September 2015 | The Spirit of St. Louis by St. Louis King of France Catholic Church & School

Saturday, The Spirit of

Sept. 19

St. Louis @ Wozniak Hall, 6:00-9:00 PM

Celebrating Families

The grand finale event! Parish potluck, live band, dancing, activities for the kids, door prizes and a special blessing for all who attend. September 2015 RSVP is necessary @ www.st-louis.org by Wed. Sept. 16.

Celebrating Families

LOVE IS OUR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 ª WOZNIAKMISSION HALL 6:00 - 9:00 PM The Family Fully Alive

LOVE IS OUR MISSION The Family Fully Alive

Childcare available, first call first served. 6 months–12yrs. Space is limited. MUST RSVP for childcare. Free will donations for childcare. Deadline Sept. 16. www.st-louis.org or amy.allert@st-louis.org.

THE GRAND FINALE EVENT!

Parish potluck, live band, dancing, activities for the kids, door prizes, and a special blessing for all who attend. RSVP is necessary at www.st-louis.org by Wednesday, September 16 Childcare available; first call, first served. 6 months - 12 years. Space is limited. MUST RSVP for childcare. Free will donations for childcare. Deadline is September 16. www.st-louis.org or amy.allert@st-louis.org

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Parish Directory 512.454.0384 x220 ADULT & FAMILY MINISTRY Amy Allert, M.Th., Director x211 BUSINESS OFFICE Brenda Beltran, Business Administrator x221 CHILDHOOD MINISTRY Beatriz Franceschi, Director x219 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Tina Juarez-Bailey, Ph.D., Director

2015 Lumen Gentium Award Honorees

x244 EARLY CHILDHOOD Congratulations to Bob and Janie Vernengo, our St. Louis Parish honorees MINISTRY Mary Beth Skinnell, Director for the prestigious Lumen Gentium Award from the Diocese of Austin.

Each pastor is allowed to choose an individual or couple to receive this

x216 HISPANIC ADULT & FAMILY award, based on their service and stewardship in the parish. This year the MINISTRY awards were presented in the honorees’ individual parishes, rather than in a Sumayah Abullarade, Director x213 x202 x206

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diocesan-wide ceremony and the Vernengo’s received their award on Sunday, August 23rd at the 9:30am Mass. LITURGICAL MINISTRY Bea Lamb, Director Bob and Janie have been outstanding parishioners at St. Louis since 1979. MUSIC Bob is a dedicated volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Louis Food Pantry, Knights of Columbus and the Hospitality Ministry. Janie is a Chris Oelkers, Director Eucharistic and Hospitality Minister and she works with the Food Pantry, SENIOR MINISTRY Altar Guild, Women’s Club and KC Ladies Auxiliary. She is a valued Coral Migoni-Ryan, M.Div., coordinator for the Homebound Ministry, visiting shut-ins and assessing M.Th., Director their needs, training new ministers one-on-one in the field, and responding with care and kindness to those with sensitive health issues. The Vernengos SOCIAL MEDIA-WEBSITE are exemplary Christian stewards, living their faith daily by offering their Christa Almaguer, Manager time, talents and support to others with generosity and compassion. We are SOCIAL MINISTRY blessed to have them both in our parish!

x265 Bea Dela Rosa, Director

Annual Pet Blessing - October 3rd

x239 ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Patricia Romanies, M.Ed., Principal Plan to bring your pets for a special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi x205 YOUTH MINISTRY Paul Stadelman, Director OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

on Saturday, October 3rd. Meet at 9:00am under the north portico of Church. Watch future bulletins for details!

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Canonization of

Blessed Junipero Serra

September 23, 2015

Saints come in all sizes and although Junipero Serra was small of stature (only five feet two inches in height), his impact on the missionary arm of the Catholic Church was immense, particularly in this country. The son of farmers, he was born November 24, 1713, and attended the primary school of the Franciscans in Petra, Spain. He was an avid student, ordained to priesthood in 1738, just 10 years after entering the Convento de Jesus as a novice at the age of 15. He obtained his doctorate in theology in 1742 from the Lullian University in Palma, Spain and was known as a gifted preacher. Father Serra could have pursued a comfortable, successful career as a professor in the civilized academic world of Spain, but he was zealous for the faith and primarily a man of action, who chose to work as a missionary instead. At the age of 35, he left everything behind and boarded a ship bound for Vera Cruz, Mexico. Father Serra landed in Vera Cruz on December 7, 1749, with his friend Francisco Palou. Although horses were supplied for the friars, Serra elected to walk the 250 miles between Vera Cruz and Mexico City, reaching San Fernando College on January 1, 1750. While traveling on foot, infected insect bites caused varicose ulcers on his legs and feet that caused suffering for the rest of his life. In less than six months, Father Serra answered a call for volunteers to the Sierra Gorda missions with the Pame Indians, north of Queretaro. Between 1750 and 1758, he oversaw construction of a church, which is still in use, learned the language of the Pame Indians and translated the catechism into their language. Recalled to the Mexico college of San Fernando in 1758, he became famous as a fervent and effective preacher for missions. He wore many hats on campus as the choir director, master of novices and college counselor and confessor. In 1767, he was appointed superior of the ex-Jesuit missions of Baja California. He resided at the former

