Austin, Texas -1389 Shirley@svdpparish.org MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE MEETING & EVENTS Monday, November 19 NOVEMBER 19 ~ NOVEMBER 25 7:00am Men s Morning Prayer Group, St. Cecilia Room Monday 7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal, Church 6:30am Mario Cardillo+ 7:00pm Prayer and Life Workshop in Spanish, Portable 1 8:30am Fr. Richard Hinkley Tuesday, November 20 5:00pm Confessions 7:00pm Schola Rehearsal, Church Tuesday 7:00pm Divorce & Beyond, Holy Family Room 6:30am Max Addy+ 7:30pm Boy Scouts, Dining Room 5:00pm Confessions Wednesday, November 21 ~ Office open 9:00am Noon 6:30pm Alexander Anthonysamy+ 9:30am Bible Study, Portable 1 Wednesday Thursday, November 22 ~ Office Closed 6:30am Charles Rolling+ Happy Thanksgiving 10:00am Robert Unterberger+ Friday, November 23 ~ Office Closed 5:00pm No Confessions Saturday, November 24 7:00pm For The People (Vigil Mass) Sunday, November 25 9:30am RCIA, Portable 1 & 2, Library Thursday ~ Happy Thanksgiving 3:30pm Contemporary Worship Choir Rehearsal, Church 6:30am No Mass 8:30am No Mass Friday 6:30am No Mass 8:30am No Mass 10:00am For the People 10:30am Exposition/Adoration, Chapel 10:30am Mass at Brookdale 4:00pm Benediction, Alicia Chapel Saturday ~ Solemnity of Christ The King ~ Baptism Weekend 8:30am Judd Dry, Sr. + 3:30pm Confession 5:00pm Gerald Lankes+ Sunday ~ Solemnity of Christ The King ~ Baptism Weekend 7:30am Ed & Louise Knauf+ 9:00am Rosary before Mass 9:30am Nathan Mayes+ 11:30am Melba Haulotte 1:30pm For the People (Spanish Mass) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 5:00pm Melissa Schmittou Matthew 6:21 November 11, 2018 ~ (20th Sunday of the fiscal year) 2276 Individuals Attended Weekend Masses The Sanctuary Candle is dedicated In Memory of Gerald Lankes+ Sponsored by Cecilia Lankes From November 10 ~ November 23 Total Collection $ 25,547.75 Weekly Budget $ 36,000.00 Over/Under -$ 10,452.25 Breakdown: 257 Envelopes $ 11,982.00 127 EGIVING $ 7,959.62 17 On Line Bill Pay Checks $ 1,436.28 61 Loose Checks $ 3,441.00 Children s Envelopes $ 0.00 Loose Cash $ 728.85 Total $ 25,547.75 YTD Goal: $ 720,000.00 YTD Actual: $ 664,519.70 Other: Black Bag Collection Scripture Readings in English and Spanish for Mass can be found at: www.usccb.org EGIVING opportunity available for all donations check the parish website for the direct link or call the Parish Office.
November 18, 2018 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Thirty-Third Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parish Family, Matthew 6:33 I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least. - Dorothy Day Do any of you remember Y2K?! It seems hard to believe that it s been nearly nineteen years since all of the worry and concern over what was going to happen with the coming of the year 2000 and the beginning of the new millennium. Because of the way computer programs were designed early on, there was concern that some date-related processing would operate incorrectly for dates and times on and after January 1, 2000. There were ominous predictions of widespread computer meltdowns. Power plants were going to fail, and essential supplies would be cut short. Think back did any of you stock up on water back then? It seemed that everyone you talked to wondered just what was going to happen at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2000? Well, as we know, nothing bad happened. Computers still worked. Homes still had electricity, and everyone continued going about their daily lives. But the levels of fear and apprehension were palpable. The idea that everything was going to change with this new date that there would be a major catastrophe all over the world certainly seemed as if the end was near. People have always wondered about the end of the world. What s it going to be like? When will it occur? Our imaginations can go wild as we watch some of the many movies that have been made about it. The scriptures for today add to that wondering. Our readings from both the Book of Daniel and the Gospel according to Mark give pretty specific images about the end times. Actually, we get these themes every year at this time as the Church approaches the end of the liturgical year. Next Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, when we acknowledge that, in the end whenever and however that will occur God will have the last word. At that time, all of creation will be subject to Jesus Christ, the Lord of heaven and earth. As we listen to these scriptures, let us be less concerned about when this will occur and focus more on how well prepared we are for our own last days. ************************************************************************************ On behalf of Fr. Richard and the entire staff, I extend my prayers and blessing for all of you as you celebrate Thanksgiving Day this week. In the midst of all of the preparations and festivities, please take some time and give considerable thought to the many blessings in your life. Of course, the premier way of giving thanks is the Celebration of the Eucharist the Mass. The word Eucharist literally means Thanksgiving. Come to Mass to offer thanks to God. Listen to Christ speak to us in the scriptures, and then partake in the gift of Christ himself in the consecrated bread and wine. No other celebration on this day, or any day, comes close to the thanks and praise we give God in the Mass. Our Thanksgiving holiday Mass actually will be celebrated on the night before, Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00. Come with gratitude and praise. Next weekend we celebrate the last Sunday of the liturgical year with the Solemnity of Christ the King. In this, we rejoice that, in the end, all things will culminate in Christ. As we approach this feast, let us reflect on how our life in Christ began at our Baptism and how we can continue to live it out every day. God bless you, always, and in all ways. Father Ed
