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MONDAY, MAY 8 7:00pm... Natural Family Planning, Library

TUESDAY, MAY 9 7:00pm... Sinners Anonymous, Sheehan

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 8:30am... CSSM School Mass/May Crowning, Cathedral 5:00pm... Cathedral Gala Committee, Library 6:00pm... Finance Council, Cathedral Office 6:00pm... Schola Rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:00pm... St. Augustine Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, MAY 11 6:30pm... Legion of Mary, Library 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, MAY 12 5:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 6:00pm... Mobile Loaves & Fishes, DC Gym

SATURDAY, MAY 13 9:00am... Baptism Class in Spanish, DC Cafeteria 9:30am... CFF First Reconciliation, Cathedral 10:00am. St. Vincent de Paul Society, School Admin. Building 2:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral 5:30pm... Vigil Mass for Cathedral Gala with Bishop Vásquez, Cathedral 7:00pm... Cathedral Gala, JW Marriott

SUNDAY, MAY 14 8:00am... Breakfast (Food Pantry Angels), Bishops Hall 10:45am.. CFF Classes 4:45pm... SJLM Potluck, Bishops Hall 2nd Grade Classroom 5:00pm... St. Augustine Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan & Donahue Cafeteria 5:00pm... SJLM First Communion Meeting, Second Grade Classroom 5:00pm... SJLM Monthly Meeting, Library

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Rector’s Corner

"Why are we saying the Apostles' Creed in Lent and Easter instead of the Nicene Creed?”

The Apostles’ Creed developed in the Western Church as a series of questions for those to be baptized by the early 200’s, while the Nicene Creed was developing in the Eastern Church. These are the questions heard at the Easter Vigil, and which we repeated at the Easter Sunday liturgies, such as: "Do you believe in God the, Father Almighty?" with the response: "Yes." Stated positively, these questions became known in Rome as the "Symbol of the Apostles" by the early 5th c. The form of this creed which we pray at the beginning of the Rosary was well established in the Roman Church by the 10th c. So, during Lent and Easter—as we accompany those to be received into the Church through Baptism—we have the option to return to one of the most ancient and familiar the Roman Church's creed. The Apostles' Creed has a beautiful simplicity and brevity to it, and as we pray it throughout the Easter Season we bind ourselves to the early Christian community in Rome, as they welcomed the newly baptized into communion.

"¿Por qué estamos diciendo el Credo de los Apóstoles en Cuaresma

y Pascua en lugar del Credo Niceno?"

El Credo de los Apóstoles se desarrolló en la Iglesia Occidental como una serie de preguntas para aquellos que debían ser bautizados a principios de los años 200, mientras que el Credo Niceno se desarrollaba en la Iglesia Oriental. Estas son las preguntas que se escuchan en la Vigilia Pascual, y que repetimos en las liturgias del domingo de Pascua, tales como: "¿Crees en Dios, Padre Todopoderoso?" Con la respuesta: "Sí". Dicho positivamente, estas preguntas se conocieron en Roma como el "Símbolo de los Apóstoles" a principios del 5º siglo. La forma de este credo que rezamos al comienzo del Rosario estaba bien establecida en la Iglesia Romana en el 10º siglo . Por lo tanto, durante la Cuaresma y la Pascua—como acompañamos a los que se reciben en la Iglesia a través del Bautismo—tenemos la opción de regresar a uno de los credos más antiguos y familiares de la Iglesia romana. El Credo de los Apóstoles tiene una bella simplicidad y brevedad, y mientras lo rezamos a lo largo de la Pascua, nos unimos a la comunidad cristiana primitiva en Roma, al dar la bienvenida a los recién bautizados en comunión.

Fr. Tim

Bishop Vásquez’ prayer request: For the newly baptized and all of us as disciples of Christ, may we be faithful to the voice of the Good Shepherd as he leads us to follow where he has already been.

