THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter September 23, 2018 • 25 th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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usic making at St. Louis Parish is a full-time passion. Every week multiple choirs meet to rehearse for the coming weekend, guided by St. Paul, who wrote in Ephesians: “Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” Paul goes on in I Corinthians 14:26 to say: “When you come together, each of you has a hymn.” While it is more likely to be a Gregorian chant, Renaissance motet by William Byrd, polyphonic masterpiece by John Rutter or Mac Wilberg, a Central American Santo, or even the tintinnabulation of sound by the hand bell choir, singing (or ringing) hymns is an important part of what each group does.
Cardinal Francis Arinze said, “…Music should nourish faith, burst from our faith and should lead back to the faith.” This is the calling of the music program; to lead the congregation in music that praises God. Arinze goes on to say; “They [the congregation] come to Mass to adore God, to thank Him, to ask pardon for sins, and to ask for other things that they need.” This is a lot to ask our musicians, but they seem ready and able to meet the challenge. St. Louis Church offers many different ways to meet these goals. It might be as a cantor at the Saturday Vigil or 7:30 am Masses, where guiding the congregation through the liturgical music and hymns is a one-person job, accompanied by organ. It might be at the 9:30 am Mass with Rick Gabrillo, with a skilled choir used to quick-
ly sight-reading the weekly propers and tackling a complicated Requiem. It could be with the 11:30 am family choir and Scott McNulty, the Cecilia Singers, learning the latest praise song or three-part contemporary anthem. It could be at the 1:30 pm Mass with Eduardo Cassapia leading with the oboe and sung in Spanish, or the 5 pm Mass with Maria Elena and Pedro Murillo, another talented Spanish language choir with jubilant guitars and folk instruments. Or it could also be with the Ambrose Ringers handbell choir, preparing for their October 22 concert with the Knights of Columbus ladies auxiliary group or the December 4th concert in the chapel, or the Vespers choir, with singers from the local community who sing every week on Sunday at 7 pm. In the Third Century, St. Cyprian of Carthage said: “Let the sober banquet resound with Psalms. And if your memory be good and your voice pleasant, approach this work according to custom. You give more nourishment to those dearest to you if we hear spiritual things and if religious sweetness delights the ears.” Please contact Rick Gabrillo (rick.gabrillo@st-louis.org) for more information.
“Music should nourish faith... Another way to be fed by music is to attend any of the many concerts at the church. The Austin Baroque Orcontinued on page 2 >>
CLERGY Rev. James A. Misko, Pastor Rev. Douglas Jeffers, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jesse Martinez, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Rob Embry, Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfredo Villa, Deacon Rev. Mr. Javier Maldonado, Deacon
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. (Español), 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. (Español) Choral Vespers: 7 p.m. Weekdays: English: 7:00 a.m. (M, W, F), 12:00 p.m. (T & Th), 8:00 a.m. (Sat) Español: 6:00 p.m. (Jueves) 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
PARISH OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) 7601 Burnet Road, Austin, 78757 512-454-0384 SCHOOL OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 2114 St. Joseph Blvd., Austin, 78757 512-614-6622 www.slcsaustin.org LIFELONG CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFICE: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. 512-614-6544 www.st-louis.org/ecdc
chestra concert in September was a fullhouse, but there are still plenty more to come. The leading choral organizations in Austin regularly perform in our lovely Chapel with its generous acoustics. Ars Longa, a newer choral ensemble, will perform Saturday, September 29th, 7:30 pm, followed by Austin Cantorum October 12-13 at 7:30pm, Ensemble VIII on Friday, October 19, 7:30 pm, and Chorus Austin on Saturday, October 27, 7:30 pm. As was mentioned earlier, the Ambrose Ringers will be presenting a concert Tuesday, December 4th in the Chapel, with classical guitarist Eric Slavin and other guests. The annual Advent Organ Series will start on Wednesday, December 5th with Robin Wieber from Grace Covenant Church, followed by Dr. Melanie Randall on December 12th, and Scott McNulty on December 19th. All Advent Organ Series concerts are 30 minutes, and will start at 12 noon in the Chapel. Friday, December 7th, marks the 26th year of the Drive-a-Senior concert, with performances by 15 local church choirs, including our own 9:30 choir and handbell choir in the Main Nave. On December 14th, 7:30 pm, Ensemble VIII will be back to sing the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah, which was a sold-out event a few years ago. Please check the website for each organization for ticket information. Much of what our choirs sing or play is in the context of worship, not in a concert setting. Two special ones that come to mind are the annual All Saints Day and All Souls Day Masses, both of which will be supported by the talented 9:30 choir. For All Saints, the choir will be singing the “Lux aeterna” from John Rutter’s Requiem, with a soloist singing “Pie Jesu” from Gabriel Fauré’s own Requiem. Though it is not a day of obligation like All Saints, the music for All Souls will actually be more involved, with the King’s Choir singing several movements from Mac Wilberg’s Requiem, the “Requiem aeternam”, “O Nata Lux”, and “The Lord Is My Shepherd”, in addition to the Rutter “Lux aeterna”. The congregation will be using the chanted movements from the Missa pro Defunctis. Wilberg is the talented director of the Morman Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City, Utah, and English composer Rutter, called the “most gifted composer of his generation” by Sir David Willcocks, founded the Cambridge Singers Another event that comes to mind is the annual O Antiphons concert, this year on Monday, December 17, 7:30 pm. A moving time of meditation, scripture, and music is not to be missed. The incense, the candles, the Ave Marias both old and new, combined with the choreography of the choir and musical notes makes for a most holy spiritual time In the midst of a chaotic and busy holiday season. Those who have attended in the past, look eagerly to this event every year.
