January 11th, 2015
Bapsm of the Lord
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
10205 N FM 620, Ausn, TX 78726
MAIN: 512-258-1161 FAX: 512-258-8812 www.stmausn.org
From Our Pastor
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Jesus comes forward as one of the many people who heard
John, as one just like any other person. John knows that the one
to come is at the same me diﬀerent from all other people. Jesus’s bapsm
was a moment of intense revelaon; he saw the Spirit descend upon him;
he hears the voice of the Father say: “You are my beloved Son. . . .” (Mark
1:11). He will show us the way to the Father by walking it himself.
Source: 2015 Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays
Table of Contents
Prayers & Mass Intenons ..........page 2
Liturgy & Sacraments ..................page 3
Adult Faith Formaon .................page 4
Religious Educaon .....................page 5
Spirituality & Family Life .............page 6
Community ..................................page 7
Pastoral Care & Social Outreach .page 8
Weekly Calendar .........................page 9
Staﬀ Contact Informaon .........page 10
Way back I would purposely send Christmas cards a;er December 25th.
My intent was to convey the simple but important message that Christmas
isn’t over for Catholics unl the Bapsm of the Lord! I am pleased that I too
connue to receive cards and gi;s a;er December 25th thanks to you. It
would be wonderful if we Catholics would exchange gi;s, cards and
We will oﬀer the blessing of throats on
greengs throughout this season without apologies. We are living in a
the
Feast of St. Blaise on February 3rd
secularist culture and it is not easy going against the current.
a;er
the 8:30 a.m. Mass. All are welcome
Blessings upon all of you - Fr. Isidore
Feast of St. Blaise
to come and receive this blessing.
Upcoming Mass Readings
Bapsm of the Lord [B] (January 11th):
Isaiah 55:1-11 OR Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7;
1 John 5:1-9 OR Acts 10:34-38; Mark 1:7-11
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time [B] (January 18th):
1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor. 6:13c-15a, 17-20; John 1:35-42
For daily Mass Readings, please visit: www.usccb.org/nab/
Mass Intenons for the Week
5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Mon. Jan 12th
8:30 a.m.
Tues. Jan 13th
8:30 a.m.
Wed. Jan 14th
8:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Thurs. Jan 15th 8:30 a.m.
Fri. Jan 16th
8:30 a.m.
Sat. Jan 17th
5:00 p.m.
Sat. Jan 10th
Sun. Jan 11th
Shirley Oliver
Andrew & Hannah Steichon
Lorraine Hagen
Heather Ramirez
Jeﬀ Cole
Madeline Castenson
Adolph Sandelovic
William Sychangco
Carolann Mastrodicasa
Bell & Stremel Family Members
Norberto Goce
Barbara Lohrstorfer
Joseﬁna Montoya
Prayer
Intenons
Gilbert Aranda
Robert Eyler
David Hale
Judy Kirkconnel
Russell Lynch
Please pray for the spiritual, mental and
physical needs of our parish, especially for
those listed above were recently added to
our bullen prayer list. To add a Mass
Intenon or someone to the Prayer List
please contact the Parish Oﬃce at 512258-1161. Those on the bullen prayer
list will be listed for 60 days in the
bullen and in our Prayer Intenon Book
in the church.
STM Prayer Line: There is a group of
parish volunteers who take me to pray
Please note that due to unexpected circumstances where a priest for those who are suﬀering from physical,
mental or spiritual pain. They share a
is not available, a scheduled Mass may be a Communion Service
prayer list through e-mail.
instead. Mass mes for other parishes (including those outside of To join this ministry, call Marisol at 512the Ausn Diocese) can be found at: www.massmes.org.
689-0398.
Liturgical & Sacramental Ministries
Director: Lori Burdick
512-258-1161, ext. 225
[email protected]
AEenon Liturgical Ministers
NEW Eucharisc Minister Training and CURRENT
Eucharisc Minister Training for Sacristan and 2B
Minister posions will be on Tuesday, January 13th
from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the church.
