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, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Vince Boyle and

Deacon 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

First Sunday of Advent

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Joy Filled Expectation

The other year I ordered a nice set of noise-cancelling headphones for an upcoming trip. As the order was confirmed online, I was given the option to have the delivery shipped to a locker in downtown Austin where I could then retrieve the headphones. I had a relatively small window of time before leaving on my trip and anxiously read the delivery updates each day. Something unexpected happened: the promised delivery date came and went; the tracking system indicated the headphones were still en route, but no further progress could be noted.

I called the company. They admitted that it looked like the package had gotten lost. Although frustrated, I resigned myself to going on vacation without the new headphones. I would just have to listen to the snoring of my cabin mate on the cruise with ordinary earplugs! I had a nice surprise (and this is where it pays to be kind to the Customer Service rep on the phone): they would overnight a new set of headphones to me at no charge. And, yes, the package arrived before I had to leave on my trip! Same day or next day delivery creates an expectation of quick fulfillment. Our gratitude is often as quickly lived as the delivery time frame.

Nature reminds us of cycles that are somewhat predictable but always variable. One season I still miss from growing up in Pennsylvania is fall. Up north one catches a whiff of coolness in the air (usually at some point in September) and begins wondering when the leaves will change. Mid to late October you begin to notice glimpses of color on certain trees, which often progresses into an explosion of color! Some years it truly amazes; other years the effect is muted. The general trend here, after 29 years in Central Texas, is for a tree or shrub to exhibit brilliant color one day and to be bereft of leaves the next. Better advised to snap that photo on the spot than to return the next day with camera in hand! This year has been different. For three weeks now I have gazed with wonder on the trees lining Brazos after our daily Masses and wondered when the yellow will disappear. It's still there!

In Advent we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ. Yes, we prepare our welcome for the Christ Child at Christmas. Why shouldn’t this also be a time of preparation for our death? For the Christian, this can create a joy-filled longing to live each day to the fullness of the Father's will, trusting it to be a good and perfect will, and trusting that His Spirit can animate and direct our thoughts, feelings and actions to our final end and perfect good. Look no further than this weekend's readings to confirm that Advent is a both/and experience: joy-filled longing for the Christ Child at Christmas AND a longing for the beatific vision of heaven. In the meantime, we choose how to experience the short-lived longings of same or next day delivery; the achievement of a certain sense of control or otherwise in the day, or better yet, the wonder of a tree in Central Texas that simply will not yet let go of fall color. Best to be amazed at the interruptions of grace that draw us back to our true calling: to live as children of the King in a fallen world that yet awaits its redemption. Let us journey together with thoughtfulness, care, and charity this Advent. Take the time to be interrupted by grace; to wonder, and to listen to the heart of God. Fr. Tim

Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 5:30pm... CSSM PTC meeting, library 6:00pm... Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... Screwtape Letters Book Study begins, Sheehan 6:30pm... Quinceañera meeting, school upstairs conference room

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Advent Day of Prayer for Priests 6:30am... daily Mass, Cathedral No confession or 12:05pm daily Mass Noon-1:00pm.Eucharistic Adoration, Cathedral 5:30pm... Knights of Columbus, Bishops Hall 5:45pm... CFF RCIA child care, Pre-K 3 classroom-Donahue Center 6:00pm... RCIA class, Donahue Center Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedral 3:30pm... CSSM Faculty Meeting, library 4:00pm... Schola solo rehearsal, Sheehan 6:00pm... Schola rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... Video Series on Mass, Donahue Center Cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir, Sheehan

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 7:00am... Bishops Hall kitchen cleaning 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall 7:30pm... Hakuna Adoration, Cathedral

