THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter February 11, 2018 • 6 th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lent 2018 FEBRUARY 14 - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
LENTEN DISCIPLINES AND DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS
All services will have distribution of ashes.
Catholics who are 18 to 59 years old are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting refers to the quantity of food eaten. Traditionally, fasting calls for refraining from eating between meals and consuming only one full meal per day. Some food is permitted which will not equal another full meal. The U.S. Catholic bishops also call for all Catholics 14 years and older to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the Fridays of Lent. Abstinence forbids the consumption of meat, but not of eggs, milk products or condiments made of animal fat.
6:30am
Mass (Bilingual)
8:00am
School Mass
12:00pm Liturgy of the Word (No Communion) 6:00pm
English Mass
8:00pm
Spanish Mass
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES Please join us at these special reconciliation services before Easter. Wednesday, March 7
1:30pm and 7:00pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS / VIA CRUCIS Stations
Fridays at 2:00pm or 7:00pm (Chapel) February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 (Chapel)
Via Crucis Thursdays immediately after 6pm Spanish Mass February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 (Chapel). 1
Collection for Catholic Higher Education will be taken up Feb. 17-18. It benefits campus ministries at universities in the Diocese of Austin, as they bring the Good News to future leaders of our Church and Society. Place your envelope for this purpose in the regular collection. Collection for World and Home Missions will be taken up on Ash Wednesday, benefiting Black and Native American Home Missions, Catholic Home Missions, and Missions in Latin America, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe. Your generosity is appreciated as we reach out at home and abroad, bringing the Word of God to our missions.
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CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Douglas Jeffers, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Rob Embry, Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfredo Villa, Deacon Rev. Dr. Al Cuevas, Deacon Rev. Mr. Javier Maldonado, Deacon
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. (Español), 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. (Español) Choral Vespers: 7 p.m. Weekdays: English: 7:00 a.m. (M, W, F), 12:00 p.m. (T & Th), 8:00 a.m. (Sat) Español: 6:00 p.m. (Jueves) 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
PARISH OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 7601 Burnet Road, Austin, 78757 512-454-0384 SCHOOL OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 2114 St. Joseph Blvd., Austin, 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.) EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. 512-614-6544 www.st-louis.org/ecdc FEBRUARY 11, 2018
THIS WEEK AT ST. LOUIS
The King’s Tavern
Monday, February 12
Las Enseñanzas Basicas Martes, Febrero 13 de la fe Católica
7:30 p.m. (Casa Chapala)
7:00 p.m. (Salón Wozniak)
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 14 See cover for times.
Via Crucis
Jueves, Febrero 15
6:45 p.m. (Capilla)
Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith
Thursday, February 15
7:00 p.m. (Wozniak Hall)
Stations of the Cross
Friday, February 16
2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
Fish Fry Dinner Friday, February 16 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Wozniak Hall) Seminarian Series Monday, February 19 7:00 p.m. (Wozniak Hall, Youth Room)
THE KING’S TAVERN The King’s Tavern at Casa Chapala (9041 Research Blvd) is back on February 12th! Come enjoy happy hour with your St. Louis community as we hear a talk about God’s work in our lives. Sister Maria Fatima, OP: “God Wants Your Heart: The Power of Authentic Surrender” Patio opens: 6:30 p.m. Talk starts: 7:30 p.m. Q&A: 8:00 p.m. Make sure to invite a friend! All are welcome, and the evening is family friendly.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER CAMPAIGN
Begins on Ash Wednesday. Registrations will be taken Feb. 1011 at St. Louis or go to www.centraltexascoalition.com. This volunteer based prayer campaign draws attention to the injustice of abortion through three simple avenues: prayer and fasting, community outreach and education, and constant peaceful vigil.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Accepting applications for 8 months to 3 year olds Call 512-614-6544 or visit www.st-louis.org/ecdc SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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WELCOME // BIENVENIDO Welcome to St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School. We are glad you’re here! We invite anyone here for the first time, or new to the parish, to stop by our Welcome Desk as you exit to the left in the narthex. Existing parishioners needing ministry information are asked to stop there too. We hope that you may find warmth and happiness in our parish and we look forward to getting to know you personally. Bienvenido a St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School. ¡Estamos contentos de que estés aquí! Invitamos a cualquiera que esté aquí por primera vez o nuevo en la parroquia a pasar por nuestro Escritorio de bienvenida al salir a la izquierda en el narthex. Además, a los feligreses existentes que deseen información sobre unirse a ministerios se les pide que pasen por aquí. Oramos para que encuentres calidez y felicidad en nuestra parroquia y esperamos poder llegar a conocerte personalmente.
