University

C at h o l i c
Center
2010 University Ave. | Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512.476.7351 | Fax: 512.476.7377
www.utcatholic.org

Close to Campus, Close to Christ

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday Mass
9:00 am

11:30 am

5:00 pm

8:00 pm

Daily Mass

MWF 12:05 pm TTh 12:30 pm

In the Holy Spirit Chapel

For alternative Mass times at St. Austins see page 3

Reconciliation

Monday 12:30 pm Tuesday 1:00 pm

Or by appointment
Adoration

Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

In the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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Other sacraments
Baptism or Marriage
Fr. Ed | frednowak@utcatholic.org
Fr. Jamie | frjamie@utcatholic.org

January 31, 2016 | 4th Sunday in ordinary Time

Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place.

Luke 4: 24
Your Ministry Team

A ministry of the Paulist Fathers

Fr. Ed Nowak, CSP

Director
frednowak@utcatholic.org

Fr. Jamie Baca, CSP

Associate Director
frjamie@utcatholic.org

Marti Salas
Campus Minister
marti@utcatholic.org

Br. Rob Clark, FMS

Campus Minister
brrob@utcatholic.org

Elizabeth Bertrand
Director of Development
elizabethb@utcatholic.org

Carol Filip
Development Associate
carol@utcatholic.org

Danielle Castillo
Business Manager
danielle@utcatholic.org

Matthew Anderson
Administrative Assistant
matthewa@utcatholic.org

Joseph Gonzales
Sunday Sacristan
joseph@utcatholic.org

Natalie Ross
Sunday Sacristan
natalie@utcatholic.org

Josh Parker
Sunday Sacristan
jmparker3@utexas.edu

Confirmation
Marti Salas | marti@utcatholic.org
Becoming Catholic
Marti Salas | marti@utcatholic.org
Marriage Prep Workshop
Brandon Kraft | public@brandonkraft.com
Religious Education
Julie Ulrich | re@utcatholic.org

Monthly e-newsletter

Christina Sanchez
Team Leader
tina@utcatholic.org
Margaret Beasley
Missionary
margaret@utcatholic.org

In fellowship with

Erin Scanlan
Missionary
erin@utcatholic.org

Geoffrey Calvert
Missionary
geoffrey@utcatholic.org
David Driskill
Missionary
david@utcatholic.org

Our mission is to provide pastoral care to the Roman Catholic community at The University of Texas at Austin
and to advance the spiritual, intellectual, and social life of the students, faculty, staff, and administration.

January 31, 2016

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reection & Weekly Readings

UCC News and Events

Summaries of catholic teaching Mondays

Rafael Mendoza-Arriaga, Ph.D. rafamendoza1977@gmail.com

Mercedes Guzman meguzman@controval.com
Senior celebration & real life 101 Wed, Feb. 3
If you are graduating in either May
or December 2016, join us THIS
WEDNESDAY, February 3, 6-8 pm
in the St. Thomas More Library
(upstairs at the UCC). Special
guests, light refreshments, and good advice on balancing a budget,
finances, a full-time job, and fulfilling ones vocation in The Real
World. To learn more, see the fliers posted in the UCC or
contact elizabethb@utcatholic.org or carol@utcatholic.org.
40 Days for life sign-ups NEXT SUNDAY

Beginning February 10th, the UCC will unite with

churches across Central Texas for a 40-day campaign
of prayer, fasting, and a constant peaceful prayer vigil
in front of abortion facilities. Please stop by the 40
Days for Life table in the Atrium NEXT SUNDAY, February 7, to
find out how you can get involved! You can also learn more and
register at CentralTexasCoalition.com.

Black bag collection next Sunday!

The Black Bag Collection next Sunday will benefit the

UCC students who will be going on pilgrimage to World
Youth Day 2016 in Krakow. Please be generous!

Ash Wednesday Services

Ash Wednesday service times February 10th

8:00 am
12:05 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm

Mass
Mass
Mass
Mass
Interfaith Christian Service

All of the above Masses and Services will take place in

the UCCs Holy Spirit Chapel.
ADDITIONAL MASSES will be held at St. Austin
Catholic Parish at 2026 Guadalupe (1.5 blocks from the
UCC): 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 5:00 pm, & 7:30 pm.

In what concrete ways are you living your faith

through service to others?

How can I proclaim the Gospel in my actions? Does my life express the joy and mercy of the Gospel? How may I seek the Lords
presence in order to be a more faithful disciple?
MONDAY

Readings for the week

Join us for an exciting new series at the

UCC! This comprehensive introduction to
Catholic doctrine is FREE to attend and will
meet every Monday in the St. Thomas
More Library on the 2nd floor from 7:008:00 pm. You may attend any topic that
interests you! Brochures with overviews of the topics to be
presented are available at any time in the UCC atrium or at the
front desk. Learn more and RSVP on our Facebook page:
Summaries of Catholic Teaching. For more information, please
contact the organizers:

TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY

2 Sm 15:14-14,30;16:5-13;
Mk 5:1-20
Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40
2 Sm 24:2,9-17; Mk 6:1-6
1 Kgs 2:1-4,10-12; Mk 6:7-13
Sir 47:2-11; Mk 6:14-29
1 Kgs 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34
Is 6:1-2a,3-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11;
Lk 5:1-11

Our Gifts to God

COLLECTION TOTALS
Sunday, JANUARY 17: $2,001.64
DECEMBER ONLINE GIVING
Living Faith Society: $12,512.00
$20 for $20k:
$795.00
Tithe/Mail-in:
$7,755.00
Black Bag:
$1,513.23
Weekly Expenses approx. $11,000;
Building Debt: $50,088.01
A special thank you!