FIRST FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

7:00am... Men’s Forging Ahead, Bishops Hall 8:30am... CSSM Adoration, Cathedral 8:30-9:25am.confession, Cathedral 9:30am... First Friday Mass (Latin), Cathedral 10:30am-noon..Eucharistic Adoration, Cathedral 11:00-noon.confession, Cathedral 12:05pm. First Friday Mass (English), Cathedral 5:30pm... Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass (bilingual), Cathedral 6:30pm... Spanish Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 9:00am.. Baptism class (Spanish) Donahue Center Cafeteria 9:30am..Immaculate Conception Mass (English), with Miraculous Medal enrollment, Cathedral 10:30am.St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan 11:00am-noon..confession, Cathedral 11:00am.Legion of Mary, library 12:05pm .Immaculate Conception Mass (EF/ Latin), with Miraculous Medal Enrollment, Cathedral

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

8:00am... Sunday Breakfast/Lunch (Catholic Faith Formation), Bishops Hall 9:45am... CFF classes, classrooms 4:45pm…SJLMS coffee, Bishops Hall 5:15pm... St. Augustine Children Choir, Art Room & Sheehan

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Mass Intentions

Monday, December 3 6:30am……………………...Pat Myers† 12:05pm………………...Madere family

Tuesday, December 4 6:30am………………..Gerard Navarro† Noon-1:00pm…(Eucharistic Adoration)

Wednesday, December 5 6:30am…………….Suzanne Donatucci† 8:30am………..Timothy Patrick Tynan† 12:05pm……………Tomas R. Peinado†

Thursday, December 6 6:30am..………………………...Sam N. 12:05pm…………………...Arnie Garza

Friday, December 7 6:30am……………...Souls in Purgatory 9:30am…………………..Esther Macora 12:05pm……………….Celestino Jalifi† 5:30pm……………….Roshan Sebastian

Saturday, December 8 9:30am………………...Shreyasi Bagchi 12:05pm………………...Madere family 5:30pm……..……….Angelo Baldovin†

Sunday, December 9 8:00am……………..Isabel G. Gonzales 9:30am ……………..Martha Boudreaux Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm…………………Benny Brewer† 3:30pm………………….Kathleen Kahil 5:30pm………..Jeanette & Yvette Miller

Stewardship & Development

First Sunday of Advent

Offertory Collection (week of 11/25/2018 )

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

First Collection and Mail ................... $ 19,924 Under …….($ 1,576)

Second Collection Cathedral School of Saint Mary .............. $ 1,750

FY 2018 Year-to-Date Budget ............... $ 451,500 FY 2018 Regular Weekly Offerings ...... $ 417,661 Under…….($33,839)

Attendance ................................... 1,355

Saint Mary Cathedral Catholic Endowment (a/o 10-31-2018) ……...$19,366

Ave Maria Gift Shop Debt Balance (a/o 10-20-2018)…………………...$ 9,679

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

Next Sunday’s Second Collection (December 8-9, 2018)

Religious Retirement Fund

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving

The Madere Family November 25-December 22, 2018

those who have died: Hermina (Mini) C. Rodriguez, Patricio Carrillo, Patricia Brister, John Augustine Coronado

those in need of healing: * Jerry Aksland, Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Benjamin Lee Alvarado, Mario Antonetti, II (“Baby Mio”), Ryan Arredondo, Ilene Baer, Rosalinda Barajas, Ebodia Bautista, Robert Barrera, Ira Bearden, Bobbie Jean, Reef Bonsmann, Betty Brown, Courtney Brown, Theresa Buckman, Brian Burditt, Jessica Burrola, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Dr. Roseanne Butera, Aaron Carroll, Robbie Copple, Ken Craig, Betty Cravens, Felix Cuellar, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Brandon Durieux, J. C. Ernst, Tom Flores, Dorothy Fuller, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Isabel Grace Gonzales, Mary Gott, Sammy Greco, Greer Family, 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 Organ, 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, Robinson Family, 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, Ennovy Vester, 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 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

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

Please pray for...

