Building the Kingdom
St. Louis king of france Catholic Church & School
23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 10, 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. 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
ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY | For all current Altar Servers – Fall Serviam Saturday 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 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 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
is quickly approaching! Join us Saturday, September 16, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. If you have any questions, contact elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org or 512-454-0384 x213. We look forward to seeing you at our mandatory training. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER CAMPAIGN is September 27 to 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. Registration will take place in our parish the weekend of September 23-24. Or go to www.centraltexascoalition.com for more info and to register. 40 DIAS POR LA VIDA | del el 27 de Septiembre al 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 2017 BABY BANK CAMPAIGN begins with the distribution of Baby
Banks on September 23-24. 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! The King's Concert Series continues Saturday, September 30th, 7:30 p.m. introducing the Music of Max Bruch with a Trio Concert: YuHua Chiu, clarinet, Xavier Garcia, viola, and Mijung An, piano. Eight pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano, op.83 by Max Bruch. The premiere of a piece by composer Dr. Peter Petroff, dedicated to the trio. Suggested donation: $15 general/$10 seniors and students. The artists have requested that donations will be given to the Dell Children's Medical Center, honoring children affected by abuse and neglect.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS GRATEFUL THANKS to all the pictorial directory
volunteers who helped organize, schedule and host parishioners for photo sessions this summer. From June 3-4 through July 8-9, Donna McClung, Oscar Gonzales and their volunteers scheduled parishioners after all weekend Masses for photo sessions. Then during three weeks in July, we had wonderful parishioners who gave their time, checking in families and manning the reception area during each and every photo session. These volunteers were coordinated by Melissa Fields. Ryan Edgerly and other members of the Pastoral Council have also been extremely supportive in coordinating all aspects of this large project with Life Touch, the company responsible for our directory. This was a team effort and could not have been accomplished without these dedicated parishioners!! Thank you to everyone who gave their time to make this happen! 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 will be starting again in the fall. The first meeting will be September 12th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the school library. We will be 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: Judy Vrazel 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 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
• Brittany Gaona •
THE ST. LOUIS WOMEN’S CLUB September 20th
St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center Currently Accepting Applications
current openings for 1 - 3 year olds Call 512-614-6544 or visit www.st-louis.org/ecdc 3
meeting focuses on memory issues. Stephen Catoe from Alzheimer’s Texas will compare and contrast “normal” aging vs. “not normal” aging related to various cognitive functions. The presentation covers skills related to approach, cuing, and connecting with people with dementia, and how to match behaviors to needs. Lastly he will give us tips to recognize and intervene effectively when behavioral challenges occur. The program begins at 7:00 PM followed by refreshments and a business meeting in Wozniak Hall Meeting Room 1. Contact vice president Karen Dunlap with questions - 512-836-0530 or kdunlap78@att.net
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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
NEW ST. LOUIS SCHOOL
Faculty Spotlight
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Save the Dates! October 1
Annual Fund Kickoff
Saturday October 21
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament benefiting the Booster Club Help us replace the gym floor!
Sunday October 29 Annual Fun Fest
JESSICA CHAFFEE – DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Jessica Chaffee started her career at St. Louis Catholic School as a teacher. She spent 1 year teaching Pre K and 5 years teaching Kindergarten. During these 6 years, she grew to love the St. Louis Community and is dedicated to advancing its mission to prepare the leaders of tomorrow with the light of Christ as their guide. Jessica believes that development and advancement is a form of ministry. It is a way of making our vision known and inviting others to share in the mission. When we work together with a common vision, sharing the gifts that God has given us in a meaningful way, we are able to develop and advance our mission at St. Louis Catholic School. Jessica is an avid marathon runner and shares her love for running at SLCS by coaching Cross Country and Track and Field as well as organizing an after school running program for students in all grades. Jessica grew up in New Jersey and relocated to Austin with her husband in 2010. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Scranton and a Postgraduate degree in Elementary Education. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and traveling. She has spent time during the past 2 summers on a pilgrimage in Spain, walking the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James), a nearly 500 mile route.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILIARY will launch it’s 2017-2018 year with an ice
cream social on September 25 at 7:00 pm in Wozniak Hall meeting room #1. We will launch with the intent to embrace and encourage ladies whose husband, father, or brother is a member in good standing of a Knights of Columbus Council, or the widow or daughter of a deceased member of the Knights of Columbus, or ladies who desire to know more about the Auxiliary and what we do. Come out and meet, greet, and or join the Auxiliary, an important adjunct to Council 5967 in delivering charitable services to its members and to the Saint Louis Parish. Program Chair is Melissa Fields, Missy0531@hotmail.com. Deloris Addison, President, deeaddison1017@gmail.com. September 10, 2017
PASS ON THE GOOD NEWS! This fall, adults will
be signing up to learn more about Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith. They may be wanting to join our Church through RCIA or Adult Sacraments classes. They may be preparing to marry in the Church or to baptize their baby. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist for Adult Faith Formation. With adult classes offered on Sunday mornings, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, you are sure to find a time that fits your schedule. As a catechist, you are provided with training, materials and support from the new Director of Adult Formation and Evangelization, Tom Carani, as well as Fr. Doug Jeffers and the Religious Education staff! Contact theresa.wright@st-louis.org or (512)454-0384 ext. 222 to get on the list or for additional information.
