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MONDAY, JANUARY 1 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Cathedral office closed; CSSM holiday No 6:30am Mass 11:00am-12:00pm..Confessions, Cathedral 12:00pm. Solemnity of Mary Mass, Cathedral 6:30pm... Mass (Traditional Latin), Cathedral

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 CSSM holiday 6:00pm... Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA), Donahue Cafeteria

WEDNEDAY, JANUARY 3 8:30am... CSSM School Mass, Cathedral 6:30pm Bible Timeline series, Donahue Cafeteria 7:00pm... St. Augustine Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 6:30pm... Legion of Mary, Library 7:00pm... Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 FIRST FRIDAY 6:30am... Mass, Cathedral 8:30am... CSSM Eucharistic Adoration, Cathedral 8:30-9:25am... Confession, Cathedral 9:30am... Mass (Traditional Latin), Cathedral 10:30am-12 Noon...Eucharistic Adoration, Cathedral 11:00am-12 Noon...Confession, Cathedral 12:05pm. Mass, Cathedral 4:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 5:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 7:00pm... Wedding Rehearsal, Cathedral 7:00pm... Spanish Choir Rehearsal, Sheehan

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 FIRST SATURDAY 9:00am Baptism Class (English), Donahue Cafeteria 10:00am.. Cemetery Mass, Assumption Mausoleum 11:00am.. Legion of Mary, Library 11:15am.. Wedding, Cathedral 12:00pm. Schola Rehearsal, Sheehan 2:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral 4:00pm... Wedding, Cathedral

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 THE EPIPANY OF THE LORD 10:30am.. CFF English-Language Classes 12:15pm..CFF Clases de Español

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Rector’s Corner

I pray you and your loved ones will have a Blessed and Prosperous New Year!

I take great encouragement from the Holy Family. We discover, in the Infant Jesus, God’s willingness to become like us, to walk around as one of us and teach us about the heavenly Father’s love. I am drawn towards Mary as our model of contemplation, of one willing, day after day, to put her full confidence in God’s provision, and to always take her cares as a mother to God in prayer. Our Mother Mary is always there for us. And Joseph, as the earthly father of Jesus, encourages me as model of fidelity: faithful to his vocation to be a child of God; to be a loving spouse to Mary, even when those around may not have understood why he took an unwed pregnant woman into his home as spouse.

I often pray to the Holy Family for our parish: for you in your specific vocations, and for our community, that we would flourish in the wisdom of their example and the protection of their prayers.

Happy New Year!

Fr. Tim

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Ruego por qué usted y sus seres queridos tengan un Año Nuevo lleno de bendiciones y prosperidad!

Quiero compartir con ustedes cómo es que La Sagrada Familia es mi aliento. Con el Niño Jesús, descubrimos que Dios está dispuesto a ser como nosotros, y quedarse entre nosotros para enseñarnos sobre el gran amor que nos tiene nuestro Padre Celestial.

Me inclinó hacia María cómo modelo y ejemplo de contemplación, ya que ella está dispuesta día tras día a poner su confianza plena en la provisión de Dios, y siempre pone sus preocupaciones como Madre a Dios atraves de la oración. Nuestra Madre María siempre está ahí para nosotros.

Y José, como el padre terrenal de Jesús, me anima como modelo de fidelidad: fiel a su vocación de ser hijo de Dios; ser un esposo amoroso de María, aun cuando aquellos a su alrededor no entendían por que acepto a una mujer embarazada y soltera en su casa como su cónyuge.

A menudo pido en mis oraciones a la Sagrada Familia por nuestra parroquia: pido por usted y sus vocaciónes específicas, y por nuestra comunidad, para que florezcamos, como ellos, en la sabiduría de su ejemplo y la protección de sus oraciones.

Feliz Año Nuevo! Padre Tim Cathedral office holiday

hours: Office closed Monday, Dec. 25, through Monday, Jan. 1. Office reopens Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm.

