Building the Kingdom
CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor 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. 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 NEW BULLETIN FORMAT COMING IN FEBRUARY | The new format will
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
be a cross between our weekly bulletin and the bi-monthly parish newsletter, Spirit of St. Louis. The newsletter is being phased out and the weekly bulletin will be picking up the in-depth articles that are printed in the newsletter now. At least once a month, extra pages will be added that will include Prayers for the Sick/Deceased, more timely lists of those receiving sacraments or reserving candles, and other regular features that you see in the weekly bulletin. Thank you for your patience as we consolidate these two publications into a more meaningful form of communication for our parishioners. Continue sending your articles, photos and advertisements for upcoming events to bulletin@st-louis.org TUESDAY, 6PM MASS CANCELLED effective immediately, due to the loss of our
third priest. When we get a replacement for Fr. Alberto, it will be re-instated. We invite you to attend the 12 Noon Mass on Tuesdays or the 6pm Thursday Spanish Mass weekly. GENTLEMEN, LOOKING FOR THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN POSSIBLY GIVE THAT SPECIAL LADY IN YOUR LIFE? How about a personal encounter
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 yojeda0809@gmail.com or at 512-740-3799. 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.
Bea Dela Rosa, Director of Social Ministry bea.delarosa@st-louis.org ext. 265 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 Rick Gabrillo, Director of Sacred Music rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org ext. 202 Scott McNulty, Principal Organist scott.mcnulty@st-louis.org ext. 202 Sumayah Abullarade, Director of Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org ext. 216 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 BASIC TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH serves as the first step in
basic adult formation for all ministry groups that seek evangelization and catechetical certification. It is a general introduction to the theological principles found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It includes Introduction to the Sacred Scriptures; The Creed; Liturgy and Sacraments; Christian Morality; Prayer and Spirituality. Each of the five segments requires 6 hours of instruction, distributed in 3 classes of 2 hours. The total duration of the course is 30 hours. Students must complete all five classes in order to receive a certificate of completion. If you are not interested in taking classes for accreditation, you may choose the topics that interest you and attend only those classes. Contact Tom Carani at tom.carani@st-louis.org for questions on English classes. English: Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. • Sacred Scripture (January 11, 18 & 25) • Creed (February 1,8 & 15) • Liturgy and Sacraments (February 22, March 1 & 8) • Life in Christ: Moral Life (March 22, April 5 & 12) • Prayer & Spirituality ( April 19 & 26, May 3)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF:
ADULT CONFIRMATION | If you've been baptized
but you haven't received Confirmation, join us for a journey into full communion.
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@st-louis.org or at 512-454-0384 ext. 220.
celebrate Texas Catholic Pro Life Day, and give thanks for the gift of human life through prayer and bringing our faith to the public square. y human person, from conception to natural death, be enshrined and protected in our laws.
RAYER VIGIL
aying for an End to Abortion and a Restoration of the Dignity of Human Life SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 anned Parenthood, 201 E. Ben White Blvd., Austin San José Parish in Austin and St. Louis Parish in Austin
Mary Sisson
Kevin Perrusquia
Jorge Galvan
Harold Hans
Raul Esquivel
Michelle Pechacek
Paul Alvarez
Erick Aigner
Martha Pechacek
Loraine Reese
MaryJane Segrets
Margaret Lara
Shida Ziri
Rick Pastor
Juliana Isabelle Hord
Blas Calderon
Liz Heuertz
Daniel Caballero
Rene Maldonado
Isidoro Pineda
Israel Lopez-Hernandez
Lorenzo Cortez
Joseph Villarreal Jr.
Anita Leon
Salustio Osorio
Rigoberto Cortez
Rosa Estrada
Ramon Hernandez
Emery Gay
Lucy Hernandez
Melinda Becker
Ron Lipiec
Ernestine Garcia
Sharon Mitchell
Zackery Furr
Kathy Strickland
Esther Prado
Poly Gonzalez
Irene Marion
Zack Foster
Cynthia London
Merle Miles
Blake Chambers
Audrey London
Maggie Gonzalez
Mary Robledo
Eduardo Lyon
Maria Vazquez
Leyla Naderi
Vickie Enos
Ellie Foley
Henry Choe
Mike Kam
Irma Lobato
Hector Sandoval
Reyna Galvan
Walter Grona
Pete Garcia Marian Donato Eric Turner Chloe Sanders Virgie Seiler Mark Griffith Teresa Jones Peggy Stout Bill Farnan Jose L. Bravo Minnie Miles
Please also pray for the recently deceased
IVINE MERCY CHAPLET
• Clifford Dukes • Gene Syrinek •
e Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be led by young people Mass for the Gift of Human Life Vincent De Paul Parish, 9500 Neenah Ave., Austin San José Parish, 2435 Oak Crest Dr., Austin 10 a.m. BishopGIFT Joe S.OF Vásquez, MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIFECelebrant shop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Principal Celebrant Vincent De Paul Parish, 9500 Neenah Ave., Austin
for the Gift of Human Life EXAS ALLIANCE FORMass LIFE MARCH St. Louis Parish, 7601 Burnet Rd., Austin
rticipants will gather at 18th St. and Congress Ave. Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, Celebrant r the march to the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol
10:30 a.m.
