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. 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, Chief Operating Officer x211 Childhood Ministry Beatriz Franceschi, Director x221 Early Childhood Ministry Margaret English-Knipp, Co-Director x266 Angelica Cordova, Co-Director x244 Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry Sumayah Abullarade, Director x216 Ministerial Discipleship Elizabeth Polito, Director x213 Music Rick Gabrillo, Director x202 Principal Organist Scott McNulty x202 Senior Ministry Wanda Alexander, Coordinator Call Office Social Ministry Bea Dela Rosa, Director x265 St. Louis Catholic School Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal x239 Youth Ministry Alissa Molina, High School Coordinator x219 Ofelia Arroyo, Middle School Coordinator 7601 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78757 | 512 . 454 . 0384 | WWW.ST-LOUIS.ORG |
fli /STLOUISAUSTIN
Forming Our Faith Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday
July 3 | Saint Thomas, Apostle
Readings:
Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29
Masses:
7 a.m.
Tuesday
July 4
Readings:
Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26; 2-3, 9-10, 11-12; Mt 8:23-27
Masses:
11:15 a.m. Confessions
12 p.m.
U.S. Military Personnel
6 p.m.
Celestina Gutierrez+
Wednesday
July 5 | Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest;
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
Readings:
Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-11, 12-13;
Mt 8:28-34
L.E. Clarke+
Masses:
7 a.m.
Thursday
July 6 | Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr
Joseph Masaracchia+
Readings:
Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8
Masses:
11:15 a.m. Confessions
12 p.m.
Ignacio &; Josefina Bravo+
5 p.m.
Confessions
6 p.m.
Maria Hernandez-Martinez+
Friday
July 7
Readings:
Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a,
4b-5; Mt 9:9-13
Masses:
7 a.m.
Saturday
July 8
L. E. Clarke+
Readings:
Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6;
Mt 9:14-17 Masses:
8 a.m.
Donald L. Banks+
8:30 a.m.
Confessions
3:30 p.m.
Confessions
5 p.m.
Pablo Reyes - Birthday
Sunday
July 9 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14;
Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30
Masses:
6 a.m.
Bishop Joe Vasquez - Birthday
7:30 a.m.
Joseph Masaracchi+
9:30 a.m.
Frank Kohoutek+
11:30 a.m. Adam McNair - Birthday
1:30 p.m.
Pro Populo
5 p.m.
Guillermo & Sofia Gutierrez+
Compline
9 p.m.
Generous Hearts 6/17-6/18 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Budget
Variance Over (Under)
$40,693.35 $35,090.69 $126,145.59 $123,506.19 $2,036,330.95 $1,987,458.92
$5,602.66 $2,639.40 $48,872.03
Ministry Programs Farm Ministry Food Pantry Friends of King's Music Mobile Loaves & Fishes School Trust Fund Social Ministries St. Vincent de Paul
$65.00 $260.00 $50.00 $533.75 $605.00 $995.00 $219.00
Thank you for all you do to support our parish and put feet on our faith!
•
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES | Now is the
time to register for Religious Ed Classes. Come by the Office of Religious Education to complete a Registration Form. If your child is registering for the second year of Sacraments Class, please bring a copy of his/her Baptismal Certificate. Classes will start September 10th. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration Schedule: Mon - Thu 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., until August 24, 2017. First come, first serve to select class days. You can also register online at: www.st-louis.org/lcf- registration
PUBLICATION DEADLINES | The next deadline
for the parish newsletter, Spirit of St. Louis, is July 5 for the August-September edition. Thank you for your cooperation in meeting that deadline. Submit newsletter items to bulletin@st-louis.org Weekly bulletin deadlines are always 10 days in advance of an intended weekend. Submit items to bulletin@st-louis.org no later than Wednesdays at noon. July 2, 2017
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2
•
ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME OUR NEW PAROCHIAL VICAR! Fr. Doug
SCHEDULING PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY! You now have the
Jeffers will be moving into the Rectory the first week of July. Women’s Club is hosting a reception for him in the Narthex, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 9th. Please join us and welcome him to St. Louis! Father Doug was one of the five newly ordained priests on June 3rd. He grew up in the Sugarland-Missouri City area and attended Texas A&M University. He began thinking about the priesthood, even before joining the Catholic Church in 2007. An A&M graduate in 2010, he entered Holy Trinity and began his journey toward a religious vocation, attending St. Mary’s Seminary and the Pontifical College Josephinum. He and Father Jesse Martinez were classmates and remain good friends. We are happy to have Fr. Doug join the St. Louis staff and look forward to his tenure with us!
