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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Fourth Sunday of Lent

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MONDAY, MARCH 27 6:00pm... Adult Confirmation, DC Cafeteria 6:00pm... Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting & Potluck, Bishops Hal

TUESDAY, MARCH 28 6:00pm... RCIA, DC Cafeteria 7:00pm... Sinners Anonymous, Sheehan

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedrall 6:00pm... Schola Rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:00pm... Altar Servers Rehearsal, Cathedral 6:30pm... Lenten study of St. Francis of Assisi, DC Cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Latin Mass Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 5:30pm... PTC Meeting, DC Cafeteria 6:30pm... Legion of Mary, Library 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, DC Cafeteria 7:00pm... V Encuentro Planning, Library

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Parish Directory Photo Session 2:00-9:00pm 8:30am... CSSM Stations of the Cross, Cathedral 9:30am... Memorial Mass, Cathedral 11:30am.. Lenten Lunch, Bishops Hall 5:00pm... K of C Fish Fry Dinner, Bishops Hall 6:15pm... Schola Rehearsal, Cathedral 7:00pm... Stations of the Cross, Cathedral

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Parish Directory Photo Session 10:00am-5:00pm 10:30am..Adult Confirmation, St. John Vianney, Round Rock

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Parish Directory Photo Session 12 Noon-7:00pm 8:00am... Breakfast Sponsor, CSSM Eighth Grade 9:30am... RCIA Second Scrutiny, Cathedral 10:45am.. CFF Classes 11:00am.. Explore the Gospels, Bishops Hall 4:30pm... SJLMS Coffee, DC Cafeteria 5:00pm... St. Augustine Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan & DC Cafeteria

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Rector’s Corner

Ten years ago, as I approached my 40th birthday on March 24, 2007, I decided to fly to Pennsylvania to celebrate that rite of passage with my parents. One of the highlights was a tour of the King Tut traveling exhibit in Philadelphia. Another highlight that month was my formal acceptance to the Diocese of Austin as a seminarian. The Lord provided an ample answer to my mid-life crises: go to seminary and become a priest! Now, ten years later, Dad and Mom—Steve and Doris Nolt—decided to fly to Texas to celebrate 50 with me. I hope you have a chance to meet them and encounter the love they have for the Lord, something they inculcated in our family life growing up. And together with them I am able to recount God's faithfulness over the years with gratitude.

The Sunday Gospels of Lent provide beautiful reflections on key moments in the Lord's and his disciples' time together: our Lord's Temptation in the Desert; the Transfiguration; the Woman at the Well (and her transformation into an evangelizing disciple); giving sight to the blind, and raising Lazarus—his dear friend—from the dead. Reflecting on these moments ought to help us reflect on the milestones of our own faith. Where have I encountered the Lord in my story? Has his call been marked by divergent paths that led me into new seasons of grace? Is God faithful to me, to his people through our story, the story of the Church in Austin, of our parish family at Saint Mary Cathedral? Hace diez años, cuando me acerqué a mi cumpleaños de 40 el 24 de marzo de 2007, decidí volver a Pensilvania para celebrar ese rito de paso con mis padres. Uno de los aspectos más destacados fue un tour del rey Tut que viajo a Filadelfia. Otro punto fue mi aceptación formal a la diócesis de Austin como seminarista. El Señor proveyó una respuesta amplia a mis crisis de mitad de la vida: ir al seminario y ser sacerdote! Ahora, diez años despues, papá y mamá, Steve y Doris Nolt, decidieron viajar a Texas para celebrar mis 50 años conmigo. Espero que tengan la oportunidad de conocerlos y encontrar el amor que tienen para el Señor, algo que inculcan en nuestra vida familiar. Y junto a ellos soy capaz de volver a contar la fidelidad de Dios durante los años con gratitud.

