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PUBLICATION DEADLINES The next deadline for the monthly Spirit of St. Louis is Wednesday, October 5th for the November edition. Thank you for your cooperation in meeting that deadline. Weekly bulletin deadlines are always 10 days in advance of an intended weekend. Submit items to bulletin@ st-louis.org no later than Wednesdays at noon.
NEW LEADERSHIP IN YOUR MINISTRY? If you have elected new officers or other leadership in your ministry/ organization that meets on the St. Louis campus, be sure the new people are certified in the Ethics and Integrity in Ministry policies of the Diocese of Austin. They must have completed an Application for Ministry for a background check and should have attended an EIM workshop. Call Brenda Beltran (512) 454-0384 x 211 or contact her by email to report names of new leaders or to check on EIM status: brenda.beltran@st-louis.org
IS YOUR INFORMATION CORRECT? Do we have your most up-to-date address and phone information? Are you receiving church envelopes monthly or quarterly in the mail? If not, please contact Belinda at the church office to update your records (512) 454-0384 ext 201 or Belinda.bryant@st-louis.org
LABOR DAY SPORTS PICNIC The Labor Day Sports Picnic on parish grounds was a big success! Thanks to the Knights of Columbus and the Hispanic CRSP teams for providing food. Judging by the enthusiasm of the numbers who attended, fun and good food was enjoyed by all!! Special thanks to Fr. Alberto Carbajal for spearheading this parish event!!
WELCOME TO PASTORAL COUNCIL Welcome to our newly discerned Pastoral Council members! During the discernment process in June, the following new members were selected for terms on the Council: Lucina Barragan, Javier Gonzalez, Donna McClung and Tyler Taylor. These new members were installed on August 14th during the 9:30am Mass, joining current members in service to the parish that include Peter Polito, Ryan Edgerly, Harlan Scales, Pete Reitmeyer, Melissa Fields, Oscar Gonzalez, Gilberto Arellano, Mary Garcia and Brenda Beltran (Business Administrator). Thank you to all the Council for your willingness to serve and help coordinate such activities as the Parish Ministry Fair and the Feast Day celebration. These dedicated volunteers also serve as advisors to the Pastor throughout the year and we are grateful for their love of parish that enables them to share their experience and wisdom to the benefit of all!
ALTAR SERVER ELEVATION SERVICE Altar servers and families are reminded of the Fall Altar Server Elevation Service, scheduled Monday, October 10th at 7:00pm. (Rehearsal is at 6:00pm) in the sanctuary. Contact Elizabeth Polito with questions at Elizabeth.polito@ st-louis.org or 512-454-0384 x 213.
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THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Anointing of the Sick is offered every second Sunday of each month during the 9:00pm Compline service in the Chapel. Please join us Sunday, October 9. Compline is the last liturgical office of the day and this meditative service, held each Sunday, includes beautiful Gregorian chants of the Church. This is a wonderful prayerful way to end your weekend and prepare for the new week ahead.
FALL CONCERTS FOR THE PARISH Two outstanding groups are coming to St. Louis in October. Ensemble VIII brings Songs of Praise and Celebration on Friday, October 14 at 7:30pm. This is a ticketed event in the Chapel. Austin Civic Wind Ensemble returns to St. Louis for their free Fall Concert on Friday, October 28th at 7:00pm. This 70-piece group is a crowd pleaser around the 4th of July, so don’t miss their Fall Concert and mark your calendars for their Christmas concert on Saturday, December 17th in the Main Nave.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET During the Year of Mercy, we invite you to join us in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and selected prayers from the Diary of St. Faustina every Sunday at 3:00pm in the Chapel. This is a beautiful way to offer up your time and incorporate this devotional as part of your prayer discipline. Bring your rosary and come join your fellow parishioners as we unite ourselves in prayer with our Holy Father.
WATERMELON DAY The School’s Registrar, Rosalie Dowling, and teacher Jessica Chaffee, enjoyed Watermelon Day with the students in September, one of the many back-to-school activities that make St. Louis School a great environment for our children!
FLOWER GUILD IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS Would you like to be part of the “Blooming Belles” of St. Louis that create the beautiful weekend altar arrangements? They work in rotating teams on Fridays, during the day or early evening. If you love to arrange flowers and have some floral experience, we need your skills! If you have no experience, but just love flowers, you will be trained by our floral experts! Fresh flowers are an important part of what makes our sanctuaries so beautiful. Come be part of these creative teams that use flowers to enhance our weekly liturgies! For more information, call Dolores at 512-836-2190.
