SAINT MARY CATHEDRAL MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday………….6:30am, 12:05pm Saturday…………………………..12:05pm Sunday…………...Vigil: Saturday 5:30pm; 8:00am, 9:30am, noon, 1:45pm Español, 3:30pm Extraordinary Form/ Traditional Latin, & 5:30pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday-Friday……………..11:00am-noon Saturday…………………….11:00am-noon & 4:30pm-5:30pm CLERGY AND STAFF Most Rev. Joe S. Vásquez, STL, DD, Bishop of Austin Most Rev Daniel E. Garcia, DD, Auxiliary Bishop of Austin Most Rev John E. McCarthy, Bishop Emeritus Very Rev. Tim Nolt, Rector Rev. Hai Nguyen and Rev. Jayaraju Polishetty, Parochial Vicars Deacons Vince Boyle and Guadalupe Rodriguez Yvonne Bedell……………….Operations Manager Jessica Burrola…….Receptionist (church calendar) Jaeson Drummond Director, Catholic Faith Formation Judy Henschen Administrative Assistant (church bulletin) Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona…Director, Sacred Music Harlan Lawson………………...Facilities Manager Robert LeGros………...Cathedral School Principal Lydia Rodriguez……………Wedding Coordinator Yvonne Saldaña….Administrative Assistant (CFF) Kathy Thomas. Liturgical Coordinator & EIM Administrator Dr. Brooks Whitmore………….Cathedral Organist OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm (512) 476-6182 Fax (512) 476-8799 203 E. 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701 www.smcaustin.org BAPTISMS: Parents should obtain guidelines from the Cathedral Office at least two (2) months in advance. Baptisms are held on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am. Baptism dates: 2nd Saturday-English ● 3rd Saturday-Spanish ● 4th Saturday-Traditional Latin MARRIAGE: Couples interested in marrying at the Cathedral should obtain guidelines from the Cathedral Office at least eight (8) months in advance. NEW PARISHIONERS: Registration forms are available on the table at the entrance of the church; in the Cathedral office, or on our website. CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY 910 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 476-1480 ● www.smcschoolaustin.org Enrolling PreK3-Grade 8
Administrative Assistant (church bulletin) Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona…Director, Sacred Music Harlan Lawson………………...Facilities Manager Robert LeGros………...Cathedral School Principal Lydia Rodriguez……………Wedding Coordinator Yvonne Saldaña….Administrative Assistant (CFF) Kathy Thomas.
Liturgical Coordinator & EIM Administrator Dr. Brooks Whitmore………….Cathedral Organist
OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
(512) 476-6182 Fax (512) 476-8799
203 E. 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701 www.smcaustin.org
BAPTISMS: Parents should obtain guidelines from the Cathedral Office at least two (2) months in advance. Baptisms are held on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am. Baptism dates: 2nd Saturday-English ● 3rd Saturday-Spanish ● 4th Saturday-Traditional Latin
MARRIAGE: Couples interested in marrying at the Cathedral should obtain guidelines from the Cathedral Office at least eight (8) months in advance.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Registration forms are available on the table at the entrance of the church; in the Cathedral office, or on our website.
For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love. For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' But if you go on biting and devouring one another, beware that you are not consumed by one another. I say, then: live by the Spirit and you will certainly not gratify the desire of the flesh." Galatians 5:13-16
Key to cooperating with the Holy Spirit is docility, openness. This is the way of Mary, her fiat indicating complete openness to the will of the Father. Mary completely trusted God, and allowed the Holy Spirit to overshadow her. Consider the deep union and communion with God in Mary's gift of herself to the Incarnation.
Self-control relates to this ability to be open, receptive to the Holy Spirit and others. This can be exercised in modesty of speech and thought. Confidence in the Holy Spirit is a fruit of interior peace of Christ. For example, why am I compelled to interrupt someone else, to interject "my thoughts?" To engage in gossip, or feel justified in detraction? These behaviors could reveal a lack of confidence in the Holy Spirit.
