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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Second Sunday of Advent

As of 11/14/2016:

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Amount Pledged to Date: $ 2,465,132.60

Amount Paid to Date: $1,697,153.04

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 7:00pm... Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall 7:00pm... St. Vincent de Paul Society Monthly Meeting, School Admin. Building

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 6:00pm... RCIA, DC Cafeteria 6:00pm... Knights of Columbus Meeting, Bishops Hall

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 6:00pm... Schola Rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... Catholicism Series, DC Cafeteria 7:00pm... Vigil Mass of the Immaculate Conception (Spanish), Cathedral

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 6:30am... Holy Day Mass of the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral 8:30am… CSSM School Mass for the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral 11:00am-12 Noon Confessions, Cathedral 12:05pm. Holy Day Mass of the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral 5:30pm... Holy Day Mass of the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral 7:00pm... Holy Day Mass of the Immaculate Conception Mass in Traditional Latin, Cathedral 6:30pm... Legion of Mary, Library 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 6:30pm... Spanish Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 9:00am-12 Noon...Baptism Class in Spanish, DC Cafeteria 6:45-9:30pm..Las Posadas

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 Third Sunday of Advent St. Vincent de Paul Gift Return, Bishops Hall 8:00am… Sunday Breakfast (CSSM 4th Grade), Bishops Hall 10:45am.. CFF Classes 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

A volunteer ministry of Saint Mary Cathedral

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 la fiesta patronal de nuestra catedral y los estados unidos Horario de Misas:

Miércoles, 7 de diciembre a las 7:00pm en español

Jueves, 8 de diciembre a las 6:30am y 8:30am

(Misa de la Escuela); 12:05pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm en latín tradicional

Las Posadas: Experience the journey of Mary and Joseph as they search

for shelter on the eve of Christ’s birth. Saturday, Dec. 10, from 7:00-9:30pm, a procession around the Cathedral will be followed with a traditional celebration in the Donahue Center Gym. Bring a favorite dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share, along with all your relatives and friends!

Experimente el viaje de María y José mientras buscan refugio en la víspera del nacimiento de Cristo. El sábado, 10 de diciembre, de 7:00 a 9:30 pm, una procesión será seguida con una

celebración tradicional en el gimnasio Donahue Center. Le invitamos que traigan un plato favorito o bebida sin alcohol para compartir, junto con todos sus familiares y amigos!

Eucharist Sacred Meal, Sacrifice, Real Presence. Join Deacon

Vince for a discussion of the Eucharist presented on the remaining Sundays of Advent: Dec. 4, 11, 18, from 10:45-11:45am, in Bishops Hall. Each session begins with a short DVD presentation followed by discussion. In the DVD, Bishop Robert Barron offers inspiring insights into the mystery of Christ’s presence in our lives and the centrality of the Eucharist as an important part of that presence. Many believers do not

understand the Eucharist, which Vatican II said is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” This fresh look at the Eucharist brings to light its reality as sacred meal, the sacrifice necessary for communion with God, and the Real Presence of Christ.

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Monday, December 5 6:30am…………………………..Pat Myers† 12:05pm…………………...Tomas Peinado†

Tuesday, December 6 6:30am…………………………….Dominic† 12:05pm…………...Holy Souls in Purgatory

Wednesday, December 7 6:30am………………….Rev. Gerald Smith† 12:05pm…………………….Celestino Jalifi† 7:00pm……………………..Robert Chavira†

Thursday, December 8 6:30am………………………Madere Family 8:30am………………………Giuse Nguyen† 12:05pm……………..Cathedral Parishioners 5:30pm……………………………Dominic† 7:00pm…………………….David Leibham†

Friday, December 9 6:30am………………………..Jeano Porfirio† 12:05pm……………………..Amy DiCarlo†

Saturday, December 10 12:05pm……...Rev. Everett John Trebtoske† 5:30pm…………………..Virginia Marchan†

Sunday, December 11 8:00am……………...Teresa Olvera Castillo† 9:30am……………Jeanette & Yvette Miller† 12:00pm …………….Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm…………………Angel Impagliazzo† 3:30pm……………………………Dominic† 5:30pm………………...Ann & Tony Fayad†

Mass Intentions

December 4, 2016

Please pray for: Christina Barron Almaguer, Ebodia Bautista, Reef Bonsmann, Benny Brewer, Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Juan Burrola, Sr., Susan Campbell, Aaron Carroll, Russell Cherry, John Cobb, Luis Constantin, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Magdalena Gonzalez, Mary Gott, Gabriela Gray & Family, Sammy Greco, K. Gressett, Marc Griffin, Eloisa Harkrider, Lillian Eve Herrera, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Ledesma Family, Roslyn Limones, David Mallak, Linda Martinez, 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, 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: Esther Baltierra

Next Sunday’s Second

Collection

December 10-11, 2016 Retired Clergy & Religious

Thank you for your generosity!

