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October 5th, 2008

Marriage Preparation Workshop November 14-15, 2008, Friday evening and all day Saturday at the UCC. Engaged couples and couples considering marriage are welcome. Registration form is on the UCC website (utcatholic.org). Click on “marriage prep” and follow the instructions. Questions? Contact Deacon John at 771.6627 (cell) or at [email protected].

Now is the time to join the Living Faith Society! The Living Faith Society is a generous group of individuals and families who contribute monthly to the UCC. We rely on this committed income to fund this ministry on a daily basis. We've recently experienced about a 10% decline in monthly giving through the Living Faith Society, which represents about $1,000 a month. We need your monthly support now more than ever! Now is the time to join the Living Faith Society! You can do so by visiting utcatholic.org/donate.php or by filling out a form that can be found next to the bulletins and placing it in the collection basket. If you have questions about monthly giving, please contact Amber Fogarty at [email protected] or 476-7351 x13. Our 100th Anniversary Weekend Celebration! The 100th Anniversary Weekend is quickly approaching! The UCC will be celebrating 100 years of Paulist ministry with a weekend of events on Saturday, Nov. 1st and Sunday, Nov. 2nd. Included in this special weekend will be 2 Masses of Thanksgiving (5:00 pm, Sat. celebrated by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston and Bishop Greg Aymond of Austin; and 10:30 am on Sun. celebrated by Bishop Emeritus John McCarthy), a Cocktail Reception and Gala on Nov. 1st, and a family-friendly picnic on Nov. 2nd! It's going to be a very special weekend in the UCC's history! Flyers with more information can be found at the Front Desk. For more information, please call or email Amber Fogarty at 476-7351 x13 or [email protected]. Have you bought your Gala table or tickets yet? Act soon, as the tables and tickets are selling quickly! You can buy tickets or RSVP for the picnic online at http://utcatholic.org/ or by placing a check in the collection basket (!!!write Gala tickets in the memo line!!!). Tickets are $150 each, and tables of eight are $2,000. Only 22 tables remain. Don't miss your chance!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:

Gal 1:6-12; Lk 10:25-37 Gal 1:13-34; Lk 10:38-42 Gal 2:1-2,7-14; Lk 11:1-4 Gal 3:1-5; Lk 11:5-13 Gal 3:7-14; Lk 11:15-26 Gal 3:22-29; Lk 11:27-28 Phil 412-14,19-20; Mt 22:1-14

27th Sunday of OT

Come-and-See Weekend—The Paulist Fathers Fr. Dave Farnum, CSP and the Paulist Fathers invite you to explore what life could be like for you as a Paulist priest. The retreat will take place October 24-26 in Washington, DC. If you’re interested, contact Fr. Dave at [email protected] The weekend itself is without cost and there are some options for transportation assistance. This is a great chance to explore the missionary zeal of the Paulists and discern if it is for you. Mark your calendars for October 17-19! Longhorn Awakening is a retreat held every semester. Completely done by students for students, Awakening offers a chance to retreat from the hustle and bustle of school and have time to focus on your spiritual and prayer life. Come enjoy the weekend and meet new friends. Applications are available at utcatholic.org/awakening and are due TOMORROW! Total cost is $35, but a $15 deposit is required with the application. Belize Spring Break Mission Trip 2009 The University Catholic Center will be sending students to Belize City, Belize this Spring Break, March 16th-21st, 2009. Students will be working with Hand in Hand ministries to help build housing and interact with the local community. It will be a chance to put your faith in action by working in solidarity with those in need. Information Sessions will be held in the Saint Francis Room Sunday October 5th after the 8 pm mass Thursday October 9th at 8:30 pm Come-and-See Weekend—Franciscans The Conventual Franciscans are offering a Come and See Weekend for single men, ages 16-40, who are interested in finding out more about priesthood and brotherhood. Come and see how we pray, study, minster and live together in the spirit of St. Francis. The weekend will be held at San Damiano Friary in San Antonio, October 17-19. There is no cost. For more information, contact Friar Paul Schloemer, [email protected] 800-424-9955. Korean-American Catholic Organization, KACM wants to invite you to our weekly Friday meetings at 5:00 pm in Mother Theresa Room. Our organization was newly established to bring together both Korean and Korean-American Catholic students on campus and foster faiths through diverse activities. We have praise & worship, discuss catechisms, share faiths, involve in volunteer activities, make rosaries, pray together, and bible study! Come join us, if you are willing to meet friends who share the same values. For more information, check out our website: http://kacm.synthasite.com/index.php or contact us at [email protected].

