2016 Festival Raffle Prizes:

1st Prize: $5,000 Visa Gift Card

2nd Prize: $3,000 Visa Gift Card

3rd Prize: $2,000 Visa Gift Card

4th Prize: $1,000 Visa Gift Card

Prizes 5th & 6th: $500 Visa Gift Card You need not be present to win one of these great prizes!

Fantacia Conjunto Cats

Mariachi Internacional Electro’s Power Mix

Saturday, Sept. 10th

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday, Sept. 11th

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

DAY DATE TIME ENG/ESP LOCATION MASS INTENTIONSat 08/20 5:30 PM Eng Church † Maria Louisa GarzaSun 08/21 8:30 AM Esp Church † Martin Silva 11:00 AM Eng Church † Genaro & Eleanor Tovar 5:00 PM Eng Church All Parishioners of Santa CruzMon 08/22 3:45 PM Eng Chapel † Mark MorenoTue 08/23 3:45 PM Eng Chapel † Fr. John CalgaroWed 08/24 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Jerry WrightThu 08/25 7:00 AM Eng Chapel † Arturo ChaconFri 08/26 8:00 AM Eng Church † Elena RodriguezSat 08/27 5:30 PM Eng Church Gabriel Tamayo Birthday BlessingsSun 08/28 8:30 AM Esp Church † Francisco Sanchez 11:00 AM Eng Church All Parishioners of Santa Cruz † 5:00 PM Eng Church † Isidro ContrerasNote that a Mass in English is celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Tuesdays at the Seton Hays Chapel.

Mass Intentions: August 20-28, 2016

You can find the Reflection of the Week, our Weekly Calendar of Events

and the bulletins posted at: www.santacruzcc.orgUsted puede encontrar la Reflexión de la Semana,

nuestro Calendario de Eventos semanal y el boletín en: www.santacruzcc.org

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMon: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26

St. Rose of LimaWed: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51

St. BartholomewThu: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51

St. Louis of France; St. Joseph CalasanzFri: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13Sat: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30

St. MonicaSun: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11;

Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANALunes: 2 Tes 1:1-5, 11-12; Sal 96 (95):1-5;

Mt 23:13-22 Santa Maria Virgen, Reina

Martes: 2 Tes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Sal 96 (95):10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Santa Rosa de Lima

Miércoles: Ap 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 San Bartolomé, apóstol

Jueves: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Sal 145 (144):2-7; Mt 24:42-51 San Luis de Francia, San Jose de Calasanz

Viernes: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13

Sábado: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Sal 33 (32):12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Santa Mónica

Domingo: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Sal 68 (67):4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lc 14:1, 7-14

Welcome! ~ ¡Bienvenidos! / New Members to Santa Cruz!

We are so grateful for our New Parishioners. If you know them, please help us welcome them! Below are the New Members for the previous weeks:

Démosles las bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros:

Xochil GomezGilberto & Juanita RomeroSteven & Barbara De LeonSimon & Gloria Guerrero

Socorro & Darlyn GutierrezRogelio & Maria TinajeraJohn & Marcella Castilleja

Joe & Maureen ReyesPabla Rodriguez

Jorge & Letticia Vargas

PARISH FINANCES/FINANZAS

PARISH ATTENDANCE/ATENDENCIA

SECOND COLLECTIONS/SEGUNDA COLECTA

PRAYER REQUESTS / PETICIONES DE ORACIÓNPlease pray for the following parishioners who are ill at this time:

Favor de orar por estos feligreses que están enfermos:

Mary Lou Kelly, Teresa Morales and Adan Munoz

Please pray for our parishioners who are serving in the military: Favor de orar por nuestros feligreses que están en el servicio militar:

We continually update our list of parishioners serving in the military. Please call Alma Tamayo in the church office so that we can have an accurate list of active military personnel who are parishioners at Santa Cruz. Thank you.

Rashad Salters, husband of Denise Salters,SSG Joshua Wood, husband of Cynthia Wood,

Veronica Ross, daughter of John & Mary Hinojosa,Andrew DiCarlo, son of David & Jacquelyn DiCarlo,

Victoria Lara Mojica, granddaughter of Rudy & Juanita Lara,Captain Derek Hirtz, grandson of Barbara and Marvin Reeves

August 14th CollectionWeekly Budget ...................................................$28,462Actual Collection .................................................$24,550Variance (Under Budget) ......................... (–$3,912)

FY 2017 Year to Date Budget ............................$199,234FY 2017 Year to Date Collection ........................$179,005Year-to-date Budget (Under Budget) .... (–20,229)

This Week ............................................ St. Vincent de PaulNext Week ....................................... No Second Collection

Church Attendance: 08/14/16 ................................2,573(Saturday 5:30PM: 465;

Sunday: 8:30 AM: 747; 11AM: 976; 5PM: 385)

Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

TEMPTATIONThe average number of times

that people say “no” to temptation is about once, weakly.

