Special Events & Announcements...
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Homebound Eucharistic Minister
If one of our loved one becomes disabled, too ill or elderly and cannot attend Mass, we
would expect them to be able to receive the Precious Body of Christ at home or at a nursing home, right? Butwhat if there is not enough Homebound Eucharistic Ministers to deliver to all of those on the list each and every Sunday, what then? The answer is heart-breaking, many may go without communion for weeks at a time and sadly this is the reality here in your parish, happening to many of our brothers and sisters in Christ. So what can I do? I can say I can make a difference, I can say I can make a change, I can give up an hour or so once or twice a month or every Sunday morning, I can say yes to the knocking on my door
and answer our plea and become a homebound Eucharistic Minister. To say yes, please call the office @ 512- 398-4649 Tues-Fri. 9am-12 and 1-5PM or speak to Fr. Ed or one of our
deacons before or after Mass.
Ethics & Integrity Class-  Sat. April 28th from 9 am-11 am in our parish hall. 
Please call the office to register for this class or to check if you are due or will be due for a class this year, or check the church bulletin board at the entrance of the church there is a list of volunteers who are in need of this class. If you are a new volunteer or would like to be a volunteer in any ministry or organization you must fill out an application for a back   ground check with the office of Ethics & Integrity of the Diocese of Austin first, after completed then you may sign up for a class. For an expedited application please call or come by the office no later than this coming Thursday 3pm, so we may fill out an application for you and sign you up for this months class. You must be compliant with the Diocese of Austin to be a volunteer at any of the parishes of the Diocese. Please call the
office if you require help or have any questions.512-398-4649.
World Day of Prayer -April 22nd, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38;Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes.
Wednesday May 2, St.Mary's Youth Group will be having their annual May Crowning Burger Combo Sale, which includes Burger, Chips, & Drink for $6.
​All proceeds will go towards attendance of the Steuben Conference in Dallas, TX at the end of June this summer. Please come support our ​our Youth!
Mother’s Day- Today after each Mass St. Barbara will be here to sell Articles from the Holy Land, as well as the Women of the Clerical Endowment Ministry will be selling their prayer cards at the front entrance of the church. These will make loving and beautiful gifts.
Mother’s Day Mass Intentions 
Mother’s Day is May 13th don’t forget Mom..we are now accepting Mother’s Day Mass Intentions for $5 per intention. Please fill out a yellow special collection envelopes (that are located at the church entrances) with your mom’s name (deceased or living) and place it along with your donation in the regular collection baskets during Mass, drop it in our black mailbox at the office or come by the office to fill out your request. The envelopes will be placed on the altar to be prayed for at all Mother’s day weekend Masses. Deadline to submit your request is 12 noon on Friday, May 11th. There are other opportunities to purchase a Mother’s day gift here at St. Mary’s: Our Religious Articles Store located at the parish hall. On April 27/28th St. Barbara will be here to sell Articles from the Holy Land, as well as the Women of the Clerical Endowment Ministry will be selling their prayer cards after each Mass. These will all make loving and beautiful gifts to give in Memory or in Honor of
Moms, Grandmothers, Godmothers or Mother figures as help a good cause.

Attention all High School & College 2018 Seniors- You are all invited to our Senior Mass on Saturday, May 19th during the 5:30 PM Mass. Please if possible wear your cap & gown. To attend please call the parish office at 512-398-4649 by May 17th
Wow! Jamaica is a lil more than 3 months away! We are looking for volunteers to sponsor or/and run a booth at Jamaica or would just like to help in any way, then you are invited to attend the Jamaica Meeting on Tues. Apr. 24th at 7pm in the RE Bldg. if you can’t make it to the meeting please call Chairman Hector Rangel at the parish office.. We need you to help make this Jamaica a great success.We want to thank everyone who helped us out with our Good Friday Fish Fry Plate Sale. The total Proceeds were $998.00, after expenses the total deposited was $748.00. We also want to thank everyone who helped us out with our Big Breakfast on April 8th. The total proceeds were $1,551.50, after expenses the total deposited was $1,208.70. Thank you for your support.

The Knights of Columbus will award three (3) $500.00 Scholarships to graduating
seniors to be used for the 2018 Fall and the 2019 Spring Semester. Applicant must be a
member of St. Mary’s in good standing, complete & submit the application and appropriate documents. Applications are available on the table as you enter the Church. You may
also call KC Financial Secretary at the parish office.
2018 Jamaica News: The 2018 Jamaica Committee is in search of Jamaica King, Queen, Little Prince and Princess Candidates.
If you are interested in being a candidate, please contact Helen Juarez  or Jamaica Chairman Hector Rangel at church office.
Holy Days of Obligation for 2018. Mark Your Calendars In the Catholic Church, Holy Days of Obligation are the days on which the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. They have also abstain from unnecessary works, "which hinder the worship to be rendered to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s day, or the suitable relaxation of mind and body."
(Canon 1247 of the Code of Canon Law). The list of Days of Obligation includes all Sundays in all countries. Some feasts, e.g. Easter, are always celebrated on Sundays, so they are
always obligatory.
Sunday, Apr. 1st - Easter
Thursday, May 10, 2018 -Ascension of Jesus
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, November 1, 2018 - All Saints' Day
Saturday, December 8, 2018 -Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 -Christmas
Other Important Dates:

Rosary for World Peace Sunday at 5 pm in the chapel
The Praying of 20 Decades of the rosary will be led by Sister Janice and team every Sunday starting today. Our lady of Fatima said in one of her apparitions…"Recite the rosary every day to obtain the peace for the world and the end of the war.
 Appreciation Corner
​Thank You! Goes out to the following organizations & ministries of St. Mary’s who
generously helped pay $2,900 for the following:
The cost of refurbishing of the Chalice and wine vessels-The Bereavement Ministry, The
Guadalupanos, Creative Hands and 2017 Jamaica Queen Makayla Adams. We also want to thank our 2017 Jamaica Queen Makayla Adams for purchasing 3 book carts that will hold our Flor y Canto Song books. Thank you the parishioners who support these groups by supporting their fundraisers,
namely the breakfasts, plate sales, bake sales and at the
Art/Craft shows. "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil." Ecclesiastes 4:9.

 Stewardship Report
​​Week: 4/14-4/15
5:30 PM-                 $1,660.63
7:30 AM-                 $1,669.05
10:30 AM-               $3,962.03
Total-                       $7,291.71
2nd Collection-Building & Maint. Fund-   Total-$1,838.44
*Thank You for Your Continued Support to Your Parish*
​Prayer for Vocations
O, God, You have asked us to pray for vocations; that there
might be young men and women willing to give their lives for the sake of souls. Hear our prayer and the prayers of your Church and send us good, holy priests and religious. We offer you this day, all we shall think, do or say for this intention, through Christ, Our Lord, Amen.