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INVITATION TO SERVE
Adoration Ministry We have open hours in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, located on the south end of the narthex. Contact adoration@st-louis.org for more information. Altar Guild Meet weekly on Friday or Saturday to prepare the Church for weekend Masses. For more information, contact Elizabeth Polito at Elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org or (512) 454-0384 x 213. Brass Polishing Volunteer on your own schedule, polishing the candles, processional torches, bookstand, thurible, incense boat, and Eagle Lecterns. For information and training, contact Norma Sigler at nsigler4710@att.net or (512) 339-7643. Flower Guild Members of this ministry work in teams to prepare the incredible floral arrangements that grace our altar area. For more information or to volunteer contact Marilyn Hamilton at djh5502000@yahoo.com or (512) 342-8416. Food Pantry Donations needed of mac n’ cheese, canned soup, rolled/instant oats, canned meat (tuna, salmon, spam and chicken), white or brown rice, corn, peanut butter and dry pinto beans. We could also use empty and clean laundry bottles. Please drop off at the Social Ministries building, Mon-Fri, between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Social Ministries We need help during the week day picking up donations and weighing, sorting, stocking and cleaning items we receive. Contact bea.delarosa@st-louis.org for more information. St. Louis Farm Have you raked your yard this winter? St. Louis Farm uses dried leaves for mulch in the winter months and your yard waste could help us out! Drop off securely bagged leaves at the St. Joseph Blvd gate near Hardy Street (at the very back of the St. Louis campus), and we’ll do the rest.
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VOCATIONS CHALICE PROGRAM Our Vocations Chalice Program welcomes parish households and families to sign up for one week of prayer for religious vocations. Receive the Traveling Chalice at the weekend Mass of your choice and commit to praying daily that week for an increase in religious vocations. Return the Vocations Chalice to the Church Office on Friday so it can be shared with the next scheduled family. Name: __________________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________ Contact Phone: __________________________________________________________ Preferred Weekend Mass: __________________________________________________ Turn in to the Church Off ice or send information to Catholic Vocations Advocates at CVAATX@gmail.com
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF:
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Alicia Castro
Zack Foster
Irene Marion
Rose Marie Linan
Blake Chambers
Cynthia London
Mack Linan
Mary Robledo
Audrey London
Rita Guerrero
Leyla Naderi
Eduardo Lyon
Jean Price
Henry Choe
Michelle Pechacek
Judith Fournoy
Hector Sandoval
Martha Pechacek
Mary Sisson
Kevin Perrusquia
Harold Hans
Raul Esquivel
Margaret Lara
Paul Alvarez
Erick Aigner
Loraine Reese
MaryJane Segrets
Shida Ziri
Rick Pastor
Juliana Isabelle Hord
Blas Calderon
Daniel Caballero
Rene Maldonado
Isidoro Pineda
Israel Lopez-
Lorenzo Cortez
Hernandez
Anita Leon
Joseph Villarreal Jr.
Rigoberto Cortez
Salustio Osorio
Peggy Stout
Ramon Hernandez
Rosa Estrada
Bill Farnan
Lucy Hernandez
Emery Gay
Jose L. Bravo
Ron Lipiec
Melinda Becker
Minnie Miles
Sharon Mitchell
Ernestine Garcia
Maggie Gonzalez
Kathy Strickland
Zackery Furr
Maria Vazquez
Poly Gonzalez
Esther Prado
Walter Grona
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Liz Heuertz Pete Garcia Marian Donato Eric Turner Chloe Sanders Virgie Seiler Mark Griffith Teresa Jones
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St. Louis Catholic School students participated in the school Science Fair on January 18. There were many well thought out projects that have been selected to move on to the Austin Regional Science Fair, a very prestigious fair where participants will have the opportunity to advance to the state level, national level ,and even potentially compete globally. Middle school students will also get the chance to compete at the Diocesan wide Science Fair in April.
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, March 7, 8:00 a.m. - Future Cougar Round Up and Open House for Pre-K, K, and Montessori students Saturday, April 21 - Cougar Chase 5K and Kids K Friday, April 27 - Cougar Classic Golf Tournament - More information available soon on how to register!
SAVE THE DATE 2018 St. Louis
COUGAR CL ASSIC
friday, april 27
terravista golf club
TIME
COST
1:30 PM
125 individual 500 team
$ $
shotgun start
for more info email: jessica.chaffee@slcsaustin.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ANUNCIOS Ministerios Hispanos
Women of Faith
• El ministerio del Via Crucis les hace una cordial invitacion para participar en la representacion del Via Crucis en el Viernes Santo. Las practicas se llevaran a cabo cada sabado en las canchas de la iglesia a las 5:00 p.m.
• A women’s spiritual enrichment group that explores the feminine genius of being created in God’s image. The evening Women of Faith group’s first meeting is Feb. 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the school library. We will be reading and discussing, How to Listen When God is Speaking by Fr. Mitch Pacwa. Contact Vickie at vicsmailbox@sbcglobal.net for more information.
