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DAY DATE TIME ENG/ESP LOCATION MASS INTENTIONSat 09/02 8:00 AM Eng Chapel † Georgia & Michael Valko 5:30 PM Eng Church † Brittany Maria MikesSunday 09/03 8:30 AM Esp Church † Teresa Martinez 11:00 AM Eng Church † Chad Austin LaBorde 5:00 PM Eng Church All Parishioners of Santa CruzMon 09/04 7:00 AM Eng Chapel No MassTue 09/05 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Gloria ShepardWed 09/06 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Robert Isaac Sanchez, Jr.Thu 09/07 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Petra Solis Ramirez 7:30 PM Esp Church † Feligonio OrtizFri 09/08 8:00 AM Eng Church † Brittany Maria MikesSat 09/09 5:30 PM Eng Church All Parishioners of Santa CruzSunday 09/10 8:30 AM Esp Church † Jose Covarrubias 11:00 AM Eng Church † John E. Riojas 5:00 PM Eng Church † Sister Maria Teresa de Lisieux

Note that a Mass in English is celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Tuesdays at the Seton Hays Chapel.

Mass Intentions: September 2-10, 2017

You can find the Reflection of the Week, our Weekly Calendar of Events

and the bulletins posted at: www.santacruzcc.orgUsted puede encontrar la Reflexión de la Semana,

nuestro Calendario de Eventos semanal y el boletín en: www.santacruzcc.org

Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Vigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMon: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30,

or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Labor Day

Tue: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37Wed: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44Thu: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11Fri: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6;

Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sat: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 St. Peter Claver

Sun: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANALunes: 1 Tes 4:13-18; Sal 96 (95):1, 3-5, 11-13; Lc

4:16-30, o las lecturas de la Misa “Por la santificación del trabajo” Dia del Trabajo

Martes: 1 Tes 5:1-6, 9-11; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Lc 4:31-37

Miércoles: Col 1:1-8; Sal 52 (51):10-11; Lc 4:38-44Jueves: Col 1:9-14; Sal 98 (97):2-6; Lc 5:1-11Viernes: Miq 5:1-4a o Rom 8:28-30; Sal 13 (12):6;

Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] La Natividad de la Santísima Virgen Maria

Sábado: Col 1:21-23; Sal 54 (53):3-4, 6, 8; Lc 6:1-5 San Pedro Claver

Domingo: Ez 33:7-9; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

PARISH FINANCES/FINANZAS

PARISH AttENdANCE/AtENdENCIA

SECOND COLLECTIONS/SEGUNDA COLECTA

August 27th - Sunday CollectionWeekly Budget ...................................................$26,346Actual Collection .................................................$17,371Variance (Under Budget) ......................... (–$8,975)

New FY 2018 Year to Date Budget .....................$210,768New FY 2018 Year to Date Collection .................$199,151Year-to-date Budget (Under Budget) .....(–$11,617)

This Week ....................................... Parish Debt ReductionNext Week ....................................... No Second Collection

Church Attendance: (08/27/17) [Hurricane Harvey] ............................................1,232

(Saturday 5:30PM: 215; Sunday: 8:30 AM: 380; 11AM: 350; 5PM: 287)

PRAYER REQUESTS / PETICIONES DE ORACIÓNPlease pray for our parishioners who are serving in the military:

Favor de orar por nuestros feligreses que están en el servicio militar:

We continually update our list of parishioners serving in the military. Please call Alma Tamayo in the church office so that we can have an accurate list of active military personnel who are parishioners at Santa Cruz. Thank you.

SSG Joshua Wood, husband of Cynthia Wood,Veronica Hinojosa, daughter of John & Mary Hinojosa,

Andrew DiCarlo, son of David & Jacquelyn DiCarlo,Victoria Lara Mojica, granddaughter of Rudy & Juanita Lara,

Joshua Andrade, son of Jesse & Rose Andrade

RELIGION DEFINEDI do not know how philosophers may ultimately define religion; but from Micah to James it has been defined as service to one’s fellow human rendered by following the great rule of justice and mercy, of wisdom and righteousness.

—Theodore Roosevelt

DEFINICIÓN DE RELIGIÓNNo sé cómo los filósofos finalmente definan la religión; pero desde Miqueas hasta Santiago ha sido definida como un servicio a nuestros semejantes realizado en seguimiento a la gran regla de la justicia y la misericordia, de la sabiduría y la rectitud.

