Building the Kingdom
Saint Louis King of France Catholic Church & School
CLERGY
DEACONS
MASS SCHEDULE
RECONCILIATION
Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Alberto Carbajal, Parochial Vicar Rev. Richard Tijerina, In Residence
Saturday: 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday: English: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Spanish: 6 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. Weekdays: English: 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Spanish: 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.
Dr. Al Cuevas Mr. Rob Embry Mr. Alfredo Villa Mr. Javier Maldonado
Tuesday: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Thursday: 11:15 a.m.-11:50 a.m., 5:00 p.m.-5:50 p.m. Saturday: 8:30-10 a.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m.
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9 A.M. - NOON. 1 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Business Office Brenda Beltran, Business Administrator x211 Childhood Ministry Beatriz Franceschi, Director x221 Early Childhood Ministry Margaret English-Knipp, Co-Director x266 Angelica Cordova, Co-Director x244 Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry Sumayah Abullarade, Director x216 Ministerial Discipleship Elizabeth Polito, Director x213 Music Rick Gabrillo, Director x202 Principal Organist Scott McNulty x202 Senior Ministry Wanda Alexander, Coordinator Call Office Social Ministry Bea Dela Rosa, Director x265 St. Louis Catholic School Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal x239 Youth Ministry Alissa Molina, High School Coordinator x219 Ofelia Arroyo, Middle School Coordinator 7601 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78757 | 512 . 454 . 0384 | WWW.ST-LOUIS.ORG |
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Forming Our Faith MASS TIMES, READINGS & INTENTIONS Monday April 24 | Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr Readings: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9; Jn 3:1-8 Masses: 7 a.m. Helen Rice+ Tuesday April 25 | Saint Mark, Evangelist Readings: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Masses: 11:15am Confessions 12 p.m. Willie Janeka+ 6 p.m. Souls in Purgatory Wednesday April 26 Readings: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21 Masses: 7 a.m. Brian Grady+ 6 p.m. Mass for Confirmation students Thursday April 27 Readings: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. John Sisson+ 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Christopher Bryant Birthday Friday April 28 | Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr; Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, Priest Readings: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Masses: 7 a.m. Luke LeBas Birthday 8 a.m. School Mass – Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday April 29 | Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Readings: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Masses: 8 a.m. Salinas Family 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Cyril Rosipal+ Sunday April 30 | Third Sunday of Easter Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35 Masses: 6 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory 7:30 a.m. Maudie S. Carter+ 9:30 a.m. Arthur Paul Carter, Jr.+ 11:30 a.m. John Sisson+ 1:30 p.m. Pro Populo 5 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Compline 9 p.m.
DIVINE
MERCY
Generous Hearts
4/8-4/9 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Budget
Variance Over (Under)
$44,369.13 $35,415.34 $94,825.31 $87,429.52 $1,640,731.98 $1,599,240.94
$8,953.79 $7,395.79 $41,491.04
Ministry Programs
Building Fund Pledges Children's Collection Farm Ministry Flowers Food Pantry Mobile Loaves & Fishes School Trust Fund Seminarians & Priest Social Ministries St. Vincent de Paul
$450.00 $0.16 $234.00 $109.00 $1,526.00 $506.00 $531.00 $1,696.00 $4,337.19 $2,139.89
Thank you for all you do to support our parish and put feet on our faith!
CONGRATULATIONS to all those who received Sacraments
of Initiation at the Easter Vigil! We give thanks for your presence among us as you join the Body of Christ. We also congratulate those of our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at the diocesan celebration of this sacrament on April 1st at St. John Vianney. Please join us in welcoming Protestants who are joining the Church through Confirmation on Sunday, April 30th, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. We also rejoice at the great number of First Communions received on March 26th, and with our school and religious education students who will receive their First Eucharist on May 6th and May 7th.
SUNDAY,
is April 23rd. Please join us at 2:45 p.m. in the Chapel. We will have readings from the Diary of St. Faustina along with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song. Everyone is invited to our 5th year of celebrating Divine Mercy at St. Louis!
