Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas
First Sunday of Advent
Weekly Calendar
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
7:00pm... Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Meeting & Potluck, Bishops Hall
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
6:00pm... RCIA, DC Cafeteria
As of 11/14/2016:
Campaign Goal:
Amount Pledged to Date:
Amount Paid to Date:
Pledges/One-time Donations:
$2,526,000.00
$ 2,465,132.60
$1,697,153.04
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedral
6:00pm... Schola Rehearsal, Bishops Hall
6:00pm... Hispanic Leadership Committee Meeting,
Library
6:30pm... Catholicism Series, DC Cafeteria
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
Help us meet our Capital Campaign goal
by giving to Saint Mary Cathedral on
#GivingTuesday, November 29, 2016.
We are only $61,000 away from
our Campaign goal!
You can begin contributing today:
www.igivecatholic.org
Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you
to their monthly meeting at 7:00 pm, Monday, Nov. 28 in
Bishop's Hall. Ther e will be a guest speaker making a
presentation on the Schoenstatt Marian Shrine. “Schoenstatt
is an international Catholic movement of education and
spiritual formation.” (www.schoenstatt.us) This is an
excellent way to prepare for Advent. Rosar y at 6:30pm; light r efr eshments. For more information contact Margaret Myers at 512-689-7911.
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
6:30pm... Legion of Mary, Library
7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
First Friday
10:00am-12 Noon..Eucharistic Adoration, Cathedral
6:30pm... Spanish Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
First Saturday
8:00am-2:00pm….Tamalada with Los Amigos,
Bishops Hall
9:00am-12 Noon...Baptism Class in English, DC
Cafeteria
10:00am..Cemetery Mass, Assumption Mausoleum
6:00-7:30pm.. Knights of Columbus Cathedral
Christmas Celebration, Bishops Hall
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Second Sunday of Advent
8:00am… Sunday Breakfast (CSSM 2nd Grade),
Bishops Hall
10:45am.. CFF Classes
11:45am-1:00pm..CFF Wedding Convalidation
Orientation, DC Cafeteria
4:30-5:00pm…SJLMS Coffee, Bishops Hall
5:00pm... St. Augustine Youth Choir Rehearsal—
Sheehan & DC Cafeteria
Dec. 2, 10:00am-12:00 Noon. Can you spend some time
devoted to silent prayer and adoration with Our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament? If so, enter your name on the sign-up sheet
on the table in the east entrance of the Cathedral.
Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento viernes, 2 de
diciembre, 10:00am a 12:00 horas.
Thursday, Dec. 8—Holy Day of Obligation:
Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception of Mary is also the patronal feast day of our Cathedral,
and of the U. S. Mass schedule follows:
 Wednesday, Dec. 7—7:00pm in Spanish
 Thursday, Dec. 8—6:30am; 8:30am (School Mass);
12:05pm; 5:30pm, 7:00pm in Traditional Latin
Visit our website using your cell phone
by scanning the barcode.
This can be read by
iPhone/Android/Windows phone.
www.smcaustin.org
Jueves, 8 de diciembre, de obligación: la solemnidad
de la Inmaculada Concepción de María es también la fiesta
patronal de nuestra catedral y de la U. S. Horario de Misas
de la siguiente manera:
Ave Maria Gift Shop
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Wednesday-Saturday
Sundays
Miércoles, 7 de diciembre a las 7:00pm en español
Jueves, 8 de diciembre a las 6:30am y 8:30am (Escuela de masa);
12:05pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm en latín tradicional
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Hours of Operation
11am-1pm
11am-2pm
A volunteer ministry of Saint Mary Cathedral
November 27, 2016
Please pray for:
Christina Barron Almaguer, Esther Baltierra, Ebodia Bautista, Reef Bonsmann, Benny Brewer,
Betty Brown, Brian Burditt, Juan Burrola, Sr., Susan Campbell, Aaron Carroll, Russell Cherry,
John Cobb, Luis Constantin, Claudia De Los Santos, Mary Jane De Los Santos, Glenn Gardner,
Suzanne Garvil, Magdalena Gonzalez, Mary Gott, Gabriela Gray & Family, Sammy Greco, K.