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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 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 a 9 p.m. En el sótano JOIN THE ST. LOUIS YOUNG ADULT GROUP! del PEC empezando el 12 de septiembre, 2017. Para más Our ministry helps young Catholics in their 20's and 30's información, comuníquese con la Sra. Sumayah Abullarade. to get more active at the parish and also grow in their faith. We have different activities and social gatherings. Join us for brunch after the 9:30 a.m. Mass or our monthly lunch after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Meet us at the Welcome Desk. SACRAMENTOS DE INICIACION PARA To see a full list of events and happenings, Like Us on ADULTOS | Se les invita a todas aquellas personas que Facebook at www.facebook.com/SLYAAustin or email us necesiten recibir algún Sacramento de iniciación (Bautismo, at youngadults@st-louis.org. Single, dating, married, we Reconciliación/Comunión o Confirmación) a inscribirse can help you grow in your Catholic faith! 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! 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 CLASES PREMATRIMONIALES “Unidos En El Amor fully initiated Catholic but think you could benefit from a De Dios” “Lo que dios ha unido no lo separa el hombre” refresher course, then please join us for a Journey into Full (Mateo 19,6) ¿Estas comprometido, casado solo por lo civil, Communion! Contact Tom Carani for more information, o viviendo en unión libre? ¿Deseas recibir el Sacramento 512-454-0384 ext. 220 or email tom.carani@st-louis.org 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! GRUPO DE JÓVENES ADULTOS | El grupo Juvenil
“Jovenes Para Cristo” invita a todos los jóvenes solteros de 18 a 30 años de edad a vivir su retiro Jovenil, el día sábado 23 de septiembre de 8:00 am. a las 7:00 p.m. en el PEC de la iglesia St. Louis. ¡Nunca es tarde para regresar a Dios! ¡Ven y descubre el amor de Jesús y María! Para más información: www.st. louis.org/jovenes-para-cristo
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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. We give pregnant moms in crisis emotional and spiritual support. They are given needed items for baby. To become an Angel call Mary Helen at 512-949-2486 or email her at MaryHelen-Russell@austindiocese.org LIFE, DIGNITY & JUSTICE MINISTRY Are you interested in human trafficking, immigration, ending the death penalty? Please contact bea.delarosa@st-louis.org to see how we can work together. “ANGELS” (VOLUNTEERS) NEEDED!
THE SENIOR MINISTRY GUARDIAN’S will meet on
September 20 in Wozniak Hall from 9:45am-1:00pm with a guest speaker from “Connect Hearing”. Come and learn more about good hearing as we age and what products are available. Please R.S.V.P by Sept 18th as lunch will be catered. For more information on the above activity, email seniors@st-louis.org THE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP group will meet on September 27 from 9:00am-11:30am in Wozniak Hall. Please join us for cards, dominoes , game of pool or good conversation. Bring a snack to share with morning coffee. For more information on the above group contact seniors@st-louis.org RISE AND SHINE, LADIES! Wednesday, September
13, is the 40th anniversary of the first meeting of the St. Louis Women’s Club. Resist the urge to stay in bed, or stop off on your way to work, and join us for corporate Communion at the 7:00 a.m. daily Mass. Informal get together for breakfast afterwards. CEDARBRAKE WEEKEND RETREAT, Sept. 29 – Oct.
