Parish Staff Rev. Charlie Garza - Pastor frcharlie@stmartindp.org Extension 203 Dan Pearson - Deacon deacondan@stmartindp.org Edward Rositas - Deacon deaconed@stmartindp.org Judy Tixier - Business Manager businessmgr@stmartindp.org Extension 202 Kevin Kapchinski - Director of Faith Formation dff@stmartindp.org Extension 204 Michele Van Nostrand - Coordinator of Children’s ccre@stmartindp.org Faith Formation Extension 206 Mary Gomez - Administrative Assistant office@stmartindp.org Extension 201

Masses Weekends: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:15, 11:00 am, 5:00pm (Spanish) 1:30 pm Weekdays Tuesday-Thursday 5:30 p.m. Friday 12:00 pm Holy Days 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Friday 11:30 am—12:00 pm Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 pm Tuesday 6:00—7:30 pm - or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Parishioners who wish to have their children baptized at St. Martin’s must attend the baptism preparation class, held on the third Wednesday of every other month. Children of non-parishioners may be baptized here, provided that there is a family connection with a registered parishioner of St. Martin’s. Non-parishioners must bring a letter from their pastor, giving permission for the Priest or one of the Deacons to baptize their child. Parents must also show proof that they have attended baptismal classes either at their parish or at St. Martin’s. At least one godparent/sponsor must be a fully-initiated practicing Catholic. Sacrament of Marriage Contact the parish office at least six months prior to the anticipated wedding date. No wedding date can be set until the couple meets with one of the deacons. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Those who are seriously ill; elderly individuals who are weakened; those facing or recovering from surgery; children who are sick; or pregnant women may participate in the Sacrament celebrated following any Mass. Please let the Priest know, or by appointment.

Those seeking a deeper relationship with Christ through membership in the Roman Catholic Church are guided through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. This year-round process always welcomes new participants: those who are unbaptized; those baptized Catholic, but uncatechized, never having celebrated First Communion and Confirmation; and those baptized in another Christian tradition. Fully initiated Catholics are always needed to serve as sponsors for those interested in becoming Catholic. For more information, please contact the parish office at 512-858-5667 or office@stmartindp.org. “Come and see!” (John 1:39)

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church 26160 Ranch Road 12, P.O. Box 1062 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 512-858-5667 fax: 512-858-1467 www.stmartindp.org office@stmartindp.org Office Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Parish Membership Please contact the Parish Office for more information on registering. Image of St. Martin copyright by Monastery Icons -

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Matthew 6:33

PASTOR’S CORNER In this weekend's 1st Reading and Gospel we hear about the multiplication of loaves to feed a great crowd. Last week the Gospel spoke of how Jesus desires us to rest with him and this week Jesus speaks of his desire to feed his people. We not only need to take time to rest physically, emotionally and spiritually but also need to make sure we are feeding ourselves in all three areas. It is easy to miss how Jesus feeds the great crowd by teaching them before he feeds them physically. This signifies that Jesus fed them spiritually which allowed the crowd to have sufficient faith in God to believe that the bread could be multiplied. We need to ask ourselves how we allow ourselves to be fed spiritually each week. The best way we can be fed each week spiritually is by coming to Mass. God nourishes us in our body, mind and spirit in every mass. God feeds us in all three aspects through the Eucharist which is physical bread that nourishes us, emotionally cleanses us and spiritually refreshes us to know we are not alone and God is near. Other ways to be fed spiritually are through bible studies, faith sharing groups, daily scripture readings and time in our Adoration chapel to name a few. We need to take time to be fed spiritually every day and not just on Sundays. When we have allowed ourselves to be fed spiritually, then we can start to trust God in new ways. The one who gave Jesus the bread and fish used in the miracle of the multiplication was a boy. This boy heard Jesus teaching and was then moved to give all the food he had to Jesus trusting that God would provide. The disciples reaction to the small amount of food is similar to how we would probably react. There is not enough and so it is easy to slide into

despair. We need to imitate the faith of that boy by trusting that God can make something great out of the small amount we feel we can give God. When we take our small amount of talents, time and treasure to God then God is given permission to multiply them into something greater then we could have ever imagined. The question is have we allowed God to feed us enough spiritually that we will now trust God with what we have?

************************* We are in the beginning stages of organizing a pilgrimage to Italy in mid- September of 2016. The purpose of the pilgrimage is for the Jubilee Year of Mercy and to celebrate with Deacon Sean DeWitt after he is ordained a priest. If you have interest in this trip please e-mail the office so we can give you more information as we receive it. We will begin to replace our failing church air conditioners units next week so by the end of July we will have one side of the new HVAC system finished. We will have daily Mass in the chapel on July 28-30 due to the HVAC work in the church. Our weekend Masses will not be affected as all work will be done by the weekend Masses. May we allow God to feed us physically, emotionally and spiritually, Fr. Charlie

MISSION God has created me to do some definite service. God has committed some work to me which has not been committed to another. I have a mission. —John Henry Newman

In the Gospel, Jesus supersedes both the apostles’ and the crowds’ expectations: with little he feeds many…Jesus is the sign of God’s lavish presence and love. Your donation to the Society of SVdP is indeed a sign of God’s extravagant love to the lonely and the poor. God Bless You! Your support & prayers go a long way to help many in our community who are struggling or have very little. Many times when we are called for a home visit, the request is for very little help when the family needs much more…furniture, fans, smoke alarms. They are extremely grateful when we are able to provide more than they expected due to your support and that of the community. Their heartfelt hugs, tears and gratitude belong to you who make the sacrifices to help them. The SVdP meeting is Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 pm in the Education Center. Join us if you would like to learn more about SVdP. Special Needs (ext. 209): Pantry: Canned or Packaged Chicken, Tuna, Soups, Ravioli, Chili, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Kernel Corn, Pinto Beans, Refried Beans, Peas, Carrots, Mac & Cheese; Peanut Butter, Spaghettios, Pasta, Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers, Oatmeal, Cereal

PRAY FOR: Kayci Sprouse, Rachel Hernandez, Martin Garza

You may also write in the names in the book in the Narthex. We pray for them at every Mass.