Gressett, Marc Griffin, Eloisa Harkrider, Lillian Eve Herrera, Vanessa Holmes, Diane Ballesteros-Houston, Ledesma Family, Roslyn Limones, David Mallak, San Juanita Martinez, Consuelo
Medina, Ralph Mergler, Msgr. Frank Miller, Kiera Miller, Michael Miller, Fabio Morales, Sr.,
Chandoice Norton, Ludwicka Norton, Gary Porfirio, Mary Elizabeth Powell, Virginia Pratt,
Carol Richardson, Jorge Rivera, James Roberts, Maria Catarina Rosales, Chloe Sanders,
Marrlene Sato, Frances M. Strickland, Bill Tarpley, Linda Trevino, Roland Trevino, Sherry
Trevino, Amiee Vassilli, Jesse Vielma, Shane Walden, Thomas Walker, Louise Walters, Cicely
White & children, Dot Wilkinson, Bob Wommack, Carol Young, Vicente Zavala
Please pray for our honored loved in the military:
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
LT 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
Thank you for contributing to the collection for the Campaign for Human
Development (CCHD)! Your generous gifts will help CCHD break the cycle of
poverty in the United States through better education, improved housing, and
economic development. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, we demonstrate
Catholic social teaching and carry out Jesus’ mission to “bring glad tidings to the
poor….to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind to let the
oppressed go free.” (Lk 4:18)
Muchas gracias por sus contribuciones a la colecta para la Campaña Católica para el
Desarrollo Humano (CCHD)! Sus generosos donativos ayudarán a CCHD a romper el
ciclo de pobreza en los Estados Unidos mediante una mejor educación, mejores
viviendas y desarrollo económico. A través de CCHD y sus beneficiarios demostramos la
enseñanza social católica y realizamos la misión de Jesús para “llevar a los pobres la
buena nueva….para anunciar la liberación a los cautivos y la curación a los ciegos, para
dar libertad a los oprimidos.” (Lc 4:18)
Q. Why change the place of the Second Collection during Mass?
A. It is less disruptive to the flow of liturgy to take up the
Second Collection immediately after the First Collection,
rather to interrupt private prayers of thanksgiving
following Communion.
You’re invited to a Cathedral Christmas
Celebration! Saturday, Dec. 3, 6:00pm, Bishops Hall;
dinner at 6:30pm; movie (The Fourth W ise Man) at 7:30pm.
Dinner tickets—Adults $5.00, Kids (8 years and under)
$2.00. Purchase dinner tickets online in advance at http://
kofc14055.org. See bulletin flyer.
Mass Intentions
Monday, November 28
6:30am……………………...Paul A. Myers†
12:05pm………………….Faithful Departed
Tuesday, November 29
6:30am…………………………….Dominic†
12:05pm……………….Susie Dávila Flores†
Wednesday, November 30
6:30am……………………….Betty Porfirio†
8:30am………………………Madere Family
12:05pm…………………..Faithful Departed
Thursday, December 1
6:30am……………..Helen Rose Whitehead†
12:05pm……………….Susie Dávila Flores†
Friday, December 2
6:30am………………………Madere Family
12:30pm……………….Susie Dávila Flores†
Saturday, December 3
12:05pm……………….Susie Dávila Flores†
5:30pm……………...In thanks to St. Francis
Sunday, December 4
8:00am………...Larry Gene Porfirio Family†
9:30am……………………….Gerard Navarro†
12:00pm …………….Cathedral Parishioners
1:45pm…………………………….Dominic†
3:30pm……………………….Madere Family
5:30pm………………….Francesca Alcozer†
Stewardship of Treasure
First Sunday of Advent
The Son of Man will come at an hour
you do not expect. Good stewards know
that they are accountable to God for all they
have and are, and they strive to live
in readiness for His coming.
Budgeted amount needed each week:
$21,500
Week ending November 20, 2016:
(Numbers not available
at time of print.)
Celtic Christmas at the Cathedral, Dec. 16 & 17:
Tickets now
on sale at www.celticchristmasaustin.com. It is
recommended you buy tickets ASAP. The Celtic
Cultural Center of Texas has sold out both nights
for 12 years; don’t miss out! Cathedral staff
cannot assist with questions or ticket sales. All
inquiries should be made to the Celtic Cultural
Center of Texas at [email protected]
On the dates of the shows, administrators will not
be checking emails; please refer to FAQ’s section.
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Next Sunday’s Second
Collection
December 3-4, 2016
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Thank you for your generosity!
Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas
First Sunday of Advent
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 .
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Graces: Interested
in helping out a family in need this
Christmas? Here’s what you can do:
1. Pick up a “straw” from the crèche in
the Cathedral narthex after Mass.
2. Buy the item listed on the straw.
Each straw specifies the kind of gift to
purchase. For example, “Family A—
FEMALE, AGE 8, DRESS, SIZE 7-8
CHILD.” We ask that you not spend more than $25.