• Our Annual Commissioning for both current and
new Eucharisc Ministers will be at all weekend
Masses on January 16th & 17th. IMPORTANT NOTE:
A sign-in sheet will be in the Narthex. This will be
our record that we will provide to the Diocese for all
2015 Commissioned Eucharisc Ministers. If you are
unable to aJend any of the Masses that weekend,
please contact Lori Burdick.
• There will also be a Blessing for all other Liturgical
Ministers on January 16th & 17th. Those ministries
include Music and Audio, Altar Servers, Hospitality,
Lectors, Bereavement, Art/Environment and those
in Linen care. Your saying YES to these ministries is
important to recognize and for our community as a
whole to witness and recognize all that goes into
our Liturgies and that it is truly “church” or “the
people/community” that pulls it all together. Please
know that your saying YES is truly appreciated!
•
If you and your family would like to help “unwrap”
the Church and prepare it for the transion to Ordinary Time from Christmas, please contact Lori Burdick. Decorang will be done on Tuesday, January
13th from 9:15 a.m. to Noon.
• If you are looking for a ministry here at St. Thomas
More that would allow you to be involved yet work
at home then consider joining our Linen Care or
Sewing Ministries.
• For more informaon about there or other opportunies, please contact Lori Burdick.
•
Newly Bapzed Children
Kenneth Marn Burkhart
Samantha Louise Campa
Thomas Anthony Hapka
Mark Alexander Roxas Hernan
Magnolia Rose Celesne Kroczenski
Mackenzie Anita Noble
Miller Joseph Reese
Kelsey Ashlynn RiEer
Reese Ellen RiEer
Joanna Patricia Rubio
Our parish has a two step process designed to help
parents understand the sacrament of bapsm and to
support them in their role of helping their child to
fully live the gi;s received in bapsm. Bapsms are
celebrated each Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Step One: Parents must meet with one of our clergy.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Theresa
Roberge at the parish oﬃce at 512-258-1161 or
[email protected].
Step Two: Both parents and godparents aJend a
Bapsm Class. Classes are held at STM on the ﬁrst
Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Parents can
schedule a me to parcipate in the class during their
meeng with a priest or deacon.
A Word to Embrace
O Word of God,
sent forth from the mouth of the Father,
bapzed by John in the Jordan River,
consecrated by the Holy Spirit,
and proclaimed beloved Son,
be for us God’s Word
of wisdom and salvaon.
Like God’s words through his prophets,
sent to shower earth and hearts
and make them fruiOul,
come into our hearts!
Drench us with understanding of your ways.
and let your will for us be done.
We ask this through the same Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
© Liturgy Training Publicaons. 1-800-933-1800. WriJen by Michael R. Prendergast.
Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago on March 12, 2014.
Foster a deep, inmate personal encounter with
Jesus Christ and ﬁnd community to support your
long-term faith journey at this new weekend
retreat for men and women. The retreat will be
held the weekend of February 6th to 8th.
For more informaon or to register, please visit
stmausn.org/light-world.
Adult Faith Formaon
Director: Dawn Rouen
512-258-1944, ext. 235
[email protected]
Winter Faith Studies
John 1-10: I Am the Bread of Life—Jesus' selfdescripons help us understand the many diﬀerent
ways he cares for us and loves us. Sessions meet on
Sundays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. in Room 215
starng on January 11th.
• Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit—Who is the
Holy Spirit? What is his role in our salvaon? How
do we cooperate with him to experience the
fullness of his presence? How do we receive his
fruits and exercise his gi;s? These are a few of the
quesons explored in this nine-week Bible study.
Session meet on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in
Room 215 starng on January 19th or Tuesdays
from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. In Room 207 starng
January 20Eh. See topics and sign up at:
www.stmausn.org/living-power-holy-spirit.
• Basic Catholic Teachings—Got quesons about
what we believe as Catholics? Want a refresher?
Basic Catholic Teachings is for you! Sessions meet
on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Life
House. For more informaon, please visit
stmausn.org/basic-catholic-teachings-0.