LOOKING FOR ST. LOUIS SCHOOL ALUMNI!
Are you an alumnus of St. Louis Catholic School or are you in contact with anyone who attended here? The School is collecting memorabilia for their 60th anniversary events during the next school year and need your help! Scanned copies of photos, yearbooks, jackets, anything you might be willing to MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN (MOYC) loan. Contact tamara.luera@slcsaustin. This parish group gives mothers and their children the opportunity to engage org with questions or to offer an item in fellowship and spiritual growth through prayer, book study, and scriptural for our short-term use. reflection plus play dates. They meet in PEC 202 on the first and third Fridays of the month at 9:30am and on the second and fourth Fridays at parks around town. Contact Shanna Steinbach shannakathleene@gmail.com for additional information.
FALL PASTOR’S SERIES
EVENINGS WITH FATHER MERTON & FATHER MISKO THURSDAYS AT 7PM - WOZNIAK HALL OCTOBER 20, 27, NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17
“A Man knows when he has found his vocation when he stops thinking about how to live and begins to live.” ― Thomas Merton
“A tree gives glory to God by being a tree. For inSpirit being what The of St. Louis God5 means it to be it is obeying [God]. It “consents,” so to speak, to [God's] creative love. It is expressing an idea which is in God and which is not distinct from the essence of God, and therefore a tree imitates God by being a tree.” Fr. Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation
Books by Merton which accompany Fr. Misko’s talks:
Thoughts in Solitude New Seeds of Contemplation The Intimate Merton
Perhaps the central theme of all of Merton’s writings is contemplation. What he stressed over and again in regard to this crucial practice is that it is not the exclusive preserve of spiritual athletes, but rather something that belongs to all the baptized and that stands at the heart of Christian life. For contemplation is, in his language, “to find the place in you where you are here and now being created by God.” It is consciously to discover a new center in God and hence at the same time to discover the the pointheart of connection to everyone and everything else in the between cosmos. our real and At of Merton’s spirituality is his distinction -Bishopselves. Robert Barron, Auxiliary Archdiocese of Los false Our false selvesBishop, are the identities we Angeles cultivate in order to
function in society with pride and self possession; our real selves are a deep religious mystery, known entirely only to God. The World cultivates the
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If you are interested in learning more about St. Louis Catholic School, please look at our website and give us a call! Personal tours are given year round by our Registrar, Mrs. Rosalie Dowling, and she will be happy to talk with you. Please contact her at 512-614-6622, ext. 245.
ST. LOUIS FEAST DAY
After a wonderful Feast of St. Louis Mass, students were able to view a relic of our patron Saint Louis IX, King of France.
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FAITH FAMILIES
We are excited to engage our student body as a whole this year through Faith Families. Each Faith Family consists of students ranging from Pre-K to 8th grade. Faith families this year are named after Saints and will learn about their Saint through the course of the year. Each week through our new positive reinforcement program, students may earn tickets for doing good deeds throughout the day. The Faith Family with the most tickets at the end of the week is named Faith Family of the Week and gets to sit together at the front of the church for our School Mass that week. Our middle school students are great examples to our primary students. Each year our 7th grade and Pre-K, 8th grade and Kindergarten partner up in our buddy program where our older students serve as role models for our younger students. They accompany each other to church, assist with classroom activities, and celebrate holiday parties. At the beginning of each year, they share a couple of days together where they have the opportunity to get to know each other as the year begins. We are looking forward to seeing these positive changes in our Faith Families!
60TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS October 7: Family Homecoming Dance October 30th: Fun Fest February 18th: Green and White Night
NEW PLAYGROUND AND LANDSCAPING
Great changes have happened to the campus at St. Louis! Thanks to the outstanding efforts of the Home and School Association (HSA), we have now a 5 year old and under playscape, along with sun shades for the entire playground area. The area in front of the Secondary building was updated with new landscaping and a sitting area. Students of all ages will be able to enjoy the space. Thank you to those who supported the HSA and their events and to those who helped coordinate these additions for our students to enjoy.