Por los recién bautizados y por todos nosotros como discípulos de Cristo, parque seamos fieles a la voz del Buen Pastor mientras que

Él nos guía hacia donde Él ya ha estado.

Envelopes are available in the pews for an honorary or memorial gift.

Los sobres están disponibles en las bancas para un honorario o memorial don.

Congratulations & blessings to Fr. Jay, who will celebrate 8 years of priesthood on May 12. Happy Anniversary, Fr. Jay! Felicitaciones a Fr. Jay, que celebrará 8 años de sacerdocio el 12 de mayo. Feliz Aniversario, Fr. Jay !

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Monday, May 8 6:30am……………...Vazquez Leaño Family 12:05pm………………..Paul Reigelsperger†

Tuesday, May 9 6:30am………………………Madere Family 12:05pm……………………Edmund Gieske

Wednesday, May 10 6:30am…………….Noemi Campos Mendez 8:30am………………………..Kay Mendieta 12:05pm…………...Abdon & Dora Herrera†

Thursday, May 11 6:30am……………Gutierrez Cortina Family 12:05pm……….Francis & Dorothy Gowett†

Friday, May 12 6:30am…………………...Lillian Vinklarek† 12:05pm………….Gutierrez Cortina Family

Saturday, May 13 12:05pm……………..Conversion of Sinners 5:30pm………………………Madere Family

Sunday, May 14 8:00am………………………….All Mothers 9:30am…………………………..All Mothers 12:00pm ………………………..All Mothers 1:45pm………………………….All Mothers 3:30pm …………………………All Mothers 5:30pm………………………….All Mothers

Mass Intentions

May 7, 2017

Please pray for: Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Rosalinda Barajas, Ebodia Bautista, Laurie Bedell, Reef Bonsmann, Benny Brewer, Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Juan Burrola, Sr., Aaron Carroll, Willyn Cherry, Luis Constantin, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Alex Duarte, Brandon Durieux, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Mary Gott, Sammy Greco, Eloisa Harkrider, Lillian Eve Herrera, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Helen Kouri, Ledesma Family, Eric Limones, Roslyn Limones, Richard Maldonado, David Mallak, Linda Martinez, San Juanita Martinez, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Fabio Morales, Sr., Chandois Norton, Ludwicka Norton, Joyce Pfertner, Gary Porfirio, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Edward Renteria, Carol Richardson, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Chloe Sanders, Marrlene Sato, Kazuko Smith, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Lena Torres, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry Trevino, Amiee Vassilli, Jesse Vielma, Marie Vinklarek, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Cicely White & children, Jennifer Whitmore, Victoria Williams, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala

Please pray for our honored loved in the military: A1C John Rex Alexander CPL Christopher Madere LCPL Eric E. Muñoz HR Shelby D. Aparicio Capt. David McGuire Capt. Nicholas Naquin 1LT Kyra Barone Capt. Lawrence McNamara Sgt. Kenneth A. Saffell Capt. Mary E. Boyle 1LT Patrick McPhee Capt. Sean Snook PFC Andrew DiCarlo Christopher Mercado, USAF LT Ladd Spears, USN 1LT Cory Houck Capt. Chris Morrow Sgt. William Speer HN5 Jinuel Jehlen Ensign Evan Moses Spec 4 Chris Trevino HM5 Joseph Jehlen LT Shane Moses Christopher Ty Trevino 1LT Patrick Kuiper

and for those who have died: Joseph Edward Sab, Maria Catarina Rosales, Marie Vinklarek, Rosie Bedell Martinez

Next Sunday’s Second

Collection

May 13-14, 2017 Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception Thank you for your generosity!

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Jesus says, “I came that they may have life and have it to the full.”

Good stewards are grateful for the gift of life and joyfully share their abundance with others.

