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St. Louis king of france Catholic Church & School CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Alberto Carbajal, Parochial Vicar Rev. Douglas Jeffers, Parochial Vicar
DEACONS Rev. Dr. Al Cuevas Rev. Mr. Rob Embry Rev. Mr. Alfredo Villa Rev. Mr. Javier Maldonado
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. Choral Vespers: 7 p.m. Weekdays: English: 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Spanish: 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
RECONCILIATION Tuesday: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Thursday: 11:15-11:50 a.m., 5:00-5:50 p.m. Saturday: 8:30-10:00 a.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 7601 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78757 512-454-0384 www.st-louis.org
SCHOOL OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 2114 St. Joseph Blvd., Austin, Texas 78757 512-614-6622 www.slcsaustin.org
LIFELONG CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 512-454-0384
EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. 512-614-6544 www.st-louis.org/ecdc
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
ANNOUNCEMENTS IMPORTANT MASS CHANGES | Weekend Mass times on December 23-24 will be
BUSINESS OFFICE Brenda Beltran, Chief Operating Officer brenda.beltran@st-louis.org ext. 211
SCHOOL OFFICE Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal cindy.gee@slcsaustin.org ext. 239 Jessica Chaffee, Director of Advancement & Development jessica.chaffee@slcsaustin.org ext. 296
MINISTRY DIRECTORS Angelica Cordova, Co-Director of Early Childhood Ministry angelica.cordova@st-louis.org ext. 244 Margaret English-Knipp, Co-Director of Early Childhood Ministry margaret.englishknipp@st-louis.org ext. 266 Alissa Molina, Coordinator of Youth Ministry & High School Confirmation alissa.molina@st-louis.org ext. 219 Bea Dela Rosa, Director of Social Ministry bea.delarosa@st-louis.org ext. 265
different this year because the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve fall on the same day. Masses for the 4th Sunday of Advent: Saturday, December 23 5:00pm Vigil in English 7:00pm Vigil in Spanish Sunday, December 24 7:30am in English 9:30am in English 11:30am in Spanish Masses for the Vigil of Christmas: Sunday, December 24 4:00pm in English 6:00pm in English 8:00pm in Spanish Midnight, Carols at 11:15pm Masses for Christmas Day: Monday, December 25 9:30am in English 11:30am in Spanish Sunday – Holy Family Dec. 30 5:00pm Vigil Mass (English) Dec. 31 Regular Sunday Mass schedule for Holy Family 7 p.m. Choral Vespers Monday – Holy Day of Mary (New Year’s Day) 9:30am (English), 11:30am (Spanish)
THE O ANTIPHONS CONCERT will be Monday, December 18, at 7:30pm in the
Chapel. The St. Louis King’s Choir will be offering a quiet service of meditation and reflection on the ancient songs of the Church. This is a perfect way to begin the week before Christmas, reflecting on the gift of our Savior that is often overlooked in the parties and shopping of the season. Give yourself this spiritual gift, a time of calm amid the chaos leading up to Christmas.
Beatriz Franceschi, Director of Childhood Ministry beatriz.franceschi@st-louis.org ext. 221 Elizabeth Polito, Director of Ministries elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org ext. 213 Rick Gabrillo, Director of Sacred Music rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org ext. 202 Scott McNulty, Principal Organist scott.mcnulty@st-louis.org ext. 202 Sumayah Abullarade, Director of Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org ext. 216 Tom Carani, M.A. Theology, Director of Adult Formation & Evangelization tom.carani@st-louis.org ext. 220 Wanda Alexander, Coordinator of Senior Ministry seniors@st-louis.org Call Office
GENTLEMEN, LOOKING FOR THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN POSSIBLY GIVE THAT SPECIAL LADY IN YOUR LIFE? How about a personal encounter
with our Lord, fellowship with like-minded women, lots of fun, food and faith building. Register them for the upcoming Women’s ACTS retreat to be held February 22-25th at Down Home Ranch. A low down payment of 50.00 will secure their spot. Cost for the three night/ four day retreat is $175.00. Fee includes transportation, meals and lodging. No one will be turned away based on cost! Note that availability however, is limited to thirty ladies. Do not delay! For more information please contact Yvonne Ojeda, Director, at yojeda809@gmail.com or at 512-740-3799. BLUE MASS | Not everyone feels joy at Christmas. If you have lost a loved one in the
last year, it’s sometimes hard to feel cheerful at Christmas. Sometimes you just don’t feel like fa-la-la. Many feel isolated, under pressure to have the “perfect” Christmas even when they are mourning a loss. St. Vincent de Paul Parish (9500 Neenah Ave) is offering a Blue Mass at 9:00pm on Christmas Eve. The Mass is quiet and subdued with dim lights. The homily acknowledges these valid feelings of sadness and grief. Another Blue Mass will be offered at St. Martin de Porres (26160 RR 12) in Dripping Springs on December 24th at 6:30pm. The public is invited to either of these Masses.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF:
The silver chalices which we use to distribute the Precious Blood have become a little tarnished with time, and we'd like to restore them to their original beauty. Each gift of $45.00 toward our restoration project allows us to restore one chalice. Please consider restoring a chalice as a Christmas gift to the parish! DECK THE CHURCH | Thursday, December 21st.
