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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Solemnity of Our Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
As of 11/14/2016:
Campaign Goal: $2,526,000.00
Amount Pledged to Date: $ 2,465,132.60
Amount Paid to Date: $1,697,153.04
Pledges/One-time Donations: 524
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www.smcaustin.org
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 CSSM Thanksgiving Holiday through Nov. 25 7:00pm... Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 6:00pm... RCIA, DC Cafeteria
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 No Activities or Ministry Meetings Scheduled
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Thanksgiving Cathedral Office Closed. 10:00am.. Thanksgiving Day Mass No Confessions, 6:30am, 12:05pm Masses, or 11:30am Rosary. No Activities or Ministry Meetings Scheduled
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Cathedral Office Closed. No 6:30am Mass 11:00am-12 Noon Confessions 12:05pm. Daily Mass No Activities or Ministry Meetings Scheduled
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Regular Saturday Mass & Confession Schedule No Activities or Ministry Meetings Scheduled
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 First Sunday of Advent 8:00am… Sunday Breakfast (Knights of Columbus), Bishops Hall 10:45am.. Catholic Faith Formation Potluck, DC Cafeteria 4:30-5:00pm...SJLMS Coffee, Bishops Hall 5:00pm... St. Augustine Youth Choir Rehearsal— Sheehan & DC Cafeteria
Weekly Calendar
Ave Maria Gift Shop Hours of Operation
Wednesday-Saturday 11am-1pm Sundays 11am-2pm
Gift Shop closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 24-25
A volunteer ministry of Saint Mary Cathedral
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
Dec. 2, 10:00am-12:00 Noon. Can you spend some time devoted to silent prayer and adoration with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament? If so, enter your name on the sign-up sheet on the table in the east entrance of the Cathedral.
Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento viernes, 2 de diciembre, 10:00am a 12:00 horas.
Thanksgiving Schedule at the Cathedral
Thursday, Nov. 24: 10:00am Thanksgiving Mass No 6:30am or 12:05pm Daily Masses or Confessions
Friday, Nov. 25: No 6:30am Mass 11:00am-12 Noon Confessions 12:05pm Daily Mass
Cathedral Office will be closed Thursday and Fr iday, Nov. 24-25. Office will reopen Monday, Nov. 28.
Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Collection this weekend provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD’s grants improve education, support economic develop-ment, and create affordable housing in low-income neighbor-hoods. Please give generously to the CCHD Collection.
La colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) proporciona fondos para grupos que oca-sionan cambios duraderos y ayudan y respaldan a los pobres en los Estados Unidos. Los donativos de CCHD mejoran la
educación, financian el desarrollo económico y crean viviendas asequibles en vecindarios de bajos recursos. Por favor, contribuya a la colecta para CCHD.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to
their monthly meeting at 7:00 pm, Monday, Nov. 28 in Bishop's Hall. There will be a guest speaker making a presentation on the Schoenstatt Marian Shrine. “Schoenstatt is an international Catholic movement of education and spiritual formation.” (www.schoenstatt.us) This is an
excellent way to prepare for Advent. Rosary at 6:30pm; light refresh-ments. For more information contact Margaret Myers at 512-689-7911.
Starting the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27, the Second Collection will be taken up immediately after the First Collection.
