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-5:25pm

CLERGY AND STAFF Most Rev. Joe S. Vásquez, STL, DD,

Bishop of Austin

Very Rev. Tim Nolt, Rector

Rev. Everardo Cazares, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Antony Savarimuthu, Priest in Residence

Deacon Vince Boyle and

Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez

Louis Barron……………Director of Advancement

Yvonne Bedell……………….Operations Manager

Jessica Burrola…….Receptionist (church calendar)

Jaeson Drummond

Director of 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 visit the Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org,

for Baptism guidelines; then submit completed application with required documents to schedule Baptism.

Bautizos: Si usted desea bautizar a su hijo, lea los requisitos detallados en nuestro sitio web: www.smcaustin.org. Luego, para fijar una fecha para el bautizo, entregue el formulario de solicitud con los documentos necesarios.

MARRIAGE: See Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org, for detailed

information.

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

Rector’s Corner

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I sometimes wonder about St. Mary and the transitions she experienced as Jesus went through his Passion, Resurrection and appearances afterwards. What was her role within the community of disciples? As they asked a lot of questions about the appearances of the Resurrected Lord, as they began to move into the newness of life with the Resurrection. How did she handle the Ascension of Jesus to heaven? Was there a sense of loss and gain? How did the sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost move all of the disciples into a place of extreme joy and mission? What becomes clear in the book of Acts is that joy characterizes those who have experienced the Resurrected Lord. This will be accompanied by great zeal at Pentecost. How do we maintain this Easter joy? I find encouragement in the words of Jean-Pierre de Caussade in Abandonment to Divine Providence—the key in the title, to abandon oneself to the will of the Father, through faith in the Son: “Work, contemplation or prayer whether vocal, or mental, active or passive; the prayer of faith or of understanding; that which is distinguished in kind, or gifted with universal grace: it is all nothing, Lord, unless made real and useful by Your will. It is to Your holy will that I devote myself and not to any of these things, however high and sublime they may be, because it is the perfection of the heart for which grace is given, and not for that of the mind.” “The presence of God which sanctifies our souls is the dwelling of the Holy Trinity in the depths of our hearts when they submit to His holy will. The act of the presence of God made in contemplation effects this intimate union only like other acts that are according to the order of God.” In other words, each moment of our existence can be filled with the presence of God. We have but to surrender the moment to Him, allowing him to take our surrender as an act of abandon. Does Mary not, after all, teach us that it’s ok to completely trust the will of the merciful Father with abandon? I believe this disposition of abandon (not blind trust, rather a cooperation with grace in acknowledging God’s goodness) key to building a secure foundation for a life of Easter joy. Fr. Tim

Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, MAY 6 6:30pm.. Merton Book Study group, Sheehan 7:00pm.. Quinceañera rehearsal, Cathedral

TUESDAY, MAY 7 5:45pm... CFF RCIA child care, Pre-K3 classroom 6:00pm... RCIA class, DC Cafeteria 6:00pm... Campaign meeting, library 6:15pm... Knights’ Council 14055 meeting, Bishops Hall

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 8:30am... CSSM School Mass/May Crowning, Cathedral 11:00am.. Tour of Mexico rehearsal, Bishops Hall 1:30pm... Cathedral Staff Meeting, Bishops Hall 3:30pm... Faculty meeting, library 4:00pm... Schola solo rehearsal, Sheehan 5:00pm... Schola rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:00pm Finance Council, library 6:30pm... TOV Ministry, DC Cafeteria 7:30pm.. St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Noon…. CSSM Classical Model Education Committee, Bishops Hall 6:45pm.. Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, MAY 10 5:00pm... Wedding rehearsal, Cathedral

SATURDAY, MAY 11 9:00am.. Baptism Class (Spanish), DC Cafeteria 11:00am.Legion of Mary, library 11:00am .Catholic Daughters’ Youth & Education Awards, Bishops Hall 12:05pm .Mass with Quinceañera Blessing, Cathedral 12:45pm.Public Square Rosary Rally, Capitol 1:30pm...Historical Tour, Cathedral 4:00pm...Wedding, Cathedral

SUNDAY, MAY 12 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Mother’s Day 8:00am.. No Sunday Breakfast Noon…. CFF 1st Communion, Cathedral 1:45pm.. CFF 1st Communion (Spanish), Cathedral 3:30pm.. CFF 1st Communion (EF), Cathedral 5:00pm..SJLMS Coffee, Bishops Hall 5:00pm..SJLMS 2nd Sunday Meeting, DC Classroom 5:15pm..St. Augustine Youth Choir rehearsal, Sheehan & CSSM Music Room

