St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

Psalm147:3"Hehealsthebrokenheartedandbindsuptheirwounds”

Parish Staff Rev. Charlie Garza Pastor frcharlie@stmartindp.org Ext. 203

Edward Rositas Deacon - Pastoral Associate deaconed@stmartindp.org Ext. 210

Dan Pearson Deacon deacondan@stmartindp.org

Geoff Unger Deacon deacongeoff@stmartindp.org

Jesse Martinez Deacon-Retired deaconjesse@stmartindp.org 512-699-3087

Judy Tixier Business Manager businessmgr@stmartindp.org Ext. 202

Kevin Kapchinski Director of Faith Formation dff@stmartindp.org Ext. 204

Michele Van Nostrand Children’s Faith Formation ccre@stmartindp.org Ext. 206

Thomas Dale Director of Music music@stmartindp.org

Mary Gomez Clergy Administrative Asst. office@stmartindp.org Ext. 201

Laura Zordilla Parish Communications communications@stmartindp.org Ext. 205

www.stmartindp.org office@stmartindp.org

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1062 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

Physical Location: 26160 Ranch Road 12 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 Office: 512-858-5667

fax: 512-858-1467 Office Hours Monday–Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm After Hours Parish Emergency 512-618-9691

SVdP Financial Assistance Ext. 209 Masses Weekends: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:15am, 11:00am, 5:00pm 1:30pm (Spanish) Weekdays:

Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm Wednesday & Friday 12:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday & Friday 11:30am–11:55am Saturday 4:00pm–4:45pm Tuesday 6:00pm–7:00pm or by appointment

Confession Schedule for Lent inside bulletin

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD APRIL 9, 2017

This week we end our homily series on Knowing Your Tree of Sin. We have been reflecting on how we will struggle with the seven deadly sins of pride, wrath, lust, envy, gluttony, avarice (greed), and sloth sometime during our lives. Hopefully you have become more aware of the sins you commonly fall into by tracking which of the seven deadly sins you struggle the most with. At the root of our tree of sin is an ungodly self-reliance centered on some idol or false God that we have put in God's place. The deeper roots are the ways we have been wounded in our life and the lies about ourselves that we have believed based on those wounds. This concept is explained in more depth in the book Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schutts. You can find a tree of sin diagram created by Dr. Bob at http://www.stmartindp.org/lenten-study to fill in.

Last week we reflected on the deadly sin of sloth and its false god of comfort where we avoid what God is inviting us to do by losing ourselves in false comforts. This week we are reflecting on the last of the the deadly sins which is wrath or an ungodly anger. It's false god is when we want control. We all have moments when we feel out of control and that is when wrath can enter in. Wrath like all the deadly sins has two forms. The more familiar form is yelling and hitting where we express the wrath out loud. The less familiar form is when we give the silent treatment and withhold hugs or basically act passive-aggressively. We like to be in control because we feel control will protect us from getting hurt. However, the more controlling we become the more we hurt others and ultimately ourself. God is the one we should surrender all control to like the saints and Jesus did.

In this weekend's Gospel, we hear the Passion Narrative which is the ultimate example of surrender and giving up of control. Jesus was God and yet he chose to submit himself to the most incredible forms of physical and emotional suffering. He basically gave control over himself to those who persecuted him. Jesus did this out of love for all of us and out of obedience to the will of his heavenly Father. When we give up control we allow ourselves freely to do the will of the Father. Jesus felt a joy even in the midst of his suffering because he was doing God the Father's will. Out of this surrender came a great victory and out of our surrender God will always bring a victory as well. Please see the on the other page on how to use the daily Lenten Meditations our parish is offering to enter more into scripture this Lenten Season. This is the last week for the Lenten reflections and a great way to enter into Holy Week.

Jesus help us to avoid wrath by surrendering control to you, Fr. Charlie

Tuesday, April 11th Parish Office will be closed

Chrism Mass St. Vincent de Paul Church

10:30 a.m.

St. Martin de Porres Confessions:

5:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mass - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12th Confessions: 11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Mass - 12:00 p.m. Mary’s Way of the Cross - 12:30 p.m.

Holy Thursday, April 13th No Confessions Scheduled Today

7:30 p.m. - Mass (Bilingual) In lieu of the 5:30 p.m. Mass

Eucharistic Adoration after Mass in the Church 11:45 p.m. - Night Prayer

Midnight - Reposition

Good Friday, April 14th Parish Office will be closed

No Confessions Scheduled Today 8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer 1:00 p.m. - Veneration of the Cross 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Novena - Church 3:30 p.m. - Youth Live Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross (Spanish)

Holy Saturday, April 15th No Confessions Scheduled Today

8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Novena - Chapel

8:30 p.m. - Easter Vigil (Bilingual) In lieu of the 5:00 p.m. Mass

Easter Sunday, April 16th Regular Mass Schedule

8:15 a.m. - Mass with Children Homily (Overflow in Hall) 11:00 a.m. - Children’s Mass (Overflow in Hall) 1:30 p.m. - Mass (Spanish) 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Novena - Chapel 5:00 p.m. - Youth Mass

HOLY WEEK

With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. We can help make things new with small, yet joyful sacrifices. The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor. With continued generosity to the Ashes to Easter Lenten Mission Campaign, local missionaries are able to instruct, advise, console, and comfort the poor in the mission areas they serve. Please be generous.