Self-control also relates to an overr iding theme in Galatians 5, that of chaste living. One who knows self-control becomes not less of a gift, but a greater gift to others! The grace to grow in moderation of thought and speech shows growth in virtue, and reveals a deep trust in the Holy Spirit, in God's providence and the mercy of Jesus. Christ's love heals us of our compulsive sinful behaviors; of our need to champion self and of the temptation to use others as objects. Confession brings light to dark places that can know new peace. And we, as those chosen to manifest the love of the Father, are no longer subject to the tyranny of self-will. We can truly learn to prefer one another out of reverence for Christ. This will be evident in our communities as the fruit of self-control. Fr. Tim ___________________________________________________________
Fruto del espíritu: La templanza
“Porque ustedes, hermanos, a la libertad fueron llamados; sólo que no usen la libertad como pretexto para la carne, sino sírvanse por amar los unos a los otros. Porque toda la Ley en una palabra se cumple en el precepto; ‘Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo.’ Pero si ustedes se muerden y se devoran unos a otros, tengan cuidado, no sea que se consuman unos a otros. Digo, pues: anden por el Espíritu, y no cumplirán el deseo de la carne.” Gálatas 5, 13-16.
Clave para la cooperación con el Espíritu Santo es la docilidad, la receptividad. Así es María, y su fiat muestra una completa receptividad a la voluntad del Padre. María confiaba completamente en Dios y permitió que el Espíritu Santo viniera sobre ella. Fíjense de la unión profunda y la comunión entre Dios y lo que viene siendo el regalo de María misma a la encarnación.
La templanza se relaciona con esta capacidad de ser abier to y receptivo al Espíritu Santo y a los demás. Esto se puede demostrar a través de la modestia de hablar y pensar. La confianza en el Espíritu Santo es un fruto de la paz interior de Cristo. Por ejemplo, ¿por qué siento yo obligado a interrumpir a alguien más, interponiendo mis propios pensamientos? ¿Quizá será para participar en el chisme o para sentir justificado en menospreciar? (continua en la pagina 5)
Weekly Calendar MONDAY, MAY 21 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH 6:30pm... Faith & Reason Encyclical study, Sheehan 7:00pm Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall
TUESDAY, MAY 22 6:00pm... Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA), Donahue Cafeteria
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 6:00pm... Schola rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... Epic: A Journey through Church History series, Donahue Cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan
THURSDAY, MAY 24 9:00am... CSSM Kinder Graduation Reception, Bishops Hall 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall
FRIDAY, MAY 25 6:30pm... Spanish choir rehearsal, Sheehan
SATURDAY, MAY 26 9:30am... Baptism (EF), Cathedral 11:00am.. Legion of Mary, Library Noon….. Schola rehearsal, Sheehan
SUNDAY, MAY 27 TRINITY SUNDAY 8:00am... Sunday Breakfast (Cathedral Young Adults), Bishops Hall 4:45pm... SJLM Community Coffee, Bishops Hall
Please pray for those who have died: Mrs. Doris Nesrsta, Lorna Overbey, Dcn. John Consentino
those in need of healing: * Jerry Aksland, Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Ryan Arredondo, Rosalinda Barajas, Gloria Sanchez Barret & family, Ebodia Bautista, Robert Barrera, Ira Bearden, Reef Bonsmann, Charlotte Bosak, Benny Brewer, Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Dr. Roseanne Butera, Aaron Carroll, Ken Craig, Betty Cravens, Jeanne Crawford, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Alex Duarte, Brandon Durieux, Tom Flores, Dorothy Fuller, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Isabel Grace Gonzales, Fernando & Carmen Gonzalez, Mary Gott, Sammy Greco, Eloisa Harkrider, Hope Herrera, Lillian Eve Herrera, Herrera Family, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Angel Hyder, Chuck Jehlen, Sherry Joseph, Helen Kouri, Molly Lane, Ledesma Family, Peggy Lee, Rachel Leigh, Eric Limones, Isabel Magallanes, Richard Maldonado, David Mallak, Linda Marie, Richard Martin, Linda Martinez, Lynette Mayer, Patrice McClentick, Richard John Mcklintok, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Lupe Moncebaiz, Veronica Moore, Fabio Morales, Sr., Robert Mueller, Chandois Norton, Ludwicka Norton, David Oregon, Colleen Parrado, Maude Patton, Milton Patton, Portia Peterson, Joyce Pfertner, Gary Porfirio, Sharon Pokorski, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Edward Renteria, Carol Richardson, Joel Rivera, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Harry Romo, Linda Romo, Chloe Sanders, Marrlene Sato, Preena Scergill, Iris Sizemore, Kazuko Smith, Kelly Smith, Gabriel Soto, Denise Spangler, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Lena Torres, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry Trevino, Eugenio Valdez, Bernard Vasek, Amiee Vassilli, Jesse Vielma, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Cicely White & children, Victoria Williams, Wendy Woodruff, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala
and those serving in the military: HR Shelby D. Aparicio 1LT Patrick Kuiper LCPL Eric E. Muñoz 1LT Kyra Barone CPL Christopher Madere Capt. Nicholas Naquin Capt. Mary E. Boyle Capt David McGuire Sgt. Kenneth A. Saffell A1C Paige Derry Capt. Lawrence McNamara Capt. Sean Snook PFC Andrew DiCarlo Christopher Mercado, USAF Sgt. William Speer PFC Rick German Capt. Chris Morrow Spec 4 Chris Trevino 1LT Cory Houck Ensign Evan Moses Christopher Ty Trevino HN5 Jinuel Jehlen LT Shane Moses
* Call parish office when names of the living can be taken off the prayer list.
Mass Intentions Monday, May 21 6:30am…………………..Mr. Elizondo† 12:05pm……...Martin Esteban Aleman†
Tuesday, May 22 6:30am…………...Larry Gene Porfirio† 12:05pm……………......Madere Family
Wednesday, May 23 6:30am……………………Chris Joseph 8:30am…………………Madere Family 12:05pm………………..Madere Family
Thursday, May 24 6:30am…………………Courtney Paige 12:05pm……………..Melendez Family
Friday, May 25 6:30am………………Stella Fernandez† 12:05pm…………………...Madere Family
Saturday, May 26 12:05pm………………...Petra V. Jalifi† 5:30pm………..Gonzalo & Julia Lopez†
Sunday, May 27 8:00am……………………Chek Family 9:30am …………….Elena Rodiz Perez† Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm……………………...Melba Zett† 3:30pm….Arnold & Micheline Dobson† 5:30pm……………Ann & Tony Fayad†
Stewardship & Development
Capital Campaign* (as of 1-17-2018) Campaign goal ................................... .. $2,526,000 Total pledged ....................................... $2,021,935 Total received from pledges ................ $1,928,631 (95% of pledged) Total received in one-time gifts ........... $ 222,748 Grand total received ............................ $2,151,379 *Help support Saint Mary Cathedral; text a dollar amount to 512-714-2568.
Offertory Collection (week of 5-13-2018) Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500
Actual collection .................................. $ 18,380 Over/(Under)………………………… ($ 3,120) Second Collection Cathedral Improvements ...................... $ 2,003
Attendance ........................................... 1,311 Ave Maria Gift Shop Debt Balance (as of 4-20-2018) ............. $ 13,917* *Your purchases at the Gift Shop help pay for the debt. Thank you for your support!
Next Sunday’s Second Collection (May 26-27, 2018)
No Second Collection
SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving
J. J. Amaro May 13 to May 26, 2018
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY: That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.
PENTECOST SUNDAY: St. Paul reminds us today that all of our gifts have their source in the Holy Spirit and that those gifts are given “for the common good.” What gifts are mine to share?
THANK YOU for your donations to the Mother’s Day envelopes that helped beautify the church for Mother’s Day and the Solemnity of the Ascension. The names of your mothers, living and deceased, have been entered in the book that was placed on the Marian altar to be prayed for at all Masses.
FATHER’S DAY ENVELOPES are now available in the pews for an honorary or memorial gift and your donations will help adorn the altar for Father’s Day.
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Faith Enrichment
The Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith program offers a general introduction to the theological principles found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. While some of the courses are primarily for catechists, they are general enough to offer content useful to any Catholic adults who wish to deepen their understanding of the Church’s teachings and in so doing, become better equipped for Christian discipleship and evangelization. Each of the five segments offers 6 Diocesan clock hours of instruction. $50 for all five classes. FREE for Saint Mary Cathedral parishioners who serve, or seek to serve, in Faith Formation ministry. Call the CFF office at 512-476-6182 for more information.
