October 17, 2021 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Old Testament selection, from Isaiah’s “Fourth Song of the Suffering Servant of God,” describes God’s Servant as one who “gives his life as an offering for sin” (Isaiah 53:10) and celebrates the mighty power of that self-offering: “through his suffering, my servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear” (53:11). As always during Ordinary Time, this Old Testament reading prepares us for today’s longer form Gospel. Jesus incarnates the redemptive suffering that Isaiah foresaw in the offering of God’s Servant, as well as the covenantal restoration that the Servant’s sacrificed achieved. The reading from Hebrews confirms our finding peace in continually learning from Jesus, whatever our deepest flaws and trials: for Jesus, our “great high priest” (Hebrews 4:14) is not “unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,” for Jesus was “tested in every way” that we are (4:15). MISUNDERSTANDING JESUS Throughout this part of Ordinary Time, Mark’s Gospel tracks the disciples’ progressive misunderstanding about Jesus’ mission and the nature of discipleship. We heard Jesus make two predictions about his Passion on Sundays in September, and just before today’s Gospel episode, Jesus informed the Twelve: “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and hand him over to the Gentiles who will mock him, spit upon him, scourge him, and put him to death, but after three days he will rise” (Mark 10:33–34). Despite Jesus’ three predictions and his definition of “glory” and “power” as serving others in humility, James and John still imagine Jesus as bound for a glorious earthly messiahship. How moving that Jesus, rather than scolding James and John as he had previously rebuked Peter, instead begins teaching them patiently, “You do not know what you are asking” (10:38). SELF-EXAMINATION Knowing that Jesus’ throne of glory is also a “throne of grace,” from which Jesus bestows “mercy and grace for timely help” (Hebrews 4:16), today’s Gospel suggests sincere self-examination: How do we approach Jesus and make our requests? What do we ask for: what Jesus wants us to do or, like James and John today, do we demand “whatever we want” from Jesus? Does the world in which we live and work focus our hearts on glory to the right and power on the left? Or does “the cup we drink,” “the baptism” we’ve received inspire us to gladly become servants of all, like the Jesus who has made us his disciples? Do we also avoid imitating the “indignant ten” other Apostles who rebuked James and John? Or are we also quick to see the errors of others and rash in passing judgment on them? How do we live in response to Jesus who gave his life “as a ransom for many”? Today’s Readings: Is 53:10–11; Ps 33:4–5, 18–19, 20, 22; Heb 4:14–16; Mk 10:35–45 [42–45] Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

PASTOR Rev. Justin Nguyen frjustin@stmartindp.org 512-858-5667 x 203 DEACONS Dan Pearson deacondan@stmartindp.org

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Mailing PO Box 1062 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Physical 230 Post Oak Drive Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Office Phone 512-858-5667 Website www.stmartindp.org Email office@stmartindp.org Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - noon 1:00pm - 4:30pm MASS TIMES Weekend Masses are held in the St. Dymphna Center

Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm(Spanish) & 5:00pm

Latin Mass is held in the church Sunday 2:00pm: October 17 Weekday Masses are held in the church Tuesday 5:30pm Wednesday & Friday 12:00pm Thursday 5:30pm, 7:00pm(Spanish)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm –7:00pm Wednesday & Friday 11:00am –11:45am Saturday 4:00pm – 4:45pm

OCTOBERFEST MASS TIME CHANGE

Octoberfest is an annual parish event for us to celebrate and to get to know new parishioners. We need to make changes to the Mass time in order to use the building facilities for this event.

The Mass schedule for the weekend of October 23-24 will be: Saturday, October 23 in the St. Dymphna Center: 5:00pm English Mass, 7:00pm Spanish Mass

Sunday, October 24 in the St. Dymphna Center: 9:00am English Mass, 5:00pm English Mass

In the church: 11:00am Latin Mass

Bulletin Deadline: Fridays by noon (10 days in advance) via email to communications@stmartindp.org

OCTOBERFEST LIVE AUCTION ***Custom Stain Glass Window: Waiting Star of Bethlehem. A beautiful 33” x 53” stained glass window with attached light to illuminate. Crafted by Fr. Justin.

*** The RYOBI 2,300 PSI Pressure Washer. It features a powerful 13 Amp High Efficiency Brushless Electric Induction Motor and Pressure Technology. With 2,300 PSI of force, it is exceptional for quick cleaning of driveways, decks, windows, patio furniture and other areas around the house. This unit also includes a bonus Turbo Nozzle that delivers up to 50% more cleaning power. Donated by Home Depot

***Apple Air Pods Pro Some features include: Active noise cancellation for immersive sound, three sizes of soft tapered silicone tips for customize fit, sweat and water resistant and so much more. Donated by A Generous Parishioner

***Vietnamese Cuisine Dinner for 10 with Fr. Justin. Hosted, prepared and served by Fr. Justin in the Rectory; a 5- course meal with wine.