•
Following Christ
For those who have completed the
Discovering Christ series this past fall,
this seven-week journey helps you to
grow in relaonship with God and
make following Jesus a part of daily life.
Sessions will be oﬀered on:
• Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Life
House from January 21st to March 11th.
• Thursdays (That Man Is You men’s group) from 6:00
to 7:30 a.m. in the PAC from January 22nd to March
12th.
• Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the PAC from
January 22nd to March 12th.
• There will be a day retreat for ALL sessions on
Saturday, February 21st.
“Mom’s Night Out”
The Faith-n-Film Ministry invites you to aJend the
showing of “Mom’s Night Out” on Saturday, January
24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Life House
Popcorn, so; drinks & candy will be served. Pizza can
be purchased for $1 a slice.
Childcare is available: To RSVP your child (ren) contact
Kelli Merchant by Wednesday, January 21st at
[email protected] or 512-0258-2055.
Movie Synopsis: All Allyson and her friends want is a
peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and
conversaon . . . a long-needed moms’ night out. But
in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversaon and
food not served in a paper bag, they need their
husbands to watch the kids for three hours—what
could go wrong? MOMS’ NIGHT OUT is an endearing
true-to-life family comedy that celebrates the
beauful mess called parenng.
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Are you interested in ﬁnding out more about how
Catholics live their faith? The Rite of Chrisan
Iniaon of Adults (RCIA) is a process to explore
these and other faith issues for those who may be
considering becoming a Catholic. You can start this
process any me during the year. For more details,
contact Debra at 512-258-1161, ext. 214.
Religious Educaon
RE Director: Cynthia Jordan
512-258-1944, ext. 222
[email protected]
Welcome Back!
We begin our spring semester this week:
• Sunday School: Classes will start on January 11th.
• Elementary School on Sundays: Classes will start
on January 11th.
• Elementary School on Mondays and Wednesdays:
Classes will start on January 12th and 14th.
• Middle School: Classes will start on January 11th.
• Life Teen: LIFE Teen events will resume their
normal weekly schedule starng with Life Night on
January 11th a;er the 5:00 p.m. Mass.
• Teen Conﬁrmaon Classes begin on Wednesday,
January 14th at 7:00 p.m. in Brennan Auditorium.
Middle School (grades 6-8)
Coordinator: Andrea Cochran 512-258-1944
ext. 226
E-mail – [email protected]
Calling All Middle Schoolers: Are you interested in
making a diﬀerence and changing the world? We are
planning a trip from June 28th to July 3rd for
Just5Days this summer. Just5Days is a ﬁve-day service
program where you will be involved in direct service
to poor and needy as you also learn about your faith
and what it means to follow Jesus. Please come to an
Informa6onal Mee6ng on Sunday, January 18th
between our two class sessions (6:15 to 6:45 p.m.) in
Room 105 to get all the details to make your summer
a summer to remember! Bring your parents!
Life Teen (grades 9-12)
Coordinator: Logan Mayes 512-258-1944 ext. 226
E-mail – [email protected]
Catholic Heart Work Camp: We are now taking
deposits for our annual summer mission trip with
Catholic Heart Work Camp. We are headed to
Cincinna, OH and it’s going to be a great
experience. Space is limited to 25 and deposits are
$85 to hold your spot. Get your money in now as
this will ﬁll up fast. For more informaon, please
visit: hJp://heartworkcamp.com.
• Steubenville 2015 is July 17th to 19th in Springﬁeld,
MO on the beauful campus of Missouri State. We
will be taking 35 to 40 teens and the deposit is $50
to hold your spot. This is truly an awesome weekend
and a great chance to reignite your faith. For more
details, visit: hJp://stlyouth.org/steubenville.
•
Holy Family Catholic School is now accepng
applicaons for the 2015-2016 school year. Please
visit www.holyfamilycs.org/admissions/ to access the
Online Applicaon and forms. If you would like to
learn more about the school, please register to aJend
a Prospec6ve Parent Informa6on Session on the
school website. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for
January 23rd. First round admissions deadline is
February 6th.
