THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter May 20, 2018 • Pentecost
When our Confirmation team prepares adults to receive the sacrament, we remind them that things will change after they receive the sacrament. The change isn’t magic or symbolic, it’s a graced change. It’s a change of relationship to Christ and his Church. When we’ve encountered Christ, chosen to follow Him, and been fully initiated into the Church, we can’t go back to life as it was. We can never be the same because we’ve received a new mission through the Holy Spirit. We are like the Apostles gathered together at Pentecost who receive the new mission of God. And make no mistake, God is doing something new in that room. Remember what happens? A great wind filled the room, like a cleansing breath. It’s the same wind that roared over the creation waters (Gen 1:2 ), the same breath of life God gives Adam and Eve (Gen 2:7). There is newness of life in this wind. Fire falls on the Apostles, a sign of God’s presence. He is present like he was during the Israelites’ Exodus (Ex 13:21); He’s inspiring awe among all as He did when Elijah called down fire to convert the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:38). The 1
same God who never abandons His people is with the Apostles in that room, filling all present with gifts they need to share Jesus with the world. The Holy Spirit sustains the evangelizing mission of the Church. We see that Peter is so inspired with the confidence and strength of the Spirit that He immediately proclaims Jesus to those present outside the house, and 3000 convert (Acts 2:14-41). Peter’s evangelization is our example. When we share what God has done in our lives with others it’s the same Holy Spirit from the scripture sustaining us and encouraging us. Hans urs von Balthasar calls the Holy Spirit the Great Revealer. Not only does the Spirit reveal God and Christ to the world, but the Spirit also reveals us to ourselves. Who has God created you to be, what gifts have you received from Him, and what is your mission? In the presence of the Great Revealer, you can come to know the specific ways you are called to make disciples of all nations. This is your mission, but don’t be afraid. God’s always with you.
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CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor CLERGY Rev. Jeffers, Rev.Douglas James A. Misko,Parochial Pastor Vicar Rev. Douglas Jeffers, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Rob Embry, Deacon Rev.Mr. Mr.Alfredo Rob Embry, Rev. Villa, Deacon Rev.Mr. Mr.Javier Alfredo Villa, Deacon Rev. Maldonado, Deacon Rev. Mr. Javier Maldonado, Deacon MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. (Español), 7:30 Sunday: 6:00 11:30 a.m. (Español), 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., a.m. a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. (Español) (Español) Choral Vespers: 7 p.m. Choral Vespers: 7 p.m. Weekdays: Weekdays: English: 7:00 a.m. (M, W, F), English: F), (Sat) 12:00 p.m.7:00 (T & a.m. Th), (M, 8:00W,a.m. 12:00 p.m. (T & Th), 8:00 a.m. (Sat) Español: 6:00 p.m. (Jueves) Español: 6:00 p.m. (Jueves)
KING’S TAVERN PASTORAL COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 7 CASA CHAPALA HAPPY HOUR BEGINS Pastoral Council Nomination Forms are in theATChurch pews this 6:30 P.M. weekend and next. Nominees must be Baptized and Confirmed TALK BEGINS Catholics in good standing with the Church and registered in the AT 7:30 P.M. parish for at least three years. Nominees must also be at least 21 ALL ARE WELCOME! years old and must be able to attend monthly meetings on the 4th BRING A FRIEND! Tuesday from 6-8pm. This is a 3-year commitment. We are grateful
to those who have been prayerfully discerning membership. Once approved, nominees will be notified of upcoming discernment dates. The Cajun Navy--some of our very own parishioners--were among the first responders to the victims of Hurricane Harvey last year. Come listen to their story and discover what it means to go outside of ourselves for the sake of another.
RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION Tuesday: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Tuesday: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Thursday: 11:15-11:50 a.m., Thursday: 11:15-11:50 a.m., 5:00-5:50 p.m. 5:00-5:50 p.m. Saturday: 8:30-10:00 a.m., Saturday: 8:30-10:00 a.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours) Monday - Sunday (24 hours) PARISH PARISHOFFICE: OFFICE: Monday Monday- Friday, - Friday,99a.m. a.m.- -66p.m. p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 7601 7601Burnet BurnetRoad, Road,Austin, Austin,78757 78757 512-454-0384 512-454-0384 SCHOOL SCHOOLOFFICE: OFFICE: Monday Monday- Friday, - Friday,7:30 7:30a.m.-3:30 a.m.-3:30p.m. p.m. 2114 2114St.St.Joseph JosephBlvd., Blvd.,Austin, Austin,78757 78757 512-614-6622 512-614-6622 www.slcsaustin.org www.slcsaustin.org LIFELONG LIFELONGCHRISTIAN CHRISTIANFORMATION FORMATION OFFICE: OFFICE: Monday Monday- Thursday, - Thursday,99a.m. a.m.- -66p.m. p.m. (closed (closednoon noontoto1 1p.m.) p.m.) EARLY CHILDHOOD EARLY CHILDHOODOFFICE: OFFICE: Monday Monday- Friday, - Friday,7:45 7:45a.m. a.m.- -55p.m. p.m. 512-614-6544 512-614-6544 www.st-louis.org/ecdc www.st-louis.org/ecdc
Vacation Bible School is one week in the summer (June 11-15, 2018) but a week that can change children’s lives forever. This year the participants will be part of “A Wonderful Adventure”. The fun will occur from 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Each day the children will enjoy Bible stories, games, snacks, dramas, music, and much more! The week will culminate with a Mass and the closing ceremony. Our goal for VBS is to provide an opportunity for children to learn about God’s love through Jesus Christ, to hear the gospel in a fun, safe and loving atmosphere, and to learn about the lives of different saints “Our real Super Heroes”. We hope that your child or children will be able to join us for this fun week of adventure at St Louis VBS. The program is open to children PreK-4 to 5th Grade, and the cost is: First Child - $25.00 and $15 for each additional child, up to a maximum of $70 per family. High school students are invited to participate as leaders. Registrations will run from April 30 thru May 25. If you would like your child or children to participate in St Louis VBS 2018 please fill out the online registration form at: www.st-louis.org/vbs Registration forms will be required for all students. Students without registration forms will not be allowed admittance. Come join us as we gear up for an awesome week!
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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ANUNCIOS
Farewell to Seminarian Will
Seniors • The Friendship Circle will meet May 9 in Wozniak Hall, from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join us for cards, games, or good ole conversation. Please bring a snack to share with morning coffee. For more information, contact seniors@st-louis.org or call 512-454-0384. AARP Smart Driver Course May 24th in Wozniak Hall 9:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please bring sack lunch RSVP by May 21st Space is limited
Farewell to Seminarian Will
Tochild RSVP or for morefor information If your is registering the secondemail year of Please join us on Sunday, May 20th, following the seniors@st-louis.org or contact the parish office Sacraments Class, please bring a copy of his/her • PleaseMass, join as us we on bid Sunday, Mayto20th, following 9:30am farewell Seminarian Will.the Baptismal Certificate. Classes will start September 9. There will be a reception Wozniak hosted Will. by 9:30am Mass, as we bidinfarewell to Hall, Seminarian the Women’s Will has been a wonderful There will be aClub. reception in Wozniak Hall, hosted by Registration Schedule: Mon - Thu 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. & Altar 1:00 toServers 7:00 p.m.. From June 4 through August 23. addition to our parish this year, and he has become a the Women’s Club. Will has been a wonderful addition welcome participant in countless ministries. Please First come, first Servers serve to -select days.Saturday tous our this year, and he as hashe become a welcome • Calling all Altar Springclass Serviam join inparish bidding him goodbye returns to the You can also register onlineMay at: 12, 9:00 a.m. participant in countless ministries. Please join us in is quickly approaching on Saturday, seminary for his final year before Ordination. www.st-louis.org/lcfregistration bidding him goodbye as he returns to the seminary for his final year before Ordination.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ANUNCIOS Children’s Liturgy
Ministerios Hispanos
• Last day for Children’s Liturgy is May 27th. Children’s Liturgy at 9:30 and 1:30 Sunday Masses will break for the summer after their sessions on May 27th. These sessions for our young parishioners will resume Sunday, September 16th. Have a great summer and thank your volunteer catechists who lead these programs so faithfully throughout the school year.
• Registración de CRSP: Si usted se siente solo, deprimido o sin esperanzas, venga a disfrutar de un tiempo maravilloso y una noche inolvidable de reflexiones y alabanzas, donde recibirá consuelo y sanción espiritual. Para participar en el retiro de CRSP regístrese en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano, o Educación Religiosa. El retiro de CRSP de hombres será del 26-27 de mayo. El retiro de CRSP de mujeres se llevara a cabo del 9-10 de junio. ¡Inscríbete ahora! ¡Te esperamos! El cupo es limitado.
