University Catholic Center
November 9th, 2008
A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped to make the University Catholic Center's 100th Anniversary weekend a success, especially our student leaders and committee members! Our 100th Anniversary Committee members included: Michael Burkhart, Renato and Tina Fragale, Ana-Cristina Gonzalez, Ted Peterson, Jane Grieg, Kathy Hackett, JP Regalado, Denis Kohl, Deena Kohl, Marynia Demkowicz, Amy Fujarski, Adam Henry, and Jan Allen. Staff members who served on the committee included Amber Fogarty, Vanessa Mena, Brandon Kraft, Fr. Ed Nowak, and Michelle Goodwin. A special thanks also to those who helped prepare the Anniversary Liturgies: Caye An Cole, Matthew Dring, Rob Johnson, Brandon Kraft, Fr. Ed Koharchik, and Jimmy Rose. It was a wonderful weekend, and we're grateful to each of you who made it possible! **Please bring us CDs with your pictures from the weekend so we can preserve this momentous occasion! Pictures can be dropped off at the front desk or mailed to the UCC to Vanessa Mena's attention. Thanks!**
Bring Us Your Left Over Candy! Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc. (MLF) is a social outreach ministry for the homeless and indigent working poor. One of their missions is to serve food from catering trucks. They want to provide sweet treats for the people they serve so each truck run carries a bin of candy. Every year MLF collects candy after Halloween-"Candy from Heaven". Please help us collect "Candy from Heaven" for MLF by bringing any extra candy you did not pass out, or any candy you received to church on today and Nov. 9th. There will be bins in the foyer to collect candy for MLF. These donations save MLF lots of money that can be used for food. Wednesday Carbos for Christ Lambda Omega Alpha Fraternity invites all for food and fellowship at 12:30 pm on Wed-nesdays in the Atrium. $3.00 suggested donation.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:
Ti 1:1-9; Lk 17:1-6 Ti 2:1-8,11-14; Lk 17:7-10 Ti 3:1-7; Lk 17:11-19 Phlm 7-20; Lk 17:20-25 2 Jn 4-9; Lk 17:26-37 3 Jn 5-8; Lk 18:1-8 Prv 31:10-13,19-20,30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30
Dedication of St. John Lateran
Faculty and Staff — Mark Your Calendars November 18th at 11:30 am, you are invited to lunch at the University Catholic Center! The lunch will include fellowship with other Catholic faculty and staff and a discussion. Please help us pass the word and invite other faculty and staff who may be interested. For more information or to RSVP, contact Brandon Kraft at
[email protected] or 512-476-7351 x17.
University Graduate Students & Professionals- UGAP invites all grad students and recently gradated young adults to join us on Tuesday nights at the UCC. We will meet in the Atrium of the UCC at 7pm. For more information contact Nathan at
[email protected]. Catholicism 101 Returns Catholicism 101 is in full swing with a series on the Creed and the Sacraments. The classes are Tuesdays, in the St. Mark room upstairs at the UCC at 7 pm. If you’re looking for a refresher or to go deeper into the basics of your faith, this is the place for you. All are welcome. No registration is required. For more information, contact Brandon Kraft at
[email protected] Remembering Our Deceased Loved Ones Traditionally, the month of November has been a special time for the Church to remember its deceased loved ones. So that we may keep your dear ones in prayer, we invite you to write the names of your beloved dead in our Book of Remembrance. We also invite you to bring pictures and mementos of your loved ones for a special display near the Book of Remembrance. The Paschal Candle, symbol of Christ's resurrection over death, will be lit near the book each time we celebrate the Eucharist during the entire month of November. Open House: San Juan Diego Catholic High School “The School That Works” …is a Catholic faith-based community offering a college prepatory education and an innovative corporate work study program. Saturday, November 15 @ 1:00pm (512) 804-1935 800 Herndon Lane Austin, TX 78704 Located on the San Jose Church complex near the intersection of S. 1st St. & Oltorf If you are concerned about your own or a loved-one's harmful use of alcohol or drugs call the Alcohol and Drug Assistance Ministry (ADAM) toll free at 1-866-203-4087 for confidential help.