AVE MARIA GIFT SHOP Hours of Operation

Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Saint Mary Cathedral volunteer ministry

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Mass Intentions

Monday, May 6 6:30am… ………………..Myers family 12:05pm.…………..Juan P. Rodriguez†

Tuesday, May 7 6:30am……………………Eva Johnson 12:05pm…………….Beverly Springer†

Wednesday, May 8 6:30am…...........................Trent Kripple 8:30am…...Thanksgiving to St. Michael 12:05pm………Tom & Marilyn Reeder

Thursday, May 9 6:30am………………….Madere family 12:05pm…………….Souls in Purgatory

Friday, May 10 6:30am………………...Edmund Gieske 12:05pm…………Robert A. Rodriguez†

Saturday, May 11 12:05pm………………...Madere family 5:30pm……….……………..Jim Elman

Sunday, May 12 8:00am………….Mark Anthony Acosta 9:30am ………………….Dionne Parra† Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm…Demetrio & Francis Ledesma† 3:30pm… …………………Fr. Tim Nolt 5:30pm……………………Eva Johnson

Stewardship & Development

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Offertory Collection (weeks of 4-21-19)

Sunday Coll. Last Month Year to Date 4/21/19 Mar. 2019 7/2018-4/24/2019

Income

Expenses

Budget Excess/(Deficit)

Second Collections 4/21/19 Holy Land .............................. $887

Attendance 4/21/19 (Easter Triduum) .................. 3,088

Saint Mary Cathedral Catholic Endowment (as of 3/31/2019) $ 36,174

Ave Maria Gift Shop Debt Balance (as of 4-20-2019) $ 4,710 Purchases at Ave Maria Gift Shop help pay for the debt. Thank you for your support!

For questions, concerns, or comments, contact the Director of Advancement, Louis Barron, 512-476-6182 ext. 172; email lbarron@smcaustin.org.

Next Sunday’s Special Second Collection

May 11-12, 2019 Seminarian & Priest Education

SANCTUARY CANDLE In Thanksgiving

Dee Amaro April 28—May 11, 2019

those who have died: Louise Long, David Whitenett

those in need of healing: * Robert Barrera, Jessica Burrola, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Carmel DiCarlo, Lillie Flores, J. C. Ernst, Glenn Gardner, Chuck Jehlen, Hee-Jung Kim, Helen Kouri, Molly Lane, Sandra Lewis, Dominga Ligeus, Carmina Pelaez-Massey, Lupe Moncebaiz, Joyce Pfertner, Gary Porfirio, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Marrlene Sato, Kelly Smith, Bernard Vasek, Jesse Vielma, Natacha Pelaez-Wagner, Victoria Williams

and those serving in the military: HR Shelby D. Aparicio HN5 Jinuel Jehlen LCPL Eric E. Muñoz 1LT Kyra Barone 1 LT Patrick Kuiper Capt. Nicholas Naquin Capt. Mary E. Boyle Major David McGuire 1SG 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

Lt. Sigifredo Homero Huerta, Jr. LT Shane Moses

Note: Carmina Pelaez Massey appeared incorrectly last week on the listed of deceased. She is correctly listed among those in need of healing.

Please pray for...

26,982 121,015 1,121,222

28,397 96,800 1,143,852

(1,415) 24,215 (22,630)

Thank you for your offerings in support of our Holy Week and Easter liturgies. Dedications are entered in the book of remembrance on the Marian altar.

Gracias por sus ofrendas en apoyo de nuestras liturgias de Semana Santa Semana y Semana Santa. Las dedicatorias están inscri-tas en el libro sobre el altar de Maria. ______________________________

Mother’s Day Envelopes are

available in the pews for an honorary or memorial gift.

Los sobres están disponibles en las bancas para un honorario o memorial don.

