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Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 6:30pm... Infancy Narratives book study, Sheehan

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 6:00pm... Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA), Donahue Cafeteria

WEDNEDAY, FEBRUARY 7 8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedral 5:00pm... RCIA Penance Service, Cathedral 5:00pm... CSSM PTC Meeting, Library 6:00pm... Schola Rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... CFF Quince Classes, Alma Hanson Room 7:00pm... Bible Timeline series, Donahue Cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:00pm... Spanish Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 CFF 1st Communion Retreats, Bishops Hall 9:00am... Baptism Class (Spanish) Donahue Cafeteria 9:30am... Baptisms (English), Cathedral 11:00am.. Legion of Mary, Library 12:00pm. Schola Rehearsal, Sheehan

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 10:30am.. CFF Classes English-Language classes 12:15pm. CFF Clases de Español

Weekly Calendar Rector’s Corner

“Catholic Education”

Do you have a kitchen table? What happens there? As children in the Nolt family back in the 70’s, we were required to eat dinner together. Before each meal, Dad would read a brief meditation or share something from his day regarding a Bible verse and his encounter with people at work, and then we prayed. Beyond meal times, one of us would be doing homework at the table or reading the paper in order, and we would enjoy the interaction of others while working on our project. This could lead to an exchange of ideas about learning, current affairs, life, and faith. On Sundays, in addition to attending Evangelical Sunday services together as a family, we lugged our study Bibles into Sunday school. Lively discussions ensued as we were mentored by other adults--parents, who volunteered their time to facilitate our training and discussions. I took notes there and learned to begin owning my faith as a baptized Christian. This formation prepared me for my journey into the Catholic Faith, and, indeed, it was at the table of well-formed Catholics that my own journey into the Catholic faith and towards the priesthood took shape.

These last three Sundays before Lent we are focusing on the topic of "Catholic Education"; what we tend to call "catechesis." Last week, for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we focused on the element of didache: teaching. This Greek word recalls the teaching of the Apostles, those who sat at the feet of Jesus and received from him, the living Word. We are called to gather at table in our home to break open the Scriptures and share; to listen and proclaim to the world the living Word in the Mass; and to form ourselves as a living parish community to continually learn, be fed and nourished, and formed as missionary disciples.

This week we are focusing on the second element of Catholic education, that of koinonia. This Greek word refers to the household of faith. In the Gospels the Father draws men and women around his Son, Jesus. Today the Father continues to draw men and women around his Son as we gather as the People of God, the Mystical Body of Christ to worship in liturgy, and help one another grow in discipleship. Parents are the first educators of their children, but the parish is the locus of Catholic education, of catechesis. This is an ongoing essential work of the entire Church.

I, as rector, have an essential pastoral duty to work hand-in-hand with you. Not only do we worship together at Mass, we also learn together. This is a perpetual dialogue through all stages of life. This way of thinking cuts through our American consumer mentality: Church is relationship with God and one another. It's not simply the place where I attend my Sunday obligation and "get the sacraments for my children." These attitudes really set the bar low, and I am convinced they do not fully encapsulate the New Evangelization.

Considering the communal aspect of Catholic education (koinonia), questions arise about our traditional Catholic Faith Formation (CFF) model in which we generally center our formation around the sacraments: Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and Marriage prep. In a few weeks I will further this dialogue as we begin to address the question of life-long faith formation in various stages. Many of you model the domestic Church (parents as primary educators of their children in the faith) in extraordinary ways: you teach at home and here in our CFF (Catholic Faith Formation) classes; in your home schools; through your deep commitment to our Catholic schools such as the Cathedral School, or participation in some of our Catholic hybrid models such as Regina Caeli and Regina Mater. Often we look to the Catholic school to provide sacramental preparation, and many receive some type of exemption from our on-campus CFF because of particular situations. As we consider the ramifica-

tions of koinonia, I challenge us all in our assumptions about how we best accomplish our aims as a parish community for Catholic Education. I am calling our attention to the truth that Catholic Education is always a joint effort with the parish and the family; with the pastor and the parents joined in a perpetual cycle of lifelong discipleship, centered around the Eucharist.

