The Pope also announced that on the following Friday, 27 March, he will preside over a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter’s Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church. “I invite everyone to participate spiritually through the means of communication”, he said. The Director of the Holy See Press Office confirmed that the moment of prayer on Friday will be broadcast live from the Vatican, beginning at 6 pm Rome time (12 pm CST). [See the Alerts page for the full statement from the Diocese.]

On Wednesday at 12:00 noon, Pope Francis is asking all Christians to pray the Lord’s Prayer. He will do so from Rome (CET), and we are called to do the same, either simultaneously with him at 6AM or at 12:00 noon, our time.[See the Alerts page for the full statement from the Diocese.]

Until further notice the 4:30 PM Mass at Wellspring Methodist is cancelled. All Mass intentions scheduled for that time will be rescheduled to the next available time.

ATTENTION Santa Rosa Parishioners: As of now (3/13) the following events will still go on as scheduled: K of C St. Patrick's Dinner on Saturday, March 14 AND the Confirmation Mass at 4 PM on Sunday, March 15 *ALL future K of C Dinners are CANCELLED until further notice.*

At Santa Rosa de Lima - 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM; At Wellspring Methodist - 4:30 PM.

Please join Regina and Mike Moser Sunday, March 1st at 11:30 AM in Carr Hall as their share their Lenten Practices of Pausing, Praying and Persevering in the Desert. [Families please drop off your children in the RE Building for Lenten Activities and snacks with the Confirmation students.]

5-Week Study Tuesday Mornings 9:00-11:30 AM, February 25 - March 31 (Off March 17 for Spring Break) Click on the link above for more information and to register

Due to Fr. Larry's attendance at the Diocesan Convocation January 13 - 17 ALL scheduled daily Masses will be Communion Services.

This study begins Wednesday, January 15 – March 26 from 6:30-8:30 PM in Carr Hall. Sign up will take place after Masses January 4-5.(Click the title for more information.)

Nefarious emails: Scammers are sending emails that appear to be from Bishop Joe Vásquez requesting gift cards or other monetary items. These messages are a form of phishing called “CEO Fraud.” They are fraudulent and should be ignored. Please know that Bishop Vásquez, our priests and our diocese, will never solicit gift cards through emails or texts.

Our Advent - Christmas Calendar was in the November 24 Bulletin. Feel free to download a copy or pick up the pink paper from the shelves in the lobby of the church the next time your in.

The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29. This week there will not be a 4:30pm Wellspring Mass. And last but not least our Mass of Thanksgiving will be at 8 AM on Thursday, November 28. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving everyone.

The Scouts will be selling Noble & Nordman Firs at their tree lot at The Market at Indian Mound Ranch in Liberty Hill (12805 Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642). The sale will begin 11/29 from 9am-7pm. and continue Weekdays 5-7pm, Saturdays 9am-7pm. and Sundays 12-6pm. Wreaths are also for sale online only. Click the link above for more information.

Alzehimer’s Texas and The Wesleyan at Estrella are offering a truly unique program for anyone who would benefit from a supportive group setting, such as those challenged by feelings of isolation, loneliness, or early-stage dementia are welcome to join. The group meets and takes a trip down memory lane, offering fond recollections that start with baseball then move on to old movies/television, news, culture, and anything else that our participants want to share. Persons in the early stage of Alzheimer’s or related disorder attend the program with their care partner. Meetings are alternating Wednesdays from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Beginning January 8, 2020) at The Wesleyan at Estrella (109 Estrella Crossing, Georgetown, TX 78628). To join contact Victoria Cardenas at 512.241.0420 ext. 10 or email VCardenas@txalz.org

Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 at the Waco Convention Center. The cost to attend is $175. High Schoolers wanting to attend should attend the next youth group gathering (November 17) to submit all paperwork and your $75 deposit to hold your spot. All forms and even a scholarship application can be downloaded from the Youth Group or High School RE section of our website.

Join us at 11:30 AM for our All Saints' Day Mass.

Due to Fr. Larry’s unexpected illness, Mass Intentions for Oct. 22-24 have been rescheduled to the following: • † Edward Devine – Wed. Oct. 30 @ 6 PM • 85th Birthday of Pat O’Neill – Tues. Nov. 5 @ 6 PM • † Joe Allen Brandt – Wed. Nov. 20 @ 4:30 PM

Attention RE Parents the Diocesan program Called to Protect for Children will be presented to students in grades 1st through 5th during class. And then Called to Protect for Youth will be presented in two parts to students in grades 6th and High School on November 3 and 10. Remember if your child is not to attend a waiver must be on file with the RE Office. To download the waiver click on the link above.

Please call the office on to pick up your book on Thursday, Oct. 10 or Tuesday, Oct. 15 as the parish office will be closed Friday, Oct. 11 & Wednesday, Oct. 16. Class is scheduled to begin Thursday, October 17.

Enjoy your Fall Break everyone! We'll see you all back in class on Sunday, October 20. Also, Year 1 Confirmation students & parents there will be a meeting on Oct. 20 at 9 AM in Room 8. We ask that you only send ONE adult per student.