Due to the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve being the same day, our Christmas trees will be placed in Church the week of December 18th. All hands are needed that Thursday the 21st, 9:00am, as we decorate the trees in Chapel, Narthex and Main Nave for the Christmas season. Plenty of ornaments for everybody, whether you can climb ladders or prefer keeping your feet on the floor! Come help us “Deck the Halls” for the Christmas season!
Daniel Caballero
Joseph Villarreal Jr.
Mark Griffith
Isidoro Pineda
Salustio Osorio
Teresa Jones
Lorenzo Cortez
Rosa Estrada
Peggy Stout
Anita Leon
Emery Gay
Bill Farnan
Rigoberto Cortez
Melinda Becker
Jose L. Bravo
Ramon Hernandez
Ernestine Garcia
Minnie Miles
Lucy Hernandez
Zackery Furr
Merle Miles
Ron Lipiec
Esther Prado
Maggie Gonzalez
Sharon Mitchell
Irene Marion
Maria Vazquez
Kathy Strickland
Cynthia London
Ellie Foley
Poly Gonzalez
Audrey London
Irma Lobato
Zack Foster
Eduardo Lyon
Walter Grona
Blake Chambers
Vickie Enos
Mary Lou Tierney
Mary Robledo
Mike Kam
Melva Flores
Leyla Naderi
Reyna Galvan
Cecilia Harris
Henry Choe
Jorge Galvan
Robert Rivera
Hector Sandoval
Michelle Pechacek
Alicia Castro
Kevin Perrusquia
Martha Pechacek
Dolores Castello
Raul Esquivel
Margaret Lara
Eugene Soliz III
Erick Aigner
Liz Heuertz
Jean Collins
MaryJane Segrets
Pete Garcia
Pat Long
Rick Pastor
Marian Donato
Rose Marie Linan
Blas Calderon
Eric Turner
Mack Linan
Rene Maldonado
Chloe Sanders
Geraldine Rowe
Israel Lopez-Hernandez
Virgie Seiler
Pedro Castillo
ADVENT ORGAN SERIES 2017 | The final concert in
this series will be held on Wednesday, December 20 at 12 Noon in the Chapel. Jean Farris Fuller from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will perform. This is free and open to the public. Please join us for this 30 minute concerts! THANK YOU | Drive a Senior-North Central Austin
wishes to thank everyone at St. Louis Church for a successful and joyous concert! We held our 25th anniversary concert in the sanctuary on Friday evening, December 1, to benefit DAS. It was a great success, and all who attended really enjoyed it. Many thanks to Rick Gabrillo, Scott McNulty, and Bunny Newby for their invaluable help and support, and to the King's Choir and Ambrose Ringers for their performances. See you next December! 3
CHORAL VESPERS IS WEEKLY | Please join us on the First Sunday
of every month for Solemn Vespers with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. On succeeding Sundays we will have Choral Vespers without Benediction. Join us weekly for this beautiful, meditative way to end one week and begin another.
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Forming Our Faith ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL excellence in education pre k4 through 8th grade mrs. Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal
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Save the Dates! Saturday, February 10
St. Louis Catholic School students showed off their special moves, tricks, voices, and musical abilities at the talent show!
Green and White Night Dinner and Auction
Sunday, January 28 Open House
Thursday, February 1 Information Morning
Wednesday, March 7
Future Cougar Roundup Pre-K and K
Catholic Schools Week kicks off at the Honor Roll: Celebrating Catholic Schools Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 27 at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake featuring keynote speaker, Leah Darrow. For tickets, sponsorships, or to donate, visit www.csdatx.org Green and White Night Dinner and Auction will feature a sit down dinner, drinks, music, and a live and silent auction. Sponsorships and tables are available, call (512)614-6622 or www.slcsaustin.org St. Louis Catholic School invites everyone to our upcoming open house events. For more information or to schedule a tour, call (512)614-6622.
CLERICAL ENDOWMENT FUND CARDS offer a
year-long spiritual bouquet of Masses and daily prayers for the recipient as well as the person who buys the cards. Cards range in cost from $2-$100, and some are available in Spanish. All funds go toward the education of our seminarians; currently there are 37 men in some level of formation. Cards are available in the church office yearround. Many people use the card for almost any occasion – sacramental milestones, weddings, condolences, get well, etc. At this time of year, the $2 Christmas card is a wonderful way to remember family, friends and clergy.