Finally, next Sunday we address the third dimension of Catholic Education: diakonia. This word refers to "service," and as you may have guessed, is the root word for our diaconal ministry. Service (diakonia) proceeds from community (koinonia). The heavenly Father forms community around his Son, the divine Logos, the living Word; communities nourish, challenge and grow, and together serve the mission of the Son to proclaim the love of the Father. Diakonia takes many forms: first, it attends to the needs of the Christian family, and second, it is essential to living the Great Commis-sion to go and make disciples of all nations.

I have shared some challenging thoughts in this column, and I thank you for patient attention to them. I want to ask these questions of us as a community because I believe the Holy Spirit spurs us to give the best of ourselves. This is not something that can be bought; we cannot control the work of the Spirit; we cannot "plan our way to success." No, first we must pray, but prayer will avail little conversion if we do not have the primary characteristic of true disciples of Jesus Christ: docility. From our table to yours, we draw strength from the primary Catechist, Christ our Lord, and we learn together, freely and sacrificially sharing our gifts and talents to share the Good News!

Primary texts for this reflection: To Teach as Jesus Did, #12-14 Catechesi Tradendae, #5-10, 14, 16, 18, 67.

Fr. Tim

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas February 4, 2018

Please pray for those who have died: Alicia Venegas, Marjorie Joseph

those in need of healing: * Jerry Aksland, Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Ryan Arredondo, Rosalinda Barajas, Gloria Sanchez Barret & family, Ebodia Bautista, Robert Barrera, Ira Bearden, Reef Bonsmann, Benny Brewer, Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Dr. Roseanne Butera, Aaron Carroll, Betty Cravens, Jeanne Crawford, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Brandon Durieux, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Mary Gott, Sammy Greco, Eloisa Harkrider, 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, Richard Maldonado, David Mallak, Richard Martin, Linda Martinez, Lynette Mayer, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Lupe Moncebaiz, Veronica Moore, Fabio Morales, Sr., Chandois Norton, Ludwicka Norton, Colleen Parrado, Maude Patton, Portia Peterson, Joyce Pfertner, Gary Porfirio, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Edward Renteria, Carol Richardson, Joel Rivera, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Harry Romo, Linda Romo, Chloe Sanders, Marrlene Sato, Preena Scergill, Iris Sizemore, Kazuko Smith, Denise Spangler, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Lena Torres, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry Trevino, Eugenio Valdez, Bernard Vasek, Amiee Vassilli, Jesse Vielma, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Cicely White & children, Jennifer Whitmore, Dorothy Wilkinson, Victoria Williams, Wendy Woodruff, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala

and those serving in the military: HR Shelby D. Aparicio HM5 Joseph Jehlen LT Shane Moses 1LT Kyra Barone 1LT Patrick Kuiper LCPL Eric E. Muñoz Capt. Mary E. Boyle CPL Christopher Madere Capt. Nicholas Naquin A1C Paige Derry Capt. David McGuire Sgt. Kenneth A. Saffell PFC Andrew DiCarlo Capt. Lawrence McNamara Capt. Sean Snook 1LT Cory Houck Christopher Mercado, USAF Sgt. William Speer HN5 Jinuel Jehlen Capt. Chris Morrow Spec 4 Chris Trevino Ensign Evan Moses Christopher Ty Trevino

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

Monday, February 5 6:30am………………………Madere Family 12:05pm…………………….Gabriela Acosta

Tuesday, February 6 6:30am…………Katherine & Donn Beighley 12:05pm………………….Souls in Purgatory

Wednesday, February 7 6:30am……………………………….Sam N. 8:30am…………………..Jesse Arellano, Jr.† 12:05pm………………………..Scott Krippel

Thursday, February 8 6:30am………Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Vinklarek† 12:05pm…………………...Romeo Navarro†

Friday, February 9 6:30am……………………....Madere Family 12:05pm……………………….Louise Kyle†

Saturday, February 10 12:05pm……………………..Petra V. Jalifi† 5:30pm……………..........Virginia Marchan†