Formation & Catechesis for Adults
Sacred Scripture Part I – Sunday, June 3; Part II – Sunday, June 10 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Creed Part I – Sunday, June 17 Part II – Sunday, June 24 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Liturgy & Sacraments Part I – Sunday, July 8 Part II – Sunday, July 15 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Morality Part I – Sunday, September 23 Part II – Sunday, September 30 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Prayer & Spirituality Part I – Sunday, October 14 Part II – Sunday, October 21 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program welcomes those who want to become Catholic or are seeking full communion in the Catholic faith through the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirma-tion. If you are interested in coming into the Church in spring 2019, join us in the Donahue Center cafeteria Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm, for a summer video ser ies. Our RCIA speaker series begins Sept. 4. More information on Cathedral website. Contact Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.
R. C. I. A.
Faith Formation for Children Has your child been baptized, received the sacrament of Holy Eucharist or ready for Confirmation? You can contact the church office at [email protected] or 512-476-6182 to find out at what age and how you can begin preparations for your child to receive Sacraments.
Holy Matrimony For those married outside the church, the process of marriage validation can help them establish a valid Catholic union. This will bring many blessings to your family. For more information, call the parish office at 512-476-6182.
All parishioners are invited for a summer of Scripture study of the previous Sunday’s Gospel and video series in the Donahue Center cafeteria Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm. View and discuss the Bishop Barron Catholicism series (Tuesdays May 22-July 24) and Eucharist series (July 31-August 14), plus Ignatius Press’s Gifts from God (August 21) and KLRU’s The Painted Churches of Texas: Echoes of the Homeland (August 28). Sponsored by the RCIA program.
New book study! Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae (50th anniversary this year) remains a profound statement of the understanding of the Church concerning the regulation of birth. Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, starting June 11, in the Sheehan Room. Call Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788, with questions.
Epic: A Journey through Church History. Travel through the history of Catholicism with this DVD series exploring major people, places, and events in the history of the Church, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Donahue Cafeteria. Call Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788.
Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm in the Bishops Hall. For questions email [email protected].
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St. Matthew Ministry: We need to form a group to count weekend collections. If you would like to help with this ministry, contact Yvonne Bedell at 512-476-6182, ext. 110, or [email protected].
Parish ministries
The Cathedral Lector Ministry will hold a new lector training for anyone interested in becoming a lector Saturday, June 23 from 8:15-9:00am. We are currently in need of more lectors to serve at the 5:30pm Masses on Saturdays and Sundays. Please contact Teresa Pione ([email protected]) for more information on additional requirements to join this ministry.
(continuación de la pagina 2) Estas acciones pueden mostrar una falta de confianza en el Espíritu Santo.
La templanza también se relaciona con un tema principal del 5º capítulo de Gálatas, el de vivir castamente. Quien conozca la templanza se convierte no en un regalo de poca importancia, sino un regalo de mayor importancia para los demás. La gracia de crecer con moderación de pensamiento y palabras muestra que uno haya crecido en la virtud y revela una profunda confianza en el Espíritu Santo, la providencia de Dios, y la misericordia de Jesús. El amor de Cristo nos sana de nuestro comportamiento pecaminoso y compulsivo, nos sana de nuestra necesidad de promovernos a nosotros mismos, y nos sana de la tentación de usar a los demás como si fueran objetos. La confesión arroja luz sobre los lugares oscuros donde se hace falta la paz nueva. Nosotros, los escogidos para manifestar el amor del Padre, ya no estamos sujetos a la tiranía de nuestra propia voluntad. En verdad podemos aprender a preferirnos el uno al otro por reverencia a Cristo. Esto se manifestará como el fruto de la templanza en nuestras comunidades. Padre Tim ______________________________________________
El Rincón del Rector
New Marian Feast: “Pope Francis added a new Marian feast to the liturgical calendar. Catholics will mark the feast of “the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church” on the Monday after Pentecost each year. This year the feast date is May 21. ‘I [Bishop Vásquez] am grateful to Pope Francis for giving the Church this special feast...From the very beginning, the Church looks to Mary to be our model as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Moreover, we look to Mary as the Mother of Our Savior and Mother of the Church, who is always leading us to a deeper relationship with her Son,’ he said” (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service, taken from https://austindiocese.org/pope-adds-marian-feast-to-universal-church-calendar)/
Corpus Christi Procession—Saturday, June 2, following 5:30pm Vigil Mass: Everyone is invited to process with Our Lord Jesus Christ from the Cathedral to the steps of the Texas State Capitol to the Texas State Cemetery, ending with reposition at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. For more information, contact Cathedral Office at 512-476-6182, or www.smcaustin.org. ______________________________________________
El sábado 2 de junio, después de la misa vigilia de 5:30pm: Todos están invitados a procesar con Nuestro Señor Jesucristo de la Catedral a los pasos del Ca-pitolio del Estado de Texas, al Cementerio Estatal de Texas, terminando con reposición en la parroquia de Nuestra Seño-ra de Guadalupe. Para mas información llame a la oficina de la Catedral al 512-476-6182, o visite www.smcaustin.org.
