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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas

Third Sunday of Lent

Weekly Calendar MONDAY, MARCH 20

6:00pm... Adult Confirmation, DC Cafeteria 7:00pm... Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

6:00pm... RCIA, DC Cafeteria 6:00pm... Pastoral Council, Library 7:00pm... Sinners Anonymous, Sheehan

Holy Week at the Cathedral April 9, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

Regular Sunday Mass Schedule. 12:00 Noon Mass will begin in the Donahue Center Gym. Please join us in the gym for the procession.

April 10, Monday of Holy Week: 6:30am Mass 11:00am-12:00 Noon Confessions 12:05pm Mass

8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedral 5:00pm... Gala Meeting, Art Room 5:00pm... Legatus Meeting, Library 6:00pm... Legatus Confessions & Mass, Cathedral 6:00pm... Schola Rehearsal, Bishops Hall 6:00pm... Hispanic Leadership Meeting, Library 6:00pm... Altar Servers Rehearsal, Cathedral 6:30pm... Lenten study of St. Francis of Assisi, DC Cafeteria

April 11, Tuesday of Holy Week:

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

5:30pm... PTC Meeting, DC Cafeteria 6:30pm... Legion of Mary, Library 6:30pm... Texas Early Music Project Rehearsal, Cathedral 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, DC Cafeteria

6:30am Mass only 10:30am Chrism Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Parish No Confessions or 12:05pm Mass

April 12, Wednesday of Holy Week:

6:30am Mass 8:30am Cathedral School Mass (public welcome) Last day for Confessions in Holy Week: 11:00am-12:00 Noon

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

April 13, Holy Thursday:

8:30am... CSSM Stations of the Cross, Cathedral 9:00am... CSSM Penance Service, Cathedral 11:30am.. Lenten Lunch, Bishops Hall 5:00pm... K of C Fish Fry Dinner, Bishops Hall 6:15pm... Schola Rehearsal, Cathedral 6:30pm... Spanish Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan 7:00pm... Stations of the Cross, Cathedral 8:00pm... Texas Early Music Project Rehearsal, Cathedral

April 14, Good Friday:

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

No Confessions or Daily Mass 7:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 9:00pm-12:00 Midnight: Adoration in Bishops Hall No Confessions or Daily Mass 12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross 2:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 8:00pm Tenebrae Service

April 15, Holy Saturday

No Confessions 8:30pm Easter Vigil Mass in the Cathedral, simulcast in Bishops Hall

8:00am... CPR/AED Classes, CD Cafeteria 9:30am... Latin Rite Baptisms, Cathedral 12:05pm. Total Consecration Mass, Cathedral 5:00pm... Knights of Columbus Membership Drive, Bishops Hall 7:00pm... Texas Early Music Project Concert, Cathedral

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

8:00am... Breakfast Sponsor, CSSM First Grade 8:00am... Knights of Columbus Membership Drive, Courtyard 9:30am... RCIA Second Scrutiny, Cathedral 10:45am.. CFF Classes 11:00am.. Explore the Gospels, Bishops Hall 4:30pm... SJLMS Coffee, DC Cafeteria 5:00pm... St. Augustine Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan & DC Cafeteria 6:45pm... Together in God’s Love, Bishops Hall

Easter Sunday April 16, Easter Sunday

No Confessions 8:00am Mass in Cathedral 9:30am Mass in Cathedral 9:30am Mass in Bishops Hall 12:00 Noon Mass in Cathedral 12:00 Noon Mass in Bishops Hall 1:45pm Mass (Spanish) in Cathedral 3:30pm Mass (Traditional Latin) in Cathedral 5:30pm Mass in Cathedral

Texas Early Music Project performs a Medieval Vespers in our historic Cathedral. Saturday, March 25, 8:00pm. Information at www.early-music.org.

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www.smcaustin.org

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March 19, 2017 Please pray for:

Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Rosalinda Barajas, Ebodia Bautista, Reef Bonsmann, Benny Brewer, Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Jessica Burrola, Aaron Carroll, Willyn Cherry, Luis Constantin, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Carmel DiCarlo, Alex Duarte, Brandon Durieux Jennifer Flores, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jesse Goldiano, Mary Gott, Gabriela Gray & Family, Sammy Greco, Eloisa Harkrider, Margaret Harrison, Lillian Eve Herrera, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Virginia Iglesias, Helen Kouri, Ledesma Family, Eric Limones, Roslyn Limones, 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, 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 HR Shelby D. Aparicio 1LT Kyra Barone Capt. Mary E. Boyle PFC Andrew DiCarlo 1LT Cory Houck HN2 Jinuel Jehlen HM3 Joseph Jehlen 1LT Patrick Kuiper

