Building the Kingdom
St. Louis king of france Catholic Church & School
CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Alberto Carbajal, Parochial Vicar Rev. Douglas Jeffers, Parochial Vicar
DEACONS Rev. Dr. Al Cuevas Rev. Mr. Rob Embry Rev. Mr. Alfredo Villa Rev. Mr. Javier Maldonado
MASS SCHEDULE 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 & Friday 12 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Spanish: 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
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) SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9 A.M. - NOON. 1 P.M. - 6 P.M. Business Office Childhood Ministry Early Childhood Ministry Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry Ministerial Discipleship Music Principal Organist Senior Ministry Social Ministry St. Louis Catholic School Youth Ministry
Brenda Beltran, Chief Operating Officer x211 Beatriz Franceschi, Director x221 Margaret English-Knipp, Co-Director x266 Angelica Cordova, Co-Director x244 Sumayah Abullarade, Director x216 Elizabeth Polito, Director x213 Rick Gabrillo, Director x202 Scott McNulty x202 Wanda Alexander, Coordinator Call Office Bea Dela Rosa, Director x265 Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal x239 Alissa Molina, High School Coordinator x219
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Forming Our Faith Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday August 7 | Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs; Saint Cajetan, Priest Readings: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Mt 14:13-21 Masses: 7 a.m. Col. Leo Draper+ Tuesday August 8 | Saint Dominic, Priest Readings: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 6cd-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Eileen Rosipal – Birthday 6 p.m. Fr. Larry Covington – Birthday Wednesday August 9 | Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr Readings: Nm 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-22, 23; Mt 15:21-28 Masses: 7 a.m. Rosalie Dowling – Birthday Thursday August 10 | Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr Readings: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; Jn 12:24-26 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Frank Olsovsky+ 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Clara Flores Friday August 11 | Saint Clare, Virgin Readings: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-13, 14-15, 16 and 21; Mt 16:24-28 Masses: 7 a.m. Chastidy Vernengo – Birthday Saturday August 12 | Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious Readings: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 47 and 51; Mt 17:14-20 Masses: 8 a.m. Jennifer L. Bryant – Birthday 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Fred McNair+ Sunday August 13 | Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 Masses: 6 a.m. Donald Malik 7:30 a.m. Patricia Yates 9:30 a.m. Barbara Vrazel+ 11:30 a.m. Pro Populo 1:30 p.m. Maria Vicenta Santos+ 5 p.m. Francis Xavier Perissi+ Compline 9 p.m.
ACTS CORE MEETINGS | As per ACTS missions
charter, ACTS core meetings are open to any member of the community who wishes to address concerns, have suggestions or ideas etc., to be placed on the agenda for the upcoming meeting to be held August 8, 2017. If you are interested in addressing the core team please contact Jeannette Wostarek at jwostarek@nwimports.com August 6, 2017
Generous Hearts 7/22-7/23 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Budget
Variance Over (Under)
$30,192.22 $150,482.07 $150,482.07
$26,444.95 $152,065.02 $152,065.02.
$3,747.27 ($1,582.95) ($1,582.95)
Ministry Programs Children's Food Pantry Mobile Loaves & Fishes School Trust Fund Social Ministries St. Vincent de Paul
$2.00 $257.00 $115.00 $150.00 $79.00 $251.00
Thank you for all you do to support our parish and put feet on our faith!
MISSIONARY APPEAL THIS WEEKEND | This
year’s assigned missionary appeal will be held in our parish August 5-6 at all Masses. A speaker from COAR (Community Oscar Arnulfo Romero) of Zaragoza, El Salvador will be telling us about their mission, founded in 1980, during El Salvador’s brutal civil war. COAR is now known as the “Children’s Village” with 800 day students, 100 in foster care, a medical and dental clinic, pharmacy and trade shops. Your generosity in the second collection this weekend will allow COAR to continue responding to the needs of the most impoverished and to help them build a better future for El Salvador. THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY, Tuesday, August 15th,
is a holy day of obligation. It is also the first day of St. Louis School, with an early release day at Noon. Consequently, our holy day schedule will be slightly different with Mass times as follows: 7:00 a.m. (Bilingual), 9:00 a.m. (School Mass), 6:00 p.m. (English) and 8:00 p.m. (Spanish). Please join us at one of these Masses!
