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MONDAY, APRIL 16 6:00pm... Adult Confirmation, Donahue Cafeteria 6:30pm... Faith & Reason encyclical study, Sheehan 7:00pm... Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 6:00pm... Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA), Donahue Cafeteria

WEDNEDAY, APRIL 18 8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedral 5:00pm... Legatus, library 6:00pm... Hispanic Ministry, library 6:00pm... Schola rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:00pm... Legatus Conf & Mass, Cathedral 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 4:00pm... Latin Mass community, Bishops Hall 4:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 5:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 6:30pm... Spanish choir rehearsal, Sheehan

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 9:30am... Baptisms (Spanish), Cathedral 11:30am. Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Bishops Hall Noon….. Schola rehearsal, Sheehan 2:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral 4:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 8:00am... Sunday Breakfast (Food Pantry Angels), Bishops Hall 10:30am.. CFF Classes English-Language classes 12:15pm. CFF Clases de Español 4:45pm... Blessing of religious ítems after Mass 6:00pm... Together in God’s Love, Bishops Hall

Weekly Calendar Rector’s Corner

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places” (John 14:1-2a).

Foundational to our sense of peace is our relationship with God. Jesus assures his disciples at the beginning of this Last Supper Discourse (John 14-17) that all would be well in the end. We know that after this meal Jesus would go off to pray and would be betrayed and arrested. What was to follow was horrible. And yet, at this moment, Jesus chooses to talk about peace. Indeed, the word “peace” is sprinkled throughout the next several chapters in John, throughout this discourse and in his prayer with the Father.

In Old Testament Hebrew “peace” signifies a time of peace as contrasted with a time of war. It also refers to a state of rest as well as well-being and salvation (Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, 1964–, 406.).

In the following verse, Jesus' peace is part of the traditional Hebrew greeting, but also in Jesus' "Shalom" is a gift of salvation, connoting the bounty of messianic blessing: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid” (John 14:27).

After the Resurrection as Jesus appears to his disciples, he again gives them his peace: “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you’” (John 20:19, 20).

St. Paul tells us: "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God" (Romans 5:1,2). "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit; whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others. Let us then pursue what leads to peace and building up one another" (Romans 14:17).

Peace seems illusive in our lives, and yet it is the promise of God. It is a peace that passes human understanding and speaks to the deep needs of our heart. It is the promise of eternal salvation and true communion with our Creator. And it is foundational to the Christian life. Until we know this peace, appropriate it, live it from within, we are unable to fully live the life of the Spirit. If Christ went to such extreme ends to secure our peace, who are we to easily discard it with our personal doubts, fears, and ego needs? Are we committed to be a community of peace, sharing the one mission of Christ? Until we completely trust the Holy Spirit, peace will remain illusive. Are we fully committed to the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace? There is nothing like the peace of Christ: it is a treasure worth guarding in our daily prayer lives, and calls forth faith and joy.

Fr. Tim

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Please pray for those who have died;

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, Charlotte Bosak, Benny Brewer, Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Dr. Roseanne Butera, Aaron Carroll, Ken Craig, Betty Cravens, Jeanne Crawford, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Alex Duarte, Brandon Durieux, Dorothy Fuller, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Isabel Grace Gonzales, Mary Gott, Sammy Greco, Eloisa Harkrider, Hope Herrera, Lillian Eve Herrera, Herrera Family, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Angel Hyder, Chuck Jehlen, Sherry Joseph, Helen Kouri, Molly Lane, Ledesma Family, Peggy Lee, Rachel Leigh, Eric Limones, Richard Maldonado, David Mallak, Linda Marie, Richard Martin, Linda Martinez, Lynette Mayer, Patrice McClentick, Richard John Mcklintok, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Lupe Moncebaiz, Veronica Moore, Fabio Morales, Sr., Robert Mueller, Chandois Norton, Ludwicka Norton, David Oregon, Colleen Parrado, Maude Patton, Milton Patton, Portia Peterson, Joyce Pfertner, Gary Porfirio, Sharon Pokorski, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Edward Renteria, Carol Richardson, Joel Rivera, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Harry Romo, Linda Romo, Chloe Sanders, Marrlene Sato, Preena Scergill, Iris Sizemore, Kazuko Smith, Gabriel Soto, 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, Victoria Williams, Wendy Woodruff, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala

and those serving in the military: HR Shelby D. Aparicio 1LT Patrick Kuiper LCPL Eric E. Muñoz 1LT Kyra Barone CPL Christopher Madere Capt. Nicholas Naquin Capt. Mary E. Boyle Capt David McGuire Sgt. 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 HN5 Jinuel Jehlen LT Shane Moses

