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MONDAY, JANUARY 22 6:30pm... Infancy Narratives book study, Sheehan

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 6:00pm... Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA), Donahue Cafeteria

WEDNEDAY, JANUARY 24 8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedral 6:00pm... Hispanic Ministry, Library 6:00pm... Schola Rehearsal, Bishops Hall 7:00pm... Bible Timeline series, Donahue Cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 6:30pm... Legion of Mary, Library 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 4:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 5:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 7:00pm... Spanish Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 9:00am... EIM Workshop (English), Bishops Hall 9:30 am.. Baptism (EF), Cathedral 11:00am.. Legion of Mary, Library 12:00pm. El taller de EIM (Español), Bishops Hall 12:00pm. Schola Rehearsal, Sheehan 2:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral 4:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 10:30am.. CFF Classes English-Language classes 12:15pm. CFF Clases de Español

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Rector’s Corner

“Singularity of Purpose”

My mother remembers exactly what she was doing the day JFK was shot; I remember the morning I arrived at work and on TV saw the Twin Towers on fire and falling down one September 11th. Many will remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they learned that a missile was fast approaching Hawaii, and later in the week, Japan. Thankfully, these were false alarms! The effect, however, became an indelible memory for many, as was the effect of Jesus' words on those who first heard him say: "The kingdom of God is at hand . . . Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Mark writes with a sense of urgency, immediacy and drama! We are supposed to be drawn in, engaged, and compelled to ask questions about Jesus, his message, and the story. Like dramatic moments in our own lives, we are called to take note; to ponder the meaning, and even to change. We are reminded of a singular purpose: to become active disciples of Jesus.

This means an actual encounter with Christ in the reading of the Bible; growing in knowledge of who he is and a full commitment of our lives to him as his disciples. We see in Mark's Gospel the Father gathering people around his son Jesus in order that they may share in his own divine life. "This gathering is the Church, 'on earth the seed and beginning of the kingdom.’'' (CCC 541).

Moments of singular experience can draw us to the deeper questions of who we are and cause us to seek true meaning. In Christ we find the answers. Allow yourself to be drawn into the drama as we journey with Mark, and consider how this forms our mission as Church here at Saint Mary Cathedral. Fr. Tim __________________________________________________________

“La Singularidad de Propósito”

Mi madre recuerda exactamente lo que ella estaba haciendo el día que asesinaron al Presidente Kennedy; yo recuerdo la mañana en que llegué al trabajo y vi el ataque en las Torres Gemelas aquel 11 de septiembre. Muchos recordarán exactamente en dónde estaban y qué era lo estaban haciendo cuando supieron que un misil se acercaba rápidamente a Hawái, y luego después a Japón. Afortunadamente, ¡fueron falsas alarmas¡. Sin embargo, el efecto de estos momentos se convirtió en un recuerdo imborrable para muchas personas, tal como fue el efecto de las palabras de Jesús para aquellos que lo escuchaban proclamar por primera vez “El reino de Dios se ha acercado…Síganme, que yo los haré pescadores de hombres".

Es con un sentido de urgencia, inmediatez, y drama que escribe Marcos el evangelista. Debemos involucrarnos y estamos obligados a hacer pregun-tas sobre Jesús y su mensaje. Igual que los momentos dramáticos en nuestras propias vidas, estamos llamados a tomar nota, reflexionar sobre el significado del momento, y hacer los cambios necesarios. Recordemos de nuestro propósito singular: El convertir en discípulo activo de Jesús.

Para nosotros, esto significa la necesidad de tener un encuentro real con Cristo a través de leer la biblia, aumentando nuestro conocimiento de quién es Jesús y comprometiendo completamente nuestras vidas a Él, convirtiéndonos en sus discípulos. En el evangelio de Marcos, podemos ver al Padre reunir personas alrededor de su hijo Jesús para que puedan compartir su propia vida divina. “Esta reunión es la Iglesia, que es sobre la tierra ‘el germen y el comienzo de este Reino’” (Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica 541). (continua en la pagina 3)

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For the safety of our youngest parishioners, please accompany your children at all times while on campus, including trips to the restroom during Mass and to and from the nursery, faith formation classes and other parish events.

