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

Very Rev. Tim Nolt, Rector

Rev. Everardo Cazares 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 visit the Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org,

for Baptism guidelines; then submit completed application with required documents to schedule Baptism.

Bautizos: Si usted desea bautizar a su hijo, lea los requisitos detallados en nuestro sitio web: www.smcaustin.org. Luego, para fijar una fecha para el bautizo, entregue el formulario de solicitud con los documentos necesarios.

MARRIAGE: See Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org, for detailed

information.

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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Complete Trust in God’s Will, Abandonment to Divine Providence

Those who are familiar with the “Big Book” of AA and the Twelve Steps recognize Step 11: “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” What has always stood out for me is the last part of the phrase — praying only for knowledge of God’s will. My visceral response is usually, “that is so narrow!” What about my will? My hopes, my dreams? What if God is not attentive to the things I perceive are so important??

The Second Reading of last Wednesday (from the 23rd Week of Ordinary Time) by St. Bernard of Clairvaux addresses this: “The first stage of contemplation, my dear brothers, is constantly to consider what God wants, what is pleasing to him, and what is acceptable in his eyes. . . Once the eye of the soul has been purified by such considerations, we no longer abide within our own spirit in a sense of sorrow, but abide rather in the Spirit of God with great delight. No longer do we consider what is the will of God for us, but rather what it is in itself. For our life is in his will.”

To elaborate on the theme of last week’s Rector’s Corner, “Christ is the Answer,” I continue with the words of St. Bernard: “When we think of ourselves, we are perturbed and filled with a salutary sadness. And when we think of the Lord, we are revived to find consolation in the joy of the Holy Spirit. From the first we derive fear and humility, from the second hope and love.” Backtracking further in time, to the earliest of the Gospel writers, St. Paul, we can rest with confidence in the words of Romans 8:37-39: “No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor power, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

The Lord has not abandoned His Church as we face gut wrenching challenges. This is the time to press deeply in Christ, to be willing to touch His wounds, and to abide. From there we discern right action. Pessimism is neither a Gift nor a Fruit of the Holy Spirit. The Lord calls forth great saints in time of great need. Let us continue to seek only knowledge of God’s will and the power to carry that out. Fr. Tim ___________________________________________________________

La confianza completa en la voluntad de Dios, El abandono a la Divina Providencia

Aquellos que están familiarizados con el “Libro Azul” de los Alcohólicos Anónimos y los Doce Pasos reconocen el paso 11: “Buscamos a través de la oración y la meditación mejorar nuestro contacto consciente con Dios, como nosotros lo concebimos, pidiéndole solamente que nos dejase conocer su voluntad para nosotros y nos diese la fortaleza para cumplirla.” Para mi, lo que siempre se ha destacado es la última parte de la frase— pidiéndole solamente que nos dejase conocer su voluntad para nosotros. En general, mi reacción visceral es “¡Pero eso es tan restringido!” ¿Qué hay de la mía voluntad? ¿Qué hay de mis esperanzas y mis sueños? ¿Qué pasa si Dios no está atento a esas cosas que yo percibo ser importantes? (continua en la pagina 5)

Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 4:15pm... Cub Scout & PTC meeting, library 6:00pm... Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... St. Thomas Aquinas book study,

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 4:00pm... Red Mass preparation, Bishops Hall 5:00pm... St. Augustine Choir rehearsal for Red Mass, Sheehan 5:45pm... CFF RCIA child care, Pre-K 3 & 4 classroom-Donahue Center 6:00pm... Red Mass, Cathedral 6:00pm... RCIA class, Donahue Center cafeteria

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 4:00pm... Legatus meeting, library 4:00pm... Schola solo rehearsal, Sheehan 6:00pm... Schola rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:00pm... Legatus confession & Mass, Cathedral 6:30pm... Epic: A Journey through Church History series, Donahue Center cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 4:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 6:30pm... Spanish Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 8:00am.. .EIM class (English), Bishops Hall 10:30am..EIM class (Spanish), Bishops Hall 11:00am..Legion of Mary, Library 4:00pm...Wedding, Cathedral

