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. Advancement/Development Business Office Childhood Ministry Early Childhood Ministry Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry Ministerial Discipleship Music Principal Organist Senior Ministry Social Ministry St. Louis Catholic School Youth Ministry
Octavia Ratiu, Coordinator Call Office Brenda Beltran, Chief Operating Officer x211 Beatriz Franceschi, Director x221 Margaret English-Knipp, Co-Director x266 Angelica Cordova, Co-Director x244 Sumayah Abullarade, Director x216 Elizabeth Polito, Director x213 Rick Gabrillo, Director x202 Scott McNulty x202 Wanda Alexander, Coordinator Call Office Bea Dela Rosa, Director x265 Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal x239 Alissa Molina, High School Coordinator x219
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Forming Our Faith Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday
July 24 | Saint Sharbel MakhlĂşf, Priest
Readings:
Ex 14:5-18; Ex 15:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 12:38-42
Masses:
7 a.m.
Tuesday
July 25 | Saint James, Apostle
Readings:
2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6;
Raphael M. Kelly+
Mt 20:20-28
Generous Hearts 7/8-7/9 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Budget
Variance Over (Under)
$37,881.99 $81,869.73 $81,869.73
$37,611.15 $88,044.34 $88,044.34
$270.84 ($6,174.61) ($6,174.61)
Ministry Programs
Masses:
11:15 a.m. Confessions
12 p.m.
Edward P. Alvarez+
6 p.m.
Jennings F. Ballard+
Wednesday
July 26 | Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings:
Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27-28;
Mt 13:1-9
Masses:
7 a.m.
Thursday
July 27
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Readings:
Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56;
Mt 13:10-17 Masses:
11:15 a.m. Confessions
12 p.m.
Randy Hernandez
5 p.m.
Confessions
6 p.m.
Eleazar Garza+
Friday
July 28
Readings:
Ex 24:3-8; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Mt 13:18-23
Masses:
7 a.m.
Saturday
July 29 | Saint Martha
Readings:
Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Jn 11:19-27 or
Mike Miller+
Children's Collection $5.50 Farm Ministry $263.00 Food Pantry $116.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $324.00 Peter's Pence $920.00 School Trust Fund $621.00 Social Ministries $3,596.00 St. Vincent de Paul $2,125.00
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
Lk 10:38-42 Masses:
8 a.m.
Parish Bulletin Sponsors
8:30 a.m.
Confessions
3:30 p.m.
Confessions
5 p.m.
Donald DeCecca+
Sunday
July 30 | Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128,
129-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46
Masses:
6 a.m.
Allen Kengott+
7:30 a.m.
Pro Populo
9:30 a.m.
Karin F. Becker+
11:30 a.m. Colonel Leo Draper+
1:30 p.m.
Maria Vicenta Santos+
5 p.m.
Virginia Iglesias+
Compline
9 p.m.
Please support St. Louis Catholic School. Buy SCRIP/Gift cards after weekend English Masses. July 23, 2017
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ANNOUNCEMENTS KJZT SOCIETY NO. 93 | On May 25th KJZT
president Jane Hellinger presented long-time St. Louis parishioner Martha Mikulencak Watkins with the KJZT 75-year pin. Martha was a very active member of Society No. 93. Congratulations Martha!! K.J.Z.T. Society No. 93 WILL NOT have a meeting in August. Instead, we will celebrate Mass and Corporate • Communion for the living and deceased members of our society on Saturday, August 5 at St. Louis church 5:00 pm Mass. We have requested reserved seating. After Mass, those wishing to can gather at a local restaurant for dinner and socializing. All members and their families are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Jane 512-452-9748 or Phyllis 512-453-4453.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The
St. Louis Parish Feast Day will be celebrated on Friday, August 25th, with an early evening Mass, followed by a catered dinner in Wozniak Hall. Tickets will be on sale in August from the Church Office and after Masses. You’ll be able to purchase numbered tickets that will reserve your place at a specified table. Buy one ticket or the whole table! Join us in commemorating our patron, Saint Louis the King! Details to follow in future bulletins! 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 3
