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. Tim Nolt, Rector

Rev. Everardo Cazares, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Antony Savarimuthu, Priest in Residence

Deacon Vince Boyle and

Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez

Louis Barron……………Director of Advancement

Yvonne Bedell……………….Operations Manager

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

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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First Things First

Pentecost, a day of wonder when the promised Holy Spirit descends and fills the faithful with courage, zeal and gifts to go and preach the Gospel to all nations! I would encourage you to take some time with the book of Acts, and to look with wonder on the birth of the Church as accounted by St. Luke. Those events took place a long time ago, but the same Spirit is with us today. And the promises of Christ made to and on behalf of his disciples regarding his Spirit in the latter chapters of the Gospel of John are for us today.

In my early adult years I: played piano for a Methodist Church; served as a youth director for a Taiwanese Presbyterian Church; worshipped at a non-denominational charismatic church; then joined a fellowship of house churches in Austin. My church-exploring finally found a home in the Catholic Church. Not because I was enamored of hierarchy, the Code of Canon Law, and a less-than-shiny institutional history over the past 2,000 years! No, I became Catholic because Jesus drew me and invited me. I had grown interested in the sacramental life, and entered with joy and peace of heart and mind in April 1999.

As I have come to know the Catholic Church -- warts, wounds, successes, failures, terrible scandals and saintly heroic examples -- I find myself called back to first principles. I have a role to play every day in God's kingdom, and I find the most grace when I embrace the real, not the ideal. How do we navigate, with joy and peace of heart and mind, the complexi-ties of Catholic life today? The answer is found in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 6:33, 34:

"Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own."

We are each asked by Christ to participate in what is real. We find this in the people we meet day in and day out, and as we give sacrificially of our time, our material goods, our gifts for the spread of the Gospel. For Catholics this takes place in the parish context, within a local diocese. No one in the world is without a diocese.

I am asking you this weekend and the next to consider your participation in the diocesan Encountering Christ Campaign. We have an obligation, as Catholic faithful, to listen to our Bishop's request to participate. I, as your rector, am asking your respectful consideration of this endeavor and at the very least, for you to fill out a pledge card (with a Yes/Maybe/No type of response). I also ask that you continue to consider the ways you are called to serve our parish with great joy and peace of heart and mind. The principles of First Things First applies directly to our salvation. You see, our path to heaven is in the context of a local parish and our diocese, not in spite of. And the precepts are clear: we are called to give materially to the work of the Church. I find that as we become highly analytical about how to fix and improve things, we often miss the Spirit. And so, we can miss the principle of blessing found with this first principle: to seek first the kingdom of God. We, as Catholics, must participate in our local Church.

Whose legacy do you and I hope to leave behind? I can ask myself this question as I prepare to leave Saint Mary Cathedral. Whose agenda? Mine for the parish, diocese and Church, or Christ's? Non-participation is certainly a weak response at best. And not one I would want to hold up to the test of Sacred Scripture, certainly not what we find in the book of Acts! This means, at the very least, listening and discerning. I also ask

Weekly Calendar

MONDAY, JUNE 10 6:30pm.. Merton Book Study group, Sheehan

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 6:00pm... RCIA class, DC Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 6:00pm..Finance Council, Library 7:30pm..St. Augustine Choir rehearsal, Sheehan

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

6:45pm.. Catholic Scripture Study, Bishops Hall

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 4:00pm...Wedding rehearsal, Cathedral

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 9:00am...Sacristan Training, Cathedral 10:00am.Wedding, Cathedral 11:00am.CDA Meeting, Bishops Hall 11:00am.Legion of Mary Meeting, Library 12:05pm.Mass with Quinceañera Blessing, Cathedral

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 TRINITY SUNDAY 8:00am.. Sunday Breakfast (Food Pantry Angels), Bishops Hall 5:15pm..St. Augustine Youth Choir rehearsal, Sheehan & CSSM Music Room