Jesuit headquarters in Loreto and assigned missionaries to the 15 missions between San Jose del Cabo in the south and Santa Maria in the north. March 28, 1769, he left the mission at Loreto on mule-back, arriving in San Diego on July 1st. Enroute, he established the mission San Fernando de Velicata. This was the first of twenty-one California missions that Serra would eventually oversee on the west coast as far north as Sonoma. Although suffering greatly from the infirmity in his legs and feet and often carried on a stretcher, Serra devoted the next fifteen years of his life to evangelical work in Upper California. He established nine missions from San Diego (July 16, 1769); San Carlos, Monterey-Carmel (June 3, 1770); San Antonio (July 14, 1771); San Gabriel (September 8, 1771); San Luis Obispo (September 1, 1772); San Francisco (October 9, 1776); San Juan Capistrano (November 1, 1776); Santa Clara (January 12, 1777); and San Buenaventura (March 31, 1782). He was present at the founding of Presidio Santa Barbara (April 12, 1782). After 1770, Father Serra maintained his headquarters at Mission San Carlos, eventually dying there on August 28, 1784 at the age of 70. In spite of intense suffering over the last three years of his life, he had traveled 600 miles in order to confirm 5309 persons, most were Indians who had been baptized in the years since 1770. By the end of 1784, Indian baptisms at the first nine missions had reached 6,736. To the end, Father Junipero Serra remained a man of prayer and had a consuming love for his American converts. He was known for his fortitude, insatiable zeal, self-denial and absolute confidence in God. The cause for Serraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beatification began in the Diocese of Monterey-Fresno in 1934 and the diocesan process was finished in 1949. On September 25, 1988, he was beatified by Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis will canonize Blessed Junipero Serra on September 23, 2015 during a Mass in Washington D.C. Known as the Apostle of California, Serra is held in great esteem in Spain, Mexico and America. He is the subject of several dozen biographies in various languages. His writings with translation have been published in four volumes by Rev. Antonine Tibesar, OFM, and his life and the mission system he established are studied in California schools. Resources: Catholic Encyclopedia and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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t✠its✠heart,✠the✠Eucharist✠is✠a✠sacrament✠of✠communion,✠bringing✠us✠closer✠to✠God✠and✠to✠our✠ brothers✠and✠sisters✠in✠the✠Body✠of✠Christ.✠If✠ we✠live✠the✠fruits✠of✠the✠Eucharist✠in✠our✠daily✠lives,✠ we✠will✠fi✠ll✠our✠families✠and✠our✠communities✠with✠the✠ life-giving✠qualities✠that✠the✠Liturgy✠brings:✠hospitality,✠ concern✠for✠the✠poor✠and✠vulnerable,✠self-off✠ering,✠and✠ thanksgiving. An✠ancient✠saying✠in✠the✠Church✠reads✠“lex orandi, lex credendi,”✠meaning✠that✠the✠law✠of✠prayer✠is✠the✠law✠ of✠faith.✠More✠loosely:✠as✠we✠pray,✠so✠we✠believe.✠To✠that✠ we✠might✠add✠lex vivendi,✠meaning✠that✠as✠we✠pray,✠so✠ we✠believe,✠and✠so✠we✠live.✠In✠the✠third✠edition✠of✠the✠ Roman Missal,✠the✠bishops✠and✠translators✠have✠taken✠ great✠care✠to✠ensure✠that✠the✠prayers✠accurately✠and✠fully✠ refl✠ect✠the✠mysteries✠of✠our✠faith.✠Th ✠ us,✠the✠words✠that✠we✠ pray✠in✠each✠liturgical✠celebration✠will✠help✠to✠form✠and✠ strengthen✠our✠understanding✠of✠the✠faith. However,✠if✠the✠eff✠ects✠of✠the✠Liturgy✠stop✠at✠the✠doors✠ of✠the✠church,✠we✠have✠not✠made✠our✠prayer✠and✠our✠faith✠ part✠of✠our✠law✠of✠living.✠Th ✠ e✠Catechism of the Catholic Church✠(CCC)✠teaches✠that✠the✠Eucharist✠helps✠us✠to✠ grow✠in✠union✠with✠Christ,✠avoid✠sin,✠increase✠in✠charity,✠strengthen✠communion✠with✠our✠brothers✠and✠sisters,✠ and✠recognize✠Christ✠in✠the✠poorest✠and✠most✠vulnerable✠ members✠of✠society✠(see✠CCC,✠nos.✠1391-1397).✠But✠what✠ does✠that✠mean✠in✠daily✠life?

lIVING A lIFe oF PrAYer Our✠prayer✠lives✠should✠not✠be✠limited✠to✠a✠single✠hour✠ on✠Sunday✠mornings.✠In✠fact,✠the✠richer✠our✠prayer✠ lives✠are✠throughout✠the✠week,✠the✠more✠fully✠we✠will✠ be✠able✠to✠enter✠into✠the✠Sunday✠celebration✠of✠the✠ Eucharist.✠Here✠are✠some✠ways✠to✠make✠your✠daily✠life✠ more✠prayerful: ✠✠ Try✠attending✠daily✠Mass✠at✠least✠once✠a✠week.✠Your✠ parish✠may✠have✠an✠early✠morning✠Mass,✠or✠a✠church✠ near✠your✠job✠may✠off✠er✠a✠lunchtime✠Mass. ✠✠ Stop✠in✠a✠church✠before✠or✠after✠work✠or✠on✠your✠ lunch✠hour✠for✠fi✠fteen✠minutes✠of✠quiet✠prayer✠before✠ the✠Blessed✠Sacrament.

✠✠ Make✠it✠a✠practice✠to✠say✠grace✠before✠every✠meal— even✠if✠you✠are✠eating✠in✠the✠car. ✠✠ Schedule✠time✠for✠family✠prayer✠at✠least✠once✠a✠week.✠ Th ✠ is✠prayer✠can✠be✠as✠simple✠as✠saying✠the✠Our✠Father✠ or✠a✠decade✠of✠the✠Rosary✠together. ✠✠ Take✠time✠during✠the✠week✠to✠read✠or✠listen✠to✠the✠readings✠for✠the✠upcoming✠Sunday.✠Th ✠ e✠readings✠are✠available✠ online✠(in✠print✠and✠audio)✠at✠www.usccb.org/nab. ✠✠ Begin✠your✠day✠with✠a✠brief✠prayer✠of✠thanksgiving✠to✠ God,✠off✠ering✠your✠day✠to✠him. ✠✠ End✠your✠day✠with✠an✠examination✠of✠conscience,✠ looking✠at✠your✠successes✠and✠failures✠in✠what✠you✠ have✠done✠or✠what✠you✠have✠failed✠to✠do.✠If✠you✠are✠ aware✠of✠serious✠sin,✠receive✠the✠Sacrament✠of✠Penance✠ before✠you✠receive✠Holy✠Communion✠again.

lIVING A lIFe oF loVING serVICe Celebrating✠the✠eucharistic✠Liturgy✠and✠receiving✠Holy✠ Communion✠should✠strengthen✠us✠to✠conform✠our✠lives✠ more✠closely✠to✠the✠example✠of✠Christ.✠As✠Jesus✠knelt✠ before✠his✠Apostles✠to✠wash✠their✠feet✠(see✠Jn✠13),✠giving✠ them✠an✠example✠of✠humble✠service,✠so✠must✠we✠who✠ bear✠the✠name✠Christian✠live✠our✠lives✠in✠service✠to✠our✠ brothers✠and✠sisters. To✠help✠us✠in✠this✠endeavor,✠Church✠Tradition✠has✠ identifi✠ed✠works✠of✠mercy.✠Th ✠ ese✠fourteen✠practices✠ demand✠great✠sacrifi✠ce✠and✠generosity,✠but✠they✠also✠draw✠ us✠more✠deeply✠into✠conformity✠with✠the✠Lord.✠Focusing✠ on✠one✠of✠these✠works✠each✠week✠may✠be✠a✠practical✠way✠to✠ integrate✠them✠into✠our✠personal,✠family,✠and✠parish✠lives.