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

8:00am... Sunday Breakfast (CSSM 1st Grade), Bishops Hall 10:30am. CFF Classes, Classrooms 1:30pm... CFF Class-Life in Christ Morality, library 5:45pm... St. Augustine Children Choir, Art Room & Sheehan 6:45pm... Together in God’s Love, 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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Mass Intentions

Monday, September 17 6:30am…………………Paul A. Myers† 12:05pm……....Justin Phillip Davidson†

Tuesday, September 18 6:30am…………………...Daniel Myers 12:05pm……………..Faithful Departed 6:00pm……….Michael Ponce de Leon†

Wednesday, September 19 6:30am………………….Tyler Haygood 8:30am………………...Nicholas Family 12:05pm……………..Faithful Departed

Thursday, September 20 6:30am………………...Brumley Family 12:05pm…………...Biscoe-Clay Family

Friday, September 21 6:30am…………………Madere Family 12:05pm…………………Victor Farias†

Saturday, September 22 12:05pm……...Martin Esteban Aleman† 5:30pm………….Msgr. Peter A. Noble†

Sunday, September 23 8:00am…………….Barbara Boardman† 9:30am …………………Martell Family Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm………………….Pat McKenna† 3:30pm……………….Kathryn Kanopf† 5:30pm…………………...Adolf Sierra†

Stewardship & Development

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Offertory Collection (week of 9/9/2018 )

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

First Collection and Mail ................... $ 21,276 Under……..($ 224)

Second Collection Cathedral Improvements $ 1,606

FY 2018 Year-to-Date Budget ............... $ 215,000 FY 2018 Regular Weekly Offerings ...... $ 205,838 Under……..($ 9,162)

Attendance ............................................ 1,543

Ave Maria Gift Shop Debt Balance (a/o 4-20-2018)…………………….$ 13,917

Recent Changes in Online Donation Selections:

Regular offering (First Collection) provides for the daily operations and keeps the Cathedral functioning as your parish. Our weekly budget of $21,500 is the minimum amount needed to meet those expenses and

necessary on a weekly basis.

Restore Renew Rejoice Capital Campaign has been removed, and Donahue Center Improvements added to help provide funds for temporary and long-term improvements. Temporary—to help meet our commitment to the upcoming Fullness of Truth Conference, and long-term—to allow use of this space for future events and parish activities.

Cathedral Improvements will be changed to Cathedral Maintenance in Oct. 2018, to provide a more accurate description for the use of these funds, which is to help pay for the regular upkeep and repairs to the Cathedral.

Future changes will be explained as they occur. If you have questions, contact the Director of Advancement, Louis Barron, at 512-476-6182 ext. 172, or email lbarron@smcaustin.org.

Next Sunday’s Second Collection (September 22-23 2018)

Cathedral Reserves

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving

the Madere Family September 2-October 13, 2018

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER:

That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

those who have died; those in need of healing: *

Jerry Aksland, Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Ryan Arredondo, Ilene Baer, Rosalinda Barajas, Ebodia Bautista, Robert Barrera, Ira Bearden, Bobbie Jean, Reef Bonsmann, Charlotte Bosak, Benny Brewer, Betty Brown, Courtney Brown, Brian Burditt, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Dr. Roseanne Butera, Aaron Carroll, Robbie Copple, Ken Craig, Betty Cravens, Jeanne Crawford, Jim Cullen, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Alex Duarte, Brandon Durieux, Anastacia R. Fabian, 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, 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, Lynette Mayer, Patrice McClentick, Richard John Mcklintok, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Lupe Moncebaiz, Veronica Moore, 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, Linda Romo, Chloe Sanders, Marrlene Sato, Preena Scergill, Iris Sizemore, Kazuko Smith, Kelly Smith, Gabriel Soto, Denise Spangler, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Patricia Tate, Lena Torres, Jesse Trevino, 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 Major David McGuire Capt. Nicholas Naquin Capt. Mary E. Boyle Capt. Lawrence McNamara 1SG Kenneth A. Saffell A1C Paige Derry Christopher Mercado, USAF Capt. Sean Snook PFC Andrew DiCarlo Capt. Chris Morrow Sgt. William Speer PFC Rick German Ensign Evan Moses Spec 4 Chris Trevino 1LT Cory Houck LT Shane Moses Christopher Ty Trevino

HN5 Jinuel Jehlen

* Call parish office when names of the living can be taken off the prayer list.