1, will be on the book, The Shepherd Who Did Not Run, by Maria Scaperlanda. Maria will present the life of Rev. Stanley Rother who was declared the first U.S.-born martyr by Pope Francis. His story is one of heroic service to the people of Guatemala. Maria will also share her experience of his beatification ceremony, which she will attend just a few days before the retreat. Father Rother’s beatification SIPS AND SALSA SOIRÉE TO BENEFIT SAINT Mass will be in Oklahoma City on September 23. For LOUISE HOUSE | Saturday, September 23rd from 7-11 information on this retreat, go to www.cedarbrake.org or p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Student Center, call (254) 780-2436. 3000 Barton Creek Blvd. The gala will feature dinner, drinks, dancing and a live and a silent auction while celebrating the mothers and children whose lives have EAGLE’S WINGS RETREAT CENTER will have an been transformed by Saint Louise House. For tickets and October 10th Day of Spirituality on “Strategically Planning sponsorship, go to www.saintlouisehouse.org/sipsandsalsa for Spiritual Warfare” by Ginger Parten and Annette Lake. Tickets are $75/person. If a Church community buys a Do you have a desire to more fully understand the spiritual reserved table for 10 at $1000, The Soirée committee will realm and the handiwork of heavenly angels and fallen set up a "free" chair at their table for their priest or pastor. demons? This mini retreat will unpack Sacred Scripture and Catholic Tradition to examine the choirs of angels OKTOBERFEST, BENEFITTING DRIVE A SENIOR and our ongoing battle with evil influences. For more – NORTH CENTRAL, will be held on Saturday, Sept. information on this and other retreats at Eagle’s Wings, go 30 from 4-7pm at 6600 Woodrow in the Activity Center to www.ewrc.org or call (512) 588-8184. of Faith Lutheran! Join us for great German food, live music, cold refreshments and an incredible raffle! General admission tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. Tickets can be Please support St. Louis Catholic School. Buy SCRIP/Gift cards after pre-purchased in advance from www.oktoberfest2017fun. weekend English Masses. eventbrite.com Raffle tickets are $10 each and you do not need to be present to win one of the fifteen great prizes! September 10, 2017
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Mass Times, Readings & Intentions Monday September 11 Readings: Col 1:24—2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Masses: 7 a.m. Leroy Antoine, Jr. Tuesday September 12 | The Most Holy Name of Mary Readings: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-9, 10-11; Lk 6:12-19 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Maria Saenz+ 6 p.m. Maureen Williams+ Wednesday September 13 | Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Readings: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Masses: 7 a.m. St. Louis Women’s Club Thursday September 14 | The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Readings: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Masses: 11:15 a.m. Confessions 12 p.m. Sara Wilkens 5 p.m. Confessions 6 p.m. Gianna Gretencord-Birthday Friday September 15 | Our Lady of Sorrows Readings: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Masses: 7 a.m. Maria Saenz+ 8 a.m. School Mass Saturday September 16 | Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs Readings: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7; Lk 6:43-49 Masses: 8 a.m. Alexander Vernengo-Birthday 8:30 a.m. Confessions 3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m. J.J. Gonzalez+ Sunday September 17 | Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Sir 27:30—28:7; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Masses: 6 a.m. Parish Intentions 7:30 a.m. Joy Bernard 9:30 a.m. Pro Populo 11:30 a.m. Gloria Garza 1:30 p.m. Movimiento Familiar Cristiano 5 p.m. Heriberto Torres
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Generous Hearts 8/26-8/27 Month to date Year to date
Actual Collection
Budget
Variance Over (Under)
$22,725.18 $145,284.12 $321,126.76
$25,757.24 $145,957.91 $331,012.99
($3,032.06) ($673.79) ($9,886.23)
Ministry Programs Children's $1.50 Farm $4.00 Feast Day/Statue Restoration $1,436.58 Food Pantry $19.00 Mobile Loaves & Fishes $124.00 School Trust Fund $227.00 Social Ministries $4.00 St. Vincent de Paul $52.00
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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