3. Bring the wrapped gift back to Bishops Hall by Sunday,
Dec. 11, or to the Cathedral Office during normal working hours.
Remember to attach the straw to the wrapped gift.
Interesados en ayudar a una familia en necesidad esta
Navidad? Esto es lo que usted puede hacer:
1. Recoger un "paja" de la guardería en la Catedral nártex
después de la Santa Misa.
2. Comprar el artículo en la lista de la paja. Cada paja
especifica el tipo de regalo para la compra. Por ejemplo, "Familia
A-nina, 8 años de edad, vestimenta, tamaño 7-8 INFANTIL." Le
pedimos que no gastar mas de $25.
3. Llevar el envuelto regalo volver a Obispos Hall por Domingo,
11 de diciembre, o a la Oficina de la Catedral durante las horas
normales de trabajo. Recuerde adjuntar la paja con el envuelto
de regalo.
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
Diocesan Guidelines for baptizing a child:
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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.
Requisitos de la Diócesis para bautizar a un bebe:
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Las Posadas, Security Volunteers needed – The CFF
community is preparing for Las Posadas which will be on
Saturday, Dec. 10 from 7:00-9:30pm. The evening will
begin with a procession around Saint Mary Cathedral and
festivities in the Donahue Center Gym. We would like to
have parishioners volunteer their time as Security for the
event. Please contact Jaeson Drummond at 512-476-4801 or
e-mail [email protected] if you are professional local,
state or federal security, this would be a marvelous gift of
time for our community.
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Ave Maria Gift Shop, Sundays, 8:45-11:30am. Contact
Greg Vidal at [email protected] or call 512-476-6182.
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Gardening and Landscaping on the Cathedral grounds.
Call the Parish Office at 512-476-6182 and ask for Harlan.
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SANCTUARY CANDLE
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In thanksgiving for the Madere Family
November 20-December 10, 2016
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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.
November 27, 2016
Liturgical Minister Schedule
5:30 PM Vigil
8:00 AM
November 26-27, 2016
9:30 AM
12:00 Noon
1:45 PM
Spanish
Lectors
Lectors
Lectors
Lectors
Harry Crawford
Jeremy Martinez
Ana-Cristina Gonzalez
Margaret Harrison
Juanita Tovar
Norman Garza
Cherilyn Young
Sulema Vielma
Michelle Estep
James Arrington
Ricardo Martinez
Marsha Mitchell
EMHC
EMHC
EMHC
EMHC
H2—Deacon
H3—Lee Smith
H4—Mike Nicklaus
C1—Rudy Gonzales
C2—John Posey
C3—Hee-Jung Kim
C4—Brett Cranford
H2—Deacon
H3—Randall Walker
H4—L. J. Smith
H5 Choir—Jose Poutou
C1—James Arrington
C2—John Donatucci
C3—Larry Morris
C4—Charlene Morris
H2—Juanita Tovar
C1—Rosa Cervantes
C2—C. G. Sanchez
H2—Marsha Mitchell
C1—F. Fuentes
C2—
1:45 PM
Spanish
5:30 PM
EMHC
EMHC
H2—Harry Crawford
C1—Jeanne Crawford
C2—Martin Aleman
H2—Margaret Myers
C1—Ken Craig
C2—Steve Dickman
H=Host Minister
C=Chalice Minister
Lectores
5:30 PM
Lectors
December 3-4, 2016
5:30 PM Vigil
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
12:00 Noon
Lectors
Lectors
Lectors
Lectors
Cherilyn Young
Teresa Pione
Greg Vrana
Stephen Dickman
John Posey
Michelle Estep
John Donatucci
Rosy Jalifi
Rosario Nava
Rosa Cervantes
Sadie Pack
Mario Garcia
EMHC
EMHC
EMHC
EMHC
H2—Deacon
H3—Phyllis Patrick
H4—John Posey
C1—David Matocha
C2—Jaga Murphy
C3—Vanessa Matocha
C4—Edna Dunger
H2—Deacon
H3—John Donatucci
H4—Rosy Jalifi
H5 Choir—E. Guevara
C1—Ali McGraw
C2—Rachel Cortez
C3—Charlene Morris
C4—Larry Morris
H2—Rosa Cervantes
C1—Juanita Tovar
C2—C. G. Sanchez
H2—F. Fuentes
C1—M. Dusterhoff
C2—
EMHC
EMHC
H2—Harry Crawford
C1—Julie Gray
C2—Jim Gray
H2—Louise Porfirio
C1—Margaret Myers
C2—Steve Dickman
H=Host Minister
C=Chalice Minister
Liturgical Ministry Coordinators
Altar Servers—Kevin Farris: [email protected]
EMHCs—Charlene Morris: [email protected]
Lectors—Natacha Wagner: [email protected], &
Teresa Pione: [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!
