University Catholic Center
January 25, 2009
The Conversion of St. Paul
Welcome to Fr. Steve Bell, CSP—Associate Pastor at St. Austin’s Parish who is making our Paulist Appeal this Sunday. Calling All UT Faculty and Staff! You are invited to a brown-bag seminar on Tuesday at 11:30 am at the UCC Library. We’ll discuss the role of social justice in our faith lives and through our work at UT. The UCC will provide salad and drinks. To RSVP or for more information, contact Brandon Kraft at
[email protected] or 512-476-7351 x17. Bishop’s Letter regarding the FOCA To read the letter from Bishop Aymond that was read at Mass, pick up a copy in the atrium or visit s.utcatholic.org/gma-foca
Info Session for Spring Break Border Crossing The UCC is organizing a 3 day border-crossing trip for a group of 10 students the second weekend of Spring Break, Friday 3/20 – Sunday 3/22. We will travel to Piedras Negras with the purpose of learning about the maquiladora situation along the U.S.Mexico border and building relationships of solidarity and understanding with our Mexican neighbors. If you are interested, please attend one of our Information Sessions either this Wednesday 1/28 at 7 p.m. in the Mother Teresa Room or next Sunday 2/1 at 9:15 p.m. in the St. Francis Room. For questions, contact Leah Kolar at
[email protected].
TODAY! 6:30 PM! UCC Library St. Paul’s Message for America Today
Carbos for Christ
Come hear Paulist Father Bruce Nieli speak about St. Paul’s Message for America today. Fr. Nieli is a gifted speaker and retreat leader, giving talks and leading retreat throughout the United States. On this Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, come and hear more about the connection between the spirituality of St. Paul, the Catholic faith, and American culture. The talk will be held in the St. Thomas More Library at 6:30 pm. See you there! 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]). Valentine’s Day Fair Trade Chocolate Sale! The Social Justice Team will be selling Fair Trade Chocolate after all the masses on Sunday February 8th for Valentine's Day. There will also be Micah 6 T-shirts for sale for $10.
All are invited for food and fellowship at 12:30 pm on Wednesdays in the Atrium. $3.00 suggested donation. Come break bread with us at Mass then again at lunch! 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.
Want to be Confirmed? Bishop Aymond will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at the UCC on Sunday, April 19 at the 8 p.m. Mass. Any students wishing to be confirmed then should register for weekly classes that will begin on TUESDAY, January 27. Jim Harrington and Deacon John will coordinate the gatherings. The online confirmation registration form is found at www.utcatholic.org. There is no fee, and all registrants will need to provide their baptismal certificates. Contact Deacon John for any additional details.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:
2 Tm 1:1-8; Mk 3:22-30 Heb 10:1-10; Mk 3:31-35 Heb 10:11-18; Mk 4:1-20 Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25 Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34 Heb 11:1-2,8-19; Mk 4:35-41 Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
Fr. Isaac Hecker, CSP, Founder of the Paulists, pray for us!
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 Our sincere apologies! Our business office is still catching up from the Christmas break. Today, Fr. Steve Bell, CSP will be at all Masses to discuss the Paulist Appeal. We thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting the Paulists: Missionaries to North America. The Black Bag will be on February 8th this month, supporting the UCC Mission Trip to Belize. The missionaries greatly appreciate your support. If you would like to know more on how to support this trip, contact Jimmy Rose at
[email protected]
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]. Calling All Scrapbookers! Do you enjoy scrapbooking? Do you love the UCC? If so, we are looking for a volunteer to put together a scrapbook to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Catholic campus ministry at UT. If you're interested in taking on this project, please contact Vanessa Mena at
[email protected] or call her at 512-476-7351 x23.
Weekly Reflection Question:
Week of January 26
Monday Jan 26 — Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 5:30 pm—Student Leadership St. Thomas More Library * 6:00 pm — SJ “Toast” Mother Teresa Room * 6:30 pm — Social Justice Team Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — RCIA Catacombs * 7 pm — 100th Ann. Cmte St. Matthew Room * 7 pm — Paulist Associates St. Austin’s Paulist Hall * 8 pm — CLFL Meeting Mother Teresa Room Tuesday Jan 27 — Opt Mem of St. Angela Merici * 11:30 am — Faculty/Staff St. Thomas More Library * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 1 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 2 pm — Staff Meeting Conference Room * 6 pm — Finance Council Conference Room * 7 pm — UGAP—Planning Atrium * 7 pm — Confirmation Class Catacombs * 7:30 pm — CIW JAM St. Matthew Room * 8 pm — LOA Meeting St. Francis Room * 9:30 pm — LA Spkr Adoration—Sacred Heart Church Wednesday Jan 28—Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Carbos for Christ Atrium * 7 pm — Spring Bk Info Session—Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room * 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room
The sons of Zebedee left their father behind to follow Jesus. What are you willing to sacrifice?
Thursday Jan 29 — Weekday of the 3rd Week of OT * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 7 pm — Compass Bible Study Mother Teresa Room * 8 pm — Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel
Vocations Corner Pick up a blue flyer for more events! 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.
Friday Jan 30 —Weekday of the 3rd Week of OT * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 5 pm — Korean Catholics Mother Teresa Room * 6 pm — LA Staffhead Mtg St. Francis Room * 6 pm — Rosary by UGAP Blessed Sacrament Chapel * 7 pm — Awakening Staff Mtg Various Rooms
Fr. Charles Buckley of the Order of St. Benedict will be at all Masses on February 8th. If you’re interested in talking one-onone with Fr. Charles, e-mail Kraft at
[email protected]. Project Andrew with Bishop Aymond is on February 14th at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Mass, free lunch and more. Contact Kraft at
[email protected] if interested. The Paulist Fathers are having a vocations retreat in Washington, DC on February 13-15. If you’re interested in more information, e-mail Fr. Dave Farnum, CSP at
[email protected] Diocesan Retreat, Feb 21-22. Call Fr. Mike Sis at 512-949-2405 to register.
Saturday Jan 31—Memorial of St. John Bosco * 5:30 pm — Mass for World Day of Religious Life St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday Feb 1 —Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Masses at 9 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm and 8 pm
* 9 am — Children’s Liturgy of the Word * 10 am — Children’s RE All Rooms * 9 pm — Spring Bk Info Mtg St. Francis Room Note: The Bishop’s talk scheduled for Sunday, February 1st is being rescheduled to a TBA time/date. View the master calendar online at utcatholic.org