• Los Caballeros de Colón Consejo #5967 vuelven a servir su tradicional pescado frito todos los viernes de Cuaresma. Desde el 16 de febrero hasta el 23 de marzo, en el Salón Wozniak, los platos incluyen bagre frito, papas fritas, frijoles, ensalada de col, hushpuppies, té helado y café. El plato grande cuesta $12, mediano $11, mayores de 65 años $9, niños de 10 años o menores $6. Las Damas Auxiliares de los Caballeros de Colón venderán postres a precios muy accesibles. El horario es de 5.30 p.m. a 7.30 p.m. • Las ensñanzas basicas de la fe catolica este programa es el primer paso en la formación básica para adultos en todos los ministerios que buscan la evangelización y la certificación de catequesis. El curso de Enseñanzas Básicas de la Iglesia Católica, ofrece una introducción general a los principios teológicos del Catecismo. Si no está interesado en tomar clases para la certificación y/o obtener créditos, puede elegir los temas que le interesen y asistir solo a estas clases. Contacte a Beatriz Franceschi en beatriz.franceschi@st-louis.org si tiene preguntas sobre las clases de español. Español: Martes de 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. • El Credo (Febrero 13) • La Liturgia y Los Sacramentos (Febrero 20 y 27, Marzo 6) • La Vida en Cristo. Vida Moral (Marzo 20, Abril 3 y 10) • Oración y Espiritualidad (Abril 17 y 24, Mayo 01) Knights of Columbus • Knights of Columbus Council #5967 will be offering their “Famous Fish Fry Dinners” Fridays during Lent in Wozniak Hall. The first dinner is February 16. Dinners include fried catfish, french fries, pinto beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and iced tea/coffee. Large plates are $12, medium plates $11, senior plates $9 (65 years or older) and child plates $6 (children 10 and under). The KC Ladies Auxiliary will also offer desserts. Dinners are served 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Retreats • Women’s A.C.T.S. Retreat – A personal encounter with our Lord, fellowship with like-minded women, lots of fun, food and faith building. The retreat will be held February 22-25th at Down Home Ranch. Cost for the retreat is $175 (down payment of $50 will secure your spot). Includes transportation, meals and lodging. No one will be turned away based on cost! Note that availability however, is limited. For more information please contact Yvonne Ojeda, Director, at yojeda0809@gmail.com or at 512-740-3799. Seniors • The Friendship Circle will meet Feb. 14th in Wozniak Hall, from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for games and good conversation. Please bring a snack to share with morning coffee. All parish members over 50 years are welcome. For more information, contact seniors@st-louis.org or call 512-454-0384. Women’s Club • Lenten Reflection and Soup - All St. Louis women are invited to attend as Seminarian Will Rooney shares a reflection on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in Wozinak Hall. The refection will be followed by soup and fellowship. Conferences • Catholic Men’s Conference – Feb. 17 at St. William’s. Register at www.centexcatholic.com • Women’s Lenten Conference – Feb. 17 at San Jose. Register at ruiz_lydia49@yahoo.com
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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28
1/
27
1/
Under
$13,130.14
Over
$1,218,164.63
Variance:
$1,231,294.77
$(10,667.89)
Budget
$141,882.89
$1,537.59
$30,097.64
Actual Collection
$31,635.23
Monday February 12 Readings: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76; Mk 8:11-13 Masses: 7 a.m. John Duda+ Tuesday February 13 Readings: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Fred McNair+ / Maria de Lourdes Martinez+ Wednesday February 14 | Ash Wednesday Readings: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Masses: 6:30 a.m. Joyce Bryant+ 8 a.m. Sonny Beyer+ 12 p.m. Liturgy of the Word 6 p.m. Eleazar Garza+ 8 p.m, Adrian Suarez+ Thursday February 15 Readings: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 9:22-25 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Ellen Abraham+ 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Reymundo Terrero+ 6:30 p.m. Via Crucis Friday February 16 Readings: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Masses: 7 a.m. Rita Keckler+ 2 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday February 17 Readings: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:27-32 Masses: 8 a.m. Luis Alfredo Martinez+ 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Britny Gaona+ Sunday February 18 | First Sunday of Lent Readings: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 Masses: 6 a.m. Christensen Deceased+ 7:30 a.m. Lupe G. Pena+ 9:30 a.m. Isabel Fiebrich+ 11:30 a.m. Majid Hemmasi+ 1:30 p.m. Movimiento Familiar Cristiano 5 p.m. Pro Populo 7 p.m. Vespers
STEWARDSHIP
$152,550.78
MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS
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Additional Contributions to Ministries for 1/27-1/28: Building Fund Fund Building $1,009.64 Building Catholic Spirit Fund Catholic Spirit $170.00 Catholic Spirit Flowers Flowers $10.00 Flowers Food Pantry Food Pantry $120.00 Food Pantry Mobile LoavesLoaves & Fishes Mobile & Fishes $20.0 Mobile Loaves & Fishes School Trust Fund School Trust $428.00 School Trust Fund Fund Social Ministries Social Ministries $453.75 Social Ministries St. de Paul St. Vincent de Paul St.Vincent Vincent de Paul $166.00
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