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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 February 1 Readings: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk 5:1-20 Masses: 7 a.m. Souls in Purgatory 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Jane Walsh Tuesday February 2 | The Presentation of the Lord Readings: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Masses: 7 a.m. Anthony McNair’s 20th Birthday 6 p.m. Manuel & Mamie Lopez+ Wednesday February 3 | Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr; Saint Ansgar, Bishop Readings: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7; Mk 6:1-6 Masses: 7 a.m. Brenda Lo 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Pat Beyer Thanksgiving Thursday February 4 Readings: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d12a, 12bcd; Mk 6:7-13 Masses: 7 a.m. Agustin Camara Poon+ 6 p.m. Special Intentions 6:30 p.m. Confessions Friday February 5 | Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr Readings: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, and 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Masses: 7 a.m. Josephine Vyvjala+ 8 a.m. School Mass – Robert W. Sladecek+ 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Emily Overbey+ Saturday February 6 | Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Readings: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Mk 6:30-34 Masses: 8 a.m. Norma Rodriguez 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Frances Krause Birthday Sunday February 7 | Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11; Lk 5:1-11 Masses: 6 a.m. Gabriel Castillo Hernandez+ 7:30 a.m. For all priests 9:30 a.m. Gregory Hagood+ 11:30 a.m. Dennis Grobe+ 1:30 p.m. Jose Abelino Alvarado+ 5 p.m. Pro Populo Compline: 9 p.m.
Living Our Faith
True to his nature, Jesus didn’t mince his words in today’s gospel. He had some very straight forward (and uncomfortable) things to say about the dangers of entitlement felt by many in Israel at the time. And Luke tells us that the people in Jesus’ home town were so enraged that they drove him out with fury. There are many ways we can fall into the trap of entitlement and privilege. Jesus reminds us that God’s mercy is not for the elite or for those who belong to the right groups or who know the right people. God offers his mercy to everyone...even those who may not appear worthy to our own eyes. Each time we are reminded that God loves everyone, even those whom we may not, we have the same opportunity of choice as the people of Nazareth. We can drive him away in anger, or we can be thankful that we are among those to whom he offers his mercy.
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Actual Collection
Goal
$42,039.92 $41,065.93 $114,295.35 $114,770.71 $1,130,866.08 $1,066,476.38
Ministry Programs Building Fund Pledges $270.33 Catholic Charities $3,536.82 Catholic Spirit $295.00 Children's Collection $20.75 Farm Ministry $225.90 Food Pantry $653.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $364.00 School Trust Fund $427.56 Social Ministries $595.00 St. Vincent DePaul $1,061.00
Variance Over (Under)
($973.99) $475.36 $64,389.70
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 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.
Viviendo Nuestra Fe
En el evangelio de hoy Jesús habla directamente. Hablo con palabras fuertes de los peligros de sentirse con derechos o privilegios como muchos en ese tiempo en Israel pensaban. San Lucas nos dice que las personas del pueblo estaban furiosas por lo que dijo Jesús que lo corrieron del pueblo. Hay muchas maneras en que nosotros también podemos caer en la trampa de sentirnos que merecemos privilegios. Jesús nos recuerda que la misericordia de Dios no es solo para un grupo de elite o para los que pertenecen a ciertos grupos o para los que conocen a personas selectas. Dios ofrece Su misericordia a todos....aun a los que, en nuestra opinión, no parecen que la merecen. Cada vez que somos recordados que Dios ama a todos, hasta los que nosotros no amamos, tenemos la misma oportunidad que las personas de Nazaret. Podemos ahuyentar a Jesús en furia, o podemos agradecer que somos contados entre los que les ofrece Su misericordia.
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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.
Are you unsure of how to pray?
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.
Would you like to learn different ways to pray?
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.
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. THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN WHITE MASS will be held
at St. Louis on Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:00pm. Bishop Joe Vasquez will celebrate the Mass which will include the Anointing of the Sick. This Mass is to honor those workers in health care jobs and those patients who suffer from chronic or terminal illness. •
To RSVP, visit https://whitemass2016.eventbrite.com
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. “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. 3
DEACON'S MINI-SERIES | will be held on Thursdays,
Feb. 4 and 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. TRAINING CLASS FOR NEW ACOLYTES | A five-
session Acolyte training class, led by parish priests, will begin on Thursday, February 18. 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 512-454-0384 x 209. Please leave your name and phone number. Emailed scans of sacramental records are acceptable. CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL OF TEXAS - K.J.Z.T. SOCIETY NO. 93 will meet Wednesday, February 3, at 7:00
pm in Wozniak Hall Meeting Room 1. At our first meeting of 2016 we will share new ideas for our Fraternal Program for the year. Enjoy friendship, refreshments and door prizes. For more information call Jane Hellinger 512-452-9748 or Phyllis Teykl 512-453-4453. VIA CRUCIS MINISTRY | The Via Crucis Ministry 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.
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SERIE DE VIDEOS DEL CATOLICISMO | ¡Ven y
acompáñanos 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. 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 512-586-6521, Evelia Albarrán 512-784-3325, Estela Núñez 512-803-1982 EL CÓDIGO PARA ENTRAR AL SANTÍSIMO HA CAMBIADO | 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. January 31, 2016
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
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. WOMEN OF FAITH AM resumed 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, faith-sharing & prayer. For more information contact Kim Barger at kimb@bargers.com 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! EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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
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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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10:30am-3:30pm. Student Ambassadors will be conducting tours and teachers will be available in their classrooms for any questions you might have. For information about Open 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 request. We look forward to seeing you!
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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 5
St. Louis Catholic School Home & School Association's, Green & White Night, is Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 6 to 11 pm. The Dinner and Auction will be held at Doubletree Austin. Admission can be purchased at the SCRIP table in the Narthex, at the school office or online at www.slcsaustin.org/advancement/annualschoolauction/. Sponsorships are available. We welcome any donations. Please contact Beth Leary at 512-918-8792 for more information. Unable to attend the event? Please consider showing your support with the purchase of a SCRIP card. A donation box is located at the SCRIP table. 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
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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 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. February Young Church Dates: 2/14, 2/21, and 2/28
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 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 January 31, 2016
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. 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. 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.
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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.
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Please pray for the spiritual, physical & emotional needs of: Ellie Foley Luis R. Alvarez Lara Pankratz Kirby Krause 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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