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

Week ending April 29-30, 2017

Actual Collection $ 18,413 Over/(Under) ($ 3,087)

No Second Collection

Diocesan Collection: Ashes to Easter 421

FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget $924,500 FY 2017 Actual Collection $911,468 Over/(Under) ($ 13,032)

Attendance 1,562

Stewardship of Treasure

The Catholicism Project is “the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America,” says George Weigel, biographer of St. John Paul II. Journey with Bishop Robert Barron as he illustrates the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism, which claims more than one billion of the earth’s people.

Discover the full meaning of the faith Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm, starting May 16, in the Donahue Center Cafeteria. Program ends July 25; there is no cost to attend. For questions, contact Dcn. Vince at 512-576-4788.

Encyclical Study: Early in his pontificate, Pope Francis published his first encyclical, Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith). The Church, especially in the West, is hungry for a renewal of the Catholic Faith, and Lumen Fidei is an important contribution to the conversation going on throughout the world. We will read and study this encyclical over 6 weeks on Wednesday evenings, at 6:30pm, starting May 17, in the Donahue Center Cafeteria; ending June 21. No cost to attend. Contact Dcn. Vince at 512-576-4788, for questions.

Special Collection May 14: The bishops of the U.S. approved a special, one-time second collection for the Trinity Dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Your prayerful and financial support will not only adorn this “Crowning Jewel” and complete Mary’s Shrine, but will also leave a lasting legacy for generations to come in this living monument to our Catholic faith and heritage that is America’s Catholic Church.

Los obispos de los Estados Unidos aprobaron una segunda colección especial para la Cúpula Trinitaria de la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción en Washington DC. Su apoyo orante y financiero no sólo adornará esta "joya coronadora", pero también dejará un legado duradero para las generaciones que vengan en este monumento vivo de nuestra fe católica y la herencia que es la Iglesia Católica de América.

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Baptisms/Bautismos

Baptism classes for parents and godpar-ents are held in English each month on the first Saturday of the month at 9:00am. The course is three hours long. For more information, visit the website at www.smcaustin.org.

Clases de Bautismo en español para los padres y padrinos se ofrece el segundo sábado de cada mes a las 9:00 de la mañana. Las clase dura tres horas.

Para mas información, visite el sitio web en www.smcaustin.org.

Diocesan Guidelines for baptizing a child: If the PARENTS are not members of the Cathedral, a

letter from the parish in which the parents reside or are registered must be presented, giving permission for the child to be baptized at Saint Mary Cathedral. This must be done prior to registration for Baptism.

Copy of the state birth certificate or hospital birth certificate for the child being baptized.

Single godparents must be practicing Catholics living according to the norms of the Church.

Married couples serving as godparents must be married by the Catholic Church.

Parents and godparents must attend a Baptismal Preparation class prior to the Baptism. If the class is taken in another parish, proof of attendance must be presented.

Godparents must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion and

Confirmation. All Baptism documents must be received in the office

before a Baptism date can be set.

Requisitos de la Diócesis para bautizar a un bebe: Si los PADRES no son miembros de la Catedral,

necesitaran presentar una carta de la Parroquia a la que pertenezcan, ya sea por residencia o donde se encuentren registrados, dando permiso para bautizar al bebe aquí en la Catedral. Esto se requiere antes de registrarse para bautizar.

Copia del acta de nacimiento del Estado del niño (a) Padrinos/Madrinas solteros (as) deben ser Católicos

practicantes viviendo según las normas de la Iglesia.

Todos los padrinos casados deben estar casados por la Iglesia Católica. Se deberá presentar una copia del acta de matrimonio por la Iglesia.

Padres y Padrinos, deberán atender la clase de Bautismo antes de bautizar. Si la toman en otra parroquia, se requiere presenten comprobante de atendencia.

Padrinos tienen que haber recibido todos los Sacramentos de iniciación: Bautizo, 1ª Comunión y Confirmación.

Antes de que la fecha del Bautismo se pueda fijar , la oficina necesitará obtener el paquete completo satisfaciendo todos los requisitos.