La oficina será cerrada el lunes, 25 de diciembre hasta el lunes, 1º de enero. Se abrirá de nuevo el martes, 2 de enero, 2018 desde las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m.

Mass Schedule for New Year’s

Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, Monday, Jan. 1

(not a holy day of obligation in 2018)

5:30pm…………….Vigil Mass (Sunday, Dec. 31) No 6:30am Mass 11:00am-12:00pm...Confessions 12:00 Noon……….Mass 6:30pm……………Mass (Traditional Latin-Octave Day of Christmas)

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Mass Intentions

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas December 31, 2017

Please pray for those who have died: William Frank Martinec

those in need of healing: * Jerry Aksland, Christina Barron Almaguer, Kay Alonso, Ryan Arredondo, Rosalinda Barajas, Gloria Sanchez Barret & family, Ebodia Bautista, 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, Rev. Gary Francis, Glenn Gardner, Suzanne Garvil, Jane Gilbert, 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, Minnie Lucio, Richard Maldonado, David Mallak, Stacey Mancha, 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, 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 1 12:05pm…………….Sister Marie Vivienne† 6:30pm…………………………...Carl Law†

Tuesday, January 2 6:30am…………………………..Holy Souls 12:05pm……………………..Tony Madere†

Wednesday, January 3 6:30am……………………………….Sam N. 8:30am…………………………..Gigi Helmi 12:05pm…..Maria Eulalia Salinas-Johnston†

Thursday, January 4 6:30am……………………………….Sam N. 12:05pm………………….Travis Wilkinson†

Friday, January 5 6:30am……………………………….Sam N. 9:30am……………………....Madere Family 12:05pm………………….Souls in Purgatory

Saturday, January 6 12:05pm……………………...James R. Gray 5:30pm………………………Madere Family

Sunday, January 7 8:00am………...Larry Gene Porfirio Family† 9:30am…………………………….Joe Baca† 12:00pm …………….Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm……………………………….Sam N. 3:30pm…. …………………..Kathleen Kahil 5:30pm……………………...Graham Family

Mass Intentions

SANCTUARY CANDLE

In thanksgiving from the Madere Family

December 17, 2017 to January 6, 2018

Stewardship & Development

Feast of the Holy Family “Whatever you do,” says St. Paul to the Colossians, “...do it in the

name of the Lord Jesus. Give thanks to God the Father through Him.” And so it is that we offer our gifts in the Eucharist “through Him,

with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit.”

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 12-24-2017) Numbers not available at time of print.

Pope Francis’ Prayer for January—That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

Next Sunday’s Second Collection (January 6-7, 2018)

St. Vincent de Paul Society

First Friday, JANUARY 5

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

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, to request your statement, or email tax@smcaustin.org.

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Sacrament of Holy Matrimony:

The Catholic Church believes that marriages entered into by non-Catholics in their particu-lar church, or wherever they may take place, are valid. However, marriages in which one or both parties are Catholic and which are not

witnessed by an authorized bishop, priest, or deacon, or which do not receive proper permission to take place in another forum, are considered invalid in the eyes of the Catholic Church. The Church very much wants to offer the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony for those who are ready and free to do so through what is called a convalidation. The clergy and staff of Saint Mary Cathedral would like to invite any couple that is interested in convalidation to contact the office for more info. at 512-476-6182 or email ysaldana@smcaustin.org.

El Sacramento del Santo Matrimonio: Es la creencia de la iglesia Católica que los matrimonios celebrados por aquellas personas no católicas en sus propias iglesias, o en cualquier lugar que se tomen lugar, son válidos. Sin embargo, los matrimonios en los que una o ambas partes son católicas y que no son atestiguados por un obispo, sacerdote o diácono autorizado, o que no reciben el permiso correspondiente en otro foro, se consideran inválidas según la iglesia Católica. Es el deseo de la iglesia ofrecer el Sacramento del Santo Matrimonio para aquellos que están listos y son libres de hacerlo a través de lo que se llama "convalidación". El clero y el personal de la Catedral de Santa María desean invitar a cualquiera pareja que se interesa en la convalidación a ponerse en contacto con la oficina para obtener más información. Llame al 512-476-6182 o mande un email a ysaldana@smcaustin.org.

Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary: In Fatima, Our Lady said, "My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God." 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: En Fátima, Nuestra Señora dijo, “Mi Inmaculado Corazón será tu refugio y el camino que te conducirá a Dios”. 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.

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.

Date to remember: Jan. 1—Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. First 4 rows on Mary’s side saved for us at the noon Mass in the Cathedral. This year Jan. 1 is not a holy day of obligation in the USA.

Prayer to the Holy Family*

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust.

Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches.

Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division: may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.

Holy Family of Nazareth, make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God's plan.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.

Amen.

*“The Relatio Synodi (final document) from the 2015 Ordinary Synod of Bishops included this prayer, which is a slightly modified version of a prayer Pope Francis shared in a 2013 Angelus address.” (from usccb.org)

Join us for our first Parish Hall Dance! Friday, Jan. 5 Dance lessons (Texas 2-step) 6:30pm. Dance 7:00-9:30pm, Bishops Hall. Buzz & the Blue Cats providing live music. Dessert provided. Everyone welcome! Hosted by St. Joseph Latin Mass Society and Cathedral Young Adults. No cost to attend; donations welcome. Don’t miss it!

MLK Mass—Saturday, Jan. 13 A Mass commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated Jan. 13 at 5:30pm, at the Cathedral. Bishop Curtis Guillory of Beaumont will be the homilist. All are welcome to attend.

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Readings for WEEK OF JANUARY 1-7, 2018:

Mon… Nm 6:22-27 Ps 67-2-3,5-6,8 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21 Tues…. 1 Jn 2:22-28 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 1:19-28 Wed… 1 Jn 2:29—3:6 Ps 98:1-3,6 Jn 1:29-34 Thurs.. 1 Jn 3:7-10 Ps 98:1,7-9 Jn 1:35-42 Fri…... 1 Jn 3:11-21 Ps 100:1-5 Jn 1:43-51 Sat….. 1 Jn 5:5-13 Ps 147:12-15,19-20 Mk 1:7-11 Sun…. Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:2,7-8,10-13 Eph 3:2-3a,5-6 Mt 2:1-12

Liturgical Minister Schedule

Altar Servers—Kevin Farris: kebinf1@yahoo.com EMHCs—Charlene Morris: llcjmorris@aol.com Lectors—Natacha Wagner: npdubya@gmail.com, & Teresa Pione: tmpione82@gmail.com Sacristans—Cherilyn Young: smcsacristans@gmail.com

Liturgical Ministry Coordinators

Coordinator: Rudy Gonzales, gotexas2015@yahoo.com Lead Ushers

Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Gary Porfirio

Sunday 8:00am Jesse Vielma Sunday 9:30am Rudy Gonzales, Jr. Sunday 12:00pm Fernando Cortez & AJ Jalifi

Sunday 1:45pm (Spanish) Eliseo Tovar Sunday 3:30pm Latin Mass José Melendez

Sunday 5:30pm George Hindman

Ushers

Ave Maria Gift Shop: Volunteers needed Sundays, 10:45-11:30am. Contact Jessica at jburrola@smcaustin.org or 512-476-6182.

December 30-31, 2017 5:30 PM Vigil 8:00 AM 9:30 AM

12:00 Noon 1:45 PM

Spanish

5:30 PM

Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectores Lectors John Hellerstedt Rick Chavana Michelle Estep Mario Garcia Juanita Tovar Sadie Pack

Lydia Lowry Ken Craig Natacha Pelaez-Wagner Joan Pearsall Eliseo Tovar L. J. Smith

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC H2—Y. Hellerstedt H2—Sebastian T. H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Sebastian T. H2—Marsha Mitchell