Sunday, February 11 8:00am………………………….Daniel Bilik 9:30am …………………….Mary C. Ybarra† 12:00pm …………….Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm……………………..Cesar Umezaki† 3:30pm…. …………………..Madere Family 5:30pm………………………….Ralph Frede

Mass Intentions

SANCTUARY CANDLE

In thanksgiving from the Madere Family

February 4 to March 17, 2018

Stewardship & Development

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Like St. Paul in the second reading, the good steward can say,

“I do all that I do for the sake of the Gospel in the hope of sharing in its blessings.”

Capital Campaign* (as of 12-13-2017)

Total pledged…………………...$ 2,023,099.54 Total received from pledges……$ 1,878,725.62 Total received in one-time gifts...$ 221,353.56 Grand total received…………….$ 2,100,077.18

*Help support Saint Mary Cathedral; text a dollar amount to 512-714-2568.

Offertory Collection (week of 1-28-2018)

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

Actual Collection……………….$ 16,951 Over/(Under)……………………..($ 4,549)

No Second Collection

FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget…..$ 623,500 FY 2017 Actual Collection……..$ 639,029 Over/(Under)…………………...$ 15,529

Attendance…………………………….1,518

Next Sunday’s Second Collection (February 10-11, 2018)

Catholic Higher Education

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Wednesday-Saturday 11am-1pm Sundays 11am-2pm

A volunteer ministry of Saint Mary Cathedral

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for February: Say “No” to corruption. That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

Lenten overview. The annual Lenten overview prepared by the diocesan Office of Worship is available online at https://www.austindiocese.org/epistle. Click January 26, 2018.

Readings for WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5-11, 2018:

Mon… 1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13 Ps 132:6-10 Mk 6:53-56 Tues…. 1 Kgs 8:22-23,27-30 Ps 84:3-5,10-11 Mk 7:1-13 Wed… 1 Kgs 10:1-10 Ps 37:5-6,30-31,39-40 Mk 7:14-23 Thurs.. 1 Kgs 11:4-13 Ps 106:3-4,35-37,40 Mk 7:24-30 Fri…... 1 Kgs 11:29-32;12:19 Ps 81:10-15 Mk 7:31-37 Sat….. 1 Kgs 12:26-32;13:33-34 Ps 106:6-7,19-22 Mk 8:1-10 Sun…. Lv 13:1-2,44-46 Ps 32:1-2,5,11 1 Cor 10:31—11:1 Mk 1:40-45

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Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Ash Wednesday—Feb. 14:

No Confessions; all Masses in Cathedral

6:30 am Mass with ashes; 8:30am School Mass with ashes—public welcome; 11:00am Liturgy of the Word in Bishops Hall with ashes; 12:05pm Mass with ashes; 2:00pm Liturgy of the Word in Cathedral with ashes; 5:30pm Bilingual Mass with ashes; 7:00pm Extraordinary Form-Latin Mass with ashes.

Lenten Fasting Practices: Catholics ages 18-59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting allows one full meal and two small meals with no eating in between. Catholics 14 years and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent. ______________________________________________

Horario de Misa para el miércoles de ceniza, 14 de febrero* (No confesiones; todas las misas en la Catedral)

6:30 de la mañana Misa; 8:30 de la mañana Misa para la escuela, abierto al publico; 11:00 de la mañana Liturgia de la Palabra en el salón de

los obispos con cenizas ; 12:05 de la tarde Misa; 2:00 de la tarde Liturgia de la Palabra en la Catedral con

cenizas; 5:30 de la tarde Misa bilingüe; 7:00 de la noche Misa latina tradicional.

*Cenizas serán distribuidas al terminar todas las misas.

Cuaresma y prácticas de ayuno: Católicos edades 18-59 están obligados a ayunar el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo. El ayuno permite una comida completa y dos comidas pequeñas con no comer en el medio. Católicos mayores de 14 años deben abstenerse de comer carne el miércoles de Ceniza los viernes durante la Cuaresma.