EXAS RALLY FOR LIFE
Texas Rally Life e Texas Rally for Life commemorates the tragic Roefor v. Wade preme Court decision in 1973 that made abortion legal. At 12 p.m. participants will gather at 17th St. and Congress Ave. for the uth Steps of the TexasFair. State Ministry AtCapitol 1 p.m. begins the March for Life to the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, where the rally will begin at 2 p.m.
Sponsored, in part, by Office of Pro-Life Activities • Secretariat of Life, Charity and Justice For more information, please contact Luisa De Poo at (512) 949-2487.
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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
We are proud to announce the St. Louis Catholic School honoree at the Celebrating Catholic Schools Awards Dinner is Mr. Joe Huerta! Each year a volunteer is honored for their service and support of our school. Joe has been an active volunteer at the church and school for many years. He began by assisting our maintenance department on projects throughout the school. After several years he was asked to share his passion for running by helping out with an afterschool running club for children in all grades. During this time, Joe decided he might enjoy being a substitute teacher. He put his name on the sub list and began a course to fulfill the requirements for a teaching certificate. He now volunteers as a substitute teacher several times a week. In addition to maintenance and substitute teaching, he also served on the committee to plan our Cougar Chase Fun Run, he gave demonstrations during Engineers’ week to several classes (Joe is also a retired engineer), and he helps coach the cross country team. He selflessly goes above and beyond sharing his time and talents with students and staff. Mr. Huerta is a true blessing to St. Louis Catholic School. He will be recognized at the Honor Roll: Celebrating Catholic Schools Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 27.
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! January 14, 2018
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
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Forming Our Faith 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!
Sábado, Enero 27 Parroquia San José y Parroquia San Luis
CLASES PREMATRIMONIALES “Unidos En El Amor
Misa por el Regalo de la Vida Humana
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. LAS ENSEÑANZAS 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. Incluye: Introducción a las Sagradas Escrituras; El Credo; La Liturgia y Los Sacramentos; Moralidad Cristiana; Oración y Espiritualidad. 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. Los estudiantes deben completar los cinco segmentos para recibir un certificado. 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.
Parroquia San José 2435 Oak Crest Dr. Austin 10 a.m. Obispo Joe S. Vásquez, Celebrante
Misa por el Regalo de la Vida Humana
Parroquia San Luis 7601 Burnet Rd. Austin Obispo Daniel E. Garcia, Celebrante 10:30 a.m.
Texas Rally for Life A las 12 pm los participantes se reunirán en la calle 17 y Congress Ave. para la Feria de Ministerios. A la 1 p.m. dará inicio la marcha hacia los escalones del lado sur del Capitolio del Estado de Texas, donde el Rally comenzará a las 2:00 pm Patrocinado en parte por:
Oficina de Actividades Pro-Vida – Secretaría de Vida, Caridad y Justicia Para mayor información comuníquese con Luisa de Poo al (512) 949-2487.
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MISA CANCELADA MARTES, 6 P.M. con efecto
inmediato, debido a la pérdida de nuestro tercer sacerdote. Cuando tenemos un reemplazo para el Padre Alberto, será re-instalado. Lo invitamos a asistir a la misa de las 12 del mediodía los martes o a la misa de los jueves a las 6 p.m. los jueves. 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.
Contacte a Beatriz Franceschi en beatriz.franceschi@stlouis.org si tiene preguntas sobre las clases de español. Español: Martes de 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. • Sagradas Escrituras (Enero 9,16 y 23) • El Credo (Enero 30, Febrero 6 y 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) 5
ADCCW MEETING | Join the Austin Deanery Council
of Catholic Women, January 27th at St. Mary, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 6100 Lohman Ford Rd, Lago Vista. We’ll be testing your ability to understand a 5th grader’s concept of phonetic spelling. We begin with Mass at 9a.m., and continue in the parish hall with a short meeting and brunch. No registration or fee required. President, Melinda Ferrell, is happy to answer any questions: 512-461- 9573.
