Building the Kingdom
Saint Louis King of France Catholic Church & School
CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. David Trahan, Parochial Vicar Rev. Alberto Carbajal, Parochial Vicar
DEACONS Rev. Dr. Al Cuevas Rev. Mr. Rob Embry Rev. Mr. Alfredo Villa
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 - Friday 12 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday Spanish: 6 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday Nursery: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Masses (Infants to 5 years only; Free)
RECONCILIATION Thursday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 8:30-10 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.
Adult & Family Ministry Amy Allert, M.Th., Director x220 Business Office Brenda Beltran, Business Administrator x211 Childhood Ministry Beatriz Franceschi, Director x221 Early Childhood Ministry Dona LeBlanc, Interim Director x244 Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry Sumayah Abullarade, Director x216 Ministerial Discipleship Elizabeth Polito, Director x213 Music Chris Oelkers, Director x202 Senior Ministry Jackie Forsyth, Coordinator x206 Social Ministry Bea Dela Rosa, Director x265 St. Louis Catholic School Tina Juarez-Bailey, Ph.D., Interim Principal x219 Youth Ministry Paul Stadelman, Director x205 7601 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78757 | 512 . 454 . 0384 | WWW.ST-LOUIS.ORG |
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Forming Our Faith Mass Times, Readings & Intentions
Generous Hearts
Monday Readings: Masses: Tuesday Readings: Masses: Wednesday Readings: Masses: Thursday Readings: Masses: Friday Readings: Masses: Saturday Readings: Masses: Sunday Readings: Masses: Compline:
April 4 | The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 7 a.m. Tom Strother+ 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Fern Keinlein+ April 5 | Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 7 a.m. Olivia Lopez+ 6 p.m. Francisca Huerta+ April 6 Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21 7 a.m. Tom Strother+ 8 a.m. School Mass – Frances Guarino+ 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Alma Maldonado+ April 7 | Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36 7 a.m. Hank Bailey+ 6 p.m. Francisca Huerta+ 6:30 p.m. Confessions April 8 Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 7 a.m. Joseph Harris+ 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. James Vecera+ April 9 Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 8 a.m. Brigid Gretencord 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. David Pileggi+ April 10 | Third Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 6 a.m. Ursula Pyka 7:30 a.m. Brandt’s Anniversary 9:30 a.m. Gregory Hagood+ 11:30 a.m. Adela Padilla+ 1:30 p.m. Martin Garcia+ 5 p.m. Pro Populo 9 p.m.
Living Our Faith
In today’s gospel, do we identify more with the disciples who saw Jesus that first night after his resurrection? Or do we identify more with Thomas, not wanting to take the word of others? He only believed what he saw with his own eyes and on his own terms. In today’s profit and publicity-focused society, there is often good cause for being skeptical about second-hand reports. Often times, though, this skepticism can translate into a skepticism of God, himself. Do we only believe in God’s goodness and love for us when he gives us what we ask for? What about the times he speaks to us and helps us in ways we’re not expecting? Are our minds and hearts open to him then? As we reflect on the gospel today, let’s remember Jesus’ words, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
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3/19-3/20 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Goal
$26,698.08 $43,829.79 $107,078.05 $128,910.08 $1,474,190.78 $1,402,049.53
Ministry Programs Building Fund Pledges Children's Collection Easter Flowers Farm Ministry Food Pantry Mobile Loaves & Fishes School Trust Fund Social Ministries St. Vincent DePaul
$415.00 $25.00 $704.00 $281.01 $465.00 $427.40 $528.00 $491.00 $737.00
Variance Over (Under)
$17,131.71 $21,832.03 $72,141.25
Thank you for all you do to support our parish and put feet on our faith!
Online gifts can be made at: st-louis.weshareonline.org
CONGRATULATIONS to all those who have received
Confirmation this weekend with Bishop Garcia! We welcome you and all those who received sacraments at Easter. Look for the list of names published in a future parish newsletter.
THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK is offered every second
Sunday of each month during the 9:00pm Compline service in the Chapel. Please join us Sunday, April 10th. Compline is the last liturgical office of the day and this meditative service, held each Sunday, includes beautiful Gregorian chants of the Church. This is a wonderful, prayerful way to end your weekend and prepare for the new week ahead.
Viviendo Nuestra Fe
En el evangelio de hoy, ¿nos identificamos mas con los discípulos que vieron a Jesús esa primera noche después de la resurrección? ¿O nos identificamos mas con San Tomas que no podía creer en lo que le contaban? El solo creía lo que podía ver. En la sociedad de hoy que se enfoca en la ganancia y la publicidad, hay buena razón para dudar de reportes de segunda mano. A menudo, esta duda se convierte en duda en Dios mismo. ¿Creemos en la bondad de Dios solo cuando nos concede lo que pedimos? ¿Qué tal las veces cuando nos habla en maneras que no esperamos? ¿Están nuestras mentes y nuestros corazones abiertos hacia El? En cuanto reflexionamos en el evangelio de hoy, recordemos las palabras de Jesús, “Dichosos los que no han visto y han creído.”