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas January 21, 2018

Please pray for those who have died: Melba Ruth Zett, Charlie Zotyka, Annie Kelner, Dominic Ray Cavazos

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, Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Dr. Roseanne Butera, Aaron Carroll, Betty Cravens, Jeanne Crawford, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Brandon Durieux, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Mary Gott, Sammy Greco, Eloisa Harkrider, Lillian Eve Herrera, Herrera Family, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Angel Hyder, Sherry Joseph, Helen Kouri, Ledesma Family, Peggy Lee, Rachel Leigh, Eric Limones, Richard Maldonado, David Mallak, Richard Martin, Linda Martinez, Lynette Mayer, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Lupe Moncebaiz, Veronica Moore, Fabio Morales, Sr., Chandois Norton, Ludwicka Norton, Colleen Parrado, Maude Patton, Portia Peterson, Joyce Pfertner, Gary Porfirio, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Edward Renteria, Carol Richardson, Joel Rivera, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Chloe Sanders, Marrlene Sato, Preena Scergill, Kazuko Smith, Denise Spangler, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Lena Torres, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry Trevino, Eugenio Valdez, Bernard Vasek, Amiee Vassilli, Jesse Vielma, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Cicely White & children, Jennifer Whitmore, Dorothy Wilkinson, Victoria Williams, Wendy Woodruff, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala

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

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

Monday, January 22 12:05pm…………………….Paul A. Myers† 6:30pm…………………….Arseny Lepiavka

Tuesday, January 23 6:30am………………………DeAnn Walker 12:05pm……………………….T. J. Amaro†

Wednesday, January 24 6:30am…………………….Jim & Julie Gray

8:30am……………………....Madere Family 12:05pm………………….Faithful Departed

Thursday, January 25 6:30am……………………….Elsie Porfirio† 12:05pm………………….Faithful Departed

Friday, January 26 6:30am……………………Arseny Lepiavka 12:05pm…………………Angelique Madere

Saturday, January 27 12:05pm………………..Carl H. Hellerstedt† 5:30pm…………….Gonzalo & Julia Lopez†

Sunday, January 28 8:00am………………………..Raul Canada† 9:30am ……………...Dick & Lorelle Jacobs 12:00pm …………….Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm…………………….James Gangloff† 3:30pm…. …………….Jack & Mary Gerow 5:30pm………….Sebastian & Fabian Flores

Mass Intentions

SANCTUARY CANDLE

In loving memory of T. J. Amora

January 21 to February 3, 2018

Stewardship & Development

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time There is a certain urgency in today’s Gospel as Jesus calls His first disciples—

Andrew and Simon, James and John. Each one follows Jesus immediately, unhesitatingly abandoning nets and boats and father and fellow-workers. To what is Jesus calling me— at this moment, in these circumstances?

What will I need to abandon in order to follow Him?

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

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

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

Offertory Collection (week of 1-14-2018) Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500

Actual Collection $ 17,699 Over/(Under) ($ 3,801)

Second Collection Cathedral Improvements...……..$ 2,080

FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget….$ 580,500 FY 2017 Actual Collection…….$ 605,321 Over/(Under)…………………. .$ 24,821

Attendance …...……………………………1,523

Next Sunday’s Second Collection (January 27-28, 2018) No Second Collection

2017 Tax Statements: We are grateful for all donations, large or small, and hope that your generosity will bring much needed tax relief when filing your 2017 tax returns. Donors who would like to insure that they receive a copy of their 2017 Tax Statement should contact the Cathedral Office before Jan. 31, at 512-476-6182, or email tax@smcaustin.org.

First Friday,

February 2

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

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for Jan. 2018: Evangelization - Religious Minorities in Asia. That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian

countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

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Ethics Training at the Cathedral

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Workshop will be held in English Saturday, Jan. 27, 8:30-10:30am, in Bishops Hall– please arrive promptly as late arrivals will not be permitted entrance. All clergy and paid staff, and all volun-teers working with youth and vulnerable adults, at any parish or diocesan location, are required to attend an EIM workshop every three years. Please login to your EIM account (use the Alternate Login option if needed) to pre-register to attend an EIM workshop. Please do not bring children to an EIM workshop. If you have any concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, contact Emily Hurlimann at 512-949-2447, to make an alternative arrangement to receive your training. Such inquiries shall remain confidential.

