Building the Kingdom
St. Louis king of france Catholic Church & School
26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017
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. Choral Vespers: 7 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.
PARISH OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 7601 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78757 512-454-0384 www.st-louis.org
SCHOOL OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 2114 St. Joseph Blvd., Austin, Texas 78757 512-614-6622 www.slcsaustin.org
LIFELONG CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. 512-454-0384
EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. 512-614-6544 www.st-louis.org/ecdc
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
ANNOUNCEMENTS CHARITIES CENTRAL TEXAS is accepting your donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Families are going to need food, clothing and shelter and the most effective way to help them is to raise funds that then empower them to be able to purchase what they need most. Your donations will help those most in need to recover from this devastating storm. Thank you for your generosity! To make a secured online donation, please visit www.ccctx.org/donations-form.html CATHOLIC
BUSINESS OFFICE Brenda Beltran, Chief Operating Officer brenda.beltran@st-louis.org ext. 211
SCHOOL OFFICE Cindy Gee, M.Ed., Principal cindy.gee@slcsaustin.org ext. 239
40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER CAMPAIGN runs until November 5. You are invited
to join this volunteer based prayer campaign that draws attention to the injustice of abortion through three simple avenues: prayer and fasting, community outreach and education, and constant peaceful vigil. Sign up for a prayer hour at a local abortion clinic. For registration or more information go to www.centraltexascoalition.com
Jessica Chaffee, Director of Advancement & Development jessica.chaffee@slcsaustin.org ext. 296
PET BLESSING OCTOBER 7 | 9:30 A.M.
MINISTRY DIRECTORS Angelica Cordova, Co-Director of Early Childhood Ministry angelica.cordova@st-louis.org ext. 244
Join us Saturday morning, October 7 for a 9:30 a.m. Blessing of Pets under the north portico of the Church. Please bring pets on leashes or in cages or carriers. Non-Catholic pets are welcome, too, and kids can bring their favorite stuffed animals. Join us in honoring St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is October 4th and was known for his patronage of animals and his love of nature.
Margaret English-Knipp, Co-Director of Early Childhood Ministry margaret.englishknipp@st-louis.org ext. 266 Alissa Molina, Coordinator of Youth Ministry & High School Confirmation alissa.molina@st-louis.org ext. 219 Bea Dela Rosa, Director of Social Ministry bea.delarosa@st-louis.org ext. 265 Beatriz Franceschi, Director of Childhood Ministry beatriz.franceschi@st-louis.org ext. 221 Elizabeth Polito, Director of Ministerial Discipleship elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org ext. 213
2017 BABY BANK CAMPAIGN | Families are asked to collect loose
change during October, Respect Life Month, and then return their Baby Banks to the parish October 28-29. This annual fund supports the various projects sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities, including Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, Pro-Life Help Line, Sidewalk Ministry, awareness and education. Our parish Gabriel Project will benefit from 50% of the funds collected, so please be generous!
Rick Gabrillo, Director of Sacred Music rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org ext. 202
FAMILY ROSARY AND POTLUCK | Join us Saturday, October
7, the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary for a family potluck and rosary. The rosary will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the PEC basement after the vigil Mass, followed by dinner.
Scott McNulty, Principal Organist scott.mcnulty@st-louis.org ext. 202 Sumayah Abullarade, Director of Hispanic Adult & Family Ministry sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org ext. 216 Tom Carani, M.A. Theology, Director of Adult Formation & Evangelization tom.carani@st-louis.org ext. 220 Wanda Alexander, Coordinator of Senior Ministry wanda.alexander@st-louis.org Call Office
NATIONWIDE ROSARY | This year marks the
100th anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary appearing to three little shepherds in the small town of Fatima, Portugal. We will be joining 20,000 rallies across the United States at 12:00 p.m. on this day. Please plan to meet in Mary’s Garden (South Parking Lot) on Saturday, October 14th by 11:00 a.m. Let us accompany Our Lady of Fatima in the way that she asked the three young children to do, through prayer and penance, praying the Rosary for the conversion of hearts and peace in the world. For more information, please call 512-454-0384 ext. 216
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ANNOUNCEMENTS THE WELCOME MINISTRY invites newcomers to stop
