THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter July 8, 2018 • 14 th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“...I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever” Ps:23:6
Men of St. Louis, You are invited to attend our upcoming Men’s ACTS Retreat July 19 – 22, 2018. Like most men your first thought is likely “I’m not a retreat kind of guy…”. Don’t worry – this retreat is built for you! ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service and this is a great opportunity to help build YOUR Community with other men in the parish. Men just like you – struggling in their own lives but all the while striving to be closer to our Lord. Men who want to be better husbands to their wives. Men working to be Holy fathers, sons, brothers, friends, co-workers, neighbors, you name it. You will be amazed at how much you have in common with these men and how much you will learn. You will have a good time. You will make some new friends. You will return with a new outlook. Every retreat there are a few men who REALLY need to be there. Maybe that man is you. Or maybe you know of someone. Maybe YOU end up making an impact on one of your fellow men. Indeed, our Lord works in mysterious ways… But he does work through all of us. 1
Our theme this retreat is from the last line of Psalm 23: “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Men, I pray that you are open to the call to attend and give the Lord a few days to improve on your relationship with Him and with your family. We need you! And believe me, you will be glad you did. More details along with online registration is available at www.st-louis.org/acts. Register early as spots are limited. The cost of the retreat is $175 but please do not let financial difficulties prevent you from attending – your parish is here to assist. God Bless and looking forward to seeing you at the retreat! - Phil, Jeff, & Jeff For any questions or concerns please contact Phil Tucker, Director (ptucker001@gmail.com); Jeff Navarro, Co-Director (jn.2565@gmail.com); or Jeff Kline, CoDirector (jekline@cisco.com).
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CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Douglas Jeffers, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jesse Martinez, Parochial Vicar
LIVING VOICES
Rev. Mr. Rob Embry, Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfredo Villa, 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) 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)
The King’s Institute of Theology presents
“Living Voices: Ancient Spirituality for a Modern World” What do our ancient Catholic roots have to do with our modern lives? How do those early Voices influence our Church today? Join Deacon Henry Finch for a six-week exploration of Early Church spirituality and its importance for modern Catholic living. Wednesdays, through July 18th | Wozniak Hall, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
ST. LOUIS PRESENTS:
MICHAEL GORMLEY ON THE INTERIOR LIFE
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
July 16 | 7 p.m. in the Main Church Come hear Michael “Gomer” Gormley, a well-known Catholic evangelist, speaker, and host of the Catholic podcast “Catching Foxes” speak on the interior spiritual life that all Catholics should have. You won’t want to miss this! Sponsored by ACTS Ministry.
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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.
CONNECT // CONECTAR o WWW.ST-LOUIS.ORG f WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STLOUISAUSTIN l @STLOUISAUSTIN x COFFEE WITH THE COLLARS i @STLOUISAUSTIN INVITATION TO SERVE There are many opportunities for you to share your gifts and talents here at St. Louis. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining one of the many ministries that we have on campus. Below are a few ways for you to get involved. You can also email elizabeth. polito@st-louis.org or call the parish office and she can help you discover how you can serve. 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. Liturgical Ministries We are in need of people to serve in the Hospitality ministry at every Mass. This is a great family ministry and training can happen while you serve. Contact Elizabeth.Polito@st-louis.org for more information. Mobile Loaves and Fishes We are in need of travel size shampoo, body wash, and lotion.
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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 9. Registration Schedule: Mon - Thu 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.. From June 4 through August 23. First come, first serve to select class days. You can also register online at: www.st-louis.org/lcf-registration
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ANUNCIOS Special Collections - July
Ministerios Hispanos
• Missionary Second Collection will be held July 7-8, as part of the Missionary Appeal assigned by the Diocese of Austin. This year’s appeal will benefit the Archdiocese of Yaounde in Africa. Social Ministry Envelopes and Checks for our monthly PSM collection can be placed in either collection, and will be separated out from Missionary funds. PSM cash donations can be placed in Poor Boxes or envelopes labeled Parish Social Ministries. The diocese of Yaounde created the program called “Faith and Hope in Action” which offers opportunities for women, children, orphans, handicapped, the poor and marginalized who are often forgotten.