Los Evangelios de los domingos de la Cuaresma dan hermosas reflexiones en momentos clave en el tiempo del Señor y sus discípulos juntos: tentación de nuestro Señor en el desierto; la Transfiguración; la mujer en el pozo (y su transformación en un discípulo evangelizador); dar vista a los ciegos; y Lázaro, su amigo, de entre los muertos. Reflejando en estos momentos debe ayudarnos a reflexionar sobre los hitos de nuestra propia fe. ¿Dónde he encontrado al Señor en mi historia? ¿Cómo me ha llamado a caminos divergentes que me condujeron a nuevas temporadas de gracia? ¿Es Dios fiel a mí, a su pueblo a través de nuestra historia, la historia de la iglesia en Austin, de nuestra familia parroquial en la Catedral de Santa Maria?

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Disponible en la tiende Ave Maria.

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Monday, March 27 6:30am………………………Madere Family 12:05pm…………………..Faithful Departed

Tuesday, March 28 6:30am…………………………...Pat Myers† 12:05pm…………………..Faithful Departed

Wednesday, March 29 6:30am…………………...Lillian Vinklarek† 8:30am………………………….Lilly Bartell 12:05pm……………………..Ludger Miller†

Thursday, March 30 6:30am………………………...Manuela Jaso 12:05pm…………………..Faithful Departed

Friday, March 31 6:30am………………………Madere Family 12:05pm……………..Martin & Martina Kim

Saturday, April 1 12:05pm…………………...Maxwell Krippel 5:30pm…………….Gonzalo & Julia Lopez†

Sunday, April 2 8:00am………...Larry Gene Porfirio Family† 9:30am………………………..Tony Madere† 12:00pm …………….Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm………………………...Emily Segers 3:30pm ………………………...Brett Family 5:30pm………………...Ann & Tony Fayad†

Mass Intentions

March 26, 2017

Please pray for: Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Rosalinda Barajas, Ebodia Bautista, Reef Bonsmann, Benny Brewer, Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Jessica Burrola, Aaron Carroll, Willyn Cherry, Luis Constantin, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Alex Duarte, Brandon Durieux Jennifer Flores, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Mary Gott, Gabriela Gray & Family, Sammy Greco, Eloisa Harkrider, Margaret Harrison, Lillian Eve Herrera, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Virginia Iglesias, Helen Kouri, Ledesma Family, Eric Limones, Roslyn Limones, David Mallak, Linda Martinez, San Juanita Martinez, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Fabio Morales, Sr., Chandois Norton, Ludwicka Norton, Joyce Pfertner, Gary Porfirio, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Carol Richardson, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Chloe Sanders, Marrlene Sato, Kazuko Smith, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Lena Torres, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry Trevino, Amiee Vassilli, Jesse Vielma, Marie Vinklarek, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Cicely White & children, Jennifer Whitmore, Victoria Williams, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala

Please pray for our honored loved in the military: A1C John Rex Alexander CPL Christopher Madere LCPL Eric E. Muñoz HR Shelby D. Aparicio Capt. David McGuire Capt. Nicholas Naquin 1LT Kyra Barone Capt. Lawrence McNamara Sgt. Kenneth A. Saffell Capt. Mary E. Boyle 1LT Patrick McPhee Capt. Sean Snook PFC Andrew DiCarlo Christopher Mercado, USAF LT Ladd Spears, USN 1LT Cory Houck Capt. Chris Morrow Sgt. William Speer HN5 Jinuel Jehlen Ensign Evan Moses Spec 4 Chris Trevino HM5 Joseph Jehlen LT Shane Moses Christopher Ty Trevino 1LT Patrick Kuiper

and for those who have died: Peter Herrmann

Next Sunday’s Second

Collection

April 1-2, 2017 St. Vincent de Paul Society Thank you for your generosity!

Fourth Sunday of Lent

The blind man was willing to let Jesus minister to him and willingly did all Jesus asked of him.

The Pharisees were more resistant to His message, spending their time and energy to

disprove the miracle. Which am I more like, the man born blind or the Pharisees?

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

Week ending March 18-19, 2017

Actual Collection $ 15,498 Over/(Under) ($ 6,002)

Second Collection Cathedral School $ 1,051

Build Your Throne a/o 10/19/16 $ 20,405

FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget $ 817,000 FY 2017 Actual Collection $ 780,665 Over/(Under) ($ 36,335)

Debt Balance as of 1/17/17 0

Attendance (Number not reported)

Stewardship of Treasure

Holy Week

April 9, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Regular Sunday Mass Schedule. 12:00 Noon Mass will begin in the Donahue Center Gym. Please join us in the gym for the procession.