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY IS UNDERWAY! If you scheduled your family online, be sure to double check your time and date and arrive promptly to check in! All photography is being done in Wozniak Hall. If you need to reschedule, that can be done online as well. For English questions on scheduling, contact Donna at dbmcclung@aol.com or (512) 9218554. For Spanish questions, contact Oscar at oscarrel@ countermail.com or (512) 626-5302. Parish Hosts are needed for each hour of photography in July. Photography will be Tuesday – Friday from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Would you consider being a volunteer host for these photo sessions? Please contact Melissa Fields at missy0531@hotmail.com to volunteer, or maybe your parish ministry would like to host a day of photography! Volunteer times can be scheduled now! Parish Ministries should be submitting color photos of your members in action, serving the parish and socializing together. Submit clear, digital copies to christa.villarreal@st-louis.org who will choose the best photos to feature your parish ministry in the directory. “Action” photos are preferred over more formal photos of members standing in rows. Submit photos that best express the fun, fellowship or purpose of your ministry! THANK YOU, ST. LOUIS WOMEN’S CLUB for
sponsoring Narthex receptions for Fr. Jesse Martinez and for Fr. Doug Jeffers, two of our newly ordained priests for the Diocese! If you would like to join this active group of women in the parish, their registration form is in the current June-July parish newsletter. Look for it in Narthex tract racks. There are a variety of ways to serve in the Women’s Club, including the Altar Guild, sewing committees for Baptism Mementos and Chrismons, Hospitality committee, Book Club and more! In order to be included in their upcoming yearbook for fall, please fill out the registration form and return it to the Church Office before August 18th!
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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
WWW.SLCSAUSTIN.ORG 512-614-6622
Save the Dates!
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
Congratulations to Jacobs-Lozada family on winning the $1000 Parker Uniform Tuition Scholarship contest for St. Louis Catholic School!
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 23, 2017
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Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de Adultos y Familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
¡LAS SESIONES FOTOGRAFICAS PARA EL DIRECTORIO PICTÓRICO YA HAN EMPEZADO!
Si programo la cita para su familia en-línea por favor revise el tiempo y la fecha de su cita y llegue a tiempo. Todas las sesiones fotográficas se llevan a cabo en Wozniak Hall. Si necesita cambiar la fecha de su cita puede hacer esto en línea también. Para preguntas en Ingles comuníquese con Donna a dbmcclung@aol.com o al 512-921-8554. Para preguntas en español comuníquese con Oscar a oscarrel@ countermail.com o al 512-626-5302. Los Ministerios de la Parroquia deben entregar fotos de sus miembros sirviendo a la parroquia o socializando con otros miembros de la iglesia o del ministerio. Entregue copias digitales claras a christa.villarreal@stlouis.org quien escogerá las mejores fotos para presentar su ministerio en el directorio. Fotos de miembros en “acción” se prefieren sobre las fotos formales donde los miembros están parados viendo a la cámara. ¡Entregue fotos que enseñan la diversión, la amistad y el propósito de su ministerio! TALLERES DE ORACION Y VIDA | Talleres de Oración
y vida de Padre Ignacio Larrañaga te invitan a la sesión de Apertura en donde se explicará el contenido del Taller: que enseñará a escuchar a Dios meditando su Palabra y a hablar con Dios por medio de diferentes modalidades de oración. ¡Estamos empezando un año y qué mejor regalo para crecer en nuestra propia vida espiritual! Haga el tiempo para asistir y verá cuánto vale el sacrificio. Su Guía del Taller, Mercedes Murillo, los estará esperando el sábado 29 de Julio a las 4:00 pm en el salón 118 para iniciar el Taller.
