Building the Kingdom
St. Louis king of france Catholic Church & School
CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Alberto Carbajal, Parochial Vicar Rev. Richard Tijerina, In Residence
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. 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. 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. Business Office
Brenda Beltran, Business Administrator
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Childhood Ministry
Beatriz Franceschi, Director
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Early Childhood Ministry
Margaret English-Knipp, Co-Director
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Angelica Cordova, Interim Co-Director
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Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry
Sumayah Abullarade, Director
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Ministerial Discipleship
Elizabeth Polito, Director
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Music
Rick Gabrillo, Director x202
Principal Organist
Scott McNulty
Senior Ministry
Wanda Alexander, Coordinator
Social Ministry
Bea Dela Rosa, Director
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Call Office x265
St. Louis Catholic School
Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal
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Youth Ministry
Elena Murdock
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Forming Our Faith MASS TIMES, READINGS & INTENTIONS Monday February 20 Readings: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Masses: 7 a.m. Augustine De La Rosa Birthday Tuesday February 21 | Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Readings: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Masses: 11:15am Confessions 12 p.m. Ramiro Medina+ 1:30 p.m. School 1st Penance 6 p.m. Gabriel de Jesus Rodriguez+ Wednesday February 22 | The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle Readings: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6; Mt 16:13-19 Masses: 7 a.m. Linda Rodriguez Birthday Thursday February 23 | Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr Readings: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Mk 9:41-50 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Jane Walsh 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Ma. De Lourdes Martinez+ Friday February 24 Readings: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Masses: 7 a.m. Albert Nittouer 8 a.m. School Mass Saturday February 25 Readings: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18; Mk 10:13-16 Masses: 8 a.m. John Kautz+ 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Mary Jo Sladecek+ Sunday February 26 | Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 Masses: 6 a.m. T. M. John+ 7:30 a.m. Joseph Grona+ 9:30 a.m. Juani Moran+ 11:30 a.m. Sr. Maria Rosa Mbachu+ 1:30 p.m. Ernesto Medina Birthday 5 p.m. Pro Populo Compline 9 p.m. FEED YOUR FAMILY AND FUNDRAISE for the NEW Early
Childhood Development Center Playgrounds! Sunday, February 26, Wayback Burgers (2525 W. Anderson Ln. #135) in the Northcross Shopping Center will hold an all-day fundraiser for St. Louis ECDC! Wayback Burgers, a Mom-and- Pop local Austin burger joint, will donate 10% of the first 50 meals and 20% of any over 50, so the more hungry families that attend, the more we raise for our new playgrounds. You don't even have to say you are from St. Louis (although it wouldn't hurt) - they are donating from the entire day's sales! Thank you Wayback Burgers! Wayback Burgers is open 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. February 19, 2017
Generous Hearts
2/4-2/5 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Budget
Variance Over (Under)
$50,456.14 $47,483.22 $50,456.14 $47,483.22 $1,268,620.77 $1,247,088.73
$2,972.92 $2,972.92 $21,532.04
Ministry Programs
$253.00 Building Fund Pledges $15.00 Catholic Spirit $80.00 Farm Ministry $870.00 Food Pantry Mobile Loaves & Fishes $890.00 $1,496.00 School Trust Fund $325.00 Social Ministries $325.00 St. Vincent de Paul
Thank you for all you do to support our parish and put feet on our faith!
2017 AT THE ST. LOUIS FARM | As 2017 begins, make it
a resolution to help out at St. Louis Farm! The winter months are a great opportunity to volunteer -- the weather is cooler, the Farm is full of tasks large and small, and volunteering is a great way to give back after Christmas feasting. We'll be having a monthly Saturday Work Day on February 25 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. We'll have refreshments, fellowship, seasoned volunteers to guide you, and you can help us provide fresh vegetables for the Food Pantry! Mark your calendars, pull on a sweatshirt, and come on out -- we're located on the church property near the corner of St. Joseph and Hardy Street. For more info, follow us on Facebook or send us an email at stlouisfarmatx@gmail.com. EIM WORKSHOP | All clergy and paid staff, and all
volunteers working with youth and vulnerable adults, at any parish or diocesan location, are required to complete a onetime Application for Ministry prior to beginning their work/ service and attend an EIM workshop within 60 days of submitting the application. An ENGLISH EIM Workshop will be held Saturday, March 4 at 10 a.m. in Wozniak Hall – arrive promptly as the workshop will start on time and late arrivals will not be permitted entrance. Directions on how to pre-register or submit an application can be found here: www.st-louis.org/eim K OF C BREAKFAST | Each month the St. Louis Knights of
Columbus make fabulous breakfasts for our Parish. Proceeds from the first 3 Sundays in February will go to the St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center’s Playground Fund! Enjoy a morning free from cooking and cleaning, and help enrich our youngest parishioners’ new playground spaces!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Forty days with God Ash Wednesday Services
March 1, All services will have distribution of ashes. 6:30 a.m. Mass (Bilingual) 8:00 a.m. School Mass 12:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word 6:00 p.m. English Mass 8:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Dinners The Knights of Columbus Council #5967 will offer their “Famous Fish Fry Dinners” every Friday (except on Good Friday April 14), during Lent in Wozniak Hall. The dinners includes fried catfish, french fries, pinto beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and ice tea/ coffee. Large plates are $12; medium plates $11; senior plates $9 (65 years or older) and child plates $6 (10 and under). The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will provide delicious desserts at reasonable prices. Dinners is served from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. beginning March 3.
