SAINT MARY CATHEDRAL MASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday………….6:30am, 12:05pm

Saturday…………………………..12:05pm

Sunday……………Vigil: Saturday 5:30pm;

8:00am, 9:30am, noon,

1:45pm Español,

3:30pm Extraordinary Form/

Traditional Latin,

& 5:30pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday-Friday………….11:00am-11:50am

Saturday………………...11:00am-11:50am

& 4:30pm-5:20pm

CLERGY AND STAFF Most Rev. Joe S. Vásquez, STL, DD,

Bishop of Austin

Very Rev. Daniel Liu, Rector

Rev. Everardo Cazares, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Antony Savarimuthu, Priest in Residence

Deacon Vince Boyle and

Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez

Louis Barron……………Director of Development/

Facility Operations

Marc Bedell………………………Facility Services

Yvonne Bedell…….Director of Operations/Finance

Jessica Burrola……..Receptionist (church calendar)

Jaeson Drummond

Director of Catholic Faith Formation

Judy Henschen

Administrative Assistant (church bulletin)

Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona…Director, Sacred Music

Robert LeGros………...Cathedral School Principal

Jeremiah Reyna………………….Facility Services

Yvonne Saldaña…………Sacramental Coordinator

Kathy Thomas

Liturgical Coordinator & EIM Administrator

Dr. Brooks Whitmore………….Cathedral Organist

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm

(512) 476-6182 Fax (512) 476-8799

203 E. 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701

www.smcaustin.org

BAPTISMS: Parents should visit the Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org,

for Baptism guidelines; then submit completed application with required documents to schedule Baptism.

Bautizos: Si usted desea bautizar a su hijo, lea los requisitos detallados en nuestro sitio web: www.smcaustin.org. Luego, para fijar una fecha para el bautizo, entregue el formulario de solicitud con los documentos necesarios.

MARRIAGE: See Cathedral website: www.smcaustin.org, for detailed

information.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Registration forms are available on the table at

the entrance of the church; in the Cathedral office, or on our website.

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY

910 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas 78701

(512) 476-1480 ● www.smcschoolaustin.org

Enrolling PreK3-Grade 8

AVE MARIA GIFT SHOP Hours of Operation

Tues., Wed.-Sat. 11:00am-1:00 pm Sundays 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Phone 512-617-5880

Saint Mary Cathedral volunteer ministry

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Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, AUGUST 19 6:30pm.. Fr. Robert Neuhaus Book Study, Library 7:00pm.. Austin Rosary Crusade, Bishops Hall

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 6:00pm...RCIA Class, DC Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 8:30am... CSSM Mass, Cathedral 6:00pm... Finance Council, Bishops Hall 6:30pm... Pastoral Council, Library 7:30pm…St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30pm...TOV Ministry, DC Cafeteria 6:45pm.. Catholic Scripture Study, Library 7:30pm..Cathedral Young Adults Adoration/ Reception, Cathedral/Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 4:30pm.. CSSM PTC Officer Meeting, Bishops Hall

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 10:30am.Legion of Mary Meeting, Library 1:00pm.. Opus Angelorum, Bishops Hall

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 8:00am.. Sunday breakfast (CSSM 2nd Grade), Bishops Hall 10:30am-1:30pm.CFF Catechist/Mentor Training, Library 5:00pm..St. Augustine Youth Choir rehearsal, Sheehan & CSSM Music Room

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 12:49-53

The Prince of Peace wants to set the world on fire? This Sunday's Gospel can sound more intense than what we may be accustomed to. It's a passage of contradictions. Jesus so clearly prays for unity, yet here he speaks of division. Why would our God who comes as an offering of love speak so frankly about causing relationships to be torn apart?

The sobering truth is that Jesus is divisive. We see this throughout the Gospels, as the Pharisees critique him, the Romans condemn him, and not everyone in the crowd is enthusiastic about his words. Jesus has not come for the purpose of dividing, but what he does is so radical that it upends the status quo. And it doesn't end with his preaching and miracles! "There is a baptism with which I must be baptized." Jesus isn't talking about his baptism at the Jordan River, which has already occurred, but the passing through the waters of death on the Cross and rising again to new life in the Resurrection. This is divisive stuff! Christ's spiritual fire turned the "fathers" - the Jewish people and Pharisees - against the "sons" - the common people. Not everyone wants the Gospel Jesus is preaching. Not everyone wants to be set on fire with the desire to love others. Some prefer to put on a warm sweater and curl up in front of the TV.

