University Catholic Center Lent 2009

University Catholic Center

February 22nd, 2009

Lent 2009 ASH WEDNESDAY—THIS WEDNESDAY The UCC will have Mass at 12 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm. We will join for a Joint Christian Service at 7 pm on the Main Mall. We will also have a Liturgy of the Word at 9 pm. All services will have ashes. All are invited to celebrate Fat Tuesday (February 24th) at MeatFest 09, hosted by Lambda Omega Alpha. An all-you-caneat dinner of brisket, pork, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, sides, and desserts will be available from 6:00 to 10:00 in the UCC atrium. Admission will cost $7.00 upon entrance or $5.00 if prepaid today after all UCC Masses. 100% of the event’s proceeds will support Micah 6, a local ecumenical food pantry operated by seven nearby parishes. Lenten Soup Makers Needed Lent is just around the corner and we will be having our community Lenten Soup Suppers again this year on Fridays during Lent. The soup for these suppers is provided by student and resident community members of the UCC. We are hoping to have about 18 soup makers during lent this year each providing approx 20-30 servings. If you can help make soup for one of the meals, please email me, Michael Burkhart, at [email protected]. Lenten Renewal Retreat The UCC will be hosting its annual Lenten retreat Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. The theme is Our Baptismal call: Priest, Prophet and King. The retreat will begin 6:20 Friday night with Soup Supper and continue on Saturday. Cost: $5.00 for students and $10.00 for non-students. Registration will be this weekend and next or online at http://s.utcatholic.org/lent09

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:

Sir 1:1-10; Mk 9:14-29 Sir 2:1-11; Mk 9:30-37 Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-18 Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 Gn 9:8-15; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mt 1:12-15

Events at St. Austin’s Parish St. Austin’s Parish invites members of the UCC to join them on their Christ Renews His Parish (“Chirp”) retreat. A retreat for women will be March 7-8 and a men’s retreat will be March 2829. There is no cost. Find the registration form at http://s.utcatholic.org/sta-chrp and submit it via e-mail to [email protected]

Seventh Sunday of OT

Sacred Grounds Coffee House — TODAY! February 22 6:30-7:30pm in the UCC 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. Music and munchies will be provided!

Tuesdays ● 7:00 pm ● St. Mark Room 8 pm Mass Parking Changes 8 pm Mass attendees are no longer 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 is no longer 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. Phonathon 2009 Calling all students! Starting March 1st we will be phoning parents, alumni, friends and benefactors during our 3rd annual Phonathon campaign and we need your help! There will be prizes awarded for individuals and student groups including food, gift cards, cash, and even a spot in our parking lot. For more information contact Vanessa: [email protected]

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.

Night Prayer ● ~9:00 pm ● Mon-Thurs Blessed Sacrament Chapel 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]). Servant of God Fr. Isaac Hecker, CSP, Founder of the Paulists, pray for us!

Our Gifts to God $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 $0

$3,615

$3,339 $2,971 $2,425

1/25

2/1

2/8

2/15

Week of February 23rd

The Numbers: 9 am Mass: $1,005 11:30 am Mass: $413 5 pm Mass: $1,106 8 pm Mass: $815.09 Other Income: $2,840.83

Next week’s black bag will be for: Society of St. Vincent de Paul operates stores in the Diocese of Austin, which sell used items donated by individuals. Proceeds from the stores are used to assist families in financial crises. Catholic Center Community, did you get a gift card for Christmas a birthday or office party that doesn't quite fit your tastes? Donate it to the UCC for our 3rd annual Phonathon Campaign! We are looking for gift cards as nightly incentives for our student callers. Have Questions or need information contact Vanessa: [email protected]

Monday Feb 23 — Memorial of St. Polycarp * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 12:30 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 5:30 pm — Student Leaders St. Thomas More Library * 6 pm — LOA Lil Sis Baking Kitchen * 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 24 — Weekday of the 7th Week of OT * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 1 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel * 2 pm — Staff Meeting Conference Room * 7 pm — Catholicism 101 St. Mark Room * 7 pm — UGAP Meat Fest Mother Teresa * 7 pm — Confirmation Prep Catacombs * 7 pm — MEAT FEST! Atrium * 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

People crowded Jesus' home to see him and he healed them. Do you come to Jesus' house at every opportunity?

Wednesday Feb 25—ASH WEDNESDAY * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * NO CARBOS THIS WEEK * 3 pm — Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 5 pm — Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 7 pm — Christian Service Main Mall * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room * 7 pm — Small Group Mtg St. Matthew Room * 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room * 9 pm — Liturgy of the Word 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.

Thursday Feb 26 — Lenten Weekday * 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

Weekly Reflection Question:

Nuper Nonnulli Dinner with the Paulists in Austin, March 5th. Interested in attending? Contact Fr. Ed Nowak at [email protected] or 512-476-7351 x14. Monastic Experience Retreat, April 8-11 in Shawnee, OK at St. Gregory’s Abbey. Participants in this retreat are able to join with the monks to celebrate the Easter Triduum. Schedule is slightly flexible. Contact Kraft for registration information. There is no cost, but limited space! Sunday Mar 1—First Sunday of Lent (continued) * 10 am — Children’s RE All Rooms * 6:30 pm — Mobile Loaves St. Thomas More Library * 7 pm — Small Group Mtg St. Matthew Room

Friday Feb 27 —Lenten Weekday AWAKENING Begins * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel * 5 pm — Korean Catholics Mother Teresa Room * 5 pm — Rosary by UGAP Blessed Sacrament Chapel * 6 pm — Stations of the Cross Holy Spirit Chapel * 6:30 pm — Soup Supper Atrium Saturday Feb 28—Lenten Weekday Sunday Mar 1 —First Sunday of Lent

Masses at 9 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm and 8 pm

AWAKENING Ends * 9 am — Children’s Liturgy of the Word — Mother T Rm