TRAINING FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION | Do you feel called
to participate more deeply in the liturgy? Consider attending our upcoming training sessions to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Saturday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Main Church Auditions are required and training will be provided. Come learn, pray, discern, and enrich your spiritual life by serving in this wonderful ministry at St. Louis King of France. If you have any questions, please e-mail liturgy@ st-louis.org or call 512-454-0384 x213
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ANNOUNCEMENTS SAINT LOUIS FEAST DAY CELEBRATION – AUGUST 25
We hope you will join us that Friday evening at a 6:30pm Bilingual Mass in the Church, followed by a catered dinner in Wozniak Hall. Tickets will be on sale for reserved seating after Masses the first three weekends in August, or at the Church Office during the week. Tickets are $15 per adult (12 and older), but younger kids eat free. A family with little ones under the age of 12 could all eat for the price of the parents’ tickets (regardless of the family’s size)! Families should purchase the adult tickets and then receive enough tickets to guarantee a seat at the table for each of their children. Each ticket represents a chair. Please bring your family and celebrate with our parish family! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES | Now is the
KNOWLEDGE. FAITH. UNDERSTANDING. A JOURNEY INTO FULL COMMUNION Adult Sacrament Information Meetings Tues, August 22 - OR - Wed, August 23 7 - 9 PM in the Parish Education Center, Rm 201
What does it mean to be Catholic? Do I understand my faith? If you are considering becoming Catholic (or know someone who is); if you are unbaptized; if you are a baptized Catholic and need to receive First Communion or be Confirmed;' or if you are a fully initiated Catholic but think you could benefit from na refresher course then please join us for a Journey into Full Communion!
time to register for Religious Ed Classes. Come by the Office of Religious Education to complete a Registration Form. If your child is registering for the second year of Sacraments Class, please bring a copy of his/her Baptismal Contact adultfaith@st-louis.org or x222 Certificate. Classes will start September 10th. We look forward to seeing you there! PASS ON THE GOOD NEWS!! This fall, adults will Registration Schedule: Mon - Thu 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and be signing up to learn more about Jesus Christ and the 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., until August 24, 2017. First come, first Catholic faith. They may be wanting to join our Church serve to select class days. You can also register online at: through RCIA or Adult Sacraments classes. They may be www.st-louis.org/lcf- registration preparing to marry in the Church or to baptize their baby. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist for Adult Faith Formation. With adult classes offered on Sunday mornings, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, you are sure to find a time that fits your schedule. As a catechist, you are provided with training, materials and support from the new Director of Adult Catechesis, Formation and Spirituality, Tom Carani, as well as Fr. Doug Jeffers and the Religious Education staff! Contact Theresa.wright@st-louis.org or (512) 454-0384 ext. 222 to get on the list or for additional information.
WE ARE HIRING FOR A YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR | St. Louis King of France Catholic
Church & School in Austin, Texas seeks a full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry. This position visions and leads overall youth ministry at the parish, including High School Sunday evening Young Church, middle school YM, retreats, mission trips, national youth convention trips, local service projects, and all other YM activities. For more information, visit www.st-louis.org/ym-coordinator or email brenda.beltran@st-louis.org 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
WWW.SLCSAUSTIN.ORG 512-614-6622
Save the Dates!
August 10 – 6:30pm
Elementary Orientation Back-to-School Night for Secondary
August 15 (early release)
First Day of School Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 7 – 6:30pm
Secondary Orientation Back-to-School Night for Elementary
St. Louis Catholic School hosted a Family to Family meet and greet and over 100 were in attendance. Everyone had a great time welcoming new families. Ice cold water, popsicles, and lots of playground fun! A special thanks to all our of mentor families for all their work and love. Welcome new families to our wonderful community!