—Anonymous

TENTACIÓNEl número promedio de veces en que la gente dice “no” a la tentación es cerca de una vez

por semana... débilmente.—Anónimo

ALTAR FLOWERS

This Weekend are:

In memory of:

Alex Verver

The Prayer and Life Workshops…by Father Ignacio Larrañaga invites you to live a personal encounter with a loving God through various methods of prayer, in which his love will walk you through many paths of faith, forgive-ness, abandonment, joy & peace in Jesus Christ and also giving you a closer step to living a new life with Jesus in your heart.

This Workshop can help you achieve spiritual growth and bring joy into your personal life. The workshop is in English. For more information, contact: Daniela Mondragon at (512) 636-2432 - daniela.mondragon08@gmail.com or Siloe Mondragon at (512) 417-4979.

Weekly ScheduleThe schedule below lists events that all parishioners are generally invited to. To reserve your parish event, contact Barbara Pecuch at (512) 422-1485. For a more complete schedule, please view our calendar online at: http://www.santacruzcc.org/ or check the day’s events posted at our parish office.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22RE Registration .......................... 9:00 am-4:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth Room)San Juan Chapel Cleaning ........ 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelSt. Vincent de Paul Meeting ....... 6:30pm-9:00 p.m. .....PAC 321 (SHMC Room)TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RE Registration .......................... 1:00 pm-7:00 p.m. ....ED120(Youth Room)Boy Scouts ................................. 6:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED212, 213, 214CHRP Women/English................ 6:30 pm-9:30 p.m. ....ED208Grupo de Oración El Buen Pastor ........................ 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ChurchPrayer & Life Workshop ............. 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED120(Youth Room)Grupo Juvenil Planning meeting ................... 7:30 pm-9:00 p.m. ....PAC304 WorkroomWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24RE Registration .......................... 9:00 am-4:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth Room)San Juan Chapel Cleaning ........ 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelEnglish Prayer Group ................. 5:00 pm-7:00 p.m. ....Church cry roomEnglish Choir Practice ................ 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED118 (Music Room)Singing Rosary .......................... 7:00 pm-8:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelTHURSDAY, AUGUST 25Diocesan Meeting ...................... 8:00am-5:30 p.m. .....Deane Hall &Kitchen/PACRE Registration .......................... 1:00 pm-7:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth Room)Faculty Meetings ....................... 3:15 pm-4:30 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth Room)Youth Choir Practice .................. 5:15 pm-8:30 p.m. ....Choir LoftEnglish Baptism Class ............... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED214

Youth Choir Practice .................. 5:15 pm-8:30 p.m. ....Choir LoftSpanish Choir Practice/ Church-backup....................... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED118 (Music Room)Evangelización de las Familias-Kerigma ................... 7:00 pm-9:30 p.m. ....Deane Hall;PAC301 & 321Grupo Preciosísima Sangre de Cristo ..................... 11:00pm-3:00 a.m. ...San Juan ChapelFRIDAY, AUGUST 26San Juan Chapel cleaning ......... 2:00 pm-3:00 p.m. ....San Juan ChapelMystical Rosary Makers ............ 1:30 pm-4:00 p.m. ....PAC301 (K.O.C. Room)School Dance ............................ 6:00 pm-9:30 P.M. .....PAC Dean Hall/Kitchen, PAC2Spanish CHRP Men & Women meeting.......... 6:30 pm-9:30 p.m. ....ED206, 207, 213 & 214Spanish Rosary Group ............... 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....PAC313SATURDAY, AUGUST 27RE Volunteer Welcome Back & In-Service ............................ 9:00 am-4:00 p.m. ....Ed 120,Deane Hall/Kitchen,301,321English Baptisms ....................... 6:30 pm-7:45 p.m. ....ChurchGrupo Juvenil weekly meeting .. 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. ....ED204SUNDAY, AUGUST 28RE Registrations ........................ 7:00 am-1:00 p.m. ....ED120 (Youth room)/ED Bldg.Holy Rosary................................ 11:45 am-1:00 p.m. ..Behind San Juan ChapelBingo ......................................... 2:00 pm-5:30 p.m. ....Deane Hall & Kitchen

