December 24, 2017 Bulletin

Fourth Sunday of

Advent

Building the Kingdom

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.)

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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)

HOLY FAMILY COLLECTION will be held on December 30-31 and benefits various

family services within the Diocese of Austin, including maternity homes, foster care programs and adoption services that help expectant mothers and children in need. These important programs promote our Catholic values of respect for all human life. Your support is appreciated. Please place your special envelope for this purpose in the regular collection that weekend.

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

GENTLEMEN, LOOKING FOR THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN POSSIBLY GIVE THAT SPECIAL LADY IN YOUR LIFE? How about a personal encounter

Scott McNulty, Principal Organist scott.mcnulty@st-louis.org ext. 202

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.

Sumayah Abullarade, Director of Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org ext. 216

YEAR-END-CONTRIBUTIONS will be accepted through

Rick Gabrillo, Director of Sacred Music rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org ext. 202

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

the regular Sunday Masses on December 31. Thank you to all our wonderful parishioners who have supported us with their stewardship of time, talent and money throughout 2017!

Your generosity allows us to grow our ministries, maintain our beautiful campus buildings and grounds, and reach out to the community, building the Kingdom of God on Burnet Road!

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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!

Shida Ziri Israel Lopez-Hernandez Mark Griffith Juliana Isabell Hord Joseph Villarreal Jr. Teresa Jones Daniel Caballero Salustio Osorio Peggy Stout Isidoro Pineda Rosa Estrada Bill Farnan Lorenzo Cortez Emery Gay Jose L. Bravo Anita Leon Melinda Becker Minnie Miles Rigoberto Cortez Ernestine Garcia Merle Miles Ramon Hernandez Zackery Furr Maggie Gonzalez Lucy Hernandez Esther Prado Maria Vazquez Ron Lipiec Irene Marion Ellie Foley Sharon Mitchell Cynthia London Irma Lobato Kathy Strickland Audrey London Walter Grona Poly Gonzalez Eduardo Lyon Mary Lou Tierney Zack Foster Vickie Enos Melva Flores Blake Chambers Mike Kam Cecilia Harris Mary Robledo Reyna Galvan Robert Rivera Leyla Naderi Jorge Galvan Alicia Castro Henry Choe Michelle Pechacek Dolores Castello Hector Sandoval Martha Pechacek Eugene Soliz III Kevin Perrusquia Margaret Lara Jean Collins Raul Esquivel Liz Heuertz Pat Long Erick Aigner Pete Garcia Rose Marie Linan MaryJane Segrets Marian Donato Mack Linan Rick Pastor Eric Turner Geraldine Rowe Blas Calderon Chloe Sanders Rene Maldonado Virgie Seiler Pedro Castillo Please also pray for the recently deceased

• Anne Chick • OFFICE CLOSURES | Church Offices will be closed ADULT CONFIRMATION | If you've been baptized

but you haven't received Confirmation, join us for a 14week journey into full communion. Come find out more January 10 at 7pm in the Parish Education Center behind the Parish offices.

between Christmas and New Year’s in order that our parish staff can enjoy time with their families. Daily Masses will be held as usual from Tuesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 31. Please note that on Monday, January 1, there will only be two Masses for the Holy Day of Mary at 9:30am (English) and 11:30am (Spanish). Church offices resume regular hours on Tuesday, January 2.

BECOMING CATHOLIC | If you'd like to learn more

about the Catholic faith or becoming Catholic at St. Louis Catholic Church, please contact Tom Carani.

Please support St. Louis Catholic School. Buy SCRIP/Gift cards after weekend English Masses.

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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

St. Louis Home & School Association invites you to the 2018 Dinner and Auction

1920s NIGHT at the GREEN & WHITE February 10, 2018 Take a step back in time to the Roaring 1920s

DoubleTree Hotel

6505 IH-35 North, Austin 78752

Doors Open at 6:30 pm

Visit online at slcsaustin.org or ask at the SCRIP table

Catholic Schools Week kicks off at the Honor Roll: Celebrating Catholic Schools Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake featuring keynote speaker, Leah Darrow. For tickets, sponsorships, or to donate, visit www.csdatx.org Tell them you’re with St. Louis!