April 10, Monday of Holy Week: 6:30am Mass 11:00am-12:00 Noon Confessions 12:05pm Mass

April 11, Tuesday of Holy Week: 6:30am Mass only 10:30am Chrism Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Parish No Confessions or 12:05pm Mass

April 12, Wednesday of Holy Week: 6:30am Mass 8:30am Cathedral School Mass (public welcome) Last day for Confessions in Holy Week: 11:00am-12:00 Noon 12:05pm Mass

April 13, Holy Thursday: No Confessions or Daily Mass 7:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper (bilingual) 9:00pm-12:00 Midnight: Adoration in Bishops Hall

April 14, Friday of the Lord’s Passion: No Confessions or Daily Mass 12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross 2:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 8:00pm Tenebrae Service

April 15, Holy Saturday No Confessions; 8:30pm Easter Vigil Mass in the Cathedral (bilingual)

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Fourth Sunday of Lent

Baptisms/Bautismos

Baptism classes for parents and godpar-ents 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.

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.

Lenten Fridays: Lenten lunches beginning at 11:30am, ending at 1:15pm Lenten fish fry dinners—5:30pm Stations of the Cross—7:00pm

Los viernes de la cuaresma:

Almuerzos Cuaresmal a partir de las 11:30am

5:30pm Cena de pescado frito; finalizando a las 1:15pm

7:00pm Las Vía Crucis

SANCTUARY CANDLE In Memory of Martin Esteban Aleman

March 19– April 1, 2017

El Poder de la Oración: Los participantes adoptan espiritualmente a un bebé en riesgo de aborto mediante la promesa de rezar la oración Arzobispo Fulton J. Sheen al día durante nueve meses.

A partir del 25 de marzo le pedimos que oren diariamente para su bebé adoptado espiritual y los padres del bebé. Este hijo suyo se conoce a Dios y en el mundo futuro se espera que se encontrará con este niño cuya vida fue salvada por sus oraciones.

Oración para la Adopción Espiritual: “Jesús, María y Jose, los amo mucho. Les ruego que salve la vida a un niño que he adoptado espiritualmente y que esta en peligro de ser abortado.”

The Power of Prayer Participants spiritually adopt a baby at risk of abortion by pledging to pray daily for nine months.

Beginning March 25, pray daily for your spiritual adopted baby and the baby’s parents. This child of yours is known to God and in the world to come it is hoped that you will meet this child whose life was saved by your prayers.

Prayer for Spiritual Adoption: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.

April 16, Easter Sunday Schedule No Confessions 8:00am Mass in Cathedral 9:30am Mass in Cathedral 9:30am Mass in Bishops Hall 12:00 Noon Mass in Cathedral 12:00 Noon Mass in Bishops Hall 1:45pm Mass (Spanish) in Cathedral 3:30pm Mass (Traditional Latin) in Cathedral 5:30pm Mass in Cathedral

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March 26, 2017

Liturgical Minister Schedule

Readings for WEEK March 27-APRIL 2, 2017:

Mon…. Is 65:17-21 Ps 30:2,4-6,11-12a,13b Jn 4:43-54 Tues…. Ez 47:1-9,12 Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9 Jn 5:1-16 Wed…. Is 49:8-15 Ps 145:8-9,13c-14,17-18 Jn 5:17-30 Thurs... Ex 32:7-14 Ps 106:19-23 Jn 5:31-47 Fri…... Wis 2:1a,12-22 Ps 34:17-21,23 Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 Sat…... Jer 11:18-20 Ps 7:2-3,9b-12 Jn 7:40-53 Sun….. Ez 37:12-14 Ps 130:1-8 Rom 8:8-11 Jn 11:1-45

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March 25-26, 2017

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 Cherillyn Young Greg Vrana Douglass Jackson Larry Morris Rosario Nava Paul Seals

Tess Keller Rick Chavana Ana-Cristina Gonza-

lez

Joan Pearsall Celia G.-Sanchez

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2—Yvonne Hellerstedt H2—Sulema Vielma H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—C. G.-Sanchez H2—Marsha Mitchell

