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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.) 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 THE HOLY DAY OF MARY, January 1st, will be celebrated with two
Masses on that Monday: 9:30am (English) and 11:30am (Spanish). All the Masses on Sunday, December 31st will be for Holy Family, and with Choral Vespers at 7:00pm, there will be no opportunity for a Vigil Mass in anticipation of the Holy Day. Please join us at one of the two scheduled Masses on New Year’s Day. FAREWELL FATHER ALBERTO! With regret, we bid
farewell to Fr. Alberto Carbajal who has been with us the last two and a half years. He begins his new assignment this week as a Parochial Vicar at St. Albert the Great Parish, just north of us. He is replacing Fr. Francisco Rodriguez, who has been transferred as the administrator/ pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Temple. Please pray for both these men as they transition into their new jobs. A Farewell Party will be held this weekend, as announced from the pulpit.
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
OFFICE CLOSURES | Church Offices will be closed New Year’s Day, January 1st.
Offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, January 2nd. The Priests and Parish Staff wish all parishioners a 2018 of countless blessings! Happy New Year! 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 • Sophia Marie Giere • THE KNIGHTS HAVE NEW COFFEE MUGS
ADULT CONFIRMATION | If you've been baptized
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.
BECOMING CATHOLIC | If you'd like to learn more
CHORAL VESPERS IS WEEKLY | Please join us on the First Sunday
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. 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. 3
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. December 31, 2017
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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. KUDOS TO TWO PARISHIONERS! We give thanks to
these members who are offering their time and service to the greater Austin Diocese. Deacon Rob Embry has been appointed as a member of the Deacon Advisory Committee by Bishop Joe Vasquez. The term of his appointment is for 3 years. This Committee advises the Bishop on all matters related to permanent deacons, oversees continuing formation programs for deacons, assists in the development of policies applicable to ordained permanent deacons and engages in research or work related to the permanent diaconate as the Diocese may request. Mrs. Susan Morris has been appointed by Bishop Vasquez to the Black Catholic Advisory Committee for a term ending June 2019. A key objective of this committee is to promote a vibrant ministry that will spiritually nurture and sustain Black Catholics, ensuring the survival, growth and liturgical expression of Black Catholics who originated from Africa, Haiti, North and South America or elsewhere.
VOTER REGISTRATION COMING TO ST. LOUIS
January 13-14 after the 5pm Vigil on Saturday and from 9am-2pm on Sunday that weekend. Potential voters must be age 18 and older, a Texas resident and US citizen with some form of identification. If you do not have a Voter Registration Card, we urge you to take advantage of this opportunity for upcoming 2018 elections. 5
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 MLK MASS JANUARY 13TH | A Mass commemorating
the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated January 13th at 5:30pm at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. Bishop Curtis Guillory of Beaumont will be the homilist. RETREAT – OLDER TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS |
Together Encounter Christ (TEC) will be held Jan. 13-15 at Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center in Burnet. Older teens and young adults are invited to ignite their relationship with God during this weekend of prayer and witness. The cost is $100 per person and scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.tec-ctx.org
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feet on Our Faith 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.
PILGRIMAGE TO SAN JUAN, TEXAS | January
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 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. 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. December 31, 2017
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.
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. 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 January 1 | Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Readings: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Masses: 9:30 a.m. Joseph Chu Van Trinh 11:30 a.m. Anna Duong Thi Mai Tuesday January 2 | Saint Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church Readings: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 1:19-28 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Frankie Hyzak+ 6 p.m. Leandro Orona+ Wednesday January 3 | The Most Holy Name of Jesus Readings: 1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6; Jn 1:29-34 Masses: 7 a.m. Louis Struble+ Thursday January 4 | Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton, Religious Readings: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; Jn 1:35-42 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Judith Vrazel+ 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Leandro Orona+ Friday January 5 | Saint John Neumann, Bishop Readings: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Jn 1:43-51 Masses: 7 a.m. Joseph Nguyen Chu Jonathan 8 a.m. School Mass – Librado Buentello Family Deceased Saturday January 6 | Saint André Bessette Readings: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 Masses: 8 a.m. Joseph Nguyen Chu Justin 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Sofia Campos Birthday Sunday January 7 | The Epiphany of the Lord Readings: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Masses: 6 a.m. Raymundo Meza+ 7:30 a.m. Gilbert C. Velasquez+ 9:30 a.m. Joseph Chu Van Trinh 11:30 a.m. Anna Duong Thi Mai 1:30 p.m. Joseph Michael Nguyen 5 p.m. Pro Populo 7 p.m. Solemn Vespers with Benediction
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Generous Hearts 12/16-12/17 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Prior Year Actual
Variance Over (Under)
$62,474.07 $159,603.11 $985,535.63
$41,509.36 $142,151.92 $960,782.31
$20,964.71 $17,451.19 $24,753.32
Ministry Programs
Thank you Farm $150.00 for all you do to Flowers $347.00 support our parish Food Pantry $10,384.00 Friends of King's Music and put feet on $50.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $140.00 our faith! Our Lady of Guadalupe $2,973.61 $966.00 Retired Clergy $450.00 Social Ministries School Trust Fund $725.23 St. Vincent de Paul $1,566.00
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