February 25, 2018 Bulletin

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February 25, 2018 • 2 nd Sunday of Lent

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Monthly Mass for Life 8:00 a.m. - San Jose Catholic Church Join us on 1st Saturdays for Mass, Holy Hour or sidewalk prayer vigil.

For details: www.austindiocese.org/sidewalk-ministry

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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)

THIS WEEK AT ST. LOUIS

Seminarian Series Monday, February 26 7:00 p.m. (Wozniak Hall, Youth Room) Las Enseñanzas Basicas Martes, 27 de Febrero de la fe Católica

7:00 p.m. (Salón Wozniak)

Via Crucis

Jueves, 1 de Marzo

6:30 p.m. (Capilla)

Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith

Thursday, March 1

7:00 p.m. (Wozniak Hall)

Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 2

2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

Fish Fry Dinner Friday, March 2 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Wozniak Hall) Solemn Vespers/ Benediction

Sunday, March 4

7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

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 25, 2018

Lent 2018 LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES Please join us Wednesday, March 7, 1:30pm or 7:00pm, at these special reconciliation services before Easter.

FROM ASHES TO EASTER The annual diocesan Lenten Mission Campaign has begun and each family is invited to contribute coins to Lenten boxes (found in Church) or containers of your own. The money you sacrifice daily will help local missionaries and the missionary projects from our diocese.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE BEGAN WITH LENT This volunteer based prayer campaign draws attention to the injustice of abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach and education, and constant peaceful vigil. Go to www.centraltexascoalition.com for information or to volunteer.

FISH FRY DINNERS 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) and child plates $6 (children 10 and under). The KC Ladies Auxiliary will also offer desserts. Dinners are Fridays in Wozniak Hall, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Second Sunday of Lent

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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.

Young Adults Ascend – Emerging Leaders Program for young adults will start a new class soon. The Ascend class of 2018 will be empowered to make a lasting contribution by practicing applied leadership skills and exercising their faith in leadership positions in the Church as well as homes, communities and careers. Applications for ASCEND accepted through March 15. For more information, visit www.austindiocese.org/ascend 3

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF: Roxy Kline Peggy Herrera Scout Schulz Lisa Pessler Eric Brown Jean Collins Lee Collins Alicia Castro Rose Marie Linan Mack Linan Rita Guerrero Jean Price Judith Fournoy Mary Sisson Harold Hans Paul Alvarez Loraine Reese Shida Ziri

Juliana Isabelle Hord Daniel Caballero Isidoro Pineda Lorenzo Cortez Anita Leon Rigoberto Cortez Ramon Hernandez Lucy Hernandez Ron Lipiec Sharon Mitchell Poly Gonzalez Zack Foster Blake Chambers Mary Robledo Leyla Naderi Henry Choe Hector Sandoval Kevin Perrusquia

Raul Esquivel Erick Aigner MaryJane Segrets Rick Pastor Blas Calderon Rene Maldonado Israel Lopez-Hernandez Joseph Villarreal Jr. Salustio Osorio Rosa Estrada Emery Gay Melinda Becker Ernestine Garcia Zackery Furr Esther Prado Irene Marion Cynthia London Audrey London

Eduardo Lyon Michelle Pechacek Martha Pechacek Margaret Lara Liz Heuertz Pete Garcia Marian Donato Eric Turner Chloe Sanders Virgie Seiler Mark Griffith Teresa Jones Peggy Stout Bill Farnan Jose L. Bravo Minnie Miles Maggie Gonzalez Maria Vazquez Walter Grona

IN LOVING MEMORY • Merrell Messer •

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

PRE K, KINDERGARTEN, AND MONTESSORI AGES 3-5

Come join us f or a t our of St .

Louis Ca t holic Sc hool. The whole f a mily will me e t our

St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center Accepting applications for 8 months to 3 year olds

f a c ult y and s t a f f a nd s e e our be a ut if ul c a mpus . Ple a s e c all Ros a lie f or more inf orma t ion or t o re s e rv e y our s pot . ( 5 1 2 ) 6 1 4 - 6 6 2 2 .

Mee t i n the School Offic e 8:30-9:00 Tours and Clas sroom vis its *Coffee a nd Pastries will be s erv ed.*

Call 512-614-6544 or visit www.st-louis.org/ecdc February 25, 2018

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Second Sunday of Lent

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Thank you to all our families and parishioners for helping us have our most successful Green and White Night to date!

We traveled back in time to the 1920s, listened to music from The Third Coast Trio (featuring music teacher Michael Hoffer), enjoyed a fabulous dinner and casino, and supported St. Louis Catholic School through our live and silent auction.

