Building the Kingdom
St. Louis king of france Catholic Church & School
30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 29, 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 Elizabeth Polito, Director of Ministries elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org ext. 213 Rick Gabrillo, Director of Sacred Music rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org ext. 202
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. ADOPTION CELEBRATION MASS | All those who have ever made an adoption
plan for a child, adopted a child, or those who were adopted are invited to celebrate National Adoption Month at an Adoption Celebration Mass that will be Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Rev. James Misko will celebrate the Mass, which will be in the St. Louis Chapel. Anyone who has been touched by adoption or who has a heart for those in the adoption triad is invited to attend the Mass and give thanks for the gift of adoption and to pray for all those whose lives have been affected by it. Following Mass, which is sponsored by Sarah's Hope & Abraham's Promise Ministry, there will be fellowship and resources in the narthex. RSVP at www.adoptionmass2017.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact shap@teachmehealme.com or (512) 736-7334. CHORAL VESPERS IS WEEKLY NOW | Please join us
Scott McNulty, Principal Organist scott.mcnulty@st-louis.org ext. 202
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.
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
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! THE 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: "Moral Living: Coming to Know what we Ought and Ought Not Do" 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: Zack Foster Blake Chambers Mary Robledo Leyla Naderi Henry Choe Hector Sandoval Kevin Perrusquia Raul Esquivel Erick Aigner MaryJane Segrets 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
• Ismael Ponce • 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
Please join us this Sunday, October 29, for the Annual St. Louis Fun Fest! All proceeds benefit the school 11:00 a.m. - 400 p.m. at the school gym and fields. Enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, games, food, and FUN!
Calling all Veterans!
Annual Fund
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
Our Annual Fund campaign continues! It’s never too late to donate - no gift is too small! The St. Louis Catholic School Annual Fund is the primary vehicle for supporting the operating needs of our school. Help support your parish school and the ministry of Catholic education! You can donate at the church or school office, or on-line at www. slcsaustin.org
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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.
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Hosted by the Women’s Club Saturday, November 18 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wozniak Hall Bingo cards are 2 for $5 Las tarjetas de bingo son 2 por $5
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 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 mujeres se llevara a cabo del 11 - 12 de Noviembre. ¡Inscríbete ahora! ¡Te esperamos! El cupo es limitado. ¡Muchas gracias! FAMILY PORTRAITS AVAILABLE IN CHURCH OFFICE! If you didn’t have your family portrait mailed
to your home address, it’s most likely one of those that are available in the Church Office. Please stop by and pick up your family’s photos that were taken during our Pictorial Directory photo sessions this summer. The actual directories should be available before the end of the year for all families that participated. Watch parish publications for more information. MARRIED COUPLES | How would you like to spend a
weekend away with your spouse before the holidays – just the two of you? Away from everything: the kids, job, phone, bills and house? Plan to get away to a Worldwide Marriage DONATIONS appreciated for Turkey Bingo. The Encounter Weekend. It's a weekend for married couples Women’s Club is asking for frozen turkeys (12 lbs or more), who have a good marriage, but want a great marriage. To bottles of wine, or money to be used to purchase turkeys. apply online visit: www.austinme.org or contact Michael Please contact Marie Moore at 512-258-5633 or Jeannie and Shani Cowart: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to ensure a space. Coale at 512-627-5769 to make arrangements. Para información en español llamar al 512-635-1036. AGRADEMOS LAS DONACIONES que nos puedan brindar para la Lotería del pavo (Turkey Bingo), el sábado 18 K.J.Z.T. SOCIETY NO. 93 will NOT meet Wednesday, de noviembre. El Club de Damas solicita pavos congelados November 1. November 1 is All Saints Feast Day, we want (12 libras o más), botellas de vino o dinero para comprar everyone to be able to attend Mass. We look forward pavos. Favor de comunicarse con: Marie Moore, 512-258- to seeing everyone at our Christmas Party, December 2. 5633 o Jeannie Coale, 512-627-5769 para hacer los arreglos Questions? Call Jane 512-452-9748 or Phyllis 512-453necesarios para su donación. ¡Gracias, y Dios los bendiga! 4453. Food available for purchase Habrá venta de comida
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feet on Our Faith SOCIAL MINISTRIES needs help during the week day
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.
