THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter August 12, 2018 • 19 th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Louis Catholic School is getting ready to jump in to a new school year on Monday, August 13! Please help us welcome new and returning families to our wonderful St. Louis community! Teachers and staff have been working hard all summer preparing for the 2018-2019 school year and the maintenance crew has been nonstop making improvements to our buildings. We can’t wait for another year of learning and faith formation.
Monday, August 13 - noon dismissal Wednesday, August 15 - 8:00AM Mass - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (no Friday school Mass this week)
It’s not too late to check out St. Louis Catholic School! Contact Mrs. Rosalie Dowling for more information or a tour: rosalie.dowling@slcsaustin.org, (512)613-6622. Check out our new website! www.slcsaustin.org 1
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CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Douglas Jeffers, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jesse Martinez, 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. (Espa単ol), 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Espa単ol), 5:00 p.m. (Espa単ol) Choral Vespers: 7 p.m.
BISTRO EN BLEU Please join us for Bistro en Bleu, an evening to celebrate The Feast of St. Louis King of France. The event, to be held in Wozniak Hall on Saturday, August 25 after the Vigil Mass, will include a French inspired dinner of chicken cordon bleu, green beans & salad. Musical entertainment will be provided by Rian Castillo and there will be plenty of door prizes. Tickets are $15 per person and will be sold after all weekend Masses until August 19. This year, we are introducing childcare during the dinner! Club en Bleu will be available in the school gym for children ages 3-12. The cost is $5 per child and pizza and games will be provided. Club en Bleu tickets can be purchased alongside Bistro en Bleu dinner tickets.
Weekdays: English: 7:00 a.m. (M, W, F), 12:00 p.m. (T & Th), 8:00 a.m. (Sat) Espa単ol: 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.
ASSUMPTION OF MARY
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
PARISH OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 7601 Burnet Road, Austin, 78757 512-454-0384
Assumption of Mary is August 15 and a holy day of obligation. Please join us at one of our Masses: 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Bilingual Mass School Mass English Mass English Mass Spanish Mass
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
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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.
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CALLED BY GOD...
TO BE A CATECHIST?
CATECHESIS
Basic religious knowledge and continuing faith formation for children in grades Pre-K through 8th Grade MANY OPTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERING! IF YOU FEEL CALLED TO THIS MINISTRY, PLEASE VISIT:
If you’re interested in becoming Catholic or receiving the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation, please contact Tom Carani at tom.carani@st-louis.org.
WWW.ST-LOUIS.ORG/CATECHIST-VOLUNTEER-FORM OR SEND AN EMAIL TO BEATRIZ.FRANCESCHI@ST-LOUIS.ORG
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ANUNCIOS Blessed Herman Society
Ministerios Hispanos
• Do you have a disability or other special need? How about your child, parent, or neighbor? What would make parish and sacramental life work better for you? Join us for the first-ever meeting August 29 at 7pm in Wozniak Hall for the Blessed Herman Society, a ministry to serve parishioners with special needs or disabilities of any kind. This will be a listening session to hear your stories and experience and begin crafting a ministry that supports everyone, regardless of ability, in pursuing a life of faith. What’s working well already? Where is the greatest need?
• Los Talleres de Oración y Vida, desarrollados por el Padre Ignacio Larrañaga, son un método práctico para aprender a orar de una manera ordenada y progresiva, basándose en la Biblia y teniendo a Cristo como el centro. La misión del taller es de implantar a Dios vivo en los corazones de los participantes y al mismo tiempo abrir un manantial de paz y de alegría en estos corazones. La sesión informativa al igual que todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo los martes a partir del 7 de agosto. Las sesiones comenzarán a las 7 pm en el salón 114 de la Escuela. Para mas información contactar a Josefina Westwood a (512) 791-3454.
Seniors • The Guardians will meet August 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Wozniak Hall. This group is for all parishioners 50 years and above. Guest speaker is Kindred Hospice on “Care of our Love One”. Please bring a dish to share with our monthly potluck luncheon and birthday celebration. For more information, contact seniors@st-louis.org or 512-454-0384. ¿Por qué n ecesit ser fe oaD liz? ios pa ra ¿Cóm o alca n zar la paz y verda estar dera en pa mism z con o(a)? migo ¿Qué signific a ser ¿Por católic qué d o? ebo re confir cibir la mació n o ha comu cer la nión? prime ra
Si te has hecho estas preguntas o has pensado en acercarte a la Fe Católica pero esperas que alguien te invite a dar el primer paso, esta es tu invitación...