—Theodore Roosevelt

Attention All Ministries!!Please check your organization mailbox in the main office for copies of the New Parish Facility Usage Guidelines and paperwork for your organization to complete!!! If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Pecuch at (512) 422-1485.

¡Atención Ministerios y Organizaciones!

Por favor revise el buzón de correo de su organización, en la oficina principal de la Iglesia, donde encontrara copias del nuevo formulario y guía para el Uso de las Insta-laciones de la Parroquia, ¡lo que su orga-nización necesita completar! Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con Barbara Pecuch al (512) 422-1485. Welcome! ~ ¡Bienvenidos! /

New Members to Santa Cruz!We are so grateful for our New Parishioners. If you know them, please help us welcome them! Below are the New Members for the previous weeks:

Démosles las bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros:

Priscilla GuajardoWilliam & Lorie Reyna

Mitchell & Rosanne Sepulveda

El Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Catolico les hace la cordial invitación a promover los valores humanos y cristianos católicos en las familias. El programa consiste en cuatro etapas basadas en los aspectos fun-damentales de la formación de la familia, la formación religiosa, conyugal, la educación y el compromiso comunitario. Inscríbete hoy después de esta Misa o llamando a Lucy & Agustin Marquez al (512) 799-2345.

Weekly ScheduleThe schedule below lists events that all parishioners are generally invited to. To reserve your parish event, contact Barbara Pecuch at (512) 422-1485. For a more complete schedule, please view our calendar online at: http://www.santacruzcc.org/ or check the day’s events posted at our parish office.

ACTIvITY/MEETING: ROOM RESERvED LOCATION: fROM:

MONDAy, SEpTEMbER 4SCCS-8th Grade ELA Class ....... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC Room)San Juan Chapel cleaning ...... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....Our Lady of San Juan ChapelAdult Sacramental Preparation Class ................... 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth room)Grupo de Oración El Buen Pastor ........................ 6:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....Deane Hall & PAC321 (SHMC Room)Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.TUESDAy, SEpTEMbER 5SCCS-8th Grade ELA Class ....... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC Room)Boy Scouts ................................. 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED200; ED203-ED205CHRP (English Women) .............. 6:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED208Prayer & Life workshop ............. 6:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth Room)KoC Officer/Director Meeting ..... 7:00 pm-10:00 p.m. ..PAC301 (K.O.C. Room)Sacred Heart Men’s Club Meeting................ 7:00 pm-8:00 p.m. ....PAC321 (SHMC Room) & kitchenEducation Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.WEDNESDAy, SEpTEMbER 6SCCS-8th Grade ELA Class ....... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC Room)San Juan Chapel cleaning ...... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....Our Lady of San Juan ChapelHoly Cross Festival Planning meeting ................... 6:30 pm-8:30 p.m. ....PAC321 (SHMC Room)Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.THURSDAy, SEpTEMbER 7Rehearsal................................... 10:00 am-11:00 a.m. Virgen de San Juan ChapelSCCS-8th Grade ELA Class ....... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC Room)SCCS Faculty Meeting ............... 3:15 pm-4:30 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth room)Youth Choir Practice .................. 5:45 pm-8:45 p.m. ....Choir LoftRCIA ........................................... 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth Room)Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.