Jubilee Year of MercyAugust 21, 2016Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary TimeThis Jubilee Year of Mercy and Pope Francis’ ministry have renewed our understanding that the Church’s heart is open wide to all, and the heart of the gospel is God’s mercy. Flooded with God’s mercy, our hearts should overflow as channels bringing to wounded and weary hearts Jesus’ healing mercy. For Jesus warns, our own salvation is not guaranteed by the Liturgy of the Word (“you taught in our streets”) nor by the Eucharist (“we ate and drank in your company”) (Luke 13:26). People far from that banquet, “from the east and the west and from the north and the south… will recline at table in the kingdom of God” (13:29). Rather, show-ing mercy is key to obtaining mercy ourselves (Matthew 5:7). So we should never dare ask what “someone” asked Jesus, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” (Luke 13:23). The crucial question is “Will I be saved?” And Jesus’ answer is another question: “Have you shown mercy to everyone, freely, gladly, no limits, no conditions, no exceptions?”

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Año Jubilar de la Misericordia21 de agosto de 2016Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo OrdinarioEste Año Jubilar de la Misericordia y el ministerio del Papa Francisco vienen renovando nuestro entendimiento de que el corazón de la Iglesia está abierto para todas las personas y, el corazón del Evangelio es la misericordia de Dios. Inundados con la misericordia de Dios, nuestros corazones deben desbor-darse como arroyos llevando a las personas cansadas y heridas la misericordia consoladora de Jesús. Ya que Jesús señala que nuestra salvación no está garantizada por la Liturgia de la Palabra (“tú has enseñado en nuestras plazas”) ni por la Eucaristía (“Hemos comido y bebido contigo”) (Lucas 13:26). Habrá personas lejos de ese banquete “del oriente y del poniente, del norte y del sur… participarán en el banquete del Reino de Dios” (13:29). Por el contrario, mostrar misericordia es la clave para obtener misericordia nosotros mismos (Mateo 5:7). Para que nunca debamos atrevernos a preguntar lo que “alguien” le preguntó a Jesús: “Señor, ¿es verdad que son pocos los que se salvan?” (Lucas 13:23). La pregunta debiera ser: “¿Yo me salvaré?” Y la respuesta de Jesús sería otra pregunta: “¿Has sido misericordioso con tu prójimo, de manera libre, con alegría, sin límites, sin condiciones, sin excepciones?”

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

August 20 & 21, 2016 / 20 & 21 de agosto, 2016Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Diocese of Austin Guadalupana Federation invites you to attend the Fifth Guadalupana Conference. The conference will be held the 24th of September here at Santa Cruz Parish. Bishop Garcia will celebrate Mass and Rev. Jungtack “John” Kim will speak on “Our Lady of Guadalupe, Image of Hope.” Rev. Miguel Duarte Duran will speak on “Madre Maria de Misericordia.” The fee is only $10.00 per person and this Conference is open to everyone. The deadline to register is Saturday, August 27th. If interested in attending, please contact Teresa Morales at 512-773-4768.

La Federación Guadalupana de la Diócesis de Austin le invita a asistir a la Quinta Conferencia de las Guadalupanas. La Conferencia se celebrará el 24 de septiembre aquí en la parroquia de Santa Cruz. El Obispo García celebrará la Misa y el Reverendo Jungtack “John” Kim hablará sobre “Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Imagen de la Esperanza.” El Reverendo Miguel Duarte Durán hablará sobre “María Madre de Misericordia.” El costo es $10.00 por persona y esta conferencia es para todos. La inscripción se cerrará para el sábado, 27 de agosto. Si está interesado en asistir, por favor póngase en contacto con Teresa Morales al 512-773-4768.

