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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas First Sunday of Advent

As of 11/14/2016:

Campaign Goal: $2,526,000.00

Amount Pledged to Date: $ 2,465,132.60

Amount Paid to Date: $1,697,153.04

Pledges/One-time Donations: 524

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 7:00pm... Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting & Potluck, Bishops Hall

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 6:00pm... RCIA, DC Cafeteria

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 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

Weekly Calendar

Ave Maria Gift Shop Hours of Operation

Wednesday-Saturday 11am-1pm Sundays 11am-2pm

A volunteer ministry of Saint Mary Cathedral

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. There 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. Rosary at 6:30pm; light refresh-ments. For more information contact Margaret Myers at 512-689-7911.

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

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:

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

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

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.

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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†

Mass Intentions

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 Ballester-os-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. David McGuire LT Nicholas Naquin Capt. Mary E. Boyle Capt. Lawrence McNamara Sgt. Kenneth A. Saffell PFC Andrew DiCarlo 1LT Patrick McPhee Capt. Sean Snook 1LT Cory Houck Christopher Mercado, USAF LT Ladd Spears, USN HN2 Jinuel Jehlen Capt. Chris Morrow Sgt. William Speer HM3 Joseph Jehlen Ensign Evan Moses Spec 4 Chris Trevino 1LT Patrick Kuiper LT Shane Moses Christopher Ty Trevino CPL Christopher Madere LCPL Eric E. Muñoz

and for those who have died

Next Sunday’s Second

Collection

December 3-4, 2016 Saint Vincent de Paul Society

Thank you for your generosity!

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.)

Stewardship of Treasure

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 Wise 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.

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 celticculturalcenter@gmail.com On the dates of the shows, administrators will not

be checking emails; please refer to FAQ’s section.

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas First Sunday of Advent

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: 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: 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.

SANCTUARY CANDLE In thanksgiving for the Madere Family

November 20-December 10, 2016

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 vetera-

nos 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.

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 jdrummond@smcaustin.org if you are professional local,

state or federal security, this would be a marvelous gift of time for our community.

Ave Maria Gift Shop, Sundays, 8:45-11:30am. Contact

Greg Vidal at gvidal@smcaustin.org or call 512-476-6182.

Gardening and Landscaping on the Cathedral grounds.

Call the Parish Office at 512-476-6182 and ask for Harlan.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Liturgical Minister Schedule

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

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!

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays from 7:00-

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

Liturgical Ministry Coordinators

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

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

Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Gary Porfirio

Sunday 8:00am Jesse Vielma

Sunday 9:30am Rudy Gonzales

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

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)

(open) J. Tybor (open)

November 26-27, 2016 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 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 EMHC EMHC

H2—Harry Crawford H2—Margaret Myers H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Juanita Tovar H2—Marsha Mitchell

C1—Jeanne Crawford C1—Ken Craig H3—Lee Smith H3—Randall Walker C1—Rosa Cervantes C1—F. Fuentes

C2—Martin Aleman C2—Steve Dickman H4—Mike Nicklaus H4—L. J. Smith C2—C. G. Sanchez C2—

C1—Rudy Gonzales H5 Choir—Jose Poutou

C2—John Posey C1—James Arrington C3—Hee-Jung Kim C2—John Donatucci

C4—Brett Cranford C3—Larry Morris

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister C4—Charlene Morris

December 3-4, 2016 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 Cherilyn Young Greg Vrana John Posey John Donatucci Rosario Nava Sadie Pack

Teresa Pione Stephen Dickman Michelle Estep Rosy Jalifi Rosa Cervantes Mario Garcia

EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC EMHC

H2—Harry Crawford H2—Louise Porfirio H2—Deacon H2—Deacon H2—Rosa Cervantes H2—F. Fuentes

C1—Julie Gray C1—Margaret Myers H3—Phyllis Patrick H3—John Donatucci C1—Juanita Tovar C1—M. Dusterhoff

C2—Jim Gray C2—Steve Dickman H4—John Posey H4—Rosy Jalifi C2—C. G. Sanchez C2—

C1—David Matocha H5 Choir—E. Guevara

C2—Jaga Murphy C1—Ali McGraw C3—Vanessa Matocha C2—Rachel Cortez

C4—Edna Dunger C3—Charlene Morris

H=Host Minister C=Chalice Minister C4—Larry Morris

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Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas First Sunday of Advent

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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.

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.

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 cfkcoats@jlaustin.org, 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: cfkcoats@jlaustin.org. Sitio Web: www.jlaustin.org/coats.

Catholic Faith Formation

CFF Class Schedule for November: Sunday, Nov. 27—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 rkolb@austin.rr.com for more information. Cost is $140 per couple. (This course also fulfills the diocesan NFP requirement for marriage prep.")

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 tnejs@aol.com, or 512-837-3658.

Mary the New Eve: Heaven’s Strategy for Spiritual Warfare will be presented Dec. 2-3, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, Buda, by the Fullness of Truth 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 celebra-tion of Jesus’ birth at Christmas.” (Bishop Vásquez) For tickets and information, visit www.fullnessoftruth.org.

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Rector……………..Very Reverend Tim Nolt

Parochial Vicars……..Reverend Hai Nguyen Reverend Jayaraju Polishetty

Deacons……………….Deacon Vince Boyle Deacon Guadalupe Rodriquez

Business Administrator...………Greg Vidal

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 i

Organist and Wedding Music Coordinator Dr. Brooks Whitmore

Principal………….....……….Robert LeGros

Cathedral Staff

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

Phone Numbers

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Vocation Discernment

Cathedral School

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.

High School Men’s Discernment Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:00-8:30pm in St. William Par ish Rectory, 1105 Deer Run, Round Rock. Call 512-255-4473.

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. Joseph 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 Mao-tx@sistersofmary.org or visit www.sistersofmary.org.

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.

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.