Mass Schedule for April 1 through April 8, 2012

Saturday, March 31……. 5:00 p.m. ………. Patricia Ryan † by Sandee Gowell Sunday, April 1….…….. 7:30 a.m. ………. Thanksgiving & God’s Protection for Jude Anthony and

Mary Clare Ekpe by the Jude Ekpe Family 9:30 a.m. …..…... Francisca Muñoz † by the Joe Panketh Family 11:30 a.m. ……… For the People

1:30 p.m. ………. Jesus Valdez † by His Family Monday …... ….………. 7:00 a.m. ………. Greater Respect for Life by the Pro-Life Community Tuesday …...………….. 6:00 p.m. ………. Jerry Russek † by Ed Russek

Wednesday ………….... 6:00 p.m. ………. Margaret Panakal † by the Joe Panketh Family

Thursday ……....……... 7:00 a.m. ………. NO MORNING MASS

7:00 p.m. …….. Abraham Cipriano † by Emillie Rose C. Trudeau

Friday ……….….....….. 7: a.m. …………. NO MORNING MASS

3:00 p.m. ………. Stations of the Cross (English) 4:30 p.m. ………. Stations of the Cross (Spanish) 7:00 p.m. ………. Veneration of the Cross

Saturday, April 7 …….. 8:00 a.m. ………. NO MORNING MASS 8:30 p.m. ………. For the People

Sunday, April 8 ...…...... 7:30 a.m. ………. Sharon Gavin’s Birthday 9:30 a.m. ………. (Main Church) Hortencia Garza † by Henry & Sonia Garza (Parish Hall) Deceased members of the White & Dorrance

Families by the Dan Dorrance Family 11:30 a.m. …….. (Main Church) Sebastian Mathirapatly † by the Xavier Panketh Family

(Parish Hall) Special Intentions

Many thanks to the 266 families who used their

Stewardship Envelopes.

Collection……….…………………....$13,778.00

Debt Reduction for March ....................$1,165.00

Electronic Giving:

Collection ……….…...………………..$1,510.00

Building Fund …….………......................$110.00

St. Vincent de Paul………….....…...........$260.00

Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Please use your envelopes to insure proper

credit.

STEWARDSHIP – A WAY OF LIFE

CORRESPONDSABILIDAD –

UN ESTILO DE VIDA

April 1, 2012—Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS

Mon.Mon.Mon.Mon. Isaiah 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11

Tues.Tues.Tues.Tues. Isaiah 49:1-6; Jn 13:21—33, 36-38

Wed.Wed.Wed.Wed. Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25

ThursThursThursThurs Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Jn 13:1-15

Fri.Fri.Fri.Fri. Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Jn 18:1-19:42

Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Gen 1:1-2:2; Mk 16:1-7

LENTEN REFLECTION

To understand what occurred on Palm Sunday and to know what it meant not only for that time but for all times, one particular detail is important, which became for Jesus’ disciples the key to understand that event when, after Easter, they recalled those tumultuous days with a new look. Jesus entered the Holy City riding on a donkey, that is, the animal of simple country people and, moreover, a donkey that did not belong to him, that he had been loaned for his occa-sion. He did not arrive in a luxurious royal carriage, or on horseback as the world’s great, but on a borrowed donkey. John tells us initially that the disciples did not understand this. Only after Passover did they realize that in this way Jesus was fulfilling the prophets’ proc-lamations; he showed that his action derived from the Word of God and led to its fulfillment. They remembered, says John, that one reads in the prophet Zechariah: “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold your king is coming, sitting on an ass’s colt.” (John 12;15; cf Zechariah 9:9)

Pope Benedict XVI

Construction in the Parish

Please be advised we are currently undergoing construction in the Parish office area. Please note, we are conducting business as usual in the office during this time. Please use the kitchen entrance (for now)

to reach the office. Please follow the posted signs accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this. We sincerely thank

you for your patience and understanding during this time!

Office Staff Easter Liturgy Schedule

Please note there will be NO morning Masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday.

Holy Thursday, April 5— 7 p.m. Mass

Good Friday, April 6— Stations of the Cross, 3:00p.m. (English) Stations of the Cross, 4:30 p.m. (Spanish) Veneration of the Cross (Bilingual) 7 p.m.