In living and loving as Jesus did, we, too, might ruffle some feathers. In disciplining our teenage child for sneaking out, we may cause some division (temporarily, we hope!). In standing up to gossip and the spread of cruel rumors in our workplace, we might cause division. In emphasizing the dignity of both the desperate mother and the unborn child, we might cause division. Not everyone wants the Gospel Jesus is preaching. Not everyone wants the Gospel we are invited to live. But that's no excuse not to live it. ©LPi ______________________________________________________________

20º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lc 12, 49-53

"He venido a traer fuego a la tierra y ¡Cuánto desearía que ya estuviera ardiendo!" (Lucas 12:49). En este domingo el Evangelio nos lleva al grano, sin rodeos. Jesús habla de las divisiones y dificultades que existen en la vida del ser humano. Las divisiones siempre causan ansiedad, depresión y falta de ganas de hacer el trabajo con alegría. Sin embargo, estos momentos de tensión entre la familia, comunidad y sociedad, son oportunidades para aumentar la esperanza y la paz en el corazón. El seguir a Jesús, no quiere decir que todo sale bien. En ocasiones parece que todo lo que gira alrededor es negatividad. Pareciera que la dirección que se toma es en medio del caos. Pero, permítame decirle que en ese caos se busca a Dios.

Un camino para encontrarlo es el tomar como habito el discernimien-to. Aprender a discernir es un paso seguro para tomar decisiones buenas y mejorar las relaciones de uno para con el otro. El papa Francisco, nos ayuda con la siguiente reflexión: "El tiempo en el que vivimos nos exige desarrollar una profunda capacidad para discernir... Necesitamos 'leer desde dentro' lo que el Señor nos pide, para vivir en el amor y ser continuadores de esta su misión de amor? El discernimiento espiritual es la brújula que nos permite reconocer la acción del Espíritu Santo en nuestra vida, en nuestras comunidades y en el mundo." ¿Entonces? ¿Cristo vino a traernos la paz o la guerra? Pidamos, en la Eucaristía, que Dios nos de la fuerza que necesitamos para buscar siempre la paz en nuestras relaciones; a pesar de no estar de acuerdo en todos los puntos de la relación. ©LPi

Gospel Meditation

SEASONAL REFLECTION

A Senior's Prayer

Good and gracious God,

I thank you for the gift of life.

You have given me so many good things over

its course:

health of mind and body, friends and family,

strengths and weaknesses, sorrows and joys.

You have ordained that seasons change and

time passes.

Help me to surrender graciously

to the changing circumstances of my life.

Help me to accept my weaknesses,

and to see them as opportunities

for others to show the love of Jesus.

Make me strong in Your spirit,

that I may love You all the days of my life.

Amen.

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Mass Intentions

Monday, August 19 6:30am……………….Faithful Departed 12:05pm.…………Larry Gene Porfirio†

Tuesday, August 20 6:30am……………….Faithful Departed 12:05pm……………….....Beth Fromme

Wednesday, August 21 6:30am….....................William Peterson 8:30am..………Norma Villa Vermeulen 12:05pm……...Martin Esteban Aleman†

Thursday, August 22 6:30am……………….Josephine Ahrens 12:05pm………………...Madere family

Friday, August 23 6:30am…………All Clergy & Religious 12:05pm……………………John Kahil† 6:00pm………..Raul & Elisa Gonzalez†

Saturday, August 24 12:05pm………………....Moses Kouri† 5:30pm………….Msgr. Peter A. Noble†

Sunday, August 25 8:00am………………..Penelope Ahrens 9:30am.…………………….Isabel Egan Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm…….Dcn. Guadalupe Rodriguez 3:30pm………………….Rolando Cruz† 5:30pm……………………..Edith Neal†

Stewardship & Development

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Offertory Collection (week of 8-11-19)

Sunday Coll. Last Month Year to Date 8/11/19 June 2019 7/1-8/12/2019

Income

Expenses

Budget Excess/(Deficit)