Did You Know
ST. LOUIS OFFERS 3 DIFFERENT SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUR CHILDREN? ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, PRE-K4 THROUGH 8TH GRADE – Our wonderful school has been open since 1956
and continues to provide a quality education for students and community for families. The students follow a rigorous curriculum rooted in Catholic values that will help them achieve success here and beyond. The mission of St. Louis Catholic School is to prepare the leaders of tomorrow with the light of Christ as their guide. To schedule a tour, please contact Mrs. Rosalie Dowling at 512-614- 6622 or visit www.slcsaustin.org/admissions MONTESSORI PROGRAM, AGE 3-5 – The 2017-2018 school year, St. Louis Catholic School will add a Catholic
Montessori track for early childhood students age 3-5. This program is the first of its kind in the Diocese of Austin and will be in addition to its already existing PreK-8th grade. For more information, call 512-614-6622 or visit www.slcsaustin.org/academics/montessori EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AGE 8 MONTHS – 3 YEARS (current openings for 2 and 3 years old)
– The mission at St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is to provide a safe, loving, faith-filled environment for young children; to provide the highest quality, research–based care and education for the whole child’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical development; to partner with and support families in a loving, faithfilled community; and to connect families with St. Louis King of France Catholic Church and School. Call 512-6146544 or visit www.st-louis.org/ecdc for more information. August 6, 2017
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Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de Adultos y Familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
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 10 de septiembre. ¡Los esperamos en la clase de catecismo! Horario de Inscripciones: Lun- Jue 9:00 a 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 a 7:00 p.m. Desde el 1 ro de Junio al 24 de Agosto de 2017. Los primeros en inscribirse tendrán la opción de escoger qué día de la semana quieren asistir. También puede registrarse online en: www.st-louis.org/ lcf-registration-espanol 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! ¡Lo esperamos!
ESTUDIO BÍBLICO | “Acérquense a Dios y Él se
acercará a ustedes” (Santiago 4:8) Cuando te acerques al Señor, con fe, con tus oraciones, con tu corazón; Él se acercará a ti, con Su Protección, con Su Guía, con Su Amor. Escucha Su Palabra, cúbrete con Su Amor, y deja todo en las manos del Señor. Si quieres Participar en el Programa de Estudio presentado por el Obispo Robert E. Barron sobre el Catolicismo: Las Figuras Esenciales (San Francisco de Asís, Santo Tomás de Aquino, Santa Catalina de Siena, John Henry Newman G. K. Chesterton, Miguel Ángel), es la mejor manera de sumergirse plenamente en la vida de estos santos hombres y mujeres, regístrate pronto. Estudiaremos todos los martes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. En el sótano del PEC empezando el 12 de septiembre, 2017. Para más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade al 512-454- 0384 Ext. 216 CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS | Caridades Católicas
del Centro de Texas se encuentra ofreciendo clinicas “Conozca sus derechos” las cuales ofrecen presentaciones y consultas de inmigración para cualquier individuo buscando informacion relacionada a inmigración y servicios legales. Uns clinca se llevará a cabo el 27 de Agosto a 3:00-6:00 p.m. en la Parroquia de St. William en Round Rock.
2nd Annual Labor Day Family Sports Picnic
Coming Soon!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bring your family, chairs, blankets, water bottles and food. Food will be available to purchase. Come enjoy games, fun and fellowship. 5
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feet on Our Faith ANNUAL MINISTRY FAIR IS APPROACHING!
St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School is a vibrant community where parishioners offer up their time, talent, and treasure often, allowing the kingdom of God to grow and flourish. Your commitment to discipleship is obvious in the outstanding ministries that make St. Louis a place of God’s grace. Our annual Parish Ministry Fair will be held after all Masses the final weekend in August, Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th. This is everyone’s opportunity to learn about and consider joining one or more of our various ministries, groups and organizations here at our parish. This is a time where all ministries put their best foot forward and shine in demonstrating their service and dedication to our parish and each other as a faith-filled community. Mark you calendars!
THE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet
August 9 for food and fellowship in Wozniak Hall, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come try your luck at a game of pool, play chicken foot, dominoes, and more. Please bring a snack to share. If you would like more information on any Senior activities, email seniors@st-louis.org WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PRE-PLANNING A FUNERAL? Bea Wallis with Cook Walden Funeral
Home will be at St. Louis on Saturday, August 12th from 11am-1pm in Wozniak Hall, to answer any questions you may have about how to pre-plan a funeral. This is open to the public. Please RSVP to seniors@st-louis.org by August 7th. Lunch will be provided.
“ANGELS”
(VOLUNTEERS)
NEEDED!