Grupo Preciosísima Sangre de Cristo ..................... 11:00 pm-3:00 a.m. ..Our Lady of San Juan ChapelFRIDAy, SEpTEMbER 8Altar Society Church cleaning .... 7:00 am-9:30 a.m. ....ChurchWedding .................................... 10:00 am-11:00 a.m. Virgen de San Juan ChapelSCCS-8th Grade ELA Class ....... 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. PAC321 (SHMC Room)San Juan Chapel cleaning ...... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....Our Lady of San Juan ChapelWedding Rehearsal ................... 5:00 pm-6:00 p.m. ....ChurchCovenant of Love ....................... 6:00 pm-10:00 p.m. ..Deane Hall; PAC301 (KOC room) & kitchenMarriage Preparation - Agape ... 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED206 & ED207Wedding Rehearsal ................... 6:00 pm-7:00 p.m. ....ChurchMFCC-Junta de la Mesa Directiva .................... 6:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED214Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.SATURDAy, SEpTEMbER 9SVDP Food Bank Distribution .... 8:00 am-9:00 a.m. ....St. Vincent de Paul PantryQuince Workshop ...................... 8:30 am-12:00 p.m. ..ED120 (Youth Room)SVDP Meeting ............................ 9:00 am-11:00 a.m. ..PAC321 (SHMC Room)Wedding .................................... 10:00 am-11:00 a.m. ChurchWedding .................................... 2:00 pm-3:30 p.m. ....ChurchRE(tentative) Retreat .................. 4:00 pm-11:00 p.m. ..Deane Hall; PAC301, 321 & kitchenGrupo Juvenil ............................. 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED211Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.SUNDAy, SEpTEMbER 10RE Registrations ........................ 8:00 am-2:00 p.m. ....ED120(Youth room)MFC-Ambientación .................... 9:30 am-12:30 p.m. ..Deane Hall; PAC321 & kitchenBingo ......................................... 2:00 pm-5:30 p.m. ....Deane Hall & kitchenLegion de Maria ......................... 1:30 pm-5:00 p.m. ....PAC321 (SHMC Room)Middle School Youth Night ......... 5:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth room)Education Bldg. Closed for Cleaning ................ 9:15 pm-11:45 p.m. ..Education Bldg.

September 2 & 3, 2017 / 2 y 3 de septiembre, 2017Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sept. 2-3 22nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeJesus knew that he would face the cross. Like Jesus life will bring us to difficult places and we will face obstacles. Sometimes on our path of discipleship the obstacles are within us: I‘m not gifted; I don’t have the time, I am homebound. Sometimes the cross we are asked to carry is very near to us: praying for someone who annoys us; taking the time to recycle; finding and buying fair trade products; learning about Church teaching on an issue that troubles us. What cross is yours to carry this week?

Septiembre 2-3 22ndo Domingo del Tiempo OrdinarioJesús supo que enfrentaría la cruz. Como a Jesús, la vida nos traerá difi-cultades y enfrentaremos obstáculos. Algunas veces, en nuestro camino de discipulado los obstáculos se encuentran dentro de nosotros: no tengo talento; no tengo tiempo, no puedo salir de casa. Algunas veces la cruz que se nos pide cargar está a nuestro alcance: orar por alguien que nos molesta; tomarnos la molestia de reciclar; encontrar y comprar produc-tos de comercio justo; aprender sobre las enseñanzas de la Iglesia sobre un asunto que nos preocupa ¿Cuál es la cruz que cargara esta semana?

LA CoMUNIDAD DE SANtA CRUz LES INVItA A LA

MISA DE SANACIÓNCelebrada por el Padre Amado Ramos

En la Iglesia Católica Santa Cruz

Jueves, 7 de septiembre, 2017 7:30 p.m. en la Iglesia

Una Misa para orar por la salud de los enfermos. Jesús nos quiere completamente sanos: de alma, cuerpo y espíritu. Así que ven con el corazón lleno de fe. ¡Jesús está Vivo y es nuestro sanador! ¡Invita a tu familia y amistades a este Encuentro con el Señor!

Jesús dijo al leproso postrado a sus pies:“¡Levántate y vete, tu fe te ha sanado!”

Lucas 17,16-19

rELIGIOUS EDUCATION OffICE hOUrS/hOrArIO DE EDUCACIóN rELIGIOSASeptember 4-10, 2017

Monday (Lunes): ............................................. 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Tues. & Thurs. (Martes y Jueves): ..................... 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Wednesday (Miércoles): .................................. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Fri.-Sun. (Viernes a Domingo): ..........Office closed/Oficina CerradaWe are also available by appointment outside of the posted hours.

Please contact us at (512) 312-2520 to make arrangements.

RELIGIOUS EdUCAtION/EdUCACION RELIGIOSA: K-12 ~ YOUtH ~ AdULt RE & FAItH ENRICHMENt

Catechist, Catechist Aides & RE Volunteers! Praise God our com-munity and Parish is growing and we will be able to share our faith with so many parish children & youths. Please consider answering the call to serve and share your faith with our parish Religious Education Program. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact the RE Office. Religious Education will begin in September.

