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

Most Rev Daniel E. Garcia, DD,

Auxiliary Bishop of Austin

Most Rev John E. McCarthy,

Bishop Emeritus

Very Rev. Tim Nolt, Rector

Rev. Hai Nguyen and

Rev. Jayaraju Polishetty, Parochial Vicars

Deacons Vince Boyle and

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 obtain guidelines from the Cathedral Office at

least two (2) months in advance. Baptisms are held on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am. Baptism dates: 2nd Saturday-English ● 3rd Saturday-Spanish ● 4th Saturday-Traditional Latin

MARRIAGE: Couples interested in marrying at the Cathedral should

obtain guidelines from the Cathedral Office at least eight (8) months in advance.

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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Experiencing the Kingdom of God through Prayer, Presence and Praise (Week 2, Presence)

A critical juncture in my faith journey was my time in college. At the age of 18, I did not want to admit that I was very impressionable, and that I was looking to the example of older adults (which at that age meant those in their late 20's!). God provided the right friends along the way to keep me in the path of asking great questions of God, praying and seeking out church community. At the age of 22, I moved to Texas and very quickly discovered Christian women and men who had the gift of presence. They listened; acknowledged my struggling heart and would throw in words or phrases here and there to challenge. I began to gravitate to the presence of middle-aged adults, including professors, mentors, and couples from my church community. These relationships were "safe" because they first offered me a space of unconditioned love and acceptance, and they gently challenged, mainly through example. One particular couple, Lester and Nancy, welcomed me into their home for casual visits with these instructions: "Now that you have been here once and know where the kitchen is, make yourself at home. Don't ask, just help yourself!" Wow, this was a crazy version of Southern hospitality, which challenged my more ordered, Lancaster County, PA concept of politeness! This and many other households became used to my casual drop-in phone calls: "Hi, this is Tim. How are things going? Say, you and Lester wouldn't happen to be around this evening?" Exercising my spiritual gift of bachelorhood, I knew how to make myself available for a great home-cooked meal—and loving presence! Without a doubt, these experiences gave me the greatest hope for my journey forward with Christ. God mediates his love through the Body of Christ. In today's Gospel we can easily see how Jesus is present to the needs of the crowds that press him. And yet, how often do we consider the other side? Jairus made a decision to press into Christ, to present his needs to Jesus, and the woman with the hemorrhage did the same. Nothing got in her way to move as close to Jesus as she possibly could. To be present in a meaningful way means to learn the path of appropriate vulnerability with others. Jesus is here: in the Blessed Sacrament; in the sacrifice of the Mass; in persona Christi sacramentally; in his Mystical Body—in you and me. As we continue to present ourselves to him daily in prayer, his Spirit will bring others alongside. We become the living presence of Christ to those around us. Evangelization takes place one relationship at a time, as together we speak of God's truth; give witness to the beauty of our faith and liturgy, and know of God's goodness in our times together. Family of Nazareth, pray for us! Fr. Tim

Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, JULY 2 7:00pm... Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... Humanae Vitae Encyclical study, Sheehan

TUESDAY, JULY 3

6:00pm... Bishop Barron’s Catholicism series, Donahue Center Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY JULY 4 Independence Day—Cathedral office closed. No 6:30am Mass 6:30pm... Epic: A Journey through Church History series, Donahue Cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, JULY 5 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FIRST FRIDAY, JULY 6 6:30am... Mass, Cathedral 8:30-9:25am..confession, Cathedral 9:30am... Traditional Latin Mass, Cathedral 10:30am-noon Eucharistic Adoration, Cathedral 11:00am-noon..confession, Cathedral 12:05pm. Mass, Cathedral 6:30pm... Spanish Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

FIRST SATURDAY, JULY 7 8:30am... First Saturday Devotion Retreat, Library 9:00am... RCIA Retreat, Bishops Hall 9:00am... Baptism Class (English), Donahue Center Cafeteria 10:30am.. Cemetery Mass, Assumption Mausoleum 11:00am.. Legion of Mary, Library Noon….. Schola rehearsal, Sheehan 2:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral

SUNDAY, JULY 8 8:00am... Sunday Breakfast (Knights of Columbus), Bishops Hall 1:30pm... Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Liturgy & Sacraments,” Part I, Library 4:45pm... SJLM Coffee, Bishops Hall

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

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Parish office will be closed

Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4,

and will reopen Thursday, July 5.

