Think about what legacy we will leave behind, and what Dolly Parton can teach us about giving. Her recent passing reminds us that a person’s legacy is about much more than what they accomplish for themselves... There is a lesson here for all of us. It is not necessary to be wealthy to be generous. We can give money, certainly, but we can also give our time, our attention, our talents, our encouragement, and our prayers... Dolly Parton’s example invites us to ask a better question. “WHOSE LIFE WILL BE BETTER BECAUSE I WAS HERE?”...

News media report a recent surge in ICE arrests, as immigrants and migrants with no criminal record are increasingly targeted... At the Migrant Ministry, we are committed to helping migrants understand the implications of each option in order to make an informed decision... Self-deportation means that migrants leave the U.S. on their own, without getting permission or assistance from the government... Donations are accepted on Monday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the former St. Bernardine School...

Beginning in October and going through May, on the second Saturday of each of those months our Saturday evening 5:00 PM Mass will be celebrated at our Ascension Church site... Accommodating this is simply a gesture of goodwill and a bridge builder to honor many who have made the transition to St. Edmund but who also have a desire to worship now and then on a Saturday night at Ascension Church, which before unification was their Mass preference...

Saturday, September 19 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Explore the history, culture, and legacy of Austin on a luxury coach bus tour led by Emmy award-winning historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas... Enjoy a two-hour guided tour followed by a catered luncheon featuring Austin community leaders... Bring a spouse or friend! Your participation supports The Neighborhood Bridge’s mission...