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January 16, 2022 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
"For Pete's sake will you kids be quiet?" This question, no doubt, has passed the lips of numerous parents through the years. It's
tempting to speculate as to who, exactly, was instructing Isaiah to be quiet. Neighbors? Fellow prophets? Family? No matter. Isaiah
says firmly that for the sake of Jerusalem and Zion he will not be silent. Conversely, in the familiar passage in today's Gospel
reading, Mary chides her son to break his silence, to save the wedding soon to run out of wine. Jesus responds with a prophetic
action, one that signals the miraculous, bountiful joy flowing at the heavenly wedding feast. Prophetic words, prophetic deeds--
both flow from a broken silence.
The Corinthians seem to have been Paul's problem children. His two letters to them are much longer than any of his other letters--
two, three, or four times as long as some. It seems that if the early Christians at Corinth could misunderstand or do something
wrong, they would. Fortunately for us, the two letters to the Corinthians, though they contain much didactic or instructional
material, also provide some of Paul's most well-crafted and grace-filled writing. This is certainly true today, with Paul's litany of
gifts that the Spirit bestows on the faithful, even to this day. Paul seeks to calm the squabbling that seems to have been going on, as
the Corinthians tried to claim one gift or another as more important. All gifts come from the same Spirit, Paul reminds them; and
the various gifts are given for the benefit of the community. When jealousy arises in our midst today, we can still turn to Paul's
insights so we might stop being prideful, problem children.
WONDROUS CHILD
In the Gospel scene at Cana, we see Mary turning to her own child, Jesus. Perhaps she recalled the power of the Spirit that had
flowed in her womb at his Incarnation, leading her to discern that surely he must have Spirit-given gifts that could help with the
impending crisis at the wedding. As at her Annunciation, she may not have been completely certain, at first, exactly how this would
come about, but in faith at Cana she turned to Jesus. In faith, her words, "do whatever he tells you," echoed her reply to Gabriel:
"Let it be done to me as you say." In faith, she knows whatever words the Word will speak are bound to bring another inbreaking
of the Spirit, another manifestation of God's reign. And she is right. Her wondrous child, John the Evangelist tells us, performed
his first wonder there, and signaled the presence of the divine in the everyday.
Today's Readings: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11
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please complete the New Parishioner Registration Form located
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LITURGICAL SOCIAL MINISTRY
We will be holding an Altar Serving training class on February In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in Cana,
5th, in the Saint Dymphna Center, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples and they began
for ALL who would like to become Altar Servers, and anyone to believe in him. Everyday, God also gives us signs
needing a refresher course. If you have any questions, please of his love and so we also can respond in faith and
contact our Coordinator, Anne Marie Brandt at trust.
Annemarie.brandt@yahoo.com We want you to know that we are still distributing food to our
neighbors through our food pantry every Monday! We are also
Sacrament of Baptism helping our neighbors with rent and utilities payments. Please
Our next baptism class will be held on February help as you can and pray for those affected by this crisis.
15, 2022 from 6:45pm - 9:00pm. Register online For all St Vincent de Paul help and info call 512-859-3740
stmartindp.org/baptism-class The SVdP Food Pantry will have evening hours starting on
Monday January 17 from 6-7:30pm in the parish hall.
For more information on baptisms/baptism class Food Pantry Needs: Rotel Tomatoes, Canned or Packaged
visit our parish website at stmartindp.org/infant- Tuna and Chicken, Chili, Soups, Canned Peaches and Cheese/
baptisms. English Baptism class on 3rd Tuesday Peanut Butter Crackers, Granola Bars, Dry Pinto Beans, Cereal,
of the month. White Rice.
If you have fresh vegetables from your garden you would like
ORGANIZATIONS to donate please bring them to the parish hall food pantry
between 8:00am and 8:30am on Mondays.
SPIRITUALITY
Adoration
Can you commit to spending a regular holy hour of prayer with
our Lord?
Monday: 10am, 7pm
Tuesday: 9am, 7pm
Wednesday: 9pm
Thursday: 10am, 4pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8pm
Friday: 7am, Noon, 2pm, 3pm
The Lord (supports all who fall, And (raises up all who are
bowed down. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind
in all his works. Psalms 145: 14,17
Sign up for an Adoration Time www.stmartindp.org/
adoration.
For further information contact Abby Caswell at 512-636-
5918 or Brian Caswell at bdcaswell@gmail.com
Did your New Year's resolutions include getting involved in a
ministry? You are welcome to check out the Prayer Blanket
Ministry when we meet on Thursday, January 20 from 10:00am
to 1:00pm in Room 4 of the SDC. Unable to attend, but still
curious? Look us up on the parish website stmartindp.org/
prayer-blanket
OUTREACH
Grief Sharing Support Group
Are you missing a loved one? Lost a job? Dealing with a
chronic illness? Grief is a normal reaction to loss. Our Grief
Sharing support group will reconvene Thursday, February 3,
2022 in the St.Dymphna Room #1 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. We
will meet on the first Thursdays of the month and we hope to
see you there. For more Grief Sharing information,
contact Abby Caswell at abby.caswell60@gmail.com or Candy
Rosilier at candyrosilier21@gmail.com .
LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic associa on of Catholics who, with the sanc on
of the church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, serve the needs of
their parishes throughout 170 countries. The Legion of Mary has over 4 million ac ve
members and 10 million auxiliary members worldwide. Our Presidium is HOLY MARY ARK
OF THE COVENANT.
Two components of membership are: Ac ve Members and Auxiliary members.
Ac ve members a end weekly mee ngs to grow spiritually in their faith by praying the
Holy Rosary, reading spiritual readings from the Legion of Mary Handbook. Each Legion of
Mary praesidium does apostolic work according to the needs of their parish and under the
guidance of their parish priest. Some of the works include:
• Communion service for Nursing homes, Home visits, Hospital visits.
• Distribu on of rosaries, sacramental ar cles
• Leading the Rosary at funerals
• Rosary service at Nursing homes
• Evangeliza on
• Ministering to fallen away Catholics
• Par cipa on in Annual Bishop’s Mass
• Annual Mass for the departed Legionaries worldwide
• May Crowning of Mary
• Virgin de Guadalupe Celebra on
• Home Enthronements of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Auxiliary members are the le wing of the Legion’s praying army. They raise the works of
the ac ve members in reci ng a daily Rosary and specific prayers.
Informa on contact:
President: Rachel Palacios 512-599-5996/915-227-4747 rachelfpalacios@yahoo.com
Are you and your spouse interested in growing your AROUND THE PARISH
marriage?
Married couples are invited to join members of the Teams of El Salvador Mission Trip
Our Lady Ministry for a Day Retreat on Saturday, March 5
titled " Listening to the Voice of God to Grow Your Ever thought about serving the poor in another country? Now
Marriage". The Retreat will be held in the St. Dymphna Hall is your chance!
from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Parishioner Steve Curran is leading an 8-day trip to El Salvador
The day will include inspiring talks, scripture and prayer with the Fuller Center for Housing. Fuller Center a non-
presented by Deacon Javier and Nelda Herrera and members of denominational Christian non-profit that provides affordable
our Dripping Springs Sector Team. Don't miss this opportunity housing in countries around the world. I am putting together a
for faith, love, fellowship and promotion of the sanctity of build team of Catholic volunteers that want to travel and help
marriage. Continental breakfast, beverages, snacks and box build houses. There is no experience necessary; The in-country
lunches will be provided and are included in the $10 per person build teams will show us what they want us to do. Some tasks
($20 total for a couple) registration fee. are physically more demanding than other tasks. The tasks will
To register please go to our Parish Website: stmartindp.org/ vary from laying brick and mortar, painting, installing sheetrock,
retreat installing tile, tying rebar, etc. You should be able to manage
Registration will close on Saturday, February 26 your own luggage, walking up and down steps with that
Contact Tish Moczygemba and Travis Hobbs with any luggage, walking some uneven terrain, etc.
questions. tishmoczygemba@gmail.com
You can see what the project looks like here:
fullercenter.org/elsalvador/
VOCATION
Where: Gran Bretana area, (northwest of downtown San
Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations
Friday, January 14 at 7:00pm in the church Salvador).
Every second Friday of the month
When: Sat June 11 through Sun Jun 19, 2022 Inclusive
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION STILL AVAILABLE Cost: $1200 pp Double Occupancy (single supplement
of SEMINARIANS OR SISTERS!
$220) Plus Round-Trip International Airfare (right now roughly
Thank you to those of you who have already “adopted” a
future priest and/or prayer warrior Sister! $550 from Austin/San Salvador)
Spiritual Adoption is a special, unique, and priceless way to Cost Includes: A donation to help build the houses, all in-
support religious vocations to the priesthood or religious life in
a particular Order. country meals (3 per day), lodging and transportation, as well as
We have a few more men in the seminary and a couple of ladies trip medical evac insurance.
in the convent that would be edified by your prayers and Other Important Details: You must have a passport that is valid
support. If you’re interested, please contact Denise Oborny
mothersofreligious@gmail.com through at least December 2022. There are also a number of
immunizations that are recommended for you to be safe as
In December, I’ll have Vocation Candles and stickers
available in the Narthex of the St. Dymphna Center. These are outlined by the CDC (such as Hep A, Hep B, Tetanus,
a beautiful, physical reminder to pray for vocations! It has a etc..) The Hep A/B series takes a minimum of 4-6 months to
prayer on it that can be said, but it’s up to you what prayers you complete, and passport renewals / issuance is taking at least 3-4
offer! months so don't delay. Currently El Salvador is not requiring
We need more Vocation Prayer Warriors! Full COVID vaccination, only a negative PCR test within 72
We need you! Vocations come from the support and prayers hours of arrival or Full vaccination, but that can change rapidly.