by the Welcome Desk, on your left as you exit into the Narthex. For any current parishioners who did not have an opportunity to stop by during the recent Ministry Fair, the Welcome Ministers will also provide you with information about all our various groups here at St. Louis. Check out the ministry flyers in the tract rack closest to the Welcome Desk, providing you opportunities to join and serve at St. Louis! JOURNEY INTO FULL COMMUNION | If you
are unbaptized; if you are baptized Catholic and need to receive First Communion or be Confirmed; or if you are a fully initiated Catholic but think you could benefit from a refresher course, then please join us for a Journey into Full Communion! Contact Tom Carani for more information, 512-454-0384 ext. 220 or email tom.carani@st-louis.org VESPERS IS WEEKLY NOW! After a successful First
Sunday Vespers this month, the decision has been made to have simple Vespers every Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m., with Solemn Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament reserved for the FIRST Sunday of every month. We invite you to join us in this prayerful devotion on a weekly basis! WOMEN OF FAITH is a women's spiritual enrichment
group that explores the feminine genius of being created in God's image. This is a great way for women of all walks of life to meet and share. The evening Women of Faith group meets Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm in the school library. The group is reading and discussing Four Teresa's by Gina Loehr. Contact Vickie at vicsmailbox@sbcglobal.net for more information.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF: Blake Chambers Mary Robledo Leyla Naderi Henry Choe Hector Sandoval Kevin Perrusquia Raul Esquivel Erick Aigner MaryJane Segrets 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
Please support St. Louis Catholic School. Buy SCRIP/Gift cards after weekend English Masses. 3
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
• Conrado Gonzales • Ricardo Muñoz •
ARE YOU SOCIAL? ARE YOU OUTGOING? Do you
love to welcome people into your home? Does making people feel welcome a gift of yours? Do you know these are all charisms ideally suited for hospitality ministry? If you have been looking for a way to utilize your gifts and talents, please prayerfully consider joining the Hospitality Ministry! This is a great family ministry! If you are interested, we are having a training session on Saturday, October 14th from 9-11am. Please contact Elizabeth Polito at ext. 213 with any questions. We are eager to have new volunteers join our team.
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
ST. LOUIS NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
Brought to you & sponsored by ACTS/HSA In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Blessed Mother's Apparition at Fatima, the double feature shown will be: The 13th Day and Finding Fatima. Join us Saturday, October 14th, following the Vigil Mass in Wozniak Hall. POPCORN provided by the St. Louis Home and School Association. Outside snacks and drinks will be allowed but NO ALCOHOLIC beverages please. There will be DOOR PRIZES given away that evening. Admission is free.
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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
The Annual Fund is St. Louis Catholic School’s yearly campaign to support the school’s daily operating budget. The Annual Fund provides an adequate base of resources every year from which to enhance and sustain the quality Catholic education that we provide. Thank you for investing in our students at St. Louis Catholic School. We are grateful for your generosity. How does The Annual Fund support SLCS? It allows us to: • Provide financial assistance to qualified students • Support a rich curriculum and maintain optimal student: teacher ratio • Have cutting edge technology available to for students to use responsibly • Offer high caliber extracurricular activities, including programs focused on service, arts, culture, ministry & more • Keep tuition affordable so that we remain accessible to all students • Attract and retain qualified, committed faculty, staff and administration, and provide them with the training and professional development they need to be successful • Maintain our 21 acre campus and ensure our buildings and grounds remain in good condition October 1, 2017
Through The Annual Fund, programs are strengthened, our personnel is enabled, and our students are given the greatest opportunity to be successful in and out of the classroom. For more information about the Annual Fund, please contact Jessica Chaffee, Director of Development and Advancement at jessica.chaffee@slcsaustin.org or ext. 296. Look for information to donate in our Annual Report or donate online at www.slcsaustin.org.
10.21.2017 | 8:15 A.M.
3-ON-3
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER WWW.SLCS-3ON3.ORG
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Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de adultos y familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
CLASES PREMATRIMONIALES “Unidos En El Amor
De Dios” “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. Para más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade. ¡No faltes al llamado que Dios te hace para darte Su bendición!
