SAINT MARY CATHEDRAL MASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday………….6:30am, 12:05pm

Saturday…………………………..12:05pm

Sunday…………...Vigil: Saturday 5:30pm;

8:00am, 9:30am, noon,

1:45pm Español,

3:30pm Extraordinary Form/

Traditional Latin,

& 5:30pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Monday-Friday……………..11:00am-noon

Saturday…………………….11:00am-noon

& 4:30pm-5:25pm

CLERGY AND STAFF Most Rev. Joe S. Vásquez, STL, DD,

Bishop of Austin

Very Rev. Tim Nolt, Rector

Rev. Everardo Cazares, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Antony Savarimuthu, Priest in Residence

Deacon Vince Boyle and

Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez

Louis Barron……………Director of Advancement

Yvonne Bedell……………….Operations Manager

Jessica Burrola…….Receptionist (church calendar)

Jaeson Drummond

Director of Catholic Faith Formation

Judy Henschen

Administrative Assistant (church bulletin)

Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona…Director, Sacred Music

Harlan Lawson…………………Facilities Manager

Robert LeGros………...Cathedral School Principal

Lydia Rodriguez……………Wedding Coordinator

Yvonne Saldaña….Administrative Assistant (CFF)

Kathy Thomas

Liturgical Coordinator & EIM Administrator

Dr. Brooks Whitmore………….Cathedral Organist

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm

(512) 476-6182

Fax (512) 476-8799

203 E. 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701

www.smcaustin.org

BAPTISMS: Parents should visit the Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org,

for Baptism guidelines; then submit completed application with required documents to schedule Baptism.

Bautizos: Si usted desea bautizar a su hijo, lea los requisitos detallados en nuestro sitio web: www.smcaustin.org. Luego, para fijar una fecha para el bautizo, entregue el formulario de solicitud con los documentos necesarios.

MARRIAGE: See Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org, for detailed

information.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Registration forms are available on the table at

the entrance of the church; in the Cathedral office, or on our website.

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY

910 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas 78701

(512) 476-1480 ● www.smcschoolaustin.org

Enrolling PreK3-Grade 8

Rector’s Corner

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“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your strength,” Deut. 6:5. This first commandment of the Ten Commandments “summons man to believe in God, to hope in him, and to love him above all else,” (CCC 2132). We exhibit this love in our worship: “Adoring God, praying to him, offering him the worship that belongs to him, fulfilling the promises and vows made to him are acts of the virtue of religion which fall under obedience to the first commandment,” (CCC 2135). For some the words “promises,” “vows,” and “obedience,” sound restrictive. Who is God to tell me what I have to do? Why can’t I choose my own happiness? These questions come to us from a society imbued with relativism and a very short horizon: one’s own understanding rather than the broad horizon of God’s infinite love, wisdom and knowledge. We are designed for worship. Think about this: how easy is it to give up an attachment to a particular favorite food, Netflix program, or vice during Lent? What about those more serious attachments: envy of what another has (perhaps their position of power or influence at work); another’s wealth; lust for that which we feel we lack in intimacy, perhaps manifest in what we seek to view on the internet; anger and resentment over a situation that we cannot control; the slothful lack of diligence in small things because we give up hope for change, for spiritual and personal growth? All of these point to disordered worship: putting something or someone else before God. St. Augustine gives us great hope in this Sunday’s Office of Readings: “The Lord tells us: ‘I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ In these few words he gives us a command and makes a promise . . . Let us do now what he commands. Let us follow in the footsteps of the Lord. Let us throw off the chains that prevent us from following him. Who can throw off these shackles without the aid of the one addressed in these words: ‘You have broken my chains?’ Another psalm says of him: ‘The Lord frees those in chains, the Lord raises up the downcast.’ Those who have been freed and raised up follow the light. The light they follow speaks to them: ‘I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness.’ The Lord gives light to the blind.” True worship is echoed in the cry, “Claim me once more as your own, Lord!” We rejoice this Laetare Sunday because Christ—the Light of the World—will, at our invitation, bring great illumination to our hearts and minds. We follow Him as we continue our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, and we rejoice because as we practice true worship, He re-orders our desires. We learn to enjoy the goods of this world in relation to the will of the Father, and the peace of Christ rules deep within. And we learn to yearn to follow the Beloved wherever He leads us. Fr. Tim

Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, APRIL 1 6:30pm.. C.S. Lewis Book Study, Sheehan