St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center Now Accepting Applications for 2017-2018
8 months to 3 years old Call 512-614-6544 or visit www.st-louis.org/ecdc
April 23, 2017
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ANNOUNCEMENTS DO YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR PARISH!? Then the
Welcome Ministry is in need of your services. We are looking to add friendly, outgoing and smiling individuals for staffing our welcome desk after all Masses. This is your opportunity to welcome new parishioners and visitors to our community. Your time commitment could be as little as fifteen minutes once a month. That's it! Or more of course, as you are able and willing to schedule and share with others information about our amazing parish! Training will be provided. If this is you please contact Elizabeth Polito at 512-454-0384 ext 213 or Richard Brito at 512-466-3417 for more information. ORIENTATION FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS is scheduled
for Tuesday, May 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Students are eligible who are completing 3rd Grade and have received First Eucharist. Older students are welcome as well. For information, contact Elizabeth Polito at elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org or (512) 454-0384 x 213.
COLLECTION FOR SEMINARIANS EDUCATION AND FORMATION will be held in the Diocese April 22-23. This
fund supports the education of diocesan seminarians and is a major source of revenue for the seminaries who prepare these men to serve as priests of our diocese. Please place your special envelope for this purpose in collection baskets on Easter or Divine Mercy Sundays. Thank you for your generosity! JOIN US FOR A 33-DAY PARISH-WIDE PREPARATION FOR MARIAN CONSECRATION | For six weeks, we’ll
reflect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Pope St. John Paul II. They’ll teach us the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. Meetings will include a video and small group discussion. Consecration will be at the 8am daily Mass on Saturday, May 13, the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparition at Fatima. Meetings will be held Mondays at 7pm in the school music room, Room 120. Order your retreat participant materials in advance at www,allheartsafire.org. To register, contact Susan Martinez at gsmartx@austin.rr.com.
KC LADIES AUXILIARY will hold their next meeting on
Monday, April 24th in Wozniak Hall, Room 1. Refreshments are served 7:00-7:30pm and the meeting starts at 7:30pm. Officer Chapman will be the featured speaker about “Personal Safety and Self-defense”. PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY is needing volunteers to
help create, hand-stitch or machine sew prayer blankets. All supplies are furnished. Please call Evelyn Janecka (512) 4536466 or Ramona Lopez (512) 837-2061 if you are interested in this creative ministry. Spiritual rewards are guaranteed when making prayer blankets for others!
PAELLA con los
PADRES
THE PERFECT GIFT TO PARENTS | With
Mother’s (and Father’s) Day soon arriving what better gift to give this loved one, whether living or deceased, than a spiritual bouquet of prayers for them and you too. Clerical Endowment Fund cards offer a spiritual bouquet of Masses and daily prayers by the Bishop and seminarians for the enrolled as well as the benefactor. Funds raised from the sale of the cards are given to the Bishop to aid in the education of seminarians. The parish office has cards in English and Spanish year-round. Cards valued at $2 or $5 offer a year of spiritual benefits. Perpetual prayers and Masses come with a $25 individual, $50 family or $100 group donation. They are a unique way to honor living or deceased relatives or friends for any celebratory occasion. 3
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Forming Our Faith ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL excellence in education pre k4 through 8th grade mrs. Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal
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COUGAR CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT The SLCS 2017 Cougar Classic Golf Tournament is right around the corner. Register now! The tournament will be a 4 man scramble, Monday April 24, with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start at Twin Creeks Country Club. Lunch, Dinner and Door Prizes provided. For Sponsorship, more details and to register online visit: slcsaustin.ejoinme. org/2017cougarclassic
April 23, 2017
On Saturday, April 1, Bishop Joe Vasquez celebrated Mass at St. Louis for the 60th anniversary of Catholic education at the school. Following Mass, alumni, current and past families, faculty and staff, and fellow parishioners enjoyed dinner together, reminiscing about the good old days at St. Louis and the exciting things in our future. Fr. James Misko (pastor and alumni of St. Louis), Fr. Larry Covington (former pastor), Msgr. Wozniak (2nd pastor of St. Louis) and Fr. Alberto Carbajal were in attendance. Also joining us were past principals Falba Turner and Marsha Solana, our current principal Mrs. Cindy Gee, and Dr. Ned Vanders (Superintendent of Catholic Schools) and Misty Poe (Assistant Superintendent) from the Diocese of Austin.
