ST. WILLIAM ROUND ROCK, TEXAS APRIL 17, 2011 MASSES & READING THIS WEEK MONDAY, April 18 Is 42:1-7; Ps 27; Jn 12:1-11 12:15 p.m. Marcos Valero by Debbie Valero 6 p.m. Sp. Int. In Thanksgiving to St. Judas by Reyna TUESDAY, April 19 Is 49:1-6; Ps 71; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 12:15 p.m. No 12:15pm Mass due to Chrism Mass 6 p.m. Sp. Int. Birthday Blessings for Julia Ruiz by parents WEDNESDAY, April 20 Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69; Mt 26:14-25 12:15 p.m. Minnie Carlin by Chris and Linda Perez 6 p.m. Bertin Perez de su hija Ofelia Perez Lopez THURSDAY, April 21: Holy Thursday Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Mass of the Lord s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 12:15 p.m. No Mass 6:00 p.m. No Mass 7:30 p.m. Isaiah Sean Perez from Perez Family FRIDAY, April 22: Good Friday of the Lord s Passion Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 6:30 a.m. No Mass 12:15 p.m. No Mass SATURDAY, April 23: Holy Saturday Vigil: Gn 1:1-22 or 1:1, 26-31a; Ps 104 or 33; Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ex 14:15 15:1; Is 54:5-14; Is 55:1-11; Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Rom 6:3-11; Mt 28:1-10 5 p.m. No Mass 8:30 p.m. Sp. Int. Birthday Blessings for Ingrid Banegas by Gloria Zuniga SUNDAY, April 24: Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9, or Mt 28:1-10 or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35 5:30 a.m. Sp. Int. Birthday Blessings for Lucero Martinez by parents 7:30 a.m. Rafael y Trinidad Nava departe de Fe Nava 9:30 a.m. Rafael Hernando by Melendez Family 11:30 a.m. Sp. Int. 40th Wedding Anniversary of Gustavo and Monika Vega 1:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish 5 p.m. Maria L. Vizcaino by family 7 p.m. No Mass STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE REPORT FOR APRIL 10TH Amount Needed Per-Week Offertory Budgeted $ 43,700 Weekly Collection $ 42,195 Below Budget ($ 1,505) Year to date Totals (July 1st April 10th) Amount needed $ 1,791,000 Total Sunday collections to date $ 2,043,060 Above year to date budget $ 252,060 Capital Campaign $ 19,207 Capital Campaign Collections to Date $ 4,741,762 Gracias por su apoyo y generosidad! Thank you for your continued support and generosity! Jane Finegan, Clarence Mueller, Doris Leblanc, Laura Orona, John W. Waukechon, Denis Friedman, Estelle Morin, Henry Cuellar, Sam Morris Mary Ellen Kapeller, Carroll Hardin, Maria Villarreal, David Begier, Valrey Glenny, James White, Teodora Zamarripa The tabernacle candle burns In Thanksgiving of Isaiah Stotz by Papa and Mimi Davis THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF EASTER The church office will be closed April 22-25 in observance of Easter. The office re-opens on April 26 at 8am. LA OFICINA DE LA IGLESIA ESTARA CERRADA EN OBSERVACION DEL DIA DE PASCUA La oficina de la iglesia estará cerrada del 22-25 de abril en observación del Día de Pascua. La oficina habre el 26 de abril a las 8am.
WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, April 17th 6:30 PM HS Faith Formation Parish Hall Monday, April 18th 11:30 AM Rosary Church 12:15 PM Mass Church 5:15 PM Rosary Sacred Heart Chapel 6:00 PM Mass Sacred Heart Chapel 7:00 PM Saturday 5pm Choir Practice Sacred Heart Chapel 7:00 PM Sunday 5pm Choir Practice Church Choir Room Tuesday, April 19th 10:30 AM Chrism Mass Church 12:15 PM CANCELLED Mass Due to Chrism Mass 12:15 PM CANCELLED Rosary Due to Chrism Mass 5:15 PM Rosary Church 6:00 PM Mass Church 7:00 PM 9:30am Choir Practice Church Vesting Sacristy 7:00 PM 11:30am Choir Practice Church Choir Room 7:00 PM Mariachi Practice Church Cry Rm South 7:00 PM Holy Thursday/Good Friday Rehearsal Church Wednesday, April 20th 5:30 AM That Man is You Parish Hall 10:30 AM Faith Formation Team Meeting Ofc Workroom 11:30 AM Rosary Church 12:15 PM Mass Church 5:15 PM Rosary Church 6:00 PM Misa Church 7:00 PM Rosary Group Church Bridal Room 7:00 PM Viacrucis Sacred Heart Chapel 7:00 PM Holy Saturday Rehearsal Church 7:00 PM Divine Mercy Rehearsal Ed Ctr Rm 14/16 7:30 PM 1:30pm Coro Practica Church Choir Room Holy Thursday, April 21st 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper/Misa de la Sena del Senor Church APRIL 18 AND 19 MASS AND ROSARY SCHEDULE CHANGES Diocese of Austin Chrism Mass is being held at St. William on Tuesday, April 19th at 10:30am. Due to the Chrism Mass the following changes have been made: The Rosary and Mass on Monday, April 18th at 6:00pm are being held in the Sacred Heart Chapel. The Rosary and 12:15pm Mass on Tuesday, April 19th have been cancelled. CHANGES TO THE EASTER SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE New 5:30am Mass added on Easter Sunday English No 7pm Mass on Easter Sunday All other Masses on Easter continue on normal Sunday Schedule. CHANGES TO STATIONS OF THE CROSS Wednesday, April 20 has been moved to the Chapel CAMBIOS AL HORARIO DE MISA DE DOMINGO DE PASCUA Nueva Misa de 5:30am en Domingo de Pascua Ingles No 7pm Misa en Domingo de Pascua Las demás misas en Domingo de Pascua siguen el horario regular CAMBIOS AL VIACRUSIS Miércoles, 20 de abril se mudo a la capilla REMINDER No Daily Masses or Confessions on Holy Thursday, April 21st, Good Friday, April 22nd, Holy Saturday, April 23rd. RECORDATORIO No Misas Diarias o Confessiones: Jueves Santo, 21 de abril; Viernes Santo, 22 de abril; Sabado de Gloria 23 de abril. Good Friday, April 22nd 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross Church 1:00 PM Seven Last Words of Christ Church 3:00 PM Viacrusis Outside the Parish Hall 4:30 PM Liturgia de la Pasion del Señor Church 6:30 PM Divine Mercy chaplet Sacred Heart Chapel 7:00 PM Liturgy of the Lord's Passion Church Holy Saturday, April 23rd 3:00 PM Bilingual Divine Mercy Novena Sacred Heart Chapel 8:30 PM Mass of the Easter Vigil Church Easter Sunday, April 24th 5:30 AM Easter Sunday Mass Church 7:30 AM Misa de la Vigila Pascual Church 9:30 AM Easter Sunday Mass Church 11:30 AM Easter Sunday Mass Church 1:30 PM Misa de la Vigila Pascual Church 5:00 PM Easter Sunday Mass Church Steve Laukhuf Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships 13401 N FM 620 Austin, TX 78717 Please patronize and thank our bulletin sponsors.
Donations Needed for a Silent Auction Spring Fiesta The Pastoral Council will be holding a silent auction to raise funds. The auction will take place during the Spring Fiesta. If you can donate items that can be auctioned, please call Michael Barnett at 512-388-3658. SAVE YOUR ITEMS FOR THE GARAGE SALE All items may be brought to the St. William Parish Hall from Monday-Thursday April 25-28 from 10 a.m. 8 pm. For information about the pick up dates or to get on the pick up list, call Janice Parker at (512) 255-6616. GUARDE SUS ARTICULOS PARA LA VENTA DE COCHERA Puede traer todos sus artículos al Salón Parroquial de St. William del 25-28 de abril durante las 10 a.m. 8 p.m. Para mas información sobre como programar una sita, comuníquese con Janice Parker al (512) 255-6616. Citizenship Classes April 26 The ESL (English as a Second Language) and Citizenship Ministry is happy to announce a new class for the Citizenship Test. Classes will start on Tuesday, April 26th from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM in classrooms 14 and 16 of the Religious Education Building. This invitation