Sunday November 8, is the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), which gives us the opportunity to support more than 100 ministries and programs that transform thousands of lives across Central Texas each day. This year’s theme is Hearts filled with gratitude, and our bishop is asking us all to prayerfully consider the most generous gift possible during this challenging time. Learn more about the CSA and make your gift today at:

austindiocese.org/csa.

May 1-2 – Fifth Sunday of Easter What is the fruit that we bear? As part of the vine of Christ, grafted onto him and filled with his life, we are given the grace to bear the abundant and lasting fruit of justice, charity, faith and hope. This fruit is manifested in both word and action – as the letter of John reminds us – so that when others see us, they see God working in and through us to bring unity, love and peace to the world. As members of the vine of Christ will be bring forth the fruit of Christ’s life or will the world only see a withered cut branch?

Mayo 1-2 – Quinto Domingo de Pascua ¿Cuál es el fruto que damos? Como parte de la viña de Cristo, injertados a Él y llenos de vida, se nos da la gracia de dar un fruto abundante y duradero de justicia, caridad, fe y esperanza. Este fruto se manifiesta tanto de palabra como de obra- como nos recuerda la carta de Juan- de manera que cuando otros nos observen, vean a Dios trabajando en nosotros y a través de nosotros para llevar unidad, amor y paz al mundo ¿Como miembros de la viña de Cristo daremos los frutos de la vida de Cristo o el mundo sólo verá una rama marchita?