Morning & Evening Prayer
During Lent, morning prayer will be offered at 6:40 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday before 7:00 a.m. Masses. Evening prayer in Spanish will be offered at 5:40 p.m. before the Tuesday-Thursday 6:00 p.m. Spanish Masses. Please join us in these Lenten devotions.
Stations of the Cross & Via Crucis
Each week of Lent, Stations of the Cross and its Spanish equivalent, Via Crucis, are offered to the parish as follows: Via Crucis Stations
Thursdays immediately after 6 p.m. Spanish Mass (Chapel) March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6 Fridays at 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. (Chapel) March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7 March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. will be Solemn Stations of the Cross with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER HERE AT THE PARISH? The Altar Guild
is in need of volunteers to help with cleaning and preparing the Church for worship each Saturday morning. We especially need additional help for the 3rd weekend of the month, but could always use extra hands on other weekends, as well. We meet each Saturday morning at 8 a.m. in the Sacristy (back door of the church). For more information, contact Cathy Voltaggio at 512-345-5043 (email: cathy.voltaggio@gmail. com) or Elizabeth Polito at 512-454-0384 ext. 213. SUBSTITUTE SOUND TECHNICIAN WANTED to set-
up the choir microphones and run the mixer during 3 Sunday masses (11:30, 1:30, and/or 5 pm mass). Special occasion masses are an additional possibility when the regular sound tech is unavailable. Did you help with your school theater department or have previous experience setting up microphones for choir? Free training will be provided, but a general knowledge of running live sound is helpful. Contact Rick Gabrillo, (512) 4540384 x202, or rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org.
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE | an
8 part bible study authored by Jeff Cavins will be offered Thursdays, through March 16, 7pm-9pm in Wozniak Hall – Youth Room. Space is limited to 50 on campus participants, but anyone can register and participate in this study from home with online streaming access. If you are interested in registering or have questions, please email adultfaith@st-louis. org or call Chris Yeager at 512-454-0384 x223. SPECIAL DIOCESAN COLLECTION for Catholic higher
education will be held in our parish on Feb. 18-19. This annual collection supports the campus ministry programs at the colleges and universities in our diocese. Thank you for your generosity! Please put your special envelope for this purpose in the regular collection that weekend.
HISPANIC MINISTRIES FUNDRAISING | The Hispanic
CRSP Team will be selling breakfast tacos, menudo, barbacoa de carne de res, mole, flautas, and quesadillas on Sunday, February 26th in Wozniak Hall after each Mass, starting at 6:00 a.m. and finishing after 1:30 p.m. Mass. There will also be dessert, soft drinks, coffee, juice and milk. 3
ALTAR SERVER MANDATORY SERVIAM SATURDAY is
next week - February 25th! We will begin at 9:00 am, and end at 12:30 pm. Lunch is provided. Any questions, please contact Elizabeth Polito in the Parish Office.
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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
Connections START HERE WWW.SLCSAUSTIN.ORG 512-614-6622
COMMEMORATIVE MASS AND DINNER RECEPTION April 1, 5 p.m. 60TH ANNIVERSARY FUN RUN April 22 COUGAR CLASSIC, GOLF TOURNAMENT April 24 60TH ANNIVERSARY CLOSING CELEBRATION May 19- Time capsule burial and ice cream social
SLCS celebrated Catholic Schools Week from January 28th to February 3rd. One new addition to our annual celebration was Hour of Code. If you're not familiar with the Hour of Code event, it is an opportunity to get students to give computer coding a try. Coding is a great activity to teach students how to plan, learn a process, do a little math, and understand what is going on in the background of a computer program. Hour of Code, promoted by code.org, is meant to encourage students to consider this career in their future. Although typically held in December, during the Computer Science Education Week, Hour of Code can be done at any time of the year. St. Louis students had a fun time learning code and we hope to include more in our future.