Rector’s Corner

you to keep Saint Mary Cathedral in mind with your summer tithing: as I mentioned last October, we will run the parish on the funds you provide. I am not going to worry about money, but rather choose to focus on showing up each day to offer you my priestly presence and ministry and to preach the Gospel in season and out. The rest truly is up to you. Make a choice today to continue giving sacrificially to the parish and the diocese. I believe this to be our most fruitful choice for the next generation of saints we are called to raise up through the power of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Tim

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Mass Intentions

Monday, June 10 6:30am… …..Br. Augustine Marie Peter 12:05pm.………………….Eva Johnson

Tuesday, June 11 6:30am……………Jeano Jerry Porfirio† 12:05pm………………...Madere family

Wednesday, June 12 6:30am….........................Madere family 12:05pm……………..Virginia Iglesias†

Thursday, June 13 6:30am…………………Sawyer Sellers 12:05pm………..Conversion of Sinners

Friday, June 14 6:30am…………………….Ladd Spears 12:05pm…………….Souls in Purgatory

Saturday, June 15 12:05pm…………………Jean Barkley† 5:30pm……………..Virginia Marchan†

Sunday, June 16 8:00am…………………...Yvette Miller 9:30am ……………………...Scott Bilik Noon …………...Cathedral Parishioners 1:45pm………………..Alfred Saucedo† 3:30pm………………..Whitemore family 5:30pm…………..Anne & Tony Fayad†

Stewardship & Development

Pentecost Sunday

Offertory Collection (week of 6-2-19)

Sunday Coll. Last Month Year to Date 6/2/19 April 2019 7/2018-6/4/2019

Income

Expenses

Budget Excess/(Deficit)

Second Collection St. Vincent de Paul . $ 2,871

Attendance............................................... 1,607

Encounter Christ Campaign Balance $ Saint Mary Cathedral Catholic Endowment (as of 4/30/2019) $ 45,350

Ave Maria Gift Shop Debt Balance (as of 4-20-2019 $ 4,710 Purchases at Ave Maria Gift Shop help pay for the debt. Thank you for your support!

For questions, concerns, or comments, contact the Director of Advancement, Louis Barron, 512-476-6182 ext. 172; email lbarron@smcaustin.org.

Next Sunday’s Second Collection June 15-16, 2019

Cathedral School of Saint Mary

those who have died; Rev. Neville Jansze

those in need of healing: * Paul Ancira, Margaret Blute Van Antwerp, Jessica Burrola, Juan Burrola, Sr. & Yolanda Burrola, Judith Constantine, Carmel DiCarlo, Glenn Gardner, Clara Hernandez, Chuck Jehlen, Hee-Jung Kim, Molly Lane, Carmina Pelaez-Massey, Natacha Pelaez-Wagner, Vanessa Matocha, Gary Porfirio, Bill Scott, Dolores Thompson

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...

15,544 107,623 1,264,526

27,221 97,347 1,306,606

(11,677) 10,276 (42,081)

SANCTUARY CANDLE In Thanksgiving from

The Madere family June 9—June 22, 2019

Join us in thanking Fr. Tim Nolt for his three

years of service as rector of the Cathedral. Our parish will host a farewell reception Saturday, June 29, 6:45-8:00pm in Bishops Hall. Let’s keep Fr. Nolt in our prayers as he prepares for his new assignment as Vicar for Priests, effective July 1st. For additional information call Yvonne Bedell or Louis Barron at 512-476-6182.

Les invitamos que nos acompañen en darle la gracias al Padre Tim Nolt por haber servido como rector de la catedral durante tres anos. Nuestra parroquia le dará a el una recepción de despedida el sábado, 29 de junio después de la Misa de 5:30pm de vigilia en el Salón de los Obispos. Vamos a mantener Padre Nolt en nuestras oraciones mientras se prepara para su nuevo cargo como Vicario de Sacerdotes, a partir del 1 de julio. Para obtener más información, llame a Yvonne Bedell o Louis Barron al 512-476-6182.