Lenten Fridays: Starting Feb. 16, plan to join us for Lenten lunches beginning at 11:30am, ending at 1:15pm,

in Bishops Hall; Lenten fish fry dinners—3:30-7:00pm, in Bishops Hall; Stations of the Cross—7:00pm.

Los viernes de la cuaresma comenzando el 16 de febrero:

Comidas de cuaresma a partir de las 11:30am en el Salón de los Obispos. Almuerzo termina a las 1:15pm.

3:30-7:00pm Cena de pescado frito, en el Salón de los Obispos.

7:00pm Las Vía Crucis

Discipleship Formation

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults* welcomes those seeking full communion in the Catholic faith through the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. More information is found on the Cathedral website. Contact Dcn. Vince at 512-576-4788 for questions.

Calendar of upcoming liturgy events for February:

Sunday, Feb. 11, 5:30pm Mass, for the Reception into the Full Communion of the Church;

Sunday, Feb. 18, 9:30am Mass: Rite of Sending;

Sunday, Feb. 18, 4:30pm: Rite of Election (diocesan-wide) at St. John Vianney, Round Rock.

The RCIA process makes a clear distinction between the previously baptized (already Christians, not “converts”) and the previously unbaptized (“catechumens” and “converts”): “The term ‘catechumen’ should be strictly reserved for the unbaptized who have been admitted into the order of catechumens; the term ‘convert’ should be reserved strictly for those converted from unbelief to Christian belief and never used of those baptized Christians who are received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.” (National Statutes for the Catechumenate #2)

Adult Confirmation Are you an adult Catholic who has received First Holy Communion but was never confirmed? Our next Adult Confirmation class begins Monday, Feb. 12, at 6:00pm, in the Donahue Center Cafeteria. For a complete schedule of class sessions and registration form, visit our website or stop by the parish office.

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony For those married outside the church, the process of marriage validation can help them establish a valid Catholic union. This will bring many blessings to your family. For more infor-mation, call the parish office at 512-476-6182.

Por aquellos casados fuera de la iglesia, el proceso de la convalidación del matrimonio los pueden ayudar a establecer una válida unión católica. Esto los traerá muchas bendiciones a su familia. Para más información, llame a oficina parroquial, 512-476-6182.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The reading today from the Book of Job speaks of the human condition we all face: difficulty, sickness, pain and death. In the Gospel, however, Jesus comes as one who heals and comforts. Our faith is rooted in the mystery of life and death. None of us escapes our human condition, but in Christ all pain, suffering, and even death is transformed to risen life. How can we bring hope to those burdened by suffering and pain this week? Who needs our hand and voice to help them know that God loves and cares for them? (from The Weekly Update, Jan. 29, 2018, Diocese of Austin)

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas February 4, 2018

El Rincón del Rector

“La educación católica”

¿Tiene su familia una mesa de cocina? ¿Qué pasa ahí? Cuando éramos pequeños durante los años 70, a los hijos de la familia Nolt se requirieron comer las cenas juntos. Y antes de que comiéramos, en cada cena papá nos leía una breve meditación o compartía con nosotros alguna parte de su día, sus encuentros con sus compa- ñeros de trabajo y cómo todo esto se relacionaba con algún versículo de la Biblia. Luego rezábamos. Cuando no estábamos comiendo en la mesa, alguien siempre es-taba ahí haciendo su tarea de escuela o leyendo el perió-dico y nosotros disfrutábamos de la compañía de los demás mientras trabajábamos en nuestros proyectos. Estas interacciones podrían causar un intercambio de ideas sobre el aprendizaje, los actualidades, la vida y la fe. Los domingos, además de asistir a los servicios evan-gélicos dominicales juntos en familia, también arrastrába-mos nuestras Biblias de estudio a las clases de escuela dominical. Hubo animadas conversaciones mientras fuimos educados por otros adultos—otros padres—quienes ofrecieron su tiempo para facilitar nuestras enseñanzas y pláticas. Yo tomaba notas y ahí fue donde yo aprendí a empezar a tomar posesión de la fe que yo tenía como un Cristiano bautizado. Fue esta formación que me preparaba para el camino hacia la fe católica y de hecho, fue en la mesa de unos católicos bien formados en la fe que mi propio camino hacia la fe católica y hacia el sacerdocio empezó a tomar forma.