opportunity to schedule a photo session with LifeTouch, the company that will produce our parish pictorial directory. Go to www.st-louis.org/directory to sign-up or sign-up at after every weekend Mass through July 8 – 9. Photo sessions will be held for three weeks, July 11 – 29, in Wozniak Hall. Immediately view your portraits and purchase additional photos for gifts. Each WELCOME SEMINARIAN family that participates will receive a complimentary WILL ROONEY! Beginning this 8x10 portrait and a directory. summer, we are pleased to host Parish Hosts are needed for each hour of photography in seminarian, Will Rooney, who has July. Photography will be Tuesday – Friday from 2 p.m. already moved into the Rectory. – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Would you You may not see much of Will this consider being a volunteer host for these photo sessions? summer as he is in pastoral training Please contact Melissa Fields at missy0531@hotmail.com for the hospitals and “on call” round to volunteer, or maybe your parish ministry would like the clock. However, beginning to host a day of photography! Volunteer times can be this fall, Will is with us full time scheduled now! and will be immersing himself in Parish Ministries are invited to begin submitting color numerous parish ministries, serving photos of your members in action, serving the parish the parish as directed by the Pastor. Before then, watch and socializing together. Submit clear, digital copies to for a “seminarian sighting” at weekend Masses and be sure christa.villarreal@st-louis.org who will choose the best and welcome Seminarian Will to the parish! photos to feature your parish ministry in the directory. Deadline for ministry photos will be July 15th. “Action” FINGERS CROSSED!! Movers are scheduled to move photos are preferred over more formal photos of members our parish offices in mid-July. The current plan is for standing in rows. Submit photos that best express the Church and PEC offices to be closed Friday, July 14 through Monday, July 17, re-opening for business on fun, fellowship or purpose of your ministry! Tuesday, July 18th. Variations in this schedule may occur, "Feed The Need" bags will be handed out to everyone causing us to adjust our move dates accordingly. Check our that signs up. Please bring that bag to your photography Social Media for the latest information. During the majority session with 2 canned goods for our food pantry and you of this time, there will be no online or phone service for will receive $5 off a photo package. the parish or school. In the event of a death, local funeral Join us in this St. Louis adventure, capturing memories homes will be provided contact information for reaching of our parish families and ministries for 2017! You and a staff person. With your cooperation, any other business your family will benefit from professional photographers matters should be delayed until July 19th if at all possible. and the opportunity to immediately view and select your Thank you for your patience as this huge undertaking portraits! Begin talking to your family now about possible will involve all Church, Religious Education, and School photography dates and plan to be a part of this St. Louis offices. Please pray for all our employees as this transition summer project! takes place! 3
512 . 454 . 0384
St. Louis Catholic Church & School
Forming Our Faith ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL excellence in education pre k4 through 8th grade mrs. Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal
WWW.SLCSAUSTIN.ORG 512-614-6622
Have a great summer! August 10 – 6:30pm
Elementary Orientation Back-to-School Night for Secondary
August 15 (early release)
First Day of School Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 7 – 6:30pm
Secondary Orientation Back-to-School Night for Elementary
Did You Know
ST. LOUIS OFFERS 3 DIFFERENT SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUR CHILDREN? ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, PRE-K4 THROUGH 8TH GRADE – Our wonderful school has been open since 1956
and continues to provide a quality education for students and community for families. The students follow a rigorous curriculum rooted in Catholic values that will help them achieve success here and beyond. The mission of St. Louis Catholic School is to prepare the leaders of tomorrow with the light of Christ as their guide. To schedule a tour, please contact Mrs. Rosalie Dowling at 512-614- 6622 or visit www.slcsaustin.org/admissions MONTESSORI PROGRAM, AGE 3-5 – The 2017-2018 school year, St. Louis Catholic School will add a Catholic
Montessori track for early childhood students age 3-5. This program is the first of its kind in the Diocese of Austin and will be in addition to its already existing PreK-8th grade. For more information, call 512-614-6622 or visit www.slcsaustin.org/academics/montessori EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AGE 8 MONTHS – 3 YEARS (current openings for 2 and 3 years old)
– The mission at St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is to provide a safe, loving, faith-filled environment for young children; to provide the highest quality, research–based care and education for the whole child’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical development; to partner with and support families in a loving, faithfilled community; and to connect families with St. Louis King of France Catholic Church and School. Call 512-6146544 or visit www.st-louis.org/ecdc for more information. July 2, 2017
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4
Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de Adultos y Familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
“LO QUE DIOS HA UNIDO NO LO SEPARA EL Se les (Mateo invita a ¿Estas comprometido, casado HOMBRE” 19,6). solo por lo civil, o viviendo en unión libre? ¿Deseas recibir Capturar el SacramentoRecuerdos del Matrimonio bendiciendo el amor de tu familia? Asiste al programa de preparación matrimonial. para todaconla vida Te ayudamos mucho gusto. Para más información,
comuníquese con la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade ¡No faltes al llamado que Dios te hace para darte Su bendición!
