St. Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church- Diocese of  Austin, TX

  A community of sharing in FAITH, HOPE and LOVE for 100 YEARS.  1909-2009

Welcome to our home on the internet. We invite you to join us for mass anytime, see the schedule below. We are located at 801 N. Burleson, Kyle, Texas. A small town, with a BIG church, with lots of friendly parishioners, staff, and clergy. We hope you'll find the information you need here helpful.

 

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                                                                                                                              Mission Statement:                                                                                                                               

Mission of the faith family of St. Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church is to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we reach out with open arms to the needs of all God's people. Together, we will grow as a Christ-centered community through education, service and worship.

Lenten Penance Services:

All services will begin at 7:00PM

March 11- Good Shepherd, Johnson City

March 16- St. Martin de Porres, Dripping Springs

March 17- Texas State Student Center, San Marcos

March 18- ST. ANTHONY, KYLE

March 23- Santa Cruz, Buda

March 24- St. Ferdinand, Blanco

March 30- St. Mary, Wimberley

****STATIONS OF THE CROSS****

Stations have been moved from Fridays to Tuesdays following the 7:00PM Mass in English, and Thursdays starting at 7:00PM in Spanish.

The following is the typical Mass schedule for an ordinary week, however, changes may take place due to Holy Days of obligation and other various circumstances. See the Bulletin for the latest schedule, or call the office.

24 hour Adoration begins immediately after the Friday morning Mass.

Note: The rosary is prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass on Saturday evening and all masses on Sunday.

Church Decorum
Because Mass is a community celebration, we have come to realize how important it is for the welfare of all that we arrive on time for Mass. Better still, it is always wise to plan to spend some time in preparatory prayer and recollection before Mass, thus assuring our on-time arrival. Our Church has a cry room for parents with small children. Be sure to turn off cell phones and pagers. Give God one hour of focused time. Teach your children to treat our Lord's house with respect. Please don't rush out of church, wait for the celebrant to process out first.

Appropriate Attire
When one thinks of what transpires during Mass and Communion, we should want to dress for the occasion. We really should come to Church in our proverbial Sunday best. We should be well groomed and properly clothed. Cutoffs, shorts, very short skirts, certain tee shirts or tank/halter tops are out of place. Our church has comfortable heating and air-conditioning systems. Modesty of dress is a pre-requisite. Chewing gum is also inappropriate and should be discarded properly before entering the sanctuary.
 

STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship provides a spiritual way of living for all of us. A way of being in the world, particularly as we
embrace the new millennium and respond to the Gospel call to renew the face of the earth.

Stewardship is about the many gifts our gracious God has given us.
It helps us to reflect upon our giftedness,
particularly the gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure.

Stewardship is about reflecting on our faith and on the way we live, and acting as disciples of Jesus.
Stewardship is about caring for all of God's creation.

 

What is Stewardship?

Stewardship is a way of life. It is a way of living each day in gratitude for all the blessings that God has given us. We do not own the gifts God gives to us. We are only here on earth to use those gifts to do God's work. The roots of stewardship can be found in the Bible which tells us over and over that God is the Creator and Giver of all gifts. It is our responsibility to show our gratitude to God for these gifts by giving back to Him a truly grateful share.

Sharing our gifts and returning them to God means giving generously of our time, talent, and treasure. We give to God by sharing with our church and with those in need. Time and talent can be shared by becoming involved in parish life, volunteering and offering a helping hand. Treasure can be shared by making a conscious effort to make a financial gift to God first. When we give to God only after using our treasure for personal desires, we end up throwing Him the loose change or nothing at all. When we give to God first, we are making a gift of faith trusting that God will provide for our needs.

We are truly giving Him the first fruits just as God asked us to do in the Bible.

What difference will stewardship make in my life?                                                                                                                                                                                                        The difference can be seen in several areas of our lives. The life of a Christian steward models the life of Jesus. It is challenging and even difficult in many respects, yet intense joy comes to those who take the risk to live as Christian stewards.

First, the difference is in the focus of giving. Instead of focusing on the needs of the group to whom we are giving financial support or helping with our time and talent, the focus is primarily on God and our relationship with the Lord.

Second, the difference is in the motivation for giving. Stewardship is an integral part of our spiritual life and we give in that context because we are grateful to God for what the Lord has already given us. We give freely because we want to, not because we have to.

Third, the difference is in the result of the giving. As we practice Stewardship, we find that we grow spiritually and that our faith is deepened. In fact, we find that our lives are changed for the good.

What is meant by giving of one's time and talents?
Sharing of one's time involves being with God in prayer and worship and sharing our love with family and friends. It means volunteering our time in church and community activities that help others. Sharing our talents means that God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well and we have the responsibility to develop those talents for the good of others. Below are a few suggestions of ways to give your time and talent back to God in gratitude.

Stewards of Faith
Individual prayer or prayer group
Parish Bible study
Scripture reading Daily and Sunday Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Stewards of Family
Praying as a family Doing household tasks
Spending time together Taking family outings
Eating meals together Visiting family
Helping a sibling with school work Visiting cemeteries
Playing or reading together

Stewards of our Parish Community
Teaching religious education classes
Serving as a sponsor for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Volunteering in the ministry programs in the parish (St. Vincent de Paul,
Bereavement, etc.)
Being involved in parish liturgical ministries (Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Lector, Choir, Hospitality, Altar Server, etc.)
Offering skills for parish use (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.)

Stewards in our Civic Community
Chaperoning activities
Coaching teams and leading Scouts, 4-H, etc.
Supervising or helping with extracurricular activities (music, drama, yearbook, etc.)
Serving on councils/committees and neighborhood groups
Volunteering for hospitals, homes for elderly or fire and rescue squads

Experience the Joy of Giving!

How can I be a steward of my financial resources?
God has blessed you with talents that allow you to work and earn money which pays for many necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. Do you show your appreciation for these wonderful and powerful blessings by returning a generous portion? Our Biblical roots describe the response of God's chosen people to His goodness as a return of 10%. This tradition of returning 10% of God's
bounty has been followed through time.

Here at St. Anthony's, we ask parishioners to return a percent of their income, with the goal of 10%. The scriptures tell us that those who really share will be rewarded a hundred fold. "Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you." Luke 7:38.