En estos últimos tres domingos antes de que comienza la cuaresma, estamos enfocando en la tema de “la educa-ción católica”, eso es, lo que decimos “catequesis”. En la semana pasada, que fue el 4º domingo en el tiempo ordinario, consideramos el elemento de didache, que quiere decir enseñanza. Esta palabra griega se refiere a la enseñanza de los apóstoles—aquellos que se sentaron a los pies de Jesús y recibieron de él la palabra viviente. Nosotros estamos llamados a reunirnos en la mesa de casa para abrir las Escrituras y compartirlas; durante la misa nosotros estamos llamados a escuchar y a procla-mar al mundo la palabra viviente; nosotros estamos llamados a construir una comunidad parroquial viva en donde podamos aprender continuamente, ser alimenta-dos y nutridos, y modelados como discípulos misioneros.

Esta semana enfocamos en el segundo elemento de la educación católica, el de koinonia. Esta palabra griega se refiere a la casa de fe. En los evangelios, el Padre reúne a hombres y mujeres alrededor de su Hijo, Jesús. Hoy en día, el Padre sigue reuniendo a hombres y mujeres alrededor de su Hijo cuando venimos juntos como el Pueblo de Dios, eso es, el Cuerpo Místico de Cristo, para adorar en la liturgia y para ayudarnos el uno al otro a crecer en el discipulado. Los padres son los primeros educadores de sus hijos pero es la parroquia que es el lugar de la educación católica, de la catequesis. Este es un labor esencial continuo de la iglesia entera.

Yo, como el rector, tengo un deber pastoral esencial de trabajar junto con ustedes. No solo adoramos juntos en la misa sino también aprendemos juntos. Este es un diálogo perpetuo por todas las etapas de la vida. Esta manera de pensar rompe con nuestra mentalidad de consumismo americano: La iglesia es una relación con Dios y con nuestro prójimo.

No es solamente el lugar en donde atiendo mi obligación dominical y en donde “obtengo los sacramentos para mis hijos.” Son estas actitudes que en verdad imponen bajas expectativas y yo estoy convencido de que no encapsulan por completo la Nueva Evangelización.

Al considerar el aspecto comunitario de la educación católica (koinonia), surgen preguntas sobre nuestro modelo tradicional de formación de la fe católica (CFF por sus siglas en inglés) en lo cual que por lo general enfocamos nuestra formación en los sacramentos: el bautismo, la primera comunión, la confir-mación, y la preparación al matrimonio. En unas semanas explicaré detalladamente este diálogo mientras comenzamos a abordar el asunto de la formación de la fe a través de toda una vida en varias etapas. Muchos de ustedes modelan la iglesia doméstica (los padres siendo los primarios educadores de la fe de sus hijos) de maneras extraordinarias: ustedes enseñan a sus hijos en casa y también aquí en nuestras clases de CFF; por medio de escuela en casa; a través de su profundo compromiso a nuestras escuelas católicas como la Escuela de la Catedral; o a través de su participación en nues-tras escuelas híbridas católicas como Regina Caeli y Regina Mater. Muchas veces buscamos en la escuela católica la pre-paración sacramental y muchos de ustedes reciben algún tipo exención de nuestro programa de CFF debido a situaciones particulares. Al considerar las ramificaciones de koinonia, yo les reto a todos en nuestras suposiciones sobre cómo lograre-mos nuestros ambiciones de ser una comunidad parroquial en favor de la educación católica. Quiero llamar la atención sobre el hecho de que la educación católica siempre es un esfuerzo conjunto con la parroquia y la familia: un esfuerzo donde el pastor y los padres están unidos en un ciclo perpetuo de discipulado por toda la vida, centrado en la Eucaristía.