For more informaon, please contact Ellen Vento at
512-244-4825 or [email protected].
Scout Sunday 2015
We will celebrate Scout Sunday
at the 10:45 a.m. Mass on
Sunday, February 8th, hosted by
Boy Scout Troop 159 and Venture
Crew 159 at our parish. All Boy
Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venture
Scouts, Sea Scouts, Girl Scouts,
American Heritage Girls and all
Scouters as well as District and Council Scoung
Leaders are invited to aJend.
For more informaon, please contact Maria Talamo,
Troop 159 Chaplain, at 512-299-7771 or
[email protected].
Calling All Girl Scouts!
We will be selling Girl Scout
cookies a;er mass the weekends
of January 24th & 25th and
January 31st & February 1st. All
Girl Scouts who are members of
St. Thomas More are invited to
parcipate. If you are interested,
please send your name, troop
number, age level, and phone number to Jenny
Sigward at [email protected].
Day of Spirituality
Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center presents “The Art of
Balance: doing God’s work intended ONLY for you.”
The presenter is Lori Mulady Burdick MA, LPC, and
STM’s Liturgy Director. Please join us on Tuesday,
January 27th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For more informaon, visit: hJp://ewrc.org/.
Prayer & Spirituality
Prayer & Life Workshop
The Prayer and Life Workshops (PLW)
are a series of 15 classes that are
designed to deepen your spiritual life,
strengthen your faith, and insll peace
in your everyday life. You will learn a
variety of prayer methods and a
structure to pracce them daily. Those
who have taken the Workshops at our
parish this past year have found them
to be unique. The Workshops will move
to another parish a;er this semester,
so don't miss this opportunity!
Sessions will be given either Saturdays from 9:00 to
11:00 a.m. and/or Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.,
depending on the preferences of those who sign
up. We will begin the week of January 19th. For more
informaon, please contact Evan Westwood at 512294-3939 or [email protected].
Holisc Touch
Holisc Touch is 20 minutes of peace-ﬁlled quiet and
is one way to slow down and feel the loving presence
of the Lord. It is oﬀered monthly to parish members
and those in need of healing prayers.
Our next oﬀering will be Sunday, January 18th from
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fisher House.
For more informaon, please contact Tina Jude at
512-255-7625 or Barb Brenny at 512-331-9346.
Theresian’s Day of Reﬂecon
Women, please join the Theresian’s Interna6onal of
Central Texas in their day of reﬂecon this Lent on
Saturday, February 28th at the Fisher House. Come
for inspiraonal performance and reﬂecon with
Aimee Morvant as “Blessed Mother Teresa of
Calcu;a: A Rose of the Gu;er.” Aimee encourages us
to embrace God in all aspects of life. From humorous
to touching, her unique perspecve invites us to
experience God’s presence in new ways. Delve into
the spirit and spirituality of Blessed Mother Teresa in
this touching portrayal and walk with her as she
follows God’s calling into the slums of CalcuJa and
into the hearts of everyone she encounters.
We will begin the day in the church at 8:30 a.m.
with Mass and end at 1:00 p.m. with the opportunity
to purchase fair trade items. The registraon fee of
$15 includes breakfast. All are welcome to aJend.
Please RSVP by February 14th to Eva ScoE at 512219-7920 or [email protected].
Marriage & Family Life
Coordinator: Deacon Tom Johnson
512-249-5469
[email protected]
Preschool Registraon
Registraon for STM Preschool’s children that are
currently enrolled is Thursday, January 29th from
8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in Brennan Auditorium. There is a
spot for each child currently enrolled but we CANNOT
guarantee speciﬁc days. Siblings of the children
currently enrolled and children of families who have
aJended the preschool in the past will also be
registered at this me. ALL fees must be paid in FULL
at registraon. These fees are nonrefundable.