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Monday, November 21 6:30am………………………Madere Family 12:05pm…………..Martin Esteban Aleman†
Tuesday, November 22 6:30am………………………Tawny Martin† 12:05pm…………………….Cecilia Murphy
Wednesday, November 23 6:30am…………………..Gertrude Sullivan† 12:05pm…………………..Ronald Haggard†
Thursday, November 24 10:00am……………………….Betty Fairey†
Friday, November 25 12:30pm……………………...Roy LaVigne†
Saturday, November 26 12:05pm…………………………..Dominic† 5:30pm………………Mike & Mary Sustaita
Sunday, November 27 8:00am……………………Charlene Linney† 9:30am……………………...Faithful Departed 12:00pm …………….Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm……………………………Dominic† 3:30pm………………………Madere Family 5:30pm………………...Ann & Tony Fayad†
Mass Intentions
November 20, 2016
Please pray for: Christina Barron Almaguer, Esther Baltierra, Ebodia Bautista, Reef Bonsmann, Betty Brown, Juan Burrola, Sr., Susan Campbell, Aaron Carroll, Russell Cherry, John Cobb, Luis Constantin, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Janet Elman, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Magdalena Gonzalez, Mary Gott, Gabriela Gray & Family, Sammy Greco, K. Gressett, Marc Griffin, Eloisa Harkrider, Lillian Eve Herrera, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Ledesma Family, Roslyn Limones, David Mallak, San Juanita Martinez, Consuelo Medina, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Fabio Morales, Sr., Chandoice Norton, Ludwicka Norton, Gary Porfirio, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Virginia Pratt, Carol Richardson, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Maria Catarina Rosales, Chloe Sanders, Jennifer Sanford, Marrlene Sato, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry Trevino, Amiee Vassilli, Jesse Vielma, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Cicely White & children, Dot Wilkinson, Bob Wommack, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala
Please pray for our honored loved in the military: 1LT Kyra Barone Capt. David McGuire LT Nicholas Naquin Capt. Mary E. Boyle Capt. Lawrence McNamara Sgt. Kenneth A. Saffell PFC Andrew DiCarlo 1LT Patrick McPhee Capt. Sean Snook 1LT Cory Houck Christopher Mercado, USAF LT Ladd Spears, USN HN2 Jinuel Jehlen Capt. Chris Morrow Sgt. William Speer HM3 Joseph Jehlen Ensign Evan Moses Spec 4 Chris Trevino 1LT Patrick Kuiper LT Shane Moses Christopher Ty Trevino CPL Christopher Madere LCPL Eric E. Muñoz
and for those who have died: Guadalupe Martinez, Tony Madere
Next Sunday’s Second
Collection
November 26-27, 2016 No Second Collection
Your generosity is appreciated.
Christ the King Today we celebrate Christ the King and
are reminded that all was created through Him and for Him. Does my stewardship
of the blessings entrusted to me give evidence that Christ is Lord of my life?
Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500
Week ending November 13, 2016:
Actual Collection $ 16,869 Over/(Under) $ 4,631
Second Collections-Diocese Hurricane Matthew Donations $ 2,416
Build Your Throne as of 10/19 $ 20,405
FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget $ 430,000 FY 2017 Actual Collection $ 384,248 Over/(Under) ($ 45,752)
Debt Balance as of 7/15/16 $ 415,119
Mass Attendance 1,893
Stewardship of Treasure
Catholic Services Appeal: We thank Cathedral families who made a pledge to Catholic Services Appeal last weekend. If you have not made your pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so. You can drop yours in the collection baskets this weekend. Thank you for your generosity.
Gracias a las familias que hicieron su aportación al Llamado para los Servicios Católicos, el pasado fin de semana. Si usted no ha hecho su aportación todavía, por favor bondadosa-mente considere hacerlo. Puedes dejar tu sobre CSA en las canastas de colección este fin de semana. Gracias por su generosidad.
Thursday, Dec. 8—Holy Day of Obligation: Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception of Mary is also the patronal feast day of our Cathedral, and of the U. S. Mass schedule follows:
Wednesday, Dec. 7—7:00pm in Spanish Thursday, Dec. 8—6:30am; 8:30am (School Mass);
12:05pm; 5:30pm, 7:00pm in Traditional Latin
Jueves, 8 de diciembre, de obligación: la solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de María es también la fiesta patronal de nuestra catedral y de la U. S. Horario de Misas de la siguiente manera:
Miércoles, 7 de diciembre a las 7:00pm en español
Jueves, 8 de diciembre a las 6:30am y 8:30am (Escuela de masa); 12:05pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm en latín tradicional
Help us meet our Capital Campaign goal by giving to Saint Mary Cathedral on #GivingTuesday, November 29, 2016.
We are only $61,000 away from our Campaign goal!
