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Notice to the Faithful for Ash Wednesday To create the safest liturgical environment
possible during the Pandemic, the Vatican issued an instruction that slightly modifies the
way ashes will be administered this Ash Wednesday. This year, after the homily, Father
Ed will say the formula, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel”, or “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” only once to all in a general way. He will then sanitize his hands, put on a mask, and precede to administer ashes with the assistance of deacons and other ministers. Ashes will not be imposed on the forehead. Rather, ashes will be sprinkled on each individuals head. This is customary in many countries and allows Fr. Ed and any
ministers to avoid touching many people. You are free to bow your heads to receive the
ashes if you choose. This would be helpful if there is a significant height disparity between
the ministers and recipients. The ushers will direct you to come forward pew by pew, while
practicing social distancing and leaving masks on as we do during communion.

Aviso a los Fieles para el Miércoles de Ceniza Para crear el ambiente litúrgico más seguro
posible durante la Pandemia, el Vaticano emitió una instrucción que modifica ligeramente la forma en que se administrarán las cenizas este Miércoles de Ceniza. Este año, despues de la homilia, el Padre Ed dirá la fórmula, " Arrepentirse y creed en el Evangelio", o "Recuerda que eres polvo, y al polvo regresarás" sólo una vez para todos de una manera general. Luego desinfectará sus manos, se pondrá una máscara y precederá a administrar cenizas con la ayuda de diáconos y otros ministros. Las cenizas no se impondrán en la frente. Más bien, las cenizas serán rociadas en cada cabeza de cada individuo. Esto es costumbre en muchos países y permite que el Padre Ed y cualquier ministro eviten tocar a muchas personas. Ustedes son libres de inclinar la cabeza para recibir las cenizas si así lo desea. Esto sería útil si hay una disparidad significativa de altura entre los ministros y los
destinatarios. Se les piden que se presenten al frente banco por banco, mientras practican el distanciamiento social y dejan sus máscaras puestas como lo hacemos durante la
comunión.
Looking to Give Something up for Lent? How about an hour on Monday
evenings by joining the choir as we prepare for Holy Week. We especially need
female voices, but all are welcomed to join us. You do not need to know how to read music,
just be able to carry a tune. Come join us on Monday, 7 PM choir room.
2020 Tax Contribution Statements If you would like a statement of the 2020 contributions you made to the church, please call the parish office at 512-398-4649, leave your name and phone number and state if you would like the statement mailed or if you will pick it up. We will only call you to let you know its ready if you choose to pick it up, otherwise it will be mailed to you. Please allow at least 3-4 business days to process it.
Temporary Online EIM Training- The EIM Office has developed a temporary online training to fulfill the compliance requirement for those who are past due, due or will be due
in the next couple of months to attend an EIM Workshop. This training includes a frank
discussion of sexual abuse; if you have experienced sexual abuse and have concerns
about viewing this training, please contact Emily Hurlimann at (512) 949-2447 to discuss
alternative training. Anyone may view the abuse prevention videos and information used
for this temporary online training; however, to receive EIM workshop attendance credit for
participating in this temporary online training, each participant must already have an EIM
account. NOTE 1: This program is for persons who have attended a previous EIM Workshop and now need to attend a training to maintain compliance. Participants in this online program who have never attended an EIM Workshop will be required to attend an EIM Workshop within the year depending on when we are able to begin holding workshops again. NOTE 2: If you have difficulty opening a link or viewing a video, please change browsers. Everything has been tested on Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.To begin: Login to your EIM account at eappsdb.com/austin (if you do not recall your User ID/ password, click Forgot User ID or Password? at bottom of the login page to retrieve your User ID and password. Check your spam/junk folder if you don’t receive the email.) If you need help or if you need to know when you will be due please call St. Mary’s EIM Administrator Helen Juarez at the parish office  Wednesday’s or Fridays. 9 am-12 or 1-5 PM.The list of names of volunteers who are past due or will be due are posted on the bulletin board at the entrance of the church.
During this time of uncertainty, Catholic Charities of Central Texas is still providing services to our communities. Our Counseling Services program is utilizing our virtual therapy platform and continuing to aid anyone struggling with the challenges of these current times. Did you know we also help senior that are struggling with aging, loss of independence, and many other issues they may be facing? For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (512) 651-6150 (Austin).

Durante este tiempo de incertidumbre, Catholic Charities of Central Texas está todavía proveyendo servicios para nuestras comunidades. Nuestro programa de Servicios de Consejería está utilizando nuestra plataforma de terapia virtual y continúa ayudando a cualquier persona luchando con los retos de estos tiempos ¿Sabía usted que también ayudamos a personas de la tercera edad que están luchando con el proceso de envejecer, la pérdida de su independencia, y muchos otros temas que pueden estar enfrentando? Para mayor información o para programar una cita, llame al (512) 651-6150 (Austin).
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