Saint Mary Cathedral thanks the following for their donations to help pay

for the new draperies to be installed in Bishops Hall:

FAMILIES OF/FAMILIAS DE:

Miguel & Kandy Plascencia Aguilar Ricardo & Clara Corona Revilla Juan & Manuela Castillo Ramirez-Lopez Jose & Felipa Cervantes Pérez Juan Godinez Brigido & Luisa Moreno Carrillo Ramon & Norma Salazar Badillo Juan & Juana Escobedo Piña Ramirez Ayala Jesús & Elizabeth Isol Morales Edward Tasch & Anne Crawford

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New Book Study! On Monday, May 6, Cathedral Book Study Group will begin New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton at 6:30pm in the Sheehan Room. One of Merton’s most widely read and best-loved books, it seeks to awaken the dormant inner depths of the spirit so long neglected by Western man, to nurture a deeply contempla-tive and mystical dimension in our lives.

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm, For questions email LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

Faith Formation/Formación de Fe

Consult our website: smcaustin.org/family-registration, for information about registration for Catholic Faith Formation classes and how to begin preparations for your child to receive sacraments.

Consulte nuestro sitio web: smcaustin.org/family-registration, para obtener información sobre el registro para las clases de Formación en la fe católica y cómo comenzar los preparati-vos para que su hijo recibir sacramentos.

Faith Enrichment

R. C. I. A.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults welcomes those who want to become Catholic or are seeking full communion in the Catholic faith through the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. If you are interested in coming into the Church or would like more information, contact Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788, or Cherilyn Young, 512-992-2948. Child care available.

Ministries

Legion of Mary: We invite you to prayerfully consider

joining this beautiful ministry to practice deeper devotion to the Mother of God as she leads us directly to Jesus, and her Immaculate Heart will triumph always in everything we do day by day. We meet on Saturdays at 11:00am in the li-brary. Contact person: Edisson Guevara at edyguevarahfl@gmail.com or 512-809-8897.

Announcements

Interested in being part of the Pastoral Council?We are a lay group of 12 representatives of our parish who serve in an advisory capacity to our rector and a conduit between the priests and parishioners. More information on the Cathedral website: https://smcaustin.org/pastoral-council. The nomination form can be found on the right hand side of the page under "documents." To put your name forward or ask questions, contact Vanessa Matocha, Chair, at VTate@att.net. Nomination forms due to Vanessa Matocha or the church office by May 12.

Special Collection May 11-12: The Diocese of Austin

must ensure it has an ample number of priests to celebrate the sacraments, preach God’s word and guide us on our journey with Christ. To endure our priests are well-prepared, a man in formation will pursue a quality education in philos-ophy, theology and pastoral care. Seminarian education and formation in the Diocese of Austin can take up to nine years. Financial impediments should never prevent men from responding to God’s call to the priesthood. Some financial support for priests and seminarians is made available from the Catholic Services Appeal and a Seminarian Endowment in the Catholic Foundation, but the needs far exceed what our annual appeal can support. This special collection provides additional support for this very important effort. Please be generous.

Colección especial 11-12 de mayo: La Diócesis de Austin debe asegurarse de que cuenta con un amplio numero de sacerdotes para celebrar los sacramentos, predicar la palabra de Dios y guiarnos en nuestro camino con Cristo. Para asegurar que nuestros sacerdotes estén bien preparados, un hombre en formación llevara a cabo una educación de calidad en filosofía, teología y cuidado pastoral. La educación y la formación de seminaristas en la Diócesis de Austin puede tardar hasta nueve anos. Impedi-mentos financieros no deben impedir que los hombres responden al llamado de Dios al sacerdocio. Parte de la ayuda financiera para los sacerdotes y seminaristas proviene del Llamado para los Servicios Católicos y una dotación seminarista en la Fundación Católica, pero las necesidades exceden lo que nuestro llamado anual puede financiar. Esta colecta especial proporciona apoyo adicional a este muy importante esfuerzo. Por favor, sean generosos.

From https://austindiocese.org/special-collections

Parish Directory: We are in the process of completing

the Cathedral Parish Directory. If you are a registered and active parishioner and DO NOT WANT your information to be included in our parish directory, call Louis Barron, 512-476-6182, or email him at lbarron@smcaustin.org by June 3, 2019.

Directorio Parroquial: Estamos en el proceso de completar el Directorio Parroquial de la Catedral. Si usted es un feligrés registrado y active y NO DESEA que su informa-ción se incluya en nuestro directorio parroquial, llame a Louis Barron, 512-476-6182, o envíele un correo electrónico a lbarron@smcaustin.org antes del 3 de junio de 2019.