LITURGY & SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday/Sábado:5:30p ENG Vigil Mass

Sunday/Domingo:8:30a ESP Mass11:00a ENG Mass5:00p ENG Mass

Daily Masses/Misas Diarias: Please see Weekly Mass Intentions /

Vea bajo las Intenciones de Misas Diarias

Penance/ConfesionesSaturdays 4:00-5:00p or by appt.Sábados: 4:00-5:00p o por cita

PARISH INFORMATION1100 Main Street, Buda, TX 78652

Phone: (512) 312-2520Fax: (512) 295-2034

email: santacruz@austin.rr.combulletin: bulletin-santacruz@austin.rr.com

Parish Website: www.santacruzcc.org

Pastor: Fr. Kirby GarnerAssociate Pastor: Fr. Amado Ramos

Office Hours/Horario de OficinaMonday-Friday / (Lunes a Viernes):

9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.Saturday & Sunday

(Sábados y Domingos): Office is closed (la oficina está cerrada).

SCHOOL INFORMATIONSchool Phone: (512) 312-2137

School Address:P.O. Box 160

Buda, TX 78610School e-mail address:

santacruzcathchool@austin.rr.comSchool Website:

http://www.santacruzcatholicschool.org/

Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Parish FestivalSeptember 10-11

Remember to save the dates for our fall Holy Cross’ Festival, September 10-11, 2016. Additional Raffle tickets will be available at the School office and following all Masses through September 4, 2016. Thank you for your continued support in helping to make this successful event.Questions? Contact Holy Cross Festival Co-Chairs: Ted Urban, Tanya Trevino or Angelina Garza at (512) 656-1689 or email santacruzevents1100@gmail.com.

• • •Santa Cruz Ministries, the Holy Cross Festival committee needs your help. We are 20 days away from our Annual Festival and have a need for a few additional food vendors. If you feel that your Ministry can help, please call Ted Urban at 512-656-1689 or email urbant12@prodigy.net. Thank you.

• • •CALLING ALL COOKSThe Altar Society is once again having their Bake Sale at our September Festival. We invite all cooks to bring in their baked cookies, brownies, cakes (small for our Cake Walk) and fancy ones for our Booth at the Festival. You can drop them off the Friday before the festival at the church office before 5PM or bring them with you when you come to the festival. Thank you!

Festival anual de la parroquia10-11 de Septiembre

Recuerde anotar las fechas para nuestro Festival Santa Cruz, el 10 y 11 de septiembre, 2016. Boletos adicionales para la rifa estarán disponibles después de las Misas hasta el 4 de sep-tiembre, 2016 y en la oficina escolar. Gracias por su apoyo en ayudar a que este evento sea todo un éxito.

¿Tiene preguntas? Por favor llame a los coordinadores: Ted Urban, Tanya Treviño o An-gelina Garza al (512) 656-1689 o por correo electrónico a: santacruzevents1100@gmail.com.

• • •Ministerios de Santa Cruz, el Comité del Festival Santa Cruz necesita su ayuda. Solo nos quedan 20 días para nuestro Festival anual y se necesitan encontrar puestos adicionales de comida. Si usted cree que su Ministerio puede ayudar, por favor llame a Ted Urban al (512) 656-1689 o por email a: urbant12@prodigy.net. ¡Gracias!

• • •LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS COCINEROSUna vez más la Sociedad del Altar tendrá su venta de pasteles en nuestro Festival. Invitamos a todos los cocineros a participar donando galletas, brownies, pasteles pequeños (para nuestro juego de la Rueda de Pasteles) y de tamaño grande para nuestro puesto en el Festival. Puede llevarlos desde el viernes antes de la fiesta a la oficina de la Iglesia antes de las 5:00PM o traerlos cuando venga al festival. ¡Gracias!

CRSP en Español - Tendremos nuestro próximo retiro de mujeres de dos días; por gracia de Dios nuestro Señor el 3 y 4 de septiembre, 2016, en el salón par-roquial. les pedimos por favor atendamos ese encuentro con nosotras mismas y con Jesús nuestro Salvador; Rey de reyes y Señor de señores con temas súper importantes como la conversión de vida, nueva vida en Cristo Jesús, una vida de oración; [Juan 3:3-5] Jesús le dijo: en verdad te digo que el que no nazca de nuevo, no puede ver el reino de Dios. Nicodemo le dijo: ¿Cómo puede un hombre nacer siendo ya viejo? ¿Acaso puede entrar por segunda vez en el vientre de su madre y nacer? Jesús respondió: en verdad te digo que el que no nace del agua y del Espíritu no pueden entrar al reino de Dios. Hermanas, Dios nuestro Señor nos está haciendo una invitación para estar con Él ese fin de semana y revestirnos de ese hombre nuevo y despojarnos del hombre viejo, y es algo tan bello y hermoso sentir su presencia en nuestro corazón, y es tan hermoso decirle, si Señor aquí estoy para lo que me necesites…

Gracias a cada una de ustedes y espero que escuchen el llamado del Señor todopoderoso, nuestro Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y Dios Espíritu Santo, amen. Los esperamos; Dios las bendiga.On behalf of Grand Knight Al Garza and SHMC President Pedro Balderas, we would like to take this moment to Thank ALL the members of the SHMC for their participation and involvement with the “David Martinez” fundraiser.

CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS / ORGANIZACIONES PARROQUIALES

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSAAugust 22-28, 2015

Mon. & Wed. (Lunes & Miércoles): ................... 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Tues. & Thurs. (Martes & Jueves): .................... 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Fri. & Sat. (Viernes & Sábado):..................... Office Closed/CerradoSunday (Domingo): ....................................... 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.We are also available by appointment outside of the posted hours.

Please contact us at (512) 312-2520 to make arrangements.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: K-12 ~ YOUTH ~ ADULT RE & FAITH ENRICHMENT

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONCoordinators: JoAnna Rubio, Erik Diaz & Delia Blanco,

REoffice-santacruz@austin.rr.com;Anna Lara, (512) 312-2520, ext. 158, reoffice.anna@gmail.com

Important Upcoming Youth Dates:

September 11th - Youth NightSeptember 18th - Family Night

YOUTH MINISTRYYouth Coordinator:

Alex Smith, (512) 789-0182, asmith.scym@gmail.comKristy Chapa, (512) 312-2520, ext. 108, kchapa.scym@gmail.com

Young Adult Group coming soon! Are you interested in growing and sharing your faith with other young adults (20 to 30 something year old)? We want to have a ministry for you! Please pray for our Religious Education staff as we plan and prepare the foundation for our Santa Cruz Young Adult Group.

Where is the Religious Education Of-fice? - Now that RE has ended, many are having a hard time figuring out how to get to the RE Office. Please come to the back of the new addition to the Religious Education Building. There is a single door there with a door bell. Ring the bell during posted RE Office hours and we will let you in and be happy to assist you. Please see map for more details.

¿Dónde está la oficina de Educación Religiosa? - ahora que han terminado las clases de RE, muchos están te-niendo problemas en encontrar cómo llegar a la oficina. Por favor pase a la parte posterior de la nueva adición del edificio de Educación Religiosa. Hay una puerta con un timbre que se contestara durante el horario publicado. Por favor vea el mapa adjunto para más detalles.

Registration to All Parish Families Is Now Open! You must be registered and actively participating in the parish to register for Religious Education. You can come to register during posted office hours and Sundays in the Youth Room, #120. Please contact the RE Office for more information.

¡La Inscripción para Todas las Familias Ya Esta Abierta! La familia deberá estar registrada en la parroquia para poder inscribirse en Educación Religiosa. Se estarán inscribiendo durante las horas de oficina ya publicadas (arriba) y los domingos en el salón de los jóvenes #120. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina para más información.

Catechist, Catechist Aides & RE Volunteers! Praise God our community and Parish is growing and we will be able to share our faith with so many parish children & youth. Please consider answering the call to serve and share your faith with our parish Religious Education Program. We are needing help filling volunteer positions for our Monday and Wednesday 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm sessions. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact the RE Office. Religious Education will begin in September. We are also needing a few Catechist for our Adult Education Sacramental Sessions. We are also needing a few Catechist for our Adult Education Sacramental Sessions, please consider answering the call to teach.

¡Catequistas, asistentes de catequista y voluntarios(as)! Alabado sea Dios, nuestra comunidad y parroquia está creciendo y podremos compartir nuestra fe con muchos niños(as) de la parroquia y con la juventud. Por favor considere contestar el llamado a servir y a compartir su fe en nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa parroquial. Se necesitan voluntarios para puestos los días lunes y miércoles, sesiones de 4:30 y 6:30 de la tarde. Si usted está interesado(a) en inscribirse como voluntario(a) o quisiera más información, póngase en contacto con la oficina de Educación Religiosa. Las clases comenzarán en septiembre. Necesitamos unos catequistas para nuestras sesiones Sacramental de educación adultos, considere por favor responder a la llamada a ensenar.

Chapel

Religious Education

Bldg.

