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Diocese of Austin
6225 Highway 290 East  Austin, TX 78723  (512) 949-2456
DATE:
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RE:
May 2016
Christian R. González, Communications Office
Parish staff
Enclosed material from diocesan offices
Please find enclosed materials for various ministries and positions in your parish staff. Please sort
the contents of this mailing to the proper individuals/offices, and include a copy of this memo to
your pastor. I appreciate your attention to this matter, and would also like to know if we need to
send any additional copies. Please note that the contents marked “yes” under the column
“Electronic copy available” can be downloaded and printed at
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Contents of this mailing, the intended recipients and the office sending the material are as follows:
Material
To be delivered to
From the office of
Cedarbrake retreats
Bulletin editors, Adult
faith formation
directors
Bulletin editors
Bulletin editors,
women’s ministry
All priests
Cedarbrake
Electronic copy
available?
Y
CCCTX
Schoenstatt
Y
Y
Bishop
N
Catholic Charities Corner
Schoenstatt flier
Ethics & Medics
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P.O.Box58,Belton,TX76513www.Cedarbrake.org,[email protected]
(254)780-2436
StartingAnew:June3‐5
Thosewhohavegonethroughthepainsofdivorcecanfeeloutofplaceinachurchthat
teachesthepermanenceofmarriage.StartingAnewisaretreatthatacknowledgesthepain,
butalsolookstobuildnewdreamsandrestorehopethatonetrulyisavitalmemberofthe
churchandBodyofChrist.BrianEgan,BeverlyCollin,andFatherJosephNisari willlead
thisretreat.Thecostfortheretreatis$210forprivateroom,$170forsharedroomand
$95forcommuterrate;allmealsincluded.
DesertSolitudeSilentRetreat:June10‐15
Thepracticeofintentionalsilenceisnotnegotiable.Itisessentialtogrowthandspiritual
awakening.Youjusthavetodoit!CedarbrakeoffersthatopportunitywithDesertSolitude.
CenteringprayeranddailyMassareattheheartofthisretreat.Weoffer3‐night,4‐night
and5‐nightoptions.Costfor3nightsis$300single,$550foracouple;for4nights$375for
asingle,$655foracouple;andfor5nights,$430forasingleand$730foracouple.
TheCupofLifeWednesday:June22
Anyonethirstingforamoreintimatelifeofprayerwillfindawellspringofenrichmentin
TheCupofLifeauthoredbySisterJoyceRupp.Theordinarycupthatweuseeachdaycan
serveasavesselthatconnectsuswithdailylife.Thecupisfilledwithsymbolism:the
brokencup,thechippedcup,theemptycupandtheblessingcup.Allserveasreminders
thatGodusestheordinarythingstoconnectustotheextraordinary.Joinusasweexplore
ourowncupoflife.BeverlyCollinwillleadthisdayofreflection.Costis$35andincludes
lunch.
TheFaceofMercy:July18
JoinusasweponderPopeFrancis’invitationtoexperienceGod’sunconditionallovesowe
canshareitwithothers.AstheYearofMercycontinueswewilllistentothewordsofJesus
andtheinsightofPopeFrancistoembracemercymoredeeplyinourlivesandbringthis
gifttoothers.Cedarbrake’sBrianEgan,BeverlyCollinandFatherJosephNisariwilllead
thesereflections.LunchandMassareincluded.Thecostis$35.
PrivateRetreats4thweekendinJune,July&August!
OnJune24‐26,July22‐24&August26‐28wehavereserved8privatebedroomsforaself‐
guidedsilentretreat.Weprovideaprivateroom,sharedloungewithkitchenette,Saturday
EucharisticAdorationwithconfessionsandSundaymorningMass.Youbringyourown
food,spiritualreadingand enjoythesolitudeandserenityofCedarbrake.Costis$100fora
privateroomor$160forasharedroom.($80perperson)
Catholic Charities Corner
“Catholic Charities Corner” is a series of weekly announcements intended for parish bulletins, newsletters,
websites or social media. Content will include Catholic Charities Central Texas programming, events, and
information on poverty and Catholic Social Teaching.
April 30-May 1
Are you in a challenging relationship? Catholic Charities
Counseling Services can help you to cope with difficult
situations and strengthen your marriage and family relationships.
Counseling sessions are available to adults, children, couples and
families. Services are offered on a sliding scale fee structure. For
more information, call 512-651-6100.