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 5:00pm.. Gala Planning Committee, library 5:00pm.. Arte Musique rehearsal, Bishops Hall 5:45pm.. CFF RCIA child care, Pre-K3 classroom, Donahue Center 6:00pm.. RCIA class, Donahue Cafeteria 6:00pm.. Campaign meeting, library 6:15pm.. Council 14055 meeting, Bishops Hall

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedral 11:00am.. Tour of Mexico rehearsal, Bishops Hall 3:30pm... CSSM faculty meeting, library 4:00pm... Schola solo rehearsal, Sheehan 5:00pm... Schola rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... TOV Ministry, Donahue Cafeteria 6:30pm... Catholicism Pivotal Players film series, Pre-K3 Classroom 7:30pm.. St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 12:00pm. CSSM School Board meeting, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... Holy Week rehearsal, Donahue Gym 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall 11:00pm. Mobile Loaves & Fishes Apprentice Street Retreat, Donahue Center

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

11:30am-1:15pm.Lenten Lunch, Bishops Hall 5:00pm... Lenten Fish Fry Dinner, Bishops Hall 7:00pm... Stations of the Cross, Cathedral

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 8:30am.. CFF Retreat ToB High School (pt. 1), Bishops Hall 9:00am.. RCIA Mystagogia, library 9:00am.. Baptism Class (English) Donahue Cafeteria 11:00am.Legion of Mary, Sheehan

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 8:00am... Sunday Breakfast (CSSM Spanish Class), Bishops Hall 10:45am..CFF classes 11:00am.. CYA Fiat 90 meeting, DC Cafeteria 1:30pm.. RCIA Retreat, DC Cafeteria 5:00pm…SJLMS 1st Sunday Potluck, Bishops Hall 5:15pm... St. Augustine Youth Choir rehearsal, Sheehan & CSSM Music Room

AVE MARIA GIFT SHOP Hours of Operation

Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Saint Mary Cathedral volunteer ministry

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Mass Intentions

Monday, April 1 6:30am… …….Enderle-Coleman family 12:05pm.…………….Beverly Springer†

Tuesday, April 2 6:30am……………………Tony Madere† 12:05pm.…………..Jesse Arellano, Jr.†

Wednesday, April 3 6:30am…...............................Stella Zipp 8:30am……………............Eva Johnson 12:05pm………………….T. J. Amaro†

Thursday, April 4 6:30am…………………………..Sam N 12:05pm…………………Bill Staehely†

Friday, April 5 6:30am………………….Elsie Porfirio† 9:30am……………….Phillip Sheridan† 12:05pm………………..Madere family

Saturday, April 6 12:05pm…………………Cecilia Miller 5:30pm……………..Virginia Marchan†

Sunday, April 7 8:00am……Larry Gene Porfirio family† 9:30am …………..Anne & Tony Fayad† Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm…………...Alessandro Talentino 3:30pm… .St. Joseph Latin Mass Society 5:30pm………..Michael David Gurney†

Stewardship & Development

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Offertory Collection (weeks of 3-17 & 3-24-2019)

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

First Collections and Mail 3-17 ........ $16,749 Under ($ 4,751) 3-24 .......... $22,348 Over ($ 848)

Second Collection 3-17 Cathedral Maintenance $ 5,173 3-24 Cathedral School $ 2,146

FY 2018-19 Year-to-Date Budget 3-17 $795,500 FY 2018-19 Regular Weekly Offerings 3-17 $793,419 Under ($ 2,081) FY 2018-19 Year-to Date Budget 3-24 $817,000 FY 2018-19 Regular Weekly Offerings 3-24 $816,861 Over ($ 139)

Attendance 3-17 ................................... 1,301 3-24 .................................... 1,622

Saint Mary Cathedral Catholic Endowment (a/o 1-31-2019)………… $ 19,570

Ave Maria Gift Shop Debt Balance (a/o 10-20-2018)………………… $ 9,679 Purchases at the Ave Maria Gift Shop help pay for the debt. Thank you for your support!

