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 Liturgy Bea Lamb, 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 January 18 Readings: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, and 23; Mk 2:18-22 Masses: 7 a.m. Roy Hall+ 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Mikhaila Frieberg Tuesday January 19 Readings: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Masses: 7 a.m. Bernice Vrabel+ 6 p.m. Salinas Family Wednesday January 20 | Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr; Saint Sebastian, Martyr Readings: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Masses: 7 a.m. Jeannette Wostarek 8 a.m. School Mass – Corry Gatti+ 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Mario Bustos+ Thursday January 21 | Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Readings: 1 Sm 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13; Mk 3:7-12 Masses: 7 a.m. Adeline Polito 6 p.m. George & Maria Kandrin+ 6:30 p.m. Confessions Friday January 22 Readings: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6, and 11; Mk 3:13-19 Masses: 7 a.m. Rose Mitchill 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Joe & Marion Todaro Anniversary Saturday January 23 | Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin Readings: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Masses: 8 a.m. Bernice Vrabel+ 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Jessica Foehr Sunday January 24 | Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27; Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21 Masses: 6 a.m. Pro Populo 7:30 a.m. Kirk & Lisa Overbey 9:30 a.m. Guy Prudden+ 11:30 a.m. Melissa Perez Birthday 1:30 p.m. Jose Abelino Alvarado+ 5 p.m. Mario Bustos+ Compline: 9 p.m.
Living Our Faith
“…how does your concern affect me?” Chances are, each of us has been in a situation where that phrase has crossed our mind. The bigger question is, ‘what did you do?’ Did you walk away or did you address the concern put in front of you? It’s easier and easier these days to avoid giving aour attention or talents to those in need. After all, it’s hard to know for sure if someone is truly in need, or if we are simply being manipulated. As a result, we can often find ourselves judging the request to determine if others are ‘deserving’ of what we have been asked to give. In today’s gospel, Jesus sets a different example. He does not judge the wedding guests nor the amount of enjoyment they have had. He simply honors his mother’s request. And, as it turns out, performs the first of his many recorded miracles to show that God gives because he loves us, not because we deserve anything.
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Actual Collection
$38,740.16 $38,740.16 $1,054,835.53
Goal
$42,235.51 $42,235.51 $994,416.54
Variance Over (Under)
($3,495.35) ($3,495.35) $60,418.99
Ministry Programs Building Fund Pledges $217.00 Thank you Catholic Spirit $764.00 for all you do to Children's Collection $4.77 support our parish Christmas $2,568.00 and put feet on Christmas Flowers $3.00 our faith! Farm Ministry $1.00 Food Pantry $430.00 Holy Family $171.00 $515.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $250.00 Social Ministries Religious Retirement $77.00 Soleminity of Mary $9,117.15 School Trust Fund $1,136.00 St. Vincent DePaul $478.00 Online gifts can be made at: st-louis.weshareonline.org 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 France, 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
Viviendo Nuestra Fe
“…¿como me afecta tu preocupación?” Es probable que esta frase haya cruzado la mente de muchos de nosotros. Pero lo más importante es, ‘¿que hizo usted’? ¿Se alejó o enfrento el problema? Es más fácil hoy en día evitar dar de nuestros talentos y tesoro a los que están necesitados. Después de todo, es difícil saber quien realmente tiene necesidad y quien nos quiere manipular para su propio beneficio. Como consecuencia juzgamos al que pide para determinar si realmente necesitan y merecen lo que tenemos para ofrecer. En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús nos da otro ejemplo. El no juzga a los invitados de la boda o cuanto se han divertido. Simplemente honra la petición de Su Madre. Y, como resulta, cumple el primero entre muchos milagros grabados en las Escrituras para mostrar que Dios da porque nos ama, no porque lo merecemos.
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ANNouNcemeNts HISPANIC
MINISTRIES FUNDRAISING | The Hispanic CRSP Team will be selling breakfast tacos, menudo, barbacoa de chivo, mole, flautas y sopes, on Sunday, January 24th in Wozniak Hall after each Mass, starting at 6:00 a.m. and finishing after 1:30 p.m. Mass. There will also be dessert, soft drinks, coffee, juice and milk. Everybody is welcome to come and enjoy Hispanic food, Antojitos Mexicanos! If you have any questions, please call Sumayah at (512) 454-0384 Ext.216 or you can email her at Sumayah.abullarade@ st-louis.org
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DEACON'S MINI-SERIES | will be held on Thursdays, Jan.
