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

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

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 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

Rector’s Corner

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Experiencing the Kingdom of God through Prayer

Two months ago I was in Israel, on my first pilgrimage to the Holy Lands. The second week of the trip we journeyed from Jerusalem to the north, to the Sea of Galilee. This is the place where Jesus spent so much time praying, healing, and preaching the Kingdom of God. Not long ago the Legionaries of Christ, hoping to establish a hospitality center for pilgrims on the Sea of Galilee, purchased land in Magdala on the shore of the Sea. As they prepared to build, they unearthed the only ruins we have of a first century synagogue. Magdala's famous Biblical character, Mary Magdelene, had been delivered from seven demons by Jesus, and so became a disciple because of her experience of His love. Her heart had been touched, was open and she became teachable.

What a joy to have been in the very spot where Jesus most assuredly would have taught, reading from the Torah! I could picture myself receiving His words about the Kingdom of God. What is your experience of the Kingdom of God? A primary way we experience God's kingdom is through prayer. Prayer—conversation with God—is a very simple thing. Talk to Jesus. Listen for Him. It can also involve devotional activities, such as praying a family rosary. Or lectio divina, in which we use our spiritual imaginations to enter into a Biblical scene, imagining ourselves as part of the crowd. As I practice lectio divina, I now have visual references from my pilgrimage. I can imagine Jesus preaching at the synagogue in Magdala, imagine what it would have been like to talk with Mary Magdelene after her healing and deliverance. And I can wonder what it would be like to have Jesus touch my being in a similar way.

If we want to know the Kingdom of God--which is a kingdom that grows from within--we pray. I often share that I first learned about prayer at home, through the example of my parents. To spend time in daily prayer means to embody our faith in a visible way. Our posture in prayer—the involvement of our whole body—not only unites our body and soul, but becomes a visible sign of God's grace, our faith. Whether we kneel, stand or sit to pray, we become witnesses of God’s love. Not that we pray to be seen, but in truth others will know. We have an experience of the King-dom of God, and we live as witnesses of His love. God’s kingdom grows from within as we pray. Fr. Tim ______________________________________________________

Experimentando el Reino de Dios a través de la oración

Hace dos meses estuve en Israel, participando en mi primera peregrinación a Tierra Santa. En la segunda semana del viaje hicimos un recorrido desde Jerusalén hacia el norte, al Mar de Galilea. Ese es el lugar donde Jesús pasó mucho tiempo orando, sanado y predicando sobre el reino de Dios. No hace mucho tiempo, los Legionarios de Cristo, con la esperanza de establecer un centro de hospitalidad para los peregrinos en el Mar de Galilea, compraron propiedades en Magdala a la orilla del mar. A medida que se preparaban para construir, desenterraron las únicas ruinas que tenemos de una sinagoga del siglo primero. El personaje bíblico de Magdala más famoso, osea María Magdalena, había sido liberada por Jesús de los sietes demonios que la tenían poseída, y desde entonces se convirtió en un discípulo por haber experimentado el amor de Jesús. Su corazón de María Magdalena había sido tocado, y se había abierto y estaba listo para aprender. (continúa en la página 5)

Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, JUNE 25 6:30pm... Humane Vitae encyclical study, Sheehan 6:30pm... MSP training for ushers, Donahue Center Cafeteria

TUESDAY, JUNE 26

6:00pm... Bishop Barron’s Catholicism series, Donahue Center Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 6:30pm... Epic: A Journey through Church History series, Donahue Cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 6:30pm... MSP training for ushers, Donahue Center Cafeteria 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 5:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 6:30pm... Spanish Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 9:00am… Knights of Columbus, Bishops Hall Noon….. Schola rehearsal, Sheehan 2:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral

SUNDAY, JULY 1 8:00am... Sunday Breakfast (Knights of Columbus), Bishops Hall

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

Visit our website using your cell phone by

scanning the barcode. This can be read by

iPhone/Android/Windows phone.