Holy Saturday, April 7, 8:30 p.m. Mass

Easter Sunday, April 8 7:30 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection

9:30 a.m.—Mass of the Resurrection (Church) 9:30 a.m.—Mass of the Resurrection (Parish Hall)

11:30 a.m.—Mass of the Resurrection (Church) 11:30 a.m.—Mass of the Resurrection (Parish Hall)

1:30 p.m.—Mass of the Resurrection (Church)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YOUTH MINISTRY

YEAR-ROUND RCIA & ADULT

CONFIRMATION

If you'd like to know more about the Catholic faith, or if you're a baptized Catholic adult who has not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation, inquiry sessions are ongoing and we invite you to join us. We meet most Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e contact Victor or Sabrina Perez at 512-670-9835.

Pro-Life Activities

Let us pray in thanksgiving

that we have been given the

secret to eternal life, which

is to die to ourselves in love

for others, as Christ did for us.

Observing Good Friday vs. Opening

Day

So, why can't you go to the base-

ball opener on Friday? This year, several major league baseball teams will hold "opening day" celebrations on Good Friday with games starting at

3:05 p.m. While everyone else is heading to the stands, eager for hot dogs and home runs, all those Catho-lics are walking quietly towards

churches. Why?? Because at three o'clock on a Friday, on a hillside called Calvary, the Savior of the world took his last breath. All for the love of us.

"It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the tem-

ple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit"; and when he had said this he breathed his

last." (Luke 23:44-46) At 3p.m. on Good Friday, we take the time to re-flect on what Christ has done for us, not only by fasting, but also by the

various devotions that our churches offer: veneration of the cross, the reading of the Passion and the Sta-

tions of the Cross. On Good Friday, we spend our afternoon walking with Christ to Calvary, immersed in his love and mercy… and that beats any base-

ball game, any time. {Taken from usccb.org / Six Ways to Evangelize

During Lent}

Please join us on Good Friday, April 6, for the annual Diocesan Pro-Life Prayer Vigil at the abortion clinic at 8401 North Interstate Highway 35 ( just north of Hwy 183 at Fenelon Street) to pray for an end to abortion. Come for any length of time from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. We will be praying the Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, The Divine Mercy Chaplet, and other prayers throughout the day. What better way to be at the foot of the cross with Our Lord?

Tickets are available for the 2012 Pro-Life Benefit Gala of the Diocese of Austin. The Benefit Gala will take place on April 14 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel and will feature the Most Rev. Bishop Joe Vásquez, Bishop of Austin, and George Weigel, renowned theologian and author of the best-selling book, “Witness to Hope, the Biography of Pope John Paul II”. Dinner and a beautiful silent auction are included. Your purchase or sponsorship will help to build a culture of life and a civilization of love in central Texas. For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit www.centraltexasprolife.org or call (512) 949-2486.

If you or someone you know has experienced an abortion, we can help. Please contact Project Rachel at (877) W E C A R E 2 o r projectrachel@austindiocese.org. Our

next retreat is scheduled for July 27-29.

REMINDER: In observance of

Holy Week, there are no RE

classes on Tuesday, April 3 &

Wednesday April 4. Classes re-

sume on April 10 & 11.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

FOR APRIL 7/8

Extraordinary Ministers 8:30 PM—Maureen Lough*, Ray Pokorney,

Shirley Pokorney, Bob Lough, Denice Detzel, Judy Bludau, Tressi Breecher, Harold Bludau, Paul Detzel

7:30 AM – Cliff Vasicek*, Mike Paratore, Steve

Gladwin, Gil Ortiz, Susan Koontz, Denise Vasicek

9:30 AM – (Church) Ron Thompson*, Roque Villarreal, Teresa Villarreal, Rose Prestridge, Theresa Onuoha, Donna Miller, Brenda Frank, Javier Perez

(Parish Hall) Bill Thomas*, Diane Von Opdorp, Kathleen Woodard, Barbara Njemanze, Estela Vong, Mary Lee Harris

11:30 AM – (Church) Kathy Testa*, Camille Cartwright, Beth Cartwright, Anne-Marie Spradlin, Scott Bouton, Georgina Bouton, Jen Arzola

(Parish Hall) Kathy Nguyen*, Tony Delgado, Ramon Mancilla, Monica Salas, Andre Leger, Guy Helou, Karen Riley

1:30 PM – Anita Medina, Delfina Santos, Jovita Cuevas, Grace Baker, Adan Lopez, Debbie White