Un taller de actualización de Ética e Integridad en el Ministerio en español, se llevará a cabo el sábado, 27 de enero, de 11:00am-1:00pm, en el salón de los obispos – por favor llegue puntualmente ya que a quienes lleguen tarde no se les permitirá la entrada. Todos los miembros del clero, personal pagado y voluntarios que trabajan con jóve-nes y adultos vulnerables de cualquier parroquia o área de la diócesis, están requeridos a asistir a un taller de EIM cada 3 años. Por favor entre a su cuenta de EIM (use la opción alterna -Alternate Login en inglés- para entrar en caso necesario) para pre-inscribirse a un taller de EIM. Por favor no traiga a sus niños a este taller de EIM. En caso de que tenga usted alguna inquietud relacionada con su asistencia al taller, comuníquese con Emily Hurlimann al 512-949-2447, a fin de acordar la forma en que usted pueda recibir su capaci-tación. Tal información se mantendrá de manera confidencial.

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 sos-pecha 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.

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

Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary: Join thousands of faithful in our diocese for 33 days of preparation prayer for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Prayers begin on Feb. 20, and are done privately, using the preparation book. Visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org by Jan. 24, to receive your free copy of the Montfort preparation prayer book. Your book will be mailed to you.

Preparación para la Total Consagración Total a Jesús por María: Únase a miles de Fieles de toda nuestra Diócesis para realizar 33 días de oración para la Total Consagración a Jesús por María. Las oraciones comienzan el 20 de febrero y son hechas de manera privada en nuestro hogar

usando un libro de preparación. Visite www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org antes del 24 de enero para recibir su copia gratuita del libro de preparación y oración Montfort. Su libro le será enviado por correo.

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

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

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Son estos momentos de experiencia singular que nos pueden llevar a las preguntas más profundas de quiénes somos y hacernos buscar un verdadero significado. Es en Cristo que encontramos las respuestas. Acompáñenos mientras viajamos con Marcos y reflexione sobre cómo esto forma nuestro propósito como una Iglesia en la catedral de Santa María. Padre Tim

El rincón del Rector Ethics Training at the Cathedral Ethics Training at the Cathedral

RCIA

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

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Readings for WEEK OF JANUARY 22-28:

Mon… 2 Sm 5:1-7,10 Ps 89:20-22,25-26 Mk 3:22-30 Tues…. 2 Sm 6:12b-15,17-19 Ps 24:7-10 Mk 3:31-35 Wed… 2 Sm 7:4-17 Ps 89:4-5,27-30 Mk 4:1-20 Thurs.. Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22 Ps 117:1-2 Mk 16:15-18 Fri…... 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5 Ps 96:1-3,7-8a,10 Mk 4:26-34 Sat….. 2 Sm 12:1-7a,10-17 Ps 51:12-17 Mk 4:35-41 Sun…. Dt 18:15-20 Ps 95:1-2,6-9 1 Cor 7:32-35 Mk 1:21-28

Hygiene for the Liturgical Assembly Common Best Practices:

As we enter the flu season, increased attention to hygiene due to the flu and other infectious diseases is certainly appropriate. Common sense practices and liturgical guidelines, many of which were taught to us from our earliest days as sage advice from our parents, are: cover your mouth (when you cough or sneeze); keep your fingers out of your mouth and away from your nose and eyes. Wash your hands after contact with surfaces others have touched; after us-ing the restroom; after blowing your nose. If a person has a fever, is vomiting, or has had either ailment within 24 hours of the Mass, they should not participate in Mass.

General Reminder:

Sunday Obligation: Catholics are not obliged to par ticipate in the Mass on Sunday if they are ill. It is a matter of respect and hospitality not to gather for Mass on Sunday if one is sick. Those unable to participate in Mass, if able, should still observe Sunday, the original feast day, by spending time in prayer; giving thanks to God for life, and our redemption in Christ; recalling our many blessings; praying for strength and healing, and praying for the needs of others. Reading and reflecting on the readings of the day are beneficial. The Scripture texts, as well as an audio reflection, are available at http://www.usccb.org/nab/.