www.smcaustin.org

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Please pray for those who have died: Naomi Koury-Mecey

those in need of healing: * Jerry Aksland, Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Ryan Arredondo, Ilene Baer, Rosalinda Barajas, 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, Mary Gott, Sammy Greco, Eloisa Harkrider, Hope Herrera, Lillian Eve Herrera, Herrera Family, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Angel Hyder, Joyce Jarmon, 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, Deanna Wheeler, 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 Major 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, June 25 6:30am……………………...Holy Souls 12:05pm…………………..Rose Family

Tuesday, June 26 6:30am…………………..Bobby Patrick 12:05pm……….Charles Travis Waters†

Wednesday, June 27 6:30am……………………...Pat Myers† 12:05pm……………..Faithful Departed

Thursday, June 28 6:30am………………....Madere Family 12:05pm……………..Faithful Departed

Friday, June 29 6:30am…………….Laurel Gray Coman 12:05pm………………..Evelyn Gillean†

Saturday, June 30 12:05pm……………..Faithful Departed 5:30pm………………………Scott Bilik

Sunday, July 1 8:00am…...Larry Gene Porfirio Family† 9:30am ………….……James Gangloff† Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm………………..Jorge H. Moreno 3:30pm………………..Escalona Family 5:30pm…………….Michele Nikischer†

Stewardship & Development

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Offertory Collection (week of 6-17-2018)

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

Actual collection ................................. $ 14,926 Over/(Under) ...................................... ($ 6,574)

Second Collection Cathedral School .................................. $ 1,541

FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget ............. $1,032,000 FY 2017 Actual Collection .................. $1,060,626 Over/(Under) ....................................... $ 28,626

Attendance .......................................... 1,455

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 (June 30-July 1 2018)

Peter’s Pence

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving for the

Brad & Maryan Manson June 24 to July 7, 2018

2019 MASS INTENTION BOOK opens Monday, July 9. Call Jessica at the parish office, 512-476-6182, to schedule a Mass intention for next year. Dates are also still available for intentions in 2018.

All Cathedral parishioners encouraged to sign up for E-Giving.

E-Giving on a weekly basis helps your Cathedral parish budget more accurately and assist in meeting expenses, especially during the summer months. E-Giving also helps give you peace of mind, knowing your contribution will be received even if you are unable to attend. We ask you to consider signing up for E-giving by going to the Saint Mary Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org, and clicking on the Online Giving button. If you need assistance, contact Louis Barron at 512-476-6182, ext. 172, or email: lbarron@smcaustin.org. If you are currently E-Giving and still receiving the weekly or monthly envelopes, contact us and we will remove you from the mailing list.

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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

Creed 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

Formación de Fe para niños

Ha sido ya bautizado su hija/o? Ha recibido el sacramento de la Eucaristía o ya esta listo/a para la confirmación? La institución católica donde asiste su hija/o incluye prepara-ción sacramental dentro de su calendario académico? Tiene usted hijos/as que se estén educando dentro del hogar y están ya dentro del promedio de "edad de razonamiento” (aproximadamente a la edad de 7) listos/as para comenzar a tomar clases de preparación. Contáctenos a la oficina de la catedral al teléfono 512-476-6182 o por medio de email contacte a ysaldana@smcaustin.org para ayudarle a responder a estas preguntas y recibir más información sobre el proceso de preparación sacramental.

Sacramento del Santo Matrimonio

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. Por aquellos casados fuera de la iglesia, el proceso de la convalidación del matrimonio los pueden ayudar a establecer una válida unión católica. Esto los traerá muchas bendiciones a su familia. Para más información, llame a oficina parroquial, 512-476-6182.

Faith Enrichment

Summer Scripture Study of Sunday’s Gospel with

video series in the Donahue Center cafeteria Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm. View and discuss the Bishop Barron 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 RCIA.

Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae remains a profound statement of the understanding of the Church concerning the regulation of birth. Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Sheehan Room. Questions? Call Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.