The Parish office is in need of volunteers to help with miscellaneous administrative tasks. Office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F. If you are interested in helping out during our work day, contact Louis Barron, lbarron@smcaustin.org, 512-476-6182, ext. 172, or Yvonne Bedell, ybedell@smcaustin.org, 512-476-6182, ext. 110. _______________________________

Father’s Day Envelopes available in the pews for an honorary or memorial gift and your donations will help beautify the altar for Father’s Day.

Sobres para el día de los padres se encuentran en los bancos para hacer una donación conmemorativa en honor a un ser querido. Estas donaciones nos ayudarán a adornar el altar para el día de los padres.

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Cathedral Book Study Group will read New Seeds of

Contemplation by Thomas Merton Mondays at 6:30pm in the Sheehan Room. One of Merton’s most widely read and best-loved books, it seeks to awaken the dormant inner depths of the spirit so long neglected by Western man, to nurture a deeply contemplative and mystical dimension in our lives. No cost; books provided.

Catholic Scripture Study: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm, For questions email LJSmith78704@yahoo.com.

Faith Formation/Formación de Fe

Consult our website: smcaustin.org/family-registration, for information about registration for Catholic Faith Formation classes and how to begin preparations for your child to receive sacraments.

Consulte nuestro sitio web: smcaustin.org/family-registration, para obtener información sobre el registro para las clases de Formación en la fe católica y cómo comenzar los preparati-vos para que su hijo recibir sacramentos.

Faith Enrichment

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.

Announcements

Organ Camp: Learn about “The King of Instruments”

with Dr. Brooks Whitmore, Cathedral Organist, June 17-21, Middle/High School with prior keyboard experience; July 29-Aug 2, Elementary (prior keyboard experience welcome but not required) 1:30-4 p.m., Choir Loft, $75/student - no prior keyboard experience $100/student - prior keyboard experi-ence (includes private lessons). Email Brooks Whitmore(bwhitmore@smcaustin.org) to register.

Corpus Christi Procession—Saturday, June 22: Celebration begins with the 5:30pm Vigil Mass; then we process to the Texas State Capitol, the Texas State Cemetery and to Our Lady of Guada-lupe Catholic Church, pausing at four altars along the route for blessings. Reception follows at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Details at smcaustin.org and olgaustin.org

Procesión de Corpus Christi—Sábado, Junio 22: Nuestra celebración empezara con la Misa de Vigilia de las 5:30pm en la Catedral de Saint Mary. Después de misa se procederá al Texas State Capital, el Cementerio de Texas State, después a la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalu-pe. Haremos una pausa en los, cuatro altares a lo largo de la ruta de las bendiciones de los “cuatro puntos cardinales de la tierra” (Rev.7) y “los cuatro vientos” (Mt. 24:31). Seguirá una recepción en la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Detalles en smcaustin.org y olgaustin.org

The 2019 Walk for Life-Saturday, June 15, 8:30am -10:00am, in Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Harker Heights. Walk to promote the sanctity of innocent human life and raise funds for programs that protect mothers, unborn babies, and pregnancy resource centers. Last year’s Walk was high-ly successful. More than 155 walkers from 45 churches participated. Over $86,000 was raised in donations and pledges thanks to our volunteers. Every walker who raises $250 will earn a commemorative T-Shirt! You can earn additional incentives like tickets to the Annual Benefit Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Hilton Austin. Register https://www.texasallianceforlife.org/2019-walk-for-life/ or by phone: 512-477-1244.

Wedding Monitors Needed: Saint Mary Cathedral has

an opening for part-time wedding monitors to serve as guides to the bride and wedding party for rehearsals and weddings. If you are interested, email kthomas@smcaustin.org or call the parish office at 512-476-6182. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age.

Weddings Over 230 children and young people will sign up

with Faith Formation to learn about Jesus and the Catholic faith his fall. Our success is made possible by volunteers like you – under the mantle of Mary – who help families learn and grow. Join us in this ministry by calling the office of Faith Formation at 512-476-4801 for information about our many ways of volunteering.