Deane Hall

AdministrativeOffices

Church

ADULT FAITH FORMATIONAre you wanting to learn more about our faith? Are you just sitting in your car waiting for your kids to get out of religious education classes? Take that leap of faith because we have something for you. We are excited to announce this years’ theme for the Adult Faith Forma-tion classes. We will be studying Revelation. In this intriguing look at one of the most talked-about books in Scripture, Jeff Cavins explores Revelation to demonstrate how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass.

You will learn what all the mysterious figures and images of Revela-tion present, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened, and what is happening now in salvation history.

This is open to everyone come join us for Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come beginning when Religious Education starts on September 18, 19, or 20th and continuing every week for 11-weeks. For more in-formation or to register for this study, call Erik Diaz at 512-312-2520 extension 137.

Adult Faith Sacramental Sessions - will start on Monday, October 3rd. These sessions will run from 7:00-8:30PM for 8 weeks. These sessions will prepare any adult 18 years [who is out of HS] and/or older to celebrate the sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation or both. If you are interested in participating in these 8 weeks, please contact the RE Office at (512) 312-2520, extension 137.

Sesiones Sacramentales de Fe para Adultos - se iniciará el lunes, 3 de octubre. Estas sesiones serán de 7:00 a 8:30PM por 8 semanas. Estas sesiones prepararan a cualquier adulto de 18 años [graduado de la Prepa] o mayores para celebrar los sacramentos de Primera Comunión o Confirmación, o ambos. Si usted está interesado en participar en estas 8 semanas, por favor llame a la oficina de Educación Religiosa, al (512) 312-2520, extensión 137.

August 20 & 21, 2016 / 20 & 21 de agosto, 2016Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Important Upcoming RE Dates:

Sept. 18th /19th /21st Religious Education Classes begin!

Santa Cruz Church, Buda, Texas Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

New School Year BlessingLord, bless these young people as they begin yet another year of school.

Give them peace when they feel nervous, focus when they feel distracted, energy when they feel tired. Open their minds to the les-sons they will learn both in and outside the classroom. Help them to make friends that build one another up, and be friends to those who need them.

Guide them in making good choices as they grow in wisdom and maturity. Be ever-present with them in the classroom, on the school bus, on the playground, and at home, and may they feel your loving care in all they do.

Amen.

For TeachersLord, bless those in the ministry of teaching future generations as they embark on a new school year.

Grant them energy, passion, discipline, and endurance for their daily tasks. Infuse their classrooms with an atmosphere of care and mutual respect, that all interactions there will be bathed in patience and understanding. Help their lessons to grow pupils in both knowledge and character, and help us all to support the work these teachers do building up our parish and community for future generations.

Amen.

Bendición de los Estudiantes al empezar el Año Escolar

Señor, bendice a estos niños y jóvenes al empezar otro año escolar.Dales paz cuando se sientan nerviosos, oriéntalos cuando se sientan distraídos, dales energía cuando se sientan cansados. Abre sus mentes a las lecciones que aprenderán, tanto dentro, como fuera del salón de clase. Ayúdales a hacerse de amistades que apoyen el crecimiento entre ellos mismos, y a ser amigos de quienes los necesiten.

Señor, guíalos para que tomen buenas decisiones al crecer en sabi-duría y madurez. Mantén siempre Tu presencia con ellos en el salón de clase, en el autobús escolar, en el patio y en la casa, para que lleguen a sentir Tu amoroso cuidado en todo lo que hagan.

Amen.

Para Maestros/MaestrasSeñor, bendice a aquellos en el Ministerio de Educación de nuestras generaciones futuras, al embarcarse en un nuevo año escolar.

Concédeles la energía, pasión, disciplina y consistencia necesaria en sus tareas diarias. Infunde sus salones de clases con una atmósfera de cuidado y de respeto mutuo, y baña en paciencia y comprensión todas las interacciones que se lleven a cabo en la escuela. Ayúdales a que sus lecciones desarrollen a sus estudiantes, tanto en conocimiento como en carácter, y ayúdanos a todos nosotros a apoyar el trabajo que estos maestros hacen para formar nuestra comunidad y nuestro futuro.

R.C.I.A.Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

COME AND SEE!Are you, or do you know anyone, who has not yet been baptized or was baptized in another Christian faith? Ever wondered why Catholics bless themselves with the sign of the cross, what they believe about communion, what’s up with all those saints and statues, and rosaries, and standing, sitting and kneeling? Why does Mary seem so important? Well, why not come and see and come and learn?