Seniors • The Friendship Circle will meet May 23 in Wozniak Hall, from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join us for bingo, cards, dominoes, and more. Please bring a snack to share with morning coffee. For more information, contact seniors@st-louis.org or call 512-454-0384. AARP Smart Driver Course May 24th in Wozniak Hall 9:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please bring sack lunch RSVP by May 21st Space is limited To RSVP or for more information email seniors@st-louis.org or contact the parish office
Men’s Mass • 10th Annual Men’s Mass with Bishop Joe Vasquez will be held Saturday, July 21st, at 10:00am, St. Elizabeth’s in Pflugerville. Mark your calendars for this annual event and plan to celebrate the Eucharist with men of all ages throughout the Diocese of Austin. For more information, go online at www.centexcatholic.com
• 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! • 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
Sunday Nursery • Sunday Nursery will be closed during summer break, May 27 through September 2. We will reopen September 9. May 20, 2018 Pentecost
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Congratulations to the St. Louis Catholic School Second Grade class who made their First Holy Communion on May 12! The smiles and joy on their faces says it all. Thank you to all the teachers, staff, and Seminarian Will for preparing this class to receive the Holy Eucharist. SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, May 23 Home and School Association Ice Cream Social Friday, May 25, 6:30 p.m. 8th Grade Graduation Mass Friday, June 1 Last day of school (noon dismissal)
St. Vincent de Paul Truck
Pilgrimage
• The truck will be in the south parking lot of the church on Saturday, June 2 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. If you like shopping, visit the SVDP Thrift Store to get some great bargains! The store is located at 901 W. Braker. Open Monday-Saturday from 10am-7pm. Come visit! We apologize for the truck being a “noshow” on the last scheduled date, March 3. The truck experienced mechanical difficulties and just couldn’t get to us that day.
• St. Louis King’s Choir invites you to join them on a pilgrimage choir tour of Spain, France and Portugal, that will include both Fatima and Lourdes. The pilgrimage is December 27 – January 4, and there are limited spaces open to congregants, so let Rick Gabrillo know of your interest at rick.gabrillo@stlouis.org A $200/person non-refundable deposit is due by May 10th to secure your place. Look for flyers at church entrances or from choir members.
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CORNER The Wild Goose: The Spirit’s Witness The Wild Goose: El Espiritu Da Testimonio
INVITATION TO SERVE
On the feast of Pentecost, we recall that the Spirit’s role in the world is to give testimony to Jesus Christ. How can we stir up the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives to witness to Christ’s love?
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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. 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 for more information. Mobile Loaves and Fishes We are in need of travel size shampoo, body wash, and lotion. Social Ministries We need help Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to unload, sort, and stock donations. Contact bea.delarosa@st-louis.org for more information. Altar Guild Meet weekly on Friday or Saturday to prepare the Church for weekend Masses. For more information, contact Elizabeth Polito at elizabeth.polito@st-louis. org or (512) 454-0384 x 213. Adoration Ministry We have open hours in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, located on the south end of the narthex. Contact adoration@st-louis.org for more information.
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MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS
STEWARDSHIP
May 21 | Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest and
Monday
Actual Collection
Companions, Martyrs
Over
Under
May 23
Readings:
Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11; Mk 9:38-40
Masses:
7 a.m.
Senaida Garcia+
8 a.m.
School Awards Mass
Thursday
May 24
Readings:
Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-15ab, 15cd-16, 17-18, 19-20;
Mk 9:41-50 Masses:
11:15 a.m.
Confessions
12 p.m.
All Priests
5 p.m.
Confessions
6 p.m.
Leticia/Odilia Salinas - Birthdays
Friday
May 25 | Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor
of the Church; Saint Gregory VII, Pope; Saint Mary
Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin
Readings:
Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12
Masses:
7 a.m.
Tomas Porras+
6:30 p.m.
St. Louis School Graduates
Saturday
May 26 | Saint Philip Neri, Priest
Readings:
Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-2, 3 and 8: Mk 10:13-16
Masses:
8 a.m.
Dr. Juan Alvarez+
8:30 a.m.
Confessions
3:30 p.m.
Confessions
5 p.m.
Cyril Rosipal+
Sunday
May 27 | The Most Holy Trinity
Readings:
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22;
Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
Masses:
6 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Bob Peixcotto+
9:30 a.m.
Pro Populo
11:30 a.m.
Cecilia Fields - Birthday
1:30 p.m.
Familia de los Suicidados+
5 p.m.
Brenda Cantu+
7 p.m.
Vespers
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$999.40
Harry Sherman+/M/M George Kandrin+
Wednesday
$1,808,844.64
Confessions
12 p.m.
$1,809,844.04
11:15 a.m.
$2,397.77
Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37
Masses:
$51,292.09
Readings:
$53,689.86
Belinda Bryant
$2,397.77
May 22 | Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious
$51,292.09
7 a.m.
Tuesday
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Variance:
Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mk 9:14-29
Masses:
$53,689.86
Readings:
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Additional Contributions to Ministries for 5/5-5/6: Building Fund Building
Fund Spirit Mobile Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Food Pantry School Trust Fund Mobile & Fishes & Fishes Mobile Loaves Social MinistriesLoaves St. Vincent de Paul School Trust Fund School Trust Fund Social Ministries Social Ministries St. de Paul de Paul St.Vincent Vincent Building Fund
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Catholic Spirit Food Pantry
$125.00 $1.00 $225.00 $50.00 $966.00 $450.00 $500.00
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