Finalmente, el próximo domingo vamos a hablar sobre la tercera dimensión de la educación católica: diakonia. Esta palabra se refiere al “servicio”, y como ya habrán adivinado, es el origen de nuestro ministerio diaconal. El servicio (diakonia) procede de la comunidad (koinonia). El Padre celestial forma comunidades alrededor de su Hijo, el Logos divino, la palabra viviente; las comunidades nutren, desafían y crecen, y juntas, esas comunidades sirven al propósito del Hijo, que es procla-mar el amor del Padre. Diakonia toma muchas formas: prime-ro, diakonia atiende las necesidades de la familia cristiana; y segundo, diakonia es esencial para poder vivir la Gran Comisión—la de ir y hacer discípulos de todas las naciones.

Yo he compartido unos pensamientos desafiantes en esta columna y les agradezco su atención paciente. Yo quiero hacer estas preguntas a nosotros la comunidad porque yo creo que el Espíritu Santo nos impulsa a dar lo mejor de nosotros mismos. Esto no es algo que se pueda comprar; no podemos controlar el trabajo del Espíritu; no podemos “planear nuestro camino hacia el éxito”. No, primeramente hay que rezar. Pero la oración traerá poca conversión si no tenemos la característica principal de los verdaderos discípulos de Jesucristo: la docilidad. De nuestra mesa a la suya, tomamos fuerza del Catequista principal, Cristo nuestro Señor, y ¡aprendemos juntos, compartiendo nuestros dones y talentos de manera libre y sacrificial para proclamar las Buenas Nuevas!

Fuentes primarias: To Teach as Jesus Did, #12-14 Catechesi Tradendae, #5-10, 14, 16, 18, 67 Padre Tim

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Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

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Sunday, Feb. 11, 3:30pm—High Mass—Quinquagesima Sunday. SJLMS meeting after Mass in the school library. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:00pm—Low Mass—Ash Wednesday. Sunday, Feb. 18, 3:30pm—High Mass—First Sunday of Lent. Blessing of religious items after Mass.

Latin phrase of the week: Jubilate Domino omnis terra: servite Domino in lætitia.—Sing joyfully to God all the earth: serve ye the Lord with gladness. Psalm 99:2

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Cathedral School

Cathedral School had a wonderful time celebrating Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year was Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed. We started off by introducing the students to a week-long schedule of events that taught them to serve others while being leaders and reach success. The many events included a visit to the local fire station; delivering donuts to neighboring businesses, and giving treats to parents during morning drop-off. Other events included our grandparents reading to classes during library time. On Wednesday, we were honored with our guests, “Tejanos in Action,” a veterans’ group, who conducted the Presentation of Colors during morning assembly. Fr. Jay, Bro. Walter, and Bro. Joseph visited all the classes Thursday and shared their vocation stories. The week closed out Friday with our annual student talent show.

Thank you for keeping our students in your prayers during this special week. Robert LeGros, M.S.A., Principal

Visit the Holy Land with Fr. Tim. Hosted by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio under the spiritual leadership of Fr. Tim Nolt, April 16-26, 2018. Explore the area where Jesus was born; spent his childhood; started his ministry, and was crucified to save mankind. For more information,

contact Cyndi Lucky, 1-214-882-7262; email-lucky@dritaly.com. Also for more information, visit www.goholyland.info.

SCHOLA CANTORUM has openings in the bass, baritone and tenor sections this spring. The Schola Cantorum is among the best choirs of its kind in Central Texas and performs a varied repertoire of Masterworks, Renaissance and Medieval music, and is a challenging and reward-ing musical endeavor. Contact the music office at schola.cantorum@smcaustin.org or call 512-472-4540 for audition and schedule information. The Schola Cantorum rehearses Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:30pm, and sings for weekly Sunday Mass (noon) and feast days as scheduled, and performs 1-2 formal concerts . Call or email for details.

Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary: Join thousands of faithful in our diocese for 33 days of preparation prayer for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Prayers begin on Feb. 20, and are done privately, using the preparation book. All are invited to collectively make or renew our consecration at a special Mass April 9, 6:30pm.