Our Gifts to God $18,326
$20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000
$4,232 $2,351 $2,429
$0 10/12
10/19
10/26
11/2
Week of November 3rd
The Numbers: Saturday Mass: $4,842 10:30 am Mass: $8,877 5 pm Mass: $2,158 8 pm Mass: $2,449 Other Income: $27,894
Last weekend’s Black Bag is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development raised $970. Thank you! The Catholic Services Appeal for the Diocese of Austin is coming! Please pray about how you will support the Diocese over the next year. The Diocese, through the CSA, gives the UCC $75,000 a year. Theology on Tap: “What Would Jesus Buy?" with Fr. James Misko, Tuesday, November 11th @ Pluckers Lakeline Christmas is Coming! Christmas is Coming! Christmas season in America is quite different than our first Christmas in a manger in Bethlehem. We're all quite concerned what video game we should buy for our nieces and nephews, what great book to buy Dad, but what would Jesus buy for Christmas? Fr. James Misko looks at consumerism and the Christmas season through the lens of our faith and spirituality. What a timely conversation to have only 44 days before Christmas!
Weekly Reflection Question: What can you do to strengthen your participation in parish life?
Fr. Isaac Hecker, CSP, Founder of the Paulists, pray for us!
Compass Bible Study! Meeting on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm in the St. Francis Room, Compass is a fun and laid-back way to read scripture and get a little more out of Mass. Every week we spend an hour discussing the next Sunday’s readings and sharing our faith. We are student run, student led, and totally low time commitment, so drop by whenever you can. Come hang out with us this Thursday! Diocesan Offices Moved! The Diocese of Austin moved into their new offices located at 6225 E. Highway 290, Austin, TX 78723-1025. The new main telephone number for the Diocese is 512-949-2400. There will be a blessing of the new offices on November 18th at 3:30 pm. All are welcome.
Monday Nov 10 — Memorial of St. Leo the Great * 12:05 pm—Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm—Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 6 pm — SJ Council Mtg Mother Teresa Room * 6 pm — MEO Mtg St. Mark 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 Nov 11 — Memorial of St. Martin of Tours * 12:30 pm—Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 1 pm—Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 2 pm — Staff Meeting Conference Room * 5:30 pm — Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel * 6:30 pm — Finance Council Conference Room * 7 pm — Catholicism 101 St. Mark Room * 7 pm — LOA Pledge Mtg St. Francis Room * 7 pm — UGAP Mtg Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — Paulist Associates St. Austin’s Church * 7:30 pm — CIW Meeting St. Matthew Room * 8 pm — LOA Active Mtg St. Francis Room * 9 pm — Night Prayer by LOA Blessed Sacrament Chapel Wednesday Nov 12—Memorial of St. Josaphat * 7:30 am — UIC Breakfast Atrium * 12:05 pm—Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Carbos for Christ Atrium * 7 pm — LOA Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 7 pm — Movie Night! Catacombs * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room * 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room Thursday Nov 13—Weekday of the 32nd Week of OT Diocesan Campus Ministry Mtg at Baylor University * 12:30 pm—Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 7 pm — Compass Bible Study Mother Teresa Room * 8 pm — Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel Friday Nov 14 —Weekday of the 32nd Week of OT Marriage Preparation Workshop * 12:05 pm—Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 5 pm — Korean ACM Mtg Mother Teresa Room * 6 pm — Rosary by UGAP Blessed Sacrament Chapel Saturday Nov 15—Opt Mem: St. Albert the Great Marriage Preparation Workshop Sunday Nov 16 —33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Masses at 9 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm and 8 pm CFC Youth Fundraiser after all Masses
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10 am — Children’s Religious Formation 6:15 pm — MEO Meeting St. Francis Room 7 pm — Small Group St. Matthew Room 7:30 pm — Rosary Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8 pm — RCIA Dismissal Mother Teresa Room