Bishop Joe Vásquez has asked all parishes to celebrate a Mass of reparation on Oct. 9th. The bishop will celebrate a Mass of reparation Oct. 9th at 6:30 pm. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin, and Christ the King will do the same. The Mass will initiate a Novena of Reparation Oct. 9th-17th. Here are some ways to observe this novena:

·  Offer daily prayers for victims of abuse.
·  Offer prayers for the church and ministers.
·  Fasting (two smaller meals and one regular meal).
·  Pray daily “A Prayer for Our Church” (see below).
·  Acts of penance, mercy and service.
·  Participate in daily Mass.
·  Pray the rosary individually or as a group.

For more information, visit www.austindiocese.org/response-to-sex-abuse-scandal.