If you have not yet put your child on our waing list,
please visit our oﬃces on January 22nd so that you
can be included in our registraon event. For more
informaon, contact Cindy at 512-258-1721.
Mothers of School-Aged Children (MOSAiC) has its
next session on Thursday, January 15th in the
Brennan Auditorium at 9:45 a.m. For more
informaon about MOSAiC, please contact
Alexandra
Goﬀ
at
512-219-8254
or
agoﬀ@ausn.rr.com.
Need a BabysiEer During Mass?
STM has one! The STM Nursery is available during the
9:00 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Masses for children from
6 months old to Pre-Kindergarten age! The Sunday
Mass nursery is a co-op opportunity where parents
whose children ulize the nursery volunteer once a
month. You are invited to visit us during these
Masses; we’re located down the hallway past the Gi;
Shop and the Library. We also oﬀer childcare for
children 6 months old to elementary-age during many
ministry events! Ask your ministry leader if childcare
is available. Please, do not let childcare prevent you
from parcipang!
For informaon about volunteering for our Nursery
or for child care reservaons, contact Kelli Merchant
at 512-258-2055 or [email protected]. For
child care, contact Kelli at least 3 days before your
event. The Nursery webpage is: www.stmausn.org/
nursery.shtm.
Community Ministries
Coordinator: Dawn Rouen
512-258-1161, ext. 235
We would like to thank Gigi and Don
Winkleman for stepping forward and
taking over the leadership of our Coﬀee
& Donuts Ministry. Please join our
community in the Family Center for a
Coﬀee & Donuts following our morning
Masses NEXT Sunday. A special thanks goes to Joe
Steichen and his family for their many years of
service in leading this ministry.
For this Sunday, please come to the Family Center
a;er our morning Masses for a Taco Breakfast
provided by the STM Men’s Club.
Young at Heart Ministry
Our Young at Heart Seniors 55+ invite
you to join them for fellowship and
fun. Their next pot luck lunch is
Tuesday, January 13th from 11:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Brennan
Auditorium. Our guest speaker is Ren
MacNary, STM Music Director and his
topic is “Why Not Elvis Music?” Please
bring an entrée, a side or a dessert to share. Bring a
friend! Bring a past member! Bring a Newcomer!
For further informaon, please contact BJ Stokes at
512-258-5939.
[email protected]
Parish Registraon Event
Whether you’re NEW to St.
Thomas More or have been
here awhile, we invite you to
formally register in the parish
at the next Welcome and
Registraon Event. It lasts
about one hour and light
refreshments are served. In
2014 we welcomed 204
families to our community!
Mark your calendar for
January 11th or March 1st at
12:30 p.m. in the Parish Acvity Center.
To RSVP or for more informaon, please contact
Roba DaRlo in the parish oﬃce at 512-258-1161.
Child care is provided. See page 6 for details.
Children’s Stewardship
Twenty two children used their stewardship
envelopes in the month of December and a total of
$1,329.71 was collected for a special project in
Father Ekka’s community in India. All of the St.
Thomas More children must have been moved by
the Christmas giving spirit. Many of you used your
me and talent this month to be good friends and
help your family. The January stewardship collecon
will be used for the Disaster Relief Fund. Thanks for
being good stewards!
“Where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.”
Contribuons for the week of Dec. 21st: ...... .$41,230.10
Contribuons for the week of Dec. 28th: ..... .$44,340.83
Contribuons for the week of Jan. 4th: ........ .$44,549.33
Amount needed for weekly expenses: .......... .$52,500.00
Christmas Collecon: .................................... .$61,406.71
Feast of the Holy Family on Dec 28th: ............. .$4,870.63
Mary, Mother of God on Jan 1st: ..................... .$3,231.40
Golf Tourney Donaon
STM Council 9997 recently presented a check for
$5,600 to Mobile Loves and Fishes. This check
represents the proceeds from the STM 1st Annual
Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament. Pictured are
the Tournament co-chairman Brother Steve Isaacson
with Brother Micheal Kelly and MaE Figlan,
represenng Mobile Loves and Fishes.
