THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter April 29, 2018 • 5 th Sunday of Easter
PRAYER BLANKETS The St. Louis Prayer Blanket Ministry was started by the School Librarian, Charlotte Vaughan, 20 plus years ago. After buying a prayer blanket from St. Theresa’s Parish and wanting another one, Charlotte found they had run out of blankets. She didn’t know how to sew but had friends that could. The Ministry started by word of mouth and was inspired by the book, “The Quilt Makers Gift”, by Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken. It has evolved into a ministry that delivers prayers and blessings through the gift of a handmade blanket to anyone who needs to be healed physically, emotionally and spiritually.
The Prayer Blanket Ministry meets every third Monday at 7:00 PM in Wozniak Hall, Our Lady of Guadalupe Room. We open the business meeting with a prayer to the Holy Spirit. Following the business meeting, our prayer intentions are said in silence, while praying the rosary together, and sewing handmade crochet crosses and Ministry labels on the finished blankets.
All members are amateur sewers who love to bring joy and comfort with their creative talent given by God. The blankets are made at each member’s home, working at their own pace. All material and instructions are provided. The fabric and yarn are donated and the Ministry does purchase some fabric, yarn and batting from the Ministry funds. We keep this at a minimum so most of our funds go to the needs of St. Louis Church.
“Thank you very much for the handmade prayer blanket which was passed along to me through the hands of my CFO, …. Even more than the blanket itself, I appreciate the promises of prayer that it represents. Since being ordained Bishop I have come to understand personally why Pope Francis is always reminding people to pray for him. With our responsibilities as bishops we need all the prayers of support we can get.”
Some purchases made over the years for St. Louis include the candle stands that line the aisles during special events, the four seasons vestments used by priests during daily Masses, the stand for the Monstrance, the linen cloth drape used in the Adoration Chapel, and the Gospel cover “The Teacher” for weekend Masses.
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The finished blankets, sold to the public in semi-annual sales, have been shared and appreciated by many over the decades. The Ministry received the following thank you note from the Bishop of Lubbock, Most Rev. Robert M Coerver:
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Prayer Blanket Sale May 5th & 6th After all Masses St. Louis Catholic Church & School
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, 1 de Mayo de la fe Católica
7:00 p.m. (Salón Wozniak)
Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith
Thursday, May 3
7:00 p.m. (Wozniak Hall)
Farm Work Day
Saturday, May 5
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Farm)
First Communions
Saturday, May 5
10:00 a.m. (Main Nave)
First Communions
Sunday, May 6
9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Masses
Solemn Vespers with Benediction
Sunday, May 6
7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
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)
3rd Annual
PAELLA con los
PADRES
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.
Benefiting and hosted by the ACTS Ministry
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
Come celebrate Spring with our Priests! We will be cooking a traditional Spanish Paella
Saturday, May55th at 6:00 PM At the home of the Hamlet Family TICKETS: $25 per person
Maximum Capacity: 50 guests (First come, first serve; BYOB)
PARISH OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 7601 Burnet Road, Austin, 78757 512-454-0384
For tickets, email bnewbyus@yahoo.com
KING’S TAVERN MONDAY, MAY 7 CASA CHAPALA HAPPY HOUR BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. TALK BEGINS AT 7:30 P.M. ALL ARE WELCOME! BRING A FRIEND!
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 29, 2018
The Cajun Navy--some of our very own parishioners--were among the first responders to the victims of Hurricane Harvey last year. Come listen to their story and discover what it means to go outside of ourselves for the sake of another.
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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.
CONNECT // CONECTAR o WWW.ST-LOUIS.ORG f WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STLOUISAUSTIN l @STLOUISAUSTIN x COFFEE WITH THE COLLARS i @STLOUISAUSTIN St. Louis Farm May Work Day Saturday, May 5 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The Farm is located at the southeast corner of the church property, near St. Joseph and Hardy St.
Now - May 13
Solemn Choral Vespers with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be held next Sunday, May 6, at 7:00pm in the Chapel. This is a beautiful, meditative way to end one week and start a new one. Vespers are held every Sunday evening throughout the month. Please join us in prayer and praise! 3
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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.
Mrs. Kunkel’s 4th grade class at St. Louis Catholic School had some exciting visitors to help them learn about how to predict weather patterns. Nicole Hartford, the morning meteorologist from CBS Austin and our own Elizabeth Polito, Director of Ministries (with a MS in Applied Geosciences!), shared their knowledge and experience with a very excited group of students!
Mr. Gomez, the middle school religion teacher, and the 8th graders helped the senior ministry with technology skills. This was a great opportunity for the students to help members of the church community that have helped support the school through the years. Thank you so much!
¿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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ANUNCIOS Upcoming Events
Ministerios Hispanos
• Celebrate our First Communions! Next weekend, St. Louis will be celebrating First Eucharist with many of our parish students. On Saturday, May 5th, students from St. Louis School, will have their First Eucharist at 10:30am. On Sunday, May 6th, Religious Education students will receive their First Eucharist at the 9:30am and 1:30pm Masses! Please congratulate these young people for their hard work in preparing for this important sacrament, as we welcome them to the Lord’s Table!
• 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. 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.
• 24th Annual Walk for Life will be held Saturday, June 9th in North and South Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Harker Heights. If you missed signing up to walk or sponsor someone in our Narthex, contact Lance Person at Lance@Texasallianceforlife. org or call him at 512-477-1244. Last year, over 200 walkers from 35 churches raised more than $70,000 in pledges for Pro-Life programs!
• 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!