***Massachusetts Holiday - Berkshire Lake Retreat 4 Night Stay in a 3 bedroom, 4 beds and 2 baths, sleeps 4-6 comfortably. Enjoy this beautiful retreat in April or November. The National Shrine of Devine Mercy, Edith Wharton’s house, Norman Rockwell Museum, Mount Greylock, The Appalachian Trail and so much more. Donated by Peter and Joni Berardino

***15” Cheese and Charcuterie Board 32 oz of Meats and cheeses (6 cheeses, 4 meats). Cornichons, House-Marinated Olives, House-made Condiments, House-Roasted Nuts, Fresh Fruit, Dried Fruit, Fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber. Feeds 8-10 Donated by: Chef Julio Llop @ Epicure

***Let’s Get to Grilling Weber GS 4- High Performance Two Burner Propane Grill. Donated by Jimmy and Cheryl Winkler

***The Ultimate Yeti Package Includes a White Tundra Haul Hard Cooler, A Smoke Blue Lowlands Blanket, A Navy Camino 35 Carryall 2 White Rambler 30 oz. Tumblers with MagSlider Lid Donated by A Generous Parishioner

***Enjoy a Romantic Getaway (and some ice cream!) $400 gift certificate for a two-night stay in the Historic Boutique Bed and Breakfast/Hotel in downtown Brenham, Texas. Restaurants, shops, boutique stores and of course, Blue Bell Creamery, are all nearby. Certificate is good through October 24, 2023 Donated by Jim and Lindy Orr

***The gold chain is an 18” box chain, .5mm thick The pendant has 3 diamonds, 2.0 mm, 2.4mm, 2.8mm I1-I2 clarity with color G-H Donated by Colleen Moreau ***Beef --- This Could be Your Dinner! 35 lbs. Prime, locally sourced, corn-fed, certified, state inspected beef from one steer: 20 lbs. of hamburger, 5 lbs. of tenderized round steak, 5 lbs. of T-bone steak and 5 lbs. of Rib-eye steak. Hand raised and donated by Donnie Raesz, owner of Barton Creek Cattle Company

***Amazing Vacation on Lake LBJ 5 days and 4 nights at Lake LBJ-Sunrise Beah. Includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bath. Sleeps 10 comfortably. On the water with dock. Excludes holiday weekends: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. Donated by Bart and Tara Kalsu ***Wine Tasting Package for 4 All you wine lovers…this is for you! Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon in nearby Blanco, Texas. Take a drive through the hill country and enjoy a tasting at a boutique winery, the Esperanza Winery. Valid Friday – Sunday. This package includes an exclusive bottle of Esperanza’s Tarantula Tempranillo Brandy. Donated by Judith Raven, owner of Esperanza Winery ***Get Your Swing On No yard is too big or too small to have a little golfing fun! 10x10 Putting TURF Green with 3 holes and fringe. Donated by KMI Sports Construction. ***Create a Family Heirloom Includes a 1-hour family photo session. All edited, high-resolution images provided on an online gallery. Expires Dec 31, 2022. Donated by Rising Oak Images ***Score a Touchdown with this Item! Package includes: Two tickets for Kansas State Vs University of Texas (Friday, November 26, 2021, day after Thanksgiving). Tickets are in the North End Zone and would include a full buffet, water, tea and lemonade. Alcohol and sodas are extra. Also includes a parking pass for the Manor Garage (across the street from the stadium). Donated by Ruben and Michelle Lopez ***A Vietnamese Cooking Class for 10! Our skilled chef, Fr. Justin will walk you and 9 of your friends through the process of Vietnamese cuisine and its culture. In addition to learning how to prepare the meal, you will receive a shopping list and the recipes. ***Gone Fishing…Catch You Later Fly Fishing with Texas Hill Country Fishing Guide, Ben Christensen. Item includes a five-hour fly fishing trip for two aboard a fishing raft on the Guadalupe, Llano, or Pedernales River (winner’s choice). Bring your own light tackle conventional or flyfishing gear or get an included flyfishing lesson and use the guide’s fly rods and flies. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages included. Must be moderately agile and able to wade some areas. Date restrictions: November 17 and Wednesdays Donated by Ben Christensen, Pearl Snap Fly Fishing ***Retreat to a Charming B&B for a 2 Nights Stay An Irish/German 1947 getaway bungalow, a two- bedroom, one bath home in the heart of La Grange, Texas. A California King and Queen bed equipped with full kitchen/laundry and much more. Max 4 adults: not recommended for small children. Subject to availability. Donated by Connie Buscha

LITURGICAL

The Prayer Blanket Ministry will meet on Thursday, October 21 from 10:00am to 1:00pm in Room 4 of the SDC. Everyone is welcome. No special skills needed; if you can tie a knot and use scissors, we can use you! Do yourself a favor and check out this fun ministry.