Noches de Consulta sobre la Fe Católica
• 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 de Educación Religiosa: Ahora es el momento de inscribirse para las clases de Educación Religiosa. Venga a la Oficina de Educación Religiosa para llenar la planilla de inscripción. Si su hijo/a se está registrando para el segundo año de catecismo a fin de recibir los Sacramentos, por favor traiga una copia del certificado de bautismo del niño. Las clases comenzarán el 9 de septiembre. ¡Los esperamos en la clase de catecismo! Horario de Inscripciones: Lun a Je 9:00 a 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 a 7:00 p.m. Hasta 23 de Agosto de 2018. Los primeros en inscribirse tendrán la opción de escoger qué día de la semana quieren asistir. También puede registrarse online en: www.stlouis.org/lcf-registration-espanol • 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.
Cuándo: 14 y 21 de Agosto de 2018 Dónde: Wozniak Hall
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Ask. Life’s toughest questions deserve big answers. Thursday, August 23, 7-9 p.m. Wozniak Hall Who is God? What is life about? Who am I really? If you’ve been asking these questions come search for answers with like-minded people, freely and without judgement. All are welcome. Contact Tom Carani with any questions: tom.carani@st-louis.org | 512-454-0384 ext. 220
Women’s Club Meeting • LADIES – Can you beat this? Nacho bar, mock margaritas and an evening with Father Doug! Come join us at the Tuesday, August 14 meeting of the St. Louis Women’s Club. All ladies of the parish are invited and automatically considered members of the club. The evening begins at 7p.m. in Wozniak Hall. After a brief meeting and installation of 2018-2019 officers, Father Doug will answer your questions about anything Catholic. If you can’t join us in August, mark your calendar now for the September 26 meeting. We are excited about our upcoming year of programs and many opportunities for fellowship and service. Please join us for this “season opener” of what promises to be a great year for the Women’s Club. For more information contact President Jeannie Coale at 512-627-5769 or Jeannie.Coale@gmail.com. Sunday Nursery • Sunday Nursery will return from summer break beginning September 9. 5
Did you know many people arrive at the shelter for domestic violence with only the clothes on their back? Can you spare a few dollars to purchase new underwear or socks for a child (of any age) or adult in this situation? The St. Louis Women’s Club is collecting these items in support of its affiliation with the Austin Deaneries Council of Catholic Women. Items can be brought to the Club’s bi-monthly meetings.
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¿SIENTES EL LLAMADO DE DIOS
A SER CATEQUISTA?
CATEQUESIS
Educación Religiosa básica y formación continua en la fe para niños desde Pre-K hasta 8º grado ¡HAY MUCHAS OPCIONES COMO VOLUNTARIO! SI QUIERE SER CATEQUISTA, VISITE: WWW.ST-LOUIS.ORG/CATECHIST-VOLUNTEER-FORM-ESPANOL O LLAME O ENVÍE UN EMAIL A BEATRIZ.FRANCESCHI@ST-LOUIS.ORG
If your child is registering for the second year of Sacraments Class, please bring a copy of his/her Baptismal Certificate. Classes will start September 9. Registration Schedule: Mon - Thu 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. through August 23. First come, first serve to select class days. You can also register online at: www.st-louis.org/lcf-registration
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MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS Monday August 13 | Saint Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Readings: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 17: 22-27 Masses: 7 a.m. Esther Cavazos+ Tuesday August 14 | Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr Readings: Ez 2:8—3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Barbara Vrazel+ Wednesday August 15 | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Masses: 6:30 a.m. Marid Tran Thi Hue+ 8 a.m. School Mass – Fernando Cantu+ 12 p.m. Hortense Svehlak+ 6 p.m. William Cormier+ 7:30 p.m. Pro Populo Thursday August 16 | Saint Stephen of Hungary Readings: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62; Mt 18:21—19:1 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Michael Williams+ 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Guadalupe Lozano+ Friday August 17 Readings: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Mt 19:3-12 Masses: 7 a.m. Nicolasa Vasquez+/Fred McNair+ Saturday August 18 Readings: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Masses: 8 a.m. Priscilla Goldstein 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Cyril Rosipal+ Sunday August 19 | Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6: 51-58 Masses: 6 a.m. George Shore+ 7:30 a.m. Augusto Angel+ 9:30 a.m. Pro Populo 11:30 a.m. Frank Bartolo+ 1:30 p.m. Movimiento Familiar Cristiano 5 p.m. Leslie Claudine Bello+ 7 p.m. Sung Vespers
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Additional Contributions to Ministries for 7/28-7/29: Building Fund Farm Ministry Flowers Food Pantry Mobile Loaves & Fishes School Trust Fund Social Ministries St. Vincent de Paul Building Fund
Farm Ministry
Flowers
Food Pantry
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
School Trust Fund
Social Ministries
St. Vincent de Paul
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