You can begin contributing November 18: www.igivecatholic.org
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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Baptisms/Bautismos
Baptism classes are held for both parents and godparents in English on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00am. The course is three hours long. Registration is not required. We do ask upon arrival, you sign your name for attendance. For more information, visit the website at www.smcaustin.org. For questions, please contact Jessica at [email protected]. Hay clases de bautismo para padres y
padrinos en inglés el primer sábado de cada mes a las 9:00 a.m. El curso es tres horas de duración. No es necesario registrarse. [Que pedimos a su llegada, puede firmar su nombre para la asistencia.] Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web en www.smcaustin.org. Si tiene preguntas, por favor póngase en contacto con Jessica en [email protected]. Diocesan Guidelines for baptizing a child:
All documents must be received BEFORE confirming a date and time for a baptism ceremony.
If the PARENTS are not members of the Cathedral, a letter from the parish in which the parents are registered members or reside must be provided with permission for the child to be baptized at Saint Mary Cathedral.
Copy of the state issued birth certificate or hospital birth certificate for the child being baptized is required.
Godparents must have received ALL Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.
Married couples, serving as godparents must be married by the Catholic Church.
Both parents and godparents must attend a baptismal preparation class. This can be taken at any parish, provided proof of attendance is given.
Requisitos de la Diócesis para bautizar a un bebe:
Todos los documentos deben ser recibidos antes de confirmar una fecha y una hora para una ceremonia de bautismo.
Si los padres no son miembros de la Catedral, una carta de la parroquia en la que los padres son miembros registrados o residir debe contar con el permiso para que el niño sea bautizado en la Catedral de Santa María.
Copia del Estado emitió el certificado de nacimiento o certificado de nacimiento del hospital para que el niño sea bautizado es obligatorio.
Los padrinos deben haber recibido todos los sacramentos de la iniciación cristiana: el Bautismo, la primera comunión y la confirmación.
Las parejas casadas, sirviendo como padrinos deben estar casados por la Iglesia Católica.
Ambos padres y padrinos deben asistir a una clase de preparación bautismal. Esto puede tomarse en cualquier parroquia, proporcionó pruebas de la asistencia es dada.
SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving for the Madere Family
November 20-December 10, 2016
Alley parking is reserved for handicap parishioners with State issued handicap license plates or placards, and high occupancy vehicles on weekends and holy days.
Estacionamiento en el callejón se reservará para los feligreses y visitantes con placas de vetera-
nos discapacitados o personas con discapacidad o una pancarta de discapacidad valida los sábados, domingos y días santos.
Catholic Faith Formation
CFF Class Schedule for November: Sunday, Nov. 20—No CFF Classes for Thanksgiving Holiday Sunday, Nov. 27—Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent; CFF hosts a prayer gathering and reception.
El CFF Horario de Clases para noviembre: El domingo, 20 de nov.—No CFF clases para Vacacione de Acción de Gracias El domingo, 27 de nov.—Con motivo de la celebración del Primer domingo de Adviento; CFF tendrá un encuentro de oración y comida.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Graces: Interested in helping out a family in need this Christmas? Here’s what you can do: 1. Pick up a “straw” from the crèche in the Cathedral narthex after Mass. 2. Buy the item listed on the straw. Each straw specifies the kind of gift to purchase. For example, “Family A—FEMALE, AGE 8, DRESS, SIZE 7-8
CHILD.” We ask that you not spend more than $25. 3. Bring the wrapped gift back to Bishops Hall by Sunday, Dec. 11, or to the Cathedral Office during normal working hours. Remember to attach the straw to the wrapped gift.
Interesados en ayudar a una familia en necesidad esta Navidad? Esto es lo que usted puede hacer: 1. Recoger un "paja" de la guardería en la Catedral nártex después de la Santa Misa. 2. Comprar el artículo en la lista de la paja. Cada paja especifica el tipo de regalo para la compra. Por ejemplo, "Familia A-nina, 8 años de edad, vestimenta, tamaño 7-8 INFANTIL." Le pedimos que no gastar mas de $25. 3. Llevar el envuelto regalo volver a Obispos Hall por Domingo, 11 de diciembre, o a la Oficina de la Catedral durante las horas normales de trabajo. Recuerde adjuntar la paja con el envuelto de regalo.
