Parish Staff Rev. Charlie Garza - Pastor frcharlie@stmartindp.org Extension 203 Dan Pearson - Deacon deacondan.smdp@austin.twcbc.com Edward Rositas - Deacon deaconed.smdp@austin.twcbc.com Judy Tixier - Business Manager businessmgr@stmartindp.org Extension 202 Kevin Kapchinski - Director of Faith Formation dff@stmartindp.org Extension 204 Michele Van Nostrand - Coordinator of Children’s ccre@stmartindp.org Faith Formation Extension 206 Mary Gomez - Administrative Assistant office@stmartindp.org Extension 201

Masses Weekends: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:15, 11:00 am, 5:00pm* (Spanish) 1:30 pm *September—May Weekdays Tuesday-Thursday 5:30 p.m. Friday 12:00 pm Holy Days 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Friday 11:30 am—12:00 pm Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 pm Tuesday 6:00—7:30 pm - or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Parishioners who wish to have their children baptized at St. Martin’s must attend the baptism preparation class, held on the third Wednesday of every other month. Children of non-parishioners may be baptized here, provided that there is a family connection with a registered parishioner of St. Martin’s. Non-parishioners must bring a letter from their pastor, giving permission for the Priest or one of the Deacons to baptize their child. Parents must also show proof that they have attended baptismal classes either at their parish or at St. Martin’s. At least one godparent/sponsor must be a fully-initiated practicing Catholic. Sacrament of Marriage Contact the parish office at least six months prior to the anticipated wedding date. No wedding date can be set until the couple meets with one of the deacons. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Those who are seriously ill; elderly individuals who are weakened; those facing or recovering from surgery; children who are sick; or pregnant women may participate in the Sacrament celebrated following any Mass. Please let the Priest know, or by appointment.

Those seeking a deeper relationship with Christ through membership in the Roman Catholic Church are guided through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. This year-round process always welcomes new participants: those who are unbaptized; those baptized Catholic, but uncatechized, never having celebrated First Communion and Confirmation; and those baptized in another Christian tradition. Fully initiated Catholics are always needed to serve as sponsors for those interested in becoming Catholic. For more information, please contact the parish office at 512-858-5667 or office@stmartindp.org. “Come and see!” (John 1:39)

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church 26160 Ranch Road 12, P.O. Box 1062 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 512-858-5667 fax: 512-858-1467 www.stmartindp.org office@stmartindp.org Office Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Parish Membership Please contact the Parish Office for more information on registering. Image of St. Martin copyright by Monastery Icons -

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PASTOR’S CORNER This weekend we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent or Laetare Sunday. Laetare means "Rejoice" in Latin, and the Introit (entrance antiphon) in both the Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo is Isaiah 66:10-11, which begins "Laetare, Jerusalem" ("Rejoice, O Jerusalem"). Because the midpoint of Lent is the Thursday of the third week of Lent, Laetare Sunday has traditionally been viewed as a day of celebration, on which the austerity of Lent is briefly lessened. The passage from Isaiah continues, "rejoice with joy, you that have been in sorrow," and on Laetare Sunday, the purple vestments of Lent are set aside, and rose ones are used instead. At this point in Lent, the season can start to weigh on us and so we are given hope on the Fourth Sunday of Lent and reminded of what we are going towards. Lent is meant to prepare us for Easter or the great feast of hope, the Resurrection. Today's Gospel is meant to strengthen our hope by reminding us of why Jesus came. Jesus came not to condemn us but to save us from our sins. So often we feel condemned because we have sins that we wish to stop committing but are unable to stop. This can lead to feelings of despair and it is important to go to the cross in those moments. Sin is always associated with darkness and virtue with the light. Whenever we find ourselves committing sins we bring them to the cross so they will go from darkness to light. However, sometimes we are so ashamed of our sins that we would rather leave them in the darkness then bring them to the light. When we remain in darkness then we condemn ourselves because we deny ourselves of the freedom won for us on the cross. It is not easy to take our burdens to the cross but it is the only way to obtain the

freedom we desire. As we enter into the second half of Lent let us bring our sins to the cross and not be condemned but prepare for newness of life.

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This Thursday, March 19th is the Feast Day of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, and we will have a special Mass at