Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2007 Take up your cross and follow me
Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. –Psalm 90:14
University Catholic Center
Invited The Good News is that we have all been invited—invited to the Kingdom, invited to be disciples. It’s a life-changing invitation, and like so many other such invitations, it requires a great deal of deliberation and discernment. Whether we choose marriage, ordination, single life, or community life, we know the serious planning and consideration that accompany these profound decisions. Like the tower-builder in the Gospel, we have weighed both the monetary and emotional cost. We have pondered and planned our lives in the direction to which we believe God has called us. And while we pray for guidance and acceptance of God’s will, we often fail to understand so much. Like Solomon, we turn to God for wisdom and counsel in our life-changing decisions. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Ministry Fair This Sunday, September 9th is the UCC Ministry Fair. Have you ever thought: What do I have to do to sing in the choir? Or, what is CFC Youth all about? Or, I'd really like to do something with the church to be more involved but I am not quite sure what I could do. The Ministry Fair is designed to answer all those questions. After each Mass this Sunday, there will be a representative from each of the UCC organizations at a table in the atrium. Please stop by one of the tables, meet our leaders, and find out more about what is happening at the University Catholic Center
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:
Col 1:24 — 2:3; Lk 6:6-11 Col 2:6-15; Lk 6:12-19 Col 3:1-11; Lk 6:20-26 Col 3:12-17; Lk 6:27-38 Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 1 Tm 1:15-17; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32
Reflection Question • Pick two material possessions you have that matter the most to you. Why are they so important to you? Could you give them away? 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.
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Our Gifts to God
STEWARDSHIP IS EVERYTHING I DO, AFTER I SAY I BELIEVE ! $3,308
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Are you searching for: Community? Spirituality? Challenge? Prayer? Deeper understanding of Catholic social teachings? Consider joining JustFaith as it begins its 6th year at St. Austin Parish. This 30-week social justice education experience will meet Mondays from 7-9:30 pm beginning September 17. This year's class is forming now and space is limited to 15 participants. To reserve your space or for more information, contact JustFaith facilitators, Gabriel Ornelas at email
[email protected] 740-1940 or Mark Ranus, email
[email protected] 634-6353.
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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.
Make this your “Good Stop” Job Opportunity!!! FAMILIA, a new ministry for mothers of young children at St. Mary Cathedral, has an opening for a children's nursery supervisor in the fall. Time commitment is two Fridays a month for a two hour period (10:00 am-12:00 pm) with more opportunities to earn money if so inclined. This job is ideal for a responsible college student who has a heart for children! For more information, please contact Lucy Trainor at 512924-6502 or at
[email protected].
UCC FUNCTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Week of September 9, 2007 Monday Sept. 10 • 6:30 pm MET Info •7 pm CFC Youth • 7 pm RCIA • 7:30 pm CLFL
Tuesday Sept. 11 • 12:30 pm Mass • 6:30 MET •7 pm LOA • 7 pm Ministry Training • 7 pm UGAP • 7 pm Catholicism 101 • 7:30 pm CIW Victory • 12:05 pm Mass • 7 pm Cath. Daughters/Americas • 7 pm Ministry Training • 7 pm STRONG Officers • 8 pm STRONG
Lambda Omega Alpha the catholic men’s fraternity would like to invite all young men to one of three info sessions to learn more about our organization. The info sessions will be held Sunday, Sept. 2 and Sept. 9 at 9:30 pm and Tuesday Sept. 11 @ 7:00 pm in the St. Francis room .
Sunday Sept. 16
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.
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Thursday Sept. 13 • 12:30 pm Mass • 6:30 pm Adoration • 7 pm Compass • 7:30 pm ICC
Wednesday Carbos for Christ
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Wednesday Sept. 12
Adore 2097 Concert St. Thomas More in conjunction with Adore 2097 Ministries is pleased to bring you an evening of worship on Thursday September 13th from 7 – 9:30pm at St. Thomas More Church. Featured artists will be Matt Maher, Kelly Pease; Josh Blakesly, & speaker Paul George, tickets will be $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door and can be ordered by contacting Logan Mayes at 512-258-1944 or email
[email protected]. Tickets are limited so order yours today.
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.
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Friday Sept. 14 • 12:05 pm Mass • 6 pm UGAP Rosary • 7 pm Korean Mass
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Saturday Sept. 15 • Ministry Fair • 4:30 pm MET Pledge • 6 pm MET • 7 pm RCIA Dismissal
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Paulist 150th Anniversary Holy Spirit Retreat Make the connection between the Holy Spirit, St. Paul and Father Hecker during the West Coast Holy Spirit Retreat, Nov. 2-4 at the Claretian Renewal Center in Los Angeles with Father Terry Ryan, C.S.P., as retreat master. Space is limited. Registration deadline is September 28. For information or to register, log on to www.paulist.org, e-mail
[email protected] or call 202-269-2521