*Lead Extraordinary Minister

Lectors 8:30 PM— Kathy Testa (A) Rod Reyna (B) 7:30 AM – Maria Prezioso (A) Joyce Stech (B) 9:30 AM – (Church) Julia Segura (A) Serena Brown (B) (Parish Hall) Bill Thomas (A) Sally Sabin (B) 11:30 AM – (Church) John Gomez (A) Ellen Bailey (B) (Parish Hall) Conor Baker (A) Theresa Berry (B) 1:30 PM – Christina Thatcher y Diana Verastegui

Altar Servers

8:30 PM—the Yehl Family

7:30 AM – Marty Kreczmer, Lucy Paratore, Tyler Doughty

9:30 AM – (Church) Isaak Gonzales, Wesley Gonzales

11:30 AM – (Church) Carlos de Olaguibel, Brendan Kinney, Nathaniel Kinney, John Paul Kinney

(Parish Hall) Carlos de Olaguibel, Sr., Obinna Nwokocha, Kelechi Nwokocha, Luke Rodriguez

1:30 PM – Conor Baker, Martin Balderas, Maria Jose Balderas, Glenda Cruz

Hospitality 8:30 PM—Kelly Ngenge*, Leoni Ngenge 7:30 AM – Debbie Bunkofske*, Bruce Jones,

Mary Kastl, Teresa Barajas 9:30 AM – (Church) Vicki/ Greg Meyer*, Mary/

Leonard Hernandez, Peggy Simmons

(Parish Hall) Nancy Kogler*, Mark Kogler, Montel Njemanze, Alexis Njemanze

11:30 AM – (Church) Diane Higginbotham*, Ramon Mancilla, Angie Tovar, Mary Zamora

(Parish Hall) The Chidume Family

*Lead Hospitality Minister

It is your responsibility to find your own substitute. If you are unable to serve and unable to find a sub, please contact the

ministry coordinator.

Friendship Club 50+

The St. Elizabeth Friendship club luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2012. All 50+ parishioners are encouraged to attend and enjoy some good fellowship. Everyone is welcome. We will meeting for lunch at Logan’s Road House, 2702 Parker Road Ste. B, Round rock, TX, located on the frontage road of Hwy 45 (North side) , La Frontera Village, starting at 11:30 a.m. Please contact Diane de Roulac at 251-9813 if you have any questions.

St. Vincent de Paul Society: Monthly black bag collection for St. Vincent de Paul Society will be taken up at all masses this weekend. March black bag collection brought in $5,217 and we disbursed $4937 helping 23 families with utility payments and six families with rent and mortgage. Your continued generosity towards this community outreach ministry of our parish is greatly appreciated by the

Society and the clients we serve.

Thank you.

Looking for a Spring Time Marriage Renewal for your husband or wife? Why not give your spouse the gift that can last a lifetime? Enrich your mar-riage by attending a Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter weekend and fall in love with your spouse all over again. The next weekend is May 18-20 at Cedar-brake Retreat Center. Early registration is highly recommended due to limited spaces each weekend. For more informa-tion call, Paul and Melissa Yehl 512-255-1671, or Paul.T.Yehl@gmail.com, Melissa.Yehl@gmail.com. Register F o r m s a l s o a v a i l a b l e a t

"www.austinme.org""

The Holy Rosary is being said every Sunday morning in the Chapel prior to the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Please join us at 10:45 a.m. as we pray to Our Lady to intercede for us.

St. Elizabeth Preschool/P.D.O. will open registration for the Scholl Year 2012-2013 to all members of the

parish starting March 6. We will offer a two day program (Tuesday and Thursday) for the 2, 3 and 4 year olds,

as well as a three day program (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) for 3 and 4 year olds. September 1 is the cut-off date for each age group.

Please stop by the Preschool/P.D.O. office to visit with Martha Lemieux or MeMe Andre` or call (512) 251-9805 for more information. We will be

opening registration to the community on April 3, 2012.

Easter Bake Sale There will be a bake sale of Easter goodies in conjunction with the Easter egg hunt on Saturday April 7, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. till

around 1:30 p.m. Anything left will be sold after the 7:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass. This event is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Ladies' Club. Funds will be used to help with gift boxes for the

nursing homes in Pflugerville, gift bags for the girls at Annunciation Maternity Home, and candy and eggs for the Easter egg hunt. Any questions, please call Diane de Roulac at 251-9813 or Otelia Espinoza at 251-0187.