Epic: A Journey through Church History. 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 LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

First Saturday Devotion retreat series, sponsored

by RCIA; open to the parish; 9:00-11:00am, in Bishops Hall. Next retreat is July 7, and will include a discussion of the First Saturday devotion and traditional Catholic theme for the current month. Will conclude for confession, Rosary, and 12:05pm Mass. Bilingual when possible.

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 Confirmation. 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 series. Our RCIA speaker series begins Sept. 4. More information on Cathedral website. Contact Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.

R. C. I. A. Cathedral School

If you are considering enrolling your child in a Catholic school, we invite you to visit Cathedral School of Saint Mary. Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 school year. Contact the school office at 512-476-1480, or visit our website for information: www.smcschoolaustin.org

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(continua de la pagina 2) ¡Qué alegría haber estado en el mismo lugar donde seguramente Jesús enseñó y leyo el Torá a su gente! Me podía imaginar ahí recibiendo Sus palabras acerca del Reino de Dios. ¿Cuál es su experiencia del Reino de Dios? Una de las mejores formas de experimentar el reino de Dios es a través de la oración. La oración- la conversación con Dios- es algo muy simple. Habla con Jesús y escúchalo. También se pueden llevar a cabo actividades devocionales, como rezar un rosario en familia. O lectio divina, en el que usamos nuestra imaginación espiritual para entrar en una escena bíblica, imaginándonos como parte de la multitud. Yo practico la lectio divina ahora que tengo referencias visuales de mi peregrinaje. Me imagino a Jesús predicando en la sinagoga de Magdala, imagino cómo habría sido hablar con María Magdalena después de su curación y liberación. Y también me puedo imaginar cómo sería mi experiencia si Jesús tocara mi ser de manera similar.

Si queremos conocer el Reino de Dios- que es un reino que crece desde adentro de nosotros-entonces oramos. A menudo comparto que primero aprendí a orar en mi casa, en mi niñez y juventud a través del ejemplo de mis padres. Tomar el tiempo para hacer oración diariamente significa encarnar nuestra fe de una manera visible. La postura de nuestro cuerpo al hacer oración- usando todo nuestro cuerpo- no solo ciertas partes del cuerpo y nuestra alma, interfieren entonces se convierte en un signo visible de la gracia de Dios, nuestra fe. Ya sea que nos arrodillemos, nos paremos o nos sentemos a orar, nos ayuda a convertirnos en testigos del amor de Dios. No es que oremos para ser vistos, pero en verdad los demás lo sabrán. Al orar experimentamos el Reino de Dios, y vivimos como testigos de su amor. El reino de Dios crece desde adentro de nosotros mientras oramos. Padre Tim

El Rincón del Rector

Parish Ministries

Ushers extend hospitality and assist worshippers in

many ways throughout the liturgy; these include offering guidance and direction; handling collections; responding to questions and sometimes emergencies that may arise. If you would like to serve the Cathedral in this ministry, ask an usher for an Usher Information Sheet to complete. Training will be provided. All ushers must be compliant with Ethics and Integrity in Ministry training (EIM). All those currently serving as ushers are also asked to complete the Information Sheet as soon as possible.

Community Life

First Friday, JUly 6

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

Celebrating Our Lady of Mount Carmel & the Brown Scapular: You are

invited to a conference honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saturday, July 14, 9:00am- 2:00pm. Lectures by Fr. Tim, and Dcn. Guadalupe; reenactment of the Brown Scapular miracles. Votive Mass in the Extraordinary Form celebrated at 12:05pm, in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, followed by a blessing and investiture of the Brown Scapular. Scapulars will be provided; potluck lunch at Bishops Hall offered by the St. Joseph Latin Mass Society after the investiture.

The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up next

Sunday, worldwide to support the most disadvantaged – victims of war, oppression, natural disasters and others in need of emergency assistance. Pope Francis has asked us to “care for those who are in need of attention, understand-ing and help, to bring them the warm closeness of God’s love through tangible actions of sensitivity, of sincere af-fection and of love.” The Holy Father uses the Peter’s Pence Collection to strengthen dioceses, religious orders and struggling communities of faith when they need it most.