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A veces me pregunto acerca de la Santa María y las transi-ciones que experimentó cuando Jesús pasó por su pasión, resurrección y apariencias después. ¿Cuál fue su papel dentro de la comunidad de discípulos? A medida que hacían muchas preguntas sobre las apariciones del Señor Resucitado, comenzaron a avanzar hacia la novedad de la vida con la Resurrección. ¿Cómo manejó ella la ascensión de Jesús al cielo? ¿Hubo una sensación de pérdida y ganancia? ¿De qué manera el envío del Espíritu Santo en Pentecostés movió a todos los discípulos a un lugar de extrema alegría y a seguranza? Lo que queda claro en el libro de Hechos es que la alegría caracteriza a aquellos que han experimentado al Señor Resucitado. Esto será acompañado por un gran celo en Pentecostés. ¿Cómo mantenemos esta alegría de Pascua? Encuentro ánimo en las palabras de Jean-Pierre de Caussade en Abandono a la Divina Providencia, la clave en el título, a abandonarse a la voluntad del Padre, a través de la fe en el Hijo: “Trabajo, contemplación o oración, ya sea vocal o mental, activa o pasiva; la oración de fe o de comprensión; aquello que se distingue en especie, o dotado de gracia universal: todo no es nada, Señor, a menos que sea hecho y útil por Tu voluntad. Es a tu santa voluntad que me dedico y no a ninguna de estas cosas, por elevadas y sublimes que sean, porque es la perfección del corazón por la cual se da la gracia y no por la de la mente ". “La presencia de Dios que santifica nuestras almas es la morada de la Santísima Trinidad en lo más profundo de nuestros corazones cuando se someten a Su santa voluntad. El acto de la presencia de Dios hecho en la contemplación afecta esta unión íntima solo como otros actos que están de acuerdo con el orden de Dios ". En otras palabras, cada momento de nuestra existencia puede llenarse con la presencia de Dios. No tenemos más que rendirle el momento a Él, permitiéndole que tome nuestra rendición como un acto de abandono. Después de todo, ¿no nos enseña María que está bien confiar completa-mente en la voluntad del Padre misericordioso? Creo que esta disposición de abandono (no la confianza ciega, más bien una cooperación con la gracia para reconocer la bondad de Dios) es la clave para construir una base segura para una vida de alegría de Pascua. P. Tim

El Rincón del Rector

SMC SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS:

Sixth Annual Chant Camp: Stephen Maus (St. Augustine Choir) and Brooks Whitmore (Cathedral Organist), Instructors. June 3-7, 9:30-Noon, Bishops Hall $80/student or $125/family. Children, ages 6 and up with a desire to sing and learn about liturgy are welcome. Camp participants will sing at the June 9 Extraordinary Form Pentecost High Mass.

Organ Camp: Learn about “The King of Instruments” with Dr. Brooks Whitmore, Cathedral Organist, June 17-21, Middle/High School with prior keyboard experience; July 29-Aug 2, Elementary (prior keyboard experience welcome but not required) 1:30-4 p.m., Choir Loft, $75/student - no prior keyboard experience $100/student - prior keyboard experience (includes private lessons). Camp will include organ exploration, demonstration, and visits to other local instruments.

Contact Brooks Whitmore(bwhitmore@smcaustin.org) with questions and registration information for any of the camps. Let’s make it a musical summer!

Cathedral to host St. John Vianney Relic: The

Shrine of Ars, France, has entrusted to the Knights of Columbus the major relic of St. Jean Vianney’s incorrupt heart for a national tour in the U.S., from November 2018 through early June 2019. We will host the relic May 15 and May 16. Here is the schedule at our par ish: Wednesday, May 15 Veneration 10:00am-5:00pm Masses at 12:05pm (English) and 5:30pm (Traditional

Latin) Eucharistic Holy Hour will follow the 5:30pm Mass Thursday, May 16 Veneration 8:30am-noon

For more information: kofc.org/vianney

Public Square Rosary Rally: Join parishioners

Saturday, May 11, to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Our Lady’s first apparition to three children in Fatima, Portugal, which occurred May 13, 1917. Begin with 12:05pm Mass at the Cathedral; then gather outside in front, to walk together to the sidewalk in front of the State Capitol building. We will pray for the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, peace in the world, and for an end to abortion.