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ANNouNcemeNts THE SHROUD OF TURIN is
the most analyzed artifact in the world, yet remains a mystery! Join us for Shroud Encounter at St. Louis on Thursday and Friday, April 21-22 at 7:00pm for a fascinating, in-depth presentation by international shroud expert, Russ Breault. The presentation is a fast moving, big-screen experience, using over 200 images covering all aspects of Shroud research. Mr. Breault has been featured in several national documentaries seen on CBS, History Channel, Discovery and EWTN. He will take us on a CSI-type examination of the facts that are known about the Shroud, believed by many to be the actual burial shroud of Jesus. A 14-foot long replica will be present and Shroud Encounter will cover all aspects of the history, science, art and theories of how the image may have been formed! Don’t miss this free presentation, open to the public. Each night’s program is identical, so you need attend only one. DIOCESAN SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR SEMINARIANS is taken up this weekend. This annual
fund supports the education and formation of our diocesan seminarians and is a major source of revenue for their journey to priesthood. Please use the special envelope for this purpose found in your envelope packs and place it in the regular collection this weekend. Thank you for your generosity! MARRIED COUPLES hoping to strengthen, renew and
rekindle your marriage in 2016 are invited to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on April 15-17 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. For details, visit www.austinme.org or contact Steve and Linda Jaramillo at wwwmeaustin@gmail.com or (512) 667-9963.
DCCW CONVENTION | Come to learn, come to laugh,
come to celebrate your spirituality, come to celebrate being a Catholic woman, BUT COME! The 67th Annual Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Conference is April 11-12 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Austin. With the theme, Catholic Women, Sowers of Mercy and Hope, this 1.5 day meeting brings women from around the Austin Diocese to feed themselves spiritually, strengthen leadership and service skills, and learn from each other. This year’s convention features author Dr. Patricia Sulak, story-telling activist, priest Father Domenic Roscioli, and a welcome from the First Lady of Texas, Cecilia Abbott. Registration information and form, and the agenda can be found at AustinDiocsanCouncilofCatholicWomen.org. Questions? Contact convention chair, Karen Dunlap, at 512-836-0530 or kdunlap78@hotmail.com. Please put “Convention Question” as the subject of the email. ALL ST. MARY’S ACADEMY ALUMNAE are invited to
attend the annual Spring All Classes Reunion Luncheon to be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant in the Domain Shopping Center in Austin, from 11 am - 2 pm. Cost of the event is $20. For additional information and to rsvp as soon as possible, please contact Nancy Stevens Hrin at TNEJS@aol.com, or (512) 837-3658. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY!
The trip takes place between December 27, 2016 to January 5, 2017. This 10-day choir pilgrimage will include Florence, Siena, Assisi, Rome and Vatican City. Our choir will be participating at a Papal Mass with His Holiness, Pope Francis, for the January 1st Feast Day of Mary in the Basilica of St. Ignatius. You don't have to be a choir member to attend! Special tours of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica ,and more are included. This all-inclusive package will include airfare from Austin and is coordinated by Peter's Way Tours. For more information, contact Chris Oelkers at chris.oelkers@st-louis.org
DEADLINE | The next monthly parish newsletter will be the issue for May 2016. Thank Texas will meet Wednesday, April 6 a 7:00 pm in Wozniak you for submitting items no later than April 5th to Hall Meting Room 1. We will have a Baby Shower with bulletin@st-louis.org Games and Refreshments to benefit the Gabriel Project. The Gabriel Project works to provide a compassionate practical, life affirming alternate to abortion for mothers and babies for WELCOME MINISTRY | Our new St. Louis Welcome the first year after birth. This will be our Parish Project for Desk Center is a roaring success! However, we are in need of the Fraternal Program. Suggested baby items: diapers size a few more outgoing and friendly individuals to staff it a few 0-4 none larger, baby toiletries, clothes for boy or girl sizes minutes after each Mass. Help us greet and introduce our new 6 - 12 months or money which will be matched by the state parishioners to our growing Parish Family! And in addition, office. For more information call Jane Hellinger 512-452- our church/campus tours are coming soon! If this is you, please 9748 or Phyllis Teykl 512-453-4453. contact Elizabeth Polito at 512-454-0384 ext. 213, or Richard Brito at 512-466-3417. K.J.Z.T. SOCIETY NO. 93 | Catholic Family Fraternal of
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Forming Our Faith EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