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 512-949-2486 or email her at MaryHelen-Russell@austindiocese.org
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 bea.delarosa@stlouis.org to see how we can work together. WE ARE IN NEED OF toothbrushes, travel
size toothpaste, travel size deodorant, socks, travel size shaving cream, travel size mouthwash.
PERMANENT
DIACONATE
DISCERNMENT
English and Spanish speaking men wishing to explore the permanent diaconate are invited to Project Stephen, a monthly gathering for men and their wives to pray, listen and discern in community. Project Stephen meets yearround, on the third Thursday of each month from 7:009:00pm at the diocesan Pastoral Center in Austin. Men must first discuss their interest in the diaconate with their pastors and receive his consent to attend. When a new formation class begins (every three years), men will be invited to apply. For more information, email formation directors@austindiocese.org A MONTHLY ROSARY RALLY is planned each month
SENIORS, MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Upcoming
fall trip to tour Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill and Sts.Cyril and Methodius in Granger Texas on September 7th. More information soon! Contact Wanda Alexander, seniors@st-louis.org or Alice Kubacak at 512452-7727. August 6, 2017
during the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima apparitions. The next Rally is Saturday, August 19th (in honor of the 4th Apparation) and each Rosary Rally is held at St. Mary Cathedral, 203 East 10th Street. Come to the Noon Mass that day and process afterward from the Cathedral to the sidewalk in front of the Capital to pray the Rosary together. The public is invited. For more information, contact Stanley Dominski at dominskis@ gmail.com or (512) 202-4422.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF:
SECOND DIOCESAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE IS COMING! The Office of Evangelization, Catechesis
and Family Life is pleased to announce that registration Erick Aigner Eduardo Lyon is now open for the 2017 second annual Diocesan MaryJane Segrets Vickie Enos Women’s Conference to be held on September 23rd at Andy Hines Mike Kam Santa Cruz Parish in Buda. The day’s theme, “Healing Rick Pastor Reyna Galvan the Body of Christ”, will include Mass with Bishop Blas Calderon Jorge Galvan Daniel Garcia, surprise guest testimonials, confession, Raymond Sanchez Michelle Pechacek Eucharistic Adoration, intercessory prayer teams, Rene Maldonado Martha Pechacek great women’s fellowship and shopping for a wide Israel Lopez-Hernandez Margaret Lara variety of Catholic books and gifts. To register, visit: Ricardo Munoz Liz Heuertz www.austindiocese.org/womens-conference ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH are welcome at the
August 16 meeting of the St. Louis Women’s Club. It’s time for the traditional get acquainted bingo game and ice cream social. Father Doug will install the new officers, and this is a great time to meet and greet him personally. If you’ve never attended a meeting in the past, now is the time to come check us out. Questions? Contact incoming president Jeannie Coale at 512-627-5769. WOMEN’S CLUB WANTS YOU! If you would like
to join this active group of women in the parish, their registration form is in the current June-July parish newsletter. Look for it in Narthex tract racks. There are a variety of ways to serve in the Women’s Club, including the Altar Guild, sewing committees for Baptism Mementos and Chrismons, Hospitality committee, Book Club and more! In order to be included in their upcoming yearbook for fall, please fill out the registration form and return it to the Church Office before August 18th! 7
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Joseph Villarreal Jr. James Bauer Salustio Osorio Rosa Estrada Emery Gay Melinda Becker Ron Coy Ernestine Garcia Zackery Furr Esther Prado Irene Marion Cynthia London Audrey London
Pete Garcia Marian Donato Eric Turner Chloe Sanders Virgie Seiler Mark Griffith Teresa Jones Peggy Stout Bill Farnan Jose L. Bravo Minnie Miles Merle Miles Maggie Gonzalez
Maria Vazquez Ellie Foley Irma Lobato Walter Grona Mary Lou Tierney Melva Flores Cecilia Harris Robert Rivera Alicia Castro Dolores Castello Eugene Soliz III Jean Collins Pat Long Rose Marie Linan Mack Linan Geraldine Rowe Pedro Castillo Patricia Faucheaux Loraine Reese Martha Tschoerner Oscar Wilkens Kiara Sandoval
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP | Catholic
Charities of Central Texas will host “Know Your Rights” clinics which offer free presentations and immigration consultations for any individual seeking immigration information and legal services. A clinic will be held August 27th from 3:00-6:00pm at St. William Parish in Round Rock.
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