Corporal Works of Mercy ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠

Feeding✠the✠hungry Sheltering✠the✠homeless Clothing✠the✠naked Visiting✠the✠sick Visiting✠the✠imprisoned Giving✠drink✠to✠the✠thirsty Burying✠the✠dead

Spiritual Works of Mercy ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠ ✠✠

Converting✠sinners Instructing✠the✠ignorant Advising✠the✠doubtful Comforting✠the✠sorrowful Bearing✠wrongs✠patiently Forgiving✠injuries Praying✠for✠the✠living✠and✠dead

Our✠parishes✠and✠civil✠communities✠offer✠numerous✠ opportunities✠to✠live✠out✠these✠works,✠from✠assisting✠with✠ religious✠education✠classes✠or✠volunteering✠at✠a✠food✠bank✠ to✠encouraging✠our✠legislators✠to✠put✠forward✠policies✠that✠ protect✠the✠life✠and✠dignity✠of✠each✠person.✠As✠we✠grow✠in✠ Spiritual Works of Mercy conformity✠to✠Christ,✠we✠see✠more✠clearly✠that✠all✠people✠ are✠made✠in✠the✠image✠and✠likeness✠of✠God✠(see✠Gn✠1:26)✠ ✠✠ Converting✠sinners and✠so✠have✠an✠inherent✠value✠and✠dignity.✠By✠helping✠to✠ ✠✠ Instructing✠the✠ignorant build✠a✠more✠just✠and✠compassionate✠society,✠we✠act✠as✠ ✠✠ Advising✠the✠doubtful Christ’s✠Body✠in✠the✠world. ✠✠ Comforting✠the✠sorrowful ✠✠ Bearing✠wrongs✠patiently It All Comes BACk to the ✠✠ Forgiving✠injuries euChArIst ✠✠ Praying✠for✠the✠living✠and✠dead Living✠the✠Christian✠life✠is✠not✠easy.✠“What✠material✠food✠ Our✠parishes✠and✠civil✠communities✠offer✠numerous✠ produces✠in✠our✠bodily✠life,✠Holy✠Communion✠wonderopportunities✠to✠live✠out✠these✠works,✠from✠assisting✠with✠ fully✠achieves✠in✠our✠spiritual✠life.✠Communion✠with✠ religious✠education✠classes✠or✠volunteering✠at✠a✠food✠bank✠ the✠flesh✠of✠the✠risen✠Christ✠.✠.✠.✠preserves,✠increases,✠and✠ to✠encouraging✠our✠legislators✠to✠put✠forward✠policies✠that✠ renews✠the✠life✠of✠grace✠received✠at✠Baptism.✠This✠growth✠in✠ protect✠the✠life✠and✠dignity✠of✠each✠person.✠As✠we✠grow✠in✠ Christian✠life✠needs✠the✠nourishment✠of✠Eucharistic✠Comconformity✠to✠Christ,✠we✠see✠more✠clearly✠that✠all✠people✠ munion,✠the✠bread✠for✠our✠pilgrimage”✠(CCC,✠no.✠1392). are✠made✠in✠the✠image✠and✠likeness✠of✠God✠(see✠Gn✠1:26)✠ And✠so,✠each✠Sunday,✠we✠return✠to✠the✠eucharistic✠ and✠so✠have✠an✠inherent✠value✠and✠dignity.✠By✠helping✠to✠ table,✠bringing✠all✠our✠efforts✠of✠the✠previous✠week,✠the✠ build✠a✠more✠just✠and✠compassionate✠society,✠we✠act✠as✠ good✠and✠the✠bad,✠the✠successes✠and✠the✠failures,✠the✠ Christ’s✠Body✠in✠the✠world.

It All Comes BACk to the euChArIst Living✠the✠Christian✠life✠is✠not✠easy.✠“What✠material✠food✠ produces✠in✠our✠bodily✠life,✠Holy✠Communion✠wonderfully✠achieves✠in✠our✠spiritual✠life.✠Communion✠with✠ the✠flesh✠of✠the✠risen✠Christ✠.✠.✠.✠preserves,✠increases,✠and✠ renews✠the✠life✠of✠grace✠received✠at✠Baptism.✠This✠growth✠in✠ Christian✠life✠needs✠the✠nourishment✠of✠Eucharistic✠Communion,✠the✠bread✠for✠our✠pilgrimage”✠(CCC,✠no.✠1392). And✠so,✠each✠Sunday,✠we✠return✠to✠the✠eucharistic✠ table,✠bringing✠all✠our✠efforts✠of✠the✠previous✠week,✠the✠ good✠and✠the✠bad,✠the✠successes✠and✠the✠failures,✠the✠

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joys✠and✠the✠sorrows.✠We✠gather✠with✠our✠brothers✠and✠ sisters✠in✠the✠Lord✠and,✠together✠with✠our✠priest,✠we✠join✠ these✠efforts✠to✠the✠perfect✠sacrifice✠of✠Christ,✠asking✠that✠ God✠will✠receive✠what✠we✠offer✠back✠to✠him✠in✠humble✠ thanksgiving.✠The✠Catechism✠explains✠it✠as✠follows: The✠Church✠which✠is✠the✠Body✠of✠Christ✠participates✠in✠the✠offering✠of✠her✠Head.✠With✠him,✠she✠ herself✠is✠offered✠whole✠and✠entire.✠She✠unites✠herself✠to✠his✠intercession✠with✠the✠Father✠for✠all✠men.✠ In✠the✠Eucharist✠the✠sacrifice✠of✠Christ✠becomes✠ also✠the✠sacrifice✠of✠the✠members✠of✠his✠Body.✠The✠ lives✠of✠the✠faithful,✠their✠praise,✠sufferings,✠prayer,✠ and✠work,✠are✠united✠with✠those✠of✠Christ✠and✠ with✠his✠total✠offering,✠and✠so✠acquire✠a✠new✠value.✠ joys✠and✠the✠sorrows.✠We✠gather✠with✠our✠brothers✠and✠ Christ’s✠sacrifice✠present✠on✠the✠altar✠makes✠it✠possisters✠in✠the✠Lord✠and,✠together✠with✠our✠priest,✠we✠join✠ sible✠for✠all✠generations✠of✠Christians✠to✠be✠united✠ these✠efforts✠to✠the✠perfect✠sacrifice✠of✠Christ,✠asking✠that✠ with✠his✠offering.✠(CCC,✠no.✠1368) God✠will✠receive✠what✠we✠offer✠back✠to✠him✠in✠humble✠

thanksgiving.✠The✠Catechism✠explains✠it✠as✠follows: Then,✠strengthened✠by✠Holy✠Communion,✠we✠are✠once✠ again✠sent✠forth✠into✠the✠world✠to✠glorify✠the✠Lord✠in✠✠ The✠Church✠which✠is✠the✠Body✠of✠Christ✠particiour✠lives. pates✠in✠the✠offering✠of✠her✠Head.✠With✠him,✠she✠ herself✠is✠offered✠whole✠and✠entire.✠She✠unites✠herself✠to✠his✠intercession✠with✠the✠Father✠for✠all✠men.✠ REFERENCE In✠the✠Eucharist✠the✠sacrifice✠of✠Christ✠becomes✠ Catechism of the Catholic Church✠(2nd✠ed.).✠Washington,✠DC:✠United✠ States✠Conference✠of✠Catholic✠Bishops,✠2000. also✠the✠sacrifice✠of✠the✠members✠of✠his✠Body.✠The✠ lives✠of✠the✠faithful,✠their✠praise,✠sufferings,✠prayer,✠ Excerpts✠from✠the✠Catechism of the Catholic Church,✠second✠edition,✠ and✠work,✠are✠united✠with✠those✠of✠Christ✠and✠ copyright✠©✠2000,✠Libreria✠Editrice✠Vaticana–United✠States✠Conference✠ with✠his✠total✠offering,✠and✠so✠acquire✠a✠new✠value.✠ of✠Catholic✠Bishops,✠Washington,✠D.C.✠Used✠with✠permission.✠All✠✠ rights✠reserved. Christ’s✠sacrifice✠present✠on✠the✠altar✠makes✠it✠possible✠for✠all✠generations✠of✠Christians✠to✠be✠united✠ with✠his✠offering.✠(CCC,✠no.✠1368)