YOUTH MINISTRY
Ages 6th Grade - 12th Grade Paul Stadelman, Director Paul.stadelman@st-louis.org Ext. 205
Ages 8 Months to Pre-k Dona LeBlanc, Interim Director 512-614-6551
Visit www.st-louis.org/youth-ministry to sign-up YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Ages 20’s - 30’s Amy Allert, M.th, Director, x220 LaurenJoyDePue@gmail.com facebook.com/SLYAAustin
Save The Date Vacation Bible School | June 27-July 1
ST. LOUIS YOUNG ADULTS | Are you new to the parish
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL | We are seeking volunteers
to help on the CORE Team for VBS this coming year. The CORE Team will meet once a month. The dates for VBS are June 27-July 1. This year’s theme is CAVE QUEST, Following Jesus the Light of the World. For more information please contact Dona at 512-454-0384, ext. 244 or dona.leblanc@st-louis.org WE’RE HIRING! St. Louis Early Childhood Development
Center is currently accepting applications for full and part time employment. Full time applicants must have a CDA, preferably have a Bachelor’s degree with 12 hours of Early Childhood coursework. Part time applicants must be 18 years of age, have their High School Diploma or GED and have had previous experience in Early Childhood. For more information or to apply contact Dona or Margaret at 512-454-0384, ext. 244 or dona.leblanc@st-louis.org
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or been coming for years and you are in your 20's and 30's? Are you looking to meet new young Catholic friends at St. Louis? If so, join us for Brunch or Lunch after the 9:30am and 11:30am Masses on Sunday. Ask for us at the Welcome Desk, they will get you connected to our group. We are active members of the parish and would love to get you plugged in at St. Louis! If you want to get on our email list please send us a message at youngadults@st-louis.org or Like Us on Facebook: facebook.com/SLYAAustin SENIOR MINISTRY
Age 50 & Over Jackie Forsyth, Coordinator jackie.forsyth@st-louis.org Ext. 220
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet this Wednesday, April
6, from 9 am - 12:30 pm in Wozniak Hall, Meeting Room 1. All seniors are welcome. We’ll play bingo for prize money, have pizza, and enjoy chatting with one another! For more information, call Jackie Forsyth, Senior Ministry Coordinator, at 512-454-0384, x206, or e-mail her at jackie.forsyth@st-louis. org. SENIOR TOWN HALL MEETING! All parish seniors are
invited to a town hall meeting and potluck on Thursday, April 14, from 12-2 p.m. to meet Jackie Forsyth, our new senior ministry coordinator. Enjoy a delicious lunch and have the chance to offer feedback about ways we can make our senior ministry even better. We’ll also preview some upcoming events. We’re providing rotisserie chicken for the entree and ask that you bring a side or dessert. The event will take place in Wozniak Hall’s Main Room. Please rsvp by Monday, April 11, to jackie.forsyth@st-louis.org or to 512-454-0384, x206.
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Forming Our Faith ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL excellence in education pre k4 through 8th grade mrs. Tina Juarez-Bailey, P.hd., Interim Principal
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As we closed Holy Week, our 8th grade participated in a Resurrection Egg Hunt with their Kindergarten buddies. 8th graders filled numbered eggs with different Easter Mysteries for their Kindergarten buddies to find. Once each Kindergarten student found 1-12, their buddy helped them open the eggs and prayerfully explained the symbol or bible verse inside. It was a great sight to see how carefully and patiently the 8th graders explained the mysteries to the younger ones. Our students continue to make us proud!
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Cougar Classic
OLD, BROKEN, OUTDATED JEWELRY NEEDED!
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Registration is now open for the St. Louis Catholic School Golf Tournament taking place on Monday April 25th at the Twin Creeks Country Club. Foursomes, single players, sponsorships, and donations of any size are welcome. Come out to the Cougar Classic and enjoy a great day of golf with a shot gun start, world-class BBQ, and door prizes. Visit www.slcsaustin.org/advancement/st-louis-cougar-classic to register, sponsor, or donate. 5
St. Louis Home and School Association is accepting precious metal jewelry items such as yellow gold, white gold, platinum and silver, along with loose gemstones (amethyst, topaz, citrine, opal, garnet, aquamarine, etc.) The jewelry and stones will be used by Villarreal Fine Jewelers to create a one-of-a kind piece that will be auctioned off at the 60th Anniversary Green and White Night event in 2017! This Community Project was a big success for this year’s event! Please submit your donations to the School Office in an envelope with your name and phone number no later than April 30th! Thanks to all the generous donors for this year’s auction/banquet, which raised a total of $93,000 for our parish school!