Many of you may have noticed the new TV for

advertising UCC news and events by the parking
lot doors in the Atrium. A special thank you to
our generous anonymous donors!

UCCs Wish List

Want to contribute to a specific need?

Please take a look at our wish list!

50 New Monthly Donors ($50/month)

New Carpet & Installation ($11,500)
Carbos for Christ weekly spaghetti lunch ($100)
Semester of ministry activities for one student ($250)
Speaker Series event ($500)
Any gift you make to our ministry will help us bring the light of
Christ to more students at the University of Texas. Want to
make a difference? Contact Elizabeth Bertrand at:
elizabethb@utcatholic.org Thank you!

January 31, 2016

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Week At A Glance
| Monday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time
Mass
Holy Spirit Chapel
Reconciliation
St. Paul Reconciliation Chapel
Catholic Teaching
St. Thomas More Library

Monday, FEB 1

12:05 pm
12:30 pm
7:00 pm

| Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Mass
Holy Spirit Chapel
Reconciliation
St. Paul Reconciliation Chapel

Tuesday, FEB 2

12:30 pm
1:00 pm

| Wednesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time

Mass
Holy Spirit Chapel
Carbos (FREE Lunch) Atrium
RCIA
Catacombs

Wednesday, FEB 3

12:05 pm
12:35 pm
7:00 pm

| Thursday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time

Mass
Holy Spirit Chapel
Communal Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel

Thursday, FEB 4

12:30 pm
8:00 pm

| Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr

Mass
Holy Spirit Chapel
UGAP Rosary
Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Friday, FEB 5

12:05 pm
7:00 pm

St. Austin Parish

2026 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78705 512.477.9471
Mass Times
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 7:30 am | 9:00 am | 11:30 am| 5:30 pm
Daily MonFri 8:00 am | Mon-Thu 5:20 pm
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment

Vocations Discernment Events

Paulist come & See discernment retreat

If you have ever thought about being a

priest, consider attending the Paulist
Discernment retreat at our seminary,
Saint Pauls College, in Washington,
DC, February 12-14. We can help you
with transportation costs. See Father Ed soon to register!
Discernment opportunity for men

If you are a Catholic man (ages 16-45) interested

in learning more about discernment, the
More UCC News and Events
priesthood, and seminary life, please join us for
CARBOS FOR CHRIST Wednesdays, 12:35 pm
Project Andrew. We will join together for prayer,
Join us for lunch and fellowship in the UCC
testimonials by priests and seminarians, Mass, and lunch with
Atrium every Wednesday at 12:35 pm. Cost is
Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Garcia. Discovering ones vocations is
free, but freewill offerings are happily accepted.
about meeting a person: the person of Christ. Upcoming:
Come to the 12:05 Mass beforehand and feed your Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Mary Cathedral. For
soul as well as your body!
more information, and to register, please visit austinvocations.com

BE SOMEONEs Friend

Discernment opportunity for women

Come join a group of volunteers who make people

Join other single Catholic women (ages 16-45)
happy! On Sunday mornings we carpool to our
seeking to learn from Marys joyful Yes to God
sister community at the Austin State Supported
at Project Miriam. The morning includes
Living Center (a residential facility for people who
testimonials and prayer with religious Sisters
have an intellectual or developmental disability).
serving in the Diocese, as well as Mass and lunch
We accompany residents to a Catholic prayer service we hold
with Bishop Joe S. Vsquez. Upcoming:
there. Many of these folks are in wheelchairs and could not come to Saturday, February 20, 2016 at St. Mary Cathedral. For
church without us. For more information, please sign up at the
more information, and to register, please visit austinvocations.com
UCC Front Desk, email AustinLivingCenter@utcatholic.org, or
UCC Sponsoring alternative spring breaks!
call Kathy Hackett at 512-928-1776.
Interested in learning more about Vocations in the
Busy student retreat February 14-17
Catholic Church? The UCC is sponsoring two
Make a big difference in your spiritual life this
Vocation Pilgrimages (one for women and one for
Lent. Plan on participating in the Busy Student
men) over the UT Spring Break. Consider joining us as
Retreat February 14-17. The retreat only
we explore the calls to Religious Life as: Priests,
requires a commitment of a half hour of prayer
Sisters, and Brothers by living with and serving
and a half hour with one of our Spiritual
alongside women and men in Religious Life. To learn
Directors each day of the retreat. Additional
more about either of these opportunities, contact
spiritual activities will also be available. FREE and open to all
Brother Rob at brrob@utcatholic.org, or visit him in his office!
students, not just Catholics. Space limited to ~50 participants, so
sign up ASAP. To sign up, visit the UCC front desk or contact
Prayer Intentions
Brother Rob at brrob@utcatholic.org.
Please pray for:
Terry Long
Olga Milk
Pope Francis & Bishop Joe
Busted Halo
Fr. Pat Hensy, CSP
Fr. Ed Nowak, CSP
Check out the Busted Halo Show, M-F,
Diane Key
Ann Byrd
6-9 pm on Sirius XM channel 129. Also
Denali Huff
Bishop Joes Father
check out bustedhalo.com!