May 21-22
Do you feel alone, depressed, or anxious? Do you need someone
to talk to? Catholic Charities Counseling Services can help you
to work through today’s challenges for a brighter tomorrow. Our
counselors meet with individuals, couples and families, providing
high quality services on a sliding scale fee structure. To connect
with a counselor, call 512-651-6100.
May 7-8
Is this your first Mother’s Day as a mom? Catholic Charities
is here to offer support on your journey as a new parent. Our
Gabriel Project Life Center will teach you everything you need
to know about the development, safety and health of your baby.
To register for our free classes on a variety of pregnancy and
parenting topics, call 512-651-6100 (Austin office) or 979-8229340 (Brazos Valley office).
May 28-29
Did you know that the Gabriel Project Life Center at Catholic
Charities serves all new moms and dads? Whether are you are
married or single, a first-time parent or needing a refresher,
we’re here for you. Our program offers free classes about your
pregnancy and life as a new parent, one-on-one support and help
with mom and baby items. To learn more call 512-651-6100
(Austin office) or 979-822-9340 (Brazos Valley office).
May 14-15
Are you looking for help navigating our complex immigration
system? Catholic Charities can help! We offer consultations,
representation and other assistance to help serve your needs at
a cost that is typically discounted around 60-80% compared to
a private attorney. If you or someone you know is in need of
services, call 512-651-6100 (Austin office) or 979-822-9340
(Brazos Valley office).
June 4-5
The summer months can be hard on low-income families. Utility
bills rise, and kids are eating all their meals at home. Catholic
Charities Financial Stability program helps families in crisis to
achieve financial security through case management, education,
and emergency financial aid. If you or someone you know is in
need of assistance, call 512-651-6100 (Austin office) or 979-8229340 (Brazos Valley office).
June 18-19
Happy Father’s Day! Did you know that the Catholic Charities
Gabriel Project Life Center welcomes both fathers and mothers
to receive education, case management and material assistance to
give their children a healthy start at life? The program is free and
serves parents through the pregnancy and first year of the child’s
life. If you or someone you know is in need of services, call 512651-6100 (Austin office) or 979-822-9340 (Brazos Valley office).
June 11-12
Want to learn more about how Catholic Charities cares for
children, strengthens families, and welcomes the stranger? Come
visit our offices in Austin or Bryan for CC101, a free “lunch and
learn” where you can experience the mission of Catholic Charities
in action and find ways to engage with us! For more information,
visit www.ccctx.org/cc101 or call 512-651-6126.
June 25-26
Did you know that Catholic Charities responds to natural and
man-made disasters throughout our 25-county service region?
Catholic Charities Disaster Response provides emergency
financial assistance, counseling and other assistance to stabilize
and promote a return to normalcy for families impacted by
disaster. For more information, visit www.ccctx.org/disaster.
30 de abril a 1 de mayo
¿Se encuentra en una relación difícil? Los servicios de consejeros
de Caridades Católicas le puden ayudar a sobrellevar su situación
complicada, fortalecer su matrimonio y sus lazos familiares.
Las sesiones de consejería están disponibles tanto para adultos,
menores, parejas y familias. Nuestros servicios se ofrecen en base
a una escala variante de honorarios previamente determinados.
Para mayor información llamar al 512-651-6100.
7-8 de mayo
¿Es su primer festejo del día de las madres? Caridades Católicas
está aquí para ofrecerle apoyo en su comienzo como nuevo padre
de familia. Nuestro Centro de Vida del Proyecto de Gabriel
le enseñará todo lo que necesita saber acerca del desarrollo,
seguridad y salud de su bebé. Para inscribirse en nuestras clases
gratuitas sobre temas de embarazo y educación para padres de
familia, llame al 512-651-6100 (para la oficina de Austin) o al
979-822-9340 (para la oficina de Brazos Valley).
14-15 de mayo
¿Está buscando ayuda para lidiar con el complejo sistema de
inmigración? ¡Caridades Católicas le pude ayudar! Ofrecemos
consultas, representación y asistencia para ayudarle en sus
necesidades a un costo menor, usualmente entre un 60 y un 80%,
en comparación a lo que cobraría un abogado privado. Si usted o
alguien que usted conoce tiene necesidad de estos servicios, llame
al 512-651-6100 (oficina en Austin) o al 979-822-9340 (oficina
en Brazos Valley).