Our Gifts to God $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 $0

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$3,312 $2,962 $2,128

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Week of October 6th

The Numbers: 9 am Mass: $479 11:30 am Mass: $501 5 pm Mass: $383 8 pm Mass: $765 Other Income: $907

This week’s black bag will be used to support missionary activity across the world. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Come celebrate the 91st Anniversary of Fatima Please plan to join us in a Public Square Rosary to celebrate the 91st Anniversary of Our Lady’s Apparition at Fatima on Saturday, Oct 11, 2008. The day will begin with a 10:00am Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, 203 East 10th Street, followed by a procession to the Texas Capitol at Congress and 11th Street. A Rosary will be recited from noon to 2:00pm. Last year’s Rosary brought over 900 together to pray for Mary’s intercession. For more information please contact David & Pat Koch at 255-0645, Bob & Sharon Christiansen at 255-8551, or Melba Guerra at 263-5567. Congrats Dat Tran, Brandon and Vanessa Kraft! Seminarian Dat Tran, CSP renews his Temporary Promises to the Paulists for another year today at St. Austin’s. Yesterday, Brandon and Vanessa Kraft were married, also at St. Austin’s. Kraft will be taking a few days off and you’ll see him back on Friday. Take note! On November 2nd, we will have only three Masses: 10:30 am, 5 pm and 8pm, as part of our 100th Anniversary celebration. Bp. McCarthy will be at the 10:30 am Mass!

Weekly Reflection Question: How would you "manage" the Lord's vineyard? What is your portion of the Lord's vineyard in daily life? Micah 6 Food Pantry UCC participates in the ecumenical Micah 6 food pantry through donation and volunteering on Thursdays and Saturdays. Many of the people we serve are homeless. Don’t forget our “neighbors” who have nothing during the fall. Please bring canned goods and packaged dry goods to Sunday Mass for the baskets near the fountain. We ask that you continue to support the Micah 6 Food Pantry with your generous donations. Contact Jim Harrington at [email protected] for more information. Thanks for reading the fine print. Next week’s bulletin won’t be compiled by your usual neighborhood bulletin editor, since I’ll be doing the whole “getting married” thing. I don’t have anything more creative to say.

Monday Oct 6 — Opt Mem: St.. Bruno Priests’ Convocation * 12:05 pm—Mass* Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm—Reconciliation* St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 6 pm — SJ Council Mtg Mother Teresa Room * 6:30 pm — Social Justice Mtg Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — RCIA Catacombs * 7 pm — CFC Youth Mtg St. Francis Room * 8 pm — Longhorns for Life Mother Teresa Room Tuesday Oct 7—Our Lady of the Rosary Priests’ Convocation * 12:30 pm—Mass* Holy Spirit Chapel * 1 pm—Reconciliation* St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 2 pm — Staff Meeting Conference Room * 7 pm — LOA Pledge Mtg St. Francis Room * 7 pm — LOA Cmte Mtg Catacombs * 7 pm — UGAP Mtg Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — CIW Meeting St. Matthew Room * 8 pm — LOA Active Mtg St. Francis Room * 9 pm — Night Prayer by LOA Blessed Sacrament Chapel Wednesday Oct 8—Weekday of the 27th Week of OT Priests’ Convocation * 12:05 pm—Communion Svc Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Carbos for Christ Atrium * 7 pm — Social Justice Movie Catacombs * 7 pm — Handmaids/Lord Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room * 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room Thursday Oct 9—Opt Mem: Denis and his companions * 12:30 pm—Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 5:30 pm — 100th Anniversary VIP Function * 7 pm — Compass Bible Study Mother Teresa Room * 8 pm — Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel * 8:30 pm—Mission Trip Info St. Francis Room Friday Oct 10 —Weekday of the 27th Week of OT * 12:05 pm—Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 5 pm — Korean ACM Mtg Mother Teresa Room * 6 pm — Rosary by UGAP Blessed Sacrament Chapel Saturday Oct 11—Weekday of the 27th Week of OT * No Events Today (Go ‘Horns! Beat OU!) Sunday Oct 12—28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses at 9 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm and 8 pm

* 7 pm — Small Group * 8 pm — RCIA Dismissal

St. Matthew Room Mother Teresa Room

View the master calendar online at utcatholic.org Upcoming: On November 2nd, we’ll have only ONE morning Mass at 10:30 am as part of our 100th Anniversary Celebration.