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 have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.

No

one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You

are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends,

because I have told you everything I have heard from my

Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed

you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.

This

I command you: love one another. (New American Bible, Jn 15:11–17).

Last week in this column I spoke about the movement inward, interior prayer, the willingness to set aside —perhaps as a Lenten practice—time in prayer each day. This is how we train ourselves to be open to God’s love and grace.

Indeed, it is not possible to live the Christian life without prayer! The journey has both inward and outward dimensions.

Who authors our particular vocations? We find ourselves called to many beautiful, challenging and rich vocations: marriage; fatherhood/motherhood (this can also be spiritual); active religious life; contemplative religious life; the permanent diaconate; the ministerial priesthood. It is the Lord who calls us, who authors these vocations. He draws us more deeply into the Father’s love through our particular vocations, through those activities which are the daily grist of these vocations. And our vocations are grounded in the sacraments. Who is active in the sacraments, always meeting us there with our faith? Jesus.

We must take time to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, the Master Teacher. We learn then to follow, wherever he leads. In today’s Gospel he leads a select, inner group of disciples up the mountain, Mt. Tabor where his glory shines forth in Transfiguration. And there he is met by pilgrims from an earlier age, Moses and Elijah. From this point forward in Luke’s Gospel he sets his face towards Jerusalem. This is a long journey, as Mt. Tabor is in the region of Galilee, to the north. The journey would take Jesus back south to the desert, then up to the hills of Jerusalem. It would take him to the Cross, the place that becomes the wellspring of salvation as his Blood and Water flow from the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He does not go the journey alone, but with his disciples, fellow pilgrims.

I share a couple of pictures from Mt. Tabor here: the one of the beautiful church on top of the mountain, where sunlight enters through windows to remind of the transfigured glory of our Lord. The other, of a pilgrim who was called, like each one of us, to a particular vocation. The interesting things about pilgrims? They do not travel alone! Yes - this is a selfie, however, the other pilgrims I traveled with were quietly making their way back to our bus. As we journey this road of repentance let us continue to seek the Lord where He may be found. Yes, we enter into the interior in prayer, but we always journey together. Those we sit next to at Mass on Sunday are fellow pilgrims. Those we have a great

Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, MARCH 18

6:30pm.. C.S. Lewis Book Study, Sheehan 7:00pm.. Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 12:05pm. St. Joseph Celebration Mass & potluck, Cathedral/Bishops Hall 5:00pm.. Gala Planning Committee, library 5:45pm.. CFF RCIA child care, Pre-K3 classroom, Donahue Center 6:00pm.. RCIA class, Donahue Cafeteria 6:00pm.. Campaign meeting, Bishops Hall

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 3:30pm... CSSM faculty meeting, library 4:00pm... Schola solo rehearsal, Sheehan 5:00pm... Schola rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... TOV Ministry, Donahue Cafeteria 6:30pm... Catholicism Pivotal Players film series, Pre-K3 Classroom 6:30pm... Pastoral Council, library 7:30pm.. St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 12:00pm. Classical Model Education Committee, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... Holy Week rehearsal, Donahue Gym 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

11:30am-1:15pm.Lenten Lunches, Bishops Hall 5:00pm... Lenten Fish Fry Dinner, Bishops Hall 5:30pm... Mother-Son Game Night, DC Cafeteria 7:00pm... Stations of the Cross, Cathedral

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 8:00am.. CSSM Entrance Assessments, Pre-K classroom 11:00am.Legion of Mary, Sheehan 11:00am .Catholic Daughters, Bishops Hall 1:00pm.. Opus Angelorum Study Group, 1:30pm.. Historical Tour of Cathedral

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 8:00am... Sunday Breakfast (Knights of Columbus), Bishops Hall 10:45am..CFF classes 3:00pm... Hispanic Community Gathering, Bishops Hall 5:00pm…SJLMS coffee, Donahue Cafeteria 5:15pm... St. Augustine Youth Choir rehearsal, Sheehan & CSSM Music Room

affinity for and with whom we share deeply our faith: fellow pilgrims. Strangers in the store, on the bus, driving past us on the high-way: fellow pilgrims or perhaps future pilgrims. His love takes root deep within and then calls us outwards towards and with others. Perhaps we could pause a moment the next time we are at Saint Mary Cathedral and consider, who is the fellow pilgrim to my left or right? Have I taken a moment to pray for them, to greet them, to recognize in them the image of God? Maybe I am reciprocating their prayer for me! Fr. Tim

