...recognizing our gifts of time, talent and treasure
Fall 2012
CSA Commitment Weekend November 3-4, 2012
reflections... a newsletter from the Stewardship and Development Office
Go and Make Disciples In Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. – Gal 3:26
We, the Diocese of Austin, through the Word and Eucharist, prayer, formation and education, social ministries and advocacy, embrace diverse cultures throughout the diocese so that together, as the Catholic Church, we may continue the mission of Christ in the world today.
Stewardship and Development Office Diocese of Austin 6225 Highway 290 E. Austin, TX 78723 (512) 949-2400
Most Rev. Joe S. Vásquez Bishop of Austin
Scott Whitaker Director of Stewardship and Development
Bob Vallilee
Vayan y Hagan Discípulos Por su fe en Cristo Jesús todos ustedes son s. hijos de Dios. – Gal 3,26 6 22012–2013
During November, parishes throughout the Diocese of Austin participate in the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). Now in its 35th year, the CSA has provided ided more than $66 million of support to the ministries of the diocese. This year’s appeal will help support many diocesan ministries, including a quality education for 45 seminarians, as well as thousands of students in our 23 Catholic schools; formation and education of deacons, catechists and lay ministers; care for our retired priests; and direct assistance to countless families in need through Catholic Charities. Beyond supporting individual ministries, however, the CSA also helps bring about awareness of our faith to our diocese. This year’s theme, “Go and Make Disciples,” serves as a powerful reminder that we are all called to evangelize and share our faith.
Associate Director of Stewardship and Development
Jean Bondy Associate Director of Catholic School Development
The Catholic Diocese of Austin
“By faith, they (the Apostles) went out to the whole world, following the command to bring the Gospel to all creation (cf. Mk 16:15) and they fearlessly proclaimed to all the joy of the resurrection, of which they were faithful witnesses . . . Faith grows when it is lived as an experience of love received and when it is communicated as an experience of grace and joy,” Pope Benedict XVI wrote in PORTA FIDEI (13,7). {continued on page 2}