MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE MEETING & EVENTS Monday, September 17 MASSES ~ SEPTEMBER 17 ~ SEPTEMBER 23 7:00am Men s Prayer Group, St. Cecilia Room Monday 4:30pm Religious Education ~ K-5, Parish Activity Center 6:30am Vincent Riccio+ 8:30am Francisica Velasco+ 5:00pm Confessions 6:00pm Religious Education ~ K-5, Parish Activity Center 7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal, Church Tuesday, September 18 Tuesday 4:30pm Religious Education, K-5, Parish Activity Center 7:00pm Society of SVdP, Alicia Chapel 6:30am David Espinosa 7:00pm Marriage Preparation, Holy Family Room 5:00pm Confessions 7:00pm Schola Rehearsal, Church 6:30pm Michael McCarthy+ 7:00pm Gabriel Project, Portable 1 Wednesday 6:30am Pablo Tamesis+ 10:00am Murphy Family+ 5:00pm Confessions 7:30pm Boy Scouts, Dining Room/Parish Activity Center Wednesday, September 19 9:30am Bible Study, Portable 1 3:30pm Holy Family Choir, Church 4:30pm Religious Education ~ K-5, Parish Activity Center Thursday 7:00pm Rosary, Holy Family Room 6:30am Caroline Espinosa 7:00pm Spanish Choir, St. Cecilia Room 8:30am Irma Flor+ 7:00pm Spanish Prayer and Life Workshop, Portable 2 Friday Thursday, September 20 6:30am Dobek Quina+ 8:30am McCarthy Family 9:00am Exposition/Adoration, Chapel 5:00pm Youth Choir, Church 6:30pm Knights of Columbus, Dining Room 7:00pm Baptism Class 2, Portable 1 7:00pm Bible Study, Portable 2 10:30am Mass at Clairmont 7:00pm Choir, Church 8:45pm Benediction, Chapel 7:00pm Society of SVdP, Parish Activity Center Saturday Friday, September 21 8:30am Mary Ann Campbell 7:00pm Korean RCIA, Portable 1 9:00am Confession 3:30pm Confession 5:00pm Hayden Hummel+ 7:00pm Court of Honor, Dining Room Saturday, September 22 10:00am Boy Scouts, Dining Room Sunday, September Sunday 23 9:00am Adult Confirmation, Alicia Chapel 7:30am For the People 9:30am RCIA, Portable 1 & 2 9:00am Rosary before Mass 3:30pm Contemporary Worship Choir Rehearsal, Church 9:30am David Straub+ 6:00pm Middle School & High School Kick-Off, Parish Activity 11:30am Kelly Tavarez Center 1:30pm Maria Cid (Spanish Mass) 5:00pm Annemarie Weis For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 September 09, 2018 ~ (11th Sunday of the fiscal year) 2286 Individuals Attended Weekend Masses The Sanctuary Candle is dedicated In Memory of David Straub+ Sponsored by Myra Straub From September 15 ~ September 28 Total Collection $ 36,481.53 Weekly Budget $ 36,000.00 Over/Under $ +481.53 Breakdown: 268 Envelopes $ 15,430.20 188 EGIVING $ 14,906.62 20 On Line Bill Pay Checks $ 2,514.00 46 Loose Checks $ 2,726.00 0 Children s Envelope $ 0.00 Loose Cash $ 904.71 Total $ 36,481.53 YTD Goal: $ 396,000.00 YTD Actual: $ 367,790.53 Other: Black Bag Collection $10,148.60 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.