Second Collection Cathedral Maintenance $ 1,917

Attendance ........................................... 1,397

Encounter Christ Campaign a/o 6-19-19 $1,036,715 pledged—75% of goal

Saint Mary Cathedral Catholic Endowment (as of 5/31/2019) $ 43,519

For questions, concerns, or comments, contact the Director of Advancement, Louis

Barron, 512-476-6182 ext. 172; email lbarron@smcaustin.org.

those who have died;

those in need of healing: * Paul Ancira, Rose Berkowitz, Jessica Burrola, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Judith Constantine, Carmel DiCarlo, Abel Duarte, Ronald Erickson, Joshua Escalona, Glenn Gardner, Claire Hernandez, Clara Hernandez, Rebecca Huang, Chuck Jehlen, Guadalupe Jimenez, Hee-Jung Kim, Molly Lane, Mrs. Lucio, Clarisa Marcée, Vanessa Matocha, Gary Porfirio, Bill Scott, Dolores Thompson, Vicente Zavala

and those serving in the military: HR Shelby D. Aparicio HN5 Jinuel Jehlen LCPL Eric E. Muñoz 1LT Kyra Barone 1 LT Patrick Kuiper Capt. Nicholas Naquin Capt. Mary E. Boyle Major David McGuire 1SG Kenneth A. Saffell A1C Paige Derry Capt. Lawrence McNamara Capt. Sean Snook PFC Andrew DiCarlo Christopher Mercado, USAF Sgt. William Speer PFC Rick German Capt. Chris Morrow Spec 4 Chris Trevino 1LT Cory Houck Ensign Evan Moses Christopher Ty Trevino

Lt. Sigifredo Homero Huerta, Jr. LT Shane Moses

*Unless requested otherwise, names will appear for three weeks.

Please pray for...

SANCTUARY CANDLE In Thanksgiving for

Benjamin Lee Alvarado August 18 to August 31, 2019

SUNDAY SECOND COLLECTION

August 24-25, 2019 Dominican Sisters Missionary

Appeal

$ 20,753 $ 82,887 $ 174,246

$ 20,937 $ 98,290 $ 125,622

$ (184) $ (15,403) $ 48,624

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August: That families, through

their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly “schools of true human growth.”

Three Day Mission at the Cathedral: Sept. 24-26, Sept. 29, preached by

Fr. Wolfgang Seitz, ORC of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum*. Tuesday & Wednesday-Holy Hour at 6:30pm; presentation at 7:30pm; Thursday-Presentation only; Sunday-7:00pm: Ceremony with reception of the Consecration to the Guardian Angel of those who have completed their year of formation. No Holy Mass.

*Opus Sanctorum Angelorum or “Work of the Holy Angels” is a canonically erected association of the faithful. It is under the overall direction of the Order of Canons Regular of the Holy Cross. The Work spreads the Consecration to the Guardian Angel (approved by the Holy See in 2000) and membership in Opus Sanctorum Angelorum and is particularly dedicated to praying for the sanctifica-tion of the priesthood. For more information see website: www.opusangelorum.org, email: contact@opusangelorum.org, phone: 330-969-9900.

SAVE THE DATE

The Diocese of Austin 28th Annual Red Mass

September 26, 2019, 6:00 p.m.

More details: https://austindiocese.org/red-mass

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Faith Formation/Formación de Fe

You are invited to register your family for Religious Education in Bishops Hall after Mass today. Sessions are on Sundays beginning Sept. 8. Be sure to register for Sacrament Preparation by the Sept. 30 deadline. For more information, call 512-476-4801. Estas invitado a inscribir a tu familia en Religiosos. Educa-ción en el Salón de los Obispos después de la misa de hoy. Las sesiones están en los domingos a partir del 8 de septiembre. Asegúrese de registrarse para la Preparación del Sacramento antes de la fecha limite del 30 de Septiembre. Para mas información, llame al 512-476-4801.

R. C. I. A.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults welcomes

those who want to become Catholic or are seeking full communion in the Catholic faith through the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. If you are interested in coming into the Church or would like more information, contact Deacon Vince, 512-576-4788.

New Book Study! Starting Aug. 19, we will begin a 10-

week study of the book The Second One Thousand Y ears edited by Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, assembled by the editors of the journal First Things. The book explores religious and social development of the West during the past one thousand years by looking at 10 people who defined the millennium.