¡Catequistas, asistentes de catequista y voluntarios(as)! Alabado sea Dios, nuestra comunidad y parroquia está creciendo y podremos com-partir nuestra fe con muchos niños(as) de la parroquia y con la juventud. Por favor considere contestar el llamado a servir y a compartir su fe en nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa parroquial. Si usted está interesado(a) en inscribirse como voluntario(a) o quisiera más infor-mación, póngase en contacto con la oficina de Educación Religiosa. Las clases comenzarán en septiembre.

• • • • • • • • •Registration Is Now open to All Parish Families! You can come to register during posted office hours to register your children. Please contact the RE Office for more information.

¡La Inscripción para todas las Familias ya está Abierta! Se estarán inscribiendo durante las horas de oficina ya publicadas (arriba). Por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina para más información.

• • • • • • • • •Reconciliation & First Communion Preparation - Traditionally chil-dren celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (First Confession) and First Communion in the second grade. For their preparation, children attend Religious Education for two years (1st grade & 2nd grade). The first year is traditionally 1st grade and the second, 2nd grade, is continued preparation for the sacraments and the celebration. Older children who have not celebrated the sacraments and need to prepare participate in the RCIA for Children Program. Register for Religious Education to get your child ready to celebrate the sacraments.

Reconciliación y Preparación de Primera Comunión - los niños celebran tradicionalmente el Sacramento de la Reconciliación (Prim-era Confesión) y la Primera Comunión en el segundo grado. Para su preparación, los niños atienden Educación Religiosa por dos años (1er grado y 2do grado). El primer año tradicionalmente consiste de estudiantes del 1er grado y el segundo, del 2do grado. Es una prepara-ción continua para los sacramentos y la celebración. Niños mayores de edad que no han celebrado sus sacramentos y necesitan prepararse, participan en el programa para niños de RICA. Inscriba a sus niños en Educación Religiosa para prepararlos a celebrar estos sacramentos.

• • • • • • • • •Confirmation - A minimum of two years, traditionally 8th grade and 9th grade, of formal religious education in a parish precedes the Con-firmation Preparation Program at Santa Cruz. Students who attend their 8th and 9th grade years will enter into the Confirmation Preparation Program in their 10th grade year. If a student did not attend 8th grade, the RE Staff will work with parents to place the child in appropriate classes. These guidelines are in accordance with the Diocese of Austin. Register for Religious Education to get your child ready to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation.

rELIGIOUS EDUCATIONCoordinators: JoAnna Rubio & Delia Blanco,

REoffice-santacruz@austin.rr.com

Confirmación - el programa de preparación para la Confirmación en Santa Cruz se antecede con un mínimo de dos años, tradicionalmente el 8vo y 9no grados, en Educación Religiosa formal en una parroquia. Los estudiantes que atienden los grados de 8vo y 9no entrarán en el programa de Preparación para Confirmación, al tercer año, o en el 10mo grado. Si un estudiante no atendió el 8vo grado, el coordinador de DRE/Secundaria trabajará con los padres para colocar al joven en las clases apropiadas. Estas guías van de acuerdo con la Diócesis de Austin. Inscriba a su niño(a) en Educación Religiosa para prepararlo(a) a celebrar el Sacramento de Confirmación.

• • • • • • • • •Calling all 1st Graders!! First grade is the first year for preparation to celebrate the sacraments of reconciliation and First Communion. Register for Religious Education so you can begin your preparation to celebrate the sacraments. Call the RE Office or come by during our posted hours for more information. RELIGIOUS ED (K-12TH GRADES)

¡Estamos llamando a todos los Estudiantes de 1er grado! El primer grado es el primer año de preparación para celebrar los Sacramentos de Reconciliación y de Primera Comunión. Inscríbalos en Educación Religiosa para que puedan comenzar su preparación para celebrar estos sacramentos. Llame a la oficina de Educación Religiosa o pase a la oficina durante las horas fijadas para más información.

• • • • • • • • •Calling all 8th Graders!! Eighth grade is the first year for preparation to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. Register for Religious Educa-tion so you can begin your preparation to celebrate the sacraments. Call the RE Office or come by during our posted hours for more information.

¡Estamos llamando a todos los Estudiantes del 8vo grado! El octavo grado es el primer año de preparación para celebrar el Sacramento de Confirmación. Inscríbase para Educación Religiosa y así usted podrá comenzar su preparación para celebrar los sacramentos. Llame a la oficina de Educación Religiosa o pase por nuestra oficina durante las horas fijadas para más información.