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feet on Our Faith SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Bea Dela Rosa, Director bea.delarosa@st-louis.org ext. 265
SVDP | Every day in our city someone worries
because the rent is overdue and the children are hungry. Christ has sent us to love the poor and needy. You can be Christ’s love to someone else. Join the St. Vincent de Paul Society, helping the poor of our parish for over 60 years, and attend one of our weekly Tuesday evening meetings at 7:00pm. Email fymox@yahoo.com for information. FOOD PANTRY | PICK UP ONE BEFORE
YOU’RE DONE… White rice, tuna, Mac 'n Cheese dinners, soup (of any flavor), tomato sauce, rolled/instant oats, canned meat (other than tuna), 1-2 pound dry pinto beans, cooking oil, flour and sugar. We could also use EMPTY & CLEAN laundry bottles. Please drop off at Social Ministries Building off of St Joseph’s Blvd.
ST. LOUIS GABRIEL PROJECT | Come join
us on the 4th Saturdays at McAllisters’ Restaurant between 11:30-12:30 p.m. for a dutch treat meeting. Come and hear how we are able to give pregnant moms in crisis emotional and spiritual support. We also give them items they might need for their baby. To become an Angel: the next training will be at St. Anthony Marie de Claret parish in Kyle from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Call Mary Helen at 512-949-2486 or email her at MaryHelen-Russell@austindiocese.org 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.
ML&F | We are in need of toothbrushes, travel size toothpaste, travel size deodorant, socks, travel size shaving
cream, and travel size mouthwash.
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de Adultos y Familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
REGISTRACIÓN DE CRSP | Si usted se siente solo,
CRSP REGISTRATIONS | If you feel lonely and hopeless,
AÑO DE LA MISERICORDIA | EL Hermano Mauricio
CLASES PREMATRIMONIALES “Unidos En El Amor
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 de PEC El retiro de CRSP de hombres será del 28 -29 de mayo. El retiro de CRSP de mujeres se llevara a cabo del 11-12 de Junio. ¡Inscríbete ahora! ¡Te esperamos! El cupo es limitado. ¡Muchas gracias!
Torres de Totus Tuus hará una presentación sobre San Juan Pablo ll y Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Al terminar la presentación, y en privado va a bendecir a las parejas, o los individuos con un manto que tocó la Tilma de San Juan Diego, y con un Crucifijo que tiene la sangre de San Juan Pablo ll ¡Ven para que conozca el amor del Sagrado Corazón Y del Inmaculado Corazón de María! ¡Ven a participar de la misericordia de Dios! Tendremos oración de Sanación. Tendremos la visita de la Reliquia de Primer grado de San Juan Pablo ll y Manto Sacramental de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Por favor anote este gran evento en su calendario, el día lunes 18 de abril, de 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Principal de nuestra parroquia. La entrada es gratis, pero se aceptan donaciones para la misión. ¡Te esperamos! ¡No faltes al llamado que Dios te hace para darte Su bendición! April 3, 2016
come and enjoy a marvelous time and an unforgettable night of reflection and prayer where you’ll receive spiritual healing and comfort. To participate in Cristo Renueva su Parroquia (CRSP) retreat, register now in the PEC office. The Men’s CRSP Weekend will be on May 28 -29. The Women’s Weekend will be on June 11-12. Register now! We’re waiting for you! Space is limited.
De Dios” “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. ¡No faltes al llamado que Dios te hace para darte Su bendición!
TALLERES DE ORACION Y VIDA del Padre Ignacio
Larrañaga es un método práctico para aprender a orar en una manera ordenada y progresiva, basándose en la biblia y teniendo a Cristo como el centro. El taller es una fuente de vocaciones apostólicas con un carácter totalmente práctico y experimental. Es un taller liberador y sanador a través del conocimiento de Dios y de uno mismo. Para más información, comunicase con Mercedes Murillo al 512-939-0301.
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DRIVE-A-SENIOR GARAGE SALE is Saturday, April 9th!
They need your gently used items, unwanted household goods, furniture, books, clothing, toys, tools, electronics, craft supplies and more! Items can be dropped off at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6800 Woodrow Ave. beginning Wednesday, April 6 - Friday, April 8th, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. The sale will take place there on April 9th from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall. Proceeds raised will help shut-in senior citizens in North Central Austin! OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY CEMETERY AND PRAYER GARDENS will hold its annual Field of Flowers Day on
Sunday, April 10th from 1-4pm. The cemetery has one of the best displays of bluebonnets and wildflowers in central Texas. Share the celebration and enjoy the refreshments and nature walks through the beautiful grounds. A photographer will be available for those desiring professional pictures. Visit www. olotr.com for more information and directions. Don’t forget your camera!
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