Please pray for...

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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.

Continuing Formation & Catechesis for Adults

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

Faith Enrichment

Angels & Demons: Discerning the Glorious from the Fallen, Sept. 28-29 (Fri.-Sat.), here on the Cathedral campus. Fullness of Truth Ministries presents this conference with exciting talks that cover the background knowledge of the Creation and mission of the angels from the beginning. Why did the fallen angels fall? Learn more about the incredible trial of the angels and the battle over the human family. Discover the mission and role of the angels in our lives. You will gain a deeper inspiration for a devotion to the angels, not just a discernment of spirits. For tickets, schedule, and more information: 877-218-7884, fullnessoftruth.org.

Book Study—St. Thomas Aquinas by G. K. Chesterton chronicles St. Thomas Aquinas’ life, focusing on the man and the events that shaped him, rather than on his theology. Monday evenings, 6:30-8:00pm, 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 Oct. 6, 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.

R. C. I. A.

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, our RCIA speaker series began Sept. 4. Child care available. More information on Cathedral website. Contact Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788, or Cherilyn Young, 512-922-2948.

Dear Parishioners,

It is great seeing the many smiling faces during the first weeks of school as our students and families have returned for the 2018-19 school year. This year we welcomed six new staff members: parishioner Teresa Pione, Ana Mooney, Marina Mejia, Mary Ziolkowski, Mary Bowen, and Camille Weishuhn. Please continue to pray for all of our faculty, staff, students, and families.

As you heard last week from Fr. Tim, we are really excited to begin our transition to a classical model. A classical model to education focuses on the true purpose of Catholic education, which is the pursuit of wisdom and virtue, centered on Christ. For centuries, this “classical” purpose and method of education produced the greatest minds, hearts, and saints of our civilization by focusing on analytical thinking, being well-rounded, and developing a moral character based on divine law. Our purpose and mission as a Catholic school is to further God’s kingdom through faith, academics, and service. We are confident that a classical model of education is the best approach to our mission.

If you would like to learn more about, or be part of the vision of Cathedral School, please contact our school office at 512-476-1480. I ask you to pray for the school as we follow God’s call to the true, good and beautiful mission of Catholic education.

Robert LeGros, M.S.A. Principal

Cathedral School

Adult Confirmation Classes: For those 18 years old

and older who wish to prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, contact the church office, 512-476-6182, or email cff@smcaustin.org. Classes begin Sunday, Oct. 14. Clases de confirmación para adultos de los 18 años de edad: Para prepararse a recibir el sacramento de la confirmación, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al 512-476-6182 o al cff@smcaustin.org. Las clases comienzan el domingo, 14 de octubre.

Faith Formation/Formación de Fe

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El Rincón del Rector

(continua de la pagina 2) La segunda lectura del miércoles pasado (de la XXIII semana del tiempo ordinario) escrito por San Bernardo de Claraval aborda esto: “Amadísimos hermanos, éste es el primer grado de la contemplación: pensar constantemente qué es lo que quiere el Señor, qué es lo que le agrada, qué es lo que resulta aceptable en su presencia…Una vez que se ha purificado la mirada de nuestra alma con esas consideraciones, ya no nos ocupamos con amargura en nuestro propio espíritu, sino en el espíritu divino, y ello con gran deleite. Y ya no andamos pensando cuál sea la voluntad de Dios respecto a nosotros, sino cuál sea en sí misma…Ya que la vida está en la voluntad del Señor…”

