GAP is St. Austin's ministry for Graduate students And young Professionals (GAP) in their 20s and 30s in central Austin. We gather weekly to socialize, learn, and share our Catholic faith.
Austin is a dynamic and growing city, so we constantly welcome new young adults who move here for work or for graduate studies.
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Parking in the Parish Garage and Ministry Center is always FREE if you're coming to Mass, Confession, or a GAP event.
It's less than a five minute walk from our garage to the church on Guadalupe.
Tap to receive a ticket upon entering garage.
2. Request an exit QR code during the GAP Meeting or from a Hospitality Minister.
3. Hold ticket at an angle towards the red light scanner to exit for free.
GAP gathers most Sunday evenings at the New Parish Ministry Center.
The main entrance is located through the oak leaf gates on Guadalupe just north of the church lobby.
Entry off of Guadalupe Sidewalk
St. Augustine of Canterbury was a missionary to England from Rome and befriended the local king upon his arrival in 597. Legend has it that Augustine met King Aethelbert under a great oak tree, and the king's conversion paved the way for much missionary success in the region. St. Augustine founded many churches including the Cathedral of Canterbury.
Austin is an English nickname for Augustine, much like Jim is a nickname for James.
Long before Austin F.C. adopted oak trees for their logo, icons of St. Austin have depicted him holding an acorn as a symbol of how friendly hospitality amid the beauty of nature can help us to share the Good News of our faith.
Join us after the 5:30 PM Mass!