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm,

For questions email LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

Faith Enrichment

Church is a mother to all, remains close to those who suffer, pope says. Junno Arocho Esteves, Aug. 7, 2019, Catholic News Service.

Like the apostles who brought spiritual and physical healing to those in need, Christians are called to tend to the wounds of the suffering and the downtrodden, Pope Francis said. The Church does not close its eyes when confronted with the sufferings of others but instead “knows how to look at humanity in the face to create meaningful relationships, bridges of friendships and solidarity,” the pope said during his weekly general audience Aug. 7. It is a “church without borders that is a mother to all, that knows how to take them by the hand and accompany them to lift up, not to condemn,” he said. “Jesus always, always stretches forth his hand, he always seeks to raise up to help people heal, be happy and encounter God.” Returning for the first general audience following a month-long summer break, the pope continued his series of talks on the Acts of Apostles, reflecting on the words spoken by Peter and John before healing a disabled man asking for alms at the entrance to the temple. The pope said the man, who was excluded from the temple because it was believed that his illness was caused by his sins or the sins of his parents, represents “the many excluded and discarded of society.”….

Taken from https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/08/07/church-is-a-mother-to-all-remains-close-to-those-who-suffer-pope-says/

Our baptismal rite instructs the parents and godparents of the newly baptized children, "May they keep the flame of faith alive in their hearts." Faith has often been associated with fire. While fire can be useful and welcomed as a source of light and warmth, it can also be devastating and destruc-tive. The Gospel is very much like this. On the one hand, Jesus speaks of healing, liberty, mercy, and forgiveness. On the other, he challenges the secular mindset and ideology, risks opposition, and pushes people out of their comfort zones. We are more attracted to things that make us feel better about ourselves. Equipped with the flame of faith, are we willing to see the bigger picture and risk popularity and self-preservation in favor of the kingdom of God? Nuestro rito bautismal instruye a los padres y padrinos de los niños recién bautizados: "Que puedan mantener viva la llama de la fe en sus corazones." La fe a menudo se ha asociado con el fuego. Si bien el fuego puede ser útil y bienvenido como fuente de luz y calor, también puede ser devastador y destructivo. El Evangelio es muy parecido a esto. Por un lado, Jesús habla de sanación, libertad, miseri-cordia y perdón. Por otro lado, desafía la mentalidad e ideo-logía secular, arriesga la oposición y empuja a las personas fuera de sus zonas de confort. Nos atraen más las cosas que nos hacen sentir mejor con nosotros mismos. Equipa-dos con la llama de la fe, ¿estamos dispuestos a ver una imagen más amplia y arriesgar la popularidad y la auto pre-servación a favor del reino de Dios? ©LPi

Live the Liturgy/Vivir la Liturgia

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Read our bulletin online at www.smcaustin.org/bulletins

My wife can get so invested in a sporting event where one of her favorite teams is playing that she sometimes must leave the room due to the stress. That is heavy-duty invest-ment! I remember her on the sidelines for our son's soccer games or our daughter's lacrosse games. Her emotions were intense, and she cheered loudly for her children. She never yelled at a referee because it wasn't about them. It was about wanting to see her children, or her favorite team, achieve something great. Her passion was fueled by love and her connectedness to something or someone.

When we look at our Church, we need to see greater passion. Sometimes that passion is there, but many times, we approach our discipleship as just another aspect of who we have become. It needs to be more than that. As we call ourselves Christian, we need to "put on Christ" so that a world in need sees not us, but Jesus. By being serious about our discipleship and living as transformed Everyday Stewards, we bear witness to the power of Jesus Christ.

Jesus said in Luke 12, "I have come to set the earth on fire." Those words sound pretty emotional to me! If we are to be like him, then we need to set the earth on fire. We need to be bold and proclaim the Good News without apology. By our actions of love and justice, we need to show the world that with the Body of Christ on earth, it is not business as usual. Surely our emotions about these things should trump the emotions we have about a sporting event. We need to ask ourselves what truly sets us on fire. --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi

Everyday Stewardship

Beyond our Parish

Texas Hurricane Season: Catholic Charities of Central

Texas will be launching a community disaster preparedness and response training in the next few weeks. We are looking for volunteers to be on standby to answer the call to those in crisis when needed. In order to prepare for what may come, we would like to invite you to a Disaster Response Training 101 on the following date:

Date: Saturday, September 28 Time: 10:00-11:30 Location: 1625 Rutherford Lane, Building C

RSVP and call if you have questions or need additional information at 512-656-1562.