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 de los ministerios Hispanos. También tendremos registraciones después de las Misa en español el 8 & 15 de Octubre para mujeres.El retiro de CRSP de hombres será del 21 - 22 de Octubre. El retiro de CRSP de mujeres se llevara a cabo del 11 - 12 de Noviembre. ¡Inscríbete ahora! ¡Te esperamos! El SACRAMENTOS DE INICIACION PARA cupo es limitado. ¡Muchas gracias! ADULTOS | Se les invita a todas aquellas personas que necesiten recibir algún Sacramento de iniciación (Bautismo, GRUPO DE JÓVENES ADULTOS | El grupo Juvenil Reconciliación/Comunión o Confirmación) a inscribirse “Jovenes Para Cristo” invita a todos los jóvenes solteros en el programa de clases de Sacramentos para Adultos. Para de 18 a 30 años de edad a vivir su retiro Jovenil, el día inscribirse diríjase a la oficina de los Ministerios Hispanos. sábado 23 de septiembre de 8:00 am. a las 7:00 p.m. en el ¡No pierda la oportunidad! ¡Lo esperamos! PEC de la iglesia St. Louis. ¡Nunca es tarde para regresar a Dios! ¡Ven y descubre el amor de Jesús y María! Para más ESTUDIO BÍBLICO | “Acérquense a Dios y Él se información: www.st. louis.org/jovenes-para-cristo acercará a ustedes” (Santiago 4:8) Cuando Cuando te acerques al Señor, con fe, con tus oraciones, con tu corazón; ¡AMÉRICA NECESITA A FATIMA! Él se acercará a ti, con Su Protección, con Su Guía, con Su Este año marca los 100 años de la Santísima Amor. Escucha Su Palabra, cúbrete con Su Amor, y deja todo Virgen Maria que aparece a tres pequeños en las manos del Señor. Si quieres Participar en el Programa pastorcitos en la pequeña ciudad de de Estudio presentado por el Obispo Robert E. Barron Fátima, Portugal. Nos unimos a una sobre el CATOLICISMO: Las Figuras Esenciales (San de las 20,000 cruzadas a través de los Francisco de Asís, Santo Tomás de Aquino, Santa Catalina Estados Unidos a las 12:00 durante este de Siena, John Henry Newman G. K. Chesterton, Miguel día. Por favor planee estar en el Jardín de Ángel), es la mejor manera de sumergirse plenamente en la Maria (estacionamiento del Sur) el sábado, vida de estos santos hombres y mujeres, regístrate pronto. 14 de octubre a las 11:00 a.m. Vamos a acompañar a Estudiaremos todos los martes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. En el Nuestra Señora de Fátima tal como Ella pidió a los tres sótano del PEC. Para más información, comuníquese con pequeños que hicieran, a través de oración y penitencia, la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade. rezando el Rosario por la conversión de corazones y paz en el mundo. Para mas información, por favor comuníquese SHARE THE JOURNEY | The Week of October 7 - 14 al 512-454-0384 ext 216. has been designated as a week of prayer and action for migrants and refugees. You are invited to be in solidarity with the Holy Father and Caritas Internationalis to respond K.J.Z.T. SOCIETY NO. 93 will meet Wednesday, to the needs of refugees, reduce poverty and improve October 4 in Wozniak Hall Meeting Room 1 at 6:30 p.m. opportunities so people can remain in the countries where Please note the earlier time. This is our Annual Meeting they live. This two-year campaign, in collaboration with with meal and recitation of the rosary. We will also have a the USCCB, Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Hurricane Harvey free will disaster relief collection for St. Services, encourages us as a Church to especially join in Ignatius Loyola Church in Spring, Texas which suffered a prayer for those who have come to our country to build lot of flood damage. Funds raised will be matched 100% a better life. The campaign also promotes “the culture of by the state office up to $1000 and will be designated for encounter”, building stronger communities and more the repair of the altar which was cracked. We will also have inclusive societies for all those who live together, whether a brief meeting and door prizes. For more information call Jane 512-452-9748 or Phyllis 512-453-4453. native born, migrants or refugees. 5
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feet on Our Faith SOCIAL MINISTRIES needs help during the week day
with picking up donations and with weighing, sorting, stocking and cleaning items we receive from Target stores and other donations. Please contact bea.delarosa@st-louis. org for more information.
