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-11:50am

Saturday………………...11:00am-11:50am

& 4:30pm-5:20pm

CLERGY AND STAFF Most Rev. Joe S. Vásquez, STL, DD,

Bishop of Austin

Very Rev. Daniel Liu, Rector

Rev. Everardo Cazares, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Adrian Chishimba, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Antony Savarimuthu, Priest in Residence

Deacon Vince Boyle and

Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez

Louis Barron……………Director of Development/

Facility Operations

Yvonne Bedell…….Director of Operations/Finance

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

Robert LeGros………...Cathedral School Principal

Jeremiah Reyna………………….Facility Services

Yvonne Saldaña…………Sacramental Coordinator

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 bau-tizo, 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

AVE MARIA GIFT SHOP Hours of Operation

Tuesday-Friday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am-5:30 pm

Phone 512-617-5880

Saint Mary Cathedral volunteer ministry

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Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 Cathedral office closed until January 2, 2020 (No 6:30am Mass) 11:00am-noon..Confessions, Cathedral 12:05pm ……...Daily Mass, Cathedral

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 (No 6:30am Mass) 11:00am-noon..Confessions, Cathedral 12:05pm……...Daily Mass, Cathedral

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God 9:30am…Holy Day Mass, Cathedral Noon……Holy Day Mass, Cathedral 1:45pm…Holy Day Mass (Spanish), Cathedral 3:30pm... .Holy Day Mass (Traditional Latin), Cathedral

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Cathedral office reopens 6:30am.. Daily Mass 11:00am-noon..Confessions, Cathedral 12:05pm .Daily Mass, Cathedral 6:00pm.. Schola rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:45pm.. Catholic Scripture Study, Library

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 First Friday 6:30am.. Mass, Cathedral 8:30-9:25am.Confessions, Cathedral 9:30am.. Traditional Latin Mass, Cathedral 10:30am-noon.Eucharistic Adoration, Cathedral 11:00am-noon..Confessions, Cathedral 12:05pm .Mass, Cathedral 5:00pm.. Wedding rehearsal, Cathedral

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 First Saturday 8:00am-noon...YCP, Library 8:30-11:30am..RCIA Lecture Class, Bishops Hall 9:00am….Wedding, Cathedral 9:00am….Baptism Class (English), DC Cafeteria Classroom 10:00am.. .Cemetery Mass, Assumption Mausoleum 10:30am .Wedding Preparation, Cathedral 11:00am-noon…Confessions, Cathedral 12:05pm...Mass, Cathedral 3:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral 5:30pm...Vigil Mass, Cathedral 7:30pm...Wedding, Cathedral

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 The Epiphany of the Lord 10:15am..CFF Holy Rosary, DC Cafeteria 10:45am.CFF Sessions (English) 12:00pm..CFF Santo Rosario, DC Cafeteria 12:20pm..CFF Sesiones (español) 5:00pm.. SJLM 1st Sunday Potluck, Bishops Hall 6:45pm...Epiphany Water Blessing, Cathedral

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

“‘Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.’” 725 kilometers. That’s the distance on modern roads from Bethlehem to Cairo. Assuming one covered 40km a day on foot — ambitious for two young parents and their infant son — the journey would take well over two weeks. Of course, the Holy Family didn’t have modern roads. They would travel through wilderness, fear bandits, run low on water, and cross the vast Sinai Peninsula in a reverse of their forefathers in Exodus. Here, in struggle and sacrifice, are the beginnings of the forging of the Holy Family.

“Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod.” Large Jewish communities existed in most major cities of the ancient Mediterranean world, after the collapse of their kingdoms chronicled in the Old Testament, and Joseph could likely find work as a carpenter. All the same, today’s Gospel reminds us that the first formational years of Jesus as a babe-in-arms were spent in a strange land. The members of the Holy Family were foreigners, outsiders, immigrants.

