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University Catholic Center

March 1st, 2009

Lent 2009 Lenten Renewal Retreat The UCC will be hosting its annual Lenten retreat Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. The theme is Our Baptismal call: Priest, Prophet and King. The retreat will begin 6:30 Friday night with Soup Supper and continue on Saturday. Cost: $5.00 for students and $10.00 for non-students. Registration will be this weekend or online at http://s.utcatholic.org/lent09 Friday Night Soup Supper Everyone is invited to the UCC Lenten Soup Suppers which will be held from 6:30-7:30pm Fridays during Lent starting Feb. 27th. 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, each preparing about 20-30 servings. If you are interested in preparing a soup for one of the Fridays, please contact me at [email protected] Mark Your Calendars—Communal Penance Service A communal penance service with individual confessions will be held on April 3rd at 7 pm at St. Austin’s Parish, one block west of the UCC. Interested in winning $3000? The Christophers’ are looking for entries for their video contest for college students. You are invited to create a short video about their mission that one person can make a difference. Ask Kraft for info- [email protected].

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

Lv 19:1-2,11-18; Mt 25:31-46 Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 Est C:12,14-16,23-25; Mt 7:7-12 Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48 Gn 22:1-2,9a,10-13,15-18; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10

Events at St. Austin’s Parish St. Austin’s Parish invites members of the UCC to join them on their Christ Renews His Parish (“Chirp”) retreat. A retreat for women will be March 7-8 and a men’s retreat will be March 2829. There is no cost. Find the registration form at http://s.utcatholic.org/sta-chrp and submit it via e-mail to [email protected] St. Austin’s will be hosting a six-week dialog series on Wednesdays at 7 pm in Hecker Hall running from March 4th until April 8th on the topic of Awakening Faith—Is connection possible? Where am I now in life? Where am I going? What do I really want? What is it all about?

First Sunday of Lent

Date Auction Results The annual Date Auction was a great success raising $4,100. Through consultation with students, the decision has been made to upgrade the UCC’s computer lab and Internet connection. Look forward soon to a new lab and faster Internet!

Tuesdays ● 7:00 pm ● St. Mark Room 8 pm Mass Parking Changes 8 pm Mass attendees are no longer able to park in the lot at the corner of 20th and Whitis. This lot had been leased by St. Austin’s on Sundays and they had generously allowed us to use it for our late Mass. Since St. Austin is no longer leasing that lot, we can no longer use it. The UCC Staff is investigating other possible parking arrangements and will announce any new parking in the bulletin. Thanks for your understanding. Phonathon 2009 Calling all students! Starting tomorrow, we will be phoning parents, alumni, friends and benefactors during our 3rd annual Phonathon campaign and we need your help! There will be prizes awarded for individuals and student groups including food, gift cards, cash, and even a spot in our parking lot. For more information contact Vanessa: [email protected]

University Graduate Students & Professionals- UGAP invites all grad students and recently gradated young adults to join us on Tuesdays at the UCC. For more info contact Nate at [email protected]. We gather in the Atrium at 7 pm and move to the Mother Teresa room at 7:30 pm.

Night Prayer ● ~9:00 pm ● Mon-Thurs Blessed Sacrament Chapel Gay and Lesbian Support Group With the encouragement and support of Bishop Aymond, the UCC is forming a support group for Catholic students who identify themselves as gay or lesbian. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe and confidential place for these individuals to meet for discussion, prayer and fellowship. For more information, contact Father Ed Koharchik here at the UCC (512476-7351 x12; [email protected]).