Oficina cerrada el miércoles 4 de julio para Dia de la Independencia y

reabrirá el jueves 5 de julio.

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas July 1, 2018

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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, Ilene Baer, Rosalinda Barajas, 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, Tom Flores, 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, Joyce Jarmon, Chuck Jehlen, Sherry Joseph, Helen Kouri, Molly Lane, Ledesma Family, Peggy Lee, Rachel Leigh, Eric Limones, Isabel Magallanes, 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, Kelly Smith, Gabriel Soto, Denise Spangler, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Patricia Tate, Lena Torres, Jesse Trevino, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry Trevino, Eugenio Valdez, Bernard Vasek, Amiee Vassilli, Jesse Vielma, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Deanna Wheeler, Cicely White & children, 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 Major 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.

Mass Intentions

Monday, July 2 6:30am………………...Paul A. Myers† 12:05pm………………..Tony Madere†

Tuesday, July 3 6:30am……………..Christopher Penet† 12:05pm………………….Claire Tybor

Wednesday, July 4 (No 6:30am Mass) 12:05pm…………………..Rose Gieske

Thursday, July 5 6:30am……………...Sam Rabenschlag 12:05pm……………….Madere Family

Friday, July 6 6:30am………Tony & Veronica Tovar 9:30am……………….Barbara Manson 12:05pm………………….Ralph Patrick

Saturday, July 7 12:05pm……………...Juanita Metzger† 5:30pm……………..Virginia Marchan†

Sunday, July 8 8:00am…………..Robert A. Rodriguez† 9:30am ………………Carmen Tarpley† Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm………………...Viviana Badillo 3:30pm…………………Behnke Family 5:30pm……………….Marjorie Joseph†

Stewardship & Development

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s reading from St. Paul explains the “divine economy” of stewardship—

“The relief of others ought not to impoverish you; there should be a certain equality. Your plenty at the present time should supply their need so that their surplus

may in turn one day supply your need.”

Offertory Collection (week of 6-24-2018)

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

Actual collection ................................. $ 22,630 Over/(Under) ...................................... $ 1,130

Second Collection Cathedral Improvements ...................... $ 1,963

FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget ............. $1,075,000 FY 2017 Actual Collection .................. $1,083,437 Over/(Under) ....................................... $ 8,437

Attendance .......................................... 1,364

Ave Maria Gift Shop Debt Balance (as of 4-20-2018) .......... $ 13,917* *Your purchases at the Gift Shop help pay for the debt. Thank you for your support!

Next Sunday’s Second Collection (July 7-July 8, 2018)

Cathedral Improvements

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving for the

Brad & Maryan Manson June 24 to July 7, 2018

MASS INTENTION BOOK opens

Monday, July 9. Call Jessica at the parish office, 512-476-6182, to schedule a Mass intention for next year. Dates are also still available for intentions in 2018.

The Peter’s Pence Collection this Sunday worldwide will support the most disadvantaged – victims of war, oppression, natural disasters and others in need of emergency assistance. The Holy Father uses the Peter’s Pence Collection to strengthen dioceses, religious orders and struggling communities of faith when they need it most.

La Colecta Peter's Pence este domingo se recoge a nivel mundial para apoyar a los menos privilegiados – víctimas de guerra, opresión, desastres naturales y otras personas necesitadas de asistencia de emergencia. El Santo Padre usa la Colecta de los Peniques de Pedro para fortalecer diócesis, órdenes religiosas y comunidades de fe en pleno conflicto cuando más lo necesitan.

THERE WILL BE NO 6:30AM

MASS WEDNESDAY, JULY 4.

11:00AM CONFESSION AND

12:05PM MASS

SCHEDULED AS USUAL.

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The Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith program offers a general introduction to the theological principles found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. While some of the courses are primarily for catechists, they are general enough to offer content useful to any Catholic adults who wish to deepen their understanding of the Church’s teachings and in so doing, become better equipped for Christian discipleship and evangelization. Each of the five segments offers 6 Diocesan clock hours of instruction. $50 for all five classes. FREE for Saint Mary Cathedral parishioners who serve, or seek to serve, in Faith Formation ministry. Call the CFF office at 512-476-6182 for more information.

