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.
x220 Adult & Family Ministry Amy Allert, M.Th., Director Business Office Brenda Beltran, Business Administrator x211 x221 Childhood Ministry Beatriz Franceschi, Director x244 Early Childhood Ministry Dona LeBlanc, Interim Director Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry Sumayah Abullarade, Director x216 x213 Liturgy Bea Lamb, Director Music Chris Oelkers, Director x202 Social Ministry Bea Dela Rosa, Director x265 x219 St. Louis Catholic School Tina Juarez-Bailey, Ph.D., Interim Principal x205 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 4 | Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Readings: 1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Masses: 7 a.m. Souls of Purgatory 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Arthur Orona - Birthday Tuesday January 5 | Saint John Neumann, Bishop Readings: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Masses: 7 a.m. Souls of Purgatory 6 p.m. Jaime Avila Wednesday January 6 | Saint André Bessette Readings: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Masses: 7 a.m. Betty Simmons 8 a.m. School Mass 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Patricia Langan Smith+ Thursday January 7 | Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest Readings: 1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, and 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Masses: 7 a.m. Cecilia Ailloud+ 6 p.m. Heriberto Salinas+ 6:30 p.m. Confessions Friday January 8 Readings: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Masses: 7 a.m. Josephine Vyvjala+ 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Fr. David Trahan Saturday January 9 Readings: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5, and 6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Masses: 8 a.m. Gianna Brandt 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Victor Waneck+ Sunday January 10 | The Baptism of the Lord Readings: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Masses: 6 a.m. Special Intention 7:30 a.m. Fr. Karel J. Fink+ 9:30 a.m. Thomas Eiceman+ 11:30 a.m. Gianna Brandt 1:30 p.m. Jose Abelino Alvarado+ 5 p.m. Pro Populo Compline: 9 p.m.
Living Our Faith
How far are we willing to go to do what we feel we need to do? In today’s gospel, we encounter two opposite forces, both compelled to action to do what they felt was necessary. The magi, who had opened their hearts to God, traveled across countries and the elements to bringing their homage and a portion of their wealth to God’s newborn son. Herod, who wrapped himself up in his belongings and stature, was working just as hard to keep everything he had…even to the point of plotting to take the life of this holy newborn child. In this story, its unlikely we can imagine ourselves behaving like Herod. But do we fall into this trap in lesser decisions each day? Do we protect what we have at the expense of others? Do we withhold aid or charity to those who can’t fend for themselves to save more for ourselves or our families? If we give our first and our best to God, like the magi, we can be transformed like they were. If not, our hearts are at risk of hardening like Herod’s.
January 3, 2016
Actual Collection
$60,311.61 $151,383.89 $978,144.17
12/19-12/20 Month to date Year to date
Goal
$40,206.88 $143,896.69 $922,787.07
Variance Over (Under)
$20,104.73 $7,487.20 $55,357.10
Ministry Programs All Souls Day $10.00 Thank you Building Fund Pledges $85.00 for all you do to Children's Collection $6.35 support our parish Christmas Flowers $185.00 and put feet on Farm Ministry $87.50 our faith! Food Pantry $10,940.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $714.95 Our Lady of Guadalupe $1,583.75 $727.50 Religious Retirement $2,760.00 Social Ministries School Trust Fund $2,470.00 St. Vincent DePaul $1,317.00 Online gifts can be made at: st-louis.weshareonline.org THE SACRAMENT OF HEALING, which
includes the laying on of hands and anointing, will be offered again on Sunday, January 10th during Compline at 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Compline is the last liturgical office of the day and is celebrated each Sunday with beautiful Gregorian chants, a meditative way to end one week and begin another. THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS | Next newsletter deadline
is January 5 for the February edition of The Spirit of St. Louis. Please send your February news articles to evelyn.mcnair@st-louis.org or bulletin@st-louis.org
Viviendo Nuestra Fe
¿Cuanto estamos dispuestos hacer para cumplir lo que pensamos necesitamos hacer? En el evangelio de hoy encontramos dos fuerzas opuestas, ambas obligadas a tomar acción para hacer lo que pensaban era necesario. Los reyes magos, que abrieron sus corazones a Dios, viajaron a través de varios países y inclemencias del tiempo para traer homenaje y una porción de sus riquezas al recién nacido de Dios. Herodes, que estaba envuelto en sus posesiones materiales y su estatura, se esforzaba de manera igual para mantener todo lo que tenia...aun hasta planear el asesinato de la vida del recién nacido. En esta historia no es probable que nos imaginemos que podríamos actuar como Herodes. ¿Pero caemos en esta trampa en asuntos pequeños cada día? ¿Protegemos lo que tenemos al costo de otros? ¿Retenemos caridad o ayuda de los que no tienen para guardar mas para nosotros o nuestras familias? Si damos de lo primero y de lo mejor a Dios, tal como lo hicieron los reyes magos, seremos transformados como ellos fueron. Si no, nuestros corazones esta en riesgo de endurecerse como el de Herodes.