You’re invited to a Cathedral Christmas Celebration! Saturday, Dec. 3, 6:00pm, Bishops Hall; dinner at 6:30pm; movie (The Fourth Wise Man) at 7:30pm. Dinner tickets—Adults $5.00, Kids (8 years and under) $2.00. Purchase dinner tickets online in advance at http://kofc14055.org. See bulletin flyer.
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November 20, 2016
Liturgical Minister Schedule
Readings for WEEK OF NOV. 21-27, 2016:
Mon…. Rv 14:1-3,4b-5 Ps 24:1b-4b,5-6 Lk 21:1-4 Tues…. Rv 14:14-19 Ps 96:10-13 Lk 21:5-11 Wed…. Rv 15:1-4 Ps 98:1-3b,7-9 Lk 21:12-19 Thurs... Sir 50:20-24 Ps 138:1-5 1 Cor 1:3-9 Lk 17:11-19 Fri…… Rv 20:1-4,11—21:2 Ps 84:3-6a,8a Lk 21:29-33 Sat…... Rv 22:1-7 Ps 95:1-7b Lk 21:34-36 Sun….. Is 2:1-5 Ps 122:1-9 Rom 13:11-14 Mt 24:37-44
Did you forget your
checkbook and
have no cash? You can securely donate to the Cathedral by scanning the QR Code with
your phone. Thank you for your stewardship!
Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays from 7:00-
9:00pm in the Bishops Hall. For questions email [email protected].
Liturgical Ministry Coordinators
Altar Servers—Kevin Farris: [email protected] EMHCs—Charlene Morris: [email protected] Lectors—Natacha Wagner: [email protected], & Teresa Pione: [email protected]
Coordinator: Rudy Gonzales, [email protected] Lead Ushers
Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Gary Porfirio
Sunday 8:00am Jesse Vielma
Sunday 9:30am Rudy Gonzales
Sunday 12:00pm Fernando Cortez & AJ Jalifi
Sunday 1:45pm (Spanish) Eliseo Tovar
Sunday 3:30pm Latin Mass José Melendez
Sunday 5:30pm George Hindman
Ushers
Altar Server Team Schedule
5:30 PM Vigil 8:00 AM 9:30AM 12:00 Noon 5:30 PM
Servers Servers Servers Servers Servers
K. Farris C. Dunia M. Kuang A-Team J. Tybor
K. Farris D. Sutton J. Kuang H. Martinez
D. Myer (open) V. Castillo A. Fuentes
D. Gorrell (open) D. Gabler (open)
(open) (open) N. Gabler (open)
(open) J. Tybor (open)
November 19-20, 2016 5:30 PM Vigil 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:00 Noon 1:45 PM
Spanish 5:30 PM
Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectores Lectors John Hellerstedt Richard McClory Douglass Jackson L. J. Smith C. G. Sanchez Paul Seals
Harry Crawford Greg Vrana John Colyandro Rosy Jalifi Rosa Cervantes James Marrs
EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC
H2—Y. Hellerstedt H2—Steve Dickman H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—C. G. Sanchez H2—Marsha Mitchell
C1—Harry Crawford C1—Ken Craig H3—Jaga Murphy H3—Rosy Jalifi C1—Rosa Cervantes C1—M. Dusterhoff
C2—Jeanne Crawford C2—Sulema Vielma H4—Bob Baker H4—Jose Poutou C2— C2—
C1—Hee-Jung Kim H5 Choir—E. Guevara
C2—Brett Cranford C1—Randall Walker C3—Phyllis Patrick C2—L. J. Smith
C4—Philip Williams C3—Larry Morris
H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister C4—Charlene Morris
November 26-27, 2016 5:30 PM Vigil 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:00 Noon 1:45 PM
Spanish 5:30 PM
Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectores Lectors Harry Crawford Jeremy Martinez Ana-Cristina Gonzalez Margaret Harrison Juanita Tovar Norman Garza
Cherilyn Young Sulema Vielma Michelle Estep James Arrington Ricardo Martinez Marsha Mitchell
EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC
H2—Harry Crawford H2—Margaret Myers H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Juanita Tovar H2—Marsha Mitchell
C1—Jeanne Crawford C1—Ken Craig H3—Lee Smith H3—Randall Walker C1—Rosa Cervantes C1—F. Fuentes
C2—Martin Aleman C2—Steve Dickman H4—Mike Nicklaus H4—L. J. Smith C2—C. G. Sanchez C2—
C1—Rudy Gonzales H5 Choir—Jose Poutou
C2—John Posey C1—James Arrington C3—Hee-Jung Kim C2—John Donatucci
C4—Brett Cranford C3—Larry Morris
H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister C4—Charlene Morris
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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Support our bulletin advertisers!
