THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter June 24, 2018 • The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Welcoming Couples to the Sacrament of Marriage Through Convalidation If you had been in the Church on June 9th, you would have seen five couples being married at one time in the first-ever Group Convalidation at St. Louis. Our Pastor, Father James Misko, was the celebrant. All of these five couples had been married civilly, some for many years, with children of all ages. Most countries in the world (other than the U.S.) require couples to be married by civil authorities before seeking the Sacrament of Marriage within a church. Baptized Catholics in civil marriages, however, are unable to receive communion or Confirmation. They cannot be sponsors for baptism or serve as liturgical ministers until their marriage is made sacramental through convalidation. What is a Group Convalidation? Group convalidations are exclusively for couples who have been civilly married only, living as man and wife, often with children. Group Convalidations will be celebrated with a Mass, which recognizes the couple’s readiness to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. At their marriage, many of these couples are receiving communion for the first time in decades, so it’s a joyful occasion both for them and for the Church. 1
What happens first? Marriage files for couples are prepared by priests or deacons of St. Louis, who will determine, on an individual basis, whether additional marriage classes are needed. Couples married civilly for five years or less will normally be asked to take one of our marriage preparation courses. What are the advantages of a Group Convalidation? Couples will share the costs of renting the Church or hiring musicians, with minimal expense to them. Everything including the acolyte, lector, readings, wedding monitor and musicians will be arranged by the Church staff, as part of their low cost fee. The focus is on receiving the Sacrament rather than incurring debt and it’s a beautiful celebration where these couples are brought in communion with their Church once again.
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CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Douglas Jeffers, 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)
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 June 24, 2018
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. No session July 4th.
Men’s Retreat | July 19-22 A time to set aside your busy schedule, begin new frienships, and reconnect with God. The retreat will begin on Thursday evening, July 19, and continue through the weekend, ending with an 11:30 Mass on Sunday, July 22 at St. Louis. For more information email tom.carani@st-louis.org or ptucker001@gmail.com Register Now: www.st-louis.org/acts
RETREAT Boundless Compassion Retreat July 25, will be offered at Cedarbrake Retreat Center in Belton, 9:30am-2:30pm. Based on the book of the same name by Sister Joyce Rupp, this retreat will invite and challenge us to look for ways to embrace Our Lord’s stance towards all of life. Beverly Collin, assistant director of Cedarbrake, will present this day. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. To register, go to www.cedarbrake
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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
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. Farm Ministry Our next Farm workday is July 7th, from 8-12 -- be cool, come early, and dig in the dirt with the fantastic Farm crew. Help us keep the food pantry stocked with fresh vegetables all summer long! 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 shampoo/ conditioner bottles. Please drop off at the Social Ministries building, Mon-Fri, between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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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 Seniors
Ministerios Hispanos
• The Friendship Circle will meet June 27 in Wozniak Hall, from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join us for bingo, cards, chicken foot and more. Please bring a fruit dish to share. For more information, contact seniors@stlouis.org or call 512-454-0384. The Friendship Circle will be taking a summer break and will return on August 1. Enjoy your time with family and friends.
• 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!
Life in the Spirit Seminar
• 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.
• Would you like to grow in your relationship with the Lord? Join the Life in the Spirit Seminar on Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. through July 5 in Wozniak Hall, Meeting Room 1. For more information, call Kerry Joe Brockman at 512-785-9808 or Colleen Brockman at 512-576-5920. Mass for Families • Join The Austin Chapter Knights of Columbus for the Annual Mass for Families celebrating the family and praying for God’s protection of the essential unit of our human society. Held at St. Albert the Great on Saturday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. Regina Caeli Academy is Hiring • Hiring a part-time high school Latin tutor - teaching experience not required; candidate must have facility with grammar forms and translation and a devotion to the Catholic faith. Contact Katrina Hartsock at 470-239-0259 or khartsock.aus@rcahybrid.org.
June 24, 2018
• 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
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Big renovations are happening this summer at St. Louis Catholic School! The Secondary building is getting a bathroom overhaul and new paint, and the primary building is getting new windows installed. Thank you to everyone who helped make these much needed improvements possible! Save the Dates Thursday, August 9, 6:30 p.m. - Elementary School Orientation/Secondary Back to School Night First Day of School - Monday, August 13 (noon dismissal) Thursday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. - Secondary School Orientation/Elementary Back to School Night
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Monday June 25 Actual Collection Budget Variance: Over Under Readings: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Masses: 7 a.m. Earl Spears+ Tuesday June 26 Readings: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. John Sisson+ Wednesday June 27 | Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Readings: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33, 34, 36, 37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Masses: 7 a.m. Salvatore Scicchitani+ o 10 th rt 6/ on ate Thursday June 28 | Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr ea e 9M Y / t D 6 Readings: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9; Mt 7:21-29 to Da Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Building Fund$601.00 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions Farm Ministry $168.50 Building Fund$601.00 Farm Ministry $168.50 Food Pantry########Food Pantry######## 12 p.m. Rudy Saenz, Jr.+ Friends of King’s $10.00 Music Friends of King’s $10.00 Music Mobile Loaves $525.00 & Fishes 5 p.m. Confessions Additional Contributions Mobile Loaves $525.00 & Fishes School Trust $681.00 Fund to Ministries for 6/9-6/10: 6 p.m. Bob Perez+ ######## School Trust $681.00 Fund Social Ministries ######## Paul Building Fund Social Ministries ########St. Vincent de Friday June 29 | Saint Peter and Paul, Apostles Farm Ministry St. Vincent de ######## Paul Building Fund Fund $601.00 Building Food Pantry Readings: Acts 12: 1-11; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, Friends of King’s Music Farm Ministry $168.50 Farm Ministry 17-18; Mt 16: 13-19 Mobile Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry $1,202.50 Food Pantry School Trust Fund Masses: 7 a.m. Judith Vrazel+ Friends of King’s Social Ministries $10.00 Friends ofMusic King’s Music Saturday June 30 | The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church St. Vincent de Paul Mobile LoavesLoaves & Fishes & Fishes $525.00 Mobile Readings: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21; School Trust Fund $681.00 School Trust Fund Mt 8:5-17 Social Ministries $3,772.18 Social Ministries Masses: 8 a.m. Augusto Angel+ St. de Paul de Paul $2,133.00 St.Vincent Vincent 8:30 a.m. No Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Hortense Svehlak+ Sunday July 1 | Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Masses: 6 a.m. Raul Rodriguez+ 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Wanda O’Leary+ 11:30 a.m. Hortense Svehlak+ 1:30 p.m. Monica & Juan Martinez+ O NLINE AT E NVELOPE 5 p.m. Monica Martinez st-louis.weshareonline.org cash/check 7 p.m. Solemn Vespers with Benediction
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