Second Sunday of Advent We can be good stewards of God’s gifts,

receiving gratefully, cultivating them with care, or we can be the ones of whom John the Baptist speaks today, “every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

Weeks ending November 20, 27, 2016: Actual Collection 11/20 $ 21,675 11/27 $ 16,297 Over/(Under) 11/20 $ 175 11/27 ($ 5,203)

Second Collection 11/20: Diocese Campaign for Human Develop. $ 2,322

FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget $ 473,000 FY 2017 Actual Collection $ 422,613 Over/(Under) ($ 50,387) Debt Balance as of 7/15/16 $ 415,119

Mass Attendance 11/20 1,898 11/27 1,357

Stewardship of Treasure

Celtic Christmas at the Cathedral, Dec. 16 & 17: Tickets now

on sale at www.celticchristmasaustin.com. It is recommended you buy tickets ASAP. The Celtic Cultural Center of Texas has sold out both nights for 12 years; don’t miss out! Cathedral staff cannot assist with questions or ticket sales. All inquiries should be made to the Celtic Cul-tural Center of Texas at celticculturalcenter@gmail.com. On the dates of the shows, administrators will not be

checking emails; please refer to FAQ’s section.

Your donation works for aging religious. “I read that roughly 95 percent of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious aids senior religious,” a donor writes. “That’s wonderful when we truly want our donations to work.” Your gift works for elderly religious by helping to furnish medications, nursing care, and more. Please support next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, and give to those who have given a lifetime.

Los donativos de ustedes trabajan para los religiosos ancianos. “He leído que cerca del 95 por ciento de los donativos al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos ayuda a los religiosos ancianos”, nos escribe un donante. “Es maravilloso cuando verdaderamente queremos que nuestros donativos se aprovechen”. Sus donativos se utilizan para ayudar a suministrar medicamen-tos, cuidados médicos y más. Sean generosos en sus donativos a la colecta de la semana próxima del Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos, que beneficia a los que han dado toda una vida.

Help our homeless neighbors by donating to Catholic Charities of Central Texas, (512-651-6100, www.ccctx.org), or to our St. Vincent de Paul Society that provides bus passes and vouchers for clothing and food for the homeless. Let’s use organizations we already have to truly help homeless persons rather than enabling them to remain in their present struggles. Please do not give cash to panhandlers after Mass.

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Second Sunday of Advent

Baptisms/Bautismos

Baptism classes for parents and godparents are held in English each month on the first Saturday of the month at 9:00am. The course is three hours long. For more information, visit the website at www.smcaustin.org.

Clases de Bautismo en español para los padres y padrinos se ofrece el segundo sábado de cada mes a las 9:00 de la mañana. Las clase dura tres horas.

Para mas información, visite el sitio web en www.smcaustin.org.

Diocesan Guidelines for baptizing a child: If the PARENTS are not members of the Cathedral, a

letter from the parish in which the parents reside or are registered must be presented, giving permission for the child to be baptized at Saint Mary Cathedral. This must be done prior to registration for Baptism.

Copy of the state birth certificate or hospital birth certificate for the child being baptized.

Single godparents must be practicing Catholics living according to the norms of the Church.

Married couples serving as godparents must be married by the Catholic Church.

Parents and godparents must attend a Baptismal Preparation class prior to the Baptism. If the class is taken in another parish, proof of attendance must be presented.

Godparents must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion and

Confirmation. All Baptism documents must be received in the office

before a Baptism date can be set.

Requisitos de la Diócesis para bautizar a un bebe: Si los PADRES no son miembros de la Catedral,

necesitaran presentar una carta de la Parroquia a la que pertenezcan, ya sea por residencia o donde se encuentren registrados, dando permiso para bautizar al bebe aquí en la Catedral. Esto se requiere antes de registrarse para bautizar.