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

Monday, April 16 6:30am……………………...Paul A. Myers† 12:05pm………………...Bernardino Romo†

Tuesday, April 17 6:30am…………………………..Pat Myers† 12:05pm……………………Simona Amaro†

Wednesday, April 18 6:30am……………………..William Coman 8:30am……………………………….Ignatia 12:05pm………………….Faithful Departed

Thursday, April 19 6:30am………………………………Sam N. 12:05pm……………..…...Faithful Departed

Friday, April 20 6:30am………………….Francesca Mouser† 12:05pm…………..Martin Esteban Aleman†

Saturday, April 21 12:05pm……………………..Petra V. Jalifi† 5:30pm………………Msgr. Peter A. Noble†

Sunday, April 22 8:00am…………………....Ernesto Navarro† 9:30am ……………………Carrol Nicklaus† Noon ……………….Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm…………………..Stevie Luis Reyes 3:30pm…. ………………….Madere Family 5:30pm……………..Raymond B. Vasquez†

Mass Intentions

Stewardship & Development

Third Sunday of Easter The disciples in today’s Gospel came to know Jesus in the breaking of the bread.

When we share what we have with those who are in need, we, too, will discover Jesus in our midst.

Capital Campaign* (as of 1-17-2018) Campaign Goal…………………..$ 2,526,000

Total pledged…………………...$ 2,021,935 Total received from pledges……$ 1,928,631 (95% of pledged) Total received in one-time gifts...$ 222,748 Grand total received…………….$ 2,151,379

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

Offertory Collection (week of 4-8-2018)

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

Actual Collection……………….$ 21,400 Over/(Under)……..($ 100)

Second Collections Cathedral Improvements………..$ 3,017

FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget…..$ 838,500 FY 2017 Actual Collection……..$ 873,744 Over/(Under)………$35,244

Attendance……………………………..1,294

Next Sunday’s Second Collection

(April 21-22, 2018) Seminary Collection

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving for

n Marigny & Josh Bratcher April 15 to April 28, 2018

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for April:

For Those who Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

Employment Opportunity: We are currently seeking a director of Advance-ment for the Cathedral parish. Applicants should have knowledge of a broad range of development activities and develop-ment software; skills in: organizing and relating information, job-appropriate tech-nology, critical thinking and planning, and collaborating with a range of individuals and groups, as well as an ability to communicate effectively. Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. To apply, visit our website; fill out a job application and send resume to the Cathedral office at ybedell@smcaustin.org.

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El Rincon del Rector 15 de Abril, 2018

Fruto del Espíritu - Paz “No se turbe su corazón; crean en Dios y crean también en Mi. En la casa de mi Padre hay muchas moradas” (Juan 14:1-2a).

Lo fundamental para nuestro sentido de la paz es nuestra relación con Dios. Jesús les aseguro a sus discípulos al principio de su conversación con ellos en la Última Cena que (Juan 14-17) que todo estaría bien al final. Sabemos que después de esta cena, Jesús se iría a orar y sería traicionado y arrestado. Y lo que siguió es horrendo. Y sin embargo, en ese momento, Jesús prefirió hablar de paz. De hecho, la palabra “paz” se esparce a través de varios de los capítulos de Juan, en esa conversación y en su oración con el Padre.

En el Antiguo Testamento Hebreo la palabra “paz” indica tiempo de paz en contraste al tiempo de guerra que había en ese momento. También se refiere a un estado de descanso, así como bienestar y salvación (Diccionario Teológico del Nuevo Testamento, 1964–, 406.).

En el siguiente versículo, la paz de Jesús es parte del saludo tradicional Hebreo, pero también es parte del saludo "Shalom" que es un regalo de salvación, implicando la abundancia de la bendición mesiánica: “La paz les dejo, Mi paz les doy; no se la doy a ustedes como el mundo la da. No se turbe su corazón ni tenga miedo” (Juan 14:27).