C1—Jerry Harris C1—Margaret Myers H3—Bob Baker H3—John Donatucci H5 Choir—S. Vargas C1—Frank Fuentes

C2—Brian Trinque C2—Lorene Perry H4—Lee Smith H4—Jeanne Crawford C1—Mariano Martinez C2—Bonnie Vinklarek

C1—Rudy Gonzales, Jr. H5 Choir—Jose Poutou C2—Rosa Cervantes

C2—Phyllis Patrick C1—JoAnn Arroyo C3—Hee-Jung Kim C2—Ali McGraw

C4—Jaga Murphy C3—Edisson Guevara

C4—Rachel Cortez

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister

January 6-7, 2018 5:30 PM Vigil 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:00 Noon 1:45 PM

Spanish

5:30 PM

Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectors Lectores Lectors John Hellerstedt Edisson Guevara John Colyandro Rosy Jalifi Maria Jose Angel Mex Holly Alt

Cherilyn Young Greg Vrana Michelle Estep L. J. Smith Rosario Nava Natacha P.-Wagner

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC H2—John Hellerstedt H2—Sebastian T. H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Sebastian T.

C1—Julie Gray C1—Ken Craig H3—Philip Williams H3—L. J. Smith H5 Choir—J. Tovar C1—M. Dusterhoff

C2—Y. Hellerstedt C2—Sulema Vielma H4—Phyllis Patrick H4—Jose Poutou C1—Yolanda Bornal C2—Marsha Mitchell

C1—Bob Baker H5 Choir—J. Donatucci C2—Eliseo Tovar

C2—Jaga Murphy C1—JoAnn Arroyo C3—Edna Dunger C2—Sebastian T.

C4—John Posey C3—Margaret Harrison

C4—Rachel Cortez

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister

Usher Ministry is open to men and women from high school age and up. Ushers aid in seating the congregation, taking the collection, and distributing worship aids and bulletins. Time commitment can be as little as one Mass per month or the time you can offer as an assigned team member or substitute. Contact Rudy at gotexas2015@yahoo.com

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La catequesis de la Teología del Cuerpo: Todo es un regalo de Dios, y todos están llamados a vivir como regalo el uno al otro... Descubra cómo el amor y la misericordia es un camino hacia la perfección de la cristiana. Al realizar nuestras vidas a la luz de la misericordia de Dios, podemos catalizar el proceso de curación dentro de nuestras relaciones familiares. Únete a Becky Saucedo el 7 de enero de 12 a 13:30 en la biblioteca y descubre cómo experimentar las enseñanzas de la Teología del Cuerpo con respecto a los católicos que viven en el mundo moderno.

Faith Formation & Enrichment

Who Am I? A Young Lady’s Journey – All girls ages 13 and older are invited to participate in an 8-session, 2-event gathering in English to explore what it means to mature and grow into a spirit filled young lady. These sessions will be held bi-weekly January 10 to April 7 from 6:30 to 8:30pm, on the Cathedral campus. The fee is $30 per girl and will include, in addition to the 8-sessions, a Mother/Daughter Tea and Father/Daughter dance. Contact the church office for more information.

¿Quién soy yo? Las experiencias de una joven—Se invitan a todas las jóvenes de los 13 años de edad y arriba a participar en un programa de 8 sesiones y 2 eventos para explorar lo que es madurar y crecer en una joven llena del espíritu. Las sesiones serán ofrecidas en inglés y se llevarán a cabo el 10 de enero al 7 de abril de las 6:30 a las 8:30 p.m. en el campus de la catedral. El costo es $30 por cada persona e incluirá un servicio de té para madres e hijas y un baile para padres e hijas. Para más información comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al 512-476-6182.

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. Class will not meet Dec. 27.

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays from 7:00-

9:00pm in the Bishops Hall. For questions email LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

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

Monday, Jan. 1, 6:30pm—High Mass—The Circumcision of Our Lord. Friday, Jan. 5, 9:30am—Low Mass—First Friday of the Month. Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Saturday, Jan. 6, 12:05pm, Low Mass—Epiphany of the Lord. Sunday, Jan. 7, 3:30pm, High Mass—The Holy Family. Join us for our monthly potluck gathering in Bishops Hall after Mass. All are welcome.

