Fourth Sunday of Lent March 2, 2008 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. — Psalm 23:1
University Catholic Center
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on March 8! This will begin Spring Break as well. Mass times will change. Only two masses will be held on March 9: 10:30 am and 8:00 pm only Sunday, March 9! UCC will be closed March 10 through March 14 No Daily Mass Triduum Sign ups Many people are needed to help make our Triduum services - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil - prayerful and meaningful. Please consider helping out as Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, or other areas needing help. Sign-up sheets are next to the large cross in the atrium. Thank you! Be a part of UCC history! Help us capture the rich history of the UCC through the restoration of the UCC archives in the anniversary scrap-book project. We need volunteers to help us document, organize, and create scrapbooks of the history of the UCC. Please contact Vanessa Mena at 512-476-7351 x23 or
[email protected] by March 9.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:
Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45
BLACK BAG TODAY Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a worldwide lay organization of Christian men and women, young and old of every race and color, numbering 875,000, operates stores in the Diocese of Austin, which sell used clothing, furniture and appliances donated by individuals. Proceeds from the stores, along with some donated materials, are used to assist families in financial crises. www.ssvdp.org
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Fr. Hecker Quote of the Week:
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I feel like affirming, in the spirit of the young man that Christ made to see, for this I know that the Church has the life my heart is thirsting for and that my spirit is in great need of.
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The Scrutinies This weekend, the Church celebrates the second of three scrutinies with the Elect - those who are preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. We pray for our Elect: Aliya Baig, Chi Elliott, Jaime Fink, Andrew Hui, Nancy Ngo, Femi Olasupo, Adam Shendelman, Vivian Xue. These prayers are to assist them in their preparation for the Easter Sacraments and make them firm their commitment as they enter the Church. Please keep them, as well as our Candidates for Full Communion, Juan Camarillo and Nicholas Chu, in your prayers..
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Everyone is invited to the UCC Lenten Soup Suppers which are held from 6:30-7:30 pm Fridays during Lent. Come join us for a simple meal, a social justice message and wonderful fellowship. Please bring a bowl and a spoon, and some bread to share. We are in need of 3 or 4 cooks each week to make a meatless soup, to serve about 20-30. If you are interested in preparing a soup for one of the Fridays, please contact Michael Burkhart at
[email protected].
UCC FUNCTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Week of March 2, 2008 •Monday Mar. 3 ∗ 12:05 pm Mass ∗ 6:30 pm Social Justice ∗ 7 pm RCIA ∗ 7:30 pm CLFL
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Tuesday Mar. 4 ∗ 12:30 pm Mass ∗ 7 pm Confirmation ∗ 7 pm UGAP ∗ 7 pm Catholicism 101
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Wednesday Mar. 5 ∗ 12:05 pm Mass ∗ 7 pm Men of Virtue (MOV) ∗ 7 pm STRONG Officers ∗ 8 pm STRONG
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Thursday Mar. 6 ∗ 12:30 pm Mass ∗ 7 pm Compass ∗ 7:30 pm LA-44 Work ∗ 8 pm Adoration
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Friday Mar. 7 ∗ 12:05 pm Mass ∗ 4:30 pm ICC ∗ 5:30 pm Rosary * 6 pm Stations of the Cross ∗ 6 pm Korean Student Assoc ∗ 6:30 pm Soup Supper
BE TRANSFORMED! Many of our community were just that this past weekend as they attended the 44th Longhorn Awakening in Jarrell. Sixty-two retreatants plus over 100 staffers spent time in worship and praise and fellowship being “transformed” into more loving and open children of God. Ask around, they will be happy to tell you about it! It's CROP Walk time again. The 30th annual CROP Walk will be held this afternoon at Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park. Your generous support of our walkers is greatly appreciated. If you are not walking, please welcome walkers who are seeking your support. Carbos for Christ All are invited for food and fellowship at 12:30 pm on Wednesdays in the Atrium. $3.00 suggested donation. This is such a wonderful meal, it was written up in the Daily Texan! You don’t want to miss out. 2
Catholicism 101! Catholicism 101 meets to study the sacraments and how we celebrate our Catholic faith. Everyone is welcome to join us on Tuesday nights at 7 pm in the St. Mark's Room. For more info contact Kraft at
[email protected] . University Graduate Students & Professionals UGAP is a group of postcollege age people who share and live the love of Christ in community through worship, faith formation, social service, spiritual development and fellowship. We meet on Tuesdays at 7 pm in the Mother Teresa Room.
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Saturday Mar. 8 Sunday Mar. 9 5th Sunday of Lent ∗ 9 am RE Classes MT, SF SMt; SMk, BSMT; STML * 7 pm RCIA Dismissal MT
The blind man not only gained his sight, but a new way of life. How has Jesus changed your life? Guys--you want to exercise your spiritual muscle? All men are invited to join us as we look at what it means to be Men of Virtue on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the St Matthew Room. As Men of Virtue, we're called not just to do the "right thing" but to really develop an attitude of the Gospels. What? You're not perfect yet? Good. Come and work out with us. Men of Virtue, Wednesdays, 7 pm St. Matthew Room.