Can you spend one regular weekly hour with our Lord in Adoration? A regular Adoration hour can transform your life. Adoration is a wonderful gift of our Catholic faith. You can come to the Ado-ration chapel at any time. There are still open hours available:

Tuesday 10:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 p.m.

Please email bdcaswell@gmail.com to sign up for your regular Adoration hour and receive more information.

For any comments, feedback, or suggestions, please email PastoralCouncil@stmartindp.org. The account is checked weekly on Mondays.

Lenten Study ~ Knowing Your Tree of Sin

Our Lenten Homily Series is entitled Knowing Your Tree of Sin. Each of us has a tree of sin particular to us that we struggle with and Lent is a good time to come to knowledge of this tree. Each week we will focus on one of the seven deadly sins and six ways this sin can manifest itself in our lives. There will be a saint you can reflect on each day who struggled with this sin but overcame it with God's help. We often forget all saints struggled with the same sins we do, but they learned to rely on God to such a degree that they overcame these struggles. You can go to www.stmartindp.org/lenten-study to view pdfs of the daily reflections or listen to the reflections at http://www.smdpaudio.info/. The audio reflections can also be found on the myParish app.

Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life.

Please support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the poor as they carry their cross of suffering and pain.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30 pm in the education center.

Food Pantry Needs: Rotel Tomatoes, Canned or Packaged Tuna and Chicken, Canned Ravioli, Chili, Soups, Canned Peaches and Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers.

Important First Communion Dates No Elementary Faith Formation or Godly Play classes

the weekend of First Communions 4/29 & 4/30.

Friday, April 28 6:00pm - 7:15pm First Communion Rehearsal Church (for those participating in the Saturday and Sunday 5pm Masses) 7:15pm - 8:00pm Practica para la Primera Comunión en la iglesia (para los de la Misa de Español)

Saturday, April 29 10:00am - 11:00am First Communion Rehearsal Church (for those participating in the Sunday 8:15am) 11:00am - 12:00pm First Communion Rehearsal Church (for Sunday 11:00am Masses)

NO Faith Formation Classes on Wednesday, April 12th, and April 16th (Easter Sunday)

2nd Annual Family Picnic and Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by Ministry of Mothers Sharing

Bring your picnic blankets and baskets and join us for the 2nd Annual Family Picnic and Easter Egg Hunt.

When: Sunday, Apr il 23th, after the 11:00 a.m. Mass Where: Par ish Hall

For every child participating in the Egg Hunt, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate in support of our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Thank you in advance for your generosity! If you have any questions, please contact Emily Austin at emilyaustin31@gmail.com.

Donations: There is a box in the Nar thex for donations of items for stuffing the eggs (wrapped candy, stickers, erasers, etc.)

Saturday 4/8 5:00pm - +Linda Wiltz

Sunday 4/9 8:15am - +Emilia Cantu 11:00am - +Matt Vanek 1:30pm - SMdP Parishioners 5:00pm - +Michael Dzurenda

Monday 4/10 NO MASS

Tuesday 4/11 5:30pm - +Jim Fortier

Wednesday 4/12 12:00pm - Intentions of the SVdP Society

Thursday 4/13 7:30pm - +Fr. George Tzanakas

Friday 4/14 1:00pm - Good Friday

Saturday 4/15 8:30pm - Jared Zordilla

Sunday 4/16 8:15am - +Ruby & Arthur Kloesel 11:00am - +Donald R. Pearson 1:30pm - +Jim Fortier 5:00pm - +Linda Wiltz

MASS INTENTIONS

The Sanctuary Candles will burn from Saturday, April 1st thru Friday, April 14th:

In Memory of Church: +Dennis Strauss From: Mary Carol & Arlyn Kloesel

Chapel: +Neil Strauss From: Mary Carol & Arlyn Kloesel

FY 7/1/16—6/30/17 Envelopes, loose checks, and cash.

Offertory & Mass Attendance April 1 - 2 Reported in April 16 bulletin **********************************

Online Giving via WeShare!

Our parish uses an Online Giving system called WeShare that is strengthening stewardship as well as making it easier for members to support our parish. If you would like to enroll, please visit our web page www.stmartindp.org and click on the WeShare link.

Stock Gifts: As a reminder , if par ishioners want to make donations through stock gifts, contact Lisa Rosenberger at 512-949-2450 or lisa-rosenberger@austindiocese.org.

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New Life in Christ Spring Ministry Fair May 6th and 7th ~ After All Masses

Spring into new life! Join us at the Spring Ministry Fair May 6th and 7th after all Masses outside the front of the Church! Visit the various tables and experience the love of Jesus through the work of each ministry! Each table will have members on hand to provide information on the many opportunities for spiritual growth, service, and connection. We welcome all ages to attend! There will be refreshments after the afternoon Masses, and breakfast goodies will be served after the morning Masses. Spring into action and be there to see where God might be calling you in a new way to share your gifts in service to our Lord, to the Church, and to the community.