Then,✠strengthened✠by✠Holy✠Communion,✠we✠are✠once✠ again✠sent✠forth✠into✠the✠world✠to✠glorify✠the✠Lord✠in✠✠ our✠lives. REFERENCE Catechism of the Catholic Church✠(2nd✠ed.).✠Washington,✠DC:✠United✠ States✠Conference✠of✠Catholic✠Bishops,✠2000. Excerpts✠from✠the✠Catechism of the Catholic Church,✠second✠edition,✠ copyright✠©✠2000,✠Libreria✠Editrice✠Vaticana–United✠States✠Conference✠ of✠Catholic✠Bishops,✠Washington,✠D.C.✠Used✠with✠permission.✠All✠✠ rights✠reserved.

Copyright✠©✠2010,✠United✠States✠Conference✠of✠Catholic✠Bishops,✠Washington,✠D.C.✠Gratis✠permission✠is✠hereby✠✠ granted✠to✠reproduce✠these✠materials✠for✠nonprofit✠educational✠use,✠when✠accompanied✠by✠the✠following✠acknowledgment:✠✠ “Copyright✠©✠2010✠United✠States✠Conference✠of✠Catholic✠Bishops,✠Washington,✠D.C.✠Used✠with✠permission.✠All✠rights✠reserved.”

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS PREPARING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST AS THEIR GUIDE

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We would like to thank our Knights of Columbus Council 5967 here at St. Louis. Their presence at our school is very much appreciated and noticed! Each year they invite us to participate in various competitions, and are generous in checking in to see if they can help in any other way. We look forward to working with them again in the coming school year!

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September

2015 CALENDAR

September 4 Honor's Readers 1st List Due September 7 Labor Day

Welcome to our new Masters of Ceremonies!

September 10 We welcome two St. Louis Catholic School 8th grade students, Back-to-School Night for All Grades Owen Scales and Elizabeth Wostarek, who will serve as our Master of Ceremonies for all School Masses. They are shown on the Altar at an September 16 end-of-year awards Mass accepting this honor from Fr. James Misko. Student Early Release Thank you to Mikayla Morgan and Catherine Hosek who served as (F/S In-Service Day) Masters of Ceremonies for the 2014-2015 school year!

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SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIALS 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 Another year is underway and is progressing quite well. We would like to one, your choice of sanctuary candle take this opportunity to welcome once again not only our new families, and the selected week. Memorials are denoted in the Main Nave (M/N) or faculty, and staff, but also those returning this year! Chapel (C). Memorials reserved since the last newsletter deadline include:

Save the Date!

Fun Fest 2015

August 2 – 8 In Memory of Maureen Williams by Williams Family (M/N) In Memory of Adolfo Hernandez given by the Bustos Family (C) August 9 – 15 In Memory of Placida Eschbach by Oliver Eschbach (C) In Memory of Mario Bustos by Bustos Family (M/N)

S!HI!! N!E! BENEFITING ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Sunday, October 25th, 2015 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Interested in sponsoring or volunteering your time? Contact Lisa Martin (lisalavie@gmail.com or 512-650-0144) or Billie Buchert (billiejeanbuchert@gmail.com or 512-587-2235)

August 16 – 22 In Memory of Adolfo Hernandez by Bustos Family (C) In Memory of Mario Bustos by Bustos Family (M/N) August 30 – September 5 In Memory of Molly Mercado by Janie Nowak (M/N & C) September 6 – 12 In Memory of Barbara Vrazel by her family (M/N) In Memory of Gilbert Saenz by Lottman Family (C) September 27 – October 3 In Memory of Michael Williams by Williams Family (M/N)

YOUTH MINISTRY Honestly, this all looks awesome.

Pope Francis really wants you to register for St. Louis Youth Ministry, like, today!

Register TODAY for any of the programs below! In person at the church office, on the parish website, or call Paul @ 512 614 6515, email @ stadelman@st-louis.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY (6TH-8TH GRADE) This year, Middle School Ministry is a monthly event based ministry. We have many exciting trips, retreats, socials, and service opportunities planned for the Middle School aged students of the Church and School. Like Young Church, this year MSM is not a requirement for the sacrament preparation program for middle school students. MSM Kickoff Lock-In is Friday, September 18 to Saturday, September 19 at St. Louis.

YOUNG CHURCH Young Church is the High School youth group at St. Louis. This year we are not combining Religious Education requirements with the youth group, capturing a completely voluntary youth dynamic. At Young Church we learn how to pray and lead lives as disciples.We have great speakers, exciting trips, movie nights, retreats and more planned! We meet most Sundays during the school year from 6:00-7:30pm in Wozniak Hall. Young Church Kickoff is Sunday September 13th 6:00-8:00pm in Wozniak Hall. Bring a Towel and a change of clothes.

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION/R.E. High School Confirmation classes begin in September. Typically this is a two year program. For graduates of St. Louis Catholic School, Confirmation is a one year program. Please register in person at the PEC office, or find registration forms on the parish website. The deadline to register for Religious Education is Friday, September 4th.

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.

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Also, prayer is requested for the victims of crime, the executioner and all of their families. Prayer cards are available on the Social Ministry kiosk in both English and Spanish. The schedule is subject to change due to stays and appeals.

Life, Dignity and Justice Ministry

St. Louis Bereavement Ministry

This dedicated ministry provides food and comfort to registered parishioner’s families and friends grieving the loss of their loved one. There are several Bereavement teams and each team serves in rotation. Team leaders will call members for food donations to be delivered to a central location. If Wozniak Hall is available and needed, a group leader may also ask for help to set-out food and serve. Those in this ministry are usually called to donate food about two times a year. There are no meetings to attend. Food donations do not have to be homemade. The group leader will have an idea of what food the family needs when calling team members. Funerals are during the day, so there is no night driving. Men and women interested in serving in this ministry can contact Jane Hellinger 512-452-9748 or Frances Krause 512-453-4823 or leave your name and number at the Church Office for more information.