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Mass Intentions

Monday, March 18 6:30am….....thanksgiving to St. Michael 12:05pm.…………….Faithful Departed

Tuesday, March 19 6:30am……………………...Madere family 12:05pm.…………….Faithful Departed

Wednesday, March 20 6:30am….....thanksgiving to St. Michael 8:30am………...Ken & Therese Ruddy† 12:05pm……………………Kathy Diaz

Thursday, March 21 6:30am………………………….Sam N 12:05pm……..Martin Esteban Aleman†

Friday, March 22 6:30am…………………….Juan Franco 12:05pm…...thanksgiving to St. Gabriel

Saturday, March 23 12:05pm…………all clergy & religious 5:30pm……….Gonzalo & Julia Lopez†

Sunday, March 24 8:00am………………….Kathy Thomas 9:30am ……………Anne Kouri Fayad† Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm……………………Eva Johnson 3:30pm…………..Joshua Luke Escalona 5:30pm…………….Anne Kouri Fayad†

Stewardship & Development

Second Sunday of Lent

Offertory Collection (week of 3-10-19)

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

First Collections and Mail ................ $ 41,289 Over $ 19,789

No Second Collection

FY 2018 Year-to-Date Budget .............. $774,000 FY 2018 Regular Weekly Offerings ..... $776,358 Over $ 2,358

Attendance ............ ………………….... 1,415

Saint Mary Cathedral Catholic Endowment (a/o 1-31-2019) ……...$ 19,570

Ave Maria Gift Shop Debt Balance (a/o 10-20-2018)……………………$ 9,679 Your purchases at the 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 Second Collection March 23-24, 2019

Cathedral School of Saint Mary

SANCTUARY CANDLE In loving memory of

Martin Esteban Aleman March 17-March 30, 2019

those who have died: Sergio Zaula

those in need of healing: * Mark Anthony Acosta, Jerry Aksland, Lily Aldred, Kay Alonso, Benjamin Lee Alvarado, Ryan Arredondo, Ilene Baer, Rosalinda Barajas, Ebodia Bautista, Robert Barrera, Ira Bearden, Bobbie Jean, Reef Bonsmann, Betty Brown, Courtney Brown, Brian Burditt, Jessica Burrola, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Dr. Roseanne Butera, Aaron Carroll, Baby Drew Carter, Cathy Castaneda, Betty Cravens, Felix Cuellar, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Brandon Durieux, J. C. Ernst, Lillie Flores, Tom Flores, Dorothy Fuller, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Isabel Grace Gonzales, Mary Gott, Sammy Greco, Greer Family, Eloisa Harkrider, Hope Herrera, Lillian Eve Herrera, Herrera Family, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Angel Hyder, Chuck Jehlen, Sherry Joseph, Hee-Jung Kim, Helen Kouri, Molly Lane, Peggy Lee, Rachel Leigh, Sandra Lewis, Eric Limones, Isabel Magallanes, Richard Maldonado, David Mallak, Linda Marie, Richard Martin, Liz Mayer & Baby, Lynette Mayer, Patrice McClintic, Sharon McGuire, Kerry McKesson, Richard John Mcklintok, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Patrick & Grace Miller, Lupe Moncebaiz, Veronica Moore, Chandois Norton, Ludwicka Norton, David Organ, 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, Robinson Family, Linda Romo, Billie Rushin, Chloe Sanders, Marrlene Sato, Preena Scergill, Iris Sizemore, Kazuko Smith, Kelly Smith, Gabriel Soto, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Lena Torres, Jesse Trevino, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry Trevino, Eugenio Valdez, Bernard Vasek, Amiee Vassilli, Ennovy Vester, Jesse Vielma, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Deanna Wheeler, Cicely White & children, Victoria Williams, Wendy Woodruff, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala

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

* Call parish office when names of the living can be taken off the prayer list.

Please pray for...

Priests’ Lenten Day of Prayer: On Thursday, March 28, there will be 6:30 a.m. Mass but no confessions from 11:00am-noon, and no 12:05pm Mass as all our priests will be off-campus attending the Lenten Day of Prayer. Día de oración cuaresmal para los sacerdotes: El jueves, 28 de marzo, habrá una misa a las 6:30 a.m. pero no habrán confesiones ni la misa a las 12:05 pm. Nuestros sacerdotes asistirán a un día de oración cuaresmal fuera del campus.