CPL Christopher Madere Capt. David McGuire Capt. Lawrence McNamara 1LT Patrick McPhee Christopher Mercado, USAF Capt. Chris Morrow Ensign Evan Moses LT Shane Moses

LCPL Eric E. Muñoz Capt. Nicholas Naquin Sgt. Kenneth A. Saffell Capt. Sean Snook LT Ladd Spears, USN Sgt. William Speer Spec 4 Chris Trevino Christopher Ty Trevino

and for those who have died

Lenten Fridays: 

Lenten lunches beginning at 11:30am, ending at 1:15pm. (March 10 sponsor—Cathedral Office)  Lenten fish fry dinners—5:30pm;  Stations of the Cross—7:00pm. Los viernes de la cuaresma:  Almuerzos Cuaresmal a partir de las 11:30am. Almuerzo termina a las 1:15pm. (10 de marzo patrocinador-Catedral oficina)  5:30pm Cena de pescado frito;  7:00pm Las Vía Crucis

Explore the Gospels the Sundays of Lent: March 5 through April 9, 11:00-11:45am, in Bishop’s Hall, using the Augustine Institute program, Opening the W ord. Prayer and insights for the Sunday readings will be offered, featuring a variety of experienced presenters, as well as six videos with time for questions and discussion. Contact Deacon Vince Boyle, 512-576- 4788, for more information.

Campaign to Fight Hunger:

From March 1-April 30, the St. Vincent de Paul Society invites you to participate in their 3rd Annual “Help Fight Hunger Challenge,” in collaboration with two anonymous donors. To make a donation, make check out to: “St. Vincent de Paul Fight Hunger” or “SVdP Fight Hunger”; place donation in pink envelope found in pews and in church narthex. Drop your envelope in the Sunday collection or at the Cathedral Office Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:00pm, or give electronically at www.smcaustin.org. Designate funds by typing “St. Vincent de Paul Fight Hunger,” or SVdP Fight Hunger,” in the Special Giving Opportunities. Your contributions and those of our matching gift donors will help feed families in need!

The Schola Cantorum is auditioning bass and baritone singers this

spring. Any interested singer is welcome to audition, but there is a special need for basses and baritones. Membership in the Schola Cantorum is by audition, and potential singers should be able to read music and have some familiarity with Church Latin (texts that appear in our hymnal for instance, “Ave Maria,” “Ave Verum,” etc). Those interested should contact the music office, 512-472-4540, email [email protected] for more information and to schedule audition. 2

Mass Intentions Monday, March 20 6:30am…………………...Lillian Vinklarek† 12:05pm…………...Jorge L. Rodriguez, Sr.† Tuesday, March 21 6:30am………………………...Carys Aubin 12:05pm…………..Martin Esteban Aleman† Wednesday, March 22 6:30am………………………..Lize Lawson† 8:30am………….Clifford & Loretta Narquis 12:05pm……………...Marc Walker Griffin† Thursday, March 23 6:30am…………………...Ann Kouri Fayad† 12:05pm………………….Camille Acevedo† Friday, March 24 6:30am……………………..Paul Myers, Sr.† 12:05pm……………...Marc Walker Griffin† Saturday, March 25 12:05pm……………………..Petra V. Jalifi† 5:30pm………………………Madere Family Sunday, March 26 8:00am……………………...J. D. Kostroun† 9:30am……………………….Robert Spiller† 12:00pm …………….Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm…..Priests of Fraternity of Saint Peter 3:30pm …….Abraham & Cecilia Westdyke† 5:30pm………………………….Tom Kouri†

Stewardship of Treasure Third Sunday of Lent When Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink of water, He opened the door for a life-changing relationship with Him. Scripture says her testimony drew many others to him as well. We, too, must be ready to respond whenever and wherever the Lord speaks to us and be prepared for it to change our lives!

Budgeted amount needed each week: $21,500 Week ending March 11-12, 2017 Actual Collection Over/(Under) No Second Collection Build Your Throne a/o 10/19/16 FY 2017 Year-to-Date Budget FY 2017 Actual Collection Over/(Under) Debt Balance as of 1/17/17 Attendance

$ 16,944 $ 4,556

$ 20,405 $ 795,500 $ 765,167 ($ 30,333) 0 1,328

Next Sunday’s Second Collection March 25-26, 2017 Catholic Relief Services

Thank you for your generosity!