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. God took on our humanity. He is in solidarity with our own trials and difficulties. On the feast of the Holy Family, we honor the special place of the family within society. We are invited, too, to recall those families who share in the struggles of the Holy Family in a particular way. We pray for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. We pray for all parents who sacrifice their own well-being and comfort so their children may have a better life. ©LPi _____________________________________________________________

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Mt 2, 13-15, 19-23

Seguimos en Navidad y hoy la Liturgia hace hincapié en la importancia de la familia. La familia siempre ha sido vivero de esperanza y alegría por el amor de los esposos y el cuidado que deben brindar a sus hijos. La familia, es una pequeña comunidad que inicia en la oración y vocación cristiana. Es desde ahí que la semilla nace para el sacerdocio, la vida religiosa, matrimonio y los hombres y mujeres laicos comprometidos que sirven a la Iglesia y en la sociedad. Los consejos que se dan en las lecturas de hoy son luz que debe iluminar el hogar y debemos practicarlos durante el año. El libro de Sirácide dice así: “El Señor honra al padre en los hijos y respalda la autoridad de la madre sobre la prole.” San Pablo lo resume de la siguiente manera: “Que en sus corazones reine la paz de Cristo, esa paz a la que han sido llamados, como miembros de un solo cuerpo.” En el Evangelio se ve el cómo actúa José y María para proteger a su hijo: “‘Levántate, toma al niño y a su madre, y huye a Egipto.’”

Consejos del Papa Francisco para la familia: "A los recién casados les doy siempre este consejo: 'Reñid lo que queráis. Si vuelan los platos, dejadlos. Pero nunca acabéis el día sin hacer las paces. ¡Nunca!'” "Para hacer las paces no hace falta llamar a Naciones Unidas, que venga a casa a hacer la paz. Basta un gesto pequeño, una caricia: 'Bueno, adiós, hasta mañana'. Y mañana se comienza de nuevo”. ¿Qué te anima de estos consejos? ¿Qué harás por tu familia actualmente? ©LPi

Gospel Meditation

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Mass Intentions

Monday, December 30 12:05pm.…………….Faithful Departed

Tuesday, December 31 12:05pm…………………Victor Braun† 5:30pm……………………….,All Souls

Wednesday, January 1 9:30am……………….Mrs. Lieu Pham† Noon……Sr. Marie Vivienne Dubray, CSC† 1:45pm……….Richard Regalado family 3:30pm….Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez

Thursday, January 2 6:30am…………………..Tony Madere† 12:05pm……………..Stephen Rusinko†

Friday, January 3 12:05pm………..Vicenta Betsy Vargas† 9:30am……………………Fr. Tim Nolt 12:05pm……..Inocencia Flores Molina†

Saturday, January 4 12:05pm…………Catherine Sorrentino† 5:30pm………..Gonzalo & Julia Lopez†

Sunday, January 5 8:00am……Larry Gene Porfirio family† 9:30am.………………….Madere family Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm.M/M Ventura Diaz, Salvador Garcia† 3:30pm………………...Rose Elsom family 5:30pm……...Michael & Amanda Salvo

Stewardship & Development

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Offertory Collection (week of 12-15-19) (Numbers for 12-22-19 not available at time of print)

Sunday Coll. Last Month Year to Date

12/15/19 Nov. 2019 7/1-12/16/2019

Income

Expenses

Budget Excess/(Deficit) Second Collections Cathedral School of Saint Mary

Attendance ………………………… 1,348

Encounter Christ Campaign a/o 9-19-19—$1,189,495 raised; 86% of goal; 190 gifts

Saint Mary Cathedral Catholic Endowment (as of 10/31/2019) $ 47,215

For questions, concerns, or comments, contact the Director of Advancement, Louis Barron, 512-476-6182 ext. 172; email lbarron@smcaustin.org.

those who have died;

those in need of healing: * Paul Ancira, Jim Boyles, Jessica Burrola, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Catarino Castillo, Judith Constantine, Kenneth Craig, Sr., Carmel DiCarlo, John Donatucci, Abel Duarte, Ronald Erickson, J. C. Ernst, Joshua Escalona, Margaret Harrison, Claire Hernandez, Chuck Jehlen, Hee-Jung Kim, Maria Guadalupe Ledesma & family, Jesús Amaro Lopez, Mrs. Lucio, Clarisa Marcée, Alicia Martinez, Vanessa Matocha, Marjorie King Parker, Gary Porfirio, Bill Scott, Marlene Siering, Tim Sullivan, Vicente Zavala

