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 Rev. Mr. Tony Pynes
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 Business Office Brenda Beltran, Business Administrator Childhood Ministry Beatriz Franceschi, Director Early Childhood Ministry Dona LeBlanc, Interim Director Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry Sumayah Abullarade, Director Ministerial Discipleship Elizabeth Polito, Director Music Chris Oelkers, Director Social Ministry Bea Dela Rosa, Director St. Louis Catholic School Tina Juarez-Bailey, Ph.D., Interim Principal Youth Ministry Paul Stadelman, Director 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 February 8 | Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin Readings: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Masses: 7 a.m. Pope Francis 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Richard Eugene Terrio+ Tuesday February 9 Readings: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3, 4, 5, and 10, 11; Mk 7:1-13 Masses: 7 a.m. Tilly McCall+ 6 p.m. Special Intentions Wednesday February 10 | Ash Wednesday Readings: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14, and 17; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Masses: 6:30 a.m. Luis Roberto Alvarez 8 a.m. School Mass – Fred McNair+ 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Angel Llano+ 6 p.m. David Morganelli+ 8 p.m. Magdalena P. Valenzuela+ Thursday February 11 | Our Lady of Lourdes Readings: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Masses: 7 a.m. Special Intentions 6 p.m. Parish Intentions 6:30 p.m. Confessions 6:30 p.m. Via Crucis in Chapel Friday February 12 Readings: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Masses: 7 a.m. For the Sick 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Angel Llano+ 2 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday February 13 Readings: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:27-32 Masses: 8 a.m. James Francis Foley+ 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Fred McNair+ Sunday February 14 | First Sunday of Lent Readings: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 Masses: 6 a.m. Pro Populo 7:30 a.m. George Tierney+ 9:30 a.m. Cyril Rosipal+ 11:30 a.m. Frank Olsovsky Sr.+ 1:30 p.m. Gabriel Castillo Hernandez+ 5 p.m. Parish Intentions Compline: 9 p.m.
Living Our Faith
Simon Peter was a very skilled fisherman. He knew the waters well and the places that would bring the most abundant catch. In today’s gospel, we are reminded that Jesus is a very skilled fisher of people. He is constantly giving us an abundance of opportunities to share in his goodness and follow him. Often times, however, like Peter, we focus on our own knowledge and priorities. It can seem futile to try something again and expect a different result. But Jesus always has a bigger and better plan. Peter realized this and, even though he believed it would not yield results, he did what the “Master” commanded. There are times in each of our lives when God may ask us to do something that we believe is either futile or a waste of time. Will we trust our own experience and say no, or will we follow God’s command and perhaps, like Peter, be astonished?
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Actual Collection
Goal
$31,614.76 $32,801.03 $145,910.11 $147,571.74 $1,163,667.11 $1,098,091.14
Ministry Programs Building Fund Pledges $126.00 Catholic Charities $5.00 Catholic Spirit $186.00 Children's Collection $6.50 Farm Ministry $5.00 Food Pantry $205.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $3,233.75 School Trust Fund $707.12 Social Ministries $1,178.00 St. Vincent DePaul $228.00
Variance Over (Under)
$1,186.27 $1,661.63 $65,575.97
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 SUPER BOWL PARTY | All are welcome
to join the Knights of Columbus Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 7th at 5:00 p.m. in Wozniak Hall. For $8 you get an ALL YOU CAN EAT meal with drinks and watch on the large projector screen with sound. Kids price is $4. All American eats and treats for anyone looking for a good time. Proceeds go to the Knights of Columbus Seminarian Support.