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas

Third Sunday of Lent

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

The Power of Prayer

“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly…” John 10:10 Initiated in 1991, this program provides an opportunity for children, teens, adults and senior citizens to prayerfully intercede on behalf of moms and unborn babies threatened by abortion. Participants spiritually adopt a baby at risk of abortion by pledging to pray daily for nine months.

Beginning March 25, we ask that you join in to pray daily for your spiritual adopted baby and the baby’s parents. This child of yours is known to God and in the world to come it is hoped that you will meet this child whose life was saved by your prayers.

Baptisms/Bautismos

Baptism classes for parents and godparents 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.

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Prayer for Spiritual Adoption: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.

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El Poder de la Oración:

"He venido para que tengan vida y la tengan en abundancia ..." John 10:10 Iniciado en 1991, este programa simple pero eficaz ofrece una oportunidad para que los niños, adolescentes, adultos y personas de la tercera edad para interceder en oración en nombre de las madres y los bebés no nacidos amenazados por el aborto. Los participantes adoptan espiritualmente a un bebé en riesgo de aborto mediante la promesa de rezar la oración Arzobispo Fulton J. Sheen al día durante nueve meses. A partir del 25 de marzo le pedimos que oren diariamente para su bebé adoptado espiritual y los padres del bebé. Este hijo suyo se conoce a Dios y en el mundo futuro se espera que se encontrará con este niño cuya vida fue salvada por sus oraciones. Oración para la Adopción Espiritual: “Jesús, María y Jose, los amo mucho. Les ruego que salve la vida a un niño que he adoptado espiritualmente y que esta en peligro de ser abortado.”

Total Consecration Rosary and Mass:

Join the faithful to collectively make or renew our “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary” at a Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord. Rosary and Mass will be celebrated March 25, at 11:30am, at the Cathedral. Mor e infor mation at www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org.

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Requisitos de la Diócesis para bautizar a un bebe: 

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Unirme a los fieles a hacer colectivamente o renovar nuestro "consagración total a Jesús por María" en una misa de la Anunciación del Señor. Rosario y misa se celebrará el 25 de marzo, a las 11:30 a.m., en la Catedral. Para obtener más información, visite www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org.

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SANCTUARY CANDLE

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In Memory of Martin Esteban Aleman March 19– April 1, 2017

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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.

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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.

March 19, 2017

Liturgical Minister Schedule March 18-19, 2017 5:30 PM Vigil

8:00 AM

9:30 AM

12:00 Noon

1:45 PM Spanish

Lectors

Lectors

Lectors

Lectors

John Hellerstedt Harry Crawford

Stephen Dickman Natalie R. Rodriguez

John Colyandro John Posey

John Donatucci L. J. Smith

Ricardo Martinez Rosa Cervantes

Marsha Mitchell

EMHC

EMHC

EMHC

EMHC

H2—Deacon H3—John Posey H4—Bob Baker C1—Lee Smith

H2—Deacon H3—L. J. Smith H4—John Donatucci H5 Choir—Jose Poutou

H2—Deacon C1—Rosa Cervantes C2—Soledad Vargas

H2—Deacon C1—Frank Fuentes C2—James Marrs

C2—Rudy Gonzales C3—Mike Nicklaus C4—Jaga Murphy

C1—Edisson Guevara C2—Rachel Cortez C3—JoAnn Arroyo C4—James Arrington

EMHC

EMHC

H2—Deacon C1—Yvonne Hellerstedt C2—John Hellerstedt

H=Host Minister

H2—Deacon C1—Ken Craig C2—Lorene Perry

C=Chalice Minister

Lectores

5:30 PM Lectors

March 25-26, 2017 5:30 PM Vigil

8:00 AM

9:30 AM

12:00 Noon

1:45 PM Spanish

Lectors

Lectors

Lectors

Lectors

Cherillyn Young Tess Keller

Greg Vrana Rick Chavana

Douglass Jackson Ana-Cristina Gonzalez

Larry Morris Joan Pearsall

Rosario Nava Celia G.-Sanchez

Paul Seals

EMHC

EMHC

EMHC

EMHC

H2—Deacon H3—Mike Nicklaus H4—Jaga Murphy C1—Hee-Jung Cranford C2—John Posey C3—Bob Baker C4—Phyllis Patrick

H2—Deacon H3—Ali McGraw H4—John Donatucci H5 Choir—Jose Poutou C1—Rachel Cortez C2—Rosy Jalifi C3—Charlene Morris C4—Larry Morris