VIA CRUCIS MINISTRY | The Via Crucis Ministry
21, Feb. 4 and 11 in Wozniak Hall. 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. FRIENDS, FOOD, FUN
at the Wednesday, January 20 meeting of the St. Louis Women's Club. January is the traditional Souper Supper where you can sample a variety of wonderful homemade soups. After a brief business meeting, Father James will tell us about his Holy Land trip. The evening begins at 7:00 PM in Wozniak Hall. Contact Vice President Jeannie Coale if you have questions. Jeannie.coale@gmail.com or 512-627-5769. “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. END-OF-YEAR STATEMENTS | We are grateful for
all donations, large or small, and hope that your generosity will bring you much needed tax relief when filing your 2015 tax returns in 2016. Per IRS regulations, St. Louis Church automatically sends out 2015 tax statements to anyone who has given a single donation of at least $250. Donors who don’t quite meet this threshold may contact the church office at 512454-0384 x 201 to request your statement. We are happy to mail your first statement at no charge, but ask that you pick up replacement statements from the Church Office during regular business hours. 3
El Equipo de Cocina de CRSP tendrá a la venta tacos, menudo, barbacoa de chivo, mole, flautas y sopes, el domingo, 24 de enero, en el Wozniak Hall después de cada Misa comenzando con la de las 6:00 a.m. y terminando con la de 1:30 p.m. También habrá postres, refrescos, café, jugo y leche. ¡Vengan a disfrutar de esta sabrosa comida, y de estos antojitos Mexicanos! Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con Sumayah Abullarade al 454-0384 Ext.216 o mándele un correo electrónico a sumayah. abullarade@st-louis.org cordially invites the whole community to participate in the live representation of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. If you are interested in being part of this great service, please call Maribel Houghton 512-586-6521, Evelia Albarran, 512-7843325 or Estela Nuñez, 512- 80-31982. WELCOME MINISTRY | Do you love our parish and
can’t wait to tell others about it? Then we want you to become part of the St. Louis Welcome Ministry. Aside from greeting newcomers after the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses, we are looking to expand our presence to the Saturday Vigil Mass and also provide campus tours, welcome breakfast or gatherings, etc. Plus we welcome new ideas to make St. Louis an inviting and welcoming destination. Next Welcome Ministry meeting is Tuesday, January 19th at 7:00pm in the Narthex. Please contact Bea Lamb at 512-454-0384 ext 213 with questions. Are you considering becoming Catholic? Are you a baptized Catholic needing to be confirmed? Have you ever wanted to take a refresher course in the faith or asked your spouse, friend or co-worker about exploring the Catholic faith? If you answered YES to any of the above then please join us! INQUIRY & ORIENTATION EVENINGS Information meetings about our Adult Initiation process will be held: Tuesday, January 19 – or – Wednesday, January 20 (choose one to attend) 7:00-9:00 PM in the Parish Education Center, Room 201 THIS IS FOR ADULTS WHO ARE: • Baptized Catholics needing Confirmation • Baptized Christians of other denominations • All Catholics wanting to refresh their understanding of the Catholic faith These evenings will provide information about our Wednesday night sessions for adults in all stages of their faith journey and from all backgrounds. To signup contact, Adult & Family Ministry at 454-0384 ext. 220 or amy.allert@st-louis.org
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CLASES PREMATRIMONIALES “Unidos En El Amor
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! GRUPO DE ORACION “Estén siempre contentos. Oren
en todo momento. Den gracias a Dios por todo, porque esto es lo que él quiere de ustedes como creyentes en Cristo Jesús.” “1Tesalonisenses 5: 16-18’’ Todos están invitados a orar y alabar a Dios, en comunidad, presentándole al Señor nuestras peticiones, en un ambiente de alegría y gozo, y aprendiendo de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia con charlas impartidas por nuestros miembros de los diversos ministerios de la Iglesia St. Louis King of France, ven a gozarte en el Señor! cada Martes en el Salón parroquial Wozniak desde las 7:00 a las 9:00 p.m. MINISTERIO DE VÍA CRUCIS | El Ministerio de Vía
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 512-5866521, Evelia Albarrán 512-784-3325, Estela Núñez 512-8031982 ¡GRACIAS! De parte de la Sociedad
de Guadalupanas, nos gustaría expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todos que ayudaron en una u otra manera con la celebración en Honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, días 9-12 de diciembre. Su consideración y apoyo generoso para hacer este día de Fiesta tan especial es muy apreciado. Que todos tengan un próspero año nuevo y que nuestra Bendita Madre interceda por todos nosotros. 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 in Wozniak Hall from 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm. January Young Church Dates: 1/17 DCYC | This year St. Louis is going to the Diocesan Catholic
Youth Conference in Waco, January 29th-31st. This is an amazing experience for all High School students to encounter Christ! Sign ups are OPEN. Contact Paul for more details. January 17, 2016
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. 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 las oficinas del PEC, o a la oficina de los Ministerios Hispanos. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO | “Ama la Biblia y la sabiduría te
amará; ámala y ella te protegerá; hónrala y ella te abrazará; estas son las joyas que deberás usar en tu pecho y en tus oídos” (San Jerónimo, Carta a Demetrias). Si quiere tener un mejor conocimiento de toda la Biblia, y tener un camino espiritual más profundo con los textos bíblicos acompáñanos a estudiar el programa Estudio de Biblia En Español sencillo. Estudiaremos todos los martes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. En el sótano del PEC empezando del 22 de septiembre 2015. THANK YOU! On behalf of the Guadalupana