Religious Education for Students K-12th Grades will begin: Sunday, Sept. 24th; Monday, Sept. 25th; and Wednesday, Sept. 27th.

Educación Religiosa para estudiantes de Kínder al grado 12, co-menzará: el domingo, 24 de septiembre; lunes, 25 de septiembre; y miércoles, 27 de septiembre.

Important Upcoming Youth Dates:

September 10th - Youth NightSeptember 24th - Family Youth Night

YOUTh MINISTrYYouth Coordinator: Alex Smith, (512) 789-0182,

asmith.scym@gmail.com

Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Vigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Dear parishioners,Our thoughts have been directed toward the damage to people and

property that began late Friday, Aug. 24 when Hurricane Harvey hit the coast near Corpus Christi. Over these past days we have pictures communicated by the media of the caring efforts of first-responders and neighbors who have come together to give help and comfort. We shall hear of the effects of this storm for many years. Some persons have lost their lives and others all of their property.

Thank you for your generous offering of prayers and help. During the course of the year, we ask for contributions to Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities of Central Texas. Over these past days and for the time to come these agencies of our Catholic Faith will offer the much-needed aid that will enable all those who are effected to begin to rebuild their lives and homes. Let us continue to turn to Our Lord in prayer.

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.”“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Matthew 5:4,7Mercifully hear the prayers of your people, we ask you O Lord,

and mercifully deliver us for the glory of your Holy Name. Amen.***

Our Parish Festival is two weeks away! This is an opportunity for all of us to work together to advance our parish in both financial resources and in the building of our community. Please arrange your personal schedule so that you can participate in this important event and invite your family and friends.

Let us pray that our Parish Festival will be an event that is both profitable and well attended.

o God, you made holy the Cross of your only begotten Son by his precious blood. May we always rejoice in honoring the Holy Cross and receive your ever-present protection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your Pastor,

Father David.

LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR/CARTA DE NUESTRO PARROCO

Queridos Feligreses,Nuestros pensamientos se han dirigido hacia el daño a personas y

bienes que comenzó el último viernes, 24 de agosto, cuando el huracán Harvey golpea la costa cerca de Corpus Christi. Durante estos últimos días hemos tenido imágenes comunicadas por los medios de comunicación de los esfuerzos de cuidado por los servicios de emergencia y vecinos que se han reunido para dar ayuda y consuelo a los afectados. Escucharemos sobre los efectos de esta tormenta por muchos años. Algunas personas han perdido sus vidas y otros todo lo que poseían.

Gracias por ofrecer tan generosamente sus oraciones y ayuda. Durante el transcurso del año, les pedimos sus contribuciones a Catholic Relief Services y Catholic Charities of Central Texas. Durante estos últimos días y en el futuro, estas agencias de nuestra Fe Católica ofrecerán la ayuda necesaria que permitirá a todos aquellos que fueron afectados, comenzar a reconstruir sus vidas y hogares. Sigamos rogando a nuestro Señor en nuestras oraciones.

“Bienaventurados los que lloran, porque serán consolados.”“Bienaventurados los compasivos, porque obtendrán misericordia”.

Mateo 5:4,7Oh Señor te pedimos que escuches misericordiosamente las suplicas

de tu pueblo, y que nos lleves a la gloria de tu Santo Nombre. Amén.***

¡Nuestro Festival parroquial será en dos semanas! Es una oportunidad para todos nosotros de poder trabajar juntos para adelantar a nuestra parroquia en ambos, recursos financieros y en la unificación de nuestra comunidad. Por favor planee su horario personal para darse tiempo de participar en este importante evento y no se les olvide invitar a sus fa-miliares y amistades.

Oremos para que nuestro Festival Parroquial sea ¡un evento bien at-endido y exitoso!

oh Dios, santificaste la Santa Cruz con la preciosísima sangre de Tu Unigénito Hijo, Jesucristo. Te pedimos que siempre nos regocijemos al honrar a la Santa Cruz y que siempre recibamos Tu protección omnipres-ente. Por medio de Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

Su Párroco,

Padre David.

2017 Holy Cross Festival /Festival Santa Cruz 2017September 16-17

The Holy Cross Festival is in two weekends. Members of the Festival Committee will be in the Narthex after all Masses this weekend and next weekend to collect tickets, sell raffle tickets, pre-sale carnival wristbands for unlimited rides and signup volunteers.