Sanctuary Candle

A Sanctuary Candle burns in the Church and the Chapel to indicate the presence of our Lord. The candle burns for 14 days and then is replaced by a new candle. If you would like to donate a candle in memory of a loved one or as a thanksgiving offering (“on the occasion of…”In honor of…,”) please contact the parish office. The name(s) or occasion will be listed in the Sunday bulletin. We ask for a $15 donation.

A warm St. Martin de Porres welcome

to all Visitors and Newcomers!

Please register by visiting the Parish Office.

We would love to see you at our Summer Small Group, Summit nights, or Capture the Flag nights events. Following are the dates for all these events. You can also find more info about these and other events on the parish website. Summer Small Group Dates (From 6-7:15 pm in the Great Room): 8/5, 8/19 Summit Nights (In the Church directly after 5 pm Mass until 7:30): 7/26, 8/16 Capture the Flag Nights (Meets in the circle drive in front of Church at 6:30 pm): 8/18 Kevin Kapchinski Director of Faith Formation

St. Martin de Porres Day Retreat

“Prayer & Temperament”

Different Prayer Forms for Different Personality Types Using the

Myers Briggs by Beverly Collin

Assistant Director at Cedarbrake

Saturday, August 29, 2016 9:00 am—2:00 pm SMdP Parish Hall

Registration Per Person $10.00 (Includes Lunch)

Registration Required Call the Church Office

512-858-5667

Sponsored by Mary & Martha Ministry

Prayer Blanket Ministry

Help create blankets and or donate blanket supplies

July 30th @ 6:30pm Great Room of the Education Center

Supplies Needed: Crib-size Quilt Batting, Fleece material - 1 1/2 yards long, Cotton Fabric in Solids or Appropriate Prints - 1 1/2 yards long, Washable Yarn in Sport or Worsted Weight, 5/8" Wide White Ribbon, and White Thread.

Feria de Ministerios San Martín de Porres tendrá una Feria de Ministerios el Domingo, 9 de Agosto después de la Misa de 1:30 donde miembros de la parroquia tendrán oportunidad de preguntar o de ofreserse para servir en uno de los siguientes ministerios; Lector (Ministero de la Palabra) Ujier (Ministerio de Hospitalidad) Ministro Extraordinario de Comunión (Ministerio de Comunión) Monogio (Ministerio de servicio del Altar) Coro (Ministerio de Música) Esperamos su interés y participación en este evento donde puede ofrecer su talentos para la Parroquia.

MSSION 2015 TRIP Eighteen of our young people went to San Juan, TX and changed hearts, minds, and dwelling places. They came back with a greater vigor and passion that they brought with them as a result of the great work that God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit is doing in them.

Here they stand in front of the statue of St. Martin de Porres in the National Basilica of our Lady of San Juan del Valle.

The Sanctuary Candles will burn from Saturday, July 25 thru Friday, August 7 in honor of: Church Teresa & Harry Klar Donna & David Inman Chapel: Brad & Kate Beless and Family Donna & David Inman

READINGS & MASSES 7/25-8/2/2015

Saturday 7/25 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 5:00 pm— +Scarlet Rose Martinez Sunday 7/26 2 Kgs 4:42-44;Ps 145:10-11, 15-18; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15 8:15 am — NFP Medical Professionals 11:00 am— +Suzie Chapa 1:30 pm— SMdP Parishioners 5:00 pm— +Randy Charba Family Monday 7/27 Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday 7/28 Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-43 5:30 pm— +Walter Teltovst Wednesday 7/29 Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 5:30 pm— Rollie Newman Thursday 7/30 Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-53 5:30 pm— +John Kovach Friday 7/31 Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 12:00 pm — +Randy Charba Family Saturday 8/1 Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 5:00 pm— +Joe & Agnes Rosipal Sunday 8/2 Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 8:15 am — +Joseph M. Kovach 11:00 am— +Mike Perryman 1:30 pm— SMdP Parishioners 5:00 pm— +Randy Charba Family

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: St. Martha Thursday: St. Peter Chrysologus Friday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Saturday: St. Alphonsus Liguori; First Saturday

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURER FY 7/1/15—6/30/16

Envelopes, loose checks, and cash. Offertory—July 18-19, 2015 $ 6,899

Mass Attendance: 849

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Online Giving via WeShare!

Our parish uses an Online Giving system called WeShare that is strengthening stewardship as well as making it easier for members to support our parish. If you would like to enroll, please visit our web page www.stmartindp.org and click on the WeShare link.

If you have any questions about the program or setting up your account, don’t hesitate to call our parish office at 512-858-5667.

All collections are on WeShare, including Registration fees for Faith Formation classes.

Parish Financial Council

Special thanks to Glenn Rosilier and David Boone for their years of service on the Parish Finance Council. In their term they established the Finance Council norms, developed the annual budget, created the parish financial reports format, kept the Parish finances compliant with Diocesan requirements, and helped grow the Parish’s financial strength. We have been blessed to have had the counsel of such strong, faithful stewards! Picture Note: The verdict is still out as to what Glenn will venture into next, but he is all smiles! David is now serving on the Parish New Facilities Building Committee, he is thinking!