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Faith Enrichment

C. S. Lewis Book Study, 6:30pm in the Sheehan Room. Perelandra, the second in Lewis’ acclaimed Space Trilogy continues the adventures of Dr. Ransom. Contact Dcn. Vince, 512-576-4788.

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players. As a follow-on to The Catholicism Project, Bishop Robert Barron is on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church's most influential people. This is a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Sheehan Room. Ends May 1. No fee. Questions? Contact Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.

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

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 Cheri-lyn Young, 512-992-2948. Child care available.

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.

LENTEN FRIDAYS—Plan to join us:

Lenten lunches beginning at 11:30am, to 1:15pm in Bishops Hall; March 22 sponsor—FAITH (vets group). Lenten fish fry dinners—5:00-6:30pm, in Bishops Hall; Stations of the Cross—7:00pm in the Cathedral

LOS VIERNES DE LA CUARESMA:

Comidas de cuaresma a partir de las 11:30am en el Salón de los Obispos. Almuerzo termina a las 1:15pm.

5:00-6:30pm—Cena de pescado frito, en el Salón de los Obispos.

7:00pm Las Vía Crucis en la Catedral.

Total Consecration 10th anniversary in our diocese! Join many throughout our diocese to collectively

make or renew our “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary” at a special Rosary and Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord, Monday, Mar. 25, 6:00pm, in the Cathedral. Celebration will be in conjunction with the Texas Confer-ence of Catholic Bishops' Advocacy Day Mass. Please visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org for more information. La Consagración Total décimo aniversario en nuestra diócesis! Únase a muchos en nuestra diócesis para hacer o renovar colectivamente nuestra “Total Consagración a Jesús a través de María” durante una Rosario y Misa especial el día de la Anunciación del Señor el día Lunes, 25 de marzo a las 6:00pm en la Catedral. La celebración será en conjunto con la Misa del día de la Intervención de la Conferencia de Obispos de Texas. Visite www.TexasTo JesusThroughMary.org para mayor información.

To participate in the 2019 “St. Vincent de Paul Help Fight Hunger Challenge”:

1. WRITE a check to SVdP Fight Hunger by April 30, and place in a pink envelope found in the pews and narthex;

2. DROP the envelope in the Sunday collection basket or return to the parish office,

3. OR give electronically, by visiting www.smcaustin.org. Designate your funds by typing “SVdP Fight Hunger” in the Special Giving Opportunities.

Your participation enables St. Vincent de Paul to stock the food pantry and feed families in need throughout the year.

Join prayer for Christian Marriage at the St. Joseph

Public Square Rosary Rally Saturday, Mar. 23, after 12:05pm Mass. After Mass gather outside the main Cathedral entrance and walk together to the front of the State Capitol to pray for Our Lady’s intercession to protect God’s design for marriage. All are invited.

Cathedral Historical Tour: Bring friends and family

Saturday, March 23, immediately following 12:05pm Mass, to learn the fascinating history of our beautiful church. There is no cost, and the tour is open to everyone.

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Les he dicho todas estas cosas para que mi alegría esté en ustedes y su alegría sea completa. Este es mi mandamiento: que se amen unos a otros como yo los he amado. No hay amor más grande que dar la vida por sus amigos, y son ustedes mis amigos, si cumplen lo que les mando. Ya no les llamo servidores, porque un servidor no sabe lo que hace su patrón. Los llamo amigos, porque les he dado a conocer todo lo que aprendí de mi Padre. Ustedes no me eligieron a mí; he sido yo quien los eligió a ustedes y los preparé para que vayan y den fruto, y ese fruto permanezca. Así es como el Padre les concederá todo lo que le pidan en mi Nombre. Ámense los unos a los otros: esto es lo que les mando." (Evangelio según San Juan, 15: 11-17)

La semana pasada en esta columna hablé sobre lo que pasa dentro de nosotros, la oración interior, la voluntad de hacer todo a un lado, tal vez como una práctica de Cuaresma, y tomar el tiempo para hacer oración cada día. Y así estar abiertos y listos al amor y la gracia de Dios. De hecho, ¡no es posible vivir la vida cristiana sin la oración! El viaje tiene dimensiones tanto internas como externas.