If you or your organization are interested in volunteering, please contact the Holy Cross Festival committee at: santacruzevents1100@gmail.com.

16 y 17 de septiembreEl Festival Santa Cruz será en dos semanas. Miembros del Comité del Festival estarán en la entrada principal de la Iglesia, después de todas las Misas este fin de semana y el próximo, para recoger los boletos vendidos, vender boletos de rifa y brazaletes, cuales proveen acceso a las atracciones y juegos sin límite. También podrá registrarse como voluntario.

Si usted o su organización se interesan en participar como volun-tarios, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Comité del Festival Santa Cruz, en: santacruzevents1100@gmail.com.

September 2 & 3, 2017 / 2 y 3 de septiembre, 2017Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Vigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Statement of Bishop Joe S. Vásquez and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin

Concerning the Catastrophic Effects of Hurricane Harvey

Together with our brother bishops, we urge all people of good will to be united with those suffering as a result of the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. We are deeply concerned about the parishes, communities and people that have been and will continue to be impacted by the storm. We urge all people to continue to follow the safety directives of the local emergency management officials. Even as the hurricane has been downgraded, some victims will feel the long-term effects of the of the storm system for years to come.We encourage the faithful of the Diocese of Austin to be spiritually united with the communities affected through prayer and support. Because we believe that “God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress” (Psalm 46:1), our neighbors require our resolve to help them in their time of need. Considering the unprecedented flooding and the disheartening circumstances in which our brothers and sisters find themselves, we are reminded that Jesus requires us to help our neighbors out of mercy and love (cf Luke 10:29-37).

Catholic Charities of Central Texas is coordinating our diocesan relief efforts. We encourage you to visit www.ccctx.org for more information on how to offer help and to provide financial assistance for the victims of the storm.

In Christ,

Most Rev. Daniel E. GarciaVicar GeneralAuxiliary BishopDiocese of Austin6225 Highway 290 EastAustin, TX 78723(512) 949-2401

Comunicado del Obispo Jose S. Vásquez y el Obispo Auxiliar Daniel E. García de Austin

Respecto a los Efectos Catastróficos del Huracán Harvey

Junto con nuestros hermanos obispos, urgimos a todas las personas de buena voluntad unirse a aquellos que sufren por los daños catastróficos causados por el Huracán Harvey. Estamos profundamente preocupados por las parroquias, comunidades y personas que han sido y seguirán siendo afectadas por la tormenta. Pedimos a toda la gente continuar siguiendo las directivas de seguridad de los oficiales del manejo de emergencias locales. Aunque el huracán haya bajado de categoría, algunas víctimas sufrirán los efectos a largo plazo del sistema de tormenta por años.Animamos a los fieles de la diócesis de Austin mantenerse espiritualmente unidos con las comunidades afectadas mediante la oración y el apoyo. Porque creemos que “Dios es nuestro amparo y fortaleza, nuestro pronto auxilio en las tribulaciones” (Salmo 46:2), nuestros prójimos necesitan nuestra determinación de ayudarlos en su momento de necesidad. Conside-rando las inundaciones sin precedentes y las desesperantes circunstancias en las cuales se encuentran nuestros hermanos y hermanas, se nos recuerda que Jesús nos pide ayudar a nuestro prójimo por misericordia y amor (cf Lucas 10:29-37).

Caridades Católicas del Centro de Texas está coordinando nuestros esfuerzos diocesanos de alivio. Los invitamos a visitar a: www.ccctx.org para obtener más información sobre cómo puede ofrecer ayuda y proveer asistencia económica a las víctimas de esta tormenta.

En Cristo,

Reverendísimo Daniel E. GarcíaVicario GeneralObispo AuxiliarDiócesis de Austin6225 Highway 290 EastAustin, TX 78723(512) 949-2401

News from the Principal’s DeskThe new school year began for our Santa Cruz Cardinals on Au-

gust 16th. These last few weeks have been busy ones as we learn new procedures and get back into the swing of things. Our Catholic school continues to grow as we welcomed 297 students in grades PK-3 through 8th grade for the 2017-2018 academic year.

This week we hosted a Curriculum Night for all school families. Parents sat in their child’s classes to hear about all of the interesting things they would be learning this year!