The annual Green and White Night Dinner and Auction to benefit St. Louis Catholic School will be held on Saturday, February 10. The evening will feature a sit down dinner, drinks, music, and a live and silent auction. Sponsorships and tables are available. For more information, call (512)614-6622 or www.slcsaustin.org

St. Louis Catholic School invites everyone to our upcoming open house events. January 28 open house after all Masses, February 1 – Prospective Family Information Morning, and March 7 – Future Cougar Round Up for incoming Pre-K and K Students. For more information or to schedule a tour, call (512)614-6622.

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Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS

de adultos y familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216

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.

DISCERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES for Men and

Women are coming in February for those interested in priesthood or consecrated life. Call the Diocesan Vocations Office to register at (512) 949-2430 for the programs below.

Project Andrew will be held February 17 at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. This is a day for Catholic men, ages 16 to 45, interested in learning more about the priesthood, discernment and seminary life. There will be time for prayer, testimonies by priests and seminarians, Mass and lunch.

Project Miriam will be held February 24 at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. Single, Catholic women between the ages of 16 to 45 are invited to learn more about Mary’s joyful “yes” to God and how that is lived out in religious life. The day will include prayer, testimonials by religious sisters, Mass and lunch.

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.

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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.

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 Cristiana; Oración y Espiritualidad.

Clases son martes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m., empiece martes 9 de enero. Cada uno de los cinco segmentos requiere 6 horas de instrucción, distribuidas en 3 clases de 2 horas de duración.

La duración total del curso es de 30 horas. Este programa es el primer paso en la formación básica para adultos que buscan la certificación de catequesis y evangelización.

Inscripciones online: www.st-louis.org/theology 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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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 FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will not meet on December

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 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.

L A N D M A R K W E D D I N G ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to all those who celebrated landmark wedding anniversaries this year. Those who notified us of their anniversary will receive certificates signed

by Bishop Joe Vasquez at the 11:30am Mass December 31st. Thank you for your example and faithfulness to the Sacrament of Marriage! If you miss picking up your certificate, stop by the Church Office during the week.

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27. Have a safe holiday and see you in January. The Friendship Circle will meet on Jan 3rd for pizza and bingo in Wozniak Hall, 9:30-1:00pm. All seniors are invited to join us. Please bring a salad or dessert to share at the meal.

For more information on the Friendship Circle email seniors@st-louis.org.

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.

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.

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 and can be paid in the Religious Education Office or online. For more information contact alissa.molina@st-louis.org

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Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday Readings:

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December 25 | The Nativity of the Lord Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 9:30 a.m.

Cyril Rosipal+ 11:30 a.m. Mario Bustos+ December 26 | Saint Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17; Mt 10:17-22 11:15 a.m.

Confessions 12 p.m.

Thanksgiving for Sacred Heart of Jesus 6 p.m.

Joseph Duong Denh Diep December 27 | Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 7 a.m.

William Nezzio+ December 28 | The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:5—2:2; Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m.

Mary Catherine Friday+ 5 p.m.

Confessions 6 p.m.

Anna Duong Thi Mai December 29 | Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord / Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 7 a.m.

Carolyn Nezzio December 30 | Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Lk 2:36-40 8 a.m.

M/M Cecilio Gonzalez+ 8:30 a.m.

Confessions 3:30 p.m.

Confessions 5 p.m.

Israel Silva+ December 31 | The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40 or, for Year B, Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40 6 a.m.

Anna Duong Thi Mai 7:30 a.m.

Joseph Chu Van Trinh 9:30 a.m.

Saenz families 11:30 a.m. Gloria Garza 1:30 p.m. Pro Populo 5 p.m.

Amparo del Rio+ 7 p.m.

Vespers

Generous Hearts

12/9-12/10 Month to date Year to date

Actual Collection

Prior Year Actual

Variance Over (Under)

$37,619.56 $97,129.04 $923,061.56

$53,782.67 $100,642.56 $919,272.95

($16,163.11) ($3,513.52) $3,788.61

Ministry Programs

Thank you Building Fund $125.00 for all you do to Farm $181.00 support our parish Flowers $463.00 Food Pantry and put feet on $1,217.00 Friends of King's Music $210.00 our faith!

Immaculate Conception $5,980.39 $3,806.59 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $597.00 Social Ministries School Trust Fund $548.00 St. Vincent de Paul $1,900.00

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