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SENIOr MINISTRy
SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIALS
FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
The sanctuary candle is traditionally seen in Catholic churches, burning constantly to indicate the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. At St. Louis, in both the main nave and the chapel, the sanctuary candles are burning high above the floor in beautifully ornate fixtures suspended from the ceiling. Parishioners are given the opportunity to memorialize a deceased loved one with a $10 contribution, selecting a specified week in which one or both of the two sanctuary candles will be burned in their honor.Visit the church office with your donation, the name of your loved one, your choice of sanctuary candle and the selected week. Memorials are denoted in the Main Nave (M/N) or Chapel (C). Memorials reserved since the last newsletter deadline include:
Senior Ministry has two busy months planned. We are trying to provide activities that appeal to our diverse group of seniors so that everyone can find at least one thing to enjoy. Please read about our October and November offerings below and plan to join us:
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
continues every Wednesday morning at 9:00 in Wozniak’s Meeting Room 1 with Bingo and pizza offered on the first Wednesday and potluck on the third Wednesday of each month. Second and fourth Wednesdays are devoted to games, snacks, and socializing. Times for each event are listed in the bulletin.
FRIENDSHIP TALKS
began last month on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 in Wozniak’s Main Hall. These sessions provide information and entertainment. For example, last month we had a talk about the Chinese Moon Festival and practiced Chinese writing. The second talk provided information about senior scams. This month we’re planning to learn about Hawaii and its music in preparation for our Hawaiian-themed Senior Appreciation Lunch. Watch the bulletin for specific topics, dates and times for our talks.
PILGRIMAGE. A Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to St. Mary’s
Cathedral to cross through the Holy Door will be held on Friday, Oct. 21. We’ll meet in the church parking lot at 10:00 and proceed in car pools to the Cathedral. Reconciliation and Mass will be available. Return to the church will be at approximately 1:30. If you are interested in this trip and would be able to drive others, please contact Jackie Forsyth by Oct. 14.
SENIOR APPRECIATION LUNCH will be held
on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 12-2. Invitations should be in your mailbox soon! It is important that you RSVP to Jackie Forsyth by Oct. 28 for the luncheon so that we may ensure you are served in the way that you deserve! Food, prizes, entertainment, and FUN all are included!
TAKE A TRIP WITH US on the Hill Country Flyer to
Burnet on Saturday, Nov. 19. We’ll leave from Cedar Park at 10:00, spend a couple hours in Burnet for lunch and shopping, and then return home by 4:00. Cost is $35 for seniors aged 62+. Groups of 20 or more receive a 10 per cent discount. This will be the Flyer’s last trip for the season, so tickets sell out early. If you plan to go, you must register with payment of $35 (refunds will be given if we qualify for the discount) by Oct. 14. Contact Jackie Forsyth for information.
September 4 – 10 Memory of Barbara Vrazel by her family (M/N) Memory of Dolores Alvarez by Patsy & Paul Alvarez (C) September 11 – 17 Memory of Adolfo de LaFuente by Edith de LaFuente (M/N) Memory of Della de LaFuente by Edith de LaFuente (C) September 25 – October 1 Memory of Mercedes Ramos by Patricia Cantu & Roland Ramos (M/N) October 2 – 8 Memory of Claudia Chavez by Manuel Chavez (M/N & C) October 9 – 15 Memory of Ramon Castro by Patsy Alvarez & Alicia Castro (M/N) October 16 – 22 Memory of L.C. & Sallie Castro by Patsy Alvarez & Alicia Castro (M/N) October 23-29 Memory of Dolores Harris by Gaynell Wilson (M/N & C)
Worshipping GOD THOUGH Music “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” This great quote by Aldous Huxley helps to explain what we do in worship each week at St. Louis King of France Church, which is to define the indescribable. Whether it is a peal of hand bells at the 5pm Saturday vigil, a solemn and comforting Taizé melody at the 7:30am Mass, a Tallis motet or an energetic children’s choir at the 9:30 Mass, a jubilant cantos in Spanish at the 1:30 or 5:30pm Masses, or an ancient Gregorian chant at the Compline Sunday night service, the Music Ministry at St. Louis has much richness to offer the People of God and for the worship of God. “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” -Frank Zappa Using the vast array of music from the last two millennia, the Music MInistry is also looking to the future. The promotion of Rick Gabrillo to Director of Sacred