Después de la Resurrección, Jesús se les aparece a sus discípulos, y él les da de nuevo su paz: “Al atardecer de aquel día, el primero de la semana, y estando cerradas las puertas del lugar donde los discípulos se encontraban por miedo a los Judíos, Jesús vino y se puso en medio de ellos, y les dijo ‘La paz esté con ustedes’ Y diciendo esto, les mostró las manos y el costado. Entonces los discípulos se regocijaron al ver al Señor. Jesús les dijo otra vez, La paz esté con ustedes; como el Padre Me ha enviado, así también Yo los envío” (Juan 20:19, 20).

San Pablo nos dice: "Por tanto, habiendo sido justificados por la fe, tenemos paz para con Dios por medio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, por medio de quien también hemos obtenido entrada por la fe a esta gracia en la cual estamos firmes, y nos gloriamos en la esperanza de la gloria de Dios" (Romanos 5:1,2). "Porque el reino de Dios no es comida ni bebida, sino justicia y paz y gozo en el Espíritu Santo; Porque el que de esta manera sirve a Cristo, es aceptable a Dios y aprobado por los hombres” (Romanos 14:17).

Pareciera que la paz se muestra esquiva en nuestras vidas, y sin embargo es la promesa de Dios. Es una paz que traspasa el entendimiento humano y habla de las necesidades más profundas de nuestro corazón. Es la promesa de la salvación eterna y verdadera comunión con nuestro Creador. Y es un elemento fundamental en nuestra vida Cristiana. Hasta que no conocemos esta paz interior, apropiadamente, y la vivimos profundamente, entonces no somos capaces de vivir en plenitud una vida espiritual. Si Cristo fue capaz de ir a tal extremos para proteger nuestra paz, ¿quienes somos nosotros para desecharla con nuestras dudas personales, nuestros miedos y necesidades del ego? (continua)

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS 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. More information found on the Cathedral website. Contact Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.

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 information, 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.

FORMACIÓN DE FE Y PREPARACIÓN

SACRAMENTAL PARA NIÑOS. Ha sido ya bautizado su hija/o? Ha recibido el sacramento de la Eucaristía o ya esta listo/a para la confirmación? La institución católica donde asiste su hija/o incluye preparación sacramental dentro de su calendario académico? Tiene usted hijos/as que se estén educando dentro del hogar y están ya dentro del promedio de "edad de razonamient (aproximadamente a la edad de 7) listos/as para comenzar a tomar clases de preparación. Contáctenos a la oficina de la catedral al teléfono 512-476-6182 o por medio de email contacte a ysaldana@smcaustin.org para ayudarle a responder a estas preguntas y recibir más información sobre el proceso de preparación sacramental.

Experience the ancient traditions and music of the Church. Latin/English & Latin/Spanish missals provided.

April 22, 3:30pm—High Mass—Third Sunday after Easter. April 29, 3:30pm—High Mass—Fourth Sunday after Easter. Friday, May 4, 9:30am—First Friday of the Month—Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

Latin phrase of the week: Redemptionem misit Dominus in populo suo. The Lord hath sent redemption to his people. Psalm 110:9

Traditional Latin Mass

(continuación)

Estamos comprometidos a ser una comunidad de paz, compartiendo la única misión de Cristo? Hasta que podamos confiar completamente en el Espíritu Santo, la paz seguirá estando fuera de nuestros corazones. Estamos completamente comprometidos con la unidad del Espíritu mediante el vínculo de la paz? No hay nada mejor que la paz de Cristo: es un tesoro que vale la pena cuidar en nuestra vida de oración diaria, y atrae fe y alegría. Padre Tim

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Liturgical Minister Schedule

Readings for WEEK OF APRIL 16-22, 2018:

Mon…. Acts 6:8-15 Ps 119:23-24,26-27,29-30 Jn 6:22-29 Tues…. Acts 7:51—8:1a Ps 31:3cd-4,6ab,7b,8a,17,21ab Jn 6:30-35 Wed… Acts 8:1b-8 Ps 66:1-3a,4-7a Jn 6:35-40 Thurs.. Acts 8:26-40 Ps 66:8-9,16-17,20 Jn 6:44-51 Fri…... Acts 9:1-20 Ps 117:1-2 Jn 6:52-59 Sat….. Acts 9:31-42 Ps 116:12-17 Jn 6:60-69 Sun…. Acts 4:8-12 Ps 118:1,8-9,21-23,26-29 1 Jn 3:1-2 Jn 10:11-18