Please support St. Louis Catholic School. Buy SCRIP/Gift cards after weekend English Masses. December 17, 2017
THE BASIC TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH PROGRAM
offers a general introduction to the theological principles found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Classes are Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., beginning January, 11. The total duration of the course is 30 hours. Students must complete all five classes in order to receive a certificate of completion. This program serves as the first step in basic adult formation for all ministry groups that seek evangelization and catechetical certification. The cost of the course is $10 for St. Louis Catechists and parish members. For this course you must have the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Bible. If you do not have them, we can provide them for you at an added cost of $25 for the Catechism and $5 for the Bible. Register and pay now at www.st-louis.org/theology
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Forming Our Faith 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 la oficina de los Ministerios Hispanos. ¡No pierda la oportunidad! ¡Lo esperamos! 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. Para más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade. MARRIED COUPLES | How would you like to spend a
weekend away with your spouse before the holidays – just the two of you? Away from everything: the kids, job, phone, bills and house? Plan to get away to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. It's a weekend for married couples who have a good marriage, but want a great marriage. To apply online visit: www.austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-635-1036.
LAS POSADAS | ¡Todos son bienvenidos a participar en
este Acontecimiento de Fe! Las Posadas son un medio para preparar nuestro corazón con alegría y oración para la venida de Jesucristo, y para recordar y vivir los momentos que pasaron José y María antes del Nacimiento de Jesús. Nuestras Posadas y Novena de Navidad tradicionales empiezan el día 16 al 24 de diciembre: los días 16- 23 en el Salón Wozniak; y el día 24 en la Capilla, donde la comunidad se prepara para asistir en procesión a la misa de Nochebuena a las 8:00 pm. ¡Los esperamos! LA FUNDACIÓN CLERICAL ENDOWMENT |
Ofrece tarjetas de ramilletes espirituales anuales de misas y oraciones diarias para quien las va a recibir y para quien compra las tarjetas. Las tarjetas tienen un costo de $2 a $100, y algunas están disponibles en español. Todos los fondos recaudados van hacia la educación de nuestros seminaristas; actualmente hay 37 hombres en diferentes niveles de formación religiosa. Las tarjetas están disponibles en la oficina de la iglesia durante todo el año. Muchas personas usan la tarjeta para casi cualquier ocasión: logros sacramentales, bodas, condolencias, deseos de recuperación, etc. En esta época del año, la tarjeta de Navidad de $2 es una forma maravillosa de recordar a familiares, amigos y clérigos.
THE KNIGHTS HAVE NEW COFFEE MUGS
for sale! They are for sale during all the K of C breakfasts which are the first three Sundays of each month. Cost is $25 per mug and will get you free coffee at all K of C breakfasts for 2018. Make sure to pick one up while supplies last. The money raised will go to our general charity account that gets reinvested in our parish. EL CURSO DE ENSEÑANZAS BÁSICAS DE LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA, ofrece una introducción
general a los principios teológicos del Catecismo. Incluye: Introducción a las Sagradas Escrituras; El Credo; La Liturgia y Los Sacramentos; Moralidad ADULT CONFIRMATION | If you've been baptized Cristiana; Oración y Espiritualidad. but you haven't received Confirmation, join us for a 14Clases son martes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m., empiece martes 9 de week journey into full communion. Come find out more enero. Cada uno de los cinco segmentos requiere 6 horas de January 10 at 7pm in the Parish Education Center behind instrucción, distribuidas en 3 clases de 2 horas de duración. the Parish offices. La duración total del curso es de 30 horas. Este programa es el primer paso en la formación básica para adultos que BECOMING CATHOLIC | If you'd like to learn more buscan la certificación de catequesis y evangelización. about the Catholic faith or becoming Catholic at St. Louis Inscripciones online: www.st-louis.org/theology Catholic Church, please contact Tom Carani. 5
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feet on Our Faith PILGRIMAGE TO SAN JUAN, TEXAS | January
SOCIAL MINISTRIES needs help during the week day
with picking up donations and with weighing, sorting, stocking and cleaning items we receive from Target stores and other donations. Please contact bea.delarosa@st-louis. org for more information.