The Farm Ministry

Baby banks will be distributed on September 26th and 27th Please fill with your loose change and return to the church October 31st and November 1st. Thank you for your continued support. Your donations through the month of October will help sustain pro-life efforts in our parish and throughout the diocese. Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life Help Line and much more will receive funds from this annual campaign. On Sept 12th and 13th, representatives from our Life, Dignity and Justice Ministry will be signing up volunteers for the 40 Days of Life Campaign that runs Wednesday, September 23rd – Sunday, November 1st. These volunteers will pray daily at the Planned Parenthood Center on Ben White. (Sign up for the days you can join others in prayer, whether it be once or twice or everyday!) A special ending prayer event will be held on November 1st and all will be invited for this 40th Day Celebration from 1-3 p.m. (location will soon be announced).

The St. Louis Farm Ministry seeks volunteers to help prepare and maintain the “farm gardens” for the fall. Ongoing tasks include tilling, planting, weeding, watering and it takes a lot of hands to maintain the area. Regular volunteer hours are Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm and Saturdays for 9:00-11:00am. No experience necessary! Join one of the crews of three to five volunteers and rotate your service in the garden with other “green thumbs”. Contact AnnaWalsh at annaruthwalsh@gmail. com. Come be part of our “growing” ministry! Join us for our Annual Fall Work Days, September 12 and 19, 8am-2pm, to prepare for fall plantings!

ATTENTION ALL MEN OF ST. LOUIS! The King's Men returns for its 6th year of bringing men together each Friday morning for prayer, theology, and discussion. Drawing seventy men each Friday, the King's Men has been instrumental in making the men of St. Louis better husbands, fathers, and community leaders. You are invited to join these good men each Friday, at 6:00 a.m. in Wozniak Hall, starting Friday, September 11th. This year we welcome Bishop Elect Robert Barron and his outstanding series Catholicism. In breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people. Learn what Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of the faith.

“The most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America" George Weigel, Biographer of St. John Paul II FAQ I have never attended any meetings, can I join now? Absolutely. This program is designed so that men can join at anytime and get going quickly. I can’t make every meeting. Most participants have to miss some meetings. We all lead busy lives; this unique ministry sets time apart for men to study their faith, meet other parish families, and grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Do I need to study anything in advance? No. While this program does compel a desire within men to deepen their knowledge about their faith, it doesn’t require advance study prep. The group meets Friday mornings from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. in Wozniak Hall beginning September 11. The weekly agenda is: 6:00 a.m. – Breakfast 6:15 a.m. – Opening prayer & presentation 7:30 a.m. – Closing prayer & adjourn To register, subscribe to the King's Men list at www.flocknote.com/st-louis. Join on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/st.louis.kingsmen. For questions or more information, contact Shannon Swenson at shannon@shannonswenson.com or (512) 789-3912

MUSIC MINISTRY

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC AT ST. LOUIS CHURCH

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 Church 1123)

MUSIC MINISTRY ANNOUNCES CHOIR TOUR TO ITALY! Look for brochures in the narthex tract racks! This trip is not until December 27, 2016 – January 5, 2017, but the $350 deposit per person is due October 15, 2015. This 10-day Choir pilgrimage will include Florence, Siena, Assisi, Rome and Vatican City. Our Choir will be participating at a Papal Mass with His Holiness, Pope Francis, for the January 1st Feast Day of Mary in the Basilica of St. Ignatius. You don’t have to be a choir member to attend! Special tours of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and more are included. This all-inclusive package will include airfare from Austin and is coordinated by Peter’s Way Tours. For more information, contact Chris Oelkers at chris.oelkers@st-louis.org

Perpetual Adoration

Anyone is welcome at any time during the day or night to pray and meditate in the small Adoration chapel. After hours, nights and weekends, please use the keypad entrance that requires a code. The locked doors at these times provide security for adorers and for the sanctuary building itself. If you can commit to a specific time each and every week, you are truly a blessing! Keeping watch with the Blessed Sacrament is such a privilege and honor and your life will be enriched by the time spent with Jesus. If you can commit to an hour during one of these time blocks, please contact Mr. Earle English g_e_english@yahoo.com or (512) 672-9253.

BAPTISMS JULY 6 – AUGUST 5, 2015 Daisy Valerio-Filomeno David Scoty Francois Machozi Faustine Francois Regina Francois Benjamin Franklin Jones IV Brandon Alexi Gomez-Mondragon Josue Gonzalez-Acebedo Leonardo Jadash Lara Andres Jeffrey Martinez Jokabeth Yaacov Vallejo Theo Ivan Leskovar MARRIAGES & CONVALIDATIONS JULY 6 – AUGUST 5, 2015 Austin Roger Holst & Miranda Elizabeth Wysocki RECENTLY DECEASED Jacinto Garcia Antonio Garza

Sisterhood of the Holy Cloth

Would you love to serve your church through a ministry that has no meetings, no dues and you can work from your own home? Then the Sisterhood is for you! These ministry volunteers launder the sacred linens (purificators and corporals) used at Mass and you only have to do it about every 5 weeks. We will train you and give you a written schedule. Please call Judy Bonham 512-836-4639 if you are interested.

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Noon Masses Are Popular!

Women of Faith

Effective July, three additional Masses were added at 12:00 Noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. These were offered through August on a trial basis, and were extremely popular! At this time, consider them a permanent part of our Mass schedule going forward, thanks to parishioner support and participation! Confessions will also continue to be available for 30 minutes beginning at 11:15am before each of these noon Masses.

Thanks to St. Louis Women’s Club

We give thanks and appreciation to the St. Louis Women’s Club for their kindness in sponsoring a breakfast for the St. Louis Church and School staff during their annual Staff Retreat held on August 6th.

What is it? Women of Faith is a spiritual enrichment group open to adult women of all ages who want to stimulate their minds and nourish their faith through group study in a casual, friendly setting. We pray together, discuss the content presented or assigned for that meeting. This marks the fourth year since Women of Faith began. New attendees are welcomed joyfully. Why should I attend Women of Faith? Good spiritual reading helps us more fully understand God’s love and mercy. When we stop learning, our faith becomes stagnant. Women of Faith exists to provide a setting where women inspire each other. Everyone is in a different place in their faith journey, but like any road trip, the people you meet along the way can make the experience more beautiful. What is the cost? There is no cost, except to buy your own book, when a book is part of the program. The A.M. group gathers for breakfast, and everyone volunteers throughout the year to bring food.

ACTS Women’s Retreat *SAVE THE DATE* The next women’s retreat will be Oct. 15-18, 2015. It will be held at Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX. A $50 deposit holds your spot. Cost is $160 all meals, transportation, and 3-nights lodging). Retreatants depart on Thursday, Oct. 15 and return on Sunday, Oct. 18 to attend the 11:30am Mass. Invite your spouse, family and friends. All women are welcome regardless of faith background. Fill out the registration form online at www.st-louis.org/acts or see page 20. For questions, contact director Genia Antoine atgeniaantoine@gmail.com or 512-484-7620, codirector Gabby Garcia-Rivera at gabrielag82@yahoo.com or 512-577-6175, or co-director Kelly Bock at kebock@ gmail.com or 210-772-0200.

