University Catholic Center

University Catholic Center

April 12th, 2009

“Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?” The University Interfaith Council is hosting an interfaith discussion on the financial crisis, complete with Christian, Muslim and Jewish responses to the economic situation. Free food! April 15th at 6:30 pm at Texas Hillel at 21st & San Antonio. Next Step Retreat - Fri-Sat, April 24-25 Next Step Retreat is a discernment retreat for college students. It is a 24-hr retreat that will explore how to discern God’s call and presence in your decision- making. This is the place to bring the questions: Is this the right major? The right relationship? Religious life? The cost is $15.00 and for more info, forms are at the UCC’s front desk. Thank you to all who volunteered to make the Holy Week and Easter Triduum services beautiful, prayerful and holy. There are far too many people than what we can name in this small space, but know your contribution of time and energy is what made these special services and Masses a reality. —-Thank you and God bless!

Join us for Confirmation! Next Sunday, April 19th, Bishop Aymond will celebrate the 8 pm Mass and confirm nearly 20 UCC members. Please come, welcome the Bishop and share in this beautiful celebration.

Easter Sunday

Annunciation Maternity Home- The Annunciation Maternity Home was founded in 1999 follow an inspirational calling from God from the co-founders. On the average, we receive over 55 calls a month requesting assistance in regards to maternity and pregnancy needs. The Annunciation Maternity Home, in Georgetown, Texas, is the only licensed long-term care (2+ years) maternity home in the Central Texas area, we have served over 250 young girls and their babies in the past seven years. AMH is a free, full-service home for young, homeless women and teenagers experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Access to medical care and educational programs that are needed to ensure a successful and healthy pregnancy for the mother and her baby are provided for each resident. Each Spring Annunciation Maternity Home holds its annual banquet fundraisers. This year’s theme is “Recommit to Life” and we are pleased to host the following events: * Saturday, May 9th 2009 – at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Austin * Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 – at St. Williams Catholic Church, Round Rock With your support, a successful banquet will enable us to continue to serve the young teen mothers and their babies in our community. For table sponsorship and ticket information, please go to the Annunciation Maternity Home website at www.thematernityhome.org. If you have any questions please email Tod Stehling at [email protected] or call (512) 864-7755. In these uncertain times of need and change it is more important than ever for us to recommit our unwavering support to the most vulnerable is society and to the mission of Christ. Please join us for an unforgettable event to support Annunciation Maternity Home.

Want to be Confirmed? Our next preparation begins in October for confirmation in Spring 2010. Do you want to be a KNIGHT ? We are seeking interested men to reactivate our Knight of Columbus Council. Just need to be 18 years old and Catholic. Interest? contact Fr. Ed Nowak at [email protected] or Kraft at [email protected]

Visit www.paulist.org to learn more about the Paulist Fathers. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:

Acts 2:14,22-33; Mt 28:8-15 Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18 Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35 Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14 Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15 Acts 4:32-35; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

Reminder! 8 pm Mass attendees are no longer able to park in the lot at the corner of 20th and Whitis. The only lot for the University Catholic Center is the lot to our west between our building and Dobie Mall.

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. Gay and Lesbian Support Group With the encouragement and support of Bishop Aymond, the UCC has formed 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]).

Our Gifts to God

Week of April 6

$5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 Actual Expected

3/8

3/15

3/22

3/29

$2,816.47

$2,541.00

$2,249.30

2,038.52

$2,380

$2,380

$2,380

$3,950

Actual

Expected

Due to the earlier deadline for Easter, last Sunday’s collection and Black Bag was not yet collected or counted. Thank you for your generosity and check back next week for complete figures. Thanks and God bless! Free Workshop—Tactics for Tough Times Catholic Charities of Central Texas are sponsoring free workshops on Tactics for Tough Times. These free workshops will increase your financial knowledge and skills in money management, how to conduct a job search and retool a resume, how to handle the stress during this time of crisis and a workshop on preventing foreclosure. For more info you can go to www.CCCTX.org or call 512-651-6100. The workshop will be on May 2nd – Cedar Park Library 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park

Night Prayer ● ~9:00 pm ● Mon-Thurs Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Weekly Reflection Question: Jesus embraced all of humanity by stretching his arms on the cross. How do you embrace him? A parishioner from St. Austin’s is renting a house and would like some good Catholic students living in it. The home is a charming, 6-bedroom 3-bath house on 4317 Depew, near 45th/ Red River. 2 story, wood/cement floors, full kitchen, large utility with washer/dryer. Large yard, wrap-around porch, spa. 6 parking spaces in alley. UT/Cap Metro shuttles at corner. Rent:$4350. Perfect for serious students/professionals. Please contact Ramona directly on her cell at 512-922-3880 and tell her you found this in the UCC bulletin. 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. Paulist Vocations Retreat, May 8-10 in New York at the Paulist Motherhouse. Contact Fr. Ed Nowak for details.

Monday Apr 13 — Monday of the Octave of Easter * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 6 pm—-Holy Week Practice Holy Spirit Chapel * 6 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 * 7 pm — Paulist Associates St. Austin’s Parish * 8 pm — CLFL Meeting Mother Teresa Room * 10 pm — LOA Soccer REC Tuesday Apr 14 — Tuesday of the Octave of Easter * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 1 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 2 pm — Staff Meeting Conference Room * 6 pm — Holy Week Practice Holy Spirit Chapel * 7 pm — MEO Service St. Mark Room * 7 pm — UGAP—Games Mother Teresa * 7 pm — Confirmation Prep Catacombs * 7:30 pm — CIW JAM St. Matthew Room * 8 pm — LOA Meeting St. Francis Room Wednesday Apr 15—Wednesday of the Octave of Easter * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Carbos for Christ Atrium * 6:30 pm — UIC Dialog Texas Hillel * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room * 7 pm — Small Group Mtg St. Matthew Room * 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room Thursday Apr 16 — Thursday of the Octave of Easter * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 7 pm — Compass Bible Study Mother Teresa Room * 8 pm — Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel Friday Apr 17 —Friday of the Octave of Easter * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 4 pm — KACM Practice Mother Teresa * 5 pm — KACM Meeting Mother Teresa * 6 pm — UGAP Rosary Blessed Sacrament Chapel * Marriage Preparation Workshop begins Saturday Apr 18—Saturday of the Octave of Easter * Marriage Preparation Workshop * STRONG Retreat Sunday Apr 19 —Divine Mercy Sunday

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 10 am — Children’s Religious Ed Entire Bldg 6 pm — Confirmation Prep Catacombs 6:15 pm — MEO Mtg St. Francis Room 7 pm — Small Group Mtg St. Matthew Room 8 pm — Bishop Aymond celebrates Mass and the Rite of Confirmation