OUR FEAST DAY—DEC. 8! Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed

Virgin Mary (holy day of obligation)

5:30pm bilingual Vigil Mass (Friday, Dec. 7) 9:30am Mass (English) with Miraculous Medal enrollment 11:00am-noon confession 12:05pm Extraordinary Form/Traditional Latin Mass with Miraculous Medal enrollment

Nuestro día festivo— el 8 de diciembre

La solemnidad de la Inmaculada concepción de la Beata Virgen

María (un día de precepto)

5:30 p.m. vigilia bilingüe (el viernes, 7 de diciembre)

9:30 a.m. - Misa en inglés con inscripción en la medalla milagrosa 11 a.m. al mediodía - Confesiones 12:05 p.m. Misa la en forma

extraordinaria/ Misa en latín con inscripción en la medalla milagrosa

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Cathedral School

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, Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting, and with it, a time of meaningful reflection, 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 an opportunity to visit the school. Enrollment has reached 191 students. Our school has welcomed 23 new students this school year. Thanks to your attendance at the annual Fall Festival, we were able to raise over $29,000. Not only was it a financial success, but the fellowship strengthened our communal bond as one Body of Christ. We invite those of you who are considering a Catholic education for your children to the CSSM Open House Sunday, Feb. 3, at 11:30am, in the school library. Join us as we share more about our transition to classical education and provide an opportunity for you to meet our wonderful faculty, as well as our current students and parents. We are grateful for the blessings of your continued support to the school. Blessings, Robert LeGros, M.S.A., Principal

Faith Enrichment

New Video Series on the Eucharist: 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. This is a fresh look at the Eucharist and its reality as sacred meal, the sacrifice necessary for communion with God, and the Real Presence of Christ. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, in the Donahue Center Cafeteria. Begins Dec. 12; ends Jan. 9. Contact Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788.

New Book Study: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire. Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm, in the Sheehan Room; begins Dec. 3. Contact Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788.

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm, For questions email LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

First Friday, Dec. 7

6:30am Mass 8:30am-9:25am confession 9:30am Mass (Extraordinary Form/ Traditional Latin) 10:30am-noon Eucharistic Adoration 11:00am-noon confession 12:05pm Mass

CFF families to prepare delicious breakfast Sunday,

Dec. 9, in Bishops Hall beginning after 8:00am Mass through 1:30pm. Homemade tacos, tamales and menudo available for purchase to help raise funds for scholarships for CFF families. Thank you for supporting our religious education program! El próximo domingo, 9 de diciembre, las familias del CFF prepararán un delicioso desayuno para vender en el salón de los obispos después de las misas, a partir de las 8 a.m. hasta la 1:30 p.m. Venderán tacos, tamales y menudo para recaudar fondos para las familias en el programa. ¡Gracias por apoyar nuestro programa de educación religiosa!

Advent Day of Prayer for Priests Tuesday, Dec. 4. All priests of the diocese will attend this gathering. Cathedral schedule as follows:

6:30am daily Mass

No 11:00am-noon confession;

No 12:05pm daily Mass

Noon-1:00pm Eucharistic Adoration

Message from Bishop Vásquez: It is with great joy

that I announce to you that today our Holy Father, Pope Francis, appointed Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Monterey in California. Though we will miss Bishop Garcia, we know this is a great blessing for him and the church of Monterey. Please join me in praying for Bishop Garcia as he prepares for his Installation Mass on Jan. 30, 2019. Un mensaje del Obispo Vásquez: Es con mucha alegría que les puedo anunciar que hoy, nuestro Santo Padre el papa Francisco nombró al Obispo Auxiliar Daniel E. García como el quinto obispo de la diócesis de Monterey, California. Aunque le extrañaremos al obispo García, sabemos que esta es una gran bendición para él y para la iglesia de Monterey. Acompáñame en oración por el obispo García mientras él se prepara para su misa de instalación el 30 de enero, 2019.

Consult our website: smcaustin.org/family-registration, for information about registration for Catholic Faith Formation classes and how to begin preparations for your child to receive sacraments.

Faith Formation/Formación de Fe

Consult our website: smcaustin.org/family-registration, for information about registration for Catholic Faith Formation classes and how to begin preparations for your child to receive sacraments.

