conversion of England.

Ladies...October 1st is the last day to get an "early bird" discount for our Rise Up Women's Retreat. Sign up through our linktree, website or by visiting hisbelovedoftexas.com. Hope to see you there!

Fun Fact — Men and women called to religious life still enjoy all kinds of activities — cooking, reading, traveling, and yes... even running races.

Due to Father's participation in a conference, confessions will be canceled this week. Debido a la participación del padre en una conferencia, las confesiones serán canceladas esta semana.

Prayer for Children — Dear Jesus, Wrap the young members of our family in your love. They know how to love BIG, even though they are still small. Their trust can inspire, their faith can change hearts. Help them to know you, now and always. Amen.

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK — The apostles argue, each one claiming to be the greatest of Christ’s followers. But Christ shows them who is truly the greatest — a child, one who has no thought of his own importance, one who has no ambition. Let’s seek to be like that child.

This Sunday we hear in the Gospel: “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (Mk 9:35) See you at Mass!

It's Hospitality and Name Tag weekend! Be sure to grab a name tag and a treat after Mass to get to know your parish family!

Fun Fact — Dominicans follow a lifestyle outlined by St. Dominic. Dominicans focus on prayer, community, study, and service. Many serve the world as preachers and teachers.

St. Mary Jospeh Rossello (1811-1880) was born to a poor family in Liguria, Italy. She was prevented from entering established religious orders because she lacked a dowry. However, the bishop of Savona helped her open a school and establish her own order, which never required a fee to enter.

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK — “Take up your cross and follow me,” Jesus tells us. We are called to have a faith that is defined by the willingness to go where Christ has gone, and to do what Christ has done, to see Christ in others and to love them as he loves us.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK — James believed that good works are the fruit of faith. Where is there a need for good works from you this week among family or friends?

"Christ Jesus is knocking at our door in the words of sacred Scripture." Pope Francis

We will be celebrating all anniversaries this month with a blessing during each Mass.

Prayer for Catechism Students — Dear God, You never stop drawing us closer to You. Pour Your grace upon these young disciples as they learn about You. Attract them. Challenge them. Love them. Guide them. Bless them. Amen.

Our mental health is important! Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about methods to be kind to your mind! Mental Health Matters Conference Saturday, 9/14, 9-3pm Registration Required and closes tomorrow. Link in bio.

Join Andy as he takes a dive into the Gospel of Mark each Monday evening from 7-8pm September 23 - November 11. Join the Flocknote group for update information. Link in our linktree.

St. Caterina Volpicelli (1839-1894) left a life of elegant Neapolitan society to serve the Lord. She adhered to the Apostleship of Prayer, dedicating each day to the Sacred Heart. Her order, the Servants of the Sacred Heart, opened an orphanage, a lending library, and nursed cholera victims.

On this anniversary we remember and honor all of those lost and endured suffering that tragic day. "If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate." - Sandy Dahl, wife of United Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl.

We are returning to St. Patrick in Hutto for another women's retreat. We had such an amazing time last year at Draw Near and I know the Lord is ready to wow us again. We would love for you to join us again! Women of all ages and teens are invited to join us for a day of prayer, community, and stepping into the power of the Holy Spirit. We will go deep and have a ton of fun! Megan Copeland and Kendra Bartlett from His Beloved will lead the retreat with James Longoria leading worship. The cost is $40 until October 1st, then $45 after that. You also have the option to purchase a long sleeve t-shirt with your registration. The proceeds from this will benefit the St. Patrick women's ministry "The WELL." Invite a friend and register quickly! We can't wait to see you! *link in our linktree

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK — “Be opened!” said Christ two thousand years ago, as he placed his finger in the ear of the deaf man. “Be opened!” he says to us today, laying his hand upon our hearts. May we always accept Christ’s invitation to become a new creation.

Only 4 days left to register for our free St Patrick Mental Health Matter Conference! Saturday, 9/14, 9-3pm Hear from licensed Catholic therapists on topics ranging from marriage and parenting to dealing with grief and depression. A special track for our the middle and high school youth of our parish will also be offered. Registration Required: link in bio

QUESTION OF THE WEEK — The prophet Isaiah encouraged the Israelites to be strong in their conviction that God was coming to heal them and renew creation itself. Who could you encourage to be firm in their faith this week?

St. Jerome says, "Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ." As you get ready to attend Mass this weekend, grab your Bible and follow along during Mass! What better way to grow in your relationship with God!

Ladies, mark your calendars! Our annual women's retreat (for ages teen-adult) is happening on Saturday, October 26th. Be sure to save the date and tell a friend!