• 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!
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine on the north side of our Church has been constructed as an Eagle Scout project of parishioner Michael Leary. The cobble stone patio and the beautifully carved cantera stone statue from Saltillo, Mexico, are wonderful additions to our campus and will provide a place of prayer and meditation for all our parishioners. Contributions are welcome on an ongoing basis to cover costs of landscaping, benches and lighting. Please designate your checks or envelopes for the OLG Shrine and place in any weekend collection. DCCW MEETING • Ever wonder what goes on in the Diocesan Office aside from the visible ministries? Know the difference between the chancellor and vicar general? Ever hear of the presbyteral council or what it does? How about deans and their responsibilities? Deacon Ron Walker will answer these questions and more at the July 21 meeting of the Austin Deaneries Council of Catholic Women. Join us at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 6225 Highway 290 East, Austin 78723, beginning with Mass at 9 a.m. After the business meeting, a complementary brunch precedes Deacon Ron’s talk. We conclude by 12:30 p.m. There is no pre-registration or fee required. The Deaneries meetings offer an opportunity to meet Catholic women from the Austin area and to learn about the happenings in other parishes. Presidentelect Janet Fontenette will be happy to answer any questions about the meeting or Council. Contact her evenings at 512-417-7862.
• Clases Prematrimoniales “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. • 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 9 de septiembre. ¡Los esperamos en la clase de catecismo! Horario de Inscripciones: Lun a Je 9:00 a 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 a 7:00 p.m. Desde el 4 de Junio al 23 de Agosto de 2018. 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 MARRIED COUPLES • Give your marriage a well-deserved vacation. Plan to go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of energy! Upcoming weekends are scheduled at Emmaus Catholic Church in Lakeway (nonresidential) for July 13-15 and at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock on September 21-13. To apply online visit: www.austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-635-1036.
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Student Life at St. Louis Catholic School SLCS offers a range of opportunities for students to explore their interests and talents. Through rich art and music electives, hands on learning in the Makerspace, or after school programs, students develop 21st century skills to set them up for success in life beyond St. Louis. Programs: • Beyond the Bell: School wide extended day program for all ages with organized activities including coding, scrapbooking, chess and more. • Music/Band/Choir • Scouts • Private School Interscholastic Association (PSIA)
• Theater (One Act Play) • Run Club • Science Fair • Student Council • National Junior Honor Society
Save the Dates: • Thursday, August 9, 5:30PM - Elementary School Orientation/Secondary Back to School Night • First Day of School - Monday, August 13 (noon dismissal) • Thursday, September 6, 5:30PM - Secondary School Orientation/Elementary Back to School Night There’s still time to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year! 8 months - 8th grade! Contact Rosalie Dowling at 512-614-6622 or rosalie.dowling@slcsaustin.org to schedule a tour!
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THE ART OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Spiritual direction is the art of walking with others and helping them notice what God is up to in their lives. It is not a profession but a ministry and—at its best—a mystery that unfolds over time. Spiritual directors have had the personal experience of working for several years with their own directors as well as formal training in the techniques and ethics of spiritual direction. The Diocese of Austin recently recognized 24 newly qualified spiritual directors who have completed a two-year course through the Diocesan Institute of Spiritual Direction. A roster of qualified directors is maintained in the St. Louis parish office and in the Diocesan offices. Others may be equally qualified through other programs, such as priests and deacons, but time constraints generally prevent them from entering into an open-ended process that may unfold over a long period of time. Selecting a qualified and appropriate spiritual director is important. Anyone can claim to be a spiritual director, but it’s best to work with someone your priest or another trusted advisor refers you to. You will be exploring issues close to the heart and spirit. Your director will have knowledge of the spiritual practices and experiences of many of the Church’s great teachers, and can help guide you through stages that can be confusing and troubling but which are normal and well-recognized. Spiritual directors are bound by confidentiality. Whatever is discussed in a session with a directee will not be revealed without permission or if there is reason to believe the directee or another person may be in danger of physical harm or abuse to self or others. Spiritual direction is not therapy or a substitute for it, but can often be a beneficial adjunct to it.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY TRUCK AND THRIFT STORE
The St. Vincent dePaul Society truck will be in the south parking lot of the church on Saturday, July 14th, 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, to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please help us to help others! The truck was to have visited us on June 2nd; however, due to Confirmation being held at St. Louis that day, we had to postpone the truck’s visit. And if you are out shopping for your summer needs, come and visit the SVDP Thrift Store to get some great bargains! The store is located at 901 W. Braker, just off Lamar. It’s open MondaySaturday from 10am-7pm. Lots of parking available. Come visit!