Music is God’s gift to us...
It was Johann Sebastian Bach who said: “Music is God’s gift to us, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven.” Blogger Seth Godin writes: Art is when we do work that matters in a creative way, in a way that touches [people] and changes them for the better.” So whether you currently sing (ring) in a choir, want to join a choir, or attend a concert, your involvement is greatly appreciated. The call to come join has been given. Will you answer? “Without music, life would be a mistake,” Friedrich Nietzsche.
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From Sept. 26th-Nov. 4th we will unite with hundreds of cities across the country and world for a simultaneous 40-day prayer vigil. 40 Days for Life is a 40-day campaign of prayer, fasting and a constant peaceful prayer vigil in front of abortion facilities. This international movement has resulted in 70+ abortion facilities closing, over 130 abortion clinic workers having conversions and leaving their jobs, and over 11,700 women choosing life for children they were going to abort. Here in Central Texas at least 234 women have changed their minds and chosen life! Sept. 22-23, please stop by the Coalition for Life booth to find out how you can get involved with this powerful and life-saving movement. You can also find information online at CentralTexasCoalition.com or by calling the Coalition for Life office at (512) 296-2071.
Del el 26 de Septiembre al 4 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 Vida” es una Campana de ayuno y vigilia de oracion constante y pacifica en frente de las clinicas abortistas. Este movimiento internacional ha tenido como resultado que 70+ clinicas abortistas hayan cerrado, alrededor mas de 131 trabajadores de clinicas abortistas se hayan convertido y que hayan dejado sus trabajos y que aprox. 11,700 mujeres hayan escogido la vida para sus hijos que querian abortar. Aqui en el Centro de Tejas por lo menos 234 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.
PET BLESSING BENDICIÓN DE MASCOTAS
Si quiere estar un ministro extraordinario de la santa comunión o un lector, tenemos entrenamiento el viernes, 28 de septiembre a las 6:00 de la tarde. ¿Preguntas? entrar en contacto Elizabeth Polito | elizabeth.polito@st-louis.org
Calling all altar servers - our Fall Serviam Saturday is on September 29th from 9am-11:30 am. We will start in Wozniak hall for donuts and a brief parent meeting. We look forward to seeing you then.
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There will be a special blessing for all pets and animals Sat, October 6th at 9:30am under the canopy on the north entrance of the church. We will gather at 9:15 for the 9:30 blessing. Please bring pets on a leash or in a carrier/cage. You may also bring your favorite stuffed animal. Habrá una bendición especial para todas las mascotas y animales el sábado, 6 de octubre a las 9:30 bajo el techo en la entrada norte de la iglesia. Nos reuniremos a las 9:15 para la bendición a las 9:30. Por favor, traiga a sus mascotas con una correa o en una jaula. También puedes traer tu animal de peluche favorito. ¡Te esperamos!
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The King’s Theology Institute has resumed with a five-week study on the credibility of the Catholic faith. We'll examine topics like God's existence, atheism, the problem of evil, the role of science, and the historical evidence for miracles. Visit our webpage for more information. All are welcome. Thursdays, 7-9 pm in Wozniak Hall. The King’s Theology Institute ha reanudado con un estudio de cinco semanas sobre la credibilidad de la fe católica. Examinaremos temas como la existencia de Dios, el ateísmo, el problema del mal, la ciencia y la evidencia histórica de los milagros. Todos son bienvenidos. Martes, 7-9 pm en Wozniak Hall.
St. Louis Catholic Church & School
F E S T I VA L D E O TO Ñ O 11:00AM – 4:00PM ¡Vendedores de comida, rifa, juegos, música en vivo y mucho mas!
3 ON 3 TOURNAMENT / TORNEO DE BALONCESTO 3 EN 3 3 on 3 Basketball and Fun Fest are together this year on Saturday, October 20! Open to the whole community! Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and ministries!