is for all of our brothers and sisters that are interested in preparing for the Citizenship Test. Classes will be offered at no cost. Just show up on that day or call (512) 220-6798 to sign up or for further information. Clases de Ciudadanía 26 de abril El Ministerio de Clases de Ingles (ESL) y Ciudadanía se alegra en informarles del comienzo de las clases para ciudadanía. Las clases empezaran el Martes, 26 de Abril desde las 8:00 PM hasta las 9:30 PM en los salones 14 y 16 del edificio de educación religiosa. Esta invitación es para nuestros hermanos y hermanas interesados en prepararse para el nuevo examen de ciudadanía. Las clases serán sin costo. Solamente preséntese ese día o llame al (512) 220-6798. Pray the Rosary Daily during Lent The St. William's Rosary DVD and CD are available. $15 for the DVD; $12.50 for the double CD set. Or $20 for both. The St. William's Rosary is filmed and recorded at St. William. All proceeds benefit St. William. Contact (512) 906-0812. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Spring Clean-up of our Church Grounds DATE: Saturday, May 7, 9 am - 1 pm PLACE: St. William Church Grounds We will begin by meeting between the softball field and the shed at 9am. CLERICAL ENDOWMENT FUND (c.e.f.) PRAYER CARDS Cards are available at all times in the Church Office for a donation of $2.00 or $5.00. Perpetual Certificates are also available. These Enrollments make excellent gifts for many occasions. Proceeds from these donations are used to educate Seminarians for his Diocese. the Fund is also used to make low interest loans to Parishes for their building programs. This has been a project of the Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women since 1948. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH Come help decorate the Church and Parish Hall for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter! This is a family-friendly event: Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel for Morning Prayer, then to the Church and Parish Hall to decorate. For more information, please contact Debbie George at (512) 600-8158 or email dgeorge@saintwilliams.org Devine Mercy Novena Starts April 22 The Divine Mercy Ministries (English & Spanish) of St. William, in celebration of the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, would like to invite you to join us in praying the Divine Mercy Novena starting on Good Friday, April 22, 2011. Following the nineday novena, we will celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy or Divine Mercy Sunday on May 1, 2011. Both events will be Bilingual. The following is the schedule for the Divine Mercy Novena at the Sacred Heart Chapel: April 22 Good Friday- 6:00 PM April 23 Holy Saturday - 3:00 PM April 24 Easter Sunday - 3:00 PM April 25-29 - Monday to Friday 7:00 PM April 30 Saturday - 3:00 PM On May 1, 2011, we will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday at the Main Church at 2:45 P.M. For questions, call or email Sharon Masterjohn at (512) 990-2108 or sharonmasterjohn@yahoo.com. Novena de la Divina Misericordia Empieza 22 de abril El ministerio de la Divina Misericordia de Jesús Cristo, Señor y Salvador (Inglés y Español) de St. William, le invitamos a que nos acompañe en la oración de la Novena de la Divina Misericordia que comienza el Viernes Santo, 22 de Abril 2011. Después que complete la novena de nueve días, celebraremos la fiesta de domingo de la Divina Misericordia el 1 de Mayo de 2011. Ambos eventos serán bilingües. El siguiente es el horario para la Novena de la Divina Misericordia en la Capilla del Sagrado Corazón: Volunteers are needed to help with the Church Grounds Spring Clean-up. Projects include picking up trash, rocks and other debris, and other miscellaneous projects. Please bring your gloves. DRINKS will be available throughout the work day and LUNCH will be served at noon. 22 de Abril - Viernes Santo -6:00 PM 23 de Abril- Sábado Santo - 3:00 PM 24 de Abril - Domingo de Resurrección -3:00 PM 25-29 de Abril-De lunes a Viernes- 7:00 PM 30 de Abril Sábado -3:00 PM For more information or to RSVP, please contact Ann Bierschenk at 797-5411 or annbierschenk@starband.net El 1 de Mayo de 2011, vamos a celebrar el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia en la Iglesia a las 2:45 de la tarde. Si tiene preguntas, llame a Gloria Zúñiga en 369-3541.