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El Rincón del Rector

Lo Primero es lo Primero

¡Pentecostés, un día maravilloso, cuando el Espíritu Santo tan prometido, desciende y llena a los fieles de todas las naciones con valor, entusiasmo y dones para predicar el Evangelio! Les exhorto a que se tomen un momento a leer el libro de los Hechos y que disfruten la maravilla del nacimiento de la Iglesia según lo cuenta San Lucas. Y aunque esos eventos se llevaron a cabo hace mucho tiempo, el mismo Espíritu está con nosotros hasta el día de hoy. Y las promesas de Cristo hechas a sus discípulos y en nombre de ellos en relación con su Espíritu en los últimos capítulos del Evangelio de Juan son para nosotros hoy.

En mis primeros años como adulto, toque el piano para una Iglesia Metodista; después como director de jóvenes para una Iglesia Presbiteriana Taiwanesa; sirviendo, también en una iglesia carismática sin denominación; y después uniéndome a una comunidad de iglesias de casas en Austin. Mi exploración en búsqueda de una iglesia finalmente llego a su fin cuando encontré mi hogar en la Iglesia Católica. ¡Sin duda no fue porque me haya enamorado su jerarquía, el Código de Derecho Canónico o su historia institucional no menos brillante de sus últimos 2,000 años! No, me convertí en católico porque Jesús me atrajo y me invitó. Me interesé más en la vida sacramental y entré con mucha alegría, paz en mi corazón y mente en abril de 1999.

He llegado a conocer a la Iglesia católica por medio de sus (heridas, éxitos, fracasos, terribles escándalos y ejemplos heroicos de Santos) y me encuentro con el llamado a los primeros principios. Tengo un papel que desempeñar todos los días en el reino de Dios, y encuentro mayor gracia cuando acepto lo real, no lo ideal. ¿Cómo sobrellevamos, con alegría y paz de corazón y mente, las complejidades de la vida católica actual? La respuesta se encuentra en medio del Sermón del Monte, en Mateo 6:33, 34:

"Buscad primero su Reino y su justicia, y todas esas cosas se os darán por añadidura. Así que no os preocupéis del mañana: el mañana se preocupara de sí mismo. Cada día tiene bastante con su propio mal"

Cristo nos pide que participemos en lo que es real. Encontramos esto en las personas con las que nos encontramos día tras día y, al dar sacrificios de nuestro tiempo, nuestros bienes materiales, y el dar nuestros dones para la difusión del Evangelio. Para los católicos esto ocurre en el contexto parroquial, dentro de una diócesis local. Nadie en este mundo está sin una diócesis.

Les pido este fin de semana y el próximo que consideren su participación en la Campaña diocesana de Encuentro con Cristo. Tenemos la obligación, como fieles católicos, de escuchar la solicitud de nuestro Obispo. Yo, como su rector, le pido que considere respetuosamente este esfuerzo y, como mínimo, que llene una tarjeta de compromiso (con un tipo de respuesta Sí / Tal vez / No). También le pido que continúe considerando las formas en que está llamado a servir a nuestra parroquia con gran alegría y paz de corazón y mente. Los principios de Primero es lo Primero son directamente aplicados a nuestra salvación. Como puede usted ver, nuestro camino al cielo está en el contexto de una parroquia local y nuestra diócesis, no a pesar de. Y los preceptos son claros: estamos llamados a dar materialmente (continua en la pag. 6)

Everyday Stewardship

I am a sports fan, and perhaps you are one, too. I don't follow all sports, but those that I do follow usually involve a team. There is something about a team of individuals coming together for the goal of victory that is compelling. A team is only as good as the sum of all its players. If you have all the right talent at the right positions, great things can happen. What is hard for a fan to watch is a team that has great tal-ent but fails to achieve its goals because some players choose not to give their all to the team. Selfishness, apathy, or immaturity keep some from giving fully of themselves. The hopes and dreams of a team and fan base are dashed even though they had all they needed to be the best.

A parish is a lot like a team. Those in a parish community work together to achieve goals that ultimately lead others to Christ. We come together to give of ourselves to advance the mission of the parish. When we all are committed to fully giving our gifts and talents, fulfilling our position in the Body of Christ, then our hopes and dreams of transforming the world around us can become reality.

