PROJECT STEPHEN

EVENT: Meeting of men discerning a call to a deeper relationship with God through service as a deacon.
DATE and TIME:  Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. with 5:00 p.m. Mass to follow
PLACE:  St. Louis Parish in Waco, 2001 N. 25th Street
INFORMATION: www.austindiocese.org/projectstephen 
REGISTRATION: email [email protected] 

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCE

EVENT:  Weekend retreat for married couples to focus on marriage, improve communication, deepen intimacy and spend quality time together.
DATE and TIME:  Friday evening Nov. 3 - Sunday noon Nov. 5
PLACE:  Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple
INFORMATION/REGISTRATION: www.austinme.org  or email [email protected]
or call (512) 677-9963

COUPLES FACING INFERTILITY

EVENT:  Bearing Fruit in the face of Infertility, a retreat at a parish site in Austin.
DATE and TIME:  Saturday Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: St. John Neumann Parish, 5455 Bee Cave Road, Austin TX 78746
REGISTRATION:  www.hopeforinfertility.com or email [email protected] 

HELP FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING PREGNANCY LOSS

EVENT:  Pierced by Sorrow, Released Into Joy, a retreat offering healing for couples dealing with miscarriage, stillbirth and early infant loss, at a parish site in Austin.
DATE and TIME:  Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PLACE:  St. John Neumann Parish, 5455 Bee Cave Road, Austin TX 78746
REGISTRATION:  www.healingformiscarriage.com  or email [email protected]

RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

EVENT:  Respite with Jesus, an evening of Adoration and fellowship for caregivers of children with disabilities, at a parish site in Austin.
DATE and TIME:  Saturday, Nov. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
PLACE:  St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 9500 Neenah Ave., Austin TX 76717
INFORMATION:  email [email protected] 

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS

YCP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to challenge, train and inspire young adults working in various professions to  Work in Witness for Christ.  The Austin Chapter of YCP invites all ages to get involved in our ministry (and perhaps start a Waco Chapter). YCP offers a variety of events to foster Catholic identity, encourage community and inspire action. At our events, 20s & 30s enjoy refreshments, find new friends and hear faith and career advice from local Catholic business leaders; 40+ serve the young adults in your community as a mentor, board member or financial supporter of YCP. To learn more and to see upcoming events, visit www.ycpaustin.org or www.facebook.com/ycpaustin. 

ALL WHO ARE INVOLVED IN MARRIAGE PREPARATION

The diocesan Office of Life, Marriage, and Family is hosting a series of mini-gatherings over the next year to show our gratitude and support of all staff, clergy, and volunteer couples who tirelessly assist couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The gathering will provide time for fellowship with one another and an opportunity to pray together to take a moment to rest in the Lord in the midst of our busy schedules.

The next gathering will be for those located in the Georgetown/Round Rock; Waco; and Killeen/Temple deaneries. It will take place on Thursday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King Parish in Belton. Register to attend at www.austindiocese.org/mini-gatherings.