This weekend is our Humble Service Weekend. We will be collecting non-perishable, unopened, unexpired items for the Hutto Resource Center as well as passing around the black bag for our St. Vincent DePaul Ministry. Both organizations help support those in need in our community. Thank you for your support.

Come and spend time with Jesus in the Eucharist today for our First Thursday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament! He will be exposed until 9 pm today.

This upcoming Sunday we celebrate Grandparents' Day! Dear God, What a grace to live in a world of all ages and stages. Bless our grandparents, today and always. Thank You for their experiences, wisdom, and insight. Thank You for the gifts they bring the Church. Thank You for the lessons they teach the next generations. Amen.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK — Jesus challenged the Pharisees and scribes of Jerusalem on how they interpreted traditional Jewish purity laws. What do you think helps someone have a “clean heart?”

Happy birthday to our seminarian, Jorge! @fatherpiega is treating him to a birthday lunch today!

St. Basil the Great (329–379) shares his feast day with his friend St. Gregory of Nazianzen. These accomplished men fought against heresies that threatened the foundations of the early Church, shaping doctrines around Christ’s divinity and the nature of the Holy Trinity

Join us for St Patrick's free Mental Health Matters Conference on, Saturday, 9/14, 9-3pm Registration Required: link in bio.

Dear Lord, Bless and protect the men and women whose hard work provides food and shelter to them and their families, services to our communities, and care to our world. Be with them as they work, but also as they rest and recreate in Your care. Amen.

September is the Month of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!

What better way to grow in Relationship than bringing the Word of God to church with you this weekend? Don't forget to bring a pencil or pen in case you want to take notes on the readings! As St. Jerome says, "Ignorance of of scripture is ignorance of Christ."

Father Piega (@fatherpiega) saw many of our fellow disciples from St. Patrick at tonight’s @rrexpress game! Thank you to all who came!

This weekend at Mass we hear that the Pharisees did not understand that the law is more than an action to be carried out. We are called to be doers of the word and not hearers only. Let the law take root in your heart, and it will bear fruit in your works. See you at Mass!

The office will be closed for Labor Day on Sunday, September 1, and Monday, September 2 La oficina estará cerrada por el Día del Trabajo el domingo 1 de septiembre y el lunes 2 de septiembre.

Jesus's earthly father was a good man named Joseph. Joseph was a tradesman who loved Jesus very much and took care of Him and raised Him as his own.

St. Damien de Veuster of Moloka’I’ (1840–1889) cared for the physical, medical, and spiritual needs of those exiled to the leper colony on the Hawaiian island of Moloka’I. His life of service shed light on the effects of this devastating disease and allowed people to see those afflicted with it with more compassion and love.

Please give a warm St. Patrick welcome to our new Marriage Ministry Coordinator, Catalina Amador! We are so excited to have her as part of the staff family!

Prayer of Declaration Lord, In the season when faith is hard, help me to be as bold as Peter who picked you above all others saying, “To whom shall I go? You have the words of eternal life.” You’re my God. I’m yours. There is nowhere else I would rather be. Amen.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK — John tells us that many of Jesus’s disciples stopped following him because they found some of his teachings too hard to accept. What keeps you following Jesus?

Join us at our inaugural Mental Health Conference on Saturday, 9/14, 9-3pm! Hear from licensed Catholic therapists in the fields of family, adolescent, and crisis intervention. Topics will range from techniques for betterment of marriage through a relationship with God to navigating the trials of parenting toddlers to teens. * There's a special track just for our middle school and high school- aged teens as well. The conference will be provided free of charge but registration is mandatory. Link in our bio.

In 2008, St. Patrick Catholic Church Day was established in the city of Hutto. Today, 16 years later, we wish all of our parishioners a Happy St. Patrick Catholic Church Day!

Men! Make plans to be at the P.U.B. tomorrow night for faith, fellowship and fun. Bring a friend!

Our Bienvenidos Men’s Retreat was a great success! As you can see, it was a big group this year!

Our Manus Dei boys and their dads celebrated exposition and adoration lifting each other up in front of Jesus with praying for vocations! May the Lord of the harvest send laborers for the harvest! @dioceseofaustin @austinvocations #eucharisticrevival #eucharistvocations

Our Manus Dei altar boys and their dads are growing in community, fellowship and learning how to help the priest pray the Mass well! May we continue to pray for vocations to married life, priesthood, and consecrated life!

Father Piega and our seminarian, Jorge, tried some Columbian food today! This restaurant is in Round Rock in case you want to try it!

Please note the Mass times for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: August 14: 7pm Vigil (English) Augst 15: 8:30am (English) and 7pm (Spanish)