Bulletin advertisers have the support of our parishioners. Their ads defray the expense of printing the bulletin.
You may have noticed there are currently several ad spaces available. Please contact Thomas Miner, at 512-452-3413.
Traditional Latin Mass
Come experience the ancient traditions and music of the Church. Latin/English & Latin/Spanish missals provided. 2017 traditional liturgical wall calendars are available for purchase, $10. To purchase, see an usher.
November 27, 3:30pm—Low Mass—First Sunday of Advent. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. December 4, 3:30pm—High Mass—Second Sunday of Advent. Thursday, December 8, 7:00pm—High Mass—Feast of the Immaculate Conception. December 11, 3:30pm—Low Mass—Gaudete Sunday, Third Sunday of Advent.
Latin phrase of the week: Ecce quam bonum, et quam jucundum habitare fratres in unum. Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Psalm 132:1
To receive news and updates visit our website: AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Facebook: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe: Join Bishop Daniel
Garcia in the celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saturday, Dec. 3, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Cedar Park. Families welcome! More information at 512-949-2426 or www.austindiocese.org/olgcelebration or
Únase al Obispo Daniel García a la celebración en honor de la Virgen de Guadalupe, 30 diciembre, Parroquia de St. Margaret Mary, Cedar Park. Evento familiar! Mas información en www.espanol.austindiocese.org/olgfiesta o al 512-949-2426.
2016 Coats for Kids Distribution Day: Saturday, Dec. 10, 8:00am-3:00pm, Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Coats for Kids is an annual community event that collects and distributes new and gently worn winter coats to the eligible youth of Central Texas. To receive a coat, a child must be 18 years of age or younger and must show proof of both age and income. For more information, call 512-467-8982 or email [email protected], or visit the website: www.jlaustin.org/coats.
Sábado, 10 de Diciembre, 8:00am-3:00pm, Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Coats for Kids es un evento anual de la comunidad en que se colecta y se distribu-yen nuevos y ligeramente usados abrigos de invierno para los jóvenes que son elegibles del Centro de Tejas. Para recibir un abrigo, un niño debe tener 18 años de edad o menos y tiene que mostrar prueba de edad y de ingresos. Las listas a continuación son formas aceptables de prueba. Para más información: Teléphono: 512-467-8982, Email: [email protected]. Sitio Web: www.jlaustin.org/coats.
Mary the New Eve: Heaven’s Strategy for Spiritual Warfare will be presented Dec. 2-3, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, Buda, by the Fullness of Truth Catholic Evangelization Ministries. “Being held during the Advent season it is appropriate that the conference will focus on our Blessed Mother as we prepare for the joyous celebra-tion of Jesus’ birth at Christmas.” (Bishop Vásquez) For tickets and information, visit www.fullnessoftruth.org.
Congratulations to our two parishioners, who attend St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School and have earned Academic Honors for the first marking period. Pamela Franco earned Honors, and Amanda Fuentes earned High Honors. Well done!
Volunteer Opportunities
Ave Maria Gift Shop, Sundays, 8:45-11:30am. Contact Greg Vidal at [email protected] or call 512-476-6182.