DIRECTORIO ILUSTRADO DE LA PARROQUIA
Ahora las familias de la parroquia tendrán una oportunidad para programar una sesión con la compañía ¡Queremos quefotográfica usted complete LifeTouch, la cual producirá el directorio. Visita online nuestro nuevo álbum familiar! en: www.st-louis.org/directory. Las sesiones de fotografía a las semanas, caras. Hemos del elegido se realizaranPongámosle a travésnombres de tres 11 al 29 de asociarnos con Lifetouch para producir fotografías julio, en Wozniak Hall. ¡Sea retratado profesionalmente! Inmediatamente después de la sesión podrá ver sus profesionales que conecten a nuestros miembros fotografías yy cuenten podránuestra comprar historia.las que guste para regalar a otros. Cada familia que participará recibirá una fotografía Cada familia recibirá por su de 8 x 10 gratis así también como un directorio. ¡Sea parteparticipación un retrato en tamaño Conveniente de nuestro nuevo directorio de familias! 8x10 y un directorio de cortesía. Lifetouch tomará las fotografías en nuestra Se necesitanlocalidad. voluntarios para cada hora de las sesiones de En su sesión de una hora, usted podrá: a fotografía en julio. Las sesiones se realizaran de martes a viernes de 2•p.m. a 9 p.m.profesionalmente y sábado de 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ser fotografiado Los voluntarios de la parroquia estar presente, • Ver sus retratos fotográficosnecesitan inmediatamente recibiendo a las familias que vienen a ser retratados. Por • Contar con la oportunidad para comprar favor considere ser un voluntario para estas sesiones de fotografías adicionales fotografías. Por favor comuníquese con Oscar Gonzales a oscarrel@countermail.com para inscribirse como la última vez que durante un voluntario, o¿Cuándo quizás su fue ministerio desea ayudar día de fotografías. como voluntarios usted o¡Se supueden familiainscribir se tomaron ahora mismo! retratos fotográficos profesionales? CLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA | Ahora es el momentoLosde inscribirse las clases retratos fotográficospara representan valiososde Educación Religiosa. Venga a la Oficina de Educación Religiosa recuerdos familiares. Esté pendiente para más para llenar la planilla de inscripción. Si su hijo/a se está venir acerca de la oportunidad registrando información para el por segundo año de catecismo a fin de para programar su sesión retratos fotográficos. recibir los Sacramentos, por defavor traiga una copia delProductos geniales – Convierta sus CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! We have certificado de bautismo del niño. Las clases comenzarán elretratos fotográficos en recuerdos immediate openings in the Ambrose ¡Esperamos su visita! 10 de septiembre. ¡Los esperamos en la clase de catecismo! inolvidables. Ringers (handbells) and Cecilia Singers and Horario de Inscripciones: Lun- Jue 9:00 a 11:30 a.m. Orchestra. No audition necessary. Please talk Los productos pueden variar. & 1:00 a 7:00 p.m. Desde el 1 ro de Junio al 24 de to Scott McNulty (512-454-0384 x202 or Agosto de 2017. Los primeros en inscribirse tendrán la scott.mcnulty@st-louis.org) if you have any opción de escoger qué día de la semana quieren asistir. interest in these groups or know someone También puede registrarse online en: www.st-louis.org/ who might. Be a part of the music ministry! lcf-registration-espanol 300-00079 Rev 12/15
5
512 . 454 . 0384
St. Louis Catholic Church & School
feet on Our Faith “ANGELS”
(VOLUNTEERS)
NEEDED!
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 512-949-2486 or email her at MaryHelen-Russell@austindiocese.org
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. LIFE, DIGNITY & JUSTICE MINISTRY Are you interested in human
trafficking, immigration, ending the death penalty? Please contact bea.delarosa@stlouis.org to see how we can work together. WE ARE IN NEED OF Toothbrushes, travel
size toothpaste, travel size deodorant, socks, travel size shaving cream, travel size mouthwash. IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA APPARITIONS, a monthly
Rosary Rally has been planned at St. Mary Cathedral (203 East 10th Street) through October 14th. The next Rally is Saturday, July 8th, (in honor of the 3rd apparition on July 13th). Join us at the Noon Mass on July 8th, then afterward, process from the Cathedral to the sidewalk in front of the Capital to pray the Rosary together. The public is invited. For more information, contact Stanley Dominski at dominskis@gmail.com or (512) 202-4422. ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL CATHOLICS! In lieu of the regular
network meeting, The Catholic Business Network will hold their Social Event on Tuesday, July 18th, at Casa Chapala, 9041 Research Blvd. #100, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All Catholic Business Professionals are invited to attend. Beginning September, we will kick off our Educational Series for business professionals, beginning with Business Formation. October we will discuss Branding Your Business. In November, Marketing/ Social Media. Come join us to take advantage of this great series with special guest speakers, who have been successful in these areas. More to come - join us! To register, go to: catholicbiznetwork.org July 2, 2017
JOIN THE ST. LOUIS YOUNG ADULT GROUP!