Sessions are generally held bi-monthly or monthly. Some directors charge fees for their time while others do not. A common practice is to ask the directee to donate a sum of money equal to one hour’s wages to the church or one of its ministries, for example the St. Louis School, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, St. Vincent de Paul of some other ministry within the church.
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MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS Monday
STEWARDSHIP
July 9 | Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and
Actual Collection
Companions, Martyrs Readings:
Budget
Variance:
Over
Under
Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9;
Mt 9:18-26
July 11 | Saint Benedict, Abbot
Readings:
Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mt 10:1-7
Masses:
7 a.m.
Thursday
July 12
Readings:
Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9; Ps 80:2ac & 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15
Masses:
11:15 a.m.
Alex & Anna McNair Anniversary
Confessions
Building Fund$833.53 Children’s Collection $6.00 Building Fund$833.53 12 p.m. Erick Driskill+ $6.00 Farm Ministry $5.00 Children’s Collection Ministry $5.00 Food Pantry $155.00 Farm 5 p.m. Confessions Food Pantry $155.00 Guadalupue $702.04 Garden Guadalupue $702.04 Garden Mobile Loaves $438.00 & Fishes 6 p.m. Ofelia Perez Mobile Loaves $438.00 & Fishes School Trust $144.00 Fund School Trust $144.00 Fund Social Ministries $275.00 July 13 | Saint Henry Paul Social Ministries $275.00 St. Vincent de$136.00 Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 & 17; Mt St. 10:16-23 Vincent de$136.00 Paul
Friday Readings: Masses:
7 a.m.
Saturday
July 14 | Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
Readings:
Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33
Masses:
8 a.m.
Annabelle Ocanas Birthday
8:30 a.m.
Confessions
3:30 p.m.
Confessions
5 p.m.
Hortense Svehlak+
Sunday
July 15 | Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14; Eph 1:3-14 or
1:3-10; Mk 6:7-13
Masses:
6 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Joseph Grona+
9:30 a.m.
Hortense Svehlak+
11:30 a.m.
Gene Syrinek+
1:30 p.m.
Movimiento Familiar Cristiano
5 p.m.
Deacon Allen Desorcie+
7 p.m.
Vespers
7
7
6
Fred McNair+
4
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3 /2
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($14,581.91)
Vickie Antoine
Wednesday
$2,073,662.65
Confessions
12 p.m.
$2,059,080.74
11:15 a.m.
($12,044.27)
Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10; Mt 9:32-38
Masses:
$163,477.29
Readings:
$151,433.02
Bishop Joe Vasquez
$37,331.70
July 10
($7,482.97)
7 a.m.
Tuesday
$29,848.73
Masses:
Additional Contributions to Ministries for 6/23-6/24: Building Fund
Building Fund Collection Children’s Collection Farm Ministry Farm Ministry Guadalupue Garden Mobile Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Food Pantry School Trust Fund Guadalupue Garden Guadalupue Garden Social Ministries & Fishes & Fishes St. Mobile Vincent deLoaves Paul Loaves Mobile School Trust Fund School Trust Fund Social Ministries Social Ministries St. de Paul de Paul St.Vincent Vincent Building Fund Children’s Collection Farm Ministry Children’s Food Pantry
$833.53 $6.00 $5.00 $155.00 $702.04 $438.00 $144.00 $275.00 $136.00
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