and those serving in the military: HR Shelby D. Aparicio HN5 Jinuel Jehlen LCPL Eric E. Muñoz 1LT Kyra Barone 1 LT Patrick Kuiper Capt. Nicholas Naquin Capt. Mary E. Boyle Major David McGuire 1SG Kenneth A. Saffell A1C Paige Derry Capt. Lawrence McNamara Capt. Sean Snook PFC Andrew DiCarlo Christopher Mercado, USAF Sgt. William Speer PFC Rick German Capt. Chris Morrow Spec 4 Chris Trevino 1LT Cory Houck Ensign Evan Moses Christopher Ty Trevino

Lt. Sigifredo Homero Huerta, Jr. LT Shane Moses

*Unless requested otherwise, names will appear for three weeks.

Please pray for...

SANCTUARY CANDLE In Memory of

Christopher Sierra December 22, 2019 to

January 4, 2020

$ 16,277 $ 107,785 $ 700,214

$ 23,422 $ 115,448 $ 562,135

($ 7,145) ($ 7,663) $ 138,078

Christmas flowers envelopes are

available in the pews. Your donations help defray the cost of flowers for the Christmas

liturgies. Christmas offering envelopes are also available in the

pews. Thank you for helping to cover the cost of expenses during the Christmas Season. Los sobres de flores de Navidad están disponibles en los bancos. Sus donaciones ayudan a sufragar el costo de las flores para las liturgias de Navidad. Los sobres de la ofrenda de Navidad también están disponibles para ayudar a cubrir el costo de nuestros gastos durante la temporada navideña.

We are excited to announce a new giving platform called Pushpay, which is currently active. It is a simple to use, and we ask that you begin to use this new platform in making your donations. You can get access to the new system by going to https://pushpay.com/pay/smcaustin which will take you directly to the portal, or text smcaustin to 77977. You will then receive a link to access the portal. You can also access Pushpay by going to the www.smcaustin.org website, click on Donation, next click on Giving (new). The current platform we are using, Vanco, is still active and can re-ceive your donations but we are encouraging everyone to begin to use Pushpay. If you have any questions, please contact Louis Barron or Yvonne Bedell in the parish office, 512-476-6182.

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Community Life

CFF Scripture Study: Parishioner Frank Fuentes offers an

in-depth and meaningful examination of Holy Scripture Sundays, 10:45am-11:45am, in our library. His style is engaging, interactive, well researched, and backed up by yearly participation in the renowned Steubenville Conferences.

Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is an 11-part

study. Held at 6:30pm, Wednesdays, through Jan. 29, in the Donahue Center Cafeteria. Call Deacon Vince for more information, 512-576-4788.

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm, For

questions email LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

Bible Study

Cathedral School of Saint Mary

Faith Formation/Formación de Fe

Your family is invited to pray, learn, and grow as disciples in Catholic Faith Formation. Join us Sundays in the Donahue Center Cafeteria for the Holy Rosary at 10:15am, plus sessions for parents and youth at 10:45am. For more information, call 512-476-4801.

Su familia está invitada a rezar, aprender y crecer como discípulos en la Formación de la Fe Católica. Nos reunimos la mayoría de los domingos en la cafetería del Donahue Center comenzando con Santo Rosario a las 12 PM, más sesiones para padres y jóvenes a las 12:20 PM. Para más información, llame al 512-476-4801.

Would you like to know more about the Catholic Faith? Although RCIA is designed to teach the Catholic faith

to those wishing to enter the Church, it is also one of the best ways for Catholics to learn the faith more deeply. Therefore, all those seeking to know Jesus and His Church are invited to attend RCIA every Tuesday, beginning Sept 3rd, in the school cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. Contact Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788, for more information.

R. C. I. A.

Book Study: An Introduction to the Devout Life by St.

Francis de Sales is the subject of our current study Mondays, at 6:30pm, in the Sheehan Room.

Faith Enrichment

NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE:*

Thursday-Friday, Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 30-31: (No 6:30am Mass) 11:00am-noon confessions 12:05pm Mass

New Year’s Day—Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, Wednesday, Jan. 1: (no confessions) 5:30pm Vigil (Tuesday); 9:30am Noon 1:45pm (Español) 3:30pm (Traditional Latin-Circumcision of the Lord)

*New Year’s is a holy day of obligation.