Music and the hiring of Scott McNulty as Organist are already bringing about some exciting changes! We are debuting a new concert series, The King’s Concerts, which began in September with a performance of music by the legendary composer, Josquin des Prez. This season opening performance was presented by the outstanding vocalists who also serve as our magnificent section leaders for the 9:30am Mass. We will also be giving new names to several of our ensembles: the St. Louis King’s Choir (9:30 am), Cecilia Singers (11:30 am), Ambrose Ringers (handbells). Familiar names, like the St. Louis Children’s Choir, Angel Choir (toddlers through 1st grade and their parents), Coro Immanuel (1:30 pm), and Coro Nueva Alianza (5pm), will remain the same, and these ensembles will continue to offer their same high quality of music, deeply respected throughout the diocese. To make all of this happen, it literally takes an army of people, professionals and novices, younger and older, to make it happen. We invite you to share your gifts of time and talent by joining one of our many ensembles. Director of Sacred Music, Rick Gabrillo, and the whole music staff are eager to welcome you to our ministry. To get started, please contact Rick at rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org, or call (512) 454-0384. You will be glad you did! Are you interested in supporting these valuable ministries with a financial gift? You are invited to show your appreciation for all of the beautiful music this church offers by joining the Friends of St. Louis. There are many ways one can invest in the Music Ministry, and a few examples include sponsoring the brass ensemble at Christmas, supporting a section leader for a year, or purchasing music for a choir. In addition to being a crucial sustainer of the various music ministries of St. Louis, becoming a member of The Friends of St. Louis also includes invitations to special receptions at the rectory, preferred seating for concerts, and the exciting opportunity to personally meet the musicians in exclusive events. To get started, please contact Scott McNulty at scott. mcnulty@st-louis.org or call (512) 454-0384. “Blow the trumpet at the new moon…on the day of our festival (Psalm 81:3).” Praise the Lord!
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ST. LOUIS YOUTH MINISTRY August 26 and 28, the parish youth ministries had their respective kick-off nights! Over 60 of the SPARKS Middle School students came out for Water Balloon Wars! Then that Sunday, 16 high schoolers came out for “Illuminate”, the glow-in-the-dark and color obstacle course night! Lots of fun for all the participants! Sparks Middle School Ministry meets Friday nights from 7:00-9:00pm in Wozniak Hall. Young Church High School Ministry meets Sunday nights from 6:30-8:15pm in the Guadalupe Youth Room in Wozniak Hall. Our programs are growing weekly, and adult volunteers are greatly needed to help with each week’s program. Please contact Youth Minister, Elena Murdock, at elena.murdock@st-louis.org or (512) 454-0384 x 219 for information.
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Rediscover the Rosary in October at the Parish Library
October 7th is the feast day of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. This feast was established by Pope St. Pius V to commemorate the victory of the Christian fleet over the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Lepanto – a miraculous naval victory that occurred on October 7, 1571. Prior to that victory there had been a campaign to pray the Rosary throughout Europe. The last three popes of our day have echoed that appeal to pray the Rosary. During the feast of the Assumption 2016, Pope Francis said, “Mary joins us, she fights at our side. She supports Christians in the fight against the forces of evil. Especially through prayer, through the Rosary…” Pope Benedict XVI, in his October 7th 2012 Angeles address, said, “With the Rosary we allow ourselves to be guided by Mary, model of faith, in meditating on the mysteries of Christ, and day after day we are helped to assimilate the Gospel, so that it shapes all our lives.” Pope John Paul II, aware of the turbulent times the world was facing at the beginning of the third millennium, asked his fellow clergy to promote praying the Rosary. The Parish library has many books, audio CDs, and DVDs about the Rosary. You can pray the Rosary with Popes Francis and J.P.II, meditate on Scriptures, or view the actual places in the Holy Lands where the mysteries took place. There is something in this collection to help you invigorate and rediscover this great devotion! Here is a small sample:
Responding to the Pope’s Apostolic Letter In an age when self -help methods abound on the Rosary, his five new “Luminous and meditation is a common prescriptive, Mysteries”, and declaration of 2003 as “The Garry Wills, one of the most respected Year of the Rosary”, Fr. Groeschel presents writers on religious topics today, offers in The Rosary: Chain of Hope meditations an extraordinary journey through one of on all 20 mysteries of the Rosary. Drawing the oldest aids to spiritual contemplation: on his vast personal experiences as well as The Rosary. Drawing together history and the grand traditions of the Church, he takes readings from scripture, Wills explains the us on a spiritual journey that will inspire us beads on the Rosary and the moments in to greater depths of prayer. This special book includes: The Christ’s life they represent, illustrating each mystery with Pope’s Letter on the Rosary, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, a stunning Tintoretto painting. and lavishly illustrated with 20 classic color paintings. This popular introduction to praying the Rosary draws readers closer to Jesus and Mary by placing the mysteries, The Rosary of Light, Glory, Sorrow, and Joy CDs including the new mysteries of light, in the context contain a 35 minute Rosary and a 23 minute Rosary with of Scripture. The New Rosary in Scripture addresses scriptural meditations from Pope John Paul II. They are commonly asked questions about Mary and the rosary and provides the biblical background for all twenty mysteries. performed by Vinny Flynn and Still Waters. It also includes a scriptural Rosary that offers ten Bible texts suitable for meditation on each mystery. An appendix offers the complete text of Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Praying the Rosary with Pope Francis is Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae. an easy-to-carry booklet of meditations, exclusively available from the United States Praying the rosary we enter into intimate Conference of Catholic Bishops. This communion with Mary, the Mother of booklet offers meditations by Pope Francis God. Now pray this powerful prayer with on the twenty mysteries of the Rosary Jesuit Scripture scholar Father Mitch and the life of Jesus and Mary. Immerse Pacwa. In the Holy Land Rosary, he yourself in the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, leads the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and and Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary Luminous mysteries from the places in with scripture passages and easy-to-understand reflections the Holy Land where the events actually from our Holy Father. Each mystery is accompanied by occurred, providing numerous relevant beautiful, full-page color illustrations. scriptural references. Don’t miss this unforgettable prayer experience, from the land of our Savior and His most holy Mother.
parish social MINISTRy
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SERVING THE NEEDIEST AMONG US
For Whom The Bell s Toll Please remember to keep in prayer the souls of those inmates who have been executed and those who may be executed. Pray also for the victims of crime, the executioner and all of their families.
OCTOBER 2016
5 TX Barney Fuller 19 TX Terry Darnell Edwards 19 OH Robert Van Hook - Reprieve Granted
RETIREES, MEN AND WOMEN, STAY AT HOME MOMS AND DADS: SOCIAL MINISTRIES NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Volunteers needed to help sort thru donations Monday-Friday from 9:30-12:30 p.m. If you are able to make it please call the Social Ministries office 512-454-0384 x 265.
OUR SACRAMENTS OUR FAITH “The purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify men, to build up the Body of Christ and, finally, to give worship to God.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church123)
BAPTISMS AUGUST 6 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
Kalani Fae Garza-Ramos Lena Everly Jones Aurora Carrillo-Mora Jefferson Steven Cruz-Lozano Luis Daniel Maciel-Velazquez Daniel Vasquez-Hernandez Rita-Anne Lynn Gaudin Jeremy Ehimen Oteze
MARRIAGES & CONVALIDATIONS AUGUST 6 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
BABY BANKS ARE DUE THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 29TH & 30TH
We appreciate anything you are able to donate. This allows St Louis Gabriel Project to purchase diapers, wipes and baby toiletries for pregnant moms in need of baby items
Annual Feast of Giving
Joseph Francis St. Clair and Linda Mary Roberts Julio Ixtabalan-Garcia and Maria Alicia Rodriguez-Lopez Owen Richard Mooney and Renee Miriam Hemmasi Alvaro Duran-Ramirez and Estefania Magdalena Aranza-Alcaraz
FIRST EUCHARIST AUGUST 15, 2016
THANKSGIVING DAY – NOVEMBER 24TH
Maria Alicia Rodriguez-Lopez
More information in the November newsletter, website and bulletins
Estefania Magdalena Aranza-Alcaraz
AUGUST 27, 2016
RECENTLY DECEASED THE NEW VINCENTIAN FAMILY CENTER & THRIFT STORE HAS MOVED TO 901 WEST BRAKER LANE, AUSTIN
It’s located just off Lamar, on Braker, next to McBee Elementary School. All donations for SVDP can now be delivered to the store directly or donation pick up can be arranged through the store.