The St. Louis Catholic School Annual Fund is going on now! Please take home a copy of our Annual Report in the Narthex and donate by either filling out the envelope or online at www.slcsaustin.org/donate. We are so grateful for all the support of our generous parishioners. No amount is too little or big. Show your support of Catholic education today!
7:30AM registro 8:15AM inicio (tip off) www.slcs3on3.org ¡Todos están bienvenidos! Inviten y traigan a sus amigos, familia, vecinos y ministerios!
QUESTIONS OR SPONSORSHIPS? Contact Erica - erica8aedge@gmail.com, Jeff - jeffkress@sbcglobal.net, or Mike - mdhyzak@att.net
OPORTUNIDADES DE PATROCINIO: Erica - erica8aedge@gmail.com, Jeff - jeffkress@sbcglobal.net, or Mike - mdhyzak@att.net
If you’re interested in becoming Catholic or receiving the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation, please contact Tom Carani at tom.carani@st-louis.org.
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ST. LOUIS WOMEN
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
The diocese terms them “missions”, but to the members it’s their parish. All St. Louis women are invited to join Father Tom Frank on a virtual visit to the mission parishes of the diocese. These small communities, without a priest in residence, maintain a vibrant faith as witnessed by the worship spaces they create and maintain. All women of the parish are invited to the Sept 26 meeting in Wozniak Hall; no registration is needed. Refreshments at 7 PM, meeting begins at 7:15 and concludes around 8:45. A reminder that, in support of its affiliation with the Council of Catholic Women, the club is collecting new underwear and socks for victims of domestic abuse. At this meeting we are requesting panties and bras/bralets for tween girls. There will be a signed table for your donations. Clothing the naked is a Corporal Work of Mercy, and many arrive at the shelter with only the clothes on their back. SILENT AUCTION WITH ALL THINGS RED and PIOUS PICTIONARY - These are the fun activities at the October 6, 2018 meeting of the Austin Deaneries Council of Catholic Women, St. Theresa Church, 4311 Small Drive in Austin. Auctions are always fun, and this year’s theme is “Red in a Box”. Donated items item should be red, be in an open box (for viewing), be new, and have a minimum value of $15. Come see how items respond to this theme; perhaps begin your Christmas shopping early, or walk away with a new treasure. (Cash or check only.) Pious Pictionary uses Biblical themes, and the drawings and guesses can be hilarious. The meeting begins with Mass at 9:00 AM and continues in the adjoining Family Center until conclusion around 12:30 PM. Complementary brunch is included and no pre-registration is required. Bring a friend and come meet other ladies from parishes in the Austin area. Questions? Contact President Janet Fontenette at 512-417-7862 or jfonta35@yahoo.com
• Sacramentos de Iniciacion Para Adultos Se les invita a todas aquellas personas que necesiten recibir algún Sacramento de iniciación (Bautismo, Reconciliación/Comunión o Confirmación) a inscribirse en el programa de clases de Sacramentos para Adultos. Para inscribirse diríjase a la oficina de los Ministerios Hispanos. ¡No pierda la oportunidad! • Clases Prematrimoniales “Lo que dios ha unido no lo separa el hombre” (Mateo 19,6) ¿Estas comprometido, casado solo por lo civil, o viviendo en unión libre? ¿Deseas recibir el Sacramento del Matrimonio bendiciendo el amor de tu familia? Asiste al programa de preparación matrimonial. Te ayudamos con mucho gusto.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Welcome back to another year in our RE program! As we go through our sacramental preparation for Confirmation, saints are chosen to be a person we want to be like, as well as someone who can pray for us from heaven. Our Sacrament class will learn about a saint each week. We invite parents to share with their child what we are learning in class. Bienvenido a otro año en nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa. A medida que avanzamos en nuestra preparación sacramental para la Confirmación, los santos son elegidos para asemejarnos a ellos, asi como alguien que puede orar por nosotros desde el cielo. Nuestra clase sacramental aprenderá sobre un santo cada semana. Invitamos a los padres y madres a compartir consus hijos lo que estamos aprendiendo en la clase. SAINT OF THE WEEK/ SANTO DE LA SEMANA: St. Vincent de Paul/ San Vicente de Paul PATRON OF/PATRON DE: Charitable Societies, Hospitals Prisoners/Sociedades caritativas, Hospitales, Prisioneros
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Senior Friendship Circle will meet on Sept. 26th for our weekly social time and bingo. Come share the fun and join in a game of cards, 9:30-11:30am, Wozniak Hall. All senior are invited. Bring a snack to share with morning coffee. This is the last day for donations to Early Childhood. Email seniors@st-louis.org for more information.