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El Rincón del Rector

Una espera llena de alegría

El otro año yo compré un par de audífonos con noise cancelling para llevar conmigo en un viaje. Al confirmar la compra en línea, me dieron la opción de recibir mi orden en un buzón público en el centro de Austin. Como no tenía mucho tiempo antes de irme, yo rastreaba ansiosamente mi orden en línea cada día. Luego, algo inesperado sucedió: llegó la fecha de entrega pero yo no había recibido nada. El localizador de envíos indicaba que mi paquete estaba todavía en ruta pero no me pudo dar ningún información adicional.

Yo llamé a la compañía. Me dijeron que se parecía que mi paquete se había perdido. Aunque estaba frustrado, me resigné a irme de vacaciones sin los nuevos audífonos. Me tendría que aguantar los ronquidos de mi compañero de cabina con un par de tapones de oídos. Pero, tuve una sorpresa (y sí vale la pena ser cordial en el teléfono con los representantes de servicios de clientes): la compañía me mandaría un par de audífonos al siguiente día sin costo adicional. ¡El paquete sí llego antes de que tuviera que irme en mi viaje! La entrega al mismo día o al día siguiente crea una expectativa de gratificación instantánea. Muchas veces, nuestro gratitud solo dura el tiempo de espera.

La naturaleza nos recuerda de los ciclos que son más o menos predecibles pero siempre variables. Una de las temporadas que aún extraño de mis años en Pensilvania es el otoño. Allá en el norte, empezando normalmente en septiembre, uno se puede hasta oler el frío en el aire y se empieza a esperar el cambio de los colores del follaje. A mediados de octubre se comienza a notar chispas de color en algunos árboles que dentro de poco tiempo se conviertan en una explosión de colores. Algunos años los colores son una maravilla, otros años el efecto es menos impresionante. (continua en la pagina 6)

St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Graces

Please bring your wrapped gift with the straw attached to Bishops Hall by Sunday, Dec. 9, or to the Cathedral office M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm. We will accept gifts from those attending the Knights’ parish-wide Christmas party until Dec. 15. Entregue el regalo envuelto al Salón de los Obispos antes del 9 de diciembre, o a la oficina parroquial los lunes a viernes entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. Aceptaremos regalos de los asistentes a la fiesta parroquial de Navidad de Caballeros de Colón hasta el 15 de diciembre. No se le olvide de fijar la paja al regalo para poder saber para quién es.

3rd annual Christmas celebration, hosted by

Cathedral Knights, Council 14055, Saturday, Dec. 15, in Bishops Hall. Celebrate Christmas with your parish; enjoy a meal and Parishioners’ Talent Show. Tickets purchased online at: www.KofC14055.org, by Dec. 10. Attendees asked to bring a “Christmas Graces” gift from the crèche in the

Cathedral narthex. Fr. Tim and members of Cathedral School are looking forward to performing for you. Parishioners interested in taking part in the talent show should contact David Matocha at Matocha@flash.net. Acts not limited to Christmas theme.

Blood Drive Sunday, Dec. 9, hosted by Knights of Columbus We Are Blood will be at our parish from 9:30am-2:00pm. To donate blood, contact Todd Baumann at 512-966-0983, and schedule a time. Do NOT contact We Are Blood directly as this is a special event for the Cathedral parish. The Blood bank needs about 200 blood donations every day in Central Texas to meet our community’s needs. Mobile blood drives account for 60% of these daily donations. Consider signing up to help those whose life may depend on your donation.

6th annual Cathedral Christmas Carol Sing-along Sunday, Dec. 16, 7:30pm. This

reverent and joyful event will feature organist Brooks Whitmore, the St. Augustine Youth Choir, soprano Sara Jebaily, baritone Stephen Maus, Cathedral School of St. Mary Honor Choir, and the congregation singing many of the season's best-loved carols. A cookies and cocoa reception follows in Bishops Hall, hosted by the Youth Choir families. All are invited and all ages are welcome!