Fish Fry’s are Coming
We will once again be serving delicious dinners on the
six Fridays of Lent—starng on Friday, February 20th.
Pre-sale ckets will be available starng a;er all the
Masses on February 7th & 8th! More details on this
year’s menu, prices, entertainment, and special deals
will be available soon.
Pastoral Care & Social Outreach
Coordinator: Theresa Stephens
512-258-1161, ext. 256
Blood Drive in February
Our next drive is on Saturday,
February 7th and we hope you
can donate at the Family Center
on that day. The Center has asked
that we change our walk in policy
going forward to help minimize
the me donaons take. All
donors arriving prior to 11:00
a.m. MUST have an appointment
to donate. A;er 11:00 a.m., walkins will be accepted when space allows. Donors can
signup to give blood by going to: www.stmausn.org/
blood-drive-line-signup.
If you would like to volunteer for this or any future
Blood Drive at St. Thomas More, please contact Tom
Camardo at [email protected].
Good Samaritan Meal Ministry
Remember that the Meal Ministry is here for you
when your family is going through a tough me, either due to illness, recovering from a surgery, or other
mes a family may be struggling. Please contact us
480-788-6325 to request a favorite homemade meal
to be cooked by someone else and delivered to you.
? Struggling ?
[email protected]
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
Bapsm of the Lord
We who are bapzed in Christ are invited to recognize
that the words addressed to Jesus in the Gospel today
are addressed to us as well. In Christ, we too are
God’s beloved sons and daughters. In Christ we are
called to connue his mission: to bring forth jusce to
the naons; to be a covenant of the people; to be a
light for the naons; to bring out prisoners from conﬁnement. How will you live jus6ce, or be a light to others this week?
Habitat For Humanity
Our 2015 Home Build is scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 31st. We are acvely raising funds at this
me so that is one way to contribute. If you would
like to volunteer, then you need to complete the volunteer orientaon, take the required online safety
course, print and sign the volunteer waiver to bring
with you and register online.
For informaon about online donaons and compleng
steps
to
volunteer,
please
visit:
www.stmausn.org/habitat-humanity-home-build.
These Ministries Can HELP
Contact
Eileen
512-507-9563
[email protected]
Dealing with a diﬃcult life transion?
The Stephen Ministry pairs you with a person trained in conﬁdenal listening to
help walk with you through those signiﬁcant transion mes in your life. If you or
someone you know is hurng, feeling forgoJen then they can beneﬁt from a compassionate and spiritual support of a Stephen Minister.
Do you have a need
for counsel?
The Family Counseling and Family Life Oﬃce of the Diocese of Ausn oﬀer coun- BriEany Holan
512-949-2494,
seling for children, adolescents, and adults.
briJany-holan@
ausndiocese.org
Are you a caregiver
for someone with demena?
Our New Adventures Respite Program provides acvies for people with any Anne Rodriguez
form of demena and meets weekly on Wednesday starng at 10:00 a.m. in the Par- 512-918-8580
ish Acvity Center. There is also a Support Group for the Care Givers of those suﬀering from demena. The group meets on a monthly basis.
Out of work?
Come to an upcoming Job Seekers meeng. The mission of Job Seekers is to ﬁnd
GOD in our job search and be a landing place oﬀering fellowship, networking and support to each other. Our ministry meengs are on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Room #104.
Can’t pay your bills?
Contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) at our parish. SVdP is a worldwide STM Oﬃce
512-258-1161
Volunteer Catholic Lay Organizaon, which visits poor and needy in their homes.
Struggling with an
addicon?
Contact ADAM (Alcohol and Drug Assistance Ministry). All calls are ABSOLUTELY
CONFIDENTIAL. At our parish Alcoholics Anonymous meengs are held on Mondays and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in the Chelsea House. Al-Anon meengs are held Mondays from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Chelsea House.