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Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de Adultos y Familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
EL REGALO PERFECTO PARA PADRES DE FAMILIA | Con la proximidad del
Día de la Madre (y el Día del Padre), que mejor regalo que ofrecer al ser amado, ya sea en vida o difunto, que un ramillete de oraciones para ellos...y para ustedes también. Las tarjetas del Fondo de Beneficiencia Clerical, ofrecen un ramillete espiritual de Misas y oraciones diarias del Obispo y los seminaristas, tanto para quien hace el registro, como para el benefactor. Los fondos recaudados de la venta de las tarjetas serán entregados al Obispo, con el propósito de que contribuyan en la educación de los seminaristas. La oficina de la parroquia cuenta con tarjetas en inglés y español a lo largo del año. Las tarjetas tienen un valor de 2 o 5 dólares, las cuales ofrecen un año de beneficios espirituales. Las oraciones y Misas Perpetuas vienen con un donativo individual de 25 dólares, uno familiar de 50 dólares y un donativo de grupo de 100 dólares. Estas tarjetas representan una manera única de honrar a los familiares o amigos, en vida o difuntos, en cualquier ocasión festiva. “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. Para más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade ¡No faltes al llamado que Dios te hace para darte Su bendición!
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 PEC. También tendremos registraciones para mujeres después de las Misas en español el 7 & 14 de Mayo. El retiro de CRSP de hombres será del 27 - 28 de mayo. El retiro de CRSP de mujeres se llevara a cabo del 10 - 11 de Junio. ¡Inscríbete ahora! ¡Te esperamos! El cupo es limitado. ¡Muchas gracias! VENTA DE COMIDA MEXICANA PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS | Las Guadalupanas tendrán una venta de comida
sabrosa para recaudar fondos para la Fiesta de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Los Parroquianos están invitados a disfrutar de esta comida deliciosa, en el Wozniak Hall, el Domingo, 23 de Abril, después de cada Misa comenzando con la de las 6:00 a.m. y terminando con la de 9:30 a.m. EL V ENCUENTRO | Todos estamos
llamados a ser discípulos misioneros auténticos y alegres que dan testimonio del amor de Dios con una voz profética en una iglesia culturalmente diversa. Todos están invitados a asistir a un entrenamiento para ser parte del equipo parroquial y ayudar a implementar el proceso del V Encuentro, para llevar la Buena Nueva a la periferia. Dónde: En el salón principal del Wozniak Hall Cuando: El día lunes 8,15, 22, 29 de mayo y el 5 de junio. Hora: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ¡Los esperamos, para formar Discípulos Misioneros: Testigos del Amor de Dios!
HELP ST. LOUIS FOOD PANTRY secure
an X-Series 49 cu. ft. Reach-In Double Door Commercial Upright Freezer in Stainless Steel. It will feature 6 shelves, selfclosing doors, with a cost of $3,201.53. St. Louis Food Pantry currently has 2 stand-up residential freezers and one box residential freezer. There are times when the freezers are too full to receive more meat and we have to donate items to another food pantry. With this freezer we will be able to hold more meat and be able to give our clients more food as well. We’ve already received a donation of $750.00 towards this freezer. Can you help? Send donations to St. Louis Food Pantry, care of the Church Office, and put “Freezer Donation” in the memo section. Thank you for your generosity! 5
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN (MOYC) will be sponsoring a fundraiser
on the weekends of April 22-23 and April 29-30. They will be selling religious items and jewelry, which will make great gifts for those receiving First Communion and Confirmation in May and June. The proceeds will benefit this parish ministry’s childcare expenses during their monthly meetings. Thank you for supporting their efforts. For more information about this active group, email st.louismoyc@gmail.com with your questions.
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feet on Our Faith SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Bea Dela Rosa, Director bea.delarosa@st-louis.org ext. 265
We give pregnant moms in crisis emotional and spiritual support. They are given needed items for baby. To become an Angel call Mary Helen at 512949-2486 or email her at MaryHelen-Russell@ austindiocese.org “ANGELS” (VOLUNTEERS) NEEDED!