¿Quién define nuestras vocaciones en particular? En nuestra vida somos llamados a varias vocaciones hermosas, desafiantes y enriquecedoras: como el matrimonio; la paternidad / la maternidad (esto también puede ser espiritual); vida religiosa activa; la vida religiosa contemplativa; el diaconado permanente; El sacerdocio ministerial. El Señor es quien nos llama y es el autor de estas vocaciones. Él nos acerca con profundidad al amor del Padre a través de nuestras vocaciones y a través de aquellas actividades diarias que ayudan a abastecer nuestras vocaciones. Nuestras vocaciones están fundamentadas en los sacramentos. ¿Quién está activo en los sacramentos, y que siempre está allí para encontrarnos con nuestra fe? Jesús.

Debemos tomarnos el tiempo para conocer la voz del Buen Pastor, el Maestro de maestros. Aprendemos entonces a seguirlo, dondequiera que él nos lleve. En el Evangelio de hoy, nos cuenta que el Señor lleva grupo selecto de discípulos a la cima de la montaña, el Monte Tabor, donde resplandece su gloria en la Transfiguración. Y allí se encuentra con peregrinos de una época anterior, Moisés y Elías. Desde este punto en adelante, en el Evangelio de Lucas, él pone su rostro hacia Jerusalén. Este es un largo viaje, como el monte. Tabor se encuentra en la región de Galilea, al norte. El viaje llevaría a Jesús de regreso al sur, al desierto, y luego a las colinas de Jerusalén. Lo llevaría a la Cruz, el lugar que se convierte en la fuente de la salvación a medida que su Sangre y Agua fluyen del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Él no hace el viaje solo, sino con sus discípulos, compañeros peregrinos.

Les comparto un par de fotos (ver pagina 2) de ese monte. Aquí en el Tabor: en la hermosa iglesia que está en la cima de la montaña, donde la luz del sol entra por las ventanas para recordar la gloria transfigurada de nuestro Señor. El otro, de un peregrino que fue llamado, como cada uno de nosotros, a una vocación particular. ¿Las cosas interesantes sobre los peregrinos? ¡No viajan solos! Ver EL RINCÓN DEL RECTOR pág. 6

El Rincón del Rector ORDINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:

With great joy, I wish to inform you that Miguel Flores has petitioned for the Order of Deacon in the Diocese of Austin through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, on May 18, 2019, at St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock, Texas. On behalf of the Church, I want to thank you, the people of his home parish, for your generous support of Miguel. It is through your prayers, encouragement, and support that there are many vocations to the priesthood.

Please keep Miguel and all seminarians in your daily prayers. If you have any grave concerns affecting his ordi-nation to the Transitional Diaconate, please contact me at the Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Austin at (512) 949-2405. Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Jonathan Raia, Vocation Director, Diocese of Austin

ANUNCIO DE ORDENACIÓN: Es con gran alegría que anuncio que Miguel Flores ha pedido ordenación al diaconato a través de invocar al Espíritu Santo y la imposición de manos por el obispo Joe S. Vásquez. La ceremonia tomará lugar el 18 de Mayo en la iglesia St. William en Round Rock, Texas. De parte de la Iglesia, les agradezco a ustedes, los feligreses de la parroquia de Miguel, por su generoso apoyo de él. A través de sus oraciones y apoyo tenemos muchas vocaciones al sacerdocio. Por favor, guarden a Miguel y a los demás seminarios en sus oraciones diarias. Si hay alguna preocupación que afecta a su ordenación, llámame en la oficina diocesana de vocaciones en Austin al (512) 949-2405. Sinceramente en Cristo, Rev. Jonathan Raia, Director de vocaciones en la diócesis de Austin.

READINGS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 17: Sun ........ Gn 15:5-12,17-18/Ps 27:1,7-9,13-14/Phil 3:17—4:1/ Lk 9:28b-36 Mon ...... Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8-9,11,13/Lk 6:36-38 Tues ...... 2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16/Ps 89:2-5,27,29/ Rom 4:13,16-18,22/Lk 2:41-51a Wed ...... Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6,14-16/Mt 20:17-28 Thurs ..... Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4,6/Lk 16:19-31 Fri ......... Gn 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28a/Ps 105:16-21/ Mt 21:33-43,45-46 Sat ......... Mi 7:14-15,18-20/Ps 103:1-4,9-12/Lk 15:1-3,11-32 Sun .......... Ex 3:1-8a,13-15/Ps 103:1-4,6-8,11/1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12/ Lk 13:1-9

OBSERVANCES FOR WEEK OF MARCH 17: Sun ........ Second Sunday of Lent; St. Patrick’s Day Mon ...... St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Tues ...... St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sat ......... St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Next Sun…...3rd Sunday of Lent ©LPi

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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.