Austin, Texas -1389 Shirley@svdpparish.org Gratefully Giving: We are a Stewardship Parish And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. Mark 13:26 We will all have that day when we are standing before God and our life is played out like a movie. When this happens and God asks each of us, What have you done with the gifts that I have given you? How will you respond? The Society of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to thank our parishioners for their continued financial support. On Saturday, November 17th, Vincentians delivered 25 Turkey Baskets to families. Additionally, seventy-one children received $25 Wal-Mart Christmas gift cards. The Society also wishes to thank James Longoria and the Youth group for helping collect food for the Turkey Baskets. May the Lord bless you and be gracious to you for your generosity. HUNGER AWARENESS MINISTRY ISTRY The Hunger Awareness Ministry would like to extend heartfelt thanks for all of the food donations our generous parishioners make each week. Our growing community means continually increasing needs for food donations. In addition to the 1 pound bags of dried pinto beans and rice normally collected for the Vincentian Family Center other needed items for the food pantry are non-perishables, like Canned vegetables, Canned fruit, Canned soup, Top Ramen, Peanut Butter, Macaroni n cheese, Canned meat and tuna, Pasta and Cereal. Thank you for your support. Egg Cartons are also needed! For any questions please contact Hunger Awareness Ministry Lead, Laura Ashley-Wilson, 512-619 619-0143 MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES FROM BISHOP VASQUEZ As is tradition, we will once again be presenting Marriage Certificates on December 15 & 16 to all couples who celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary in 2018. Year 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and so on. If this is you please email Cindy at cindy@svdpparish.org by Dec 11 & include: First names Last name Number of years married Mass Time you will attend on Dec. 15 /16 CATHOLIC SERVICE APPEAL Thank you to all who responded generously to the Catholic Services Appeal. Each year the success of this appeal depends on you. Again, this year, you have done a wonderful thing your gifts have helped to assure that the Catholic Services Appeal will be able to continue its mission of fostering the Kingdom of God here in Central Texas. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING CORNER Considering the economic injustice experienced by the impoverished and the violence unfolding throughout the world, may our prayerful hope continue to be, as St. John Paul II implored on the centenary of Rerum Novarum, that people learn to fight for justice without violence, renouncing class struggle in their internal disputes, and war in international ones (Centesimus Annus, 23). #IGIVECATHOLIC IS NOVEMBER 27 #igivecatholic is an online giving day for the Catholic community. It is a call to share of our blessings with the church and those the church helps and supports in our communities. To celebrate our unique Catholic heritage #igivecatholic is a giving day created to rally the Catholic community on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 27 a global day of giving. Secure, tax-deductible donations to eligible Catholic parishes, schools, ministries, and not-for-profit organizations located in the participating arch/dioceses will be accepted at www.igivecatholic.org during a 24-hour period. GABRIEL PROJECT Our parish Gabriel Project benefits families without adequate financial resources to meet the tangible needs of a new baby. We provide necessary baby items such as diapers, clothing and hygiene products to needy pregnant women and to families with infants and children two years of age and younger. Through our support we help parents give their child a healthy and safe start in life. If we can help you or you know someone we can assist please contact our ministry lead, Veronica Chien at svdpgabriel@gmail.com.
November 18, 2018 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time The Cedarbrake Advent Dinner will be held Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Franciscan Father Albert Haase, Cedarbrake's new chaplain, will be the keynote speaker. The cost is $25 per person. For more information and to register, visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436. The Silent Advent Retreat at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton is Dec. 7-9. This is a weekend of silence and solitude combined with communal prayer and Mass. Brian Egan, Beverly Collin and Franciscan Father Albert Haase will lead this retreat. Spiritual direction will be available. Cost is $210 per person for a private room. For more information and to register, visit www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake or call (254) 780-2436. Chris Stefanick will speak at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Kyle, on Wednesday, December 5 at 7pm. Chris is an internationally acclaimed author and speaker who has devoted his life to in inspiring people to live a bold, contagious faith. He is host of Real Life Catholic on EWTN. Tickets can be purchased at https:// reallifecatholicevents.formstack.com/ forms/kyle_tx Please keep in your prayers Brother Grant and Jakob as this is a testament that we in the SVdP parish support them. Brother Grant Tavarez Via degli Aldobrandeschi, 109 00165 Roma RM, Italy gtavarez@legionaries.org (Birthday March 18) Mr. Jakob Hurlimann Pontifical North American College 00120 Vatican City State Europe (Birthday December 1) Coffee & Donuts are being served during the month of November by the Ladies Club. Stop by, have a treat and enjoy each other s company! St. Vincent de Paul Parish Ladies Club November 20th: 20th Join us for social hour from 5pm-7pm at Reale's Pizza and Cafe. We had a great time last month!! All adult women of the parish are invited to come by and enjoy the opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones. Please RSVP to Debbie Mack, dmack75@yahoo.com or Luanne Miller, gam2709@att.net. We look forward to seeing you! "Now Enrolling! Join us for our Fall Open House Tuesday, December 6:00-7:30 pm. Prospective Parents and students are invited to attend this open house to learn more about the unique programs offered at San Juan Diego Catholic High School and the application process. Now enrolling for the 2019-2020 school year. Please rsvp to attend at admissions@sjdchs.org or call 512-804-1935"
Austin, Texas -1389 Shirley@svdpparish.org John Osman, Ph.D. Director of Evangelization and Catechesis 255-1389 ext. 224 john@svdpparish.org Mhel Galaviz Director of Elementary RE 255-1389 ext. 225 mhel@svdpparish.org James Longoria Director of MS & HS YM 255-1389 ext. 226 james@svdpparish.org No RE Classes next week due to Thanksgiving Holiday! Safe travels to those going out of town this weekend. Have a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving with your family, dear friends and love ones! May your family gathering be bountiful and blessed. Also, please remember those who are poor, less fortunate and have nothing to eat. May God give them Spiritual food. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. We will see you the week of Nov. 26th 28th!