La Colecta Peter's Pence el próximo domingo se recoge a nivel mundial para apoyar a los menos privilegiados – víctimas de guerra, opresión, desastres naturales y otras personas necesitadas de asistencia de emergencia. El Papa Francisco nos ha pedido que “cuidemos de aquellos que necesitan atención, entendimiento y ayuda, para llevarles la cálida cercanía del amor de Dios a través de acciones sensibles, de sincero afecto y amor”. El Santo Padre usa la Colecta de los Peniques de Pedro para fortalecer diócesis, órdenes religiosas y comunidades de fe en pleno conflicto cuando más lo necesitan.

Sweet 16 Blessing Coordinator Assistant.

The Sweet 16 Blessing program is looking for someone who can assist the program coordinator conduct classes, rehearsals and blessings for each girl during a parish Mass. The program is based on the Theology of the Body: Middle School Edition curriculum. Please contact Yvonne Saldaña at ysaldana@smcaustin.org or call the church office at 512-476-6182, ext. 142.

Asistente del coordinador de las bendiciones para las quinceañeras. El programa de bendiciones

para las quinceañeras se busca a alguien bilingüe quien pudiera ayudar al coordinador del programa a dar clases, ensayos y bendiciones a las jóvenes durante las misas. El programa se basa en el plan de estudios Theology of the Body: Middle School Edition. Comuníquese con Yvonne Saldaña a ysaldana@smcaustin.org o llame a la oficina parroquial al (512) 476-6182 x142.

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Sunday, July 1, 3:30pm—Low Mass—The Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Farewell reception for Fr. Hai Nguyen in Bishops Hall after Mass. Friday, July 6, 9:30am—Low Mass—First Friday of the Month—Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Sunday, July 8, 3:30pm—Low Mass—Seventh Sunday After Pentecost. SJLMS Meeting after Mass in the school library.

Latin phrase of the week: : Magna est gloria ejus in salutari tuo: gloriam et magnum decorem impones super eum, Domine. His glory is great in thy salvation: glory and great beauty shalt thou lay upon him, O Lord. Psalm 20:6

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Traditional Latin Mass

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 24: Sun. ....... Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3,13-15/Acts 13:22-26/ .............. Lk 1:57-66,80 Mon ...... 2 Kgs 17:5-8,13-15a,18/Ps 60:3-5,12-13/Mt 7:1-5 Tues ...... 2 Kgs 19:9b-11,14-21,31-35a,36/Ps 48:2-4,10-11/ .............. Mt 7:6,12-14 Wed ...... 2 Kgs 22:8-13;23:1-3/Ps 119:33-37,40/Mt 7:15-20 Thurs ..... 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-5,8-9/Mt 7:21-29 Fri ......... Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-9/2 Tm 4:6-8,17-18/ .............. Mt 16:13-19 Sat ......... Lam 2:2,10-14,18-19/Ps 74:1-7,20-21/Mt 8:5-17 Sun ........ Wis 1:13-15;2:23-24/Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13/ .............. 2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15/Mk 5:21-43

OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 24: Sun. ....... The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Wed ...... St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the .............. Church Thurs ..... St. Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr Fri ......... Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles Sat ......... The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Sunday .. 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Beyond Our Parish

Looking for a home school support center devoted to classical education and the Catholic faith? Regina Caeli Academy has enrollment for Pre K-3 - 12th grade students, providing Socratic classrooms two days per week. Now accepting applications for Fall 2018! Contact Katrina Hartsock, 470-239-0259, or apply online www.rcahybrid.org. Regina Caeli Academy - Training the Mind to Form the Soul.

Annual Men’s Mass: The Central Texas Fellowship of

Catholic Men will host the annual Men’s Mass July 21, at 10:00am, at St. Elizabeth Par ish in Pflugerville. Bishop Joe Vásquez will celebrate the Mass, and a reception will follow. More information, visit www.centexcatholic.com.