Maria Inez Herrera Bertin Aviles Maria Conception Romero Alfonso dePaz Jaramillo Alberto C. Nolasco Frances (Lange) Tomasek
ST. LOUIS WOMEN’S CLUB KICKS OFF A NEW YEAR
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CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY
(L-R) Marilyn Hamilton, President; Jeannie Coale,Vice President; Patsy Alvarez, Secretary;Terry Struble,Treasurer; Angela Oxford, Hispanic Ministries Representative; Deacon Al.
At its August meeting, Deacon Al Cuevas installed the 2016-2017 officers of the St. Louis Women’s Club. Afterwards, Deacon Al joined the ladies for an ice cream social. Vice President Jeannie Coale developed a Pictionary game using Bible words such as the “10 Commandments” and “Noah’s Ark”. Lively competition emerged between four teams and everyone agreed it was a fun evening. All women of the parish are invited to the next Women’s Club meeting on November 16. Watch the Sunday bulletin for program information. For more information on the “behind the scenes” activities of the Club, visit its web page at www.st-louis.org Select Ministries/Fellowship/Women’s Club or call President Marilyn Hamilton at 512-342-8416. The Women’s Club is affiliated with the Austin North, Central & South Deaneries Council of Catholic Women. St. Louis ladies are among the most active. The Women’s Club hosted the July Deaneries meeting and complementary brunch at Our Lady Maronite Catholic Church. Msgr. Don Sawyer talked about the origins and some of the traditions of this Eastern branch of the Catholic Church that is in communion with Rome. In the picture Msgr. Don shows the vestments worn at Mass, which are very different from those of the Roman church. Information about the quarterly Deaneries meetings is posted in the Sunday bulletin. Join other St. Louis ladies at St. Theresa’s for the October 15 live auction.
Women’s Club Secretary Patsy Alvarez (l) and member Alice Kubacak (r) attended the Rural Life Mass in West, an annual event sponsored by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women to honor farmers and ranchers. Bishop Danny Garcia was the Mass celebrant.
This city-wide program continues to meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am in the St. Louis sanctuary. This weekly two-hour Bible study consists of prayer, small group discussions and guest speakers and is open to both men and women. The 2016-2017 study on the Book of Isaiah by R. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, runs through May 3, 2017, following the AISD holiday schedule. As the program is underway, newcomers are welcome but requested to come on the first Wednesday (October 5th or November 2nd) for orientation and assignment to a study group. You may also register online at www.cssaustiin. org or contact Patty Hogan (512) 2574789 with questions.
WOMEN OF FAITH 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 their faith. There are both evening and morning Women of Faith groups. The evening Women of Faith group meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. They are reading The Holy Year of Mercy – A Faith Sharing Guide with reflections by Pope Francis. For more information about the evening group, contact Vickie at vicsmailbox@sbcglobal.net The morning Women of Faith group meets on Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. in Wozniak Hall, Room 1. For information about the morning group, contact Kim Barger at kimb@bargers. com
Around the Diocese and beyond Respect Life and World Mission Month October is both Respect Life and World Mission Month and the Diocesan Offices of Missions and Pro-Life Activities are working collaboratively to promote the dignity of every human life from conception until natural death, while cultivating awareness and support for the mission territories of the Catholic Church that provide a spiritual home for the poorest and most vulnerable. The Respect Life Program begins the weekend of October 1-2 with the theme “Moved by Mercy.” As we continue in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis invites us to open our hearts and be merciful to others because God has shown us mercy first. Bishop Vasquez has asked us to continue as agents of mercy, “praying for the conversion of all people to safeguard the inherent dignity and value of every human life.” In addition, the 90th observance of World Mission Sunday will take place on October 23. Our local church will join brethren around the world by means of our prayers and financial help, through the special collection for the Propagation of the Faith, to support the work of missions, its witness to Christ and service to the poor. One of the major ways we can support the missionary works of the universal Church is to participate in this annual collection. Your generosity is greatly appreciated that weekend!