Para elaborar en el tema del Rincón del Rector de la semana pasada, Cristo es la respuesta, doy seguimiento con las palabras de San Bernardo: “Cuando pensamos en nosotros mismos, nos perturbamos y nos llenamos de una saludable tristeza. Y cuando pensamos en el Señor, nos reanimamos al encontrar consuelo en la alegría del Espíritu Santo. De la primera, derivamos el miedo y la humildad; de la segunda, la esperanza y el amor.” Mirando hacia atrás, a uno de los primeros escritores del los Evangelios, San Pablo, podemos descansar con confianza en las palabras de su carta a los romanos 8:37-39, “Pero en todas estas cosas somos más que vencedores por medio de aquel que nos amó. Porque estoy convencido de que ni la muerte, ni la vida, ni ángeles, ni principados, ni lo presente, ni lo por venir, ni los poderes, ni lo alto, ni lo profundo, ni ninguna otra cosa creada no podrá separar del amor de Dios que es en Cristo Jesús Señor nuestro.”

El Señor no ha abandonado a su Iglesia al enfrentar desafíos viscerales. Ahora hay que acercarnos a Cristo, hay que estar dispuestos a tocar sus heridas y de aguantar. Desde ahí podemos discernir la acción correcta. El pesimismo no es un don ni es un fruto del Espíritu Santo. Es en los tiempos de gran necesidad que el Señor llama a sus grandes santos. Sigamos buscando solamente el conocimiento de la voluntad de Dios y el poder de llevarlo a cabo. Padre Tim

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Workshop in English Saturday, Sept. 22, 8:00-10:00am, in Bishops Hall– arrive promptly as late arrivals will not be permitted entrance. All clergy and paid staff, and all volunteers working with youth and vulnerable adults, at any parish or diocesan location, are required to attend an EIM workshop every three years. Login to your EIM ac-count (use the Alternate Login option if needed) to pre-register to attend an EIM workshop. Please do not bring children to an EIM workshop. For more information, contact Kathy at 512-476-6182, ext. 166; kthomas@smcaustin.org.

Un taller de actualización de Ética e Integridad en el Ministerio en español, se llevará a cabo el sábado, 22 de septiembre, de 10:30am-12:30pm, en el salón de los obispos – llegue puntualmente ya que a quienes lleguen tarde no se les permitirá la entrada. Todos los miembros del clero, personal pagado y volunta-rios que trabajan con jóvenes y adultos vulnerables de cualquier parroquia o área de la diócesis, están requeridos a asistir a un taller de EIM cada 3 años. Entre a su cuenta de EIM (use la opción alterna -Alternate Login en inglés- para entrar en caso necesario) para pre-inscribirse a un taller de EIM. Por favor no traiga a sus niños a este taller de EIM. Para obtener más información, llame a Kathy al 512-476-6182, ext. 166, o envíe un correo electrónico a kthomas@smcaustin.org.

Fullness of Truth at Cathedral Sept. 28-29 (Fri.-Sat.)

presents a conference entitled Angels & Demons: Discerning the Glorious from the Fallen. Hear exciting talks that cover the background knowledge of the Creation and mission of the angels from the beginning. Why did the fallen angels fall? Learn more about the incredible trial of the angels and the battle over the human family. Discover the mission and role of the angels in our lives. You will gain a deeper inspiration for a devotion to the angels, not just a discernment of spirits. For tickets, schedule, and more information: 877-218-7884, fullnessoftruth.org.

Natural Family Planning Class: Learn the CCLI

Sympto-Thermal method of NFP. Course consists of three classes—Mondays: Sept. 24, Oct. 22, and Nov. 26, at 7:00-9:30pm in the Cathedral School Library. Register at http://register.ccli.org/ Contact Randy and Grace-Marie Kolb at 512-891-5341 or rkolb@austin.rr.com for more information. Cost is $135 per couple. This course also fulfills diocesan NFP requirement for marriage prep.