Formation & Catechesis for Adults

Liturgy & Sacraments Part I – Sunday, July 8

Part II – Sunday, July 15 1:30 PM-4:30 PM

Morality Part I – Sunday, September 23

Part II – Sunday, September 30 1:30 PM-4:30 PM

Prayer & Spirituality Part I – Sunday, October 14

Part II – Sunday, October 21 1:30 PM-4:30 PM

Faith Formation for Children

Has your child been baptized, received the sacrament of Holy Eucharist or ready for Confirmation? You can contact the church office at saldana@smcaustin.org or 512-476-6182 to find out at what age and how you can begin preparations for your child to receive Sacraments.

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 razonamiento” (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.

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.

Faith Enrichment

Summer Scripture Study of Sunday’s Gospel with

video series in the Donahue Center cafeteria Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm. View and discuss the Bishop Barron Eucharist series (July 31-August 14), plus Ignatius Press’s Gifts from God (August 21) and KLRU’s The Painted Churches of Texas: Echoes of the Homeland (August 28). Sponsored by RCIA.

Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae remains a profound statement of the understanding of the Church concerning the regulation of birth. Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Sheehan Room. Questions? Call Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.

Epic: A Journey through Church History. DVD

series exploring major people, places, and events in the history of the Church, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Donahue Cafeteria. Call Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788.

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm

in the Bishops Hall. For questions email LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

First Saturday Devotion retreat series, sponsored

by RCIA; open to the parish; 9:00-11:00am, in Bishops Hall. Next retreat is July 7, and will include a discussion of the First Saturday devotion and traditional Catholic theme for the current month. Will conclude for confession, Rosary, and 12:05pm Mass. Bilingual when possible.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program 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. If you are interested in coming into the Church in spring 2019, join us in the Donahue Center cafeteria Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm, for a summer video series. Our RCIA speaker series begins Sept. 4. More information on Cathedral website. Contact Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.

R. C. I. A. Cathedral School

If you are considering enrolling your child in a Catholic school, we invite you to visit Cathedral School of Saint Mary. Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 school year. Contact the school office at 512-476-1480, or visit our website: www.smcschoolaustin.org for information.

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas July 1, 2018

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Experimentando el reino de Dios a través de la oración, la presencia, y la alabanza (semana 2: la Presencia)

Un momento crítico en mi viaje de fe fue cuando yo estaba en la universidad. A la edad de los 18 años, yo no quería admitir que yo era una persona muy impresionable quien buscaba el ejemplo de adultos mayores (que para mi a esa edad significaba aquellos que tenían más de 20 años.) Dios me daba los amigos adecuados en el camino para que siguiera en el camino de hacer buenas preguntas de Dios, de orar, y de buscar un lugar en la comunidad de la iglesia. A los 22 años, me vine a Texas y en poco tiempo conocí a mujeres y hombres cristianos quienes tenían el don de la presencia. Ellos me escuchaban, reconociendo en mí un corazón que luchaba y así me animaron con sus palabras y frases para desafiarme. Me empecé a gravitar hacia aquellos adultos de la mediana edad como mis profesores, mis mentores, y parejas de la comunidad de mi iglesia. Estas relaciones me parecían “seguras” porque, primera-mente, me daban un espacio de amor sin condiciones, la aceptación, y luego me desafiaron apaciblemente, principalmente a través del ejemplo.

Una pareja en particular, Lester y Nancy, me recibieron a su casa para visitas ocasionales con estas instrucciones: “Ya que hayas estado aquí una vez y sabes dónde está la cocina, estás en tu casa. No hay que pedir, si quieres algo, considéralo tuyo. ¡Guau! Esto me pareció una versión loca de la hospitalidad sureña mucho muy diferente al concepto de cortesía con lo cual yo estaba acostumbrado en el conda-do de Lancaster, Pensilvania. Esta familia y varias otras se acostumbraron a mis llamadas informales: “Hola, habla Tim. ¿Cómo estás? Oiga, ¿van a estar en casa tú y Lester más tarde?” Como era soltero, yo sí sabía como ponerme a disposición para una buena comida casera y una presencia amorosa. Estas experiencias, sin duda, me dieron una gran esperanza para el camino que prendía hacia Cristo.