Seniors • The Friendship Circle will meet May 2 in Wozniak Hall, from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us for pizza and bingo and please bring a salad or dessert to share at the meal. For more information, contact seniors@st-louis.org or call 512-454-0384. AARP Smart Driver Course May 24th in Wozniak Hall 9:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please bring sack lunch RSVP by May 21st Space is limited
Altar Servers • Calling all Altar Servers - Spring Serviam Saturday is quickly approaching on Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Don’t forget, this is a mandatory training for all current Altar Servers!
• Vigilia de Pentecostés: Ven y acompáñanos a celebrar la gran fiesta de Pentecostés en un ambiente de alabanza y adoración a nuestro Señor, derramando su Santo Espíritu sobre nosotros. Te esperamos el día Sábado 19 de Mayo de 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. en el “Salon St. Louis” Wozniak Hall KJZT Society No. 93
To RSVP or for more information email seniors@st-louis.org or contact the parish office
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• 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.
• Next meeting is Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Wozniak Hall, Meeting Room 1. We will celebrate Spring. Those wishing to, may bring plants and/ or cuttings to share for our popular annual Plant Exchange. There will be refreshments, a brief meeting and fellowship. For more information, call Jane 512452-9748 or Margie 512-659-5146
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YOUTH MINISTRY MAY EVENTS YOUNG CHURCH 5 Senior Trip 13
End of Year Party
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Baccalaureate Mass, 11:30 a.m.
SPARKS 4
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Facetime (A Night on the use of technology)
End of Year Party
CORNER Echo: Part Four Prayer Echo: Parte Cuatro la Oracion In prayer, all of our faith is revealed. We come to know God and ourselves as God’s sons and daughters. Follow Bishop Donald Hying as he illuminates the mystery of prayer and its power for our lives.
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.
Sign up for FORMED at st-louis.formed.org
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. Mobile Loaves and Fishes We are in need of travel size shampoo, body wash, and lotion. Social Ministries We need help Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to unload, sort, and stock donations. Contact bea.delarosa@st-louis.org for more information. Brass Polishing Volunteer on your own schedule, polishing the candles, processional torches, bookstand, thurible, incense boat, and Eagle Lecterns. For information and training, contact Norma Sigler at nsigler4710@att.net or (512) 339-7643. Flower Guild Members of this ministry work in teams to prepare the incredible floral arrangements that grace our altar area. For more information or to volunteer contact Marilyn Hamilton at djh5502000@yahoo.com or (512) 342-8416.
April 29, 2018
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MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS Monday
April 30 | Saint Pius V, Pope
Readings:
Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26
Actual Collection
M/M Phil Carter; Ascencion Aguilar+
Wednesday
May 2 | Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor
of the Church
Readings:
Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Jn 15:1-8
Masses:
7 a.m.
Thursday
May 3 | Saints Philip and James, Apostle
Readings:
1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Jn 14:6-14
Masses:
11:15 a.m.
Building Fund$125.00 Farm $57.50 5 p.m. Confessions Flowers $1.00 Food Pantry $52.50 6 p.m. Ascencion Aguilar+ Friends of King’s $50.00 Music May 4 Mobile Loaves $188.00 & Fishes Trust $519.00 Fund Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12; JnSchool 15:12-17 Seminarians######## Formation 7 a.m. Mike & Peggy Carter Social Ministries $251.00 Paul 8 a.m. School Mass –Gabriel & St. Vincent de$318.00
Friday Readings: Masses:
John Embry+
Jackie Cockerill+
Celestina Gutierrez+
May 5
Readings:
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Masses:
8 a.m.
Tim Scott
8:30 a.m.
Confessions
3:30 p.m.
Confessions
5 p.m.
Robert Kutach+
Sunday
May 6 | Sixth Sunday of Easter
Readings:
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4;
1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17
Masses:
6 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Gilbert C. Velasquez+
9:30 a.m.
Bernice Ondreas
11:30 a.m.
Shirley S. Joseph +
1:30 p.m.
Ernestina Chavez+
5 p.m.
Pro Populo
7 p.m.
Solemn Vespers/Benediction
7
4
5
/1
-4
4 /1
Confessions
Saturday
7
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$1,696,099.49
Confessions
12 p.m.
Over
to ar Ye te Da
($2,892.97)
11:15 a.m.
$1,693,206.52
17, 23-24; Mt 13:54-58
Masses:
($15,048.09)
(286) or, for the Memorial, Gn 1:26—2:3 or Col 3:14-15,
Variance:
$149,776.82
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a
$134,728.73
Readings:
Budget
Poly Gonzalez
$54,951.51
May 1 | Saint Joseph the Worker
(18,711.55)
7 a.m.
Tuesday
$36,239.96
Masses:
12 p.m.
STEWARDSHIP
Additional Contributions to Ministries for 4/7-4/8:
Building Fund$125.00 Farm $57.50 Flowers $1.00 Food Pantry $52.50 Friends of King’s $50.00 Music Mobile Loaves $188.00 & Fishes School Trust $519.00 Fund Seminarians######## Formation Social Ministries $251.00 St. Vincent de$318.00 Paul
Building Fund Building Farm Farm
Fund
Building Fund
Farm Flowers Flowers
Food Pantry Food Pantry Flowers
Food Pantry
Friends King’s Friends ofof King’s Music Friends ofMusic King’s
Music & Fishes School Trust Fund Seminarians Formation School Trust Fund Social MinistriesFormation Seminarians Seminarians Formation St. Vincent de Paul Social Ministries Social Ministries St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul Mobile Loaves & Fishes Mobile LoavesLoaves & Fishes Mobile School Trust Fund
$125.00 $57.50 $1.00 $52.50 $50.00 $188.00 $519.00 $1,020.25 $251.00 $318.00
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Baby Rodriguez-Suarez
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