THE HEALING SACRAMENT will be offered next Sunday, February 14th, during the 9:00pm Compline service in the Chapel. Compline is the last liturgical office of the day and this meditative service 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
San Pedro era un pescador experto. Conocía las aguas y las áreas del mar donde había una abundancia de peces. El evangelio de hoy nos recuerda que Jesús Nuestro Señor también era un pescador experto de hombres. Constantemente nos presenta con oportunidades abundantes para compartir en Su bondad y seguirlo. A menudo, igual como Pedro, nos enfocamos más en nuestro propio conocimiento y prioridades. Puede parecer inútil hacer lo mismo y esperar un resultado diferente. Pero Nuestro Señor siempre tiene un plan más grande y más mejor para nosotros. Pedro se dio cuenta de esto, y aunque pensaba que no tendría un buen resultado, hizo lo que el “Maestro” mandaba. Hay veces en nuestras vidas cuando parece que Dios nos pide que hagamos algo que parece inútil o una perdida de tiempo. ¿Confiaremos en nuestra propia experiencia y responderemos ‘no’ a Jesús, o seguiremos el mandato del Señor, y como Pedro, estaremos asombrados?
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ANNouNcemeNts LENT IS COMING… ARE YOU READY? Prayer is one of the most important portals we have for communicating with God.
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ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES will be held in the Main Nave
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and will all have distribution of ashes. Please join us as we begin our forty days of Lent! Masses are at 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12 Noon, 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Spanish). STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND VIA CRUCIS will be
held weekly during Lent as follows:
Via Crucis Thursdays immediately after 6 p.m. Spanish Mass February 11, 18, 25; March 3, 10, 17 (Chapel) Stations
Fridays at 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. (Chapel) February 12, 19, 26; March 4, 11, 18
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES will be held on Thursday,
March 8 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend one of these services with multiple priests available to hear your confession. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY DINNERS
The Knights of Columbus Council # 5967 will again be offering their “Famous Fish Fry Dinners” with all the trimmings, every Friday, (Except on Good Friday March 25, 2016), during Lent at Wozniak Hall. The first dinner will be on February 12, 2016. The dinners include Fried Catfish, French Fries, Pinto Beans, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, and Ice Tea/Coffee. Large Plates will be $12.00; Medium Plates $11.00; Senior Plates $9.00 (65 years or older) and Child Plates $6.00 (Children Age 10 and under). PLEASE NOTE: The prices for each of our "plates" are the same as last year! The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will also offer delicious cakes, pies, etc., at reasonable prices. Dinners will be served from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM. THE ADORATION CODE WAS CHANGED! | Only
those adorers who have provided an updated information sheet (on or after 1 December 2015) will be notified of the new key code. We have the wonderful gift in our parish of having Eucharistic Adoration. We have a chapel that provides time and space for church members to come before our Lord. The Blessed Sacrament is in Exposition 24/7. Many church members and visitors come before the Lord during day time hours and during night time hours. We are extending an invitation to all church members to volunteer to come to Adoration. Currently, everyone who is a registered adorer who visits the Blessed Sacrament has a key code to enter our Adoration Chapel. Information sheets in English and Spanish can be found on the table in the adoration chapel. The forms can be placed in the adjacent lockbox or dropped off at the church office during office hours. Forms are also available for download and for filling in online at the parish website at www.st-louis.org/eucharistic-adoration 3
Would you like to learn different ways to pray? Could your existing prayer life use a boost?
The Prayer and Life Workshops (PLW) is a series that can deepen your prayer life, strengthen your faith, and give you a new-found peace in your everyday life. You will learn about a variety of prayer methods and a structure to practice them daily. Those who have taken the Workshops have found them to be unique and extremely rewarding. They will be given at St. Louis in School Room 112 on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm. An informational session will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7 pm, and the regular sessions will begin the following week. For more information, please contact Josefina Westwood at 512-791-3454, pina.westwood@gmail.com. PART-TIME COORDINATOR OF SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY | is being sought by the parish! This person
will coordinate activities that help our senior parishioners continue to grow spiritually through Bible studies, retreats, and other devotionals. He or she will also coordinate activities for seniors such as trips to museums, historical places in Texas and events in the arts. Other activities may also include coordinating health presentations, financial planning or serving as a resource to senior citizens for other needs such as housing, medical supplies, medical equipment repair, home care after hospital stays and elder abuse. The Coordinator of Senior Ministry is also responsible for annual events such as the Lenten Retreat and the Fall Senior Appreciation Luncheon. Please send a cover letter indicating your interest in this part-time position, to Brenda Beltran, Business Administrator at 7601 Burnet Rd. (78757) or email brenda.beltran@st-louis.org. Call her for more information at 512-454-0384 x 211. DEACON'S MINI-SERIES | will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11 in Wozniak Hall (7:00 p.m.) with a brief survey of the social teaching of the Church from Pope Leo's "Rerum Novarum" through Pope Francis's "Laudato Si", with special emphasis on St. John Paul II's "Centisimus Annus". The discussion will highlight the underlying principles of the Church's teaching showing how they are rooted in the Gospel and the Church's historic concern for the poor and the sanctity of human life. We will also discuss these principles in relation to the USCCB's statement "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" which is directly relevant to the upcoming elections. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER | Married couples, what better gift to give your spouse than the gift of your uninterrupted time? Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Feb. 19-21 at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock or April 1517 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. For more information, visit www.austinme.org or contact Steve and Linda Jaramillo at (512) 667-9963 or wwmeaustin@gmail.com.