Gardening and Landscaping on the Cathedral grounds. Call the Parish Office at 512-476-6182 and ask for Harlan.
Natural Family Planning Class: Learn the CCLI Sympto-Thermal method of NFP. Course consists of 3 classes: Mondays, Dec 12, Jan 9, and Feb 13, at 7:00-9:30pm, in the Library. Register at http://register.ccli.org/ or contact
Randy and Grace-Marie Kolb at 512-891-5341 or [email protected] for more information. Cost is $140 per couple. (This course also fulfills the diocesan NFP requirement for marriage prep.")
St. Mary’s Academy Alumnae Christmas Reunion Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11:00am-2:00pm, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road. Cost of the event is $23. For additional information and to RSVP ASAP, contact Nancy Stevens Hrin at [email protected], or 512-837-3658.
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Rector……………..Very Reverend Tim Nolt
Parochial Vicars……..Reverend Hai Nguyen Reverend Jayaraju Polishetty
Deacons……………….Deacon Vince Boyle Deacon Guadalupe Rodriquez
Business Administrator...………Greg Vidal
Administrative Assistants…..Jessica Burrola Judy Henschen
Loretta Lozano Yvonne Saldaña Kathy Thomas
Facilities Manager………….Harlan Lawson
Facilities Staff……………...Ruben Villarreal
Bookkeeper………………….Yvonne Bedell
Director of Catholic Faith Formation……. Jaeson Drummond
Director of Music...Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona i
Organist and Wedding Music Coordinator Dr. Brooks Whitmore
Principal………….....……….Robert LeGros
Cathedral Staff
Cathedral Office……………..512-476-6182
School (Pre-K through 8th)….512-476-1480
Catholic Faith Formation……512-476-4801
Ave Maria Gift Shop………...512-617-5880
Office of Sacred Music……...512-472-4540
St. Vincent de Paul…………..512-476-3750
Phone Numbers
November 20, 2016
Vocation Discernment
Cathedral School
Heart of Jesus Men’s Discernment Retreat: Dec. 16-18, Friday, 6:00pm-Sunday, 1:00pm, Cedarbrake Retreat Center . For Catholic men (ages 17 to 40) with an openness to a priestly vocation and at varying stages of discernment. Weekend includes silence, prayer, meals, and reflections on how the Heart of Jesus reveals to us our true identity as men, shows us the depths of God’s desire to us, and is the place of authentic discernment. Registration fee is $35; deadline is Dec. 14.
High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:00-8:30pm in St. William Par ish Rectory, 1105 Deer Run, Round Rock. Call 512-255-4473.
Dear Parishioners,
As we enter this week of Thanksgiving, I would like to express my gratitude for the many ways in which you support our school. Please keep our school families and faculty in your prayer as many will be traveling this week. The school will be closed this week in observance of Thanksgiving. The school community will return to campus on Monday, Nov. 28. We are so grateful for your continued support of Catholic education and will keep you all in our prayers.
Robert LeGros, M.S.A., School Principal
Texas Vocations Day, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist: The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist will host Texas Vocations Day 2016 Dec. 10 from 9:00am-3:00pm, at St. Joseph Convent in Buda. Young women between the ages of 16 and 32 are invited to come and learn more about the sisters and religious life. The cost is $25 per person. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.sistersofmary.org.
Prayer for Seminarians and Priests: Jesus, I thank you for your gift of the priesthood to the Church. I pray for all priests and those in formation for priesthood, especially__________. Form their hearts to be more like your own, the Heart of the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. Draw them to your Heart, and bless them with courage and zeal as they serve you and your people. Give great joy as they proclaim the Good News of your Resurrection, and wisdom and trust as they discern your will. I ask this with great confidence in you. Amen. Our Father…, Hail Mary…, Glory be… St. John Vianney, patron of priests, pray for us. Please pray for the Cathedral Seminarians, Miguel Flores on the 8th, and Chris Yeager on the 23rd of each month, respectively.