El Movimiento Familiar Cristiano invita a todas las familias que desean ser parte de este ministerio a inscribirse después de las Misas en español. Habrá miembros del ministerio cerca de cada salida de la iglesia llenando aplicaciones y contestando preguntas el domingo 23 y 30 de Julio. Para más información comuníquese con Lorenzo Banda al (512) 569-7101 o con Silvia Banda al (512) 769-1377. MOVIMIENTO
FAMILIAR
CRISTIANO
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CLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA | Ahora es
el momento de inscribirse para las clases de Educación Religiosa. Venga a la Oficina de Educación Religiosa para llenar la planilla de inscripción. Si su hijo/a se está registrando para el segundo año de catecismo a fin de recibir los Sacramentos, por favor traiga una copia del certificado de bautismo del niño. Las clases comenzarán el 10 de septiembre. ¡Los esperamos en la clase de catecismo! Horario de Inscripciones: Lun- Jue 9:00 a 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 a 7:00 p.m. Desde el 1 ro de Junio al 24 de Agosto de 2017. Los primeros en inscribirse tendrán la opción de escoger qué día de la semana quieren asistir. También puede registrarse online en: www.st-louis.org/ lcf-registration-espanol
ESTUDIO BÍBLICO | “Acérquense a Dios y Él se
acercará a ustedes” (Santiago 4:8) Cuando te acerques al Señor, con fe, con tus oraciones, con tu corazón; Él se acercará a ti, con Su Protección, con Su Guía, con Su Amor. Escucha Su Palabra, cúbrete con Su Amor, y deja todo en las manos del Señor. Si quieres Participar en el Programa de Estudio presentado por el Obispo Robert E. Barron sobre el Catolicismo: Las Figuras Esenciales (San Francisco de Asís, Santo Tomás de Aquino, Santa Catalina de Siena, John Henry Newman G. K. Chesterton, Miguel Ángel), es la mejor manera de sumergirse plenamente en la vida de estos santos hombres y mujeres, regístrate pronto. Estudiaremos todos los martes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. En el sótano del PEC empezando el 12 de septiembre, 2017. Para más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade al 512-454- 0384 Ext. 216 5
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feet on Our 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! 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! THE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet
August 2 for Bingo and Pizza in Wozniak Hall, Room 1, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Come visit, meet new people, have great conversations with other parishioners. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. If you would like more information on any Senior activities, email seniors@stlouis.org
“ANGELS”
fall trip to tour Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill and Sts.Cyril and Methodius in Granger Texas on September 7th. More information soon! Contact Wanda Alexander, seniors@st-louis.org or Alice Kubacak at 512452-7727. July 23, 2017
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. 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. 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 Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm at St. Vincent de Paul, beginning with an informational session on August 2nd. To sign up, and 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.
PERMANENT
SENIORS, MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Upcoming
(VOLUNTEERS)
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
DIACONATE
DISCERNMENT
English and Spanish speaking men wishing to explore the permanent diaconate are invited to Project Stephen, a monthly gathering for men and their wives to pray, listen and discern in community. Project Stephen meets yearround, on the third Thursday of each month from 7:009:00pm at the diocesan Pastoral Center in Austin. Men must first discuss their interest in the diaconate with their pastors and receive his consent to attend. When a new formation class begins (every three years), men will be invited to apply. For more information, email formation directors@austindiocese.org
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF:
FORGIVENESS: HEALING PATH TO A NEW LIFE
HEALING PATH of STARTING ANEW August 3, Forgiveness is FORGIVENESS: a commitment to a process JULY 21-23 TO NEW LIFE, AUGUST 3 change. It can be difficultForgiveness and itis acan take time. Everyone commitment to a process of change. It his retreat is for those who have gone through a can be difficult and it can take time. Everyone moves toa little differently. The desire vorce andmoves know what ittoward is like to haveforgiveness the dream of ward forgiveness a little differently. The desire to forgive lifetime of marriage shattered. We will about ishow it how can change life youby more about it can change your your life by bringing knowledgeto the forgive pain, but also is look more to build new peace, emotional and spiritual healing. Forgiveness is eams and restore hope. bringing you more peace, more emotional and spiritual healing. not about excusing or condoning the pain inflicted on you. Brian Egan, and Shelley Metcalf will facilitate this It is about letting go of that pain so that you can heal. notroomabout excusing or condoning the pain retreat. Forgiveness The cost is $170 for ais shared and This day is designed to bring you to a deeper understand$210 for a private room. ing of forgiveness and experience healing power. so inflicted on you. It is about letting go ofGod’s that pain Beverly Collin. Assistant Director will facilitate this that you can heal. This day is designed tois $40 bring youlunch. to a retreat. The cost and includes www.cedarbrake.org deeper understanding of forgiveness and experience God's 254-780-2436 healing power. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. cedabrake@austindiocese.org If you're interested in a retreat, call (254) 780-2436 or email cedarbrake@austindiocese.org for more information.
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. FIND US ONLINE AT www.st-louis.org /StLouisAustin @stlouisaustin @stlouisaustin
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Andy Hines 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 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
• Nina Kolinko • Raymundo Meza •
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