Faith inspires us to respond to challenges relating to evangelization in contemporary society. Join Catholics from across the diocese on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8:00am-4:00pm, at St. Catherine of Siena (4800 Convict Hill Rd., Austin, TX 78749), for a day of reflection on mission-ary discipleship, and how it can best be lived out through apostolic works and Catholic action. Register at austindiocese.org/christ-our-hope. All are welcome! La fe nos inspira a responder a esos desafíos que tienen que ver con la evangelización en una sociedad contempo-ránea. Únete con otros católicos de la diócesis para un día de reflexión sobre el discipulado misionero y cómo este se vive a través de obras apostólicas y acciones católicas el sábado, 24 de agosto en la iglesia de Santa Catalina de Siena (4800 Convict Hill Road., Austin, TX 78749) de las 8:00am-4:00pm. Todos están invitados. Inscríbete en línea al http://austindiocese.org/christ-our-hope.

Created for Love, Catholic Women’s Conference: Join women of Central Texas for prayer, formation, and community Sept. 7, at St. William Parish, Round Rock. Conference seeks to embrace gift of women in society and the Church. Register at https://austindiocese.org/womens-conference.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas Did you know

that play therapy can help children learn problem-solving and communication skills that will help them cope with the challenges of life? The Counseling Services Office at Catholic Charities of Central Texas offers play therapy, as well as individual, couples and family counseling on a sliding fee scale to those looking for help and support with a variety of needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 512-651-6150 (Austin) or 979-822-9340 (Brazos Valley). ¿Sabía que la terapia de juego puede ayudar a los niños a aprender habilidades para resolver problemas y de comuni-cación que les ayudarán a enfrentar los retos de la vida? Los Servicios de la Oficina Consejería o Terapia de Catholic Charities of Central Texas ofrecen terapia de juego, así como individual, de pareja y familiar en una tarifa deslizable para aquellos que están buscando ayuda y apoyo con una variedad de necesidades. Para mayor información o para hacer una cita, llame al 512-651-6150 (Austin) o al 979-822-9340 (Valle de Brazos).

Bearing Fruit in this Chaotic 21st Century with

Chuck Neff, August 23-25. This retreat will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center. How and where is God calling you to make a difference in your little corner of the world? Chuck Neff, the talk-show host for “The Inner Life” on Relevant Radio will lead you into a deeper understanding of your quest for holiness. Cost for this retreat weekend is $235 for a private room, $185 per person for a shared room and $100 for commuters. To register call 254-780-2436 or email cedarbrake@austindiocese.org. Website: www.cedarbrake.org

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Come experience the ancient traditions and music of the Church. Propers for the Mass are in the Saint Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal located in the pew.

August 25, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. September 1, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Join us for our monthly potluck gathering in Bishops Hall after Mass. All are welcome.

Latin phrase of the week: Ad te, Domine, clamavi: Deus meus, ne sileas, ne discedas a me. Unto thee have I cried, O Lord: O my God, be not thou silent; depart not from me. Psalm 27:1

To receive news and updates about the TLM, visit our website: AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Facebook: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.

Traditional Latin Mass Traditional Latin Mass

READINGS FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 18: Mon ...... Jgs 2:11-19/Ps 106:34-37,39-40,43ab-44/Mt 19:16-22 Tues ...... Jgs 6:11-24a/Ps 85:9,11-14/Mt 19:23-30 Wed ...... Jgs 9:6-15/Ps 21:2-7/Mt 20:1-16 Thurs .... Jgs 11:29-39a/Ps 40:5,7-10/Mt 22:1-14 Fri ......... Ru 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22/Ps 146:5-10/Mt 22:34-40 Sat ......... Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-13ab,17-18/Jn 1:45-51 Sun ....... Is 66:18-21/Ps 117:1-2/Heb 12:5-7,11-13/Lk 13:22-30

OBSERVANCES FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 18: Mon ...... St. John Eudes, Priest Tues ...... St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church Wed ...... St. Pius X, Pope Thurs .... The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fri ......... St. Rose of Lima, Virgin Sat ......... St. Bartholomew, Apostle Sun ....... 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi

La Corresponsabilidad Diaria

Mi esposa puede adentrarse tanto en un evento deportivo en el que juega uno de sus equipos favoritos que a veces debe abandonar la sala debido al estrés. ¡Eso es una involucración intensa! La recuerdo en las líneas laterales en los juegos de fútbol de nuestro hijo o los juegos de lacrosse de nuestra hija. Sus emociones eran intensas, y ella animaba fuertemente a sus hijos. Ella nunca le gritó a un árbitro porque no se trataba de ellos. Se trataba de querer ver a sus hijos, o a su equipo favorito, lograr algo grandioso. Su pasión era alimentada por el amor y su conexión con algo o alguien.

Cuando miramos a nuestra Iglesia, necesitamos ver una mayor pasión. A veces esa pasión está ahí, pero muchas veces, nos acercamos a nuestro discipulado como un aspecto más de en quien nos hemos convertido. Necesita ser más que eso. Como nos llamamos a nosotros mismos cristianos, debemos "ponernos a Cristo" para que un mundo en necesidad no nos vea a nosotros, sino a Jesús. Tomando en serio nuestro discipulado y viviendo como Corresponsables Diarios transformados, damos testimonio del poder de Jesucristo.

Jesús dijo en Lucas 12: "He venido a traer fuego a la tierra". ¡Esas palabras me suenan muy emotivas! Si vamos a ser como Él, entonces necesitamos incendiar la tierra. Necesita-mos ser audaces y proclamar la Buena Nueva sin disculpas. Por nuestras acciones de amor y justicia, debemos mostrar al mundo que, con el Cuerpo de Cristo en la tierra, no es un asunto habitual. Sin duda, nuestras emociones sobre estas cosas deberían superar las emociones que tenemos sobre un evento deportivo. Necesitamos preguntarnos a nosotros mismos qué es lo que realmente nos prende fuego. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi

Word of Life—August 2019

“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency. Nothing diminishes the unchangeable dignity and sanctity of a person’s life, or the obligation to protect and care for it.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing”

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Vocations Discernment

Pray for those from the Cathedral currently discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Sister Maria Paula (Amanda Fuentes), novice, Dominican Sisters

of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI Deacon Miguel Flores, St. Louis King of France, Austin, TX Maxwell Garrison, Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest Nathan Leonard, Our Lady of Clark Creek Abbey Alex Odom, seminarian, Creighton University, Omaha, NE Br. Sawyer Sellers, Our Lady of Clark Creek Abbey Br. Augustine Marie Peter (Ryan Schultz), Canons Regular of St. Thomas Aquinas Ladd Spears-Saint Mary of the Assumption, Taylor, TX

Texas Vocation Day: If you are a young woman between the ages

of a junior in high school to age 32, join the Dominican Sisters of Mary Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8:15am-4:30pm, for a retreat, to discern if God is calling you to the religious life. The retreat will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Priory in Georgetown and will include prayer, Adoration, Mass, discernment talks and time to get to know the Sisters! Registration fee is $30. For more information, please visit https://www.sistersof mary.org/events/2019-texas-vocational-discernment-retreat/ or contact Sr. Maria Rosario, O.P. at mao-tx@sistersof mary.org.

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ENCUENTRO: UN RETIRO VOCACIONAL, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center, Burnet. Este retiro de fin de semana es una gran oportunidad para que aprendas más sobre el Dios que te llama por tu nombre. Las enseñanzas sobre la oración te ayudarán a ver su importancia, así como a aprender cómo puedes escuchar al Señor llamándote. También escucharás testimonios poderosos de sacerdotes y hermanas religiosas sobre el camino de la búsqueda de la voluntad del Señor para sus vidas. Este retiro está abierto a todos los solteros jóvenes adultos hablantes de español (hombres y mujeres, de 18-35 años). El costo de inscripción para este retiro es de $25. Este costo cubre todas las comidas, hospedaje y materiales. Hay becas disponibles para aquellos que necesiten asistencia. Por favor contacte a Adrián, 512-949-2495, para mayor informa-ción sobre estas becas. Una vez que complete su inscripción, se le enviará información por correo electrónico sobre cómo pagar la tarifa de inscripción.