When do you meet? Women of Faith P.M. begins Tuesday, Sept. 15th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the school library. We will be reading and discussing Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. For more info email vicsmailbox@ sbcglobal.net Women of Faith A.M. begins Wednesday, Sept. 2nd at 8 AM in the PEC basement (school cafeteria). Breakfast and coffee will be provided as we catch up from the summer, and review the content for the upcoming year. This is a great opportunity to drop in, meet the group, and see what we are all about. The first meeting with content is Sept. 9th, where we will be viewing Fr. Robert Barron’s video Priest, Prophet, King. No cost, no homework! For more info email Kim Barger kimb@ bargers.com

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Women’s Spirituality Small Group Please join us for our new book study starting in the fall, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, This is a 10 week book and DVD study. You will receive an electronic version of the study guide that we will follow each week. The life of a woman today isn’t really all that different from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Like Mary, you long to sit at the Lord’s feet, but the daily demands of a busy world just won’t leave you alone. Like Martha, you love Jesus and really want to serve him… yet you struggle with weariness, resentment, and feelings of inadequacy. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World is not just a book — now embraced by hundreds of thousands of women — but an invitation for every woman who’s ever felt she isn’t godly enough, isn’t loving enough, isn’t doing enough. Please contact Elissa Fox foxfamilyaustin@gmail.com or Mary Beth Trak mbtrak@aol.com for information and to signup. Meetings are Wednesday evenings, 7pm – 9pm starting September 16 in the Parish Education Center (PEC) Library.

Family

Rosary Night

October 7, marks the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, and October is dedicated to the rosary. This is a wonderful time to grow in devotion to Mary as the Queen of the Rosary. Through the mysteries of the rosary we come to know and love our Lord and Savior. Pope John Paul II wrote in his encyclical Rosarium Virginis Mariae : “As a prayer for peace, the Rosary is also, and always has been, a prayer of and for the family. […] We need to return to the practice of family prayer and prayer for families, including the Rosary. […] The Holy Rosary, by age-old tradition, has shown itself particularly effective as a prayer which brings the family together. […] The family that recites the Rosary together reproduces something of the atmosphere of the household of Nazareth.” (n. 41) Whether you pray the rosary daily or have never prayed it at all, whether you are married or single, whether you have children or not, please join our parish family as we kick off our monthly Family Rosary Night and potluck this October. More details to come with dates, time and location.

September Publication Deadlines

There will be slight adjustments in September publication deadlines due to the wedding and honeymoon of Christa Almaguer, our publications’ editor. This will only affect deadlines during the month of September as follows: 1. The deadline for the October parish newsletter will be September 1st (not September 5 as usual). Thank you for sending your October news items early for The Spirit of St. Louis. 2. Deadline for the September 27th and October 4th bulletins will be Monday, September 14 (not the usual Wednesday deadlines.) Both these bulletins have the same deadline to accommodate our editor’s wedding and travel schedule. 3. Normal Wednesday bulletin deadlines resume September 30th for the bulletin 10 days out. Thank you for your cooperation in meeting these earlier publication deadlines for the month of September only.

The Healing Sacrament

The Sacrament of Healing which includes the laying on of hands and anointing is offered every second Sunday of each month during the 9:00pm Compline service in the Chapel. Please join us Sunday, September 13. 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.

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Preparing for Medicare 2016

Informes sobre Medicare 2016

Texas Department of Insurance HICAP Coordinator, Norma Almanza will present the changes in Medicare for next year. Mrs. Almanza will also be available to answer questions about Medicare and related insurances. The meeting will be on Thursday, September 10 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Main Room of Wozniak Hall. Everyone is invited to attend.

La Sra. Norma Almanza, HICAP Coordinadora del Departamento de Seguros de Tejas presentará en español los cambios en Medicare para el próximo año. También estará la Sra. Almanza disponible para contester sus preguntas sobre Medicare y los otros seguros relacionados con Medicare. La junta será el sabado, 12 de septiembre 7:00-9:00 p.m. en Wozniak Hall. Todos estan invitados a esta junta importante. Si desea más información, favor de comunicarse con Coral Migoni-Ryan (512454-0384, 206) o Sumayah (512-454-0384, 216).

Scripture Classes Scripture study will focus on The Acts of the Apostles. The session begins on Tuesday, September 8th from 10:30a.m. – noon in Wozniak Hall. All are invited to attend.

Senior Appreciation Celebration Through the Senior Appreciation Celebration, we acknowledge the multitude of ways in which our senior adults have so generously given of themselves to serve the church and community. A delicious catered meal will be served followed by entertainment. This year’s event will be on Saturday, October 3 from 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. All seniors are invited to this event.

Catholic Scripture Study 2015-2016

Join Catholic Scripture Study this fall and learn about Angels Throughout the Ages. We will be using the Catholic Scripture Study International series written by Dr. Richard Bulzacchelli. Then, in the spring, we will focus on The Book of Judges, also a part of the Catholic Scripture Study International series. Catholic Scripture Study of Austin will begin on Wednesday, September 2 at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of St. Louis Catholic Church. The weekly two hour Bible Study consists of prayer, small group discussions and guest lecturers and follows the Austin Independent School District calendar for holidays. This Scripture Study is open to everyone. Questions? Contact Patty Hogan (512) 267-4789 or register online at www. cssaustin.org

MAKE A DONATION TO DRIVE-A-SENIOR WHILE SHOPPING Many of us order items on-line through Amazon. How would you like Amazon to make a donation of 0.5% of your purchase amount to Drive a Senior North Central with no extra effort? Next time you want to order something, go to smile.amazon.com, enter your email address and password as you've always done on Amazon. Then select the charity to receive the donation: in the search field, type North Central Caregivers of Austin (they still have our former name). Select it from the list that comes up, and you're done! You'll get a confirmation email from Amazon Smile. You only need to select the charity the first time – it remembers the charity you selected after that, so you go straight to shopping. Then, whenever you use smile.amazon.com to shop, Drive a Senior North Central will get 0.5% of your Amazon purchases. Amazon Smile has the same selection of items and the same prices as Amazon. Thanks for helping us out! If you have questions, call parishioner Linda St.Clair, Drive a Senior board member, at 512 689-4107

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Embrace A Better Choice! Embrace A Better Choice!