Cursillo
A 3-DAY COURSE IN CHRISTIANITY In today’s world, one thing is for sure….walking daily with the Lord is the best exercise for your mind and body. Everyone should consider taking some personal and uninterrupted time to deepen his or her relationship with Jesus. This is the only exercise guaranteed to leave you feeling stronger. What a beautiful gift to give yourself! The following are dates for English speaking weekends: Women’s Weekend: November 3 – 6, 2016 Men’s Weekend: To be scheduled in Spring 2017 Not sure? Have questions? Contact Robin Spencer at robins@hot.rr.com or (254) 220-3883 or Gregory Ganslen at gganslen@hot.rr.com or (245) 698-2594 or visit http:// austinenglishcursillo.webs.com
Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center For information on these listed programs below contact: cedarbrake@austindiocese.org or (254) 780-2436 Monday, October 3: Mary, Queen of Mercy Day of Reflection with Fr. Uche Obikwelu Saturday, October 15: Maria y de los Santos Retiro en espanol with Gustavo Rodriguez Tuesday, October 18: Living WELL Aware Day of Reflection with Dr. Patsy Sulak M.D. Fri-Sun, November 4-6: Live the Lord’s Prayer Weekend Retreat with Father Albert Haase
Baby Banks
22 October 2016, 6:30pm-10pm Asian American Resource Center (AARC) 8401 Cameron Rd. Austin, TX 78754 Tickets @ www.austinica.org
Indian Cuisine * Dance * Music * Henna * Raffle All proceeds go toward supporting Mobile Loaves and Fishes in Austin and the construction of a clinic and hostel for tribal children in Meghalaya, India.
HELP PROMOTE RESPECT LIFE IN OCTOBER! The 2016 Baby Bank Campaign is ongoing during October. This annual fund is intended to support the various projects sponsored by the Diocesan Office of ProLife Activities, including Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, Pro-Life Help Line, Sidewalk Ministry, awareness and education and additional support for parochial Pro-Life ministries as needed. Our parish Gabriel Project ministry will benefit, too, from 50% of the funds collected. Families are asked to collect loose change during October, Respect Life Month, and then return your Baby Banks to the parish October 29-30. If you missed getting a Baby Bank, then use any box that can be a daily reminder of your support for all life issues! Your donations will help pro-life efforts in our parish and diocese!
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Save These Dates OCTOBER 5: ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER FOR TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE Featuring David Bereit, National Director of 40 Days for Life Held at the Hilton Hotel in Austin. For more information visit www.texasallianceforlife.org or call 512-477-1244. OCTOBER 13: DIOCESE OF AUSTIN RED MASS The legal community of the Diocese of Austin is invited to Mass at 6:00pm, St. Mary Cathedral – 203 E. 10th Street Guest Speaker: Anthony R. Picarello, Jr. Associate General Secretary and General Counsel for the USCCB. Reception follows at the Austin Club. Visit www.austindiocese.org/redmass for information. OCTOBER 22: JUBILEE CELEBRATION FOR THE DOMINICAN ORDER Sponsored by The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist 5501 E. State Hwy 29 – Georgetown, Texas 1:003:30pm Celebrate the 800th Jubilee Year of the Dominican Order and the 20th Anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Pray the Rosary at 1:00pm, meet the Sisters, enjoy birthday cake, take a convent tour! Families and children are welcome! Visit www.sistersofmary.org for information. NOVEMBER 5: LIVING THE GOOD NEWS CONFERENCE St. Dominic Savio High School – 9300 Neenah Ave Sponsored by Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Austin Open to anyone in ministry, catechist/teacher certification credit will be available. Cost $25. Information at www.austindiocese.org NOVEMBER 11: 6TH ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER FOR ST. JOHN PAUL II LIFE CENTER 7:00pm Hyatt Regency Hotel at 208 Barton Springs Rd. Keynote Speaker: Bishop Michael Sis For sponsorship information or tickets contact Kimberly@jpiilifecenter.org
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Catholic Service Appeal
COMING NOVEMBER 5-6 Since 1978, the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) has provided millions of dollars toward the needs of the Diocese of Austin. Annual support from Catholics throughout Central Texas allows the diocese to continue the ministry of Jesus. November marks the beginning of the Catholic Services Appeal for the year ahead. Your generosity will help do the following: • Provide support for the poor and needy through Catholic Charities of Central Texas. • Sustain thousands of students and teachers in our Catholic schools. • Educate and form our seminarians as they journey to ordination. With 44 seminarians in formation, 52% of the appeal goes toward the education, formation and care of our priests and seminarians. • Help thousands of families and individuals receive catechetical and leadership training, liturgical resources and much more. Last year’s successful appeal received a record $5.8 million in pledges from more than 22,000 families around the diocese. St. Louis Parish certainly did its part, surpassing its $155,000 goal by 124%, receiving $191,767 in pledges and $143,013 in payments (as of July 2016). Thank you to the 535 parish families that participated last year! We hope 100% of our parishioners will consider donating even a small pledge this year to the CSA. Pledge cards will be available the first weekend of November in the pews. Thank you for prayerfully considering what you can spare to support our Church of Central Texas. Together our gifts can make a big difference to our local Church and its outreach to the community!