September 16, 2018 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 6:33 I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least. - Dorothy Day Dear Parish Family, Who is Jesus for you? For some, he is a provider of abundant blessings, someone who, if you have enough faith, will give you prosperity and a sweet life. After all, the word Gospel means Good News, and, as such, it would seem that we shouldn t have to face difficulties and the reality of bad news. For others, however, Jesus is one who promises that, even in the midst of sufferings, we can find in Him life and true freedom. Our gospel this Sunday challenges us to reflect on this very issue. Indeed, if we are to try and comprehend the good news that Jesus offers, then we must face the fact that there is much bad news in our lives and in the world. We ve certainly been made aware of that reality over the past weeks, given the news of the scandals in our Church. Peter knew that as well. When Jesus asked him and the other disciples, Who do you say that I am, Peter answered, probably with enthusiasm, You are the Christ! After witnessing such good news as Jesus healing and curing so many people, Peter likely thought that the time of persecution for Israel from such adversaries as the Egyptians, Persians, Babylonians, and Romans was over. The liberator, the Christ has come! Good news has arrived! On the contrary, the good news that Jesus proclaimed rejects that type of thinking. For Jesus, his reign is about suffering, and cannot be understood apart from the Cross. To be a disciple a true follower of Jesus means to embrace the cross in our lives as well, however it presents itself. This is hard to take. Peter certainly had difficulty with it, and, in no uncertain terms, Jesus put him in his place for not wanting to go along with it. How apropos that we hear this gospel in the midst of the present turmoil in the Church. So, who is Jesus for you? Who do you say that he is? Do you really expect there to be no difficulties in being his follower, in being a good Catholic, in doing all the right things? Or do you humbly accept the reality of the Cross in your life, (and in the Church), and believe that in joining your sufferings to Christ s, you also will know the glory of his resurrection? ************************************************************************************ This weekend is our Parish Ministry Fair, a time for our many ministries and organizations to provide information on how they build up our community in responding to Christ s call to serve. I invite you to take this opportunity to consider your own involvement as his disciple. Be it through the various liturgical ministries of Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Hospitality, Music and more, to being of service to the less fortunate through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, or journeying with those who are hurting by becoming a minister of care in the Stephen Ministry, there are many ways that you can reach beyond yourself and share the gifts God has given you. Tables with information about these ministries are set up in the Parish Activity Center this Sunday. God bless you, always, and in all ways. Father Ed
Gratefully Giving: We are a Stewardship Parish Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 8:34 When we truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be willing to give up some things so that we can share our blessings as God intended. Living a stewardship lifestyle means not only being responsible for our own life, but the lives of others as well. Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be available at the Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 16 th to answer questions about our ministry. Perhaps the Lord is calling you to grow in faith through service to those experiencing financial crisis. The Society is also hosting an Information Night on Thursday, September 20 th. If you are interested, contact Janie Alonzo at janiealonzo4747@gmail.com or 979-777-3737. LIFE IS A GIFT FROM GOD...PSALM 127:3 Sept 26th-Nov 4th - 40 Days for Life is a 40-day campaign of prayer & fasting, education and a constant peaceful prayer vigil in front of abortion facilities. This international movement has resulted in 90+ abortion facilities closing, over 160 abortion clinic workers having conversions and leaving their jobs, and over 14,000 women choosing life for children they were going to abort. In Central Texas at least 266 women have changed their minds and chosen life! Today, please stop by the Coalition for Life booth to find out how you can get involved with this powerful and life-saving movement. You can also find more information online at Central- TexasCoalition.com or by calling the Coalition for Life office at (512) 296-2071. 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. For any questions please contact Hunger Awareness Ministry Lead, Laura Ashley-Wilson, 512-619 619-0143 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION ITIATION FOR ADULTS Have you been thinking about becoming a Roman Catholic? Perhaps you have been attending Mass with your family or friends and just never got around to it. Maybe you aren t quite sure if you are ready to take this step and want to know more about the Catholic faith before making a commitment. You might have been raised as a Catholic but never had all of your Sacraments of Initiation Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Then you may be ready for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). If you have children over the age of 7 who have not received their sacraments, we have an RCIA process adapted for children, too! Anyone interested in learning about the Catholic faith or inquiring about initiation in the Church is invited to call the Parish Office at 255-1389. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING CORNER The family of faith can never turn a blind eye to the socioeconomic inequalities of those who are suffering among us. If we belong to Christ, we must always express a special concern for the marginalized. Expressing concern places our faith into practice as the epistle of James reminds us, Faith without works is dead. PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE Join the 2018 Public Square Rosary Crusade Today! What: The Holy Rosary When: Saturday, October 13th at Noon Where: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Contact: Rose Zavala, 255-6458 All are invited! Light Refreshments will follow. Coordinated nationally by Tradition, Family and Property and its America Needs Fatima campaign. For questions or comments, email us at ANFRosaryRally@aol.com. Visit our website at www.anf.org or 866-584 584-6012.