April 14-15, 2018 5:30 PM

8:00 AM 9:30 AM

Noon 1:45 PM

Spanish 5:30 PM

Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectores Lectors

John Hellerstedt Sulema Vielma CSSM student Joan Pearsall Ricardo Martinez Marsha Mitchell

Cherilyn Young Natalie R. Rodriguez CSSM student Monica Ballard Maria Marino Natacha P.-Wagner

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2--Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Deacon

C1—Yvonne Hellerstedt C1—Margaret Myers H3—Rudy Gonzales H3—John Donatucci H5 Choir—C.G. Sanchez C1—B. Vinklarek

C2—John Hellerstedt C2—Steve Dickman H4—Lee Smith H4—Rachel Cortez C1—Yolanda Bornal C2—Marsha Mitchell

C1—Mike Nicklaus H5 Choir—E. Guevara C2—Mariano Martinez

C2—Hee-Jung Kim C1—JoAnn Arroyo

C3—V. Matocha C2—Sebastian T.

C4—David Matocha C3—Rosy Jalifi

C4—Jose Poutou

Altar Servers—Kevin Farris: kebinf1@yahoo.com EMHCs—Charlene Morris: llcjmorris@aol.com Lectors—Natacha Wagner: npdubya@gmail.com, & Teresa Pione: tmpione82@gmail.com Sacristans—Cherilyn Young: smcsacristans@gmail.com

Liturgical Ministry Coordinators

Ushers Coordinator: Rudy Gonzales, gotexas2015@yahoo.com

Lead Ushers Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Gary Porfirio

Sunday 8:00am Jesse Vielma Sunday 9:30am Rudy Gonzales, Jr. Sunday 12:00pm Fernando Cortez & AJ Jalifi

Sunday 1:45pm (Spanish) Eliseo Tovar Sunday 3:30pm Latin Mass José Melendez

Sunday 5:30pm George Hindman

Ushers

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

April 21-22, 2018 5:30 PM

8:00 AM 9:30 AM

Noon 1:45 PM

Spanish 5:30 PM

Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectores Lectors

Teresa Pione Stephen Dickman Hee-Jung Kim Rosy Jalifi Eliseo Ramirez Holly Alt

Lydia Lowry Rick Chavana John Colyandro Mario Garcia Rosa Cervantes Rebecca Nix

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2--Martin Aleman H2—Clarisa Marcee H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Sebastian T. H2—Sebastian T.

C1—Jerry Harris C1—Lorene Perry H3—Jaga Murphy H3—Harry Crawford H5 Choir—Y. Bornal C1—B. Vinklarek

C2—Sebastian T. C2—Louise Porfirio H4—Phyllis Patrick H4—JoAnn Arroyo C1—Soledad Vargas C2—Frank Fuentes

C1—Philip Williams H5 Choir—Jose Poutou C2—Claudia Martinez

C2—Sebastian T. C1—Rudy Gonzales

C3—John Posey C2—Alma McGraw

C4—Lee Smith C3—Rachel Cortez C4—Jeanne Crawford

Book Study—St. John Paul II’s encyclical, Faith and Reason. Join us in studying this encyclical that continues to be relevant to the discussion of religion’s relationship with science, Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Sheehan Room. Call Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788, with questions.

COMING SOON—Epic: A Journey through Church History, by Steve Weidenkopf. Travel through the history of Catholicism! This exciting 20-part DVD series explores the major people, places, and events that make up the history of the Catholic Church. You will see the glory of the Church founded by Christ and understand where you fit into this epic story. Each 50-minute presentation is designed to accompany a lesson in the study set, which contains the essential reading assignments, questions, and suggested responses for the study.

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Protecting Children

Matthew 18:2-6

At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.”

April Is Child Abuse Protection Month

Matthew 18:2-6

The Catholic Church is committed to ensuring the safety of children and young people and providing pastoral outreach to victims and survivors of sexual abuse by clergy. The Church’s mission to protect and heal stems from the Gospel: the life and teachings of Jesus Christ provide us with the perfect foundation for our efforts to create safe environments for children. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Mt 19:14).

“We remain ever vigilant in the protection of children and the outreach to those most harmed by sexual abuse. The Church cannot become complacent with what has been accom-plished.” —Former USCCB President Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, 2015 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. For more information and resources on preventing child abuse in your community, visit http://www. usccb.org/issues-and-action/child-and-youth-protection/child-abuse-prevention-month.cfm.