Society, we would like to express our most sincere gratitude to all who helped with the celebration in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 9-12th. Your thoughtfulness and generous support to make this Feast Day so special is very much appreciated. May all have a wonderful New Year and may our Blessed Mother intercede for us all.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Ages 20’s - 30’s Amy Allert, M.th, Director, x220 LaurenJoyDePue@gmail.com facebook.com/SLYAAustin
ST. LOUIS YOUNG ADULTS | Are you new to the parish
or been coming for years and you are in your 20s and 30s? 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
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available in their classrooms for any questions you might have. For information about Open Green & White Night—Dinner and Auc�on House, or joining our St. Louis Family please contact Mrs. Rosalie Dowling, Registrar, at 512-614-6622 x245. If you are unable to join us, personal tours can be scheduled upon St. Louis Catholic School H.S.A. February 6, 2016 request. We look forward to seeing from you! St. Louis Catholic School H.S.A. Invites the Parishioners of St. Louis to our Annual Doubletree Hotel
Green & White Night—Dinner and Auc�on Invites the Parishioners of St. Louis to our Annual 6505 IH‐35 North Aus�n, TX 78752 February 6, 2016 Green & White Night—Dinner and Auc�on Doubletree Hotel
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FRIENDSHIP GROUP | will continue to meet on Wednesdays in Meeting Room 1 of Wozniak Hall from
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for games and fellowship. Come and meet the people you sit next to at retreats and Mass. Teach us new games, exchange books, bring your knitting and sewing. Anyone is welcome. Bring a neighbor or a friend. We would like to get to know you. 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. 5
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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. Come pray with us. You can be Christ's love to someone. Join us in the Social Ministries Building this Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. or 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, spaghetti sauce (no jars), rolled/instant oats, canned meat (other than tuna), 1-2 lb 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 | We need
more Angels. Volunteers are needed for Gabriel Project training who have it in their heart to help a pregnant mom with spiritual and emotional support. We also give them items they might need for their baby. Next training will be at St. Paul’s Catholic Church January 9, 2016. Call Mary Helen at 512-949-2486 ML&F | We are in need of toothbrushes,
travel size toothpaste, travel size deodorant, socks, travel size shaving cream, and travel size mouthwash.
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.
SO MANY WAYS TO SAY THANK YOU to the Knights of Columbus
#5967, KJZT, Women’s Club, KC Ladies Auxiliary, Boy & Girl Scouts, Guadalupanas, ECDC and St. Louis School and, of course, the parishioners of St Louis Church. We appreciate the continued support with monetary donations, diapers and canned food for the Food Pantry, Mobile Loaves and Fishes and Gabriel Project. A huge thank you to the volunteers at Social Ministries that make things happen, from picking up donations to sorting, distributing food and spending time with those who need a friend. You all are truly appreciated. TEXAS CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE DAY IS JANUARY 23RD | Rosary begins at 9:15am at St. Vincent de Paul
Parish followed by Mass at 10am with Bishop Joe Vasquez. Everyone will proceed to the March for Life at 18th and Congress, which begins at 1:00pm, ending at the Rally for Life at 2:00pm on the Capitol steps. Limited buses will transport people from downtown to St. Vincent de Paul and return in time for the march. Order a T-shirt and bus ticket at www.centraltexasprolife.org For information, contact (512) 949-2486 or Yvonne-saldana@austindiocese.org
ADULT & FAMILY MINISTRY Amy Allert, M.th, Director amy.allert@st-louis.org Ext. 220
THE YEAR OF MERCY began December
CENACLE OF DIVINE MERCY What is a ‘Cenacle’? A
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER | Married couples, what better
WOMEN OF FAITH AM resumed Thursday,
8, 2015 and goes 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.
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. January 17, 2016
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. We will begin a new Cenacle of Divine Mercy on Tuesday, January 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Julie Navarro at 512-422-4606.
Jan 14th with Bishop Robert Barron’s video series, “Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues”. Women of Faith is a faith enrichment group for adult women that meets in Wozniak Rm 1 on Thursday mornings at 8AM for breakfast, faithsharing & prayer. For more information contact Kim Barger at kimb@bargers.com
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feet on Our Faith 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. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE – SPRING 2016 | This 40-day prayer
vigil is made of hundreds of Christians from across Central Texas praying for an hour a week (whatever time works for your schedule 7am-7pm), seven days a week. It draws attention to the injustice of abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach and education and constant peaceful vigil. It is a campaign of the Central Texas Coalition for Life and the spring campaign will run from Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10th through March 20th. Watch for representatives in the narthex during January who will be signing up volunteers to pray weekly for life during that 40-day period. Join the campaign with hundreds in cities across the world to help end abortion, peacefully and prayerfully! Contact Heather@CentralTexasCoalition.com for more information.
CONNECT WITH US!
Please pray for the spiritual, physical & emotional needs of: Mike Probus Irma Lobato Walter Grona Blake Skinnell Dona Medlock Raymundo Meza Edward Lets Dale Hall Elizabeth Knapp Tish Burnham Ed Crisp Angel Ontiveros Bunny Newby Mary Lou Tierney Timothy Williams
Newt LeBlanc Shirley LeBlanc Melva Flores Gabby Lara Basil Philippy Pam Polley Elissa Fox Cecilia Harris Robert Rivera Frank Hipolito John Trevino Pat Long Rose Marie Linan Mack Linan 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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