Lectores
Lectors
Altar Server Team Schedule
5:30 PM Vigil 8:00
AM
9:30AM 12:00 Noon 5:30 PM
Servers
Servers
Servers
Servers
Servers
K. Farris
C. Dunia
M. Kuang
A-Team
J. Tybor
K. Farris
D. Sutton
J. Kuang
H. Martinez
D. Myer
(open)
V. Castillo
A. Fuentes
D. Gorrell
(open)
D. Gabler
(open)
(open)
(open)
N. Gabler
(open)
J. Tybor
(open)
(open)
Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays from 7:009:00pm in the Bishops Hall. For questions email
[email protected].
Readings for WEEK OF NOV. 28-Dec. 4, 2016:
Mon…. Is 4:2-6 Ps 122:1-9 Mt 8:5-11
Tues…. Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17 Lk 10:21-24
Wed…. Rom 10:9-18 Ps 19:8-11 Mt 4:18-22
Thurs... Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a Mt 7:21,24-27
Fri…… Is 29:17-24 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 Mt 9:27-31
Sat…... Is 30:19-21,23-26 Ps 147:1-6 Mt 9:35—10:1,5a,6-8
Sun….. Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17 Rom 15:4-9 Mt 3:1-12
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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas
First Sunday of Advent
Mary the New Eve: Heaven’s Strategy for
Spiritual Warfare will be presented Dec. 2-3, at Santa
Catholic Faith Formation
CFF Class Schedule for November: Sunday, Nov. 27—
Cruz Catholic Church, Buda, by the Fullness of Tr uth
Catholic Evangelization Ministries. “Fullness of Truth
Ministries offer programs, retreats, and print and media
resources which promote the Catholic faith with the goal of
enriching and strengthening the individual’s faith in the
Church’s teachings and Jesus Christ...Being held during the
Advent season it is appropriate that the conference will focus
on our Blessed Mother as we prepare for the joyous celebration of Jesus’ birth at Christmas.” (Bishop Vásquez) For
tickets and information, visit www.fullnessoftruth.org.
Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent; CFF hosts a prayer
gathering and reception.
El CFF Horario de Clases para noviembre: El domingo,
27 de nov.—Con motivo de la celebración del Primer domingo
de Adviento; CFF tendrá un encuentro de oración y comida.
Natural Family Planning Class:
Learn the CCLI Sympto-Thermal method
of NFP. Course consists of 3 classes:
Mondays, Dec 12, Jan 9, and Feb 13, at
7:00-9:30pm, in the Library. Register
at http://register.ccli.org/ or contact
Randy and Grace-Marie Kolb at 512-891-5341 or
[email protected] for more information. Cost is $140 per
couple. (This course also fulfills the diocesan NFP
requirement for marriage prep.")
Traditional Latin Mass
Come experience the ancient traditions and music of the
Church. Latin/English & Latin/Spanish missals provided.
2017 traditional liturgical wall calendars are available for
purchase, $10. To purchase, see an usher.
December 4, 3:30pm—High Mass—Second Sunday of
Advent.
Thursday, December 8, 7:00pm—High Mass—Feast of the
Immaculate Conception.
December 11, 3:30pm—Low Mass—Gaudete Sunday,
Third Sunday of Advent.
December 18, 3:30pm—Low Mass—Fourth Sunday of
Advent.
Latin phrase of the week: Priusquam montes fierent, aut
formaretur terra et orbis, a sæcula et usque in sæculum tu
es Deus. Before the mountains were made or the earth
and the world was formed; from eternity and to eternity
thou art God. Psalm 89:2
To receive news and updates visit our website:
AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Facebook:
St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.
St. Mary’s Academy Alumnae Christmas Reunion
Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11:00am-2:00pm, Hyatt Regency
Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road. Cost of the event is $23.
For additional information and to RSVP ASAP, contact Nancy
Stevens Hrin at [email protected], or 512-837-3658.
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe:
Join Bishop Daniel
Garcia in the celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
Saturday, Dec. 3, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Cedar Park.