Join us for BLOSSOM, a program of St. John Paul II Life Center that provides tools to mothers so Jointhey us for program to of embrace St. John Paul Life Center womanhood! that provides The toolsprogram to mothers canBLOSSOM, help their adaughters theirIIblossoming is so they can helpfor their daughters to embrace theirages blossoming womanhood! Theclasses: program is designed mothers who have daughters 10-14. Here are our 2015 designed for mothers who have daughters ages 10-14. Here are our 2015 classes: Upcoming Program Date/Time: • Upcoming Program Dates/Times: • Upcoming Program Dates/Times: Tuesday, September atLife St. Center Louis Catholic Church • Saturday March 28 @ St.15 JPII / Vitae Clinic (10:30-1:30) Saturday March @ St. JPII Life Center / Vitae Clinic (10:30-1:30) a.m. - More 1:30 p.m. •• Thursday, May 7 28 @10:30 St. Thomas (10am-1pm) Thursday, May15 7@ More (10am-1pm) •• Tuesday, Sept. @ St. St. Thomas Louis Catholic Church (10:30am-1:30pm) • Tuesday, Sept. 15 @ St. Louis Catholic Church (10:30am-1:30pm) • Cost: $10 (includes lunch) Cost: $10 (includes lunch) • Cost: $10 (includes lunch) • To register, go to the events tab of our Website (www.jpiilifecenter.org) • To register, go to the events tab of our Website (www.jpiilifecenter.org) To register, go to the events tab of our website (www. jpiilifecenter.org)

TOPICS TOPICS

• Discussing with your daughter the physical changes of • puberty Discussing your daughter the physical changes of andwith the physiology of fertility. puberty and the physiology of fertility. • Teaching your daughter about observing and charting • the Teaching signs ofyour her daughter fertility. about observing and charting the signs of her fertility. • Sharing with your daughter the beauty and • dignity Sharingofwith your daughter the beauty and womanhood. dignity ofwhen womanhood. • Learning your daughter should see a gynecologist • for Learning when the first time.your daughter should see a gynecologist for the firsttotime. • Resources help you both on this journey. • Resources to help you both on this journey.

PRESENTERS PRESENTERS Heather Kalamarides, MAT, FCP, is a certified practitioner of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and

Heatherwomen Kalamarides, MAT,with FCP,quality is a certified practitioner of thein Creighton FertilityCare and provides and couples educational instruction learning Model to chart their cyclesSystem of fertility provides women and couples with quality educational instruction in learning to chart their of fertility and infertility. Heather is a trained math and science teacher for grades 7-12, she serves on cycles the board of St. and infertility. Heather is a trained math and science teacher for grades 7-12, she serves on the board of St. John Paul II Life Center and is affiliated with the Austin Fertility Care Center. She is the wife of Dr. Jeremy John Paul II Life Center and is affiliated with the Austin Fertility Care Center. She is the wife of Dr. Jeremy Kalamarides, medical director of The Vitae Clinic, and mother of two daughters and two sons. Kalamarides, medical director of The Vitae Clinic, and mother of two daughters and two sons.

Nancy Carrano, is a former elementary school teacher and serves on the board of the St. John Paul II Life Nancy Carrano, is amother former of elementary teacher and serves on the board of the St. John Paul II Life Center. Nancy is the three sonsschool and one daughter. Center. Nancy is the mother of three sons and one daughter.

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at Saint Louis Parish Library

Our Parish library is constantly updating its collection. New acquisitions in the past six months include topics of prayer, biography, bible study and children’s literature. Here is a sampling of what’s available. For a complete list see the parish website www.st-louis.org library page. Compassion: A Reflection on the The Committed Life (An Christian Life, by Henri Nouwen, Donald Adaptation of The Introduction McNeill and Douglas Morrison. to the Devout Life by St. Francis This book shows us a view of compassion DeSales), by William A. Meninger. as the heart of Christian life in a world An update of a classic work by governed by principles of power and control. St. Francis de Sales who was The authors say “no to a compassion of renowned for his teachings guilt and failure and yes to a compassionate on spirituality. It set forth a love that pervades our spirit and moves us to action.” This spirituality oriented toward life in the world, is a moving document on what it means to be a Christian rather than a spirituality only possible in in a difficult time. religious life. In this book Father Meninger is not offering a new translation or paraphrase of a spiritual classic. Rather, he is attempting Responses to 101 Questions about to express the teachings of the original in a Jesus, by Michael L. Cook, S.J. modern understanding. The question/answer format provides an efficient device for moving rapidly but not superficially through a variety of questions The How-To Book of the about Jesus. The author provides clear, Bible: Everything You Need Roman Catholic answers to questions to Know But No One Ever about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection; Taught You, by Karl A. Schultz. about the Church's developing tradition; and about Jesus' This hands-on, step-by-step guide continued presence as risen Lord. This will give the reader introduces you to the Scriptures, a remedial Christology that can form the foundation of a while helping develop a deep, greater understanding of Jesus. fulfilling, and lasting bond with Christ. The author presents these sacred truths from a Catholic perspective. This is an excellent Ancient Echoes: Music from the choice whether you're a novice or already Time of Jesus and Jerusalem’s familiar with the bible. Second Temple, by The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE). This audio CD is a collection of tunes, Mini Mysteries: 20 Tricky songs and prayers that date from the Tales to Untangle, by Rick time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Walton. Temple, when Jews were returning This American Girl Library series from exile in Babylon. The prayers and lyrics are drawn book has a mystery lurking in from a variety of sources, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, all 20 short stories. These tricky the Torah, and the New Testament. tales prompt readers to follow clues. Once they’ve cracked the case, they can open a special folder in the back of the book to check their answers.

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Edith Stein: The Seventh Chamber, movie on DVD, written and directed by Marta Meszaros. This is a moving, artistic portrayal of the life of Jewish philosopher, Catholic convert and Carmelite martyr, Edith Stein, capturing the interior struggles of this extraordinary woman. Deeply influenced by the writings of St. Teresa of Avila, she joined the Carmelites and took the name of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and was put to death in Auschwitz in 1942, and canonized by John Paul II in 1998. The movie is in Italian, with subtitles in English and Spanish.

The Vanishing Footprints, by Lois Walfrid Johnson. This Adventures of the Northwoods series book involves the search for stolen money and for the thief. When Kate, Anders, and Erik attempt to solve the mystery they are plunged into even bigger problems. A secret room becomes important, boot prints in the snow suddenly vanish, and every warning points toward danger. How can the thief be caught? Who can the children trust? The young reader will be captivated until the last page.

Roasted Peanuts, by Tim Egan. Sam and Jackson both agreed: nothing beat baseball. Sam was an amazing athlete. Jackson, on the other hand, was not. He could throw very far, but that was about it. When Sam makes the team and Jackson doesn’t, he misses having Jackson there on the field with him. And then he sees a poster: "Wanted. Peanut Vendor. Must Throw Well." How can he convince Jackson to take the job? Tim Egan has crafted a quirky tale of friendship and loyalty, complete with a late-inning nail biter that will keep baseball fans on the edge of their seats!

Saint Dominic and the Rosary, by Catherine Beebe. The author presents a dramatic account of the life of Saint Dominic, the "Athlete of Christ." As a boy he sold his books to feed the poor and offered himself as ransom for a prisoner. As a young priest he walked from town to town and preached the word of God and the power of the Holy Rosary. The work of the thousands of Dominican priests and sisters all over the world stands today, seven centuries later, as a living memorial to the sanctity of their founder.