Copia del acta de nacimiento del Estado del niño(a) Padrinos/Madrinas solteros(as) deben ser Católicos

practicantes viviendo según las normas de la Iglesia.

Todos los padrinos casados deben estar casados por la Iglesia Católica. Se deberá presentar una copia del acta de matrimonio por la Iglesia.

Padres y Padrinos, deberán atender la clase de Bautismo antes de bautizar. Si la toman en otra parroquia, se requiere presenten comprobante de atendencia.

Padrinos tienen que haber recibido todos los Sacramentos de iniciación: Bautizo, 1ª Comunión y Confirmación.

Antes de que la fecha del Bautismo se pueda fijar , la oficina necesitará obtener el paquete completo satisfaciendo todos los requisitos.

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving for the Madere Family

November 20-December 10, 2016

Alley parking is reserved for handicapped 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.

Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

lunes, 12 de diciembre Monday, Dec. 12

7:00pm Santa Misa 7:00pm Mass

Cena organizada por Los Amigos en el Salón de los Obispos, después de la Misa.

Mariachis cantaran en el Salón de los Obispos.

Dinner hosted by Los Amigos in Bishops Hall after Mass.

Mariachis will perform during dinner.

Les invitamos que traigan flores para presentar a Nuestra Señora como parte de la procesión.

You are invited to bring flowers to present to Our Lady as part of the procession for Mass.

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, ruega por nosotros! Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

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.

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Liturgical Minister Schedule

Readings for WEEK OF December 5-11, 2016:

Mon…. Is 35:1-10 Ps 85:9-14 Lk 5:17-26 Tues…. Is 40:1-11 Ps 96:1-3,10-13 Mt 18:12-14 Wed…. Is 40:25-31 Ps 103:1-4,8,10 Mt 11:28-30 Thurs... Gn 3:9-15,20 Ps 98:1-4 Eph 1:3-6,11-12 Lk 1:26-38 Fri…… Is 48:17-19 Ps 1:1-4,6 Mt 11:16-19 Sat…... Sir 48:1-4,9-11 Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 Mt 17:9a,10-13 Sun….. Is 35:1-6a,10 Ps 146:6-10 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 11:2-11

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 LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

Liturgical Ministry Coordinators

Altar Servers—Kevin Farris: kebinf1@yahoo.com EMHCs—Charlene Morris: llcjmorris@aol.com Lectors—Natacha Wagner: npdubya@gmail.com, & Teresa Pione: tmpione82@gmail.com

Coordinator: Rudy Gonzales, gotexas2015@yahoo.com 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)

December 3-4, 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 Cherilyn Young Greg Vrana John Posey John Donatucci Rosario Nava Sadie Pack

James Marrs Stephen Dickman Michelle Estep Rosy Jalifi Rosa Cervantes Mario Garcia

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2—Harry Crawford H2—Louise Porfirio H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Rosa Cervantes H2—F. Fuentes

C1—Julie Gray C1—Margaret Myers H3—Phyllis Patrick H3—John Donatucci C1—Juanita Tovar C1—M. Dusterhoff

C2—Jim Gray C2—Steve Dickman H4—John Posey H4—Rosy Jalifi C2—C. G. Sanchez C2—

C1—David Matocha H5 Choir—E. Guevara

C2—Jaga Murphy C1—Ali McGraw

C3—Vanessa Matocha C2—Rachel Cortez

C4—Edna Dunger C3—Charlene Morris

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister C4—Larry Morris

December 10-11, 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 James Marrs Richard McClory Monica Ballard Larry Morris Eliseo Ramirez Paul Seals

John Hellerstedt Edisson Guevara Hee-Jung Kim James Arrington Ricardo Martinez Norma Garza

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2—Brian Trinque H2—Louise Porfirio H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—C. G. Sanchez H2—F. Fuentes

C1—Martin Aleman C1—Steve Dickman H3—Hee-Jung Kim H3—Rosy Jalifi C1—Juanita Tovar C1—M. Dusterhoff

C2—Y. Hellerstedt C2—Margaret Myers H4—Lee Smith H4—James Arrington C2—Rosa Cervantes C2—

C1—Mike Nicklaus H5 Choir—R. Walker

C2—Brett Cranford C1—John Donatucci C3—Philip Willilams C2—L. J. Smith

C4—Edna Dunger C3—Edisson Guevara

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister C4—Jose Poutou

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Second Sunday of Advent

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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.