This year’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program begins on Thursday, September 8. There’s no cost, no obligation, no commitment necessary. In a series of friendly, informative and spiritu-ally exciting classes we will explore the major things Catholics believe and why. We will learn more about the Mass and what is happening and why. Learn about prayer, scripture, sacraments and Church his-tory, and much more.

Are you Catholic and interested in learning more about your faith? Would you be willing to be part of this program to be part of a faith community willing to journey with and support those interested in learning more about our faith? Now may be the moment that God is calling you to be part of an exciting ministry.

So, if you are currently a non-Catholic wanting to learn more about Catholicism, or a Catholic willing to be part of an exciting ministry, please call Sandy Dodson at (512) 213-4554 or Deacon John Kerrigan at (214) 886-8239. You may also email Deacon John at deaconjohnk@santacruzcc.org.

For those wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith RCIA Classes begin Thursday, September 8. See the bulletin for more in-formation.

God may be calling you. Listen, pray and come and see….

Becoming Catholic

We would also like to Thank the beautiful wives and families from all Orga-nizations who contributed, donated and participated in the fundraiser. Thanks to the Santa Cruz Catholic School and the Cardinal Parents, the many Santa Cruz Ministries and members who also donated and contributed. Thanks to the Parishioners of Santa Cruz and to the Santa Cruz Community.

It was the most beautiful site to see, All the Santa Cruz Organizations joining together as one and moving forward in Support of a great ‘Cause.’ To ALL, we say Thank You very much. God Bless each one of you abundantly!

Departe de Al Garza de Los Caballeros de Colon junto con Pedro Balderas del Club de Hombres del Sagrado Corazón queremos decirles Gracias a TODOS Los miembros de Los Caballeros de Colon y miembros del Club de Hombres del Sagrado Corazón por su participación y para recaudar fondos médicos para “David Martínez.”

También damos Gracias a las esposas y familias de todas las Organizaciones que también contribuyeron, participaron y donaron a este evento. Gracias a La Escuela Católica de Santa Cruz y a los padres del equipo Cardinal. Gracias a to-dos los Ministerios de Santa Cruz quienes contribuyeron, donaron y estuvieron allí. Gracias a los feligreses de Santa Cruz y toda la comunidad por su apoyo.

Este evento fue muy espéciale por qué se llevó acabo con la contribución de todos los Ministerios de Santa Cruz. A TODOS les decimos, muchísimas Gracias. Dios los Bendiga en Abundancia.

The Mystical Rose Rosary Makers welcomes all to join the rosary makers group. Making rosaries is an excellent way to help our missionaries to teach others how to love Jesus. The next meeting is on Fri., Aug. 26 at 2 PM in the Knight of Columbus Room in Dean Hall. This will be our September meet-ing scheduled early to accommodate the Parish Fiesta schedule. For info, call Middy Munoz at 512-312-9940, or Dolores Montemayor at 512 689-4873.

El MoviMiEnto FaMiliar Cristiano CatoliCo les hace la cordial invitación a promover los valores humanos y cristianos católicos en las familias. El programa consiste de cuatro etapas basadas en los aspectos fundamentales de la formación de la familia, la formación religiosa, conyugal, la educación y el compromiso comunitario. ¡Inscríbete ya!!! Para más información, comunicarse con Rodolfo y Bety Martínez al (512) 699-2871.

Super Bingo that was scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2016 has been cancelled. Re-scheduled date to be announced. We hope our players will enjoy an afternoon at the Festival from 12noon to 7PM.

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Santa Cruz Catholic School is still enrolling students!Santa Cruz is the only fully accredited Catholic School in Hays County. A new 2-story educa-tional building was completed in August 2015. It provides a new library, music room, science lab, art room as well as new classrooms. Santa Cruz offers numerous extracurricular programs for your children. We invite you to come visit our school and tour our facilities. You’ll find that we are much more than a daycare center plus more affordable!

¡Todavía se siguen Inscribiendo Nuevos Estudiantes!Santa Cruz es la única Escuela Católica totalmente acreditada en el Condado de Hays. Un nuevo edificio educativo de 2 pisos se terminó en agosto del año pasado, proporcionando una nueva biblioteca, salón de música, laboratorio, salón de arte, así como nuevos salones de clase. Santa Cruz ofrece numerosos programas extracurriculares para sus hijos. Le invitamos a que venga a visitar nuestra escuela para recorrer nuestras instalaciones. Usted encontrará que somos mucho más que una guardería y le será más económico.

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