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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. DEACON'S MINI-SERIES | will be held on Thursdays, Jan.
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. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER | Married couples what
better Christmas 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 15-17 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.
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.
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AUSTIN DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN |
With September being one of the top months for live births, January is the perfect time to spiritually adopt a recently conceived baby to protect it from an abortion. You can do this with other women of the Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at their January 16, 2016 meeting at St. Albert the Great Church, 12041 Bittern Hollow. We begin with a Prayer Service at 9:00 a.m., followed by a business meeting and complementary brunch. The program features a nurse practitioner from Seton’s neonatal unit sharing experiences and stories about the fragile life she cares for on a daily basis. For more information contact President Karen Dunlap at 512836-0530 or kdunlap78@hotmail.com. ATTENTION
PROFESSIONAL CATHOLICS! The Catholic Business Network will hold its next meeting on January 6th at St. William Catholic Church, Round Rock, TX. All Catholic Business Professionals are invited to attend and network in an effort to form trusted relationships based on Catholic values The meeting begins at 7:30am and will end by 9am. To register, go to: http://catholicbiznetwork.org/ This month our guest speaker will be Steven Mary, accomplished International speaker. The topic will be “The Value of Missed Connections.” Don’t miss it. CAN YOU DO A SIMPLE EMBROIDERY OUTLINE STITCH? If yes, the Baptism Memento Committee of the
Women's Club needs your fingers and needle. The Committee provides bibs for newly baptized infants, and extra hands are needed to add simple designs to the otherwise plain white bibs. Please contact Christa Rabago (512-345-8193) for more information. 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. Please contact Bea Lamb at 512454-0384 ext 213.
PLANNING MARRIAGE IN THE NEXT FEW ¿PLANEANDO MATRIMONIO EN LOS PRÓXIMOS YEARS? The Sacrament of Marriage involves many steps, AÑOS? El sacramento del matrimonio implica muchos pasos,
but your faith community is here to assist you. While you don’t have to be a member to marry here, it is the support and tithes of our generous parishioners who make our marriage programs and facilities possible. Consequently, fees for the rental of facilities are assessed according to parishioner or non-parishioner status. If you have been a registered member and documented giver (through checks or envelopes) for at least six months before coming in to plan a future wedding, you will be eligible for the discounted parishioner rate at a savings of $600. Call our Church Office for more information on this and all questions related to the marriage preparation process 512-454-0384. 3
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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: 1/3, 1/10, and 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.
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
CHILDHOOD MINISTRY
Ages Pre-k to 5th Grade Beatriz Franceschi, Director beatriz.franceschi@st-louis.org Ext. 221
DECEMBER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES | Religious Education classes will resume on January 10th,
2016. We look forward to seeing you there!
CLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA | Las clases de
Educación Religiosa se reanudarán el día 10 de Enero de 2016. ¡Allí los esperamos!
Amy Allert, M.th, Director amy.allert@st-louis.org Ext. 220
THE YEAR OF MERCY began December
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. 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. We will begin a new Cenacle of Divine Mercy in January 2016, on Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Julie Navarro at 512-422-4606. 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
PLEASE SUPPORT ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL. BUY SCRIP/GIFT CARDS AFTER WEEKEND ENGLISH MASSES. January 3, 2016
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SENIOR MINISTRY Ages 50 & Over
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.
FAREWELL TO OUR SENIOR MINISTRY DIRECTOR
I will be retiring as Senior Ministry Director at the end of this year. I am deeply grateful to all of you for the wonderful memories and for your support, assistance, and friendship through the years. It has been an immense pleasure to serve you. You have enriched my life. Wishing you a blessed Christmas season, Coral Migoni
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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, Guadalupañas, 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
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
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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. Interesados en este gran evento, favor de presentarse el día sábado 2 de enero del 2016 a las 5:00p.m. en la cancha de futbol de la Iglesia. Para más información comunicarse con: Maribel Houghton 512-586-6521, Evelia Albarrán 512-784-3325, Estela Núñez 512-803-1982 ¡Que Dios les bendiga! ¡Los esperamos! !No falten! January 3, 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. 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.
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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 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 ST. LOUIS FARM FALL LEAF DRIVE | Have you raked
your leaves yet? Do you have a few (or many!) bags sitting around? St. Louis Farm needs them! We use them each winter as a natural weed barrier -- and need a lot to cover all our land. If you can donate your bagged, dry leaves, please bring them to the empty lot behind the farm, located next to 7606 Hardy Drive, and leave them near the wooden gate at your convenience. We will put them to use as soon as they arrive! Email stlouisfarmatx@gmail.com with any questions. It's an easy way to help the Farm in its work of cultivating fresh vegetables for the St. Louis Food Pantry all year long.
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