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

Next Sunday’s Second Collection

April 6-7, 2019 St. Vincent de Paul

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving from

the Madere family March 31-April 13, 2019

those who have died: Mary Elizabeth Richter, Sharon Pokorski, Erlinda Romo Martinez, Margaret Neill,

Nena Janette Pearson Ramsay, John Edward “Jack” Tadych, Jean Barkley

those in need of healing: * Mark Anthony Acosta, Robert Barrera, Jessica Burrola, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Carmel DiCarlo, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Lillie Flores, J. C. Ernst, Glenn Gardner, Chuck Jehlen, Hee-Jung Kim, Helen Kouri, Molly Lane, Sandra Lewis, Lupe Moncebaiz, Joyce Pfertner, Gary Porfirio, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Marrlene Sato, Kelly Smith, Bernard Vasek, Ennovy Vester, Jesse Vielma, Victoria Williams

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

Lt. Sigifredo Homero Huerta, Jr. LT Shane Moses

* Unless requested otherwise, the names will be removed after three weeks.

Please pray for...

Easter Flowers Envelopes are

available in the pews. Remember a living or deceased loved one with a dedication. Donations help offset the cost of Easter liturgy flowers. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Fight Hunger Envelopes are

available in the pews and narthex. Write your check to SVdP Fight Hunger by April 30, place in the pink envelope and drop in the collection basket to enable the restocking of the food pantry.

Missionary works of Cross Catholic Outreach: Fr. Antony Savarimuthu, our resident priest, speaks on behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach and its ministry around the world this weekend. Cross Catholic Outreach is a Catholic organization whose mission is to mobilize the global Church to transform the poor and their communities materially and spiritually for the glory of Jesus Christ. It reaches out to the poorest of the poor countries in Asia, Central America, South America, and, more specifically, Caribbean countries such as Haiti.

There are committed bishops from the U. S. as board members. More than 100 bishops from the U. S. have endorsed Cross Catholic Outreach, including Bishop Joe Vásquez. It is up to the generosity of parishioners to support this valuable ministry, extending your love towards the poor around the world during this time of Lent. You can reach Fr. Antony by his phone: 551-697-9564, or email asavarimuthu@yahoo.com for further details.

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Faith Enrichment

Book Study: Perelandra, the second in C. S. Lewis’

acclaimed Space Trilogy continues the adventures of Dr. Ransom. Mondays, 6:30pm, Sheehan Room. Contact Dcn. Vince, 512-576-4788.

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players. As a follow-on to The Catholicism Project, Bishop Robert Barron is on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church's most influential people, who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. This multi part film series is Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Donahue Center Cafeteria. Ends May 1. No fee. Questions? Contact Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.

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

R. C. I. A.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults welcomes

those who want to become Catholic or are seeking full com-munion in the Catholic faith through the sacraments of initi-ation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. If you are interested in coming into the Church or would like more information, contact Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788, or Cheri-lyn Young, 512-992-2948. Child care available.

Faith Formation/Formación de Fe

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

Consulte nuestro sitio web: smcaustin.org/family-registration, para obtener información sobre el registro para las clases de Formación en la fe católica y cómo comenzar los preparati-vos para que su hijo recibir sacramentos.

The 2019 Mass Intention Book currently has open

dates/times for scheduling a Mass for your loved one. Call Jessica at the parish office, 512-476-6182, Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm, if you would like to schedule a Mass intention.

First Friday, APRIL 5

6:30am Mass 8:30am-9:25am Confession 9:30am Mass (Traditional Latin) 10:30am-Noon Eucharistic Adoration 11:00am-12:00pm Confession 12:05pm Mass

Cathedral School of Saint Mary

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS YEAR'S CATHEDRAL GALA BENEFITING

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, starting with a V.I.P. reception at 5:00 PM at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center. We hope you can join us as we celebrate the school's transition into a Classical model. Tickets can be purchased in the parish and school office or online at https://smcaustin.ejoinme.org/Gala2019Tickets

Ministry News

Legion of Mary: We of the Legion of Mary invite you to

prayerfully consider joining this beautiful ministry to practice deeper devotion to the Mother of God as she leads us directly to Jesus, and her Immaculate Heart will triumph always in everything we do day by day. We meet on Satur-days at 11:00am in the library. Contact person: Edisson Gue-vara at edyguevarahfl@gmail.com or 512-809-8897.

LENTEN FRIDAYS

Lenten lunches beginning at 11:30am, to 1:15pm in Bishops Hall; April 5 sponsor—SVdP Pantry Angels Lenten fish fry dinners—5:00-6:30pm, in Bishops Hall; Stations of the Cross—7:00pm in the Cathedral

LOS VIERNES DE LA CUARESMA:

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

5:00-6:30pm—Cena de pescado frito, en el Salón de los Obispos.

7:00pm Las Vía Crucis en la Catedral.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS OUR HELP to restock the food pantry and feed families in need through-out the year.