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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. PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOPS | The Prayer and
Life Workshops are a series of classes that will deepen your prayer life, strengthen your faith, and give you inner peace in your everyday life. You will learn a variety of prayer methods and the discipline and structure to practice them daily. The Workshops will be held this semester on Monday evenings 7-9 pm at St. Vincent de Paul, beginning with an informational session on January 22nd. To sign up, or for information on the Workshops in Spanish (Talleres de Oración y Vida), please contact Evan Westwood at (512) 294-3939 or evan.westwood@gmail.com. PARENT INFORMATION SESSION:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in Grades 9-12 are invited
to attend Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) entitled "Fully Alive" February 2-4 in Waco. The cost is $120 and includes meals, transportation, lodging, conference fee and 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
January 19, 2018 (8:30 – 10:00 am). Prospective parents are invited to attend our parent-only Information Session on January 19th. During this session, parents will learn about our school, enjoy a student led tour of our beautiful campus and hear about SOUPER SUPPER | All ladies of the parish are welcome our admission process. Did you know that Savio offers to the Women’s Club Souper Supper on Wednesday, bus transportation at locations in south, central and north January 17th. There will be a variety of homemade soups, Austin? To find out more of these interesting facts join us with all the trimmings for a winter dinner. Join us at 7 for an information session. Reserve a spot as space is limited p.m. in Wozniak Hall. Nurse Practitioner, Elaine Eike, will by visiting our website: saviochs.org [Admissions > Visit St. share stories about life in the neo-natal nursery. Twenty Dominic Savio] or by contacting Holly Bologna, Director years of experience allow her to share some of the amazing of Admission, at 512-388- 8846 ext. 5504. Applications advancements in medical care for premature babies. for the 2018 – 2019 school year are now being accepted. Completed applications are due by February 2, 2018. DISCERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES for Men and Women are coming in February for those interested in THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet on on Jan 17th priesthood or consecrated life. Call the Diocesan Vocations from 9:30am-1:00pm in Wozniak Hall Room 1. Our guest Office to register at (512) 949-2430 for the programs speaker will be students from St Louis Catholic School. below. The topic will be “How to use your Cell Phone”. The Project Andrew will be held February 17 at St. Mary Seniors will get hands-on training and have their questions Cathedral in Austin. This is a day for Catholic men, answered. Bring your cell phones with you for help. Bring ages 16 to 45, interested in learning more about the a soup of your choice to share at our monthly potluck priesthood, discernment and seminary life. There will be luncheon. For more information on the senior ministry time for prayer, testimonies by priests and seminarians, contact seniors@st-louis.org or call 512-454- 0384. Mass and lunch. Please support St. Louis Catholic School. Buy SCRIP/Gift cards after weekend English Masses. January 14, 2018
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.
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Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday January 15 Readings: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23; Mk 2:18-22 Masses: 7 a.m. Eulalio Soto+ Tuesday January 16 Readings: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Therese Gretencord Birthday/ Anna Chelsea Vu Wednesday January 17 | Saint Anthony, Abbot Readings: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Masses: 7 a.m. Robert W. Sladecek Thursday January 18 Readings: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56: 2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13; Mk 3:7-12 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Gene/Anita Kutach 59th Anniversary 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. George & Maria Kandrin+ Friday January 19 Readings: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11; Mk 3:13-19 Masses: 7 a.m. Abel Cantu Sr+ 8 a.m. School Mass Saturday January 20 | Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr; Saint Sebastian, Martyr Readings: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Masses: 8 a.m. Tom Bullington+ 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Gene/Anita Kutach 59th Anniversary Sunday January 21 | Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 Masses: 6 a.m. Anna Duong Thi Mai 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Manuel & Manuela Lopez+ 11:30 a.m. Joy Bernard 1:30 p.m. Movimiento Familiar Cristiano 5 p.m. Souls in Purgatory+ 7 p.m. Vespers
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Actual Collection
12/23-12/24 12/25 Christmas 12/30-12/31 Month to date Year to date
Prior Year Actual
Variance Over (Under)
$32,764.66 $44,997.48 $18,833.33 $17,134.20 $50,998.26 $42,699.86 $262,199.36 $246,983.46 $1,088,131.88 $1,065,613.85
($12,232.82) $1,699.13 $8,298.40 $15,215.90 $22,518.03
Ministry Programs Thank you Building Fund $2,850.46 for all you do to Catholic Spirit $190.00 support our parish Children's Collection $2.57 and put feet on Farm $120.00 our faith! Feast of Holy Family $1,748.97 Flowers $151.00 Food Pantry $853.00 School Trust Fund $1,895.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $832.16 Social Ministries $173.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe $67.00 Solemnity of Mary $330.57 Retired Clergy $276.00 St. Vincent de Paul $1,225.00
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