A Prayer for Healing for Victims of Abuse

God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by his Blood on the Cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely harmed, and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith. Grant them justice for their cause, enlightened by your truth.

Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us the cour-age and wisdom, humility and grace, to act with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Pastoral support for victims of sexual abuse The Diocese of Austin is committed to providing confidential and compassionate care to victims of sexual abuse, particularly if the abuse was committed by clergy or a church representative. If you have experienced abuse by someone representing the Catholic Church, please contact the diocesan coordinator of victim assistance and pastoral support at 512-949-2400.

Apoyo pastoral a las víctimas de abuso sexual La Diócesis de Austin se compromete a proporcionar ayuda confidencial y compasiva a las víctimas de abuso sexual, especialmente si el abuso fue cometido por el clero o un representante de la iglesia. Si usted ha sufrido abusos por parte de alguien que representa a la Iglesia Católica, por favor comuníquese con el coordinador diocesano del asistencia a víctimas y apoyo pastoral al 512-949-2400.

How to report an incident of concern The Diocese of Austin is committed to preventing harm from happening to any of our children or vulnerable adults. Go to www.austindiocese.org/reporting (or call the EIM Office at 512-949-2447) to learn what to do, and how to report, if you suspect sexual or physical abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult; and what to do if the suspected abuse is by clergy, or an employee or volunteer of any diocesan parish,

school or agency.

Cómo reportar un caso de abuso La Diócesis de Austin esta comprometida con la prevención del daño a cualquier niño) o adulto vulnerable. Vaya a www.austindiocese/preorting (o llame a la Oficina de EIM al 512-949-2447) para saber que hacer, y como reportar, si usted sospecha abuso físico o sexual 7/o negligencia hacia un niño o adulto vulnerable; y que hacer si el abuso que se sospecha, fue llevado a cabo por un miembro del clero, o un empleado o voluntario de cualquier parroquia diocesana, escuela o agencia.

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Vocation Discernment

Beyond our Parish

2018 World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The World Day of Prayer will be observed next Sunday, April 22, also known as " Good Shepherd Sunday.” The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes.

El día mundial de la oración, también llamado el domingo del Buen Pastor, se llevará a cabo el domingo, 22 de abril. El propósito de este día es para cumplir públicamente con el mandato del Señor de "Pedirle al Señor de la cosecha que envíe trabajadores a Sus campos" (Mt 9,38; Lc 10,2). Por favor, oren para que los jóvenes escuchen y respondan generosamente al llamado del Señor a las vocaciones a la vida religiosa.

Project Stephen: Catholic men of Central Texas, are you sensing a call to the permanent diaconate? Would you like help with what this means and what might be next? Discuss the possibility of your call with your pastor and then, with his permission, come explore next steps with Project Stephen. We meet every third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm, at the diocesan Pastoral Center. More information available at https://austindiocese.org/projectstephen

Prayer for Vocations: God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (from usccb.org/vocations)

Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate Henry Finch

Saturday, May 19, 10:30am Saint Mary Cathedral

Fight hunger by participating in St. Vincent de Paul’s 4th annual Help Fight Hunger Challenge till April 30. Write your check to: ”St. Vincent de

Paul Fight Hunger” or “SVdP Fight Hunger”;

place it in the pink envelope located in the pews;

drop your pink envelope in the collection or return to the parish office, or

give electronically by visiting www.smcaustin.org and designate “St. Vincent de Paul Fight Hunger” or “SVdP Fight Hunger” in the Special Giving Opportunities.

Your contributions and those of our matching gift donor will enable us to stock our food pantry and feed families in need throughout the year.

April 22—Save the date! Join the Food Pantry Angels Sunday, Apr. 22, in Bishops Hall, for a delicious breakfast of huevos rancheros and tamale plates or biscuits with sausage gravy, to support the Fight Hunger Challenge. The Angels are partnering with Catholic Daughters for a bake sale and raffle. There will be baskets of prizes to win. Look for a Catholic Daughter this Sunday to purchase a ticket.

Why Be Catholic: When You Could be Anything Else? Six inspiring talks Friday & Saturday, Apr. 20-21, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Cedar Park. Sponsored by Fullness of Truth Catholic Evangelization Ministries. For tickets, schedule, and more infor-mation: 877-218-7884; fullness of truth.org. Speakers include: Dr. Michael Barber, Steve Wood, and Jim Burnham.

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wed., May 2, 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.