Veggie Tales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson’s Hairbrush, DVD. Minnesota Cuke leads us in a lesson in dealing with bullies. Does the lost hairbrush of Sampson, the strongest man who ever lived, have secret powers? Professor Rattan thinks it does, and he wants to find it to take control of Niagara Falls! Trek across the Globe from Moose Lake to Malta in this exciting adventure. See how Minnesota Cuke discovers the true source of Sampson's strength.

La Biblia para los Ninos, by Lois Rock. Las más entrañables historias, especialmente explicadas para los más pequeños en La Biblia para los niños. Aquí tienes una Biblia en la que confiar: contiene historias muy antiguas, narradas de forma sencilla y fiel, respetando siempre el texto original. Para leer en voz alta a los niños.

Around the Diocese and State Women Who Followed Jesus

This program, sponsored by Women of Faith Unbound, is hosting a series that explores the history and roles of the faith-filled female disciples in the development and expansion of Christianity. Held at St. Austin’s Parish, all are welcome to attend this series – men, women, students, non-Catholics – anyone interested in learning more about the roles women have played in the Catholic Church over the years. Free parking is available in the St. Austin parking garage at MLK Blvd and San Antonio, and most programs would be from 7:00 to 8:30pm. For more information on upcoming presentations, contact Katie Flahive at KFlahive1@gmail.com or Sharon Bieser at sharonbieser@gmail.com FUTURE TOPICS INCLUDE:

September 22 Doctors of the Church: Therese of Lisieux, Catherine of Siena, Hildegard of Bingen October 27 Teresa of Avila, in celebration of the 500th anniversary of her birth

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center

For registration, contact cedarbrake@austindiocese.org or call at 254-780-2436. UPCOMING EVENTS AT CEDARBRAKE

September 19 Retreats 101 with presentor Cheryl Maxwell. This is a day designed for people who have never experienced a retreat, with an opportunity to get out of your routine and give yourself a chance to reflect upon how God moves in our lives. Wear comfy clothes and shoes. Feel refreshed and renewed and ready to move forward in your faith, Cost is $35 and includes lunch. September 25-26 Scrupulosity with Fr. Tom Santa. Scrupulosity afflicts many people; it robs a person of the peace and love of Christ that they deserve. Redemptorist Fr. Tom Santa, a pastor in Chicago, will lead this weekend retreat. He brings more than 25 years’ worth of experience in ministering to people with scrupulosity. He is the author of the best-selling book, “Understanding Scrupulosity”. Cost is $195 for private room, $160 for shared room or $85 for commuter rate. All meals are included. UPCOMING CEDARBRAKE EVENTS INCLUDE

October 10

Dinner for Single Catholics, an evening of good food, fellowship and reflection.

October 12

Created in His Image with Fr. Joseph Nisari, new Cedarbrake Chaplain.

October 23-25

Called, Gifted and Sent! With Sister Bridget Haase, EWTN talk show host.

October 24

El Espiritu Santo y La Divina Misericordia Topic with Fr. Bruce Nieli, CSP.

November 4

How to Grieve

November 6-8 Year of Mercy Retreat December 3 Advent Dinner with Bishop Danny Garcia December 4-6 Silent Advent Retreat

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Assembly of Catholic Professionals

Days of Spirituality at Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center

Father Jack Wall will be the guest speaker at the next quarterly luncheon on Wednesday, September 16 at 2805 RANCH ROAD 2341, BURNET, TX 78611 11:30am at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake. ACP provides a unique opportunity for Catholic lay professionals to Each Day of Spirituality is from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30p.m. grow in faith. It serves as a Catholic community forum Preregistration required: $35 per participant and for developing our faith and our work toward a common includes a light breakfast and lunch. cause. RSVP by September 11 to guarantee a seat and lunch. Call 512-949-2444 to reserve your place or go to Sept. 15, 2015: Ancient Art, Symbols and the Soul: An www.austindiocese.org/acp for additional information. introduction to Understand Religious Art As Catholics, we find our churches, houses and our world entranced by a sense that the objects, events, and persons Marriage Encounter of daily life are revelations of God’s grace. Artists have Married couples: You deserve some time to reconnect long been using natural and ordinary objects as signs and and rekindle the spark of your honeymoon days. A symbols to communicate attributes of the saints, as well as Marriage Encounter weekend will give you the tools to heavenly realities. Join us for a discussion of the symbols make your good marriage even better! The next Marriage and signs commonly used in art to identify the saints Encounter Weekend in the Diocese is September 18-20 at and spiritual ideas. You will uncover and appreciate the the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock. See www.austinme. Biblical and cultural sources of this visual language. Several org for more information. To apply, email wwmeaustin@ paintings from different time periods will be examined gmail.com or call 512-677-9963. Apply early to ensure to ascertain how the artist incorporates symbols into the a space. Para informacion en espanol llamar al 512-635- composition and how they communicate the stories and 1036. ideas. Every participant will complete a unique acrylic painting using the visual vocabulary acquired during the morning session. No drawing ability required! All Longhorn Catholic Center Celebrates materials supplied. 50 Years! Presenter: Karen Rhodes Ochoa, MA in Fine Art, DIEM The University of Texas Catholic Center will celebrate its in Liturgy 50th Anniversary on Thursday, September 17th. Alumni, benefactors, parishioners and friends are invited. Join Oct. 13th 9:30 – 2:30: God Forgives Me, Why Can’t I the Longhorn Catholics as they honor Alan Graham of Forgive Myself Mobile Loaves and Fishes and Msgr. Louis Pavlicek with the Fr. Dave O’Brien Award for excellence in professional Come discover the depth of God’s love by taking an and personal service to the Austin community. Former extensive look at the Sacrament of Reconciliation. What it KVUE and KEYE nightly news anchor Judy Maggio will is, why it is such an incredible gift and the grace conferred emcee the evening’s program. A celebration Mass will be through this Sacrament. We will also take study what held at 5:30pm at the UCC, followed immediately by a comprises guilt and start the process of setting ourselves Cocktail Hour in the center’s atrium, then dinner and free from this oppressive sentiment. reception at 7:00pm next door at the AT&T Executive Presenter: Cheryl Maxwell "Max": Former Director of the Education and Conference Center. Great raffle prizes Office of Worship and Secretariat Director for Formation will be offered as the UCC hopes to raise $50,000 for and Spirituality at the Diocese of Austin. 50 years to help fund the salary for an additional campus minister who will oversee vocational discernment programming and provide spiritual direction. Please visit www.utcatholic.org/50years for more information on SUPPORT OUR table sponsorships and registration, or contact Elizabeth PARISH SCHOOL Bertrand at 512-476-7351 for sponsorships and raffle BUY SCRIP/GIFT CARDS AFTER ticket information. WEEKEND ENGLISH MASSES

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