Families welcome! More information at 512-949-2426 or
www.austindiocese.org/olgcelebration or
Únase al Obispo Daniel García a la celebración en honor de
la Virgen de Guadalupe, 30 diciembre, Parroquia de St.
Margaret Mary, Cedar Park. Evento familiar ! Mas
información en www.espanol.austindiocese.org/olgfiesta o al
512-949-2426.
2016 Coats for Kids Distribution Day:
Saturday,
Dec. 10, 8:00am-3:00pm, Palmer Events
Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Coats for
Kids is an annual community event that
collects and distributes new and gently worn
winter coats to the eligible youth of Central
Texas. To receive a coat, a child must be 18
years of age or younger and must show proof of both age and
income. For more information, call 512-467-8982 or email
[email protected], or visit the website:
www.jlaustin.org/coats.
Sábado, 10 de Diciembre, 8:00am-3:00pm, Palmer Events
Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Coats for Kids es un
evento anual de la comunidad en que se colecta y se
distribuyen nuevos y ligeramente usados abrigos de invierno
para los jóvenes que son elegibles del Centro de Tejas. Para
recibir un abrigo, un niño debe tener 18 años de edad o
menos y tiene que mostrar prueba de edad y de ingresos.
Las listas a continuación son formas aceptables de prueba.
Para más información: Teléphono: 512-467-8982, Email:
[email protected]. Sitio Web: www.jlaustin.org/coats.
Support our bulletin advertisers!
Bulletin advertisers have the support of our parishioners.
Their ads defray the expense of printing the bulletin.
You may have noticed there are currently several ad spaces
available. Please contact Thomas Miner, at 512-452-3413.
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November 27, 2016
Cathedral School
Cathedral Staff
Mission Statement
Cathedral School of Saint Mary enriches students and their families spiritually,
academically and socially by fostering a diverse community, through, with and
in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Rector……………..Very Reverend Tim Nolt
Parochial Vicars……..Reverend Hai Nguyen
Reverend Jayaraju Polishetty
Deacons……………….Deacon Vince Boyle
Deacon Guadalupe Rodriquez
Vocation Discernment
Business Administrator...………Greg Vidal
Permanent Diaconate Ordination: Bishop Joe Vásquez ordained 17
men to the permanent diaconate through the sacrament of Holy Orders on
November 19, at St. William Parish, Round Rock. Permanent deacons serve the
Church in the three-fold ministry of word, liturgy and charity. They proclaim,
preach and teach the Gospel and serve at Mass; baptize infants and children
under 7 years of age; witness marriages, and conduct wake, funeral and
Communion services. In addition, deacons bring the presence of Christ to those
in need in homes, parishes, hospitals, jails, nursing homes and homeless shelters.
We pray for these men as they begin to live their new vocation in the Church.
High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:00-
8:30pm in St. William Par ish Rector y, 1105 Deer Run, Round Rock. Call
512-255-4473.
Administrative Assistants…..Jessica Burrola
Judy Henschen
Loretta Lozano
Yvonne Saldaña
Kathy Thomas
Facilities Manager………….Harlan Lawson
Facilities Staff……………...Ruben Villarreal
Bookkeeper………………….Yvonne Bedell
Director of Catholic Faith Formation…….
Jaeson Drummond
Director of Music...Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona
Organist and Wedding Music Coordinator
Dr. Brooks Whitmore
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Texas Vocations Day, Dominican Sisters
of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist: The Do-
minican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist will
host Texas Vocations Day 2016 Dec. 10 from
9:00am-3:00pm, at St. J oseph Convent in Buda.
Young women between the ages of 16 and 32 are
invited to come and learn more about the sisters and
religious life. The cost is $25 per person. For more information, e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.sistersofmary.org.
Heart of Jesus Men’s Discernment Retreat:
Dec. 16-18, Friday, 6:00pm-Sunday, 1:00pm, Cedar -
brake Retreat Center. For Catholic men (ages 17 to 40) with
an openness to a priestly vocation and at varying stages of
discernment. Weekend includes silence, prayer, meals, and
reflections on how the Heart of Jesus reveals to us our true
identity as men, shows us the depths of God’s desire to us,
and is the place of authentic discernment. Registration fee is
$35; deadline is Dec. 14.
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Principal………….....……….Robert LeGros
Phone Numbers
Cathedral Office……………..512-476-6182
School (Pre-K through 8th)….512-476-1480
Catholic Faith Formation……512-476-4801
Ave Maria Gift Shop………...512-617-5880
Office of Sacred Music……...512-472-4540
St. Vincent de Paul…………..512-476-3750