Las Posadas – “The Inns” – where Mary and Joseph

asked for a place to rest their heads on the night Christ was born. Join us as we reenact their journey with the CFF community Sunday, Dec. 16 from 10:30-11:45am in the Donahue Center gym. For more information contact Jaeson Drummond at 512-476-4801 or cff@smcaustin.org. All are invited to attend, bring a cover dish and join in the festivities! Las Posadas - Join us as we reenact the journey of Mary and Joseph with the CFF community on Sunday, December 16 from 12:15-1:45pm in the Donahue Center gym. For more information contact Jaeson Drummond at (512) 476-4801 or cff@smcaustin.org. All are invited to attend, bring a cover dish and join in the festivities!

Cathedral Mementos for sale: Rose Window Sun-Catcher ornaments,

Saint Mary Cathedral re-usable bags,

stadium bags. Call parish office, 512-476-6182, Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:00pm.

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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.

Friday, Dec. 7, 9:30am—Mass Low—First Friday of the Month. Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Saturday, Dec. 8, 12:05pm—High Mass—Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mass followed by a Miraculous Medal enrollment. Dec. 9, 3:30pm—High Mass—Second Sunday of Advent.

Latin phrase of the week: De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine: Domine exaudi orationem meam. From the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord hear my prayer. Psalm 129:1-2

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

READINGS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 2: Sun ........ Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5,8-10,14/1 Thes 3:12—4:2/ Lk 21:25-28,34-36 Mon ...... Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Mt 8:5-11 Tues ...... Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17/Lk 10:21-24 Wed ...... Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 15:29-37 Thurs ..... Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a/Mt 7:21,24-27 Fri ......... Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1,4,13-14/Mt 9:27-31 Sat ......... Gn 3:9-15,20/Ps 98:1-4/Eph 1:3-6,11-12/ Lk 1:26-38 Sun .......... Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 1:4-6,8-11/Lk 3:1-6

OBSERVANCES FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 2: Sun ........ First Sunday of Advent Mon ...... St. Francis Xavier, Priest Tues ...... St. John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church Thurs ..... St. Nicholas, Bishop Fri ......... St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Sat ......... Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (holy day of obligation) Sun ........ Second Sunday of Advent © LPi

Haven’t wrapped up your Christmas shopping? Consider Ten Thousand Villages, 4803 Burnet Rd., a non-profit shop featuring handmade “fair trade” gifts and crafts. They will donate a portion of sales Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Evening will include caroling and wine and cheese. For information call SVDP Diocesan Council at 512-251-6995.

¿Todavía no has comprado todos tus regalos para navidad? Considera la tienda Ten Thousand Villages, una tienda no lucrativa que ofrece regalos y artesanías de comercio equitable ubicada en 4803 Burnet Rd. El miérco-les, 5 de diciembre, a partir de las 5 hasta las 8 p.m., ellos donarán una porción de sus ventas a la sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl. La noche incluirá villancicos, vino, y queso. Para más información llame a la oficina diocesana de la sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl al 512-251-6995.

Support Retirement Fund for Religious. Do you

remember the sisters, brothers, or religious order priests who made a positive difference in your life? Today many are elderly and need assistance. Their religious communities struggle to meet retirement needs while continuing to serve the People of God. Please give to

next week’s second collection.

Ayude al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. ¿Recuerda a las hermanas, hermanos o sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas que afectaron su vida positivamente? Hoy, muchos son ancianos y necesitan ayuda. Sus congre-gaciones luchan para satisfacer las necesidades de su jubilación y continuar sirviendo al Pueblo de Dios. Haga su donativo a la segunda colecta de la próxima semana.

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

(continua de la pagina 5) Aquí en el área central de Texas, después de 29 años, he aprendido que un día un árbol puede exhibir un color brillante y luego al día siguiente se queda sin hojas. Es mejor tomar una foto ese mismo día que volver el día siguiente para tomarla. Este año ha sido diferente. Ya hace tres semanas que miro con asombro los árboles en la calle Brazos y me pregunto cuándo desaparecerá lo amarillo. ¡Aún queda ahí!