Alley parking is reserved for handicapped parishioners with State issued handicap license plates or placards, and high occupancy vehicles on weekends and holy days.

Estacionamiento en el callejón se reservará para los feligreses y visitantes con placas de vetera-

nos discapacitados o personas con discapacidad o una pancarta de discapacidad valida los sábados, domingos y días santos.

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving from the Madere Family

April 30– May 20, 2017

Fr. Nguyen and Dcn. Rodriguez, are on pilgrimage to Europe, returning May 12. They assure us of their continued prayers. May they have a safe and blessed journey.

Fr. Nguyen y Dcn. Rodríguez, están en peregrinación a Europa, regresando el 12 de

mayo. Nos aseguran de sus continuas oraciones. Que tengan un viaje seguro y bendito.

V Encuentro is the Fifth National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry. In the coming months over 5,000 parishes and more than 7 million Catholics in the United States will participate in a process of evangelization, communion, and consultation, working with our bishops to form pastoral leaders and

missionary disciples. All parishioners are invited to participate in a series of five bilingual sessions that started Sunday, April 23, and continue May 7, May 21, June 11, and June 25, in the Donahue Center Gym, 10:45-11:45am. No advance registra-tion required, and all session materials will be provided free of charge. To learn more about V Encuentro, follow the link on our parish website or go directly to vencuentro.org

Ascension: In the dioceses of Texas the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the Seventh Sunday of Easter. The readings and prayers for the Ascension of the Lord take place this year on Sunday, May 28.

Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Traditional Latin) will be celebrated at 6:30pm, May 25, for the Solemnity of the Ascension according to the 1962 General Roman Calendar.

En la diócesis de Texas la solemnidad de la Ascensión es trasladado al Séptimo Domingo de Pascua. Las lecturas y oraciones para la Ascensión del Señor, tomará lugar este año el domingo 28 de mayo.

Misa en la forma extraordinaria (Latín Tradicional) se celebrará a las 6:30pm, el 25 de mayo, Solemnidad de la Ascensión según el calendario romano General de 1962.

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Liturgical Minister Schedule

Readings for Holy WEEK May 8-14, 2017:

Mon….Acts 11:1-18 Ps 42:2-3;43:3-4 Jn 10:11-18 Tues….Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87:1-7 Jn 10:22-30 Wed….Acts 12:24-13:5a Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8 Jn 12:44-50 Thurs...Acts 13:13-25 Ps 66:8-9,16-17,20 Jn 13:16-20 Fri…... Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11 Jn 14:1-6 Sat…...Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 14:7-14 Sun…..Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19 1 Pt 2:4-9 Jn 14:1-12

May 13-14, 2017 5:30 PM Vigil 8:00 AM 9:30 AM

12:00 Noon 1:45 PM

Spanish 5:30 PM

Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectores Lectors

Tess Wilczynski Sulema Vielma Hee-Jung Kim L. J. Smith Ricardo Martinez C. J. Martinez

Teresa Pione Edisson Guevara Michelle Estep Joan Pearsall Eliseo Tovar Clarisa Marcee

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2—Martin Aleman H2—Louise Porfirio H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Celia Sanchez H2—Clarisa Marcee

C1—Brian Trinque C1—Sulema Vielma H3—Hee Jung Cranford H3—L. J. Smith C1—Rosa Cervantes C1—Marsha Mitchell C2—Ali McGraw C2—Edisson Guevara H4—Philip Williams H4—John Donatucci C2—Eliseo Tovar C2—Marilane Dusterhoff

C1—Jaga Murphy H5 Choir—Jose Poutou

C2—Lee Smith C1—Rachel Cortez C3—Phyllis Patrick C2—Rosy Jalifi

C4—Edna Dunger C3—Jeanne Crawford

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister C4—Harry Crawford

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

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

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays

from 7:00-9:00pm in the Bishops Hall. For ques-tions email LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

Liturgical Ministry Coordinators

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

Ave Maria Gift Shop—Volunteers needed Sundays, 10:45-11:30am. Contact Jessica at jbjburrola@smcaustin.org or 512-476-6182.