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FALL PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS October 21 8:30-10 a.m. | November 16 6:30-8 p.m. Prospective parents are invited to attend one of our parentonly Information Sessions. During these sessions, parents will learn about our school, enjoy a student-led tour of the campus and hear about the admission process. Did you know that Savio offers bus transportation at locations in south, central and north Austin? To find out more of these interesting facts, join us for an information session. Reserve a spot as space is limited at www.saviochs.org or contact Holly Bologna, Director of Admission at (512) 388-8846 ext. 5504.
Remember the Cry Room! Although we love our infants and toddlers and the “music” they make, please remember that what may be music to one person’s ears, can be distracting to another. If your little tyke begins to “sing” during Mass, please exit quickly and introduce your child to the Cry Room. It’s often difficult to hear in our Church, even when there are no background noises, so be considerate of others and remove your little one as promptly as possible! Due to the Cry Room’s size, just one adult should accompany the child, so there’s room for more future choir members! THANK YOU!!!
Planning Marriage in the Future? The Sacrament of Marriage involves many steps, but your faith community is here to assist you. While you don’t have to be a member to marry here, it is the support and tithes of our generous parishioners that make our marriage programs and facilities possible. Consequently, fees for the rental of facilities are assessed according to parishioner or nonparishioner status. If you have been a registered member and documented giver (through checks or envelopes) for at least six months before coming in to plan a future wedding, you will be eligible for the discounted parishioner rate at a savings of $600. Call our Church Office for more information on this and all questions related to the marriage preparation process (512) 454-0384.
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EIM WORKSHOPS COMING TO ST. LOUIS NOVEMBER 12 EIM WORKSHOP IN ENGLISH All clergy and paid staff, and all volunteers working with youth and vulnerable adults, at any parish or diocesan location, are required to complete a onetime Application for Ministry prior to beginning their work/service and attend an EIM workshop within 60 days of submitting the application. An EIM Workshop will be held SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 at 10:00AM in English – arrive promptly as the workshop will start on time and late arrivals will not be permitted entrance. To pre-register: login to your EIM account at https://www.eappsdb.com/ login.asp?orgz_key=4 (use the Alternate Login option if needed), click Sign Up for a Workshop (bottom right) to see a list of all workshops and click Sign Up for the workshop you wish to attend. If you have never submitted an EIM Application, go to https://www.eappsdb.com/Registration. asp?ORGZ_KEY=4&PAGE=REG_PAGE&ORIGIN=OUTSIDE. Once you have completed/submitted the registration page you will be directed to the EIM application; complete all sections and click the red Submit Application. Once submitted, go back to Sign Up for a Workshop. TALLER de EIM EN ESPANOL A todo el clero y personal pagado, y a todos los voluntarios que trabajan con jóvenes y adultos vulnerables de cualquier parroquia o localidad diocesana, se les requiere completar una Solicitud para el Ministerio una sola vez antes de comenzar su trabajo y/o servicio y asistir a un taller de EIM, durante los primeros 60 días de haber enviado su Solicitud. Un Taller de EIM se llevará a cabo SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2:00pm, en Espanol –por favor llegue puntualmente ya que el taller comenzará en punto a la hora y a quienes lleguen tarde no se les permitirá la entrada. Para pre-inscribirse: entre a su cuenta de EIM en https://www.eappsdb. com/login.asp?orgz_key=4 (use la opción Alternate Login –Opción Alterna para ingresar- si lo necesita), haga click en Sign Up para asistir. Si usted nunca ha realizado una Solicitud de EIM, vaya a https://www.eappsdb.com/ Registration.asp?ORGZ_KEY=4&PAGE=REG_PAGE&ORIGIN=OUTSIDE. Una vez que usted haya completado/enviado la página de registro usted será redireccionado a la Solicitud de EIM; complete todas las secciones y haga click en la opción roja de Submit Application (Enviar la Aplicación). Una vez enviada, regrese a Sign Up for a Workshop (Regístrarse a un Taller).
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