Latin phrase of the week: Viderunt omnes fines terræ salutare Dei nostri.—All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Psalm 97:3

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

On behalf of the Cathedral School community, I wish you a blessed Christmas Season. Please keep our students and their families in your prayers as many of them are traveling over the holidays. The school office will be closed until January 3. Our students will also return to classes on this day. Thank you for all your support this past year, and I look forward to sharing our accomplishments over the next semester. We invite those of you who are considering a Catholic education for your children to the CSSM Open House on Sunday, January 21, at 11:00am, in the school library. We are grateful for the blessings of your continued support to the school. Robert LeGros, M.S.A., Principal

Benedictine Spirituality 101 Retreat will be held Jan. 13 from 9:00am to 2:30pm, at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Learn how St. Benedict’s rule and way of life are just as relevant today as they were in the sixth century. Beverly Collin, Assistant Director and 3rd order oblate, will present this day. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. To register, call 254-780-2436 or visit www.cedarbrake.org.

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Vocation Discernment

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wed., Jan. 3, 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.

Prayer for Seminarians and Priests: Jesus, our great High Priest, I thank you for your gift of your priesthood to the Church. I pray for all priests and those in formation for the priesthood, especially______. Fill them with the joy of your Holy Spirit as they imitate you, the Good Shepherd, laying their lives down daily for those you have given them to serve. Let your love fill and satisfy their hearts as you teach them to give of themselves more deeply. Make them ardent yet gentle heralds of the Gospel and tender ministers of your mercy, especially toward those most in need of it. Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, make their hearts more like yours! Amen. Our Father…, Hail Mary…, Glory be… St. John Vianney, patron of priests, pray for us! Please pray for the Cathedral Seminarians: Chris Yeager on the 4th; Miguel Flores on the 5th, and Ladd Spears on the 14th of each month, respectively.

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; emaillucky@dritaly.com. Also for more information, visit www.goholyland.info.

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.

Our Bulletin advertisers are the best! Our bulletin ads defray the expense of printing to our parish. It is a great way to support our parish and advertise your business. If you have thought about putting an ad in the bulletin or know someone that owns a business who might be interested, contact Thomas Miner, 512-452-3413.

Mark your calendar! Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day, January 27: Join us for an entire day celebrating life! ALL are welcome! Join as Texans from across the state gather to promote a Culture of Life at the 2018 Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day to express solidarity in the belief that we are all created in God's image. We begin with a prayer vigil, then a living rosary and Mass with our Bishop! After Mass, join the march to the Texas Rally for Life as thousands of participants walk to the South Steps of the Capitol. Can't wait to see you there! For more details go to www.austindiocese.org/texas-catholic-pro-life-day.

¡Marque su calendario! El día Pro-Vida para los católicos de Texas es el 27

de enero. ¡Únase con nosotros a celebrar la vida! ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Únase en solidaridad con otros Tejanos que vendrán de todas partes del estado a promover una cultura de vida en el día Pro-Vida 2018 para los católicos de Texas mientras expresamos nuestra creencia de que todos somos creados en la imagen de Dios. Comenzaremos con una vigilia de oración, luego rezaremos el rosario y celebraremos la misa con nuestro obispo. Después de misa, marcharemos al Capitolio para participar en el Texas Rally for Life. ¡Espero en verles ahí! Para mas información, visite www.austindiocese.org/texas-catholic-pro-life-day.

Respect Life

Men’s Discernment Dinner for single Catholic men ages 18 and older with an openness to discerning a priestly vocation—Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7:00-8:30 pm at Bor romeo House. Contact Fr . Jonathan Raia, Vocation Director , 512-949-2430; email fr-jonathan-raia@austindiocese.org.

Alley parking is reserved for handicapped parish-ioners 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.