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Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de Adultos y Familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
GRAN BAILE FAMILIAR | ¿Te gustaría celebrar el Día de
MINISTERIO DE VÍA CRUCIS | El Ministerio de Vía
SERIE DE VIDEOS DEL CATOLICISMO | ¡Ven y acompáñanos
EL CÓDIGO PARA ENTRAR AL SANTÍSIMO HA CAMBIADO |
san Valentín en un ambiente familiar? Venga a disfrutar de una gran noche de baile animada por el grupo Bohemios y un DJ con la música del momento. Disfrute también de muchos deliciosos antojitos mexicanos. El día sábado 13 de febrero, 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 media noche. Niños y Adultos Solteros $8, Parejas $15 ¡Los esperamos! a ver los videos de la Serie del Catolicismo, donde el Obispo Auxiliar de Los Ángeles Robert Barron, su creador y narrador, usa el arte, la arquitectura, la música, y todos los tesoros de la tradición católica, para llevar adelante la Nueva Evangelización, e iluminar las enseñanzas eternas de la iglesia! La Serie de videos se va a presentar en el cuarto principal del Wozniak Hall, los Domingos 14, 21de febrero & 6, 13, 20 de marzo, de 10:30 a.m -12:00 del mediodía. ¡Los esperamos! ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL MUNDIAL | Este es un
programa de 44 horas, en donde las parejas pueden alejarse del trabajo, los niños, el teléfono, y las tareas de la casa para enfocarse solamente el uno para el otro. Si está buscando que su relación crezca y sea más profunda y rica, entonces atienda el Fin de Semana del encuentro Matrimonial Mundial que se llevará a cabo el 13-15 de febrero, 2016, les gustara la diferencia que podría hacer en ustedes. Para más información llamar a: Felipe y Laura Esparza al (512) 970-2132.
Crucis Invita cordialmente a toda la comunidad a participar en la representación en vivo de la Pasión de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Si estas Interesado en participar en este gran evento, favor comunicase con: Maribel Houghton 512-586-6521, Evelia Albarrán 512-784-3325, Estela Núñez 512-803-1982
Solo los adoradores que han entregado un formulario de información actual (y lo hicieron el 1º de diciembre del 2015 o antes) serán informados del nuevo código. En nuestra parroquia tenemos el gran regalo de tener Adoración Eucarística. Contamos con una capilla que provee el tiempo y el espacio para que los feligreses vengan adorar a Dios. El Santísimo Sacramento esta expuesto 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana. Muchos de los miembros de la parroquia vienen ante Nuestro Señor Jesucristo durante las horas del día y de la noche. Invitamos a todos los feligreses a que se inscriban como voluntarios para adorar a Nuestro Señor presente en la Eucaristía. Actualmente, todos los que son inscritos como adoradores y visitan al Santísimo Sacramento tienen el código para entrar a la Capilla de Adoración. Formularios de información están disponibles en ingles y en español en la mesa dentro de la capilla de adoración. Después de completar este formulario favor de entregarlo en la caja segura a lado de la mesa o se pueden entregar en la oficina de la iglesia durante las horas de oficina. También puede descargar y completar el formulario en-línea en la pagina web de la parroquia a www.st-louis.org/eucharistic-adoration
ADULT & FAMILY MINISTRY Amy Allert, M.th, Director amy.allert@st-louis.org Ext. 220
THE YEAR OF MERCY began December 8, 2015 and goes ACTS MEN’S RETREAT | *REGISTER
EARLY* The next men’s retreat will be Feb. 25 – 28. It will be held at Down Home Ranch in Elgin, TX. A $50 deposit holds your spot. Cost is $160 (all meals, transportation, and 3-nights lodging). Retreatants depart on Thursday, Feb. 25 and return on Sunday, Feb. 28 to attend the 11:30am Mass. Invite your spouse, family and friends. All men are welcome regardless of faith background. Contact Director Matt DiTeresa at 512-586-6770, Co-director Bob Hermansen at 512-924-9064, or Co-director Glenn Martinez at 512-4703800. You can also register online at www.st-louis.org/acts. A limited number of spots remain! Don’t wait!