However, when we sit out on the sidelines, we hurt our team. When we hold back and choose not to give of ourselves, we diminish what is truly possible for our parish community. I believe God always provides our parishes with what they need to be fruitful and vibrant. His gifts to us exist in each other. If you think your parish could be so much more, than perhaps this week you should call your pastor or other pastoral leader and say, "Put me in coach!" -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Our new rector, effective July

1st, is Father Daniel Liu. He current-ly serves as director of St. Peter Catholic Student Center at Baylor University. Fr. Liu served two years at our parish as parochial vicar after being ordained in 2008. Let’s keep him in our prayers as he prepares for his new assignment as rector of Saint Mary Cathedral.

El nuevo Rector de nuestra catedral será el Padre Daniel Liu, y comenzara a partir del 1 de julio. Actualmente se desempeña como director del Centro de Estudiantes Católicos de St. Peter en la Universidad de Baylor. Padre Daniel sirvió dos años en nuestra catedral como Vicario parroquial después de haber sido ordenado en 2008. Por favor mantengámoslo en nuestras oraciones mientras se prepara para su nuevo cargo como rector de la Catedral de Santa María.

Este otoño en la catedral, mas de 230 niños y jóvenes se inscribirán en nuestro programa de formación de la fe para aprender sobre Jesús y la fe católica. Este éxito se hace posible con voluntarios como ustedes quien bajo el manto de María ayudan a familias a aprender y a crecer. Para más información sobre cómo usted puede ayudar, llame la oficina al 512-476-4801.

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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.

June 16, 3:30pm—Solemn Mass—Trinity Sunday. The Reverend Henry Finch, celebrant. June 23, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Second Sunday after Pentecost. June 30, 3:30pm—Sung Mass—Third Sunday after Pentecost

Latin phrase of the week: Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus: quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.—Give praise to the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever. Psalm 106:1

To receive news and updates about the TLM, visit our web-site: AustinLatinMass.org. Be social, “Like” us on Face-book: St. Joseph Latin Mass Society.

Traditional Latin Mass

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for June—That

priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.

La Corresponsabilidad Diaria

Yo soy un aficionado a los deportes, y quizás tú también lo eres. No sigo todos los deportes, pero los que sigo, usual-mente involucran un equipo. Hay algo acerca de un equipo de personas que se unen para lograr el objetivo de la victoria que es cautivador. Un equipo es tan bueno como la suma de todos sus jugadores. Si tienes todo el talento adecuado en las posiciones correctas, pueden suceder grandes cosas. Lo que es difícil de ver para un fanático es un equipo que tenga un gran talento pero que no logre sus objetivos porque algu-nos jugadores eligen no dar todo al equipo. El egoísmo, la apatía o la inmadurez evitan que algunos den completamen-te de sí mismos. Las esperanzas y los sueños de un equipo y una base de fans se desvanecen a pesar de que tenían todo lo que necesitaban para ser los mejores.

Una parroquia se parece mucho a un equipo. Aquellos en una comunidad parroquial trabajan juntos para lograr metas que finalmente llevan a otros a Cristo. Nos unimos para dar de nosotros mismos para avanzar en la misión de la parro-quia. Cuando todos estamos comprometidos a dar en pleni-tud nuestros dones y talentos, cumpliendo nuestra posición en el Cuerpo de Cristo, nuestras esperanzas y sueños de transformar el mundo que nos rodea pueden convertirse en realidad.

Sin embargo, cuando nos mantenemos al margen, dañamos a nuestro equipo. Cuando nos detenemos y decidimos no dar de nosotros mismos, disminuimos lo que es realmente posible para nuestra comunidad parroquial. Yo creo que Dios siempre proporciona a nuestras parroquias lo que necesitan para ser fructíferas y vibrantes. Sus dones para nosotros existen en los demás. Si crees que tu parroquia podría ser mucho más, quizás esta semana deberías llamar a tu pastor u otro líder pastoral y decir: "¡Déjame Entrar!" -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

(continua de la pág. 5) a la obra de la Iglesia. He visto como a medida que pasa el tiempo nos volvemos altamente analíticos acerca de cómo arreglar y mejorar las cosas, y a menudo olvidamos al Espíritu. Y así, podemos perder el principio de la bendición que se encuentra con este primer principio: buscar primero el reino de Dios. Nosotros, como católicos, debemos participar en nuestra Iglesia local.

