Building the Kingdom
St. Louis king of france Catholic Church & School
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, 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. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 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
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 Jessica Chaffee, Director of Advancement & Development jessica.chaffee@slcsaustin.org ext. 296
MINISTRY DIRECTORS Angelica Cordova, Co-Director of Early Childhood Ministry angelica.cordova@st-louis.org ext. 244 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
BE ONE IN CHRIST – CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL 2017-2018 will kick off
November 4-5th. This annual appeal helps fund the ongoing work of our diocese in Clergy Formation, Catholic Education, Life-Charity-Justice issues, Pastoral Ministries to our young adults/college students, and in support of Cedarbrake (diocesan retreat center). Your participation in the CSA will directly affect the lives of people throughout Central Texas with programs and ministries that reach far beyond the scope of any individual parish. Watch for a letter from Bishop Joe Vasquez in your mailbox and return your personalized pledge card by mail or to the parish the first weekend of November. Please prayerfully discern how you can share your blessings with the local Church of Central Texas. Together, our sacrifices become one……One in Christ. SEAMOS UNO EN CRISTO - LOS SERVICIOS CATÓLICOS | El Llamado para los Servicios Católicos anual se llevará a cabo el próximo fin de semana. Cada año, nuestro obispo nos pide a cada uno de nosotros que hagamos un compromiso para apoyar el trabajo de nuestros programas diocesanos y ministerios. Al compartir los dones que Dios nos ha otorgado, podemos trabajar juntos para cuidar de la Iglesia. Por favor, experimente el gozo de dar y únase a nosotros mientras continuamos el trabajo de espiritualidad, caridad y educación de Cristo. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY is October 22nd and this annual collection for the
Propagation of the Faith will be taken up at all Masses. This collection provides much needed funds to mission churches in 1,150 mission dioceses throughout the world. Please use your Propagation of Faith envelope from your envelopes sets and place it in the regular collection that weekend. Thank you for your generosity! CHORAL VESPERS IS WEEKLY NOW | Please join us
Elizabeth Polito, Director of Ministries elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org ext. 213
on the First Sunday of every month for Solemn Vespers with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. On succeeding Sundays we will have Choral Vespers without Benediction. Join us weekly for this beautiful, meditative way to end one week and begin another.
Rick Gabrillo, Director of Sacred Music rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org ext. 202 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
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! NEXT FARM WORK DAY is Saturday November 4th. Enjoy the cooler weather and
join us from 8am-12, preparing the fall garden that will benefit our St. Louis Food Pantry clients. Bring the whole family! Thanks to the Knights of Columbus who will be providing breakfast and snacks for the workers!
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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! CHICKEN SALES ARE BACK! Join the Knights of
Columbus Council #5967 on Sunday, November 12th. They will be selling chickens for $10 per bird after the 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. Masses. While supplies last! Proceeds will benefit the new St. Louis School Sign! KING’S TAVERN is an opportunity for all St. Louis parishioners to gather in a casual atmosphere and learn how our Catholic faith affects daily life. At The King’s Tavern, we’ll grab a drink and some food and hear straight talk and honest answers from featured speakers about real life questions related to family, work, relationships, and our spiritual search for God. The King’s Tavern will be hosted at Casa Chapala on October 30, November 6, and November 13 starting at 6:30pm. Happy Hour prices last until 7:00pm when our speaker begins. There will be time for Q&A and fellowship after the talk. 10/30 - Our first King's Tavern speaker is Kathryn Whitaker. Kathryn is a mom of 6, a NICU parent, and a Catholic blogger. She'll be speaking about God's work in her life during her family's hardest times. Doors open at 6:30pm. See you there! 11/6 - Fr. Doug - Topic: "But Then Face to Face" A reflection on heaven 11/13 - Fr. James - Topic: TBA THE
LECTOR TRAINING will be held on Saturday, November 4th, from 10am – Noon, in the Main Nave. If you have ever been interested in proclaiming the Word of God during weekend Mass, we invite you to consider this ministry. Call Elizabeth Polito, Director of Ministries, for more information or to register for training: elizabeth. polito@st-louis.org or 512-454-0384 x 213. 3
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF: Ismael Ponce Zack Foster Blake Chambers Mary Robledo Leyla Naderi Henry Choe Hector Sandoval Kevin Perrusquia Raul Esquivel Erick Aigner MaryJane Segrets Andy Hines Rick Pastor Blas Calderon Rene Maldonado Israel Lopez-Hernandez Joseph Villarreal Jr. Salustio Osorio Rosa Estrada Emery Gay Melinda Becker 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
• Sarah Breuer • Jim Bauer • • Raymond Sanchez • Marilyn Kettler • ALL SAINTS DAY, Wednesday, November 1st, is a holy
day of obligation. Please join us at one of these Masses: 6:30 a.m. Bilingual 8:00 a.m. School 12 Noon English 6:00 p.m. English 8:00 p.m. Spanish
ALL SOULS DAY, Thursday, November 2nd, will honor
our deceased loved ones. Please join us.