Prayer blankets will be blessed at all the Masses the weekend of November 6th & 7th. The blessed blankets will be available, at no charge, for parishioners to pick up outside the St. Dymphna Center after Mass. If you know someone who could benefit from being "covered in prayer" (including yourself), please take the opportunity to make use of this ministry. A lot of time, talent, and love go into each blanket; we make them in order to give them away.

ORGANIZATIONS

The next meeting of the Catholic Daughters of the America's will be on Tuesday, October 19, in the St. Dymphna Center, St. Peter Room #7. We welcome all interested ladies of our parish to join us for our potluck social beginning at 6:30pm and the meeting will begin at 7pm. Our Court #2719 is open to all ladies of the parish, 18 and older. Helping others through charitable acts in the spirit of Jesus Christ is the heart of our organization.

The Texas Trotters will hold their next meeting on September 3 following the First Friday noon Mass. All young seniors are welcome to attend at the parish hall afterwards. Please bring a sack lunch as we plan future activities. For more information please call Virginia Rodriguez, 512-749-6015.

In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples: “Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest; whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all.”

We want you to know that we are still distributing food to our neighbors through our food pantry every Monday! We are also helping our neighbors with rent and utilities payments. Please help as you can and pray for those affected by this crisis.

For all St Vincent de Paul help and info call 512-859-3740

Food Pantry Needs: Rotel Tomatoes, Canned or Packaged Tuna and Chicken, Chili, Soups, Canned Peaches and Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers, Granola Bars, Dry Pinto Beans, Cereal, White Rice.

If you have fresh vegetables from your garden you would like to donate please bring them to the parish hall food pantry between 8:00am and 8:30am on Mondays.

SOCIAL MINISTRY

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The Catholic Patriot Series October 29th – 30th, Friday 6:30pm – 8:30pm & Saturday 8:00am – 4:25pm St. Martin de Porres Church, St Dymphna Center

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For God and Country …

With socialism and other socio-political movements posing a threat to our nation and Christianity, religious freedom and our Judeo-Christian moral principles are at stake. What can we do?

We must become Catholic Patriots!

In a non-partisan ecumenical series of 5 PPT presentations, national speaker Rich May will outline the serious issues we face and how to be pro-active in a growing anti-Christian culture – practical steps we can take to assist churches in their mission to return our people to our nation’s foundational moral principles.

America as a Christian Nation. What has made our country great? The Dechristianization of our Nation. How has this come about? Threats to our Nation. Good vs evil. The rise of atheistic ‘isms.’ Changing our Culture to put God back at the center of our society. Praying for our Nation. The importance of faith and trust in God.

Rich has a BA & MA in theology speaking throughout the U.S. at conferences, retreats & church missions for all denominations as well as our Native Americans. He appears often on both Catholic and Protestant radio.

FY 7/1/20 - 6/30/21 Envelopes, loose checks, cash and WeShare

Offertory September 28 – October 4 $20,220

Average Weekly Operating Expense Budget

$15,837 Second Collection Society of St. Vincent de Paul $4,646 Upcoming Collections October 17 Society of St. Vincent de Paul October 24 Mission Sunday

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Online Giving via WeShare!

If you would like to enroll, please visit our web page stmartindp.org/donate-online. Our parish uses an Online Giving system called WeShare that is strengthening stewardship as well as making it easier for members to support our parish.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURER

The Sanctuary Candles will burn from Sat., October 2 thru Friday, October 15: Church: +Bernadette T. Dorsey From Anne Marie Brandt

Chapel: +Susan Blackburn From Myron & Chery Lutz

Saturday, October 16 5:00pm - David Bell, + Theresa Kim Oanh Doan Sunday, October 17 8:00am - Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres 10:00am - +Susan Blackburn, +Ruby Holzapfel 12:00pm - +Alberto Arguijo, +Benito Frausto 2:00pm - 5:00pm - +Bernadette Dorsey Monday, October 18 No Mass Tuesday, October 19 5:30pm - +Frank Linder Wednesday, October 20 12:00pm - +Ralph Franzetti Thursday, October 21 5:30pm - +Bernadette T. Dorsey 7:00pm - +Sister Guadalupe Friday, October 22 12:00pm - Kathleen Kahil

Saturday, October 23 5:00pm - David Bell, + Harry Ortlieb 7:00pm - +Martin Rivera, +Eloy Gonzalez Garcia, Soledad Arguijo Sunday, October 24 9:00am - +Michael Hernandez, +Susan Blackburn 11:00am Boldy Family 5:00pm - Parishioners of St. Martin de Porres

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