Thursday, December 8, 7:00pm—High Mass—Feast of the Immaculate Conception. December 11, 3:30pm—Low Mass—Gaudete Sunday, Third Sunday of Advent. December 18, 3:30pm—Low Mass—Fourth Sunday of Advent. December 25, 3:30pm—High Mass—The Nativity of Our Lord.

Latin phrase of the week: Amen dico vobis, quidquid orantes petitis credite quia accipietis, et fiet vobis. Amen I say to you: Whatsoever you ask when you pray, believe that you shall receive, and it shall be done to you. Mark 11:24

To receive news and updates visit our website: AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Facebook: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.

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 rkolb@austin.rr.com for more information. Cost is $140 per couple. (This course also fulfills the diocesan NFP requirement for marriage prep.")

Come for a night of

song and story

with nationally recognized composers and recording artists,

David Kauffman and William Gokelman. Well known for their

award-winning Mass setting, “Mass of Renewal,” their free

concert will be held Friday, Dec. 2, from 7:00-8:30pm, at

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hutto. More information at stpatrickhutto.org. CD’s and music books will be sold at this

event. Donations will be accepted during the concert.

Christmas Flowers Envelopes are available in the pews. Your offerings help defray the cost of flowers and music for the 2016 Christmas liturgies.

Q. Why change the place of the Second Collection during Mass?

A. It is less disruptive to the flow of liturgy to take up the Second Collection immediately after the First Collection, rather to interrupt private prayers of thanksgiving following Communion.

Volunteer Opportunities

Las Posadas, Security –

The CFF community is prepar-ing for Las Posadas which will

be on Saturday, Dec. 10 from

7:00-9:30pm. The evening will begin with a procession around Saint Mary Cathedral and fes-tivities in the Donahue Center

Gym. We would like to have parishioners volunteer their time as Security for the event. Please contact Jaeson Drummond at 512-476-4801 or e-mail jdrummond@smcaustin.org if you are

professional local, state or federal security, this would be a marvelous gift of time for our community.

Ave Maria Gift Shop—Sundays, 8:45-11:30am.

Contact Greg Vidal at gvidal@smcaustin.org or 512-476-6182.

Rose Window Sun-Catcher

Ornaments are available for $30 (sales tax included). Purchase them during the week in the Cathedral Office or weekends in the Ave Maria Gift Shop.

Thanks to all who donated to our Baby Banks Campaign for parish and diocesan pro-life efforts! Three hundred banks were picked up, and donations as of 11/21/16 totaled $400.81.

Gracias a todos los que donaron a nuestra Campaña de Bancos de Bebé para los esfuerzos pro-vida en nuestra parro-quia y en toda la diócesis! Trescientos bancos fueron recogidos, y las donaciones a partir del 11/21/16 totalizaron $ 400.81.

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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

Lydia Rodriguez (part-time)

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

December 4, 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 17-40) with an openness to a priestly vocation and at varying stages of discernment. Week-end 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, and is the place of authentic discernment. Registration fee $35; deadline 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.

Texas Vocations Day—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

Mao-tx@sistersofmary.org or visit www.sistersofmary.org.

Dear Parishioners, Advent is a time of waiting and of meaningful reflection. Our reflection is

accompanied with gratitude for all we have received this year. Through your prayerful support, the school continues to receive many blessings. I am excited to share some recent accomplishments and a few upcoming events. Enrollment has reached 194 students. Our school has welcomed 43 new students. Please come and meet our new families! I would like to invite each of you to our Annual Christmas Program, “A Candlelight Christmas,” Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 6:00pm, in the Cathedral.

Thanks to your attendance at the Annual Fall Festival, we were able to raise over $24,000. Not only was the Fall Festival a financial success, but the fellowship strengthened our communal bond as one Body of Christ.

We invite those who are considering a Catholic education for their children to the CSSM Open House Sunday, Jan. 22, at 11:00am, in the school library. We are grateful for the blessings of your continued support.

Robert LeGros, M.S.A., Principal