Dios nos otorga su amor por medio del Cuerpo de Cristo. En el Evangelio de hoy podemos ver fácilmente cómo Jesús está presente a las necesidades de las multitudes que lo rodean. Sin embargo, ¿cuántas veces hemos pensado del otro lado? Jairo hizo la decisión de apretujar a Cristo, de presentar sus necesidades a Jesús, y la mujer con la hemorragia hizo lo mismo. Nada la impedía y ella pudo acercarse a Jesús lo más cercano posible. Estar presente de una manera significativa quiere decir que hay que aprender la manera de ser adecuadamente vulnerable con los demás. Jesús sí está aquí: en el Santísimo Sacramento; en el sacrificio de la misa, en su cuerpo místico, en ti y en mi. Mientras continuamos presentándonos a Él diariamente en oración, el Espíritu de Él atraerá a otros. Nos convertimos en la presencia viva de Cristo para quienes nos rodean. La evangelización se lleva a cabo una relación a la vez, mientras hablamos de la verdad de Dios; mientras damos testimonio a la belleza de nuestra fe y liturgia, y mientras reconocemos la bondad de Dios en nuestros tiempos juntos. Familia de Nazaret, ¡ruega por nosotros! Padre Tim

El Rincón del Rector

Celebrating Our Lady of Mount Carmel & the Brown Scapular: You are

invited to a conference honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saturday, July 14, 9:00am- 2:00pm. Lectures in Bishops Hall by Fr. Tim, and Dcn. Guadalupe; reenactment of the Brown Scapular miracles. Votive Mass in the Extraordinary Form celebrated at 12:05pm, in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, followed by a blessing and investiture of the Brown Scapular. Scapulars will be provided; potluck lunch in Donahue Center Cafeteria offered by the St. Joseph Latin Mass Society after the investiture.

Parish Ministries

Community Life

First Friday, JUly 6

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

Public Square Rosary Rally: Join fellow parishion-

ers Saturday, July 14, to celebrate the 101st anniversary of Our Lady’s third apparition to three children in Fatima. Portugal, which occurred July 13, 1917. Begin with 12:05pm Mass at the Cathedral; then gather outside in front to walk together to the sidewalk in front of the Capitol building. We offer reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and will pray for the conversion of the United States.

Sweet 16 Blessing Coordinator Assistant. The Sweet 16 Blessing program is looking for someone who can assist the program coordinator conduct classes, rehearsals and blessings for each girl during a parish Mass. The program is based on the Theology of the Body: Middle School Edition curriculum. Please contact Yvonne Saldaña at ysaldana@smcaustin.org or call the church office at 512-476-6182, ext. 142.

Asistente del coordinador de las bendiciones para las quinceañeras. El programa de bendiciones

para las quinceañeras se busca a alguien bilingüe quien pudiera ayudar al coordinador del programa a dar clases, ensayos y bendiciones a las jóvenes durante las misas. El programa se basa en el plan de estudios Theology of the Body: Middle School Edition. Comuníquese con Yvonne Saldaña a ysaldana@smcaustin.org o llame a la oficina parroquial al (512) 476-6182 x142.

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

Friday, July 6, 9:30am—Low Mass—First Friday of the Month—Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. July 8, 3:30pm—Low Mass—Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. SJLMS Meeting after Mass in the library. Saturday, July 14, 12:05pm—Low Mass—Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Latin phrase of the week: Benedicimus Deum cæli, et coram omnibus viventibus confitebimur ei: quia fecit nobiscum misericordiam suam.—We bless the God of heaven, and before all living we will praise him; because he hath shown his mercy to us. Tobit 12:6

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Traditional Latin Mass

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 1: Sun. ....... Wis 1:13-15;2:23-24/Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13/ .............. 2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15/Mk 5:21-43 Mon ...... Am 2:6-10,13-16/Ps 50:16b-23/Mt 8:18-22 Tues ...... Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1-2/Jn 20:24-29 Wed ...... Am 5:14-15,21-24/Ps 50:7-13,16-17/Mt 8:28-34 Thurs ..... Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 9:1-8 Fri ......... Am 8:4-6,9-12/Ps 119:2,10,20,30,40,131/ .............. Mt 9:9-13 Sat ......... Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9,11-14/Mt 9:14-17 Sun ........ Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-4/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a

OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 1: Sun. ....... 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Tues ...... St. Thomas, Apostle Wed ...... Independence Day Thurs ..... St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; St. Elizabeth of .............. Portugal Fri ......... St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr Sunday .. 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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 preven-ción 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.