SENIOR MINISTRY
Age 50 & Over Wanda Alexander, Coordinator seniors@st-louis.org
THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet on Wednesday,
February 22 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Wozniak Hall, Meeting Room 1, for snacks, games, and good conversation. THE GUARDIANS will meet on March 15, with guest
speaker, Todd Wilson, to discuss Do You Have a Medical Power Attorney or a Living Will. Please join us from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Wozniak Hall, Main Room. Bring a covered dish for our potluck lunch. R.S.V.P. by March 14 to seniors@st-louis.org Reminder: Bring a can food item for donation to the St. Louis Food Pantry. February 19, 2017
MUSIC MINISTRY
Rick Gabrillo, Director Rick.Gabrillo@st-louis.org Ext. 202
JOIN FRIENDS OF THE KING’S MUSIC |
Do you enjoy the music at St. Louis Parish each week? Have a favorite singing choir, English or Spanish, play handbells, attend Compline, or are interested in The King’s Concert Series, our new music outreach to Central Texas? Then help support Friends of the King’s Music with a tax-exempt gift. Contact Scott McNulty at (512) 454-0384, ext. 202, or email scott.mcnulty@st-louis.org for more information.
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Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de Adultos y Familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
TALLER DE EIM | A todo el clero y personal pagado, y a todos
los voluntarios que trabajan con jóvenes y adultos vulnerables de cualquier parroquia o localidad diocesana, se les requiere completar una Solicitud para el Ministerio una sola vez antes de comenzar su trabajo y/o servicio y asistir a un taller de EIM, durante los primeros 60 días de haber enviado su Solicitud. Un Taller de EIM se llevará a cabo Sabado, 4 de March, 2:00 p.m., en el Wozniak Hall –por favor llegue puntualmente ya que el taller comenzará en punto a la hora y a quienes lleguen tarde no se les permitirá la entrada. Para pre-inscribirse: o si usted nunca ha realizado una Solicitud de EIM, vaya a www.st-louis.org/eim ¡UN PROGRAMA DE CÁLIZ VOCACIONAL AMBULANTE SERÁ INICIADO! Para alentar vocaciones
religiosas, la parroquia de St. Louis ha iniciado este programa del Cáliz Vocacional. Cada domingo una familia asignada, pareja o individuo vendrá al frente, al final de una misa específica para recibir el Cáliz Vocacional y una oración especial escrita acompañándolo. Llevando el cáliz en representación de nuestra parroquia a su hogar la persona se compromete a rezar esa semana por el regalo de sacerdotes, diáconos, hermanas y hermanos en nuestra diócesis. Para más información o para inscribirse, por favor llame a la oficina al (512) 454-0384. Se gusta, tambien puded enviar un mansaje electronico al CVAATX@gmail.com. Gracias por su apoyo.
VENTA DE COMIDA PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS | El
Equipo de Cocina de CRSP tendrá a la venta tacos, menudo, barbacoa de carne de res, mole, flautas, y quesadillas, el domingo, 26 de febrero, en el Wozniak Hall después de cada Misa comenzando con la de las 6:00 a.m. y terminando con la de 1:30 p.m. También habrá postres, refrescos, café, jugo y leche. “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. ¡No faltes al llamado que Dios te hace para darte Su bendición! 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 las oficinas del PEC, o a la oficina de los Ministerios Hispanos. ¡No pierda la oportunidad! ¡Lo esperamos!
JOIN THE ST. LOUIS YOUNG ADULT GROUP! Our
ministry helps young Catholics in there 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! 5
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feet on Our Faith SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Bea Dela Rosa, Director bea.delarosa@st-louis.org ext. 265
We give pregnant moms in crisis emotional and spiritual support. They are given needed items for baby. To become an Angel call Mary Helen at 512949-2486 or email her at MaryHelen-Russell@ austindiocese.org “ANGELS” (VOLUNTEERS) NEEDED!
PICK UP ONE BEFORE YOU’RE DONE
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.
YOUR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
made 6 home visits during the week ending on January 10th. We helped 4 families with rent, 1 family with utilities, and 1 family with medications. We also gave out several bus passes, HEB and Walmart cards, and a store voucher for clothing. Recently we learned that a neighboring parish, St. Julia’s, had totally exhausted their SVdP funding. The only help that they could provide in response to their many requests was prayer and emotional support. Our St. Louis conference is certainly not affluent, and we routinely need support from some of the surrounding, more affluent parishes. But we wanted to demonstrate our love and support for other parishes who have many who are in even more desperate economic conditions. Because of your support, we were able to provide $500 to St. Julia’s so that they can continue to assist some of those who are seeking their help.