SPRING FIESTA APRIL 30 Spring Fiesta on April 30 featuring Live Music, Food, Games, Raffle and more. Bring your family, bring your neighbors and co-workers for a wonderful evening of family friendly fun and games. The Spring Fiesta features Jimmy Gonzalez and Grupo Mazz and more! This year s First Prize 2011 Dodge Ram Crew Cab Truck Raffle tickets cost $10 per ticket or 12 for $100 * * * MORE RAFFLE ITEMS * * * 2nd Prize 40 Flat Screen LCD TV 3rd Prize Xbox 360 4GB 4th Prize $250 Lowes Gift Card 5th Prize $250 Walmart Gift Card SPRING FIESTA RAFFLE TICKETS - Please be aware that the raffle tickets for this year's St. William Spring Fiesta which will be held on April 30 will not be mailed to your homes. You are asked to please pick up your tickets from the church office or from the Spring Fiesta committee members in the narthex after Mass. Your generous support is deeply appreciated. Thank you. Stop by the church office to purchase tickets during the week or after Sunday Mass in the Narthex. Complete details at www.saintwilliams.org PASTORAL CARE Liturgy Debbie George 600-8158 Divorce & Beyond Debbie George 600-8158 Bereavement Ministry Debbie George 600-8158 Hospital visit (English) Mary DiBonito Hospital visit (Español) Yamila Albisu 659-6444 Homebound (English) Mary Cavett 388-0016 Homebound (Spanish) Yamila Albisu 659-6444 Nursing Home Ministry Azucena Overman 627-6423 SPIRITUAL LIFE Eucharist Adoration Karina Hernandez 750-4676 Pilgrim Statue Our Lady of Grace Debbie Davis 417-9010 Esatua Peregrina Nuestra Senora de Gracia Rosie Russi 828-4772 Praise & Worship Les & Gabriele Miller 255-5058 Prayer Line Joan A. Price 244-0814 Parish Bible Study George Price 244-0814 Legion of Mary Lynda Villasana 269-0023 Vocations Deb Trahan 246-6785 Rosary for the Sick and Healing Debbie Davis 417-9010 OUTREACH SERVICE Gabriel Project/Project Rachel Toll Free Hotline (877) 932-2732 Round Rock Caregivers Michael Forbes 341-0202 Pro-Life Office 255-4473 English-as-a-Second Language Alfredo Padilla 586-6659 Sacred Heart Community Clinic Liz Burton-Garcia 238-1052 The Pro-Life Place St. Vincent s Corner 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. In gratitude for life and the pro-life office, Fr. Alberto Borruel will celebrate Mass at St. William on May 2, at 6 p.m. Following this Mass, St. William Pro-Life Committee will meet at 7 p.m., in St. Francis Room, to discussion future direction. All interested are invited to attend. Crisis Pregnancy? Need Help? (1-877-WeCare2) Suffering devastation of abortion? Attend Project Rachel Retreat July 22-24, 2011 (1-877-WeCare2) MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Ministerios Hispanos Deacon Rudy Rios 255-4473 Apostoles Divina Misericordia Gloria Zuniga 369-3541 Encuentro Matrimonial Pedro y Maria Miranda 251-1098 Grupo de Oración Agua Viva Sylvia Gutierrez 567-3527 Amigos en Cristo Grupo Juvenil Mariana Hernandez 573-2968 Guadalupanas Becky Diaz 705-1499 Lectores Lucy Montealvo 567-8961 Legión de Mariá Rosie Russi 828-4772 Quinceañeras Deacon Rudy Rios 255-4473 Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Zeferino y Victoria Jacinto 388-1683 Santa Comunión Lucy Hernandez 259-5746 ORGANIZATIONS African-American Council Ada Muoneke 636-9359 American Heritage Girls Debbie Gonzales 751-0254 Asian Council Indra D Mello 218-4097 Catholic Daughters Mary Mendoza 255-3059 Junior Catholic Daughters Annette Sprawls 497-2878 Christ Child Society Julie Schultz 246-8934 Good Neighbor Ministry Azucena Overman 627-6423 K.J.T. Society #134 Tina Risinger 310-9010 Knights of Columbus Andy Hernandez 796-0495 Knights of Columbus (store) 600-8177 Ladies Guild Margie Howard 748-7161 WilCoYA Ministry 827-9292
Mother's Day Breakfast May 8 Give your wife, mother, grandmother, sister or daughter a break from the kitchen & having to cook breakfast! Treat them for Mother's Day with breakfast at the St. William Mother s Day Breakfast on May 8 at 8:30am-11:30am in the Parish Hall. This breakfast is sponsored by the Williamson County Young Adults Ministry. For more information call (512) 827-9292. Desayuno del Día de las Madre 8 de mayo Dele un descanso de la cocina a su esposa, mama, abuela, hermana o hija. Para que no tenga que cocinar, venga al Desayuno del Día de las Madres el 8 de mayo a las 8:30am-11:30am en el Salón Parroquial de St. William. Este desayuno es patrocinado por el ministerio de Jóvenes Adultos del Condado de Williamson. Para más información, comuníquese al (512) 827-9292. Mother s Day Flower Bouquets Altar Server Fundraiser to purchase new vestments $30 pre-paid only Orders will be taken after all masses April 30 & May 1 You can pick up your bouquet from the Parish Hall hallway on Friday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 7p.m. and Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. 