Celebrating Our Freedom

Heavenly Father, you have given us the gifts of life and liberty and entrust to your people the duty to guard these gifts wherever they are threatened.

Help us to protect the freedom of all to follow the Gospel of your Son, Jesus Christ, and to bring his light and truth to the ends of the earth.

Guide all who play a role in enacting legislation to uphold the freedom of conscience of all citizens.

Send us your Spirit to inspire in us the wisdom and courage needed to witness to the truth and to stand up for all whose religious liberty is endangered.

We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our country, pray for us.

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas July 1, 2018

Vocation Discernment

Quo Vadis: July 27, 6:00pm to July 29, 4:30pm. It’s hard to be a man. The world knows this and offers us countless ways to make it easy, but to accept those offers would mean you choose to settle for less. God offers us something different. Quo Vadis (a retreat for high school aged men) is your opportunity to explore what the Lord is personally offering you in your life. Visit https://godiscalling.me/discernment-events/2018/7/27/quo-vadis to register by July 23.

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

Alex Odom-Diocese of Austin seminarian at Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin

Ladd Spears-Diocese of Austin seminarian at Holy Trinity, Dallas

Beyond Our Parish

Looking for a home school support center devoted to classical education and the Catholic faith? Regina Caeli Academy has enrollment for Pre K-3 - 12th grade students, providing Socratic classrooms two days per week. Now accepting applications for Fall 2018! Contact Katrina Hartsock, 470-239-0259, or apply online www.rcahybrid.org. Regina Caeli Academy - Training the Mind to Form the Soul.

Group for Girls in 5th-8th Grades: Your daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, or friend is invited to join a new group for young ladies that will meet for six sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from July 9 to July 25, 10:30am-noon, at Catholic Charities of Central Texas, 1625 Rutherford Lane, Bldg. B, Austin. Topics include: Confidence and Empowerment; Healthy Boundaries; Development of Relationship Skills; Communication Skills Development, and Coping with Stress. Cost of entire series: $60. Call the counseling office by July 2, to request the intake paperwork at 512-651-6150. Healthy snacks provided; www.ccctx.org.

Gospel Meditation. Today's Gospel offers a rare framework -- a story in a story. Most of the healing miracles are standalone encounters. One person approaches Jesus, demonstrates faith, and is healed. The evangelist tells the next story. This Gospel, however, is different. Jesus is on his way to heal one person, a young girl of twelve, and is interrupted on his journey by "a woman afflicted with hemorrhages." She bravely approaches Jesus in a crowd, despite being ritually unclean from her bleeding, and stretches out to touch his cloak. She is healed! Jesus meets her eye, confirms her faith, and continues on to resurrect the young girl.

Reading this passage, it might be easier to identify with one story -- the long-suffering woman or the young, innocent girl -- and to move past the other. But here they sit side by side. The girl is twelve. The woman has been suffering for twelve years. For the Gospel writers, number parallels have deep symbolic meaning.

Between the woman and the young girl, we are not one or the other. We are both. None of us had a perfect childhood, perfect families, or a perfect peer group. As we endure pain, disappointment, or unmet expectations, it can feel like a part of our childhood hopes have died. Our coping mechanisms, social adaptations, and hidden secrets can make us the "walking wounded" in some respects. Jesus wants to do more than simply staunch the bleeding. His healing hand makes dead things come alive. He awakens the dreams that are asleep. This process requires prayer, conversations with trusted commu-nity and spiritual mentors, and critical looks at difficult areas of our life. However, we can believe the words of our Lord. If we approach Jesus in faith, believing that he wants to heal and save, we, too, will hear his calming words spoken over the hurts of our life. "I say to you, arise!" "Go in peace."

Married Couples: Give your marriage a well-deserved vacation with a World-wide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of energy! Upcoming weekends scheduled at Emmaus Catholic Church, Lakeway (non-residential), July 13-15 and at the Wingate Hotel, Round Rock, Sept. 21-13. To apply online visit: www.austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to ensure a space. Para informa-ción en español llamar al 512-635-1036.