Mass for Families: Austin Area chapter Knights of

Columbus is sponsoring a diocese-wide Mass for Families with Regina Mater Educational Community and Regina Caeli Academy at St. Albert the Great Parish, Austin, Saturday, June 30, 10:00am. Come celebrate the family and pray for the protection of families. Reception to follow.

St. Irenaeus was born in Asia Minor--now Turkey-- and was tutored in Christianity by St. Polycarp, himself a disciple of St. John the Evangelist. Irenaeus caught the missionary zeal and became a priest sent to Gaul (modern day France). Following a persecution by the pagan Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, Irenaeus replaced the mar-tyred bishop in the region. His trials were not over, however. The heretical sect of Gnosticism spread to Gaul. Gnostics proclaimed a secret, spiritual knowledge available only to a few. Irenaeus researched the Gnostic texts and exposed the falsehoods they taught, such as denying the divinity of Christ. His book, Against Heresies, is still being published today, over 1800 years after his death. May St. Irenaeus intercede for our own quests for greater understanding!

Everyday Stewardship: What power lies in a name?...

Elizabeth took great care to name her son John as God commanded, even if other family members did not under-stand why such a unique name not found in their lineage. It was a unique name for a child who had a unique future of preparing the way for the Messiah. We have our baptismal names, our surnames, our Confirmation names, and our maiden names. But all disciples of Jesus also bear the same name: Christian. People may wonder what does a David, Holly, or Jack really look like, but they should never wonder what a Christian looks like. Unfortunately, too often those who bear this name don't resemble the characteristics embodied in the name. Simply, a Christian looks like Christ. A Christian acts like Christ. A Christian truly is Christ to a world that seeks to uncover the true meaning of his name. --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas June 24, 2018

Vocation Discernment

Kayak Trip: On our annual kayak trip, men (18-35 years old) come to

encounter God—the great creator; explore brotherhood and experience the joy our Father desires to live in. Day includes breakfast and lunch, morning prayer, adoration and Mass! Saturday, June 30, 7:00am-1:30pm. RSVP by June 26. Visit godiscalling.me/discernment-events/2018/6/30/kayak-trip

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.

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

“[Religious] freedom remains one of America’s most precious possessions.

And, as my brothers, the United States Bishops, have reminded us, all are called to be vigilant, precisely as good citizens, to preserve and defend that freedom from everything that would threaten or compromise it.” —Pope Francis

Serving Others in God’s Love. People

of faith are committed to serving others in God’s love in healthcare, child welfare, migration and refugee resettlement, education, and more. Religious freedom protects the space in which we can continue to serve.

Religious Freedom Week began June 22, the Feast of Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher. Join Catholics across the country to pray and act for the freedom to serve faithfully and with integrity. Learn more at www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek!

Mariapolis 2018, Mary, a Model for Humanity, June 27 - July 1, Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028. Information/registration @ www.event.focolare.us. Summer retreat for individuals, couples and families designed to allow participants to grow according to the Spirituality of Communion. Sessions will cover how imitating Mary in our daily lives can help us go beyond our differences to form relationships of mutual respect and love. Mass celebrated daily. Children and teens follow parallel programs; nursery facilities available; meals and game nights enjoyed together. __________________________________

Mariápolis 2018. Maria, un Modelo

para la Humanidad.

Cuando: desde el 27 de junio al 1ro de Julio,

Donde: Universidad Schreiner, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028.

Como: Información y matricula @ www.event.focolare.us.

Un retiro de verano para individuos, parejas y familias, diseñadas para permitir a los participantes a crecer según la Espiritualidad de Comunión del Movimiento de los Focolares. Las sesiones mostrarán cómo el “imitar a María” en nuestra vida cotidiana nos puede ayudar a ir más allá de nuestras diferencias, formando y volviendo a restablecer relaciones de respeto mutuo y de amor. Se celebrará Misa todos los días. Los niños y adolescentes tendrán programas paralelos; estarán disponibles cuidados para los bebes; por las noches se podrá gozar de juegos de mesa.