THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS a weekly bulletin & newsletter September 30, 2018 • 26 th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The PEC to become our new School & Parish library. Over the past year, Fr. James and a number of parishioners and employees have been strategizing the future of the PEC, our original church. When we renovated the building directly south of the main church into our new parish offices, we were able to house all of our church employees in one building. This has proven to be a huge benefit for our team and our parishioners, helping our service to the parish be more efficient and organized. It also left the PEC, previously our Lifelong Christian Formation office, free for another use. In our conversations, a number of ideas came and went. There was the thought of a new performing arts center. Another idea was to create a small reception hall. We even thought of using the PEC for a school theater. But as we continued to vision the future of such an interesting and important building, we finally landed on a new library for the school, which would also be open to the parish a few nights per week. Simultaneously with this work, we were blessed with two generous donors who gave us $600,000 for this renovation of the PEC into our new Library. There was an initial gift of $400k from a donor, which was combined to a second gift of $200k. And so, with that funding, as well as support from the school Home and School Association who raised $70k for library upgrades of furniture and new book additions to the collection, we are well on our way to this new place for our students and parishioners to gather for reading and learning. Beginning in December you will see construction teams begin the process of removing the top floor and all of the offices on the main floor. These were additions made to the PEC back in the early 80’s. Our goal is to bring the space back to its original look when it was our main church. Then, retaining that historic look, we will usher in a new chapter of the building by making it a Library, Media Center, and Makers Space. The new space will be somewhere between Oxford University and Austin Contemporary. The main floor will be an open space all the way up to the original ceiling of the church. We will house not only our full library collection form the school in the space but also our outstanding collection from our parish library that has been created over the past thirty years. The basement will be made into a makerspace. “A makerspace can be anything from a repurposed bookcart filled with arts and crafts supplies to a table in a corner set out with LEGOs to a full blown fab lab with 3D printers, laser cutters, and hand tools. Makers are artists, crafters, knitters, seamstresses, builders, programmers, engineers, painters, woodworkers, tinkerers, inventors, graphic designers and more.” http://renovatedlearning.com/2015/04/02/defining-makerspaces-part-1/ This will be an amazing improvement to our current makerspace in the school, which is confined in two small former offices. continued on page 3 >>
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.
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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
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Parish priests will be at a Diocesan Convocation October 1-4. Masses will be held as usual on Monday and Wednesday at 7:00am and on Thursday at 6:00pm. However, there will be Communion Services at 12 Noon on Tuesday and Thursday, October 2 and 4th. There will also be no confessions before the Communion Services. Please keep all our diocesan priests in your prayers as they meet together on these days.
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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.
PET BLESSING BENDICIÓN DE MASCOTAS
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! 3
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St. Louis Catholic Church & School
F E ST I VA L D E OT O Ñ O
“My students
11:00AM – 4:00PM ¡Vendedores de comida, rifa, juegos, música en vivo y mucho mas!
and I strive to see God in each other every day.
“As we learn about other cultures, other times, and other people, God is a part of that conversation. By integrating our faith into the other subjects, the students see God’s presence in our world. We’re helping them see that the virtues aren’t a series of restrictions and rules. The virtues help us live in God’s image by studying them, we are guiding the students into a deeper relationship with Jesus.” —EMILY LOONTJER 5th and 6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher, parishioner
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! This weekend through October 14, Fun Fest Raffle tickets will be on sale after Mass! Get your tickets today for a chance at some great prizes!
ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
7:30AM registro 8:15AM inicio (tip off) www.slcs3on3.org
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!
¡Todos están bienvenidos! Inviten y traigan a sus amigos, familia, vecinos y ministerios!
Annual Fund
QUESTIONS OR SPONSORSHIPS? / OPORTUNIDADES DE PATROCINIO: Erica - erica8aedge@gmail.com, Jeff - jeffkress@sbcglobal.net, or Mike - mdhyzak@att.net
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ST. LOUIS WOMEN
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SILENT AUCTION WITH ALL THINGS RED and PIOUS PICTIONARY - These are the fun activities at the Oct. 6,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 CELEBRATION for the NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (NCCW) St. Louis Women’s Club is affiliated with NCCW, an organization that seeks to join together women across parish and diocesan lines to grow in spirituality, leadership and service. St. Louis ladies are among the most active in the local branch, the Austin Deaneries Council of Catholic Women, passing along benefits from NCCW’s programs. To honor the NCCW, Women’s Club active members, in fact all St. Louis lady parishioners, are invited to participate in corporate communion at the 5Pm Saturday Mass on October 13. Learn more about the NCCW at nccw.org or contact parish representative Margie Horton at 512-659-5146. Watch the Sunday bulletin for information on the Deaneries’ quarterly meetings. 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. K.J.Z.T. SOCIETY NO. 93 will meet Wednesday, Oct 3 at 6:30 pm in Wozniak Hall Meeting Room 1. We will have dinner, recitation of the Rosary, a short meeting and fellowship. We urge you to come and enjoy the evening. You are welcome to bring your spouse and/ or family member(s) or a guest. Society officers will provide the dinner. Feel free to bring a dessert to share. We will finish our collection for “Feeding Families Across Texas.” Money collected will be matched by our home office to be given to the St. Ignatius Food Pantry. We look forward to seeing you at this meeting. Jane 512-452-9748 or Margie 512-659-5146 5
SAINT OF THE WEEK/ SANTO DE LA SEMANA: ST. TERESA OF AVILA PATRON OF/PATRON DE: The Body illness and Religious Orders BIRTHPLACE/LUGAR DE NACIMIENTO: Avila, Spain FEAST DAY/FIESTA: October 15/ 15 de octubre FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SAINTS: www.ewtn.com/SaintsHoly www.ewtn.com/spanish/saints
CHICKEN SALES ARE BACK! Join the Knights of Columbus Council #5967 on Sunday October 14th after the morning Masses. They will be selling chickens for $10 per bird after the 6am, 7:30 am, 9:30 am, & 11:30 am Masses at Wozniak Hall with a new drive-up stand. While supplies last! Proceeds will benefit the ACTS Missions Team! 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 28week course runs through early May and weekly classes include guided group discussion and video commentary. Pre-registration 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.