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

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

May 6-7, 2017 5:30 PM Vigil 8:00 AM 9:30 AM

12:00 Noon 1:45 PM

Spanish 5:30 PM

Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectores Lectors Cherilyn Young Ken Craig Vanessa Matocha Monica Ballard Rosario Nava Norman Garza

John Hellerstedt Stephen Dickman Ana-Cristina Gonzalez James Arrington Maria Jose Angel Mex Holly Alt EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2—Jerry Harris H2—Ken Craig H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Rosa Cervantes H2—Harry Crawford

C1—Julie Gray C1—Steve Dickman H3—John Posey H3—L. J. Smith C1—Soledad Vargas C1—Jeanne Crawford

C2—Jim Gray C2—Louise Porfirio H4—Bob Baker H4—Edisson Guevara C2—Eliseo Ramirez C2—Marsha Mitchell

C1—John Hellerstedt H5 Choir—Jose Poutou

C2—Yvonne Hellerstedt C1—Rosy Jalifi C3—Lee Smith C2—Ali McGraw

C4—Edna Dunger C3—Rudy Gonzales, Jr.

C4—Randy Walker

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister

New EMHC Ministry: If you are currently a Eucharistic Minister and would like to bring Holy Communion to hospitals, nursing homes, and the homebound, contact Jeanne Crawford, Coordinator of this new ministry, at 512-926-4445 (home); 512-784-3087 (cell), or hhcrawfordfamily@gmail.com.

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Please add our sponsor of the week

Support our bulletin advertisers! Bulletin advertisers have the support of our parishioners.

Their ads defray the expense of printing the bulletin. You may have noticed there are currently several ad spaces

available. Please contact Thomas Miner, at 512-452-3413.

Cathedral School

Now accepting registration for 2017-2018 Religious Education classes for K-12th grade. Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation preparation classes also included. Call 512-476-4801; stop by the Religious Educa-tion office located behind Bishops Hall daily from 9:00am-4:00pm, or print, complete and submit the 2017-2018 Registration Form located at http://smcaustin.org in the RELIGIOUS EDUCATION tab.

Ahora aceptando inscripciones para 2017-2018 clases de educación religiosa para niños de K-12th grade. El bautismo, la Primera Comunión y la confirmación de las clases de preparación, también están incluidos. Llame 512-476-4801; parada por la oficina de educación religiosa ubicada detrás de los Obispos Hall diariamente de 9:00am-4:00pm, o imprimir, completar y enviar el formulario de inscripción 2017-2018 ubicado en http://smcaustin.org en la ficha de educación religiosa.

Obtenga su copia de la revista Magnificat en español!

Disponible en la tiende Ave Maria.

CFF First Holy Communion will be celebrated Saturday, May 20, at 9:30am in Spanish, and 12:05pm in English, with receptions to follow in Bishops Hall. All the parish is invited to attend! El CFF Primera Comunion se celebrará el sábado 20 de mayo, a las 9:30am en español, y a las 12:05pm en inglés, con recepciones a seguir en los Obispos Hall. Nuestra comunidad parroquial está invitada a asistir!

Catholic Faith Formation

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

May 14, 3:30pm—High Mass—Fourth Sunday after Easter. Crowning of Mary & Fir st Holy Communion. Join us for a potluck reception in Bishops Hall after Mass. All are welcome. May 21, 3:30pm—High Mass—Fifth Sunday after Easter. Blessing of religious items after Mass. Thursday, May 25, 6:30pm—High Mass—Ascension of the Lord. May 28, 3:30pm—High Mass-Sunday after Ascension.

Latin phrase of the week: Christus resurgens ex mortuis jam non moritur: mors illi ultra non dominabitur. Christ rising again from the dead, dieth no more: death shall no more have dominion over him. Romans 6:9

To receive news and updates visit :AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Facebook: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.