September 16, 2018 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Festival ~ Sunday, September 30, 2018 11 am to 7 pm We Pray Hard. We Play Hard. Reale s Dinner ~ Saturday, September 29 at 6:30pm ~ Parish Activity Center Tickets - on sale now! DOOR PRIZES AT DINNER! $15/adults $5/kids. Credit/debit cards accepted. Get your Festival Shirts and Dinner tickets - stop by the Ministry Fair after Mass this weekend! PLEASE HELP WITH FOOD AND GAME BOOTHS!! Our Parish Festival needs YOU to make this a successful and fun event! Please sign up in the Narthex to help with the food and game booths. Donation Needs - Drop off in Church Narthex We need 2-Liter Sodas, Gift Cards, Silent Auction Items, Gift Baskets (fully assembled), Large Empty Baskets, Bottles of Wine, Stuffed Animals, Toys, and Game Prizes. THANK YOU TO THE BUSINESSES WHO HAVE DONATED TO OUR FESTIVAL * Reale's Italian Cafe * Trinity (Diocesan) Publications * James Avery Artisan Jewelry * Mel's Bowling * H.E.B * Chuy's * Board & Brush, Cedar Park * De Gorostiza Wise Family Winery * Messina Hof Estate Winery and Resort * Tony C's Coal Fired Pizza * The League Kitchen and Tavern * Aggieland Outfitters * Sam s Club Lakeline * Cover 2 * Ceramic Lodge * Texas Rangers * Baskin Robbins * Razzoos and more to come! Festival Lead: Marcia Arcuri ~ arcurimar@yahoo.com Food: Ann Boswell ~ aeboswell709@gmail.com Games: Apryl Banister ~ akbanister@hotmail.com Silent Auction: Connie Rhodes ~ connieho@att.net Publicity: Cat Lacayo ~ cat_nawawi@yahoo.com 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 Mr. Jakob Hurlimann Via degli Aldobrandeschi, 109 Pontifical North American College 00165 Roma RM, Italy 00120 Vatican City State gtavarez@legionaries.org Europe (Birthday March 18) (Birthday December 1) Coffee & Donuts are being served during the month of September by Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Stop by, have a treat and enjoy each other s company! The Mass DVD Study Series Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. The Mass Study Series is a 7-week course offered on Monday* & Wednesday evenings (7:00 PM) and Tuesday mornings (10:00 AM), beginning the week of September 24. Class fee is $30 and payable at the Introduction Class. *Monday s Classes are in English & Spanish For additional information, or to register for the English classes, contact: Gina Simmons @ gs82tx@gmail.com, or 512.740.7853 For additional information, or to register for the Spanish class, contact: Genoveva Zamarron @ genovi31@yahoo.com or 512.699.6583 Divorce & Beyond: Divorce & Beyond is a 10-week course that helps Catholic adults work through the pain of divorce. We will focus on the emotions and transition of divorce, and work through our individual grieving process - one week at a time. The 10-week class will meet on Tuesdays, beginning Sept 25th from 7:00-8:30pm. If you are interested in participating, please R.S.V.P. to: divorce.and.beyond@gmail.com. Come join us for The Fall Session of the Thursday Evening Bible Study Group. We are a discussion group that meets weekly to read and study the upcoming Sunday Readings. Meetings start at 7:30pm in Portable 2. For more information, contact Beth Leary at 512 918-8792.
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 RE CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 17th ~19th Attention Parents: Mandatory Meet & Greet! All parents and students must attend the Meet & Greet to help kick off the Elementary RE Program. Please come to the Parish Activity Center first to meet your child s RE teacher and then for the last 30 minutes, all students will go to the Holy Family HOPE building to find their designated classroom. Parents are encouraged to stay in the Parish Activity Center for a discussion with Mhel Galaviz and Dr. John Osman. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Mhel or Dr. John. IS GOD CALLING YOU TO TEACH? THE SVDP CHILDREN NEED YOU! We need two Adults / Parents to help in each classroom! If we do not have a parent willing to volunteer to help teach, we will be asking the parents to partner up and sign up on a rotation basis. Please think about it and prayerfully consider to teach your child s class. Thank you in advance! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! St. Vincent de Paul Youth Ministry needs YOU! Parents and other adults interested in helping out on Core Team, Meal Teams, Retreat Support and in other roles, please email james@svdpparish.org for more information on volunteer opportunities for the 2018-2019 RE year. It won't be the same without YOU! EMBER TEAM! All confirmed youth of the parish are invited to join the Ember Team! Ember Team is a fantastic opportunity to practice leadership through service to the parish while continuing to grow in your personal relationship with Jesus. Please email james@svdpparish.org for more information. YOUTH MINISTRY KICKOFF! Sunday 9/23, 6 pm - 8 pm in the PAC. Games, Food, Music, Fun! All High School and Middle School Youth and their families are encouraged to attend! High school teens are needed to help staff booths for the Parish Festival! This is an excellent opportunity for Confirmation candidates (10th Grade) to earn Church service hours! Please sign up after all Masses or contact James for more information! All teens, parents and volunteers are encouraged to visit our Youth Ministry website at www.svdpparish.org/youth- ministry or www.svdpaustinyouth.com. Here you ll find resources for all things related to Youth Ministry and Confirmation Prep at St. Vincent de Paul!