KING’S MEN
512-454-0384
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. St. Louis Catholic Church & School
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 512-3888846 ext. 5504.
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.
ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL CATHOLICS! The Catholic Business Network will be meeting October 3rd at St. Williams Catholic Church, in Round Rock. All Catholic Business Professionals are invited to attend and network in an effort to form trusted relationships based on Catholic values. To register, go to: catholicbiznetwork.org The topic for our meeting is The State of The State of Texas discussing Small Business Legislative issues. Our speakers will State Representative Tony Dale. Can you make it? Please let us know how many will attend at rsvp@catholicbiznetwork.org
TOUCHED BY ADOPTION All those who have ever made an adoption plan for a child, adopted a child or are in the process of adopting a child, are a foster parent, or those who were adopted are invited to come together and say what you need from the faith community to feel supported and encouraged in your adoption story. We meet at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at St. Thomas More Catholic Church (RE Building, room 207) in northwest Austin. We begin by praying a rosary together that features special meditations on the adoption journey, enjoy light refreshments and spend time getting to know one another. For more information, contact shap@teachmehealme. com or (512) 736-7334. Save the date for our 2nd Annual Adoption Celebration Mass: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., St. Louis Catholic Church, Austin!
CEDARBRAKE
TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE
Cedarbrake Retreat Center invites you to “The Spiritual Journey: Reflections from the Wizard of Oz”, a weekend retreat Nov. 2-4 in Belton. See how Dorothy’s journey can give us an insight into the steps and curves of the true spiritual journey home. Come along, click your heels and enjoy this journey down the Yellow Brick Road of life. Friar John Paul Cafiero, Franciscan priest and currently the chaplain for the Illinois State Police, is the presenter. Cost is $225-private room, $180-shared room and $100 for commuters. To register go to www.cedarbrake.org or contact them at cedarbrake@ austindiocese.org or 254-780-2436.
Celebrating 30 Years, Texas Alliance for Life will have its annual benefit dinner on Saturday, October 20th! Make your reservation early and purchase tickets by the table or individually. Keynote speaker is Katy Talento, Special Assistant to the President for Health Policy. For more information/reservations, visit www.TexasAllianceforLife.org
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SAVE THE DATE! 8th Annual Benefit Dinner
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL GALA! St. John Paul II Life Center
NOVEMBER 13, 2018 AT 7:00 PM
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MASS TIMES, READINGS, INTENTIONS Monday
October 1 | Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin
and Doctor of the Church
Readings:
Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50
Over
Under
October 3
Readings:
Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62
Communion Service
Masses:
7 a.m.
Thursday
October 4 | Saint Francis of Assisi
Linda Ramacciotti
Readings:
Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12
Masses:
11:15 a.m. No Confessions – Priests’ Convocation
12 p.m.
Communion Service
5 p.m.
Confessions
6 p.m.
Ariana Bryant Birthday/Frank Kohoutek+
Friday
October 5 | Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest
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$33,424.89
Wednesday
$439,120.96
12 p.m.
$472,545.85
11:15 a.m. No Confessions – Priests’ Convocation
$1,598.99
Masses:
$117,994.20
Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10
Variance:
Ann Geraldine Buch+/Sonja Lang
$119,593.19
Readings:
Budget
$5,829.54
October 2 | The Holy Guardian Angels
$35,519.24
7 a.m.
Tuesday
Actual Collection
$41,348.78
Masses:
STEWARDSHIP
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Please note that only last week’s collection report had a “summing error” in the Year-To-Date Total Variance formula. However, both the Weekend Collection and Month-to-Date totals were correct. Instead of a YTD variance of $61,977.03, it should have been $27,595.35 positive variance.
Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs
Readings:
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16
Masses:
7 a.m.
Kathy McConnell
8 a.m.
School Mass – Jerome Tobolka+
Saturday
October 6 | Saint Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie
Rose Durocher, Virgin
Readings:
Jb 42:1-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91,125, 130; Lk 10:17-24
Food Pantry Friends of King’s Music
Masses:
8 a.m.
Food Pantry School Trust Fund
$177.00
8:30 a.m. Confessions
School Trust Fund Social Ministries
$441.03
3:30 p.m. Confessions
5 p.m.
Social Ministries Farm Ministry Building Fund Pledges
$2,288.00
Sunday
October 7 | 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16
Masses:
6 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Msgr. Joseph Schmitt+
9:30 a.m. Cyril Rosipal
11:30 a.m. Gene Syrinek+
1:30 p.m. Poly Gonzalez
5 p.m.
Maria Ortiz Birthday
7 p.m.
Solemn Choral Vespers with Benediction
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Friends of King's Music
Friends of King's Music Vespers Food Pantry
School Trust Fund
Rosa Flores
Social Ministries Farm Ministry
Leandro Orona+
Farm Ministry Building Fund Pledges St. Vincent DePaul
Pro Populo
$50.00
$7.00 $125.00
St. Vincent DePaul Mobile Loaves & Fishes
$444.00 $672.00
How can I give? ONLINE AT st-louis.weshareonline.org 512-454-0384
$42.00
Building Fund Pledges St. Vincent DePaul Mobile Loaves & Fishes Mobile Loaves & Fishes
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