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.
ENVELOPE ETIQUETTE |We are so grateful for all your
generous donations, especially through the envelopes mailed to you monthly or quarterly. However, in order to credit you accurately, please be sure to put your donation in the correct envelope. A weekly tithe placed in an envelope for a special collection will be credited to the special collection or vice versa. Help us post your gifts as you intended by using the right envelope! Also, if you write in colored ink, other than black or blue, the bank has a difficult time scanning your check. Thank you for not using the colored ink pens on your checks! ASH WEDNESDAY DAY OF REFLECTION | The Lenten
season is a time for growth in our spiritual life. The day will begin with Mass and the distribution of ashes. The reflection will be presented by Cedarbrake staff. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. For registration or information, (254) 780-2436 www. cedarbrake.org or email cedarbrake@austindiocese.org 40 DAYS FOR LIFE DURING LENT | Another 40 Days
for Life Campaign will be held during Lent. This sidewalk ministry is a life-affirming way to pray publicly in front of a local abortion clinic, for women who may be considering an abortion. Sponsored by the Coalition for Life, please consider praying with us on the designated St. Louis Day, Sunday, April 9th. Join fellow parishioners as we pray together to end abortions. Registrations for the 40 Days will be taken on the weekend of February 25-26. Please be part of this Respect Life effort in your parish and diocese! February 19, 2017
WE ARE IN NEED OF Toothbrushes, travel size
toothpaste, travel size deodorant, socks, travel size shaving cream, travel size mouthwash.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Ages 8 Months to Pre-k Margaret English-Knipp, Co-Director Angelica Cordova, Interim Co-Director 512-614-6551
CHURCH NURSERY HAS MOVED! Nursery for the 9:30
and 11:30 Masses will now be held in the "Little House", or Old Rectory, on the School Campus. To get there from the Church, walk in front of the Church Office Building and through the gate. Cross the Parking Lot to the gated area around the Little House. Walk inside the gates and go up the steps onto the wooden deck. You will be at the door for Nursery! For the next few weeks, we will have signs up to make it easier to find. Bring your little ones aged 6 months - 4 years to play and learn about God while you take the opportunity to go to Mass and pray! WOULD YOU HOLD BABY JESUS SO THAT MOTHER MARY COULD PRAY? Do you LOVE babies? Are you looking
for a ministry that allows you to spend just one or two hours a week, with no prep work? Do you want to make a significant difference in the prayer lives of young Families? Then come join the Sunday Mass Nursery Ministry! We need volunteers during the 9:30 and 11:30 Sunday Masses. Come hold little ones, play, sing, and allow families with young children to attend Mass, pray, and focus on God’s Holy Word, knowing their children are loved and well cared for in their absence. Call 512-614-6551 or email margaret.englishknipp@st-louis.org for more information.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF:
TRAVELING VOCATIONS CHALICE PROGRAM | To encourage religious
vocations, St. Louis Parish has launched this Chalice Program. Each Sunday an assigned Mary Lou A. Harvey family, couple or individual will come Michelle Pechacek forward at the end of a specified Mass to Martha Pechacek receive the Vocations Chalice and a special Margaret Lara prayer written to accompany it. In taking the chalice in behalf of our parish, the household commits to praying that week for Liz Heuertz the gift of priests, deacons, sisters and brothers in our Diocese. Pete Garcia For more information or to sign up, please contact Catholic Marian Donato Vocations Advocates of Austin at CVAATX@gmail.com. Eric Turner Chloe Sanders NEW BOOK DRIVE! The St. Louis School NJHS is having a NEW book drive until March 20th to help support Dell Roy Alexander Children’s Hospital Half Pint Library. The library provides Virgie Seiler books to their youngest patients in need of a “good read”. They Mark Griffith are looking for new coloring, activity, picture or chapter books and collection boxes will be set-up in the Narthex until March Teresa Jones 20th. Please consider purchasing and donating these items. Peggy Stout Your support will help our Junior Honor Society students with Bill Farnan this important community project. Jose L. Bravo SALESIAN SISTERS OF SAN ANTONIO invite Catholic
women (ages 18-30) to “Come and See” if you are discerning a call to religious life and enjoy working with youth. There is a special retreat experience March 24-26 in San Antonio. For more information and registration, go online at bit.ly/SalesianSistersRegistration or email them at vocationsfma@gmail.com
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Jean Collins Pat Long Rose Marie Linan Mack Linan Geraldine Rowe Pedro Castillo Patricia Faucheaux Loraine Reese Martha Tschoerner Oscar Wilkens Kiara Sandoval Eloisa Harkrider Erin Hanna Maria C. Romero
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