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 November 8th, to celebrate our thanksgiving in Wozniak Hall from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All seniors are invited to this celebration. Play games before the meal such as cards, dominoes, chicken foot and kings in the corner. Please bring a covered dish and dessert of your choice. R.S.V.P by October 30th. For more information on the Friendship Circle email seniors@st-louis.org 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 512419-9530 or Jim Horvath at 512-454-1034 to schedule other arrangements.
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 ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL CATHOLICS! The
Catholic Business Network will hold its next meeting on November 1st at St. William Catholic Church, Round Rock. All Catholic Business Professionals are invited to attend and network in an effort to form trusted relationships based on Catholic values The meeting begins at 7:30am and will end by 9am. The topic for November is Goal Setting and Forecasting—How to Measure Your Progress and Success. Our Keynote speaker is the renowned John BABY BANKS DUE BACK NOW! | Thank Oberg, Growth Expert. Be sure to register early and bring you to everyone collecting loose change in a guest. To register, go to: catholicbiznetwork.org Baby Banks during October. Please return them this weekend or to the Church Office CELEBRATE LIFE at no later than November 5th. This annual fund St. John Paul II Life supports the various projects sponsored by the Diocesan Center’s Life is Beautiful Office of Pro-Life Activities, including Gabriel Project, Gala, Fri., Nov. 10, at the Project Rachel, Pro-Life Help Line, Sidewalk Ministry, Hyatt Regency featuring awareness and education. Our parish Gabriel Project will benefit from 50% of the funds collected, so please be Sirius XM Radio Host Jennifer Fulwiler and honoring US Congressman and Mrs. Jeff Fortenberry. Tickets and generous! sponsorships are available at jpiilifecenter.org or 512-4072900. Discount sponsorships for only $1000 are being SUNDAY NURSERY is available for children, ages 3 months to 4 years old during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 offered. If your parish or organization would like to a.m. Masses. Please drop off at the Early Childhood sponsor a table for 10, please send your check and list of Development Center (white house located off St. Joseph your guests to: JPII Life Center, 1600 West 38th St, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78731 before November 1. Blvd.) October 29, 2017
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Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday October 30 Readings: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Masses: 7 a.m. Dr. Juan Alvarez+ Tuesday October 31 Readings: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6; Lk 13:18-21 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Sonny Beyer+ 6 p.m. Gabriel Castillo Hernandez+ Wednesday November 1 | All Saints Readings: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Masses: 6:30 a.m. Benedict Wilkens 8 a.m. School Mass – Santos Cahuich+ 12 p.m. John Alvarez Birthday 6 p.m. Fred McNair+ 8 p.m. Mike Sigler+ Thursday November 2 | The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed /All Souls’ Day Readings: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Cyril Rosipal+ 5 p.m. Confessions 7 p.m. Saenz Family deceased+ Friday November 3 | Saint Martin de Porres, Religious Readings: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Masses: 7 a.m. Frankie Hyzak+ Saturday November 4 | Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop Readings: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Masses: 8 a.m. Lou Struble+ 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. J.J. Gonzalez+ Sunday November 5 | Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1, 2, 3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 Masses: 6 a.m. Ezequiel Cisneros+ 7:30 a.m. Emma Gonzales+ 9:30 a.m. Sonny Beyer+ 11:30 a.m. Pro Populo 1:30 p.m. Teresa James+ 5 p.m. Ann Hildebrand+ 7 p.m. Vespers
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Generous Hearts 10/14-10/15 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Prior Year Actual
Variance Over (Under)
$43,508.82 $142,339.20 $611,884.00
$42,225.14 $124,569.74 $613,743.70
$1,283.68 $17,769.46 ($1,859.70)
Ministry Programs Disaster Relief $6,616.11 Farm Ministry $57.00 Food Pantry $334.00 Friends of King's Music $50.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $659.25 School Trust Fund $924.50 Social Ministries $1,325.00 St. Vincent de Paul $462.00
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