Durante el adviento nos preparamos para la venida de Cristo. Es cierto, nosotros preparamos nuestra bienvenida para el niño Jesús en la Navidad. Pero ¿por qué no habría de ser esto un tiempo de preparación para nuestra propia muerte también? Para el cristiano, esto puede crear un deseo lleno de alegría de vivir cada día cumpliendo completamente con la voluntad del padre, confiando que sea una voluntad buena y perfecta y confiando en que Su Espíritu pueda animar y dirigir nuestros pensamientos, nuestros sentimientos, y nuestros acciones por nuestro bienestar hasta el final de la vida. No hace falta buscar más allá de las lecturas de hoy para saber que el adviento es a la vez un anhelo lleno de alegría para el niño Jesús en navidad y también un anhelo por la visión extática del cielo. Mientras tanto, nosotros elegimos cómo experimentar los breves anhelos de las entregas del mismo día o del día siguiente; el logro de un cierto sentido de control sobre el día; o mejor aún, la maravilla de un árbol que simplemente no perderá su color otoñal. Vale más sorprendernos ante las interrupciones de la gracia que nos llaman a nuestro verdadero llamado: el de vivir como los hijos del Rey en un mundo caído que todavía espera su redención. Este Adviento, viajemos juntos con consideración, cuidado, y caridad. Tómese el tiempo para estar interrumpido por la gracia, para asombrarse, y para escuchar el corazón de Dios. Padre Tim

El Rincón del Rector

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Beyond our Parish

Vocation Discernment

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wed., Dec. 5, 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 community. 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.

First Biblical Institute Jan. 4-6, at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center with Franciscan Fr. Bill Burton, presenting the Gospel of John. Fr. Bill is able to work with biblical texts in their original languages. He studied in Israel, Egypt, Greece and Turkey so has firsthand experience of the environ-ments from which the biblical texts emerged. Cost is $250 for a private room, $210 per person for a shared room, and $125 for commuters. To register: www.cedarbrake.org or email: cedarbrake@austindiocese.org

Heart of Jesus: A Men’s Discernment Retreat is Dec. 14-16, at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. When we pursue the heart of Jesus, we encounter the truth of who we were created to be as men, sons, brothers and fathers. This retreat is an opportunity for men to step away from the distractions of our world and explore the tools we are given to pur-sue Jesus’ heart. The cost is $35. Register at https://hj.godiscalling.me.

Advocacy Day Training. The Office of Life, Charity and Justice along with Jennifer Allmon and Rachana Chhin from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops will present a Texas Catholic Advocacy Day training on Dec. 12 at the diocesan Pastoral Center. Texas Catholic Advocacy Day is scheduled for March 26, 2019. For questions, contact the Office of Life, Charity and Justice at 512-949-2486.

Hombres, atención: ¿Están siendo llamados al diaconado? Hombres entre las edades de 30 y 59 años que se encuentren sintiendo el llamado de Dios a el diaconado permanente deben discutirlo con sus pasto-res y obtener su permiso para asistir (con su esposa, si son casados) a una de las siguientes sesiones informativas (ofrecidas en español e inglés): Dic.. 16 en St. Mary Parish en Temple Ene. 20 en el Centro Pastoral en Austin Feb. 17 en St. Mary Parish en Brenham Marzo 17 en Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center en Burnet Mayo 5 en el Centro Pastoral en Austin Cada sesión (2-5 p.m.) explorará el diaconado, métodos de discernimiento, cualidades y características buscadas en quienes aplican, el viaje de forma-ción, la participación de la esposa en la formación, y el proceso de aplica-ción. Para mayor información, llame al (512) 949-2459; correo electrónico diaconateformation@austindiocese.org; o visite www.austindiocese.org/diaconalformation.

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

Amanda Fuentes-Diocese of Austin postulant, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI

Alex Odom-Diocese of Austin seminarian at Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin

Ladd Spears-Diocese of Austin seminarian at Holy Trinity, Dallas

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR DECEMBER:

That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.