Parish office holiday schedule: The parish office is closed

through Wednesday, Jan. 1, and will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2.

School office holiday schedule: The school office is closed through Friday, Jan. 3, and will reopen Monday, Jan. 6. ___________________________________________________

La oficina de la escuela de la catedral esta cerrada el lunes, 23 de diciembre. La oficina reabre el lunes 6 de enero.

La oficina cierra el lunes, 23 de diciembre, hasta el miercoles,1 de enero. La oficina reabre el jueves 2 de enero.

Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary: In Fatima, Our Lady said, "My Immaculate Heart will

be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God." Join the Faithful throughout our diocese for 33 days of preparation prayer for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. The prayers begin on February 20, and are done privately using the preparation book. Visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org by January 23, to receive your free copy of the Montfort preparation prayer book. Your book will be mailed to you.

Preparación para la Total Consagración a Jesús por Maria: En Fátima, Nuestra Señora dijo, “Mi Inmaculado Corazón será tu refugio y el camino que te conducirá a Dios”. Únase a los Fieles de toda nuestra diócesis para realizar 33 días de oración para la Total Consagración a Jesús por María. Las oraciones comienzan el 20 de febrero y son hechas de manera privada en nuestro hogar usando un libro de preparación. Visite www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org antes del 23 de enero para recibir su copia gratuita del libro de preparación y oración Montfort. Su libro le será enviado por correo.

Dear Parishioners,

On behalf of the Cathedral School of Saint Mary community, I wish you a blessed Christmas season. Please keep our students and their families in your prayers as many of them are traveling over the holidays. The school office will be closed until January 6. Our students will also return to classes on this day. Thank you for all your support this past year, and I look forward to sharing our accomplishments over the next semester. We invite those of you who are considering a Catholic classical education for your children to the CSSM Open House on Sunday, January 26, at 11:00am, in the school library. We, at the Cathedral School of Saint Mary are grateful for the blessings of your continued support to the school.

Blessings, Robert LeGros, Principal

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READINGS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 29: Sun ........... Sir 3:2-6,12-14/Ps 128:1-5/Col 3:12-21/Mt 2:13-15,19-23 Mon ....... 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40 Tues ....... 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2,11-13//Jn 1:1-18 Wed ....... Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Thurs ..... 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28 Fri .......... 1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Ps 98:1,3-6/Jn 1:29-34 Sat.......... 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1,7-9/Jn 1:35-42 Sun ........ Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2,7-8,10-13/Eph 3:2-3a,5-6/Mt 2:1-12

OBSERVANCES FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 29: Sun ........ The Holy Family Tues ....... St. Sylvester I, Pope Wed ....... Mary, the Holy Mother of God (holy day of ............... obligation); New Year’s Day; World Day of Peace Thurs ..... Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops ............... & Doctors of the Church Fri .......... The Most Holy Name of Jesus Sat.......... St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious; National ............... Migration Week Next Sun .The Epiphany of the Lord ©LPi

Ever feel your marriage is under attack? It is! Our Lady

of Fatima told us the final battle would be against families and marriages! Do you have a battle plan? Whether you are newly-wed, enjoying your golden years, or somewhere in between, Teams of Our Lady can help you fortify your marriage and make it a priority in a busy world where forces, seen and unseen, are working hard to undermine both your marriage and your faith. Teams is a lay marriage spirituality movement that consists of small teams (5-6 couples) who meet once a month to share, pray, discuss, and support each other in their marriages and faith life. Outside of monthly meetings, couples strive to grow closer to God by carrying out endeavors such as daily personal and conjugal prayer, regular reading and reflection on Scripture, and a monthly sit-down with your spouse to share spiritual, couple, and/or family matters. For more information on Teams in Austin, contact Justin and Gia Talentino at giatalentino@startmail.com and go to www.teamsofourlady.org

Beyond our Parish

Living, Dying and the Power of Presence: Holy Trinity

Catholic Church, Jarrell, TX, invites you to this conference by the international filmmaker and speaker Kevin Dunn (https://fatalflawsfilm.com/). Come and learn the truth behind the dangers of assisted dying laws that are impacting societies all over the world. Saturday, Jan. 11, 6:30pm, no admission fee. For more information, contact the pro-life coordinator at Holy Trinity, Chris Garlasco, at: cgarlasco@hotmail.com or call the parish at 512-863-3020. Approved by the Diocese of Austin.