Holy Communion: At this point we serve Holy Communion under both species until fur ther advice from the diocese. If choosing to receive on the tongue, extend your tongue sufficiently making it easy to receive Communion without the minister touching your tongue. Do not receive from the chalice if you have a sore throat or other symptoms of illness. Communion under both forms is a richer sacramental sign in response to our Lord’s instruction to “take and eat” and “take and drink”; however, the doctrine of concomitance reminds us that the real sacramental presence of Christ (body, blood, soul, and divinity) is present entirely under each species, bread or wine.

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Higiene para la asamblea litúrgica Mejores Prácticas:

A medida que entramos en la temporada de la gripe, una mayor atención a la higiene debido a la gripe y otras enfermedades infecciosas es ciertamente apropiado. Por favor, use esta oportunidad para recordar a los ministros y feligreses de prácticas de sentido común y orientaciones litúrgicas muchas de los cuales se nos enseñaron desde que éramos pequeños como consejos sabios de nuestros padres: cubrirse la boca (al toser o estornudar), mantener los dedos lejos de la boca, y de los ojos. Lavarse las manos después del contacto con superficies que otros han tocado, después de ir al baño, después de sonarse la nariz. Si una persona tiene fiebre, está vomitando o ha tenido cualquier enfermedad en las últimas 24 horas antes de la Misa, no debería participar en la misa.

Recordatorio general:

Obligación Dominical: los católicos no están obligados a par ticipar en la Misa del domingo si están enfermos. Es una cuestión de respeto y hospitalidad el no asistir a la misa del domingo, si uno está enfermo. Los que no puedan parti-cipar en la misa, de ser posible, deben observar el domingo el día de la fiesta original, pasando tiempo en oración; dan-do gracias a Dios por la vida, y nuestra redención en Cristo; recordando nuestras muchas bendiciones, rezando por fuer-za y sanación; y orando por las necesidades de los demás. Las lecturas y la reflexión sobre las lecturas del día es benefi-cioso. Los textos de las Escrituras, así como una reflexión en audio están disponibles en http://www.usccb.org/nab/.

Sagrada Comunión: En este momento, servimos la sagrada Comunión bajo ambas especies hasta que recibimos instrucciones al contrario de la diócesis. Si la elección es de recibir en la lengua, extienda su lengua lo suficiente para que sea fácil recibir la comunión sin que el ministro toque su lengua. No reciba el cáliz si usted tiene dolor de garganta u otros síntomas de enfermedad.

Clerical Endowment Fund Prayer Cards offered by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) are available in the Cathedral Office for a donation of $2.00 or $5.00. Perpetual certificates are also available. Individuals or groups would be enrolled in a spiritual bouquet of Masses and prayers. Proceeds are used to educate seminarians for the diocese. To learn more about this organization or the spiritual benefits, contact Patsy Alvarez, 512-835-6256. Call the Cathedral Office, 512-476-6182, to schedule enrollment of your loved ones.

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

Sunday, Jan. 28, 3:30pm—High Mass—Septuagesima Sunday. Friday, Feb. 2, 9:30am—Low Mass—Purification of the Blessed Virgin. Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Sunday, Feb. 4, 3:30pm—High Mass—Sexagesima Sunday. Join us for our monthly potluck dinner in Bishops Hall after Mass. All are welcome.

Latin phrase of the week: Adjutor in opportunitatibus, in tribulatione: sperent in te, qui noverunt te: quoniam non derelinquis quærentes te, Domine.—The helper in due time, in tribulation: let them trust in thee, who know thee: for thou dost not forsake them that seek thee, O Lord. Psalms 9:10, 11

To receive news and up-dates about the TLM, visit our web-site: AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Face-book: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.

Traditional Latin Mass

Cathedral School

Dear Parishioners,

Cathedral School of Saint Mary is now 90% full. If you have a school-aged child or know of one that you would like to see attend Catholic school, please join us today, Sunday, Jan. 21, at 11:30am, in the school library for our Spr ing Open House.