Our ministry helps young Catholics in their 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! PARISH MINISTRIES: NOW IS THE TIME! This is
the time to begin preparing for the Parish Ministry Fair which will be in the narthex after all Masses on August 26-27. This is the opportunity for all parish groups to showcase your activities and to solicit volunteers for the coming school year! Design those posters and brochures now during the “lazy days of summer” so you’ll be ready to kick-off your fall meetings. Watch future publications for additional details. Parishioners, this will be your chance to see all the wonderful opportunities available at St. Louis for your service and faith enrichment! AGING WITH GRACE AND WISDOM RETREAT
will be held at Cedarbrake Retreat Center in Belton, less than an hour away! The retreat will be Monday, July 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Judy Hoelscher, a retired hospice chaplain and retreat leader will facilitate the day, focusing on six spiritual tasks of aging and looking at aging in the Scriptures. To register visit www.cedarbrake.org or call (254) 780-2436. TRAINING FOR LECTORS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION | Do you
feel called to participate more deeply in the liturgy? Consider attending one of our upcoming training sessions to become a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Lector Training: Saturday, August 5, 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Main Church Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training: Saturday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Main Church Auditions are required and training will be provided. Come learn, pray, discern, and enrich your spiritual life by serving in these wonderful ministries at St. Louis King of France. If you have any questions, please e-mail liturgy@ st-louis.org or call 512-454-0384 x213
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
6
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF:
PARISH LIBRARY NEWS | The library is closed
throughout the month of July. Patrons who are returning books when the library is closed may do so by bringing them to the Parish Education Center during regular working hours Monday through Friday. Watch the bulletin for updates on library hours beginning in August. SECOND DIOCESAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE IS COMING! The Office of Evangelization, Catechesis
and Family Life is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2017 second annual Diocesan Women’s Conference to be held on September 23rd at Santa Cruz Parish in Buda. The day’s theme, “Healing the Body of Christ”, will include Mass with Bishop Daniel Garcia, surprise guest testimonials, confession, Eucharistic Adoration, intercessory prayer teams, great women’s fellowship and shopping for a wide variety of Catholic books and gifts. To register, visit: www.austindiocese.org/womens-conference - Register early, as this conference was a sell-out last year! THANK YOU to Knights of Columbus
Council 5967!! They have recently donated $500 toward equipment for the teacher’s break room in the school and another $500 toward playground equipment used by our Early Childhood Development Center. We are so appreciative of the stewardship that our parish KC’s share with our parish ministries! Thank you, parishioners, for your continued support of KC breakfasts and projects that fund these generous donations. 7
7
Rick Pastor Blas Calderon Raymond Sanchez Rene Maldonado Israel Lopez-Hernandez Ricardo Munoz Joseph Villarreal Jr. James Bauer Salustio Osorio Rosa Estrada Emery Gay Melinda Becker Ron Coy Ernestine Garcia Zackery Furr Esther Prado Irene Marion Cynthia London Audrey London Eduardo Lyon Vickie Enos Mike Kam
Reyna Galvan Jorge Galvan Michelle Pechacek Martha Pechacek Margaret Lara Liz Heuertz Pete Garcia Marian Donato Eric Turner Chloe Sanders Roy Alexander Virgie Seiler Mark Griffith Teresa Jones Peggy Stout Bill Farnan Jose L. Bravo Minnie Miles Merle Miles Maggie Gonzalez Maria Vazquez Ellie Foley
Irma Lobato Walter Grona Mary Lou Tierney Melva Flores Cecilia Harris Robert Rivera Alicia Castro Dolores Castello Eugene Soliz III Jean Collins Pat Long Rose Marie Linan Mack Linan Geraldine Rowe Pedro Castillo Patricia Faucheaux Loraine Reese Martha Tschoerner Oscar Wilkens Kiara Sandoval
Please also pray for the recently deceased
512 . 454 . 0384
512 . 454 . 0384
• Carrol Nicklaus • St. Louis Catholic Church & School
St. Louis Catholic Church & School