1. WRITE a check to SVdP Fight Hunger by APRIL 30; place in a pink envelope found in the pews and narthex; 2. DROP the envelope in the Sunday collection basket, return to the parish office, OR GIVE ELECTRONICALLY, by visiting www.smcaustin.org. Designate your funds by typing “SVdP Fight Hunger” in the Special Giving Opportunities.

CELEBRATE CLASSICAL EDUCATION

Saint Mary Cathedral

Gala

April 27, 2019

AT&T Conference Center

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PURCHASE TICKETS AT

HTTPS://SMCAUSTIN.EJOINME.ORG/GALA2019TICKETS

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READINGS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 31: Sun ....... Jos 5:9a,10-12/Ps 34:2-7/2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3,11-32 Mon ....... Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2,4-6,11-12a,13b/Jn 4:43-54 Tues ...... Ez 47:1-9,12/Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9/Jn 5:1-16 Wed ...... Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9,13c-14,17-18/Jn 5:17-30 Thurs .... Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-23/Jn 5:31-47 Fri ......... Wis 2:1a,12-22/Ps 34:17-21,23/Jn 7:1-2,10 Sat ........ Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3,9b-12/Jn 7:40-53 Sun .......... Is 43:16-21/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 3:8-14/Jn 8:1-11

OBSERVANCES FOR WEEK OF MARCH 31: Sun ....... Fourth Sunday of Lent Mon ....... April Fools’ Day Tues ...... St. Francis of Paola, Hermit Thurs .... St. Isidore, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Fri ......... St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest Next Sun…..5th Sunday of Lent ©LPi

El Rincón del Rector

“Y tú amarás a Yahvé, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con todas tus fuerzas” Deut. 6:5.

Este primer mandamiento de los Diez Mandamientos "convoca al hombre a creer en Dios, a tener esperanza en él y a amarlo por encima de todo" (CCC 2132). Y le mostramos este amor: "Adorándolo Dios, orando, y dándole el tiempo de adoración que le pertenece, cumpliendo con las promesas y los votos que se le hacen, estos son actos en virtud de la religión que están bajo la obediencia del primer mandamiento". (CCC 2135).

Para algunos, las palabras "promesas", "votos" y "obediencia" suenan restrictivas. ¿Quién es Dios para que me diga lo que tengo que hacer? ¿Por qué no puedo elegir mi propia felicidad? Estas preguntas nos llegan de una sociedad imbuida de relativismo y un horizonte a corto plazo: de la individualización de sí mismo, más que del amplio horizonte del amor infinito, sabiduría y conocimiento de Dios.

Hemos sido diseñados para la adoración. Piense en esto: ¿qué tan fácil es renunciar al gusto por una comida favorita en particular, a un programa de Netflix o algún vicio durante la Cuaresma? ¿Qué pasa con esos apegos más serios: la envidia de lo que otro tiene (quizás su posición de poder o influencia en el trabajo); la riqueza de otro, la lujuria por lo que sentimos que carecemos de intimidad, que tal vez se manifiesta en lo que buscamos ver en internet; por medio del enojo o el resentimiento por una situación que no podemos controlar; ¿La perezosa falta de diligencia en las cosas pequeñas porque renunciamos a la esperanza de cambio, al crecimiento espiritual y personal? Todos estos puntos apuntan a la adoración desordenada: poner algo o alguien más delante de Dios.

San Agustín nos da mucha esperanza en sus escritos encontrados en la Oficina de Lecturas de este domingo:

“El Señor nos dice: 'Yo soy la luz del mundo; el que me sigue no andará en tinieblas, sino que tendrá la luz de la vida ". En estas pocas palabras, nos da una orden y hace una promesa. . . Hagamos ahora lo que él ordena. Sigamos los pasos del Señor. Quitemos las cadenas que nos impiden seguirlo. ¿Quién puede deshacerse de estos grilletes sin la ayuda de la persona a quien se dirige con estas palabras: '¿Has roto mis cadenas?' Otro salmo dice de él: 'El Señor libera a los encadenados, el Señor levanta el abatimiento'. Ha sido liberado y levantado siguiendo la luz. La luz que siguen les habla: «Yo soy la luz del mundo; el que me sigue, no andará en tinieblas ". El Señor da luz a los ciegos".