Are active as a Liturgical Minister at our parish—Extraordinary Minister, Lector, Sacristan, or Usher? You should be utilizing the Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP). Please attend one of two updated MSP trainings in the Donahue Center Cafeteria: Saturday, May 18, at 10:00am and Sunday, May 19, at 3:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Si usted es un ministro litúrgico active en nuestra Parroquia—un Ministro Extraordinario, Lector, Sacristán o Usher—debe utilizar el Programador de Ministerios Pro (MSP). Por favor asistir a una de las dos capacitaciones de MSP actualizadas en la cafetería del Donahue Center: sábado, 18 de mayo, a las 10:00 a.m. y domingo, 19 de mayo a las 3:00 p.m. Esperamos verlos allí.

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Come experience the ancient traditions and music of the Church. Propers for the Mass are in the Saint Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal located in the pew.

May 12, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Third Sunday after Easter. May Crowning & Fir st Holy Communion. Join us for our monthly potluck gathering in the Bishops Hall after Mass. All are welcome. Wednesday, May 15, 5:30pm—Low Mass—In conjunc-tion with the Relic Pilgrimage of St. Jean Vianney’s Incorrupt Heart. Mass followed by Euchar istic Holy Hour. May 19, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Fourth Sunday after Easter. Blessing of religious items after Mass.

Latin phrase of the week: Ego sum pastor bonus: et cognosco oves meas, et cognoscunt me meæ. I am the good shepherd: and I know my sheep, and mine know me. John 10:14

To receive news and updates about the TLM, visit our website: AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Facebook: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.

Traditional Latin Mass

READINGS FOR WEEK OF MAY 5: Sun ........ Acts 5:27-32,40b-41/Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13/Rv 5:11-14 /Jn 21:1-19 Mon ....... Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24,26-27,29-30/Jn 6:22-29 Tues ...... Acts 7:51—8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4,6ab,7b,8a,17,21ab/ Jn 6:30-35 Wed ....... Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a,4-7a/Jn 6:35-40 Thurs ..... Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9,16-17,20/Jn 6:44-51 Fri .......... Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1b-2/Jn 6:52-59 Sat ......... Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-17/Jn 6:60-69 Sun ........ Acts 13:14,43-52/Ps 100:1-2,3,5/Rv 7:9,14b-17/ Jn 10:27-30 OBSERVANCES FOR WEEK OF MAY 5: Sun ........ 3rd Sunday of Easter Fri .......... St. Damien de Veuster, Priest Next Sun..4th Sunday after Easter; Mother’s Day; World Day of Prayer for Vocations

La Corresponsabilidad Diaria

Me impresiona cómo Jesús se dirige a los discípulos en el capítulo 21 de Juan. Han estado pescando toda la noche, y cuando llega el amanecer, Jesús pregunta: "Muchachos, ¿han pescado algo?" No habían atrapado nada, por lo que Él les dice qué hacer para llenar sus redes. Estos muchachos pensaban que sabían más, pero no pudieron hacer el trabajo hasta que escucharon a Jesús. Como un niño que necesita un padre, estos primeros seguidores de Jesús estaban aprendiendo que la verdadera madurez de la fe requiere confiar y escuchar al Maestro.

El modo de vida de la corresponsabilidad nos exige una cierta madurez de discipulado. Al igual que un niño aún no está listo para ser padre, un discípulo inmaduro aún no puede estar listo para sacrificarse sin importar el costo o entender el verdadero valor de su generosidad. Entonces, todos los días, somos desafiados y llamados a responder, a veces incluso con poco costo para nosotros mismos. Pero cada paso, no importa cuán pequeño sea, trae consigo crecimiento. Estamos creciendo no solo en madurez, sino también en la capacidad de confiar en Dios y en cómo escuchar el llamado.

¿Qué tan maduro eres en tu fe? ¿Cuánta confianza tienes en Jesucristo? ¿Con qué frecuencia haces una pausa para escuchar las instrucciones de tu maestro? La noche ha terminado y el amanecer está sobre ti. Reflexiona sobre el fruto visible de tu corresponsabilidad y luego escucha las palabras de Jesús. –Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Everyday Stewardship

I am struck by how Jesus addresses the disciples in the 21st chapter of John. They have been fishing all night, and when the dawn comes, Jesus asks, "Children, have you caught anything to eat?" They hadn't caught a thing, so he tells them what to do to finally fill their nets. These children thought they knew best, but they couldn't get the job done until they listened to Jesus. Like a child who needs a parent, these early followers of Jesus were learning that real maturity of faith requires trusting in and listening to the Teacher.

