April 15, 2018 Bulletin by St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School

THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter April 15, 2018 • 3 rd Sunday of Easter

RUN WITH ENDURANCE

The Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk KidsK was an idea that stemmed from the excitement surrounding the St. Louis Run Club in 2015. Coaches, Carrie Vernieuw and Jessica Chaffee, decided to make it a reality last year as part of the St. Louis Catholic School 60th anniversary celebration. It was the first ever 5k sponsored by St. Louis Home and School Association. The vision was to create a race that would showcase our beautiful campus. To accomplish this, they enlisted the help of engineering genius, parishioner, and volunteer at the school, Mr. Joe Huerta. The course he designed is a cross country style loop that circles our beautiful 22-acre campus 3 times. The Knights of Columbus, students from various high schools, and teachers and staff volunteer to keep runners safe, point them in the right direction, and encourage them to keep moving forward! The families, students, parishioners, and neighborhood all come together as one and celebrate each step that brings them closer to the finish line. The race is professionally timed and finisher medals are proudly worn. This year the race director is Jorge Padilla, a fellow Knight and parent volunteer at St. Louis Catholic School. All proceeds go to the Home and School Association. This group of amazing parent volunteers supports St. Louis School and all its needs. This event is truly about community. The positive energy, comradery, smiles, and sense of accomplishment is hard to put into words. Last year first time racers, parents, grandparents, kids of every age, and cross-country teams all go out for their own reasons but coming together for one purpose – to support the mission of St. Louis Catholic School. We hope you join us this year on April 21st at 8:00 am. Together let us “run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). 5K Run/Walk 8 a.m. – $15 (late registration $20 if received after 4/16) Kids K 9 a.m. – FREE for kids 8 and under only T-shirts available for $12 Checks payable to St. Louis HSA or register online

REGISTER NOW! runsignup.com/cougarchase-signup or stop by the school office or scrip card table! Early registration has been extended to Monday, April 16! 1

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CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Douglas Jeffers, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Rob Embry, Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfredo Villa, Deacon Rev. Mr. Javier Maldonado, Deacon

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. (Español), 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. (Español)

THIS WEEK AT ST. LOUIS Las Enseñanzas Basicas Martes, 17 de Abril de la fe Católica

7:00 p.m. (Salón Wozniak)

Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith

Thursday, April 19

7:00 p.m. (Wozniak Hall)

Vespers

Sunday, April 22

7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

SHARING OUR STORY

Choral Vespers: 7 p.m. Weekdays: English: 7:00 a.m. (M, W, F), 12:00 p.m. (T & Th), 8:00 a.m. (Sat) Español: 6:00 p.m. (Jueves) RECONCILIATION Tuesday: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Thursday: 11:15-11:50 a.m., 5:00-5:50 p.m. Saturday: 8:30-10:00 a.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours)

Introducing our new MEDIA MINISTRY! The goal of this ministry is to engage our local community by sharing the gospel and the life or our parish through media. Visit us at www.st-louis.org/media Or text Media to 84576 (Standard text messaging rates may apply)

PARISH OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 7601 Burnet Road, Austin, 78757 512-454-0384

Now - May 13

SCHOOL OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 2114 St. Joseph Blvd., Austin, 78757 512-614-6622 www.slcsaustin.org LIFELONG CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. 512-614-6544 www.st-louis.org/ecdc April 15, 2018

3rd Sunday of Easter

WELCOME // BIENVENIDO Welcome to St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School. We are glad you’re here! We invite anyone here for the first time, or new to the parish, to stop by our Welcome Desk as you exit to the left in the narthex. Existing parishioners needing ministry information are asked to stop there too. We hope that you may find warmth and happiness in our parish and we look forward to getting to know you personally. Bienvenido a St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School. ¡Estamos contentos de que estés aquí! Invitamos a cualquiera que esté aquí por primera vez o nuevo en la parroquia a pasar por nuestro Escritorio de bienvenida al salir a la izquierda en el narthex. Además, a los feligreses existentes que deseen información sobre unirse a ministerios se les pide que pasen por aquí. Oramos para que encuentres calidez y felicidad en nuestra parroquia y esperamos poder llegar a conocerte personalmente.