Traditional Latin Mass

Dear Cathedral Parishioners,

The Saint Mary Cathedral Gala is just six days away! We are planning a wonderful evening for you to enjoy and celebrate the school’s sesquicentennial. We are blessed with the distinction of being the oldest school in the diocese. This blessing is possible because of the many generations of generous parishioners. I pray you will be able to join us on

Saturday, May 13, at the JW Marriott. We will provide a free shuttle service to/from the Cathedral/JW Marriott that evening. The Gala will be our closing celebration for the 150th year of the school. Both Bishop Joe Vásquez and Bishop Daniel Garcia will be present. Please join our bishops, clergy, and fellow parishioners who value and support Catholic education for this evening of celebration! There's still time to purchase tickets at https://smcaustin.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/CathedralGala2017.

Please contact Esme Hoang at ehoang@cssmaustin.org for more information. We truly

appreciate your continued support.

Robert LeGros, M.S.A Principal

Ave Maria Gift Shop Hours of Operation

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

A volunteer ministry of Saint Mary Cathedral

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As of 3/7/2017:

Campaign Goal: $2,526,000.00

Amount Pledged to Date: $2,282,995.69*

Amount Paid to Date: $1,853,843.11

Pledges/One-time Donations: 529

*Change in pledged amount due to revised and updated pledges by parishioners & friends.

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

Deacon Caleb Kick-Seminarian for FSSP (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter)

Sawyer Sellers-Postulant, Our Lady of Clear Creek Benedictine Abbey

Shontel Moore-Postulant

Chris Yeager-Diocese of Austin Seminarian, Pastoral Year, St. Louis, Austin

“Led by the Spirit for Mission,” is the title of the message that Pope Francis offers for this 54th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which the Vatican set for today, May 7. In it he says that “commitment to mission is not something added on to the Christian life as a kind of decoration, but is instead an essential element of faith itself. A relationship with the Lord,” he adds, “entails being sent out into the world as prophets of his word and witnesses of his love.” (from www.usccb.org)

2017 Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones: " Llevado por el Espír itu para la misión", es el título del mensaje que el papa San Francisco ofrece para esta 54ª Jornada Mundial de Oración por las vocaciones. En él se dice que "el compromiso por la misión no es algo añadido a la vida cristiana como una especie de adorno, sino que es un elemento esencial de la fe misma. Una relación con el Señor," añade, "implica ser enviado al mundo como profetas de su palabra y en testigos de su amor.” (desde www.usccb.org)

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Dios, nuestro Padre, te damos gracias por llamar a hombres y mujeres para servir en el Reino del Hijo como sacerdotes, diáconos y personas consagradas. Envía tu Espíritu Santo para ayudar a otros a responder con generosidad y valentía a su llamada. Nuestra comunidad de fe puede apoyar las vocaciones de amor sacrificial en nuestros jóvenes y adultos. Por medio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Pray every day for peace. Let’s remember to heed the message of Our Lady of Fatima to pray the Rosary every day

for peace. 2017 is the 100-year anniver-sary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. We can pray both individually and especially together; for as Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Mt. 18:20) Rezar el rosario por la paz. Recorde-mos que escuche el mensaje de Nuestra Señora de Fátima para rezar el rosario todos los días por la paz. 2017 es el 100 aniversario de las apariciones de Nuestra Señora de Fátima, así que vamos a rezar el Rosario tanto individual y, sobre todo, juntos, como Jesús dijo: "Porque donde están dos o tres reunidos en mi nombre, allí estoy yo en medio de ellos." (Mateo 18:20)

Men’s Discernment Dinner for single Catholic men ages 18 and older with an openness to discerning a priestly vocation—Wednesday, May 10, 7:00-8:30 pm at Borromeo House. Contact Fr. Jonathan Raia, Vocation Director, 512-949-2430; email fr-jonathan-raia@austindiocese.org.