offered for strength, direction and perseverance! Please The Online Registration link is live (https://fullercenter.org/
consider signing up to pray for a week for more holy
upcoming-trips/) scroll down to Full trips and follow the
vocations to the priesthood and religious life! Especially our
Seminarians Scott Fyall & Kevin Kelly. Sign up online at directions.
stmartindp.org/vocation If you think you want to go, there is no obligation to register
January 15 Mark Brockman for the trip. You will have 2 weeks after registration before a
January 22 Laura Rogers $400 deposit will be required. Then the trip balance ($800) will
January 29 Agnes Guzman be due 45 days prior to travel. This trip will fill up quickly as
February 5 Family Needed we can only take 20 people.
February 12 Natalie McAden
February 19 Family Needed If you have questions, please feel free to contact Steve
February 26 Family Needed Curran stevecurran227@gmail.com
MASS INTENTIONS Baby Banks
Saturday, January 15 Keep filling those Baby Banks and show your children how
5:00pm - David Bell, +Marcelino Zordilla important it is to be involved in efforts to help unborn babies,
Sunday, January 16 women, and families in need by sparing their extra change.
8:00am - +Marcelino Zordilla, +Joe C. Franzetti Each time you add to your bank, your contribution helps the
10:00am - Special Intentions of the Blanton Family Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life
10:00am-LM David Justin Ross, Mary Rose Moerschell Help Line and much more! You can also donate online in our
12:00pm - +Alberto Arguijo, John T. Cleaveland website page.
5:00pm - Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jeff
Monday, January 17 Bosworth at 512-569-8219 or jeffbosworth61@gmail.com.
No Mass
Tuesday, January 18 AROUND THE DIOCESE
5:30pm - Sallie Thompson, +Marcelino Zordilla
Wednesday, January 19 Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
12:00pm - Gianna & Margaret Botham In Fatima, Our Lady said, "My Immaculate Heart will be your
Thursday, January 20 refuge and the way that will lead you to God." Please join
thousands of Faithful throughout our Diocese for 33 days of
5:30pm - +Mary Beth Abbott
preparation prayer for Total Consecration to Jesus through
7:00pm -
Mary. Each day of prayer represents one year in the life of
Friday, January 21
Christ. The prayers begin on February 20th and are done
12:00pm - Fr. Justin Nguyen privately in our home using the preparation book. Please visit
Saturday, January 22 www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org by January 18th to
5:00pm - David Bell receive your FREE copy of the Montfort preparation prayer
Sunday, January 23 book. Your book will be mailed to you. Following, all are
8:00am - Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres invited to collectively make or renew our consecration at a
10:00am - +Susie Chapa special Holy Mass on March 25th.
10:00am-LM David Justin Ross
12:00pm - +Alberto Arguijo Regina Caeli Academy, a private, independent resource
5:00pm - Seminarians Kevin Kelly & Scott Fyall center for homeschooling families, and operating in the
Catholic tradition, invites you to our Winter Touring Event
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURER (children welcome!) on January 24, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at our
FY 7/1/21 - 6/30/22 Austin Center located at 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd.
Envelopes, loose checks, cash and WeShare Regina Caeli offers pre-school through twelfth grade classes
that meet twice a week for an affordable, authentic, classical
Offertory
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January 3 - 9 $41,103
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Upcoming Collections
January 16 ~ Society of St. Vincent de Paul Unbound Conference
****************************************** Do you know God’s freedom? As children of a loving God, we
Our parish uses an Online Giving system called WeShare that is were created to live in relationship with Him. The Unbound
strengthening stewardship as well as making it easier for Conference coming to St. Albert the Great on February 12, 2022,
will help us respond to the good news of the gospel and apply
members to support our parish. If you would like to enroll,
truth to our lives using five keys: Repentance and Faith,
please visit our web page stmartindp.org/donate-online.
Forgiveness, Renunciation, Authority, and the Father’s Blessing.
Join us to find out what it is to be “Unbound”, to remove the
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Thank you to all who have given to the Catholic Services to us in Christ. To register and pay online please visit
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there is still time to make your gift, no matter how large or
small. I invite you to prayerfully consider joining our diocesan Conferencia Liberado
mission to bring Christ’s light to those most in need. You may ¿Conoces la libertad de Dios? Como hijos de un Dios amoroso,
complete and return your pledge card to the collection basket or fuimos creados para vivir en relación con Él. La Conferencia
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