4 p.m., or after the 5 p.m. Saturday mass. For more information, call Debbie George at (512) 600-8158. Flores para el Día de las Madres Servidores de Altar estarán recaudando fondos para comprar nuevas vestiduras $30 pre pagado solamente Se toman ordenes después de todas las misas 30 de abril y 1 de mayo Puede recoger sus flores en el pasillo del Salon Parroquial el viernes, 6 de mayo de 8 a.m. 7p.m. y el sábado, el 7 de mayo de 9 a.m. 4 p.m., o después de la misa de 5 p.m. el sábado. 2nd Annual Christ Child Society Evening for the Ladies May 3 The Christ Child Society invites ladies of all ages to celebrate the gift of Mary and the Christ Child this Mother s Day, May 3, at 6 pm, at the St. William Parish Hall, featuring live entertainment by popular singer and piano player, Mike Squillace, Raffle, Silent Auction, Social Time, and a Delicious Meal. Tickets cost $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Call 512-775-9744. Thank you from the Junior Catholic Daughters The Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas here at Saint William would like to thank the following people for helping to make their 1 st retreat a success. Thank you to the Young Legion of Mary group, Audrey Higgins, Father Jonathan, and Father Alberto for their beautiful presentations, and Melissa Kirking for leading us in Adoration. We would also like to thank the Meal Ministry, Ladies Guild, Catholic Daughters, & Guadalupanas. For information, contact Annette Sprawls 512-497-2878 or Cindy Talley 512-796-7174. Relgious Education/ Educación Religiosa Attention Graduating High School Seniors! - 7 SCHOLARSHIPS All St. William seniors are invited to apply for 7 available scholarships! Application forms are available in the parish office. Then join us for the senior Mass at 5:00 p.m. May 15th! (Reception immediately following) For more information, contact Amber Jaloway at ajaloway@saintwilliams.org or call (512) 600-8173. Atención Estudiantes de Preparatoria! - 7 BECAS Todo estudiante de St. William en duodécimo grado los invitamos a que envíen su solicitud para una de las 7 becas disponibles! Los formularios están disponibles en la oficina de iglesia. Para más información, comuníquese con Gina Madrigal al gmadrigal@saintwilliams.org o llama (512) 600-8161. Los invitamos a la Misa el 15 de mayo a las 5:00 p.m. para aquellos jóvenes que se graduaran en este ciclo escolar. La Misa se oficiara en ingles únicamente. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS CLOSED VBS registration is now closed! Call Yvonne Soorholtz at 512-600-8171 if you would like your child to be placed on the waitlist or would if you would like to be an adult volunteer. RAFFLE Hispanic Young Adult Group "Amigos en Cristo" Amigos en Cristo is having a raffle to raise funds for their annual young adults retreat that is provided to parishioners at no cost. You can help by purchasing a raffle ticket for an opportunity to win: 1st Prize: Christ Painting; 2nd Prize: Crucifix; and 3rd Prize $50 Visa Card. Each ticket costs $5. For more information or to buy tickets please contact Mariana Hernandez (512) 573-2968. RIFA Grupo Juvenil Amigos en Cristo Grupo Juvenil "Amigos en Cristo" esta teniendo una rifa para recaudar fondos para el retiro anual que brindan completamente gratis a jóvenes. Cada boleto cuesta $5 y los premios son 1st- Pintura de Cristo 2nd- Crucifijo 3rd- Tarjeta Visa de $50. Para mas información por favor de contactar a Neftali Ramirez (512) 539-3130. Interested in being on the Pastoral Council? Recruitment Meeting April 27 Are you being called to serve on the St. William Pastoral Council? The PC serves to bring parishioner feedback to the pastor, and also serves as a forum for the pastor to discuss ideas for the parish. Come see what a PC meeting is like on April 27, at 8 p.m. in R.E. Classroom 24 & 26. This meeting is open to all who want to see if they are called to this ministry. Nominations and discernment of the next PC will be held on May 11. Call Michael Barnett for more information at 512-388-3658.