27th Annual Red Mass at the Cathedral Tuesday, Sept.

18, at 6:00pm. The Red Mass is an historic tradition within the Catholic Church that derives its name from the color of the vestments worn by the celebrants and the scarlet robes originally worn by the attending government officials. Homilist is Rev. Greg Gerhart of St. Mary Catholic Center, College Station. Mass begins at 6:00pm; a reception follows.

Arte Musique & Friends Chamber Concert: You

are invited to enjoy an evening of beautiful music Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7:30pm, in Bishops Hall, performed an ensemble that includes our own Fr. Tim Nolt and Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona with Anna Carney. Program includes pieces by Domenico Scarlatti, Francis Polenc, Sir Malcolm Arnold, and Frédéric Chopin. Tickets: $20 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit Kindness Matters.

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Come experience the ancient traditions and music of the Church. Propers for the Mass are in the Saint Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal located in the pew.

September 23, 3:30pm—High Mass—Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. September 30, 3:30pm—High Mass—Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Latin phrase of the week: Sanctificationibus tuis, omnipotens Deus, et vitia nostra curentur, et remedia nobis æterna proveniant.—By the sanctifying power of thy sacraments, O almighty God, may we obtain the healing of our vices and strength unto eternal life.

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Traditional Latin Mass

READINGS FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16: Sun. ....... Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-6,8-9/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 Mon....... 1 Cor 11:17-26,33/Ps 40:7-10,17/Lk 7:1-10 Tues ...... 1 Cor 12:12-14,27-31a/Ps 100:1-5/Lk 7:11-17 Wed....... 1 Cor 12:31—13:13/Ps 33:2-5,12,22/Lk 7:31-35 Thurs ..... 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1b-2,16ab-17,28/Lk 7:36-50 Fri ......... Eph 4:1-7,11-13/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 9:9-13 Sat ......... 1 Cor 15:33-37,42-49/Ps 56:10-14/Lk 8:4-15 Sun ........ Wis 2:12,17-20/Ps 54:3-4,5,6-8/Jas 3:16—4:3/ Mk 9:30-37

OBSERVANCES FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16: Sun. ....... 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Mon....... St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Wed....... St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr Thurs ..... Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs Fri ......... St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist Sun ........ 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Beyond our Parish

Regina Caeli Academy 2018-2019. Come join our exciting mission to form the next generation of Catholics! Regina Caeli Academy provides a classical, hybrid educa-tion in the Catholic tradition. Pre K3-12th grade students attend Socratic, hands-on classes taught by trained tutors two days a week and home school on the remaining days. Lesson plans for home days are included and optimized for in-home education. For enrollment information, or to schedule a tour, please contact Mrs. Kathryn Haygood at khaygood.aus@rcahybrid.org or 512-524-6764, www.rcahybrid.org

Anthony Rizzi, Ph.D., is founder and director of the Institute for Advanced Physics. Dr. Anthony Rizzi will be on EWTN Live on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7:00pm CST, discussing with Fr. Pacwa his new book, which for the first time unites the teachings of St. Thomas and quantum physics! Dr. Rizzi will explain the core source of (in Pope Benedict’s words) “the dictatorship of relativism” in which we find ourselves and how we can be a part of changing it.

Cathedral priests to attend annual convocation Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 2-4.

During these three days at the Cathedral, you are invited to spend time with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration from 11:30am-12:30pm. Daily Masses and confession will resume Friday, Oct. 5.

St. Matthew Ministry needs to form a second group to

count the weekend collections. If you would like to help with this ministry, call Yvonne Bedell at 512-476-6182, ext. 110, or email ybedell@smcaustin.org.

Child Care—Tuesday evenings through June 9,

6:00pm-8:30pm, we will provide childcare for families participating in RCIA each week, in the Pre-K 3 & 4 classrooms (in the Donahue gym, near the cafeteria). Adults (ages 18 and above) with EIM certification are invited to help serve these families. We ask for a commitment of one Tuesday per month, and it’s not neces-sary to commit to the entire time; the more volunteers, the more we can share the ministry. Contact the church office or cff@smcaustin.org to sign up or for more information.