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NEW ALTAR SERVER

ORIENTACIÓN

ORIENTATION

Para Servidores del Altar Nuevos

Tuesday, April 24 // 7 p.m. // Chapel

martes, 24 de abril // 7 p.m. // Capilla

Requirements of altar server Ministry: • Family is registered parishioners • Child has completed the 3rd grade by June 2018 • Child has received the sacrament of Holy Communion

Requisitos para participar en el ministerio de servidores del altar: • L a niño o niña está registrada como feligreses de esta parroquia • El Niño o niña está por concluir por lo menos el 3er grado de primaria en junio del 2018 • El niño o niña ha recibido ya su primera comunión

elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org // 512-454-0384 x213

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CONVOCAR A TRAVÉS DEL DISCERNIMIENTO CONSEJO PASTORAL El Domingo de Pentecostés, 20 de mayo de 2018, Iniciaremos el proceso de convocar a los nuevos miembros del Consejo Pastoral de nuestra comunidad. Desde un principio, la Iglesia ha convocado líderes a través de un discernimiento enraizado en la oración y la apertura al Espíritu Santo. Por lo tanto, aunque somos indignos de recibir la sabiduría del padre, confiamos en su dirección y su misericordia. ¿Qué es el discernimiento? Nuestra fe entiende el discernimiento como el proceso de acercarse a nuestro Padre Celestial y decir: “No sé la respuesta”. Es un proceso dirigido por el Espíritu. Implica la oración y la voluntad de estar abiertos a la presencia y dirección del Espíritu Santo en su vida y en la vida de la fe.

A través del discernimiento, el concilio pedirá a todos los feligreses de San Luis que examinen y reconozcan los dones que Dios les regalo y se pregunten si están siendo llamados a usar esos dones en el servicio de la parroquia como líderes parroquiales. ¿Cómo tendrá lugar el discernimiento en la Iglesia de St. Louis? El domingo de Pentecostés de cada año, se les pedirá a los feligreses de San Luis que disciernan en oración a quién creen que Dios está convocando como líderes en esta comunidad de fe. Las personas pueden presentar su propio nombre o el de otra persona. Aquellos cuyos nombres hayan sido nominados serán invitados a dos noches de discernimiento donde reflexionarán más sobre el llamado de Dios como siervo de la comunidad de San Luis. Después de estas veladas de oración, los miembros actuales del Consejo Pastoral considerarán a los llamados a discernir y buscarán el consejo del Espíritu Santo para seleccionar a los nuevos miembros. ¿Qué puedo hacer para prepararme para este discernimiento? Orar. ¿Te está llamando Dios a servir a esta comunidad de fe como miembro del Consejo Pastoral? ¿Podría la respuesta ser sí?, entonces dale a nuestro Padre la oportunidad de hablarle a tu corazón.

Para mas información, póngase en contacto con Donna McClung en dbmcclung@aol.com o (512) 921-8554.

SAVEREGISTER THENOWDATE 2018 ST. 2018 St.LOUIS Louis

COUGAR CL ASSIC COUGAR CLASSIC

friday, april 27 TIME

1:30 PM

shotgun start

teravista golf club COST

125 individual 500 team

$ $

for more info email: jessica.chaffee@slcsaustin.org

April 15, 2018

3rd Sunday of Easter

ANNOUNCEMENTS/ANUNCIOS Special Collection • A diocesan collection for Seminarians and Priests education/formation will be held the weekend of April 21-22. The cost of their education and formation continues to rise, as does our need to have our priests skilled in a great many areas. Please be generous! Place your special envelope for this purpose in the regular collection that weekend.

Marriage Encounter • Reconnect and rekindle at a Marriage Encounter retreat weekend, April 20-22 at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock. To learn more and register go to www.austinme.org.

Upcoming Events • St Louis’ Mothers of Young Children will be holding their annual fundraiser to pay for babysitters during their meetings. Support the moms of our parish by stopping by their table April 21-22 or April 28-29, where they will be selling rosaries, crosses, and various religious jewelry, and gifts for first communicants. This group helps foster spiritual growth for it’s members as Catholic women, wives, and mothers, and have provided the tools and spiritual formation to nurture Catholicism in St Louis’ youngest members. • St. Louis Prayer Blanket Ministry will hold a spring event on May 5-6. 2018 after each of the Masses. Blessed blankets make wonderful gifts for Mother’s Day, Sacraments, or to bring comfort to the ill. • Women Embracing the Joy of the Gospel; is the theme of the 69th Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention at the Marriott Austin Round Rock, April 23-24. Keynote speaker is Fr. Richard Gielow, C.M. Additional speakers include: Deacon Bill Hobby, Diocese of Austin; Kendra Penry, Heifer International; Sharon Perkins, and Rev. Jonathan Raia, Bishops Joe and Danny will celebrate Mass. For more information and to register access www.AustinDiocesanCouncilofCatholicWomen.org/ events. 5