2nd Annual Cougar Chase 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kids K Saturday, April 21 - 8:00AM Registration is open! https://runsignup.com/cougarchase-signup

SAVE THE DATE 2018 St. Louis

COUGAR CL ASSIC

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ANUNCIOS Ministerios Hispanos

St. Vincent de Paul Society

• 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.

• The truck will be in the south parking lot on Saturday, March 3rd, from 10am - 2pm, rain or shine. Please donate your gently used clothing, household items, sports equipment, small furniture, books and magazines, children’s items, and so on.

Items that you no longer need can give hope to a needy family - please help us to help others!

• 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.

• La Liturgia y Los Sacramentos (Febrero 27, Marzo 6) • La Vida en Cristo. Vida Moral (Marzo 20, Abril 3 y 10) • Oración y Espiritualidad (Abril 17 y 24, Mayo 01) Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith • 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. 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 February 25, 2018

• If you feel like shopping, visit the SVDP Thrift Store at 901 W. Braker, for some great bargains!

Open Monday-Saturday from 10am-7pm. The store generates income for the Society.

Seniors • The Friendship Circle will meet Feb. 28 in Wozniak Hall Meeting Room 1, from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Please join us for cards, dominoes chicken foot, and good conversation. Please bring a snack to share with morning coffee. For more information, contact seniors@st-louis.org or call 512-454-0384.

Project Gabriel • Saturday, March 3, the 5 p.m. Vigil at St. Louis will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Project Gabriel in our Diocese. This ministry effectively serves mothers and their babies with support and resources necessary for them to thrive. Bishop Daniel Garcia will be the celebrant. Volunteers from around the Diocese, who have been a part of this program are cordially invited to attend.

Farm Work Days • Our Farm Ministry is gearing up for Spring planting.

They need lots of volunteers on Saturdays, March 3 and 10, 8am – Noon, to help prepare the soil and plant for the spring harvest. Bring the whole family and enjoy being a part of this growing ministry!

Your hard work will benefit our St. Louis Food Pantry and the neediest among us!

Second Sunday of Lent

Join us 10:30 a.m. every Friday on our social media channels!

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Additional Contributions to Ministries for 2/10-2/11: $897.70 $11.00 FarmFarm $140.00 Farm Flowers Flowers $10.00 Flowers Food Pantry Food Pantry $1,010.00 Food Friends of the King’sPantry Music Mobile Loaves &of Fishes Friends theof King’s Music Friends the King’s Music $10.00 School Trust Fund Mobile LoavesLoaves & Fishes & Fishes $1,028.12 Mobile Social Ministries School Trust Fund St. Vincent de Paul $401.10 School Trust Fund Social Ministries $3,326.21 Social Ministries St. de Paul de Paul $1,529.00 St.Vincent Vincent Building Fund Building

Fund Spirit

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Building Fund

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Actual Collection

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Monday February 26 Readings: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13; Lk 6:36-38 Masses: 7 a.m.

Faez Najib Wehbe+ Tuesday February 27 Readings: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23; Mt 23:1-12 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions

12 p.m.

Pilar LaVin+ Wednesday February 28 Readings: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16; Mt 20:17-28 Masses: 7 a.m.

Michael Driscoll+ Thursday March 1 Readings: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 16:19-31 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions

12 p.m.

Angelita M. Carasco Birthday

5 p.m.

Confessions

6 p.m.

Maria Teresa Soto+

6:30 p.m. Via Crucis Friday March 2 Readings: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-17, 18-19,

20-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Masses: 7 a.m.

Andrew Vernengo

8 a.m.

School Mass – Frankie Hyzak+

2 p.m.

Stations of the Cross

7 p.m.

Stations of the Cross Saturday March 3 | Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin Readings: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12;

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Masses: 8 a.m.

Doris Gomez

8:30 a.m.

Confessions

3:30 p.m.

Confessions

5 p.m.

Shirley LeBlanc+ Sunday March 4 | Third Sunday of Lent Readings: Ex 20:1-17 or Ex 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; Ps 19:8, 9,

10, 11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Masses: 6 a.m.

St. Louis Parishioners

7:30 a.m.

Pro Populo

9:30 a.m.

Simon Trinidad+

11:30 a.m. Britny Gaona+

1:30 p.m. St. Louis Homebound

5 p.m.

Diane Broberg

7 p.m.

Solemn Vespers/Benediction

STEWARDSHIP

$86,778.56

MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS

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