February 7, 2016
through November 20, 2016. EVERYONE is encouraged and invited to join The Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will have intercessory prayer, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and selected prayers from the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska. Please join us as we unite ourselves with Pope Francis in celebrating the Year of Mercy. CENACLE OF DIVINE MERCY What is a ‘Cenacle’? A Cenacle is a small faith community group of men and women. Cenacle of Divine Mercy is a small group that studies the Diary of St. Faustina, along with the study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Sacred Scripture. A new Cenacle of Divine Mercy is held on Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the PEC Library. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Julie Navarro at 512-422-4606.
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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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We had a great academic pep rally this month! We recognized honor roll and honors readers for the first semester as well as our new Student of the Month recipients. Congratulations to Austin and Amy Nguyen! It was nice to see former St. Louis students back on campus as St. Dominic Savio Cheerleaders accompanied our squad. It was a great showing and we look forward to our next pep rally. Blessings, Ms. Tamara Luera Director of Advancement EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
“ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL” in the
Church need your help!! Volunteers are being sought to help keep our brass altar accessories and candlesticks shiny and bright. Norma Sigler will be happy to train you, and then you can work on a schedule that fits yours, whether it be once a week, or once a month (or more or less often). Weekly polishing is normally done each Saturday morning after 8am Mass until 10 or 10:30 a.m. Extra hands are especially appreciated prior to Christmas, Easter, and St. Louis Feast Day (August 25). No experience necessary, just a desire to serve behind the scenes to beautify our altar area for the Glory of God! Email or call Norma to volunteer at nsigler4710@att.net or (512) 339-7643. FREE GIFTS! FREE TOURS! These are just two of the new
offerings from the St. Louis Welcome Ministry. But, we are in need of new volunteers to spend a few minutes after all Masses welcoming our new parishioners. Additionally, we are now in the final planning stages to offer church/campus tours to new parishioners as well. And of course we are open to any new ideas to make St. Louis Parish an even more welcoming family! If you are a friendly and outgoing individual and would like to join our ministry, please contact Richard Brito at 512-4663417 or rbatx512@gmail.com. 5
Ages 8 Months to Pre-k Dona LeBlanc, Interim Director 512-614-6551
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 512454-0384, ext. 244 or dona.leblanc@st-louis.org YOUTH MINISTRY
Ages 6th Grade - 12th Grade Paul Stadelman, Director Paul.stadelman@st-louis.org Ext. 205
YOUNG CHURCH | All High School Students are invited
to Young Church, the youth group at St. Louis. Young Church takes place on Sundays in Wozniak Hall from 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm. February Young Church Dates: 2/14, 2/21, and 2/28
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WE WANT TO THANK YOU ALL! The
volunteers of St Vincent de Paul would like to express our gratitude to those of you who participated in the Giving Tree over the Advent season. The warmth of your hearts helped to bring the warmth of a Christmas Dinner to the tables of many families in need. It will continue to provide meals for months to come as we distribute your generous gifts of over $7000 in HEB Gift Cards. 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.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LENTEN CONFERENCE |
San Jose Church in South Austin is holding its 11th Annual Catholic Women’s Lenten Conference on Saturday, February 13. Rev. Barry Cuba, Chairman of the Diocesan Committee on the Year of Mercy, is a featured speaker. There is a Mass at 8:00 AM in the main church; registration, exhibits and refreshments begin in the church hall at 9:30 AM. Lunch is included in the $25 registration fee if paid before February 5. To register and for more information contact Rosie Castillo at castillorosie168@yahoo.com or 512-441-2748. Many St. Louis women can attest to the value of this annual conference. TRAINING CLASS FOR NEW ACOLYTES | A five-