Community Life
Upcoming changes in liturgy schedule: Thursday-Friday, May 30-31—No daily Masses or confessions (Priests attend annual convocation); · 6:30-7:00am Eucharistic Adoration; · 11:30am-12:30pm Eucharistic Adoration
5th Annual CATHEDRAL CHANT CAMP! When: Tuesday, May 29-Friday, June 1, 9:30am—noon (Tues., Wed., Thurs.); 9:00am-2:00pm (Friday). Where: Bishops Hall. For: Children ages 7 and up with a desire to sing and learn more about the liturgy. Sessions to include choir rehearsals and learning about Extraordinary Form liturgy, Gregorian chant notation and practice, and guest presentations. All interested children welcome, regardless of affiliation with the Cathedral and the Extraordinary Form. Clinicians: Mr. Sawyer Sellers, who sang for a time with the monks at Clear Creek Abbey, Oklahoma and will enter seminary this fall in Houston, and Dr. Brooks Whitmore, Organist at the Cathedral and Assistant Director of the St. Augustine Latin Mass Youth Choir. For more information and register, contact Brooks Whitmore at [email protected] . SPACES LIMITED!
First Friday, JUNE 1 ·6:30am Mass ·8:30am-9:25am Confession ·9:30am Mass (Traditional Latin) ·10:30am-Noon Eucharistic Adoration ·11:00am-12:00pm Confession ·12:05pm Mass
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 20: Sun. ....... Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1ab,24ac,29bc-30,31,34/ .............. 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 Mon ...... Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8-10,15/Mk 9:14-29 Tues ...... Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-11,23/Mk 9:30-37 Wed ...... Jas 4:13-17/Ps 49:2-3,6-11/Mk 9:38-40 Thurs .... Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-20/Mk 9:41-50 Fri ......... Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-4,8-9,11-12/Mk 10:1-12 Sat ......... Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-3,8/Mk 10:13-16 Sun ........ Dt 4:32-24,39-40/Ps 33:4-6,9,18-20,22/ .............. Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 20: Sun. ....... Pentecost Sunday Mon ...... St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Tues ...... St. Rita of Cascia, Religious Fri ......... St. Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor of the Church; St. Gregory VII, Pope; St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi, Virgin Sat ......... St. Philip Neri, Priest Next Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity
Experience the ancient traditions and music of the Church. Latin/English & Latin/Spanish missals provided.
May 27, 3:30pm—High Mass—Trinity Sunday. Friday, June 1, 9:30am—First Friday of the Month—Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. June 3, 3:30pm—High Mass—External Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
Latin phrase of the week: Benedicta sit beata Trinitas, Deitas æterna, pariter coæqualis gloria.—Praised be the Blessed Trinity, the eternal Godhead, the equal glory.
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Traditional Latin Mass
RightWay Imaging performs 9 non-invasive, painless screenings, which include: 1) carotid arteries on both sides of the neck, checking for fatty plaque build-up and blockage (#1 CAUSE OF STROKE); 2) the thyroid for cysts, masses and unusual growth (VERY COMMON AMONG WOMEN); 3) the lower abdominal aorta for aneurysms (CAN GO UNNOTICED UNTIL THE POINT OF RUPTURE); 4) the liver, spleen, gallbladder, and both right and left kidneys for cysts, masses, unusual growth, kidney stones and gall-stones (CAN GO UNNOTICED UNTIL PAIN BEGINS AND CAN BE A GOOD INDICATOR OF FUTURE ISSUES OF THE BODY). Finally, they will be offering an electrocardio-gram, monitoring heart activity for atrial fibrillation. They will offer them for $45 each, or all 8 screenings for $159, which is about $17 per test.