Robert LeGros, M.S.A. Principal

Faith Formation & Enrichment

The Infancy Narratives: One of a three-book series entitled Jesus of Nazareth, written by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), that is the subject of our study. Join us Monday evenings, at 6:30pm, in the Sheehan Room. No cost for the study; book provided. For questions call Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788.

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, in the Donahue Center Cafeteria. You are welcome to join us. Call Deacon Vince at 512-576-4788, for more information.

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

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

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

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

Help our homeless neighbors by donating to Catholic Charities of Central Texas, (512-651-6100, www.ccctx.org), or to our St. Vincent de Paul Society that provides bus passes and vouchers for clothing and food for the homeless. Let’s use organizations we already have to truly help homeless persons.

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

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Vocation Discernment

Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day, Jan. 27: Mass for the Gift of Human Life with Bishop Vásquez, San Jose Parish, 10:00am; with Bishop García, St. Louis Parish, 10:30am. Visit www.austindiocese.org/texas-catholic-pro-life-day for information about prayers before Mass and Texas Rally for Life at 12:00pm.

El día Pro-Vida para los católicos de Texas es el 27 de enero. Misa por el Regalo de la Vida Humana con Obispo Vásquez, Parroquia San Jose, 10:00am; Misa con Obispo García, Parroquia San Luis, 10:30am. Para mas información sobre las oraciones antes de la Misa y el Rally de Texas por la Vida a las 12:00pm, visite www.austindiocese.org/texas-catholic-pro-life-day.

Respect Life

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wed., Feb. 7, 7:00-8:30pm in St. William Parish Rectory, 1105 Deer Run, Round Rock. We’ve got good food, awesome seminarians and priests and great community. It’s the perfect mix to begin (or continue) your search for who God created you to be and the greatness he’s calling you to. RSVP to Zach Rodriguez at 512-355-4476.

Pray for those from the Cathedral currently discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Miguel Flores-Diocese of Austin seminarian at St. Mary’s, Houston Amanda Fuentes-Diocese of Austin postulant, Dominican Sisters of Mary,

Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI Ladd Spears-Diocese of Austin seminarian at Holy Trinity, Dallas Chris Yeager-Diocese of Austin seminarian, Pastoral Year, St. Louis, Austin

Beyond the Parish

CCCTX needs baby clothes: Catholic Charities’ Gabriel Project Life Center is in need of winter baby clothing, sizes up to size 3T. New or gently used clothing may be brought to Bishops Hall and placed in the box after Sunday Mass through Jan. 28. For more information call church office, 512-476-6182, ext. 142. CCCTX Se solicita Ropa para bebés El centro del Proyecto Gabriel se necesita ropa invernal para bebés. Se puede traer sus donaciones de ropa nueva o no muy usada al Salón de los Obispos después de misa hasta el 28 de enero. Para más información llame a la oficina al 512-476-6182, ext 142

Interested in classical education in the Catholic tradition? Regina Caeli Academy is an accredited Pre-K3 - 12th grade hybrid, homeschool center. Come to an Open House, Feb 5, at 11:00am. To RSVP, contact Katrina Hartsock at khartsock.aus@rcahybrid.org or call 512-524-6764. www.rcahybrid.org

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

Benefit Concert: Pianist Brooks Whitmore is joined by soprano, Meredith Ruduski, and saxophonist, Todd Oxford, in this program for Regina Mater: An Educational Community for Catholic Families. Friday, Jan. 26, 7:00pm, Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church, 6909 W. Courtyard Drive, Austin 78730. Music will include Gregorian chant (performed by the RM Chant Choir) and works by Dello Joio, Couperin, Byrd, Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Piazzolla, and Messiaen. Event will also feature a silent auction. Attendance is a freewill donation. See www.reginamater.us

MARRIED COUPLES: Worn out from the holidays? Are you looking for a way to avoid the January blahs? How about a special weekend, just for the two of you? Register for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend today! An upcoming weekend is scheduled for Feb. 16-18 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center. To apply online visit: austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-844-0785.