March 24, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Third Sunday of Lent. March 31, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Latin phrase of the week: Ad te levavi oculos meos, qui habitas in cælis. To thee have I lifted up my eyes, who dwellest in heaven. Psalm 122.1

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

Where do you live? I live in North Carolina. There I pay tax-es, own a home, and belong to a parish. North Carolina is in the United States, so I also abide by federal laws, pay taxes, and vote for candidates in all sorts of elections. I identify as an American and try my best to meet certain expectations placed on me by the government, state, and fellow Ameri-cans. I do certain things because of my identity.

Paul wrote to the Philippians, "Our citizenship is in heaven." Being a U.S. citizen living in North Carolina places certain requirements on me. How many of us "citizens of heaven" take seriously the expectations and requirements of that citizenship? Sometimes we act like nothing is truly required of us.

Stewardship as a way of life requires us to take seriously what it means to be a citizen of heaven. We are called to fol-low the laws of the land we live in on this earth, but we are called to adhere to an even greater authority. Whether it be our call to act with charity and love or to follow the precepts of the Church, we must take seriously our status as citizen.

Unfortunately, many don't take seriously their citizenship on this earth either. People have given their very lives so that we may have to freedom to be citizens of our country and our state. Of course, many people have died for the citizenship of heaven as well. So it comes down to the question, who are you and to whom do you belong? -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Everyday Stewardship

¿Dónde vives? Yo vivo en Carolina del Norte. Ahí pago impuestos, soy dueño de una casa y pertenezco a una parro-quia. Carolina del Norte está en los Estados Unidos, por lo que también cumplo con las leyes federales, pago impuestos y voto por candidatos en todo tipo de elecciones. Me identifi-co como estadounidense y hago todo lo posible para cumplir con ciertas expectativas que me han impuesto el gobierno, el estado y los compatriotas. Hago ciertas cosas por mi identi-dad.

Pablo escribió a los filipenses: "Nosotros somos ciudadanos del cielo". Ser un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos que vive en Carolina del Norte me exige ciertos requisitos. ¿Cuántos de nosotros "ciudadanos del cielo" tomamos en serio las expectativas y requisitos de esa ciudadanía? A veces actua-mos como si nada fuera realmente requerido de nosotros.

La corresponsabilidad como una forma de vida requiere que tomemos en serio lo que significa ser un ciudadano del cielo. Estamos llamados a seguir las leyes de la patria en donde vivimos en esta tierra, pero estamos llamados ha adherirnos a una autoridad aún mayor. Ya sea nuestro llamado a actuar con caridad y amor o a seguir los preceptos de la Iglesia, de-bemos tomar en serio nuestro estatus como ciudadanos.

Desafortunadamente, muchos tampoco toman en serio su ciudadanía en esta tierra. Personas han dado sus vidas para que nosotros podamos tener la libertad de ser ciudadanos de nuestro país y nuestro estado. Por supuesto, muchas personas también han muerto por la ciudadanía del cielo. Así que todo se reduce a la pregunta, ¿quién eres y a quién le perteneces? -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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Sí, esta es una selfie, sin embargo, los otros peregrinos con los que viajé regresaban en silencio a nuestro autobús. A medida que avanzamos en este camino de arrepentimiento, sigamos buscando al Señor donde se pueda encontrar. Aunque nos profundizamos en nuestro interior en oración, no olvidemos que siempre viajamos juntos. Aquellos con quienes nos sentamos en la misa del domingo son compañeros peregrinos. Aquellos por quienes tenemos una gran afinidad y con quienes compartimos profundamente nuestra fe: compañeros peregrinos. Extraños en la tienda, en el autobús, los que pasan junto a nosotros en la carretera: compañeros peregrinos o quizás futuros peregrinos. Su amor se arraiga en lo profundo, y luego nos llama a ir afuera y alcanzar a los demás. Tal vez podamos detenernos un momento la próxima vez que estemos en la Catedral de Santa María y consideremos, ¿quién es el compañero peregrino a mi izquierda o derecha? ¿He tomado un momento para orar por ellos, saludarlos, reconocer en ellos la imagen de Dios? ¡Tal vez estoy correspondiendo su oración por mí! P. Tim

Ashes to Easter is an annual Lenten Mission project

that supports local missionary efforts in and outside the Diocese of Austin. Boxes are located in the narthex; take one home during Lent, place your alms inside and pray for missions worldwide. Boxes will be collected on Easter Sunday.