C1—John Hellerstedt C1—Margaret Myers H3—Mike Nicklaus H3—Ali McGraw C1—Claudia Martinez C1—Jeanne Crawford

C2—Jerry Harris C2—Lorene Perry H4—Jaga Murphy H4—John Donatucci C2—Yolanda Bornal C2—Harry Crawford

C1—Hee-Jung Cranford H5 Choir—Jose Poutou

C2—John Posey C1—Rachel Cortez

C3—Bob Baker C2—Rosy Jalifi

C4—Phyllis Patrick C3—Charlene Morris

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

April 1-2, 2017

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 Cherillyn Young Sulema Vielma Douglas Jackson John Donatucci Rosario Nava Rebecca Nix

Harry Crawford Natalie R. Rodriguez John Colyandro Rosy Jalifi Claudia Martinez Holly Alt

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2—Brian Trinque H2—Ken Craig H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Juanita Tovar H2—James Marrs

C1—Julie Gray C1—Louise Pofirio H3—David Matocha H3—Rosy Jalifi C1—Rosa Cervantes C1—Bonnie Vinklarek

C2—Jim Gray C2—Clarisa Marcee H4—Vanessa Matocha H4—L. J. Smith C2—Eliseo Tovar C2—Marilane Dusterhoff

C1—Jaga Murphy H5 Choir—E. Guevara

C2—Rudy Gonzales C1—Rachel Cortez

C3—Bob Baker C2—Philip Williams

C4—Edna Dunger C3—JoAnn Arroyo

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister C4—James Arrington

Ushers 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

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

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 Sacristans—Cherilyn Young: smcsacristans@gmail.com

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas Fourth Sunday of Lent

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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.

April 2, 3:30pm—High Mass—Passion Sunday. Join us for our monthly potluck gathering in the Bishops Hall after Mass. All are welcome. April 7, 9:30am—First Friday of the Month—Mass followed by Benediction & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. April 9, 3:30pm—High Mass—Palm Sunday.

Latin phrase of the week: Eripe me, Domine, de inimicis meis: doce me facere voluntatem tuam.—Deliver me from mine enemies, O Lord: teach me to do thy will. Psalm 17:48

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

Cathedral Directory

We invite all Cathedral families to sign up to have their pictures made in March. There is no cost to our church, and each participat-ing family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory and have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with family friends. Visit our website to schedule your photography appointment (next photo session is March 31-April 2). We look forward to seeing you!

Estamos produciendo un directorio de fotos! No hay nin-gún gasto para la Catedral y cada familia que participa recibirá un retrato 8 x 10 gratis y un directorio. También tendrán la oportunidad de comprar retratos adicionales para compartir con familia y amigos. Visite nuestro sitio web para programar su cita de fotografía. La próxima sesión de fotos es el 31 de marzo-abril 2.

The Schola Cantorum is auditioning bass and baritone

singers this spring. Any interested singer is welcome to audition, but there is a special need for basses and baritones. Membership in the Schola Cantorum is by audition, and potential singers should be able to read music and have some familiarity with Church Latin (texts that appear in our hymnal for instance, “Ave Maria,” “Ave Verum,” etc). Those interested should contact the music office, 512-472-4540, email schola.cantorum@austin.org for more information and to schedule audition.

Child and Adult CPR and AED training: (This will not include training for helping infants.) Classes will be offered in English in the DC Cafeteria on Saturday, April 22, from

12:00Noon-5:00pm. You must be present the entire time to receive a certificate. Classes are limited to the first 12 individu-als to register.

For more information and to register, contact Jessica in the Cathedral Office: 512-476-6182, or e-mail her at jburrola@smcaustin.org. If your plans change and you cannot attend, out of courtesy, please call Jessica to cancel.

Ofreceremos a ujieres de la Catedral, talleres para reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) y atención cardiovas-cular de emergencia (ACE) para niños y adultos esta primavera. (Esto no incluye formación para ayudar a los bebes.) Las clases se ofrecerán en inglés en la cafeteria del centro Donahue en el sábado, 22 de abril de 12:00-17:00.