The stewardship way of life demands of us a certain maturi-ty of discipleship. Just as a child is not yet ready to be a parent, an immature disciple may not yet be ready to sacrifice regardless of the cost or understand the true value of his generosity. So every day, we are challenged and called to respond, sometimes even with little cost to ourselves. But each step, no matter how small, brings with it growth. We are growing not only in maturity, but in the ability to trust in God and how to listen for the call as well.

How mature are you in your faith? How much trust do you have in Jesus Christ? How often do you pause to listen to the instructions of your Teacher? The night is now over, and the dawn is upon you. Reflect on the visible fruit of your stewardship, and then listen for the words of Jesus. – Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Priests to attend annual summer gathering May 28-30—Please note there will be only 6:30am Mass

on Tuesday, May 28, and recitation of the Rosary at 11:30am all three days but no other Masses and no confessions. Regular Mass and confession schedule will resume Friday, May 31.

Sacerdotes para asistir a la reunión anual de verano 28-30 de mayo: Tenga en cuenta que solo habrá una misa de las 6:30am el martes 28 de mayo y la recitación del Rosario a las 11:30 a.m. los tres días, pero no habrá otras misas ni ninguna confesiones. El horario regular de misas y confesiones se reanudara el Viernes 31 de mayo.

Miguel Flores will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate

Saturday, May 18, 10:30am-12:30pm, St. William Church, Round Rock.

All are invited!

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas May 5, 2019

Vocation Discernment

Pray for those from the Cathedral currently discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Sister Maria Paula (Amanda Fuentes), novice, Dominican Sisters

of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI Rev. Deacon Henry Finch, Pontifical College Josephinum Miguel Flores, St. Mary’s Seminary Maxwell Garrison, Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest Nathan Leonard, Our Lady of Clark Creek Abbey Alex Odom, seminarian at Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin Br. Sawyer Sellers, Our Lady of Clark Creek Abbey Br. Augustine Marie Peter (Ryan Schultz), Canons Regular of St. Thomas Aquinas Ladd Spears-Saint Mary of the Assumption, Taylor, TX

Adult Discernment Dinner: Tuesday, May 7, 7:00-9:00pm, St.

Charles Borromeo House, 905 Duncan Lane, Austin 78705. These discernment dinners are an awesome reminder that we're not alone in our pursuit of holiness! RSVP online at https://godiscalling.me/discernment-events/2018/11/14/discernment-dinner.

Respect for Life

Word of Life for May 2019— “Jesus, Lord of

Life, transform the hearts of all elected leaders to

recognize that infanticide is wrong and must not be tolerated. Open hearts and minds to recognize and defend the precious gift of every human life.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Prayer for an End to Infanticide” _________________________________________________________

“Jesús, Señor de la Vida, transforma el Corazón de todos los dirigentes electos para que reconozcan que el infanticidio esta mal y no debe tolerarse. Te pedimos que abras los corazones y mentes para que reconozcan y defiendan el don Preciado de cada vida humana”.

Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB “Oración para ponerle fin al infanticidio”

Bulletin Ads

Thank You, Sponsors! Because of you, we

are able to receive our bulletins at no charge to our parish from LPi. Tina from LPi is working to increase our bulletin sponsorship. Feel free to contact Tina @ 512-431-9413 or twatson4@lpi.com. Place a business sponsor-ship; “In Loving Memory” blessings, or “Thank You” acknowledgements in the bulletin.

¡Agradecemos a nuestros patrocinadores! Gracias a ellos, recibimos nuestros boletines parroquiales sin costo de LPi. Tina, la represen-tante de LPi está trabajando con nuestra parro-quia para aumentar patrocinio del boletín. Para poner un anuncio para su negocio o un anuncio "En memoria de" para su sus seres queridos fallecidos, comuníquese con Tina al 512-431-9413 o al twatson4@lpi.com.

Howdy all, Alex Odom here, that inordinately tall seminarian you’ve seen around the Cathedral campus since the beginning of last summer. I’m sad to say that our time together is coming to an end rather soon. Sunday the 19th of May will be my last day here helping out with the parish Masses and liturgical coordinating. I would, therefore, like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your dedica-tion to God and his Church. I have found this parish to be highly supportive in my time here as the seminarian and pray that you will continue to be supportive of your priests and seminarians in the future. Please pray for me as I continue my journey in pursuit of God’s will for my life. Know that I will keep you and your journey in my own prayers. God bless, Alex