¿A quién le dejaremos este legado? Ahora que me preparo para dejar la catedral de Santa María me hago esta pregunta. De quien es la agenda? ¿la mía en la parroquia, de la diócesis y la iglesia, o la de Cristo? Ciertamente es una respuesta débil al no participar con esta solicitud. ¡Y no quisiera poner a nadie a prueba sobre la Sagrada Escritura, sin duda no es lo que encontramos en el libro de Hechos! Esto significa, al menos, escuchar y discernir. También le pido que tenga en cuenta si diezmo de verano para la Catedral de Santa María: ya que como mencioné en octubre pasado, mantenemos esta parroquia con los fondos que ustedes proporcionan. No me voy a preocupar por el dinero, sino que prefiero concentrarme en aparecer cada día para ofrecerle mi presencia sacerdotal y mi ministerio y predicar el Evangelio. El resto realmente depende de usted. Haga una elección hoy y ofrezca sus sacrificios a la parroquia y la diócesis. Creo que esta es nuestra opción más fructífera para la próxima generación de santos que estamos llamados a elevar por medio del poder del Espíritu Santo. P. Tim

El Rincón del Rector

Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin, Texas June 9, 2019

Vocations Discernment

Beyond our Parish

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. Early Bird Registration $45 until June 10. Register at https://austindiocese.org/womens-conference.

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 Rev. Deacon Henry Finch, Pontifical College Josephinum Miguel Flores, St. Mary’s Seminary Maxwell Garrison, Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest Nathan Leonard, Our Lady of Clark Creek Abbey Alex Odom, seminarian at Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin 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

Attention, Parents of graduating seniors! Send your graduating senior off to college with more than a laptop and credit card. Gift them with a booster shot of their Catholic Faith - a three day retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Austin Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry to help them encounter the living Christ in the Pascal mysteries. This particular retreat is scheduled for transitioning seniors as they leave home and find their way in campus life. The retreat dates are June 21-23 at Eagle’s Wings in Burnet about an hour’s drive west of Austin. Check out the details online at the TEC (Together Encounter Christ) website: www.tecofctx.wordpress.com.

Welcome to one of the newest feasts in the Catholic Church! The Memorial

of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, was established by Pope Francis in spring 2018. While the formal celebration is new, the honor is as old as the Gospels. Jesus spoke few words on the Cross, but several of them were addressed to his mother and the apostle John. "Woman, behold your son." "Son, behold your mother." This means far more than simply someone to care for Mary as she got on in years and someone for John to celebrate Jewish festivals with. John represents all of us, the Church. Jesus entrusted Mary to us as our mother. At the end of the historic Second Vatican Council in the midst of tumultuous times, Bl. Pope Paul VI formally declared Mary as Mother of the Church and invited us to pray to her under that title. With our recent celebration of the

birthday of the Church at Pentecost, we remember that every birth has a mother. Happy Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church!

READINGS FOR WEEK OF JUNE 10: Mon ....... Gen 3:9-15 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-3,5-7/ Jn 19:25-34 Tues ...... Acts 21b-26;13:1-3/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 5:13-16 Wed ...... 2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99:5-9/Mt 5:17-19 Thurs ..... 2 Cor 3:15—4:1,3-6/Ps 85:9ab,10-14/ Mt 5:20-26 Fri .......... 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 116:10-11,15-18/Mt 5:27-32 Sat ........ 2 Cor 5:14-21/Ps 103:1-4,9-12/Mt 5:33-37 Sun ....... Prv 8:22-31/Ps 8:4-9/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15

OBSERVANCES FOR WEEK OF JUNE 10: Mon ....... Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Tues ...... St. Barnabas, Apostle Thurs ..... St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church Fri .......... Flag Day Next Sun.. The Most Holy Trinity; Father’s Day ©LPi