Knights of Columbus Teams of our Lady Legion of Mary Lectors Bible Study Fall Festival Mary and Martha Music Altar Servers

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DOMINGO DE RAMOS DE LA PASIÓN DEL SENOR 9 DE ABRIL DE 2017

Ud. habrá oído hablar de la adición al alcohol, al juego, a la comida, a las drogas, a comprar cosas. Pues también hay personas que tienen adición a la ira. La ira es un estado emocional normal. Cuando a uno le pisan el pie, brinca. En ese caso la ira es un sentimiento normal, con ciertos límites. Cristo se airó en el Templo, sintió ira, porque habían convertido la casa de Dios en cueva de ladrones. Cuando vinieron los niños a El y los apóstoles no les dejaron que se acercaran, el Señor se enojó. Esa es la ira normal, es una reacción normal. Hay otro grado al cual puede llegar la ira que es lo que llamamos "la rabia", la furia. Ese es un grado muy grande de ira, la ira normal no lleva a la agresión . Puede ser una agresión de palabra, que tampoco está bien, pero la rabia es una forma muy fuerte de sentir ira. Es la más terrible y lleva a la violencia, a la agresión. No hay que confundir ira o rabia con resentimiento. En el resentimiento hay su parte de ira también, que la persona va almacenando, en lugar de soltarla. Esta piensa en lo que le hicieron y lo va guardando. Por eso se llama resentimiento, pues significa volver a sentir. La ira va destruyendo a la persona que la siente, no al que causó el resentimiento. Esa persona ni se entera. La ira siempre lo destruye a uno y el odio es el proceso final del resentimiento. Es una ira congelada. Hay personas adictas a la ira. ¿Cuándo se puede decir que una persona es adicta a la ira? Cuando no tiene control sobre la ira y ésta es algo crónico, compulsivo. Entonces esa persona es adicta a la ira. Ningún adicto a la ira quiere admitir esa adicción. Es más fácil admitir que uno es adicto a una sustancia. Es un caso como el del abusador, no quiere admitir que está maltratando. ¿En qué se parecen la adicción a la ira y la adicción al alcohol? Puede haber, en ambos casos, una predisposición genética. De padres violentos, hijos violentos. Lo dice la Biblia, la violencia engendra violencia. Lo han dicho los Papas de la Iglesia Católica. En los dos casos, la ira y el alcohol se utilizan como un mecanismo para resolver los problemas. Pero resulta que ni el alcohol ni otras drogas, ni la violencia, resuelven los problemas que hay en la familia o en la persona. Ese mecanismo llega a ser autodestructivo. En el alcohólico hay un problema emocional, hay una baja autoestima. En el adicto abusador también hay una baja autoestima. ¿Cómo quiere el alcohólico solucionar el problema? Tomando. ¿Cómo quiere solucionar el abusador esa baja autoestima? Golpeando. Esas son las explosiones de ira. Momentáneamente descarga su ira, pero cuando se da cuenta vienen más problemas, más vergüenza, más culpabilidad, en el alcohólico y en el que golpea. Para quitar esa vergüenza, esa frustración, otra vez vuelve a tomar o a golpear. Por eso los abusadores y los borrachos o drogadictos utilizan esto como un mecanismo que los va a destruir a ellos y a otras personas. Dios ayúdanos de rechazar el pecado capital y adición a la ira, Padre Charlie

Martes, 11 de Abril Misa Crismal (Ingles)

St. Vincent de Paul Church 10:30 a.m.

St. Martin de Porres

Confesiones: 5:00 p.m.-5:25 p.m. y 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Misa - 5:30 p.m. (Ingles)

Miércoles, 12 de Abril

Confesiones: 11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Misa - 12:00 p.m. (Ingles)

El Camino de María de la Cruz 12:30 p.m. en la Iglesia (Ingles)

Jueves Santo, 13 de Abril

No Confesiones Programada Para Hoy 7:30 p.m. - Misa (Bilingüe)

En lugar de la Misa de las 5:30 p.m. Adoración Eucarística después Misa en la Iglesia

11:45 p.m. - Oración de la Noche

Viernes Santo, 14 de Abril No Confesiones Programada Para Hoy 8:30 a.m. - Oración de la Mañana (Ingles) 1:00 p.m. - Veneración de la Cruz (Ingles)

3:00 p.m. - Divina Misericordia (Ingles) - Iglesia 3:30 p.m. - Vía Crucis en Vivo

7:00 p.m. - Vía Crucis en Español

Sábado Santo, 15 de Abril No Confesiones Programada Para Hoy 8:30 a.m. - Oración de la Mañana (Ingles)

3:00 p.m. - Divina Misericordia (Ingles) - Capilla 8:30 p.m. - Vigilia de Pascua (Bilingüe)

En lugar de la Misa de 5:00 p.m.

Domingo de Pascua, 16 de Abril Horario de Misas Regular 8:15 a.m. - Misa (Ingles) 11:00 am - Misa (Ingles) 1:30 pm - Misa (Español)

3:00 p.m. - Divina Misericordia (Ingles) - Capilla 5:00 pm - Misa (Ingles)

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