La verdadera adoración se refleja en el rueg: “¡reclámame una vez más como tuyo, Señor!” Nos regocijamos este domingo de Laetare porque Cristo, la Luz del mundo, traerá gran iluminación a nuestros corazones y a nuestras mentes, por nuestra propia invitación. Lo seguimos a Él mientras continuamos nuestras prácticas de Cuaresma bajo oración, ayuno y servicio, y nos regocijamos porque al practicar la verdadera adoración, Él ordena nuestros deseos y necesidades. Aprendemos a disfrutar los bienes de este mundo en relación con la voluntad del Padre, y la paz de Cristo rige en lo profundo. Y aprendemos a anhelar seguir al Amado a donde Él nos guíe. P. Tim

ORDINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:

With great joy, I wish to inform you that Miguel Flores has petitioned for the Order of Deacon in the Diocese of Austin through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, on May 18, 2019, at St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock, Texas. On behalf of the Church, I want to thank you, the people of his home parish, for your generous support of Miguel. It is through your prayers, encouragement, and support that there are many vocations to the priesthood.

Please keep Miguel and all seminarians in your daily prayers. If you have any grave concerns affecting his ordi-nation to the Transitional Diaconate, please contact me at the Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Austin at (512) 949-2405. Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Jonathan Raia, Vocation Director, Diocese of Austin

ANUNCIO DE ORDENACIÓN: Es con gran alegría que anuncio que Miguel Flores ha pedido ordenación al diaconato a través de invocar al Espíritu Santo y la imposición de manos por el obispo Joe S. Vásquez. La ceremonia tomará lugar el 18 de Mayo en la iglesia St. William en Round Rock, Texas. De parte de la Iglesia, les agradezco a ustedes, los feligreses de la parroquia de Miguel, por su generoso apoyo de él. A través de sus oraciones y apoyo tenemos muchas vocaciones al sacerdocio. Por favor, guarden a Miguel y a los demás seminarios en sus oraciones diarias. Si hay alguna preocupación que afecta a su ordenación, llámame en la oficina diocesana de vocaciones en Austin al (512) 949-2405. Sinceramente en Cristo, Rev. Jonathan Raia, Director de vocaciones en la diócesis de Austin.

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Come experience the ancient traditions and music of the Church. Propers for the Mass are in the Saint Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal located in the pew.

Friday, April 5, 9:30am—First Friday of the Month—Low Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. April 7, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Passion Sunday. Join us for our monthly potluck dinner in Bishops Hall after Mass. All are welcome. April 14, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Palm Sunday.

Latin phrase of the week: Eripe me, Domine, de inimicis meis: doce me facere voluntatem tuam. Deliver me from mine enemies, O Lord: teach me to do thy will. Psalm 142:9, 10

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

Traditional Latin Mass

Everyday Stewardship

So you never have been that serious about a stewardship way of life? It's not that you have been greedy or unloving toward others. You give of yourself when you determine there is a real need. However, you haven't intentionally worked toward surrendering all you are, all you have, and all you do to your God. It's hard because when you compare yourself to others, you seem pretty good. You aren't some prodigal child who needs to return to God because you have lived a life full of sin and selfishness.

Yet, there lies the problem. We can easily feel we aren't so bad, so why change anything? We can lull ourselves into a belief that we will probably get to heaven, therefore why do more? Assurance of salvation is another topic, but basically we can look at our life as a series of transactions with God.

However, we shouldn't determine our actions based upon what we get. The actions of a loved one are due to the love for one's beloved. Jesus gave his life out of love for us. He has shown us what complete surrender looks like. He does not need our surrender but wants it because that is what those in love do. This Lent, perhaps our prayer should not be to simply be better stewards, but to love Him more. Then our motivation will not be based upon what we should do but on what we are moved to do out of love.

– Tracy Earl Welliver., MTS

April 14, Palm Sunday— regular Sunday schedule; noon Mass will begin in the Donahue Gym; join us in the gym for the procession.

April 15, Monday—6:30am Mass; 11:00am-noon confessions; 12:05pm Mass.

April 16, Tuesday—6:30am Mass only; 10:30am Chrism Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Parish (all are invited); no confessions or 12:05pm Mass.

April 17, Wednesday—6:30am Mass; 8:30am Cathedral School Mass (public welcome); 11:00am-noon confession—last day for confessions in Holy Week; 12:05pm Mass.

April 18, Holy Thursday—7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper (bilingual); 9:00pm-midnight Adoration in Bishops Hall. No confessions or daily Masses.

April 19, Good Friday—Noon Stations of the Cross; 2:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion; 8:00pm Tenebrae Service. No confessions or daily Masses.