Volunteers Needed

NATIONWIDE ROSARY EVENT SUNDAY, OCT. 7: Catholics across the nation and internationally will pray the rosary for the healing of our country and our Church. More information at rosarycoasttocoast.com. Pray the rosary here in our Cathedral Oct. 7, at 3:00pm. Par ticipants may stay for 3:30pm Traditional Latin Mass.

Cathedral School Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 27

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Vocation Discernment

Bulletin Advertisers

Thank You, Sponsors! Because of you, we are able to receive our bulletins at no charge to our parish from LPi. Tina from LPi is working to increase our bulletin sponsorship. Feel free to contact Tina @ 512-431-9413 or twatson4@lpi.com. Place a business sponsorship; “In Loving Memory” blessings, or “Thank You” acknowledgements in the bulletin.

Initiatives for Life

¡Agradecemos a nuestros patrocinado-res! Gracias a ellos, recibimos nuestros boletines parroquiales sin costo de LPi. Tina, la representante de LPi está trabajando con nuestra parroquia para aumentar patrocinio del boletín. Para poner un anuncio para su negocio o un anuncio "En memoria de" para su sus seres queridos fallecidos, comuníquese con Tina al 512-431-9413 o al twatson4@lpi.com.

Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites all to

join in a prayer campaign Fridays to Sept. 28, that the change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life. Participants can receive weekly prayer reminders by text message or email. (from usccb.org)

Forty Days for Life, Sept. 26-Nov. 4: We stand in solidarity in these

semi-annual campaigns organized by Central Texas Coalition for Life that, in conjunction with international campaigns, have resulted in 90+ abortion facilities closing; over 160 abortion clinic workers leaving their jobs, and over 14,000 women choosing life for their children. Stop by the table in the Marian courtyard to find out how you can become involved in this powerful and life-saving ministry. Information at CentralTexasCoalition.com or Coalition for Life office 512-296-2071.

Del el 26 de septiembre al 4 de noviembre: Estamos en solidaridad con las campañas semi anuales organizadas por Central Texas Coalition for Life que, junto con otras campañas internacionales, han efectuado el cierre de más de 90 centros de aborto, más de 160 trabajadores de clínicas de aborto dejando su trabajo, y más de 14,000 mujeres escogiendo salvar la vida de sus hijos. Pasen por la mesa informativa en el jardín Mariano para más información sobre este ministerio poderoso que salva vidas. También visite a centraltexascoalition.com o llame a las oficinas de Coalition for Life al 512-296-2071.

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wed., Oct. 3, 7:00-

8:30pm in St. William Par ish Rectory, 1105 Deer Run, Round Rock. We’ve got good food, awesome seminarians and priests and great communi-ty. It’s the perfect mix to begin (or continue) your search for who God created you to be and the greatness he’s calling you to. RSVP to Zach Rodriguez at 512-355-4476.

Project Miriam—Saturday, Oct. 6, 10:00am-3:00pm, in Bishops Hall.

For single Catholic women, ages 16-45, seeking to learn from Mary’s joyful “yes” to God. The morning includes prayer and testimonials with religious sisters serving in the diocese, Mass and lunch. For more information contact the Vocation Office at 512-949-2430. Register online: austinvocations.com.

September is National Preparedness Month for natural disasters. Are you and your family prepared? To learn more about how Catholic Charities Disaster Response Team supports those in our communities to prepare for disaster in the aftermath and through the long-term recovery process, visit www.ccctx.org/disaster-response.

Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de Preparación para los desastres naturales ¿Están usted y su familia preparados? Para aprender más sobre cómo es que el Equipo de Respuesta a los Desastres de Catholic Charities ayuda a aquellos en nuestras comunidades a prepararse para un desastre, en el momento inmediato y a través del largo proceso de recuperación, visite www.ccctx.org/disaster-response.

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