PICK UP ONE BEFORE YOU’RE DONE
Tuna, Mac 'n Cheese, soup (of any flavor), rolled/ instant oats, canned meat (tuna salmon, spam and chicken), white rice, brown rice, corn, peanut butter and dry pinto beans. We could also use EMPTY & CLEAN laundry bottles. Please drop off at the Social Ministries building off of St Joseph’s Blvd. between 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. LIFE, DIGNITY & JUSTICE MINISTRY
Are you interested in human trafficking, immigration, ending the death penalty? Please contact social ministries to see how we can work together. MUSIC MINISTRY
YOUR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
made 3 home visits during the week ending on March 7. We helped 2 families with rent and 1 family with utilities. One recent case was that of a young man who had just completed rehabilitation and had now moved into a group home to begin getting his life back on track. He is currently looking for work and was asking for help with his first month’s rent. Because of your support, we were able to provide $200 towards his rent and provided a list of other agencies that might be able to also help with his rent. We also provided a $20 HEB gift card, a 31-day bus pass to facilitate his job search, advice on where some jobs were available, and a clothing voucher to help him make a good impression at job interviews. Our volunteers concluded their visit by praying with him. On behalf of the most needy in our community, the Society of St Vincent de Paul would like to thank those of you who have been purchasing grocery cards at the Script table and donating them. Your generosity goes a long way. WE ARE IN NEED OF Toothbrushes, travel size
toothpaste, travel size deodorant, socks, travel size shaving cream, travel size mouthwash. OUR PARISH NEWSLETTER, The Spirit of St. Louis, is being
Rick Gabrillo, Director Rick.Gabrillo@st-louis.org Ext. 202
JOIN FRIENDS OF THE KING’S MUSIC |
Do you enjoy the music at St. Louis Parish each week? Have a favorite singing choir, English or Spanish, play handbells, attend Compline, or are interested in The King’s Concert Series, our new music outreach to Central Texas? Then help support Friends of the King’s Music with a tax-exempt gift. Contact Scott McNulty at (512) 454-0384, ext. 202, or email scott.mcnulty@st-louis.org for more information.
published six times a year now. The bi-monthly newsletter will be reserved for more in-depth articles that require additional space, while the bulletin will continue to be used for brief weekly or monthly announcements that are timely in nature. Send news items and photos electronically to bulletin@st-louis.org for both newsletters and bulletins. The next newsletter deadline is May 5th for the June-July issue.
SENIOR MINISTRY
Age 50 & Over Wanda Alexander, Coordinator seniors@st-louis.org
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet April 26, 9:00 a.m.-
11:30 a.m. in Wozniak Hall Room 1. Join us for games like dominoes, Kings in the Corner, pool, and more. Please bring a snack to share with your morning coffee. Remember to bring a children’s book to donate to ECDC.
April 23, 2017
JOIN THE ST. LOUIS YOUNG ADULT GROUP! Our
ministry helps young Catholics in there 20's and 30's to get more active at the parish and also grow in their faith. We have different activities and social gatherings. Join us for brunch after the 9:30 a.m. Mass or our monthly lunch after the 11:30 a.m. Mass, meet us at the Welcome Desk. To see a full list of events and happenings, Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ SLYAAustin or email us at youngadults@st-louis.org. Single, Dating, Married we can help you grow in your Catholic faith!
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF:
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER HERE AT THE PARISH? The Altar Guild is
in need of volunteers to help with cleaning and preparing the Church for worship each Saturday morning. We especially need additional help for the 3rd weekend of the month, but could always use extra hands on other weekends, as well. We meet each Saturday morning at 8 a.m. in the Sacristy (back door of the church). For more information, contact Cathy Voltaggio at 512-345-5043 or cathy.voltaggio@gmail.com. Or Elizabeth Polito at 512-454-0384 ext. 213. CATHOLIC CHARITIES 11TH ANNUAL CREATING HOPE EVENT, will be Thursday, April 27 at JW Marriott
Austin, 110 East 2nd Street. A complimentary lunch is offered from 12:00-1:00pm while Catholic Charities will share how the mission of their organization has touched lives and made a difference. Please join them in support of their worthy service to the community. Contact Allison Cavazos for information or reservations at Allison-cavazos@ccctx.org or (512) 651-6105. FUTURE FULL OF HOPE PRAYER SERVICE | A special
prayer service for couples struggling with infertility will be held during National Infertility Awareness Week on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church in Austin. A reception will be held immediately following. Contact shap@teachmehealme.com, call 512-736-7334 or visit infertilityprayerservice2017.eventbrite.com for more information and to RSVP.
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NEXT ENGLISH CURSILLO | Cursillo is a three-day course
in Christianity. Participants are encouraged to take some personal and uninterrupted time to deepen their relationship with Jesus. Walking daily with the Lord is the best exercise for your mind and body! The next Men’s English Cursillo is May 11 -14. For information or to register, please contact Gregory Ganslen (245) 698-2594 or gganslen@hot.rr.com or visit austinenglishcursillo.webs.com 7
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