FORMED is a website featuring Catholic content such as eBooks, Bible studies, children’s content, movies, MP3s, Spanish content and more. All of this material is produced by the Augustine Institute and offers some of the best Catholic digital content available, and the best part—it’s FREE for Saint Mary Cathedral parishioners. Use your smart-phone to sign up to Formed.org Questions or difficulties? Contact Jaeson Drummond, Director of Catholic Faith Formation, at jdrummond@smcaustin.org

CCCTX

On the feast of the Holy Family, we recognize all families are called to follow the model of our most Holy Family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Catholic Charities of Central Texas encourages family participation through our Gabriel Project Life Center, offering free education, case management and material assistance to new or expectant mothers and fathers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 512-651-6100.

Durante la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia, reconocemos que todas las familias están llamadas a seguir el modelo de la más Sagrada Familia: Jesús, María y José. Catholic Charities of Central Texas anima a la participación familiar a través del Gabriel Project Life Center, ofreciendo educación gratuita, manejo de casos y asistencia material a nuevas madres y padres de familia o que están esperando un bebé. Para mayor información o para hacer una cita, llame al 512-651-6100.

All EIM Workshop attendees must pre-register/sign up at least 24 hours in advance to attend a workshop. The Workshop Roster will close 24 hours before the workshop start time.

Have an existing EIM account?

Go to eappsdb.com/austin to login (use Alternate Login if you don’t recall your ID/password).

Never submitted an EIM Application?

Go to eappsdb.com/austin-register to complete and submit an EIM Application (request a paper application from your parish or school EIM site administrator if needed).

From your account, click Sign up for a Workshop (bottom right) to see the list of workshops and Sign Up for the EIM Workshop you wish to attend. If you do not have access to a computer and/or the Internet, contact your own parish or school EIM site administrator for assistance.

Walk-in attendees will no longer be admitted to work-shops. This will ensure that all persons required to be EIM compliant have submitted the application, had a background check and that workshop attendance is credited promptly to their EIM account. Contact the EIM Office at 512-949-2447 with questions.

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry

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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.

Wednesday, January 1, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord. (Holy Day of Obligation) Friday, January 3, 9:30am—Low Mass—First Friday of the Month—Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Sunday, January 5, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Holy Name of Jesus. Epiphany Water Blessing, 6:45 p.m. Monday, January 6, 6:30pm—Sung Mass—Epiphany of the Lord.

Latin phrase of the week: Cæleste organum hodie sonuit in terra, Ad partum Virginis superum cecinit caterva. Today the celestial choir sounded on earth, The heavenly band sang for the Virgin’s birth. To receive news and updates about the TLM, visit our website: AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Facebook: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.

Traditional Latin Mass

La Corresponsabilidad Diaria

El GPS de Dios nunca falla

Yo uso el GPS donde quiera que voy, y me sirve bien la mayor parte del tiempo. Sin embargo, a veces me lleva a un lugar que no existe. Luego están esos momentos en que estoy a punto de girar, y el hombre dentro de mi teléfono grita: "¡Señal del GPS perdida!" O "¡Cambio de ruta!" El problema es que, cuando el área no me es familiar, no tengo más opción que escuchar. Podría intentar llegar adonde voy por simple intuición o detenerme para mirar un mapa en papel, pero no confío en mi sentido de dirección. ¡Y no he comprado un mapa en papel en casi una década!

Muchas personas se mueven por la vida sin ninguna dirección. Se encuentran constantemente cambiando de ruta y preguntándose cuándo llegarán a un destino final satisfactorio. Lo que necesitan es una brújula y un compañero para el viaje. Sin embargo, no tienen idea de cómo obtener ninguno de los dos.

