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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2007 A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. — Psalm 51:12 University Catholic Center  Win a BRAND NEW iPod Touch, a canvas picnic basket complete with plates and silverware or one of many gift certificates. Fill out one of our pink census cards, leave it at the front desk TODAY and you could win the iPod that is so new, it isn't in stores yet. Pick up your census card at the Front Desk right now! People like water! During the first few days of class, we gave out 1,000 bottles of water to thirsty Longhorns. Students, used to ignoring people trying to hand them things, were surprised to see cold bottles of water waiting for them. A special thanks to Saul Godinez for organizing our volunteer water distribution engineers! :-) Spaghetti Dinner- The Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, September 7th was the topper activity for the 2007 Welcome Week. In a scientific meatball count by Chef extraordinaire Patricia Bauer-Slate, there were approximately 250 people enjoying the fun and fine cuisine Friday night. We began with Josh Martin and the STRONG Musical Bandaros leading the community in "Cowboy songs". Our beloved Fr. Bob then led us in a blessing. After song and prayer, came the food. Many thanks go to our cooks, the students who helped and most especially Ricardo and Betty Flores and Joe and Patricia Bauer-Slate. The best way to thank Patricia is to patron her wonderful bakery, Sweetish Hills Bakery on 1120 6th Street. The "Kazoo Battle" was amazing and although the students won the prize, the trio of Michael Burkhart, Tammy Russell and Nick Jackson will be starting their recording career soon. It was a wonderful way to begin the academic year. Thanks to the many hands who helped, we couldn't have done it without you. We hope those who came for the first time have found a home and those who call the UCC home had a pleasant evening with their Church

Welcome Week was a great success! Much of the thanks for the success needs to go to the coordinators of Welcome Week, Saul Goodinez and Naema Kalifa. With all of the organizations at the UCC pitching in, new students were welcomed to the UCC with everything from a BBQ, to a game night, to a movie, to dinner, to a ... you get the point. So many students already think of the UCC as a "home away from home" or the place they do everything except sleep and we were excited to see new students experience first-hand the community of the UCC. Welcome Retreat - The STRONG Retreat team hosted the Welcome Retreat for over 60 Freshman and Transfer students on Friday, September 7th and Saturday, September 8th. This retreat coordinated by Amy Fujarski and Adam Henry and the STRONG officers, incorporated representatives from each of the student organizations to helps staff. Students attending this retreat heard talks that addressed how to survive as a student at UT and how to preserve you faith as a student. It was our student leaders at their finest giving all new-comers a UCC welcome. Thanks to STRONG and all who helped to make this a great retreat!

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK  Mon: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 7:1-10 Tues: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Lk 7:11-17 Wed: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Lk 7:31-35 Thurs: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Lk 7:36-50 Fri: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 Sat: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Lk 8:4-15 Sun: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13

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Become the UCC’s Communications Intern! The UCC is looking for an English, Communication, Journalism, or Public Relations major who is interested in an internship for the 2007-2008 school year. Working 1015 hours per week, the intern will gain great professional experience for his or her resume while providing valuable service to the UCC. The volunteer intern will be responsible for compiling and editing the UCC’s quarterly newsletter, writing press releases, developing an e-newsletter, and helping with other communication-related projects as assigned. Please contact Amber Fogarty at [email protected] if you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity. Be Someone’s Friend Come join a group of volunteers who make people happy! On Sunday morning we carpool to the Austin State School for the Mentally Retarded. Once there, we accompany residents to a Catholic prayer service held in the Chapel. Many of these folks are in wheelchairs and could not come to church without us. For more information, please sign up at the front counter or call Kathy Hackett, 512.928.1776. Reflection Question • How can I help recover lost sheep? Calling all interested in a deeper relationship to God through silent contemplative prayer. Compliment your commitment to the Gospel by turning to the still quiet voice of the spirit within. For more information please contact Mark Franke. [email protected] Compass Bible Study! Meeting on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm in the Mother Teresa Room, Compass is a fun and laidback 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! University Graduate Students & Professionals UGAP is a group of post-college age people. We share and live the love of Christ in community through worship, faith formation, social service, spiritual development and fellowship. We meet at 7 pm. on Tuesdays in the Mother Teresa Room.

UCC FUNCTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Week of September 16, 2007 Monday Sept. 17 • 12:05 pm Mass • 6:30 pm Social Justice • 6:30 pm BS Troop 128 • 7 pm RCIA

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Tuesday Sept. 18 • 12:30 pm Mass • 7 pm LOA • 7 pm Ministry Training • 7 pm Catholicism 101 • 7:30 pm CIW Victory

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Wednesday Sept. 19 • 12:05 pm Mass • 12:30 pm Carbos • 7 pm MET– Telete • 7 pm Ministry Training • 7 pm STRONG Officers • 8 pm STRONG

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Thursday Sept. 20 • 12:30 pm Mass • 6:30 pm Adoration • 7 pm Compass

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• 12:05 pm Mass • 6 pm UGAP Rosary • 6 pm MET Retreat • 6 pm LA-43 • 7 pm LA-43 • 7 pm Korean Mass

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Saturday Sept. 22 • 6 pm MET Pledge Retreat • RICE

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Sunday Sept. 23 • 8 am MET Pledge Retreat • 12:30 pm LA-43 Workday • 4:40 MET Pledge • 6 pm MET • 7 pm RCIA Dismissal

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Wednesday Carbos for Christ Lambda Omega Alpha Fraternity invites all for food and fellowship at 12:30 pm on Wednesdays in the Atrium. $3.00 suggested donation. Please contact Daniel Gonzalez if you can help with set-up or clean-up. [email protected] 2

The thing that is most needed in the homes today is a family. -Anonymous