Stations of the Cross ● 6 pm ● Fridays of Lent Holy Spirit Chapel

Our Gifts to God We’re in the process of redesigning this section of the bulletin, be on the look out next Sunday for a more informational “Our Gifts to God” section. Today’s black bag will be for: Society of St. Vincent de Paul operates stores in the Diocese of Austin, which sell used items donated by individuals. Proceeds from the stores are used to assist families in financial crises. Catholic Center Community, did you get a gift card for Christmas a birthday or office party that doesn't quite fit your tastes? Donate it to the UCC for our 3rd annual Phonathon Campaign! We are looking for gift cards as nightly incentives for our student callers. Have Questions or need information contact Vanessa: [email protected]

Weekly Reflection Question: In what ways do you proclaim the Gospel to others? Interested in being a retreat leader? The NET—National Evangelization Team—will be at the UCC on THURSDAY, March 5th after the 12:30 pm Mass to speak to any students interested in serving on NET for a year. See them in the atrium after Mass or stay and talk more with them in the St. Francis Room. Vocations Corner If you are interested in talking more about a possible vocation to the priesthood, call Fr. Ed Nowak at 512-476-7351 x17 or Fr. Mike Sis, diocesan vocations director, at 512-949-2405. Nuper Nonnulli Dinner with the Paulists in Austin, March 5th. Interested in attending? Contact Fr. Ed Nowak at [email protected] or 512-476-7351 x14. Monastic Experience Retreat, April 8-11 in Shawnee, OK at St. Gregory’s Abbey. Participants in this retreat are able to join with the monks to celebrate the Easter Triduum. Schedule is slightly flexible. Contact Kraft for registration information. There is no cost, but limited space! Sunday Mar 8 —Second Sunday of Lent

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

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9 am — Children’s Liturgy of the Word — Mother T Rm 10 am — Children’s RE All Rooms 6 pm — Phonathon St. John Room 6 pm — Border Trip Mtg Mother Teresa Room 6:15 pm — MEO Meeting St. Francis Room 6:30 pm — Mobile Loaves St. Thomas More Library 7 pm — Small Group Mtg St. Matthew Room 8 pm — RCIA Dismissal Mother Teresa

Week of March 2

Monday Mar 2 — Lenten Weekday * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 6 pm — Phonathon Begins St. John Room * 6 pm — SJ “Toast” Mother Teresa Room * 6:30 pm — Social Justice Team Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — MEO Meeting TBD * 7 pm — RCIA Catacombs * 7 pm — CFC Youth St. Francis Room * 8 pm — CLFL Meeting Mother Teresa Room Tuesday Mar 3 — Commemoration of Katharine Drexel * 10 am — UIC Meeting Offsite * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 1 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 2 pm — Staff Meeting Conference Room * 6 pm — Phonathon St. John Room * 7 pm — Catholicism 101 St. Mark Room * 7 pm — UGAP Rabbi David Mother Teresa * 7 pm — Confirmation Prep Catacombs * 7:30 pm — CIW JAM St. Matthew Room * 8 pm — LOA Meeting St. Francis Room * 10:30 pm — LOA BB Game GRE Wednesday Mar 4—Commemoration of Casimir * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Carbos for Christ Atrium * 6 pm — Phonathon St. John Room * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room * 7 pm — Small Group Mtg St. Matthew Room * 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room Thursday Mar 5 — Lenten Weekday * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 1 pm — NET Team St. Francis Room * 5 pm — KACM Practice Mother Teresa Room * 6 pm — Phonathon St. John Room * 6 pm — Nuper Nonnulli St. Austin’s Parish * 7 pm — Catholic Daughters St. Matthew Room * 7 pm — Compass Bible Study Mother Teresa Room * 8 pm — Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel Friday Mar 6 —Lenten Weekday * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 4 pm — KACM Practice Mother Teresa Room * 5 pm — Korean Catholics Mother Teresa Room * 6 pm — Stations of the Cross Holy Spirit Chapel * 6:30 pm — Soup Supper Atrium * 8 pm — Lenten Renewal Holy Spirit Chapel * MEO Party on 6th Saturday Mar 7—Lenten Weekday * UCC Lenten Renewal Holy Spirit Chapel * St. Austin’s Confirmation Retreat—Various Rooms