12 Noon English Mass with confessions at 11:15am 7:00pm Bilingual Mass. Bring your deceased loved ones’ pictures to display during this Mass Thursday confessions will be heard at 5:00pm as usual. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS on Sunday morning,
November 5th. Remember to “fall back one hour” on your clocks so you can be on time for Mass!
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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
Thank you to all who have contributed to the St. Louis Catholic School Annual Fund! Our Annual Fund is the primary vehicle for supporting the operating needs of our school. Please continue to pray for our efforts. If you would like to donate, please take a copy of our Annual Report in the Narthex, stop by the school office, or donate online at www. slcsaustin.org.
Fun Fest St. Louis Catholic School
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Calling all Veterans! Please join us 8:00 a.m. on November 10 at our weekly Friday school Mass in honor of YOU! After Mass, please stay for a flag ceremony and light refreshments in Wozniak. To help us plan, please RSVP to Mrs. Darlene Howard at the school office (512) 614-6622 or darlene.howard@ slcsaustin.org
October 22, 2017
Fun Fest 2017
All are welcome!!! Interested in volunteering? Contact Debbie Cantu (griffindeborah@hotmail.com) for more information. Interested in sponsoring? Contact Erika Coffey (erika.coffey@gmail.com) for more information.
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Featuring: Game Booths Rock Wall Obstacle Course Petting Zoo Dunking Booth Silent Auction Country Store Raffle Bingo Live Music Food Vendors and much more!!!!
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Forming Our Faith MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
de adultos y familias Sumayah Abullarade, Director sumayah.abullarade@st-louis.org Ext. 216
ESTUDIO BÍBLICO | “Acérquense a Dios y Él se
acercará a ustedes” (Santiago 4:8) Cuando 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. Para más información, comuníquese con la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade. 40 DIAS POR LA VIDA | del el 5 de noviembre, nos
uniremos a cientos de ciudades del pais y del mundo entero en una vigilia de oracion de 40 dias. "40 Dias por la Vide" es una Campana de ayuno y vigilia de oracion constante y pacifica en frente de cerrado, alrededor mas de 150 trabajadores de clinicas abortistas se hayan convertido y que hayan dejado sus trabajos y que aprox. 13,000 mujeres han cambiado de opinion y han optado por la vida. Hoy, detener a la mesa de 40 Dias por la Vida para obtener información sobre cómo usted puede participar con nosotros en este poderoso movimiento que salva vidas. Informacion en linea en www.CentralTexasCoalition.com
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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. 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 cupo es limitado. ¡Muchas gracias! 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! ¡Lo esperamos! 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!
