University Catholic Center
February 8th, 2009
SPEAKER ON TUESDAY! All are invited to join us for a talk given by Thomas Awiapo. Thomas has an inspiring story of survival and success. Listen to the Mass announcement for more details. He will speak after the 12:30 pm Mass on Tuesday. Bring your lunch and enjoy this talk. Be Someone’s Friend Come join a group of volunteers who make people happy! On Sunday mornings we carpool to our sister community at the Austin State School for the Mentally Retarded. We accompany residents to a Catholic prayer service we hold 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; call Kathy Hackett, 512.928.1776: or email
[email protected] Director of Development Hired! We are pleased to announce that we have hired Ana-Cristina Gonzalez as our new Director of Development. Ana is a 2002 UT grad who was very active at the UCC. She brings a deep passion for the mission of the UCC, along with her own fond memories of her years as a student leader. Ana will begin her employment on February 16th. Please welcome Ana to the UCC family! You can send her notes of welcome to
[email protected] 8 pm Mass Parking Changes Effective March 1st, 8 pm Mass attendees will no longer be 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 will no longer be 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.
Visit the new Paulist website at www.paulist.org Valentine’s Day Fair Trade Chocolate Sale! The Social Justice Team will be selling Fair Trade Chocolate after all the Masses today for Valentine's Day. There will also be Micah 6 T-shirts for sale for $10.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:
Gn 1:1-19; Mk 6:53-56 Gn 1:20-2:4a; Mk 7:1-13 Gn 2:4b-9,15-17; Mk 7:14-23 Gn 2:18-25; Mk 7:24-30 Gn 3:1-8; Mk 7:31-37 Gn 3:9-24; Mk 8:1-10 Lv 13:1-2,44-46; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45
Fifth Sunday of OT
TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR NEXT SUNDAY Next Sunday, February 15th, the Austin Marathon will take the streets around the UCC. In the morning, various roads will be closed including northbound Guadalupe from MLK to Dean Keeton; eastbound Dean Keeton from San Jac to Guadalupe; most of MLK between Guadalupe and IH-35, 35th St over Mopac, Enfield/15th St and more. Please allow extra time to travel to the UCC and plan your route carefully. Race officials have advised us to take Guadalupe southbound, turning onto 21st or from the East, taking Red River into campus and taking 21st Street inbound. Mopac drivers should take the Windsor exit to Guadalupe southbound and IH-35 drivers should take the MLK exit, crossing over to Red River. A PDF of the route can be found at http://s.utcatholic.org/marathon09 Mass Ministers’ Training Training for Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Mass Coordinators will be held Tuesday, Feb 10 and Wed, Feb 11 at 7:00 PM in the Holy Spirit Chapel. Those who have not served before at the UCC need only attend one session in order to be scheduled to serve.
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]. This week, UGAP will have a wine and cheese tasting. Bring yourself and possibly something to share. 7 pm—Atrium Marriage Preparation Workshop The UCC’s next Marriage Preparation Workshop is April 1718th at the UCC. Registration and more information is available online at utcatholic.org . We’re almost halfway full on registrations already, so if you’re interested, hurry! To Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the Month of Love... We’re having a couple of events for you! February 15th, next Sunday, at 6:30 pm A look at relationships from the Catholic perspective. February 22nd at 6:30 pm — Coffee Shop in the Basement Transition your focus as Lent approaches with coffee and Catholic thought. Join friends for an evening of fuel and fellowship as the topic of Jesus' sacrificial love is presented. Do you want to be a KNIGHT and like PIZZA? We are seeking interested men to reactivate our Knight of Columbus Council. Just need to be 18 years old and Catholic. If you’re interested, join us for an information session, next Sunday, February 15th after the 8 pm Mass in the St. Francis Room with pizza provided. You can also contact Fr. Ed Nowak or Kraft at the UCC for more information.
Our Gifts to God $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 $0
$3,615
$2,425
$2,281 $1,919
1/11
1/18
1/25
2/1
Week of February 9th
The Numbers: 9 am Mass: $1,181 11:30 am Mass: $667 5 pm Mass: $241 8 pm Mass: $335.78 Other Income: $1411
The February Black Bag Collection will go towards the UCC Spring Break Mission Trip to Belize. While in Belize, 14 students will help build a home for an underprivileged family. Thank you for your support.
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: Jesus heals Simon's mother-in-law. How do you show care and concern for your extended family?
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. Fr. Charles Buckley of the Order of St. Benedict will be at all Masses today. After the 11:30 am, 5 pm and 8 pm Masses, he will be in the St. Matthew Room. Project Andrew with Bishop Aymond is on February 14th, 10a-2p at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Mass, free lunch and more. Contact Kraft ASAP 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.
Monday Feb 9 — Weekday of the 5th Week of OT * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 6:00 pm — SJ “Toast” Mother Teresa Room * 6:30 pm — Social Justice Team Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — RCIA Catacombs * 7 pm — CFC Youth St. Francis Room * 8 pm — CLFL Meeting Mother Teresa Room Tuesday Feb 10 — Memorial of St. Scholastica * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 1 pm — Hardship to Hope St. Thomas More Library Presentation * 1 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 7 pm — UGAP Wine Tasting Meet in the Atrium * 7 pm — Ministry Training Holy Spirit Chapel * 7 pm — Confirmation Prep 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 * 10:30 pm — LOA IM B-ball GRE Wednesday Feb 11—Opt. Mem of Our Lady of Lourdes * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Carbos for Christ Atrium * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room * 7 pm — MOVIE NIGHT! Catacombs * 7 pm — Ministry Training Holy Spirit Chapel * 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room Thursday Feb 12 — Weekday of the 5th Week of OT * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 5 pm — KACM Practice Mother Teresa Room * 7 pm — Compass Bible Study Mother Teresa Room * 8 pm — Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel Friday Feb 13 —Weekday of the 5th Week of OT * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 5 pm — Korean Catholics Mother Teresa Room * 6 pm — Rosary by UGAP Blessed Sacrament Chapel * 6 pm — Awakening Taping Offsite Saturday Feb 14—Memorial of Sts. Cyril and Methodius * 10 am — Project Andrew St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday Feb 15 —Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Masses at 9 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm and 8 pm Mission Trip Adopt-a-Missionary
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9 am — Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10 am — Children’s RE All Rooms 1 pm — Awakening Workday All Rooms 6:15 pm — MEO Meeting St. Francis Room 6:30 pm — Month of Love St. Thomas More Library 8 pm — RCIA Dismissal Mother Teresa ~9 pm — Knights Info Mtg St. Francis Room