H2—C. G.-Sanchez C1—Claudia Martinez C2—Yolanda Bornal

H2—Marsha Mitchell C1—Jeanne Crawford C2—Harry Crawford

EMHC

EMHC

H2—Yvonne Hellerstedt C1—John Hellerstedt C2—Jerry Harris

H2—Sulema Vielma C1—Margaret Myers C2—Lorene Perry

H=Host Minister

C=Chalice Minister

Lectores

5:30 PM Lectors

Liturgical Ministry Coordinators Altar Servers—Kevin Farris: [email protected] EMHCs—Charlene Morris: [email protected] Lectors—Natacha Wagner: [email protected], & Teresa Pione: [email protected] Sacristans—Cherilyn Young: [email protected]

Ushers Coordinator: Rudy Gonzales, [email protected] Lead Ushers

Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Sunday 8:00am Sunday 9:30am Sunday 12:00pm Sunday 1:45pm (Spanish) Sunday 3:30pm Latin Mass Sunday 5:30pm

Gary Porfirio Jesse Vielma Rudy Gonzales Fernando Cortez & AJ Jalifi Eliseo Tovar José Melendez George Hindman

Did you forget your checkbook and have no cash? You can

securely donate to the Cathedral by scanning the QR Code with your phone. Thank you for your stewardship!

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.

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays from 7:00-9:00pm in the Bishops Hall. For questions email [email protected].

Readings for WEEK March 20-26, 2017:

Mon…. 2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16 Ps 89:2-5,27,29 Rom 4:13,16-18,22 Mt 1:16, 18-21,24a Tues…. Dn 3:25,34-43 Ps 25:4-9 Mt 18:21-35 Wed…. Dt 4:1,5-9 Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20 Mt 5:17-19 Thurs... Jer 7:23-28 Ps 95:1-2,6-9 Lk 11:14-23 Fri…... Hos 14:2-10 Ps 81:6c-11b,14,17 Mk 12:28-34 Sat…... Is 7:10-14;8:10 Ps 40:7-11 Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1:26-38 Sun….. 1 Sm 16:1b,6-7,10-13a Ps 23:1-6 Eph 5:8-14 Jn 9:1-41 4

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas

Third Sunday of Lent

Upcoming Retreats

Cathedral Directory

Retiro Cuaresmal en español: 1ero. de abril.

We invite all Cathedral families to sign up to have their pictures

Un Retiro Cuaresmal en espanol se llevara a cabo en el Centro de Retiros Catolicos en Belton el día 1ero. de abril de 9:30 a 2:30 p.m. Este es un día de reflexion para prepararnos para el Viaje Cuaresmal. El Padre Víctor Mayorga, pastor de la Parroquia de St. John the Evangelist en San Marcos liderara el día. El costo es de $30 e incluira el almuerzo.

made in March. There is no cost to our church, and each participating family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory and have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with family friends. Visit our website to schedule your photography appointment (next photo session is March 31-April 2). We look forward to seeing you!

Estamos produciendo un directorio de fotos! No hay ningún gasto para la Catedral y cada familia que participa recibirá un retrato 8 x 10 gratis y un directorio. También tendrán la oportunidad de comprar retratos adicionales para compartir con familia y amigos. Visite nuestro sitio web para programar su cita de fotografía. La próxima sesión de fotos es el 31 de marzo-abril 2.

The Passion of the Lord, April 8, 9:00am-2:30pm.

The Passion of the Lord Retreat will be at Cedarbrake Retreat Center. Come ponder and pray about Our Lord’s Passion as passed down to us in the Gospel of Mark. Brian Egan, Director at Cedarbrake, will lead this day. The cost is $40 and includes lunch. For more information please visit our web page www.cedarbrake.org.

We are pleased to offer to Cathedral Ushers Child and Adult CPR and AED training this spring. (This will not include training for helping infants.) Classes will be offered in English in the DC Cafeteria on the following dates:  Saturday, March 25 from 8:00am-1:00pm;  Saturday, April 22 from 12:00Noon-5:00pm.

Traditional Latin Mass Come experience the ancient traditions and music of the Church. Latin/English & Latin/Spanish missals provided. March 26, 3:30pm—High Mass—Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday. April 2, 3:30pm—High Mass—Passion Sunday. J oin us for our monthly potluck gathering in the Bishops Hall after Mass. All are welcome. April 7, 9:30am—First Friday of the Month—Mass followed by Benediction & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Latin phrase of the week: Lætatus sum in his quæ dicta sunt mihi: in domum Domini ibimus.—I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord. Psalm 121:1 To receive news and updates visit :A ustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Facebook: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.