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Saturday, November 18 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wozniak Hall
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20% of the proceeds benefit St. Louis School
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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. THE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet on October 25th from 9:00am-11:30am in Wozniak Hall. Please join us for cards, dominoes , game of pool or good old conversation. Bring a snack to share with morning coffee. Reminder: bring your item to donate to Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Needed items are socks, winter gloves and winter hats, white t-shirts and personal care items. For more information on the above group contact 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. Next Friday sessions: 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. Next Sunday sessions: October 22 - Vocation DO YOU WANT TO SHOW THE WORLD YOU ARE BOLD FOR CHRIST? The 2017 Bilingual Youth Ministry t-shirt is perfect for you! T-shirts will be sold through October. Visit www.st-louis.org/youth to order. Or contact the youth ministry office.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #5967 ARE AGAIN SELLING TAMALES after the 6:00am,
7:30am and the 9:30am Masses during the first three Sundays of each month, at Wozniak Hall. Cost for a dozen will be the same as the last three years, $7.00. If you are unable to pick up your tamales at the above times, please call Kirby Krause at 512-419-9530 or Jim Horvath at 512454-1034 to schedule other arrangements. THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF MARY,
from Georgetown were presented a gift check for $1,000 as a Convention Gift from Catholic Family Fraternal of TexasK.J.Z.T. Presenting the gift were Loretta Stahl, President/CEO, Sr. Rosario, Sr. Maria José Acosta, O. P. and Alice Kubacak, Society No.93, Austin. Please support St. Louis Catholic School. Buy SCRIP/Gift cards after weekend English Masses. October 22, 2017
CHILDREN'S LITURGY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Do you want your child to participate in Children's Liturgy? So do we, but, we need some help! After the procession, prayer and Gloria, Father will call the children to the altar. After a brief lesson and blessing, the children file behind their leaders and process down the center aisle. We need your help to commit to one Sunday a month at the 9:30 Mass. Middle and high school students are encouraged to help! Please contact beatriz.franceschi@st-louis.org or 512-454-0384 ext. 221 SUNDAY NURSERY is available for children, ages 3
months to 4 years old during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses. Please drop off at the Early Childhood Development Center (white house located off St. Joseph Blvd.) 40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER CAMPAIGN runs until
November 5. You are invited to join this 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
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Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday October 23 | Saint John of Capistrano, Priest Readings: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Lk 12:13-21 Masses: 7 a.m. Mike Sigler+ Tuesday October 24 | Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Readings: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9,10, 17; Lk 12:35Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Tim Caul+ 6 p.m. Mike Sigler+ Wednesday October 25 Readings: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8; Lk 12:39-48 Masses: 7 a.m. Maria Saenz+ Thursday October 26 Readings: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 12:49-53 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Alex McNair+ 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Rudolph Saenz, Sr.+ Friday October 27 Readings: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94; Lk 12:54-59 Masses: 7 a.m. Rose Mary Brown Birthday 8 a.m. School Mass – Jim Dunlap+ Saturday October 28 | Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Readings: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Lk 6:12-16 Masses: 8 a.m. Alice Freytag+ 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. Fr. Alberto Carbajal - Birthday Sunday October 29 | Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Masses: 6 a.m. John T.’s Birthday 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Wylla LeBas Birthday 11:30 a.m. Joe Vyvjala+ 1:30 p.m. Ana Cecilia Garcia+ 5 p.m. David Leahy+ 7 p.m. Vespers
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Generous Hearts 10/7-10/8 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Prior Year Actual
Variance Over (Under)
$40,845.60 $98,830.38 $568,375.18
$40,510.56 $82,344.60 $571,518.56
$335.04 $16,485.78 ($3,143.38)
Ministry Programs Building Fund Pledges $610.41 Farm Ministry $218.50 Food Pantry $2,019.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $406.00 School Trust Fund $474.00 Social Ministries $3,757.81 St. Vincent de Paul $1,719.00
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 CELEBRATE LIFE at St. John Paul II Life Center’s Life
is Beautiful Gala, Fri., Nov. 10, at the Hyatt Regency featuring Sirius XM Radio Host Jennifer Fulwiler and honoring US Congressman and Mrs. Jeff Fortenberry. Tickets and sponsorships are available at jpiilifecenter.org or 512-407-2900. Discount sponsorships for only $1000 are being offered. If your parish or organization would like to sponsor a table for 10, please send your check and list of your guests to: JPII Life Center, 1600 West 38th St, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78731 before November 1.
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