Preparación para la Total Consagración Total a Jesús por María: Únase a miles de 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. Todos están invitados para realizar o renovar, de manera colectiva, nuestra consagración en una Santa Misa especial el 9 de abril a las 6:30pm.

Legion of Mary invites you to prayerfully consider joining this ministry, and practice deeper devotion to the Mother of God as she always leads us towards her son Jesus. Call Edisson Guevara at 512-809-8897, for more information.

Community Life

Natural Family Planning Class: Learn the CCLI Sympto-Thermal method of NFP. Course consist of 3 classes: Mondays Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, at 7:00-9:30pm in the 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 info. Cost is $135 per couple. This course also fulfills diocesan NFP requirement for marriage prep.

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas February 4, 2018

Vocation Discernment

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner—Wed., Feb. 7, 7:00-8:30pm in St. William Parish 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.

Beyond the Parish

Project Andrew—Saturday, Feb. 17, 10:00am-2:00pm, at the Cathedral. Join other single, Catholic men (ages 16-45) seeking to learn about discernment, priesthood and seminary life. Includes prayer, testimonials by priests, seminarians, Mass and lunch with Bishop Joe Vásquez. To register, visit austindiocese.org, click on godiscalling.me

Married Couples: How about a special weekend, for the two of you: Feb. 16-18, at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center? To apply online: austinme.org, or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-9963, or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-844-0785.

Sweetheart Dinner and Dance Saturday, Feb. 10, held at Saint William Parish, Round Rock. Music provided by “The Latin Breed.” For ticket information, contact Julio Campos at 512-635-4707 or visit www.saintwilliams.org. All are invited.

Project Miriam—Saturday, Feb. 24, 10:00am-3:00pm, at the Cathedral. Join other single, Catholic women (ages 16-45) seeking to learn from Mary’s joyful “yes” to God. The day includes prayer and testimonials with religious sisters serving in the diocese, Mass and lunch. To register, visit austindiocese.org, click on godiscalling.me

Respect Life Thank you, Cathedral community, for your donations to Catholic Charities’ Gabriel Project Life Center. Your gifts are greatly appreciated!

Gracias por sus donaciones de ropa de invierno a CCCTX el Proyecto Gabriel! ¡Tus regalos son muy apreciados!

Feb 14-March 25, we will unite with cities worldwide for a 40-day prayer vigil. 40 Days for Life is a campaign of prayer & fasting; education, and peaceful prayer vigil in front of abortion facilities. Here in Central Texas, in the

past four years, at least 259 women have changed their minds and chosen life! Stop by the Coalition for Life table after Sunday Mass to learn how you can get involved with this powerful and life-saving movement. Also find information online at www.CentralTexasCoalition.com or call Coalition for Life office, 512-296-2071.

14 de feb.-25 de marzo, nos uniremos a cientos de ciudades del mundo entero en una vigilia de oración de 40 días. "40 Días por la Vida" es una Campaña de vigilia de oración pacifica en frente de las clínicas abortistas. Aquí en el Centro de Tejas por lo menos 259 mujeres han cambiado de opinión y han optado por la vida. Después de la misa del domingo, detener a la mesa de 40 Días por la Vida para obtener información sobre cómo usted puede participar con nosotros en este poderoso movimiento que salva vidas. Información en línea en www.CentralTexasCoalition.com.

17th Annual White Mass to be celebrated Feb. 8 at 6:00pm, at St. Albert the Great Parish, Austin, in anticipation of the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick on Feb. 11. Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Garcia will be the main celebrant of the Mass, which will include the Rite of Anointing of the Sick. Those who would like to be anointed are encouraged to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation prior to the White Mass. A reception will immediately follow. All those wishing to attend the Mass are asked to RSVP. If you wish to receive the Anointing of the Sick, visit austindiocese.org/whitemass

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 Ladd Spears-Diocese of Austin seminarian at Holy Trinity, Dallas Chris Yeager-Diocese of Austin seminarian, Pastoral Year, St. Louis, Austin