University Catholic Center January 25, 2009 The Conversion of St.

Paul

Welcome to Fr. Steve Bell, CSP—Associate Pastor at St. Austin’s Parish

who is making our Paulist Appeal this Sunday.
Calling All UT Faculty and Staff! Info Session for Spring Break Border Crossing
You are invited to a brown-bag seminar on Tuesday at 11:30 am The UCC is organizing a 3 day border-crossing trip for a group
at the UCC Library. We’ll discuss the role of social justice in our of 10 students the second weekend of Spring Break, Friday 3/20
faith lives and through our work at UT. The UCC will provide – Sunday 3/22. We will travel to Piedras Negras with the purpose
of learning about the maquiladora situation along the U.S.-
salad and drinks. To RSVP or for more information, contact Mexico border and building relationships of solidarity and under-
Brandon Kraft at kraft@utcatholic.org or 512-476-7351 x17. standing with our Mexican neighbors. If you are interested,
please attend one of our Information Sessions either this
Bishop’s Letter regarding the FOCA Wednesday 1/28 at 7 p.m. in the Mother Teresa Room or next
To read the letter from Bishop Aymond that was read at Mass, Sunday 2/1 at 9:15 p.m. in the St. Francis Room. For questions,
pick up a copy in the atrium or visit s.utcatholic.org/gma-foca contact Leah Kolar at leahkolar@gmail.com.

TODAY! 6:30 PM! UCC Library

St. Paul’s Message for America Today Carbos for Christ
All are invited for food and fellowship at 12:30 pm
Come hear Paulist Father Bruce Nieli speak about St. Paul’s on Wednesdays in the Atrium. $3.00 suggested
Message for America today. Fr. Nieli is a gifted speaker and donation. Come break bread with us at Mass then
again at lunch!
retreat leader, giving talks and leading retreat throughout the
United States.
Micah 6 Food Pantry
On this Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, come UCC participates in the ecumenical Micah 6 food
and hear more about the connection between the spirituality of pantry through donation and volunteering on
St. Paul, the Catholic faith, and American culture. Thursdays and Saturdays. Many of the people we
serve are homeless. Don’t forget our “neighbors” who have
The talk will be held in the St. Thomas More Library at 6:30 pm. nothing during the fall. Please bring canned goods and packaged
See you there! dry goods to Sunday Mass for the baskets near the fountain. We
ask that you continue to support the Micah 6 Food Pantry with
your generous donations. Contact Jim Harrington at
Gay and Lesbian Support Group jch@mail.utexas.edu for more information.
With the encouragement and support of Bishop Aymond, the
UCC is forming a support group for Catholic students who
identify themselves as gay or lesbian. The purpose of this group
is to provide a safe and confidential place for these individuals to
Want to be Confirmed?
meet for discussion, prayer and fellowship. For more Bishop Aymond will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at
information, contact Father Ed Koharchik here at the UCC (512- the UCC on Sunday, April 19 at the 8 p.m. Mass. Any students
476-7351 x12; edcsp@utcatholic.org). wishing to be confirmed then should register for weekly classes
that will begin on TUESDAY, January 27. Jim Harrington and
Deacon John will coordinate the gatherings. The online
Valentine’s Day Fair Trade Chocolate Sale! confirmation registration form is found at
The Social Justice Team will be selling Fair Trade Chocolate www.utcatholic.org. There is no fee, and all registrants will
after all the masses on Sunday February 8th for Valentine's Day. need to provide their baptismal certificates. Contact Deacon
There will also be Micah 6 T-shirts for sale for $10. John for any additional details.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Mon: 2 Tm 1:1-8; Mk 3:22-30 Fr. Isaac Hecker, CSP, Founder of the Paulists, pray
Tues: Heb 10:1-10; Mk 3:31-35 for us!
Wed: Heb 10:11-18; Mk 4:1-20
Thurs: Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25
Fri: Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34 If you are concerned about your own or a loved-one's harmful
Sat: Heb 11:1-2,8-19; Mk 4:35-41 use of alcohol or drugs call the Alcohol and Drug Assistance
Sun: Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 Ministry (ADAM) toll free at 1-866-203-4087 for confidential
help.
 Our Gifts to God Week of January 26
Monday Jan 26 — Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus
Our sincere apologies! Our business office is still catching up * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
from the Christmas break. * 12:30 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel
* 5:30 pm—Student Leadership St. Thomas More Library
Today, Fr. Steve Bell, CSP will be at all Masses to discuss the * 6:00 pm — SJ “Toast” Mother Teresa Room
Paulist Appeal. We thank you in advance for your generosity in * 6:30 pm — Social Justice Team Mother Teresa Room
supporting the Paulists: Missionaries to North America. * 7 pm — RCIA Catacombs
* 7 pm — 100th Ann. Cmte St. Matthew Room
The Black Bag will be on February 8th this month, supporting * 7 pm — Paulist Associates St. Austin’s Paulist Hall
the UCC Mission Trip to Belize. The missionaries greatly * 8 pm — CLFL Meeting Mother Teresa Room
appreciate your support. If you would like to know more on how
to support this trip, contact Jimmy Rose at jimmy@utcatholic.org Tuesday Jan 27 — Opt Mem of St. Angela Merici
* 11:30 am — Faculty/Staff St. Thomas More Library
* 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
University Graduate Students & Professionals- UGAP * 1 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel
invites all grad students and recently gradated young * 2 pm — Staff Meeting Conference Room
adults to join us on Tuesday nights at the UCC. We * 6 pm — Finance Council Conference Room
will meet in the Atrium of the UCC at 7pm. For
* 7 pm — UGAP—Planning Atrium
more information contact Nathan at
UGAP@utcatholic.org. * 7 pm — Confirmation Class Catacombs
* 7:30 pm — CIW JAM St. Matthew Room
* 8 pm — LOA Meeting St. Francis Room
Calling All Scrapbookers! * 9:30 pm — LA Spkr Adoration—Sacred Heart Church
Do you enjoy scrapbooking? Do you love the UCC? If so, we are
looking for a volunteer to put together a scrapbook to Wednesday Jan 28—Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Catholic campus * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
ministry at UT. If you're interested in taking on this project, * 12:30 pm — Carbos for Christ Atrium
please contact Vanessa Mena at vanessa@utcatholic.org or call * 7 pm — Spring Bk Info Session—Mother Teresa Room
her at 512-476-7351 x23. * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room
* 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room
Weekly Reflection Question:
The sons of Zebedee left their father behind to Thursday Jan 29 — Weekday of the 3rd Week of OT
follow Jesus. What are you willing to sacrifice? * 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
* 7 pm — Compass Bible Study Mother Teresa Room
* 8 pm — Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel

Vocations Corner Friday Jan 30 —Weekday of the 3rd Week of OT

Pick up a blue flyer for more events! * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
If you are interested in talking more about a possible vocation to * 5 pm — Korean Catholics Mother Teresa Room
the priesthood, call Fr. Ed Nowak at 512-476-7351 x17 or Fr. * 6 pm — LA Staffhead Mtg St. Francis Room
Mike Sis, diocesan vocations director, at 512-949-2405. * 6 pm — Rosary by UGAP Blessed Sacrament Chapel
* 7 pm — Awakening Staff Mtg Various Rooms
Fr. Charles Buckley of the Order of St. Benedict will be at all
Masses on February 8th. If you’re interested in talking one-on- Saturday Jan 31—Memorial of St. John Bosco
one with Fr. Charles, e-mail Kraft at kraft@utcatholic.org. * 5:30 pm — Mass for World Day of Religious Life
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Project Andrew with Bishop Aymond is on February 14th at
St. Mary’s Cathedral. Mass, free lunch and more. Contact Kraft Sunday Feb 1 —Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
at kraft@utcatholic.org if interested. Masses at 9 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm and 8 pm
* 9 am — Children’s Liturgy of the Word
The Paulist Fathers are having a vocations retreat in * 10 am — Children’s RE All Rooms
Washington, DC on February 13-15. If you’re interested in more * 9 pm — Spring Bk Info Mtg St. Francis Room
information, e-mail Fr. Dave Farnum, CSP at
dfarnum@paulist.org Note: The Bishop’s talk scheduled for Sunday, February
1st is being rescheduled to a TBA time/date.
Diocesan Retreat, Feb 21-22. Call Fr. Mike Sis at 512-949-2405 View the master calendar online at utcatholic.org
to register.