La oración puede servir como una brújula, y nos conecta con un compañero para el viaje. Vivir en la corresponsabi-lidad diaria es imposible sin la oración. Si contamos con nuestra propia voluntad y creemos que podemos ser fructíferos sin el contacto diario con lo Divino, podemos encontrarnos buscando direcciones más que avanzar hacia un destino. Dios, a través de la oración, nos ayudará a ver todo lo que tenemos como regalo. Dios, a través de la oración, nos alejará del materialismo y el egoísmo hacia la libertad y la generosidad. Incluso cuando caemos en pecado, el camino de regreso es más claro. La señal de GPS de Dios nunca se pierde en realidad. -Tracy Earl Welliver ©LPi

God’s GPS Never Fails

I use GPS wherever I go, and it serves me well most of the time. However, sometimes it leads me to a place that does not exist. Then there are those times when I am about to turn, and the man inside my phone shouts out, “GPS signal lost!” or “Rerouting!” The problem is, when the area is unfamiliar to me, I have no choice but to listen. I could try to get where I am going by simple intuition or by pulling over to look at a paper map, but I don’t trust my sense of direction. And I haven’t bought a paper map in close to a decade!

Many people move through life without any direction. They find themselves constantly rerouting and wondering when they will ever get to a satisfying final destination. What they need is a compass and a companion for the journey. Yet they have no idea how to get either.

Prayer can serve as a compass, and it connects us to a companion for the journey. Stewardship living is impossible without prayer. If we count on our own will and believe we can become fruitful without daily contact with the Divine, we can find ourselves looking for directions more than moving toward a destination. God, through prayer, will help us see all we have as a gift. God, through prayer, will lead us away from materialism and selfishness and toward freedom and generosity. Even when we fall to sin, the path back is clearer. God’s GPS signal is never really lost. -Tracy Earl Welliver ©LPi

Everyday Stewardship

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for January: Promotion of World Peace—We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world.

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.

¡Agradecemos a nuestros patrocinadores! 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.

Bulletin Ads

For the safety of our youngest parishioners, please accompany your children at all times while on campus,

including trips to the restroom during Mass and to and from the nursery, faith formation classes and other parish events. Para la seguridad de nuestros feligreses más pequeños, les pedimos que por favor acompañen a sus hijos siempre mientras están en el campus de la catedral. Esto incluye

visitas al baño durante la misa, entrando y saliendo de la guardería y las clases de formación religiosa, o cualquier otro evento parroquial.

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas December 29, 2019

Pray for those from the Cathedral currently discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Sister Maria Paula (Amanda Fuentes), novice, Dominican Sisters of

Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI

Deacon Miguel Flores, St. Louis King of France, Austin, TX

Nathan Leonard, Our Lady of Clark Creek Abbey

Br. Augustine Marie Peter (Ryan Schultz), Canons Regular of St. Thomas Aquinas

Ladd Spears-Saint Mary of the Assumption, Taylor, TX

Vocations Discernment

Dignity of Life

“Like Our Blessed Mother welcomed Jesus, we are called to cherish and protect the gift of human life, at every stage and in every circumstance.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Living Out Christmas in the New Year” “Al igual que Nuestra Santísima Madre dio la bienvenida a Jesús, estamos llamados a atesorar y proteger el don de la vida humana, en cada etapa y en cada circunstancia.”

Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB “Viviendo la Navidad en el Año Nuevo”

Austin-Area High School Discernment Dinner Wednes-day, Jan. 8, 7:00-8:30pm in St. William Parish Rectory, 620

Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock. 78681.

Men’s Discernment Dinner for single Catholic men ages 18 and

older with an openness to discerning a priestly vocation—Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6:30-9:00 pm at Borromeo Discernment House, 905B Duncan Lane, Austin 78705.

The Shepherd’s Pipe: Songs from the Holy Night

Georg Johannes Gick

“The Miracle”

When all the winds were mild, Mary came to me apart and laid the Holy Child here inside my heart.

My heart was made the manger, and my body was the stall. And now no man is stranger: my life goes out to all,

To bring to each of them this Child of heaven’s light, to let them enter in, like flames of candles to the holy night.

My heart was made the manger, and my body was the stall. And now no man is stranger: my life goes out to all.

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