Our main focus right now is getting ready for our Parish Festival. We ask all parishioners to sell, sell, sell those great raffle tickets. We have five wonderful prizes this year from $5,000 down to $500. The school has a goal of selling $30,000 in tickets. If we do, I get to kiss a GOAT!!! I sure hope it’s a cute one!!

Let’s keep the people in the Houston and coastal areas in our prayers as they recover from Hurricane Harvey.

Have a blessed week,Mrs. Flanagan

SANtA CRUZ CAtHOLIC SCHOOL/ESCUELA CAtOLICA

Noticias del Escritorio de la DirectoraEl nuevo año escolar comenzó para nuestros Cardenales de Santa

Cruz el 16 de agosto. Estas últimas semanas han estado muy atareadas aprendiendo nuevos procedimientos y acoplándonos a la rutina. Nuestra escuela católica sigue creciendo al recibir 297 estudiantes del Pre-Kinder3 hasta el 8vo grado para el año 2017-2018.

Esta semana organizamos una noche de currículo para todas las familias escolares. Los padres se sentaron en las clases de sus hijos para escuchar sobre todas las cosas interesantes que estarán aprendi-endo este año.

Nuestro objetivo principal ahora son los preparativos para nuestro Festival Parroquial. Les pedimos a todos los feligreses vender, vender, y vender los boletos de la gran rifa. Tenemos cinco premios maravillosos este año de $500 hasta $5,000. La escuela tiene una meta de vender $30,000 en boletos. Si lo hacemos, ¡tendré que besar a una cabra!!! ¡Espero que sea una linda cabra!!

Hay que mantener a la gente de Houston y áreas costeras en nuestras oraciones para que se recuperen del huracán Harvey.

Bendiciones,Sra. Flanagan

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September 2 & 3, 2017 / 2 y 3 de septiembre, 2017Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week’s feature:On May 13, 1981, during the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Saint John Paul II miraculously survived three shots at point-blank range by a professional assassin. On the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt, he traveled to Fatima, Portugal to offer his gratitude to Mary as he was certain “it was a mother’s hand that guided the bullet’s path” and saved his life. He renewed his consecration to Mary and in his homily taught the importance of Marian consecration for all Catholics. As Saint Louis de Montfort writes in True Devotion to Mary, consecration to Jesus through Mary is “the surest, easiest, and most perfect means” to becoming a saint.

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COME AND SEE!Are you, or do you know anyone, who has not yet been baptized or was baptized in another Christian faith? Ever wondered why Catholics bless themselves with the sign of the cross, what they believe about communion, what’s up with all those saints and statues, and rosaries, and standing, sitting and kneeling? Why does Mary seem so important? Well, why not come and see and come and learn?

This year’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program begins on Thursday, September 7. There’s no cost, no obligation, no commitment necessary. In a series of friendly, informative and spiritually exciting classes we will explore the major things Catholics believe and why. We will learn more about the Mass and what is happening and why. Learn about prayer, scripture, sacraments and Church history, and much more.

Are you Catholic and interested in learning more about your faith? Would you be willing to be part of this program to be part of a faith community willing to journey with and support those interested in learning more about our faith? Now may be the moment that God is calling you to be part of an exciting ministry.

So, if you are currently a non-Catholic wanting to learn more about Catholicism, or a Catholic willing to be part of an exciting ministry, please call Sandy Dodson at (512) 213-4554 or Deacon John Kerrigan at (214) 886-8239. You may also email Deacon John at deaconjohnk@santacruzcc.org.

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There is only one person in sacred scripture who had the expe-rience of living with Jesus from birth through his Resurrection Mary, his Mother.

On Friday, Sept 8, Covenant of Love will celebrate the birth of Mary, our Mother, by hosting a special movie night in Deane Hall from 7-9pm. All parishioners are invited and free childcare is provided!

Full of Grace - The Story of Mary the Mother of JesusIn this beautiful movie, we see Mary now living her final days on earth, pondering her life with Jesus. Set ten years after the Resurrection, Mary eagerly awaits the return of the Apostle Peter from his apostolic journeys. Arriving at Mary’s home after years of traveling, preaching and narrowly escaping death, Peter ex-presses the overwhelming responsibility of preaching the Word amidst heresies and conflict.

Providing the strong encouragement that only a mother can, Mary helps Peter re-discover the truth that he is not leading, he is following, and walking in the light of God’s grace and strength.

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