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. WE ARE IN NEED OF toothbrushes, travel size
toothpaste, travel size deodorant, socks, travel size shaving cream, travel size mouthwash. GABRIEL PROJECT “ANGEL” TRAINING will be
held Saturday, Oct. 7 at St. Anthony Marie de Claret Parish in Kyle, from 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch and training materials are included in the $35 registration fee. For more information, contact Bea De La Rosa 512-454-0384 x 265 or Mary Helen Russel at 512-949-2488. THE KING’S MEN have resumed meeting each Friday
THE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet on October 4th for Bingo and Pizza in Wozniak Hall Room 1, from 9:00am-12:30pm. Come visit the Friendship Circle and meet new people. Please bring a salad dish or dessert to share. Seniors will be fund-raising for the Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Remember to bring your MLF items ( socks, gloves, t-shirts and daily personal care items). If you would like more information on the Friendship Circle or any senior activities, email seniors@st-louis.org YOUTH MINISTRY UPCOMING EVENTS | All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are invited to Sparks Middle School Ministry. We deepen our faith through skits, games, activities, presentations, small groups and fun! Meets in the Youth Room from 7-9 p.m. October Friday sessions: October 6th: Rules, Rules, Rules--An introduction into morality October 20th: With the Eyes of Christ--A night on self-image October 27th: Saint Party All 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students are invited to Young Church High School Ministry. Young Church is designed to empower teens to live out their call of discipleship within their families, schools, parish, and wider community. Meets Sundays in Youth Room from 6:30-8:00 pm. October Sunday sessions: October 1: Solemn Vespers and Dessert October 15: Growing in Prayer October 22: Vocation DO YOU WANT TO SHOW THE WORLD YOU ARE BOLD FOR CHRIST? The 2017 Bilingual Youth Ministry is perfect for you! T-shirts will be sold through October. Visit the youth ministry page online to order. Or contact
morning at 6:00 a.m. and Fr. Doug Jeffers is presenting the Humanum video series, a collection of six short films on Marriage and the Family. Humanum is produced by the youth ministry office. our own St. Louis parishioner, Andrew Listchi, for the Vatican’s study of men, women and marriage in advance HELP YOUTH MINISTRY RAISE of Pope Francis’s visit to the United States in 2015. Filmed MONEY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS to around the world and containing interviews with people conferences, purchase items for the youth room, like Bishop Robert Barron and Dr. Peter Kreeft, the short and buy extra bibles! Eat at Top Notch just down films display timeless truths in extraordinary ways. Join us the road from 5 pm to 8 pm on October 8th and mention St. Louis! Youth Ministry will get 15% every Friday at 6:00 a.m. in Wozniak Hall for breakfast of the sales! and fellowship. All men of the parish are encouraged to attend. TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE will have its annual benefit
dinner on Thursday, October 5th at the Hilton Hotel. The dinner and program begin at 7:00 p.m., but come as early as 5:30 p.m. to view all the great silent auction prizes. Keynote speaker is Ann McElhinney, journalist and documentary film director and producer. Visit www. TexasAllianceforLife.org or call (512) 477-1244 for ticket information. October 1, 2017
FALL IS FINALLY HERE, AND THE ST. LOUIS FARM WORK DAY is October 7th from 8am-12pm. The Farm
grows fresh vegetables for the Food Pantry year round, and we need your help to keep our "growing" ministry going. Each month we come together to weed, plant, and maintain our fields - Come when you can and help as you're able, no experience necessary! We're located at the southeast corner of the church property, near the intersection of St. Joseph and Hardy. Find us on Facebook or send us an email at stlouisfarmatx@gmail.com for more info!
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Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday October 2 | Holy Guardian Angels Readings: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Masses: 7 a.m. Jared O. Ramos+ / Gloria Rodriguez+ Tuesday October 3 Readings: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 9:51-56 Masses: 11:15 a.m. NO Confessions – Diocesan Priests’ Convocation 12 p.m. Communion Service 6 p.m. Communion Service Wednesday October 4 | Saint Francis of Assisi Readings: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Lk 9:57-62 Masses: 7 a.m. Frank Kohoutek+ Thursday October 5 | Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Readings: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Lk 10:1-12 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Eugenia Perez-Gil 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Isidro Mora+ / Ariana Bryant Birthday Friday October 6 | Saint Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Readings: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9; Lk 10:13-16 Masses: 7 a.m. Rosa Flores 8 a.m. School Mass – Raymond Meza+ Saturday October 7 | Our Lady of the Rosary Readings: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-35, 36-37; Lk 10:17-24 Masses: 8 a.m. Maria Saenz+ 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. J. J. Gonzalez+ Sunday October 8 | Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 Masses: 6 a.m. Joan Reeves+ 7:30 a.m. Joseph Grona+ 9:30 a.m. Gilbert C. Velasquez+ 11:30 a.m. Eleazar Garza+ 1:30 p.m. Teodulo Ortiz+ 5 p.m. Pro Populo 7 p.m. Vespers
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Generous Hearts 9/16-9/17 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Budget
Variance Over (Under)
$35,519.24 $117,994.20 $439,120.96
$45,357.24 $128,474.84 $459,487.83
($9,838.00) ($10,480.64) ($20,366.87)
Ministry Programs Building Fund Pledges $718.85 Children's Collection $3.00 Farm $50.00 Food Pantry $682.00 Friends of King's Music $50.00 Harvey Relief $1,100.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $386.25 School Trust Fund $423.00 Social Ministries $775.00 St. Vincent de Paul $464.00
Thank you for all you do to support our parish and put feet on our faith!
WE ARE HIRING FOR A YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR | This position visions and leads overall
youth ministry at the parish, including High School Sunday evening Young Church, Middle School YM, retreats, and all other YM activities. For more information, visit www. st-louis.org/ym-coordinator or email brenda.beltran@stlouis.org
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