La Campaña Misionera diocesana De las Cenizas a la Pascua ha comenzado. Cada familia está invitada a recoger una cajita. Deposite algunas monedas durante la Cuaresma, y ore por las misiones en todo el mundo. Devuelve tus cajitas el domingo de Pascua.

The 2019 Mass Intention Book currently has open

dates/times for scheduling a Mass for your loved one. Call Jessica at the parish office, 512-476-6182, Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm, if you would like to schedule a Mass intention.

El Rincón del Rector

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas March 17, 2019

Vocation Discernment

Beyond our Parish

The Father’s Heart: This retreat is open to all single young adults, ages

18-35 years old and will include experiences with Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, teachings on prayer, three days of silence and individual spiritual direction. Wednesday, Mar. 20, 5:00pm to Sunday, Mar. 24, noon, at Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center, Burnet. The cost for college students: $100; for non-students: $175—covers lodging, food and supplies. Register: https://godiscalling.me/discernment-events/2019/3/20/silent-retreat-for-college-students-and-young-adults

Women’s Discernment Dinner: Wednesday, Mar. 27, 7:00pm-

8:30pm, St. Vincent de Paul Par ish, Austin. All single young women (ages 17-35) are invited to dinner with our various host communities each month. You’ll have the wonderful opportunity to hear these sisters’ stories of joy and delight as well as hear their wisdom on discernment. Continue your discernment surrounded by a community of like-minded women. No cost for this event. RSVP online at https://godiscalling.me/discernment-events/2019/2/20/womens-discernment-dinner

St. Mary’s Academy of Austin Alumnae! You are invited to the annual All-Years Spring Reunion Luncheon to be held Saturday, Apr. 13, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, at Maggiano ’s Little Italy Restau-rant in the Domain Shopping Center, Austin. RSVP to Nancy Stevens Hrin by April 2 at TNEJS@aol.com or 512-837-3658.

Regina Caeli Academy Touring Event: Monday, Apr. 1, at 10:30am, 11819 IH 35 S, Austin 78747. Join our exciting mission to form the next generation of Catholics! Regina Caeli Academy provides a classical, hybrid education in the Catholic tradition. Pre-K3-12th grade students attend Socratic, hands-on classes two days a week and homeschool on the remaining days. Event includes tour, classroom observation and Q&A. Children welcome! RSVP to khaygood.aus@rcahybrid.org or call 512-524-6764. www.rcahybrid.org

Prayer for an end to infanticide. The U. S. Senate recently failed to

pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act—legislation that prohibits infanticide by ensuring that a child born alive following an attempted abortion would receive the same degree of care to preserve her or his life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age. Please join us in prayer for an end to infanticide. Note: To determine your senators’ votes on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, go to: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/born-alive-bill.cfm

Oración para ponerle fin al infanticidio. El Senado de Estados Unidos recientemente no adoptó la Ley Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection [Ley de Protección a Sobrevivientes de Abortos Nacidos Vivos], legislación que prohíbe el infanticidio al asegurar que un niño que haya nacido vivo después de un intento de aborto reciba el mismo grado de atención para preservar su vida y salud que cualquier otro niño que nazca vivo a la misma edad gestacional. Recemos juntos para pedir el fin del infanticidio. Nota: Para determinar los votos de sus senadores para la ley Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, visite: www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/born-alive-bill.cfm.

From United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

unPLANNED the movie: On March

29, the movie based on Abby Johnson’s book unPLANNED will be released in theaters around the diocese. It tells Abby’s story of conversion from her work with Planned Parenthood, leading eventually to her director-ship. After a shift, she realized their goals were not consistent with her belief that this was a way of helping women in crisis. Ulti-mately, she came to the full realization of what she’d been a part of all those years. To find out where you can see the movie, follow this link and add your zip code in the search box: https://unplannedtickets.com/ Remember the first weekend is decisive for to determining whether to keep the film in theaters.

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