Tuna, Mac 'n Cheese, soup (of any flavor), rolled/instant oats, canned meat (tuna salmon, spam and chicken), white rice, brown rice, corn, peanut butter and dry pinto beans. We could also use EMPTY & CLEAN laundry bottles. Please drop off at the Social Ministries building off of St Joseph’s Blvd. between 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
13-14, 2018 - St. Louis ACTS Ministry is hosting an overnight pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle Shrine. Join us as we pray, reflect, tour the Basilica and attend Mass, and more. The cost is $90 which includes transportation and lodging. Meals are not included but can be purchased at the Basilica Cafe. Drop off payment in the Church office. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, contact Marcy Ritchie at siliconrules@yahoo.com or Daniel Riley at Daniel. riley1@g.austincc.edu
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND | Take time
THE GUARDIANS will meet on Dec 20, from 9:30am-
PICK UP ONE BEFORE YOU’RE DONE
to reinvigorate your marriage at Marriage Encounter Weekend! This is your chance to focus on your spouse, improve your communication, deepen your intimacy, and spend quality time together, free of distractions. Cedarbrake Retreat Center Friday 2/16/2018 - Sunday 2/18/2018 Cost: $100 (includes room and food) www.austinme.org HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in Grades 9-12 are
invited to attend this year's Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) entitled "Fully Alive" February 2-4 in Waco. The cost of the event is $120 and includes meals, transportation, lodging, conference fee and the conference t-shirt. A $40 non-refundable deposit is due by Dec. 8 and can be paid in the Religious Education Office or online. For more information contact Alissa Molina. L A N D M A R K W E D D I N G ANNIVERSARIES
celebrated in 2017 will be recognized at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Holy Family, December 31st. Special certificates signed by the Bishop will be presented to couples, honoring their commitment to the Sacrament of Marriage. If you and your spouse are married in the Catholic Church and celebrated a special anniversary (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 or more) this year, please send us your names and date of marriage to evelyn.mcnair@st-louis.org or call (512) 454-0384 x 209. Deadline to submit names is December 17th. December 17, 2017
1:00pm in Wozniak Hall, room 1. This will be our Christmas luncheon with Guest Scott McNulty and Tony Garcia treating the seniors to Christmas Carols. Please bring a gift to exchange and covered dish to share or dessert for our meal. All seniors are invited to attend. Please R.S.V.P to seniors@st-louis.org or call the church office at 512-454- 0384. JOIN THE ST. LOUIS YOUNG ADULT GROUP! Our
ministry helps young Catholics in their 20's and 30's to get more active at the parish and also grow in their faith. We have different activities and social gatherings. Join us for brunch after the 9:30 a.m. Mass or our monthly lunch after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Meet us at the Welcome Desk. To see a full list of events and happenings, Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SLYAAustin or email us at youngadults@st-louis.org. Single, dating, married, we can help you grow in your Catholic faith! THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARE SELLING TAMALES after the
6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Masses during the first three Sundays of each month in Wozniak Hall. Cost for a dozen will be $7. If you are unable to pick up your tamales at the above times, please call Kirby Krause at 512-4199530 or Jim Horvath at 512-454-1034 to schedule other arrangements. LAST WEEKEND FOR ADVENT GIVING TREES! All items should be
returned (unwrapped) with their tags no later than Monday, December 18 th for disbursement before Christmas. Thank you to all who have bought presents for our neighbors in need!
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Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday December 18 Readings: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Masses: 7 a.m. Jim Dunlap+ Tuesday December 19 Readings: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Richard Bernal+ 6 p.m. George & Maria Kandrin+ Wednesday December 20 Readings: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Masses: 7 a.m. Maureen Williams+ Thursday December 21 | Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church Readings: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Leroy Antoine Sr.+ 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Betty Searaway+ Friday December 22 Readings: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Masses: 7 a.m. Cesario Cantu Saturday December 23 | Saint John of Kanty, Priest Readings: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14; Lk 1:57-66 Masses: 8 a.m. Silvia Cantu & Family 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Gilbert Velasquez+/Diane Velasquez Birthday 7 p.m. Orphan Souls+/Porfirio Sanchez+ Sunday December 24 | Fourth Sunday of Advent Readings: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or Mt 1:18-25 Masses: 7:30 a.m. St. Louis Parishioners and Clergy 9:30 a.m. Michael & Maureen Williams+ 11:30 a.m. J.J. Gonzalez+ 4 p.m. Saenz Family Deceased+ 6 p.m. Eleazar Garza+ 8 p.m. Miscarried baby+ 12 a.m. Rudy & Marie Saenz+
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Generous Hearts 12/2-12/3 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Prior Year Actual
Variance Over (Under)
$59,509.48 $59,509.48 $885,442.00
$46,859.89 $46,859.89 $865,490.28
$12,649.59 $12,649.59 $19,951.72
Ministry Programs Catholic Campaign Farm Flowers Food Pantry Friends of King's Music Mobile Loaves & Fishes Retired Clergy School Trust Fund
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