Debe estar presente todo el tiempo para recibir un certifica-do. Las clases están limitadas a los primeros 12 individuos que se inscriben.

Para obtener más información y para registrarse contacto con Jessica en la oficina de la Catedral, llame a 512-476-6182 o mándale un correo electrónico a jburrola@smcaustin.org. Si sus planes cambian y usted no puede asistir, por cortesía, llame a Jessica para cancelar.

Campaign to Fight Hunger: From March 1-April 30, the St. Vincent de Paul Society invites you to participate in their 3rd Annual “Help Fight Hunger Challenge,” in collaboration with two anonymous donors. To make a donation, make check out to: “St. Vincent de Paul Fight Hunger” or “SVdP Fight Hunger”; place donation in pink envelope found in pews and in church narthex. Drop your envelope in the Sunday collection or at the Cathedral Office Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:00pm, or give electronically at www.smcaustin.org. Designate funds by typing “St. Vincent de Paul Fight Hunger,” or SVdP Fight Hunger,” in the Special Giving Opportunities. Your contributions and those of our matching gift donors will help feed families in need!

Explore the Gospels on the Sundays of Lent through April 9, 11:00-11:45am, in Bishop’s Hall, using the Augustine Institute program, Opening the Word. Prayer and insights for the Sunday readings will be offered, featur-ing a variety of experienced presenters, as well as six videos with time for questions and discussion. Contact Deacon Vince at 512-576- 4788, for more info.

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March 26, 2017

Vocation Discernment

As of 3/7/2017:

Campaign Goal: $2,526,000.00

Amount Pledged to Date: $2,282,995.69*

Amount Paid to Date: $1,853,843.11

Pledges/One-time Donations: 529

*Change in pledged amount due to revised and updated pledges by parishioners & friends.

Cathedral School

Heart of Mary Women’s Discernment Retreat will be held March 31-April 2 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. All women, ages 18-45, are invited to encounter the beauty of a vocation and the possibility of this call in their own lives The retreat will be led by the Consecrated Sisters of the Apostles of the Interior Life (AVI). There will be talks and time for prayer as well as “one-on-one” conversations with the sisters while experiencing community life with other young women discerning the will of God. For more information, contact the diocesan Vocation Office at vocations@ausindiocese.org or 512-949-2430.

If you are considering enrolling your child in a Catholic school, we invite you to visit Cathedral School of Saint Mary. Early registration is now open for the 2017-2018 school year. Please contact the school office for more information.

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wednesday, April 7, 7:00-8:30pm in St. William Par ish Rectory, 1105 Deer Run, Round Rock. Call 512-255-4473.

St. Joseph Seminary College “Come & See,” St. Benedict, Louisiana, April 7-9. The schedule for the weekend will begin on Fr iday with ar r ival at 4:00pm, and end after Mass and lunch on Sunday, at 12:30pm. To register, visit www.austinvocations.com/seminary-visits

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 Deacon Caleb Kick-Seminarian for FSSP (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter) Chris Yeager-Diocese of Austin Seminarian, Pastoral Year, St. Louis, Austin

Men’s Discernment Dinner for single Catholic men ages 18 and older with an openness to discerning a priestly vocation—Wednesday, April 19, 7:00-8:30 pm at Bor romeo House. Contact Fr . Jonathan Raia, Vocation Director , 512-949-2430; email fr-jonathan-raia@austindiocese.org.

Catholic Advocacy Day: Catholics from across Texas will unite for the 2017 Texas Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day on April 4, at the State Capitol in Austin. This bi-annual rally is hosted by the Texas bishops to promote the Church’s values of life, justice, charity and religious freedom to members of the Texas Legislature. For more information, contact Dekarlos Blackmon, director of Life, Charity and Justice for the Diocese of Austin at 512-949-2486.

All St. Mary’s Academy Alumnae are invited to attend the annual Spring A ll Classes Reunion Luncheon on Saturday, April 22, at the historical Chateau Bellevue, 708 San Antonio St., 78701, in Austin, from 11:00am-2:00pm. Cost of the event is $23. For additional information and to RSVP ASAP, contact Nancy Stevens Hrin at TNEJS@aol.com, or 512- 837-3658.