April 20, Holy Saturday—8:45pm Easter Vigil Mass in Cathedral (bilingual). No confessions or 12:05pm Mass.

Entonces, ¿nunca has sido tan serio acerca de una forma de vida de corresponsabilidad? No es que hayas sido codicioso o poco amoroso hacia los demás. Tú das de ti mismo cuando determinas que hay una necesidad real. Sin embargo, no has trabajado intencionalmente para entregar todo lo que eres, todo lo que tienes y todo lo que haces a tu Dios. Es difícil porque cuando te comparas con los demás, pareces bastante bueno. No eres un hijo pródigo que necesita volver a Dios porque has vivido una vida llena de pecado y egoísmo.

No obstante, ahí está el problema. Fácilmente podemos sentir que no somos tan malos, entonces ¿para qué cambiar algo? Podemos adormecernos en la creencia de que probablemente llegaremos al cielo, por lo tanto, ¿para qué hacer más? La seguridad de la salvación es otro tema, pero básicamente podemos ver nuestra vida como una serie de transacciones con Dios.

Sin embargo, no debemos determinar nuestras acciones basadas en lo que obtengamos. Las acciones de un ser querido se deben al amor por la persona amada. Jesús dio su vida por amor a nosotros. Él nos ha mostrado cómo luce la entrega total. Él no necesita nuestra rendición, pero la quiere porque eso es lo que hacen los enamorados. En esta Cuaresma, tal vez nuestra oración no debería ser simple-mente ser mejores corresponsables, sino amarlo más. Entonces nuestra motivación no se basará en lo que deberíamos hacer, sino en lo que estamos impulsados a hacer por amor. – Tracy Earl Welliver., MTS

La Corresponsabilidad Diaria

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Beyond our Parish

St. Mary’s Academy of Austin Alumnae! You are invited to the annual All-Years Spring Reunion Luncheon to be held Saturday, Apr. 13, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, at Maggiano ’s Little Italy Restau-rant in the Domain Shopping Center, Austin. RSVP to Nancy Stevens Hrin by April 2 at TNEJS@aol.com or 512-837-3658.

Regina Caeli Academy Touring Event: Monday, Apr. 1, at 10:30am, 11819 IH 35 S, Austin 78747. Join our exciting mission to form the next generation of Catholics! Regina Caeli Academy provides a classical, hybrid education in the Catholic tradition. Pre-K3-12th grade students attend Socratic, hands-on classes two days a week and homeschool on the remaining days. Event includes tour, classroom observation and Q&A. Children welcome! RSVP to khaygood.aus@rcahybrid.org or call 512-524-6764. www.rcahybrid.org

Pro-Life News

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wed., April 3, 7:00-

8:30pm in St. William Par ish Rectory, 1105 Deer Run, Round Rock. We’ve got good food, awesome seminarians and priests and great community. It’s the perfect mix to begin (or continue) your search for who God created you to be and the greatness he’s calling you to. RSVP to Zach Rodriguez at 512-355-4476.

Adult Discernment Dinner: Tuesday, April 9, 7:00-9:00pm, St.

Charles Borromeo House, 905 Duncan Lane, Austin 78705. There is more to discernment than just waiting for a sign from God, directing you to your next step. It involves asking God the important question and taking actions to see where God's path for your life leads. These discernment dinners are an awesome reminder that we're not alone in our pursuit of holiness! RSVP online at https://godiscalling.me/discernment-events/2018/11/14/discernment-dinner.

Chair of Pro-Life Committee Commends Rule Separating Abortion from Title X Family Planning. The Department of

Health and Human Services announced on Feb. 22, that it finalized “The Protect Life Rule,” regulations for the federal Title X family planning program. The Rule requires clear financial and physical separation between Title X funded projects and programs or facilities where abortion is a method of family planning. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following statement commending HHS: “I applaud the Trump Administration for reaffirming that abortion is not family planning. Abortion ends the lives of families’ most vulnerable members, as well as damaging the spiritual, mental and physical health of mothers. Although the USCCB continues to have strong objections to government promotion and funding of contraceptives, we have long supported enforcement of the abortion funding restrictions in Title X, and we are pleased to see that the Administration has taken seriously its obligation to enforce those restrictions. We are also grateful that this rule eliminates the requirement that doctors in Title X clinics refer and counsel for abortion, which previously ensured that all Title X clinics and staff had a close connection with abortion.”

(http://www.usccb.org/news/2019/19-041.cfm)

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