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BIRTHPLACE/LUGAR DE NACIMIENTO: France/Francia FEAST DAY/FIESTA: September 27/ 27 de septiembre FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SAINTS: https://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly http://www.ewtn.com/spanish/saints/indice_ alfabetico.asp#T
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St. Louis Catholic Church & School
KING’S MEN The King’s Men are now meeting each Friday morning 6:00am in Wozniak Hall. All men of the parish are welcome to attend. Visit www.st-louis.org/adults for the full schedule.
CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY Catholic Scripture Study has resumed on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am in the Church. This year’s study is the Acts of the Apostles, written by noted Bible scholar Steven Ray. The 28-week course runs through early May and weekly classes include guided group discussion and video commentary. Preregistration is necessary to be assigned to a study group at www. cssaustin.org or for questions, email cssaustin@yahoo.com Men and women are welcome to join at any time.
Saint Mary Cathedral
203 E. 10th St., Austin, TX 78701
FALL VISITING OPPORTUNITIES:
Parent Information Sessions: Oct. 19 (8:30am) † Nov. 14 (6:30pm) Open House: Nov. 4 (1:00pm) Join us for one of these visiting opportunities to learn about our school, enjoy a student led tour of our beautiful campus and hear about our 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 by visiting our website: saviochs.org or by contacting Holly Bologna, Director of Admission, at 512388-8846 ext. 5504.
September 28-29, 2018
On the Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel
Angels & Demons:
Adam Blai
“Michael, the archangel will arise.” Daniel 12:1
SAVE THE DATE! 8th Annual Benefit Dinner
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL GALA!
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Fr. Wolfgang Seitz
Discerning the Glorious from the Fallen Di
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BABY BANKS Remember October is Respect Life Month and a great time to save your spare change for pro-life efforts in our parish and throughout the diocese. The Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life Help Line and more will receive funds from this campaign. Baby Banks will be distributed the last weekend of September after Masses.
Mike Aquilina
Saint Mary Cathedral
203 E. 10th St., Austin, TX 78701
September 28-29, 2018
On the Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel
Angels &
Mike Aquilina
Demons:
Adam Blai
“Michael, the archangel will arise.” Daniel 12:1
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Fr. Wolfgang Seitz
Discerning the Glorious from the Fallen Di
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St. John Paul II Life Center
NOVEMBER 13, 2018 AT 7:00 PM september 23, 2018 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS Monday
September 24
Readings:
Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Lk 8:16-18
Over
Under
September 26 | Saint Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs
Readings:
Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6
Masses:
7 a.m.
Thursday
September 27 | Saints Vincent de Paul, Priest
Readings:
Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 & 17bc; Lk 9:7-9
$37,946.48
Ricardo Munoz+
Betty Kirkland+
th on e M Dat to
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9/
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$61,977.03
Wednesday
$369,220.04
12 p.m.
$431,197.07
11:15 a.m. Confessions
($4,230.55)
Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21
Masses:
$82,474.96
Readings:
Variance:
Samuel Bernal
$78,244.41
September 25
Budget
$3,564.80
7 a.m.
Tuesday
Actual Collection
$34,381.68
Masses:
STEWARDSHIP
to ar Ye te Da
Masses:
11:15 a.m. Confessions
12 p.m.
Augusto Angel+
5 p.m.
Confessions
6 p.m.
Maximino Rivera+
Friday
September 28 | Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr / Saint
Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs
Friends of King's Music Friends of King’s Music
Readings:
Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b & 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22
Food Pantry Food Pantry
Masses:
7 a.m.
Ronald Gillman Kress, Sr+
School Trust Fund School Trust Fund
8 a.m.
School Mass – Jerry Tobolka+f
Social Ministries Social Ministries
Saturday
September 29 | Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael,
$4,534.35
Farm Ministry Farm Ministry Building Fund Pledges
$2,292.00
St.Mobile Loaves & Fishes Vincent DePaul St. Vincent DePaul
$1,446.50
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Sales Sales
Friends of King's Music Food Pantry
School Trust Fund Social Ministries Farm Ministry
Archangels Readings: Masses:
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Confessions
Michael Williams+
3:30 p.m. Confessions 5 p.m.
Sunday
September 30 | 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-48
Martha McNair+
Masses:
6 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Joseph Grona+
9:30 a.m. Priests of our Diocese
11:30 a.m. Douglas Moore+
1:30 p.m. Lily Garcia
5 p.m.
Pro Populo
7 p.m.
Choral Vespers
$715.01 $641.00
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Michael Sterkenburg+
O NLINE AT st-louis.weshareonline.org 512-454-0384
$403.00
How can I give?
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7
$1,169.50
Mobile Loaves & Fishes Mobile Loaves & Fishes
$10.00
Building Fund Pledges Building Fund Pledges St. Vincent DePaul
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-2-3, 4-5; Jn 1:47-51
Additional Contributions to Ministries for 9/8– 9/9:
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St. Louis Catholic Church & School
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