4-5 de junio
Los meses de verano pueden ser difíciles para las familias de escasos
recursos. Las cuentas de gastos comunes aumentan, y los niños
comen todas sus comidas en casa. El programa de estabilidad
financiera de Caridades Católicas ayuda a familias en crisis a
obtener seguridad económica por medio de gestión de casos,
educación, y asistencia en situación de emergencia económica. Si
usted o alguien que conoce necesita asistencia, llamar al 512-6516100 (Oficina de Austin) o al 979-822-9340 (Oficina de Brazos
Valley).
11-12 de junio
¿Desea saber cómo Caridades Católicas se preocupa de los niños,
del fortalecimiento de las familias, y de acoger al extraño? venga
a visitar nuestras oficinas en Austin o en Bryan para un CC101,
un almuerzo gratuito y de aprendizaje, donde podrá vivenciar la
misión de Caridades Católicas en acción y descubrir formas de
comprometerse con nosotros. Para mayor información, visite
www.cccts.org/cc101 o llame al 512-651-6126
21-22 de mayo
¿Se siente solo, deprimido, o ansioso? ¿Necesita de alguien con
quien hablar? Los Servicios de Consejería de Caridades Católicas
le pueden ayudar a salir adelante en sus dificultades presentes
para un mejor mañana. Nuestros consejeros atienden tanto a
individuos, parejas y familias proporcionándoles servicios de alta
calidad a un costo basado en una escala variante de honorarios
previamente determinados. Para contactar a un consejero, llame
al 512-651-6100.
28-29 de mayo
¿Sabía usted que el Centro de Vida del Proyecto de Gabriel de
Caridades Católicas proporciona servicios a todos los nuevos
padres de familia? Independientemente de si usted es casado(a)
o soltero(a), padre primerizo, o que necesite de un recordatorio,
estamos aquí para servirle. Nuestro programa ofrece clases
gratuitas acerca del embarazo, de la vida como nuevo padre de
familia, de orientación personalizada, así como asistencia con
artículos para bebés y madres de familia. Para mayor información
llame al 512-651-6100 (oficina en Austin) o al 979-822-9340
(oficina en Brazos Valley).
18-19 de de junio
¿Feliz día del padre! ¿Sabía que el Programa Gabriel Centro de
Vida de Caridades Católicas acoge tanto a madres como a padres
para recibir educación, gestión de casos, y asistencia material
para darle a su hijo(a) un saludable inicio a la vida? El programa
es gratuito y asiste a padres y madres desde el embarazo hasta
el primer año de vida de su hijo(a). Si usted o algún conocido
necesita de nuestros servicios, llame al 512-651-6100 (oficina en
Austin) o al 979-822-9340 (oficina en Brazos Valley).
25-26 de junio
¿Sabía que Caridades Católicas responde a desastres naturales
y aquellos producidos por el hombre, a lo largo de un territorio
regional que comprende 25 condados? El programa de respuesta
a desastres de Caridades Católicas ofrece asistencia económica
de emergencia, consejería y otras formas de ayuda, con el fin de
estabilizar y promover el regreso a la normalidad para aquellas
familias afectadas por un desastre. Para mayor información, visite
www.ccctx.org/disaster.
To receive electronic versions of Catholic Charities Corner, including the Catholic Charities of Central Texas logo, please
contact Allison Cavazos, Parish Relations Coordinator, at 512-651-6105 or [email protected].
www.ccctx.org
Come Visit
your Mother!
Celebrate May with
Mary, the Mother of
Mercy, in her Shrine.
Our Mother welcomes
you with open arms.
“It is in her shrine that Mary reveals her Son to us,
and we experience strongly within ourselves the
joy of having been found by Jesus" Pope Francis
Plan a visit and join us for one of our special celebrations in May.
> Marian Mass every Saturday in May at 12:00 noon
> Mothers Day Blessing during Holy Mass on Sunday, May 8, 11:00am
> Mary’s Encounter: A women’s morning of reflection and prayer
Saturday, May 21 9:30 - 11:30, followed by mass
> Holy Mass every Sunday at 11:00am and Wednesday at 7:00am
> The Shrine is open for visitors everyday from 9:00am - 8:00pm
> Marian Mass with May Crowning devotion every Saturday in May
at 12 Noon.
MARIAN SHRINE OF OUR
LADY OF SCHOENSTATT
225 Addie Roy Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Ph. 512.330.0602 ~ [email protected]
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