IF YOU ARE: Over the age of 35; a smoker; physically inactive, or if you have: high blood pressure; high cholesterol; diabetes, or family history of stroke, heart disease, or cancer, please take advantage of these tests.
To make an appointment, stop by the RightWay table today after Mass in Bishops Hall, or call 281-616-9192.
Question: How do we know when we receive the Holy Spirit?
Answer: My brothers and I discovered something as we got older. There's a little bit of dad in us. Each time we catch ourselves using one of his gestures, expressions, or comments about a meal, we say, "I'm getting more like Dad!" Many laughs and good-natured kidding have come out of it. Mom loves it, and so does Dad, although I doubt he'd admit it!
High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wed., June 6, 7:00-8:30pm in St. William Par ish Rectory, 1105 Deer Run, Round Rock. We’ve got good food, awesome seminarians and priests and great community. It’s the perfect mix to begin (or continue) your search for who God created you to be and the greatness he’s calling you to. RSVP to Zach Rodriguez at 512-355-4476.
Project Stephen: Catholic men of Central Texas, are you sensing a call to the permanent diaconate? Would you like help with what this means and what might be next? Discuss the possibility of your call with your pastor and then, with his permission, come explore next steps with Project Stephen. We meet every third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm, at the diocesan Pastoral Center. More at https://austindiocese.org/projectstephen.
El Proyecto Esteban: Invitación a todos los hombres católicos del Centro de Texas. A sentido usted el llamado al Diaconado permanente ? Le gustaría ayudar con lo que esto significa y lo que podría hacer después? Entonces, le invitamos a considerar esta posibilidad junto con su párroco y ya con su permiso, venga y conozca los siguientes pasos a seguir dentro del proyecto Esteban. Nos reunimos cada tercer Jueves del mes a las 7:00pm, en el Centro Pastoral Diocesano. Para recibir más información visite la página web https://austindiocese.org/projectstephen
Pray for those from the Cathedral currently discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
¨Miguel Flores-Diocese of Austin seminarian at St. Mary’s, Houston ¨Amanda Fuentes-Diocese of Austin postulant, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI ¨Ladd Spears-Diocese of Austin seminarian at Holy Trinity, Dallas ¨Chris Yeager-Diocese of Austin seminarian, Austin
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Respect Life
Beyond Our Parish Summer Silence, or Desert Solitude retreat, June 8-13 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center, Belton. Retreat gives participants the time and the space to eat and pray in silence for three, four or five nights. It will include centering prayer as well as Lectio Divina, Ignatian prayer, Taize prayer, adoration and daily Mass. Cost ranges from $325 to $815 depending on length of stay and size of room. For more information or to register, call Cedar-brake at 254-780-2436 or visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake. Retreat for incoming freshmen: Incoming high school freshmen are invited to a Cross Training Retreat June 11-14 at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet. Purpose is to teach incoming freshmen the tools of their faith that will empower them to stay strong in their faith through the trials of high school and give them a community of fellow young Catholics in the Austin area that are going through the same trials. For details visit www.CatholicCrossTraining.org. For more information, contact Cody Baker at [email protected] or 512-920-3445.
Please join us for Texas Alliance for Life’s Walk for Life Saturday, June 9, 8:30–10:00am, North Austin Katherine Fleischer Park, 2106 Klattenhoff, Austin 78728. The Walk-a-thon is for the entire family. Promote the sanctity of innocent human life and raise funds for programs that protect mothers, unborn babies, and pregnancy resource centers. Join Fr. Jay and sign up online and start getting pledges today! To register as a walker, visit https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/walk-life/, or call Lance Peterson, 512-477-1244, ext. 12. Last year’s Walk raised over $63,000 in donations and pledges thanks to our volunteers.