You must be present the entire time to receive a certificate. Classes are limited to the first 12 individuals to register. For more information and to register, contact Jessica in the Cathedral Office: 512-476-6182, or e-mail her at [email protected]. If the class closes, you will need to select a different date. If your plans change and you cannot attend, out of courtesy, please call Jessica to cancel. Ofreceremos a ujieres de la Catedral, talleres para reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) y atención cardiovascular de emergencia (ACE) para niños y adultos esta primavera. (Esto no incluye formación para ayudar a los bebes.) Las clases se ofrecerán en inglés en la cafeteria del centro Donahue en las siguientes fechas:  El sábado, 25 de marzo de 8:00-13:00;  El sábado, 22 de abril de 12:00-17:00. Debe estar presente todo el tiempo para recibir un certificado. Las clases están limitadas a los primeros 12 individuos que se inscriben. Para obtener más información y para registrarse contacto con Jessica en la oficina de la Catedral, llame a 512-476-6182 o mándale un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Si se cierra la clase, usted necesitará seleccionar una fecha diferente. Si sus planes cambian y usted no puede asistir, por cortesía, llame a Jessica para cancelar.

All St. Mary’s Academy Alumnae are invited to attend the annual Spring All Classes Reunion Luncheon on Saturday, April 22, at the historical Chateau Bellevue, 708 San Antonio St., 78701, in Austin, from 11:00am2:00pm. Cost of the event is $23. For additional information and to RSVP as soon as possible, please contact Nancy Stevens Hrin at [email protected], or 512- 837-3658.

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March 19, 2017

Proyecto Raquel, La paz comienza

Cathedral School Cathedral School of Saint Mary would like to congratulate all students who participated in the Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) Competition. Six competitors placed and 2 qualified for the state competition taking place later this year. Congratulations to the students and their academic coaches for all their hard work. If you are considering enrolling your child in a Catholic school, we invite you to visit Cathedral School of Saint Mary. Early registration is now open for the 2017 -2018 school year. Please contact the school office for more information.

Vocation Discernment Salesian Sisters Come and See: For Catholic women (ages 18-30) who

are discerning a call to religious life and enjoy working with youth—March 2426, San Antonio. Contact Sr . J eanette Palasota, FMA, [email protected]; http://bit.ly/SalesianSistersRegistration.

Come learn about consecrated religious life. Meet sisters from

different communities. Miryam Dinner in San Antonio Wednesday, March 22, 6:00-9:00pm, at Mother Ter esa Sanboyo Center . RSVP by Mar ch 15 to Sr . Ana Cecilia Montalvo, F.Sp.S, Vocation Office at [email protected], or call 210-735-0553.

Heart of Mary Women’s Discernment Retreat will be held March 31

aquí. El Pr oyecto Raquel es un minister io compasivo y confidencial que ofrece el amor y el perdón incondicional de Dios a hombres y mujeres que experimentan la tragedia del aborto. Al ofrecer un lugar seguro para reconciliarse con Dios y su Iglesia, el Proyecto Raquel ayuda a aquellos que sufren a encontrar la paz. El Proyecto Raquel ofrecerá un retiro de Sanación en Español el próximo Sábado 25 de Marzo del 2017. Para mayor información comunícate a la oficina de Cuidado Pastoral de la Diócesis con Mary Helen Russell al 512-949-2488 o [email protected]. Patrocinado por la Diócesis de Austin, Oficina de Actividades Pro-Vida.

Thank you, Arlen Nydam Photography, for our bulletin cover photo!

-April 2 at Cedar br ake Catholic Retr eat Center in Belton. All women, ages 18-45, are invited to encounter the beauty of a vocation and the possibility of this call in their own lives The retreat will be led by the Consecrated Sisters of the Apostles of the Interior Life (AVI). There will be talks and time for prayer as well as “one-on-one” conversations with the sisters while experiencing community life with other young women discerning the will of God. For more information, contact the diocesan Vocation Office at [email protected] or 512-949-2430.

Prayer for Seminarians and Priests: Jesus, I thank you for your gift of

the priesthood to the Church. I pray for all priests and those in formation for priesthood, especially__________. Form their hearts to be more like your own, the Heart of the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. Draw them to your Heart, and bless them with courage and zeal as they serve you and your people. Give great joy as they proclaim the Good News of your Resurrection, and wisdom and trust as they discern your will. I ask this with great confidence in you. Amen. Our Father…, Hail Mary…, Glory be… St. John Vianney, patron of priests, pray for us. Please pray for the Cathedral Seminarians, Miguel Flores on the 8th, and Chris Yeager on the 23rd of each month, respectively.

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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.