session Acolyte training class, led by parish priests, will begin on Thursday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. Men interested in serving at the altar as acolytes need to already be active Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in our parish. Sacramental documents are also required and include a Baptism certificate, proof of Confirmation and if married, your Church marriage certificate. Please contact Evelyn at evelyn.mcnair@st-louis.org or call her at 512-4540384 x 209. Please leave your name and phone number. Emailed scans of sacramental records are acceptable. PROJECT ANDREW is an annual vocation event hosted
this year by Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Garcia for Catholic men (ages 15-45) open to learning more about discernment, the priesthood and seminary. It will be held Saturday, February 13th from 10am-2pm at St. Mary Cathedral. The day includes Mass, lunch and presentations by priests/seminarians. If you are interested and would like to talk to a priest about religious vocations, email Fr. David Trahan of our parish at david. trahan@st-louis.org and contact the Vocation Office to register for Project Andrew at vocations@austindiocese.org or (512) 949-2430. February 7, 2016
CENTRAL TEXAS FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC MEN AND THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS invite
all men to their 4th annual Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, February 20th at San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oak Crest in Austin. Registration is open at 7:30am and the conference is from 8:30am-4:00pm. Online registration is $40 ($45 at the door) and includes lunch. Come hear dynamic speakers like Tim Staples and Trent Horn, and join Bishop Joe Vasquez in this meaningful Lenten “retreat” geared just for men! There will be fellowship with Catholic men from all over Texas, vendors, and much more! Go to www.centexcatholic. com for details. EAGLE’S WINGS RETREAT CENTER Presents a Retreat
just in time for Lent: February 16: Meditating on the Mystery of Jesus’ Passion and Death on the Cross. Peering from behind the scenes of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion” to Ronald Rolheiser’s reflections on the mystery of Jesus’ Passion and Cross, we come face to face with questions like what is the wisdom inside the Cross of Jesus? – How does our brokenness connect with the brokenness of the one who died on the cross? – How does carrying our own cross help those around us? – What are we saying to ourselves and others when we wear crosses around our necks or display them in our homes? – How do we accept the challenge to make the death of Jesus on the cross an example to follow in our own lives? (Based on Ronald Rolheiser’s book: “The Passion and the Cross”). Come and join as we dive deeply into this mystery. Presenter: Monseigneur Elmer Holtman; beloved priest for over 50 years. $35 includes light breakfast and lunch. Register at www.ewrc.org
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PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY!
Look for brochures in the narthex tract racks! 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 BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER! Attend a FREE lecture by
dynamic Catholic speaker, former Southern Baptist, and U.S. Marine, Tim Staples! Tim will explore the gift of Mary as the perfect mother and disciple in our lives. It will be an evening of powerful faith development! The lecture will be on Friday, February 19, at 7:00 P.M. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oak Crest Avenue, Austin, Texas. No registration required, all ages are welcome. This event is sponsored by the Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men in conjunction with this year's men's conference. For more information, visit www. centexcatholic.com or www.facebook.com/centexcatholic
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feet on Our Faith Please pray for the spiritual, physical & emotional needs of: Josie Hernandez Roger Rabago Nellie Vela Modesto Izaguirre Ellie Foley Luis R. Alvarez Lara Pankratz Kirby Krause Mike Probus Irma Lobato Walter Grona Blake Skinnell Raymundo Meza Edward Lets Dale Hall Elizabeth Knapp
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Geraldine Rowe Pedro Castillo Victor Chapa Isabel Luna Roy Alexander Tommie Gauntt Izaiah Dela Rosa Dorothy Tierney Madeline Withoff Patricia Faucheaux Alvera Peschka Loraine Reese Alice McCluskey Martha Tschoerner Janice Pharr Rachel Lopez
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