Ministerios Hispanos • Registración de CRSP: Si usted se siente solo, deprimido o sin esperanzas, venga a disfrutar de un tiempo maravilloso y una noche inolvidable de reflexiones y alabanzas, donde recibirá consuelo y sanción espiritual. Para participar en el retiro de CRSP regístrese en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano, o Educación Religiosa. También tendremos registraciones después de las Misas en español el 8 & 15 de abril para hombres, y el 22 & 29 de abril para mujeres. El retiro de CRSP de hombres será del 26-27 de mayo. El retiro de CRSP de mujeres se llevara a cabo del 9-10 de junio. ¡Inscríbete ahora! ¡Te esperamos! El cupo es limitado. • Sacramentos de Iniciacion Para Adultos | Se les invita a todas aquellas personas que necesiten recibir algún Sacramento de iniciación (Bautismo, Reconciliación/ Comunión o Confirmación) a inscribirse en el programa de clases de Sacramentos para Adultos. Para inscribirse diríjase a la oficina de los Ministerios Hispanos. ¡No pierda la oportunidad! • Clases Prematrimoniales “Lo que dios ha unido no lo separa el hombre” (Mateo 19,6) ¿Estas comprometido, casado solo por lo civil, o viviendo en unión libre? ¿Deseas recibir el Sacramento del Matrimonio bendiciendo el amor de tu familia? Asiste al programa de preparación matrimonial. Te ayudamos con mucho gusto. • El grupo de Vía Crucis tendrá a la venta tacos de papa con huevo, chorizo con huevo, y tocino con huevo, Quesadillas de requesón, Quesadillas de tinga. También habrá Donas, café, jugo, y agua; el domingo 22 de abril en el Wozniak Hall después de cada Misa comenzando con la de las 6:00 a.m. y terminando con la de 11:30 a.m. ¡Vengan a disfrutar de esta sabrosa comida, y de estos antojitos Mexicanos! Seniors • The Friendship Circle will meet April 18 in Wozniak Hall, from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Our guest speak is Maggie Peiffer, “Studies between Seniors and young children”. Please bring a dish to share for our monthly potluck lunch and a can food item for our Food Pantry drive. For more information, contact seniors@st-louis.org or call 512-454-0384.

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INVITATION TO SERVE

There are many opportunities for you to share your gifts and talents here at St. Louis. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining one of the many ministries that we have on campus. Below are a few ways for you to get involved. You can also email elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org or call the parish office and she can help you discover how you can serve. Liturgical Ministries We are in need of people to serve in the Hospitality ministry at every Mass. This is a great family ministry and training can happen while you serve. Contact Elizabeth Polito for more information.

CORNER

Third Sunday in Easter

The Bible and Mary: A Biblical Introduction to Mary Altar Guild Meet weekly on Friday or Saturday to prepare the La Biblia y Maria: Un Introduccion a Maria Church for weekend Masses. For more information, If ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ, as St. contact Elizabeth Polito at elizabeth.polito@st-louis. Jerome org or (512) 454-0384 x 213. A Prayer forfamously Healingstated, then ignorance of Scripture is also Protecting Children ignorance of Mary. This is because “what the Catholic faith for Victims of Abuse Food Pantry believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Matthew 18:2-6 Donations needed of mac n’ cheese, canned soup, God of Christ, endless love, ever strong, and ever whatcaring, it teaches about Mary illumines in turn At that time the disciples approached Jesus and always present, just: You gave yourIn only rolled/instant oats,is canned meat salmon, its faithalways in Christ” (CCC 487). other words, we can’t fully said, “Who the greatest in (tuna, the kingdom of spam Son to save us by his Blood on the Cross. heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their and chicken), white or brown rice, corn, peanut butter understand Christ without understanding Mary. said, “Amen, I say toalso you, use unless you Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your and drymidst, pintoand beans. We could shampoo/ turn and become like children, you will not enter suffering the pain of all who have been hurt conditioner bottles. Please drophumbles off athimself the Social own the kingdom of heaven. Whoever in body, mind, and spiritup byfor those who betrayed Sign FORMED at st-louis.formed.org likebuilding, this child Mon-Fri, is the greatest in the 9 kingdom Ministries between a.m. – of 6 p.m. the trust placed in them. heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.”

April Is Child Abuse Protection Month Matthew 18:2-6 The Catholic Church is committed to ensuring the safety of children and young people and providing pastoral outreach to victims and survivors of sexual abuse by clergy. The Church’s mission to protect and heal stems from the Gospel: the life and teachings of Jesus Christ provide us with the perfect foundation for our efforts to create safe environments for children. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Mt 19:14). “We remain ever vigilant in the protection of children and the outreach to those most harmed by sexual abuse. The Church cannot become complacent with what has been accomplished.” —Former USCCB President Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, 2015 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People For more information and resources on preventing child abuse in your community, visit http://www. usccb.org/issues-and-action/child-and-youthprotection/child-abuse-prevention-month.cfm.

Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely harmed, and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith. Grant them justice for their cause, enlightened by your truth.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant school us the courage and are wisdom, All high students invited to the Easter Picnic humility and grace, to act with justice. Breathe today from 6-8 pm. Enjoy burgers, outdoor and indoor wisdom into our prayers and labors. Grant that game options hanging out with your church family. all harmed by abuse may and find peace in justice. We ask We this through Christ, our8th Lord. also invite any grade students to come see what Amen.

Young Church is all about. Meet in the Youth Room in Wozniak Hall.

APRIL EVENTS YOUNG CHURCH 15

Easter Picnic

SPARKS 15

“[Jesus] stood in their and said to them, Aprilmidst 22-23: Godstock (no evening Young Church) ‘Peace be with you.’ But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a the ghost. Then said tointhem, ‘. . . Look at my20 20heRooted vs. hands and my Resurrection feet, that it(Faith is I myself. Touch Doubt) me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones.’ ”

8th Grade Crossover to Young Church. Introduction: Theology of the Body (Part 2)

20Lectionary) 11:30 a.m. (Luke 24:29,

Baccalaureate Mass,

The revised “Prayer for Healing for Victims of Abuse” was published the USCCB Office of Child and Youth Protection in 2014, publication no. 7-495. April 15, 2018 3rd by Sunday of Easter

The explanatory text under “April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month” was taken from the Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal Brochure, created by the USCCB Office of Child and Youth Protection (Washington DC: USCCB, 2016), publication no. C7-555, available online at: https://bit.ly/2pyCflz. Copyright © 2014, 2018, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition, copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS Monday

April 16

Readings:

Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29

Readings:

Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 & 7b & 8a, 17 & 21ab;

Variance:

Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40

Masses:

7 a.m.

Thursday

April 19

Paul Carter+/Carol Carter

Readings:

Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51

Masses:

11:15 a.m.

Confessions

12 p.m.

Mary Jane Winslow+

5 p.m.

Confessions

6 p.m.

Lidia Cardenas+

Friday

April 20

Readings:

Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 6:52-59

Masses:

7 a.m.

Straka Family Deceased+

8 a.m.

School Mass -McNair Intention

Saturday

April 21 | Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of The Church

Readings:

Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Jn 6:60-69

Masses:

8 a.m.

Able Cantu

8:30 a.m.

Confessions

3:30 p.m.

Confessions

5 p.m.

Amado Cantu

Sunday

April 22 | Fourth Sunday of Easter

Readings:

Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2;

Children’s C $2.00 Farm $40.00 Flowers ######## Food Pantr $265.00 Friends of $100.00 Holy Day ######## Holy Land - ######## Mobile Loa $215.08 School Trus $878.00 Social Mini $472.00 St. Vincent $165.00

6 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

Jason Fuller

9:30 a.m.

Agnes Frances Straka+

11:30 a.m.

Pro Populo

1:30 p.m.

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano

5 p.m.

Filiberto Moncada+

7 p.m.

Vespers

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Additional Contributions to Ministries for 3/31-4/1: Children’s Collection Children’s Collection

$2.00 Farm $40.00 Flowers Flowers $2,306.00 Flowers Pantry Food Food Pantry Food Pantry $265.00 Friends of King’s Music Friends of King’s Friends ofMusic King’s Music $100.00 Holy Day Holy Land - Good Holy DayFriday Holy Thursday $4,363.71 Mobile Loaves & Fishes Holy LandLand - Good Friday - Good Friday $7,003.51 SchoolHoly Trust Fund SocialMobile Ministries Loaves & Fishes Mobile Loaves & Fishes $215.08 St. Vincent de Paul School Trust Fund School Trust Fund $878.00 Social Ministries Social Ministries $472.00 St. de Paul de Paul St.Vincent Vincent $165.00 Farm Children’s Collection Farm

How can I give?

Jn 10:11-18 Masses:

3 3/

$6,157.36

Readings:

$50,456.18

April 18

$56,613.54

Victor Cooke+/M/M George Kandrin+

Wednesday

6,157.36

Confessions

12 p.m.

$50,456.18

11:15 a.m.

$56,613.54

Masses:

Under

Hortense Svehlak+

Jn 6:30-35

Over

$18,312.48

April 17

Budget

$1,596,778.85

7 a.m.

Tuesday

Actual Collection

$1,615,091.33

Masses:

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Poly Gonzalez

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