Dana Brown
512-750-2221
dbrown74@
ausn.rr.com
ADAM
866-203-4087
Al-Anon Center
512-441-8591
Schedule of Parish Events
for the upcoming Week
The schedule below lists events that all parishioners are
generally invited to. For a more complete schedule,
including ministry team meengs and ongoing events,
please contact your ministry leader, use our online space
calendar at hJp://reservaons.stmausn.org/ or view the
outdoor bullen boards on campus. To reserve your
parish event, contact Debra Lohrstorfer at 512-258-1161,
ext. 214 or [email protected].
RE CLASSES RESUME THIS WEEK
Event Name ................................. Time ..................... Locaon
Sunday, Jan. 11th—Bapsm of the Lord
Taco Breakfast ............................. 8:00 am to Noon.. Family Center
RCIA Sessions (CC) ........................ 9:30 to 11:30 am ..... Life House
Faith Study: John 1-10 (CC)......... 10:30 to 11:45 am... Room #215
Welcome & Registraon Event .. 12:30 to 1:30 pm ............. PAC
Bapsms ........................................ 2:00 to 3:00 pm ............Church
Tuesday, Jan 13th
Men’s Scripture Share ................. 6:30 to 7:15 am ....... STM Room
Art/Worship Christmas Unwrap ..... 9:15 am to Noon ...........Church
Stretching Toward Christ Yoga ........ 9:15 to 10:15 am .... Room #213
Young at Heart Lunch .................. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm .. Brennan A.
Contemplave Prayer .................. 7:00 to 8:30 pm .. Chelsea House
Liturgy Training ............................. 7:00 to 9:00 pm ............Church
Rosary Prayer Group.................... 7:00 to 8:00 pm .......STM Room
Tech CommiJee Mtg. .................. 7:00 to 8:30 pm ........... Library.
Wednesday, Jan 14th
New Adventures Respite Group ..... 10:00 am to 2:00 pm ........ PAC
K. of C. Rosary & Dinner. ............. 6:00 to 7:30 pm ... Family Center
Basic Catholic Teachings (CC) ..... 7:00 to 9:00 pm ....... Life House
Conﬁrmaon Classes Begin. ....... 7:00 to 9:00 pm ... Brennan Aud.
K. of C. Business Mtg.. ................. 7:30 to 9:30 pm .... Upper Room
Eucharisc Adoraon
Exposion and Adoraon of the
Blessed Sacrament is every day of
the week from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. in the Fisher House. To sign
up for an Adoraon me, please
visit
the
parish
Adoraon
webpage at: www.stmausn.org/adore.
AEenon Catholic Women
Have some fun with your New Year’s Resoluons at
the January 17th meeng of the Aus6n Deanery
Council of Catholic Women. The morning begins with
9:00 a.m. Mass at STM, 10205. Following a business
meeng and complimentary brunch, we’ll spoof our
resoluons at a Quirkshop. The meeng will conclude
by 12:30 p.m. For more informaon, please contact
Gerri Misko, President, at 512-512-426-2814 or
[email protected].
Need help developing and
execung beJer plan for your
money (who doesn’t!)? FPU
teaches biblical, praccal steps
to get from where you are to
where you've dreamed you
could be.
Our next 9-week class series will meet on Mondays
from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the Life House beginning
January 26th. Childcare is available—see page 6.
For more informaon, please contact Karen Drabek at
512-619-0756 or visit www.stmausn.org/ﬁnancialpeace-university.
Thursday, Jan 15th
Stretching Toward Christ Yoga ........ 9:15 to 10:15 am .... Room #213
MOSAiC Meeng (CC) ................. 9:45 to 11:45 am . Brennan Aud.
STM Job Seekers........................... 7:00 to 8:30 pm ...... Room #105
Pastoral Adv. Council Mtg........... 7:15 to 9:00 pm .. Pastoral Oﬃce
(CC) - Child care available—see page 6 for details.
Cedar Brake Retreats
Please take note of the upcoming retreats at the
Cedar Brake Retreat Center in Belton. For details, visit:
www.ausndiocese.org/oﬃces-ministries/oﬃces/
cedarbrake-catholic-retreat-center/cedarbrakeretreats.
• February 6th to 8th: Fireside Reﬂec6on: I Begin Now!
Three simple words to remind us to live in the present
me in the “presence of God.” Life can teach us many
lessons if we take me to pay aJenon.
• February 18th: Ash Wednesday. Begin the Lenten
journey by coming to Cedarbrake and reﬂecng on the
challenges Jesus lays before us as His disciples. We will
begin with Mass and the distribuon of ashes.
MLK Mass on January 18th
A Diocesan Mass honoring the legacy of Dr. Marn
Luther King Jr. will be on Sunday, January 18th at
9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in downtown Ausn.
Bishop George V. Murry will be the main celebrant
and homilist. All are invited to aJend. For more
informaon, call 512-217-9616.
Tech Equipment Donaons
If you upgraded your tech equipment over
the holidays, we could put your used items
to work supporng the STM staﬀ and
ministries. Currently, we are looking for the
following:
• Flat panel monitors—size of 20 inches or larger.
• Apple iPads—generaon 2 or later.
• Flat panel TV’s—size of 32 inches or larger.
If you would like to donate, contact Steve Kliman at
512-258-1161, ext. 211 or [email protected].
St Thomas More Staﬀ Phone Numbers
Administrave Staﬀ Contacts
Religious Educaon Staﬀ
512-258-1161
512-258-1944
Accountant & Beneﬁts Dir. ........ Laurie O’Beirne .......... Ext. 212
Accountant Assistant................. Julie Hormuth ............ Ext. 232
Bridal Coordinator ..................... Terry Wilkes ............... Ext. 335
Business Administrator ............. Dave Montoya ........... Ext. 231
Communicaons Director ......... Steve Kliman .............. Ext. 211
Custodial & Events Coord.. ........ David Lohrstorfer ....... Ext. 282
Facilies Manager ..................... J. W. Green ................ Ext. 234
Liturgy Director ......................... Lori Burdick ................ Ext. 225
Music Directors ......................... Ren MacNary ............. Ext. 219
Karen Lawson ............ Ext. 237
Outreach Coordinator ............... Theresa Stephens ...... Ext. 256
Parish Receponist .................... Theresa Roberge ........ Ext. 100
Parish Secretary ........................ Debra Lohrstorfer ...... Ext. 214
STM Gi; Shop ............................ AntoneJe Haecker .... Ext. 312
Stewardship & Membership ..... Roba Da^lo ............... Ext. 229
Nursery Coordinator ................. Kelli Merchant . 512-258-2055
Director. .................................... Cynthia Jordan ........... Ext. 222
Assistant Director ...................... Johanna Isburgh ........ Ext. 220
Receponist .............................. Jill Goeters ................. Ext. 236
Sunday School Coordinator....... Danielle White ........... Ext. 227
Elementary School Coordinator Mary Kubala .............. Ext. 221
Middle School Coordinator. ...... Andrea Cochran ......... Ext. 228
Life Teen Coordinator ............... Logan Mayes ............. Ext. 226
Conﬁrmaon Coordinator ......... Cynthia Jordan ........... Ext. 222
Director of Adult Faith .............. Dawn Rouen .............. Ext. 235
Thank You Sponsors!
Come Back to the Church
This bullen is furnished to the parish without charge.
The adversements that appear completely defray all
publishing costs with which the parish would
otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these
sponsors when you can as a thank you for their kind
generosity.
AEenon Local Business Owners: If you would like to
adverse in this bullen, please contact Brian
Schroeder at 512-680-0623.
Preschool Staﬀ
512-258-1721
Director. ..................................... Cindy Acosta
Assistant Director ...................... Chris Wenz
If you have been away from the
Catholic Church, for whatever
reason,
the
Landings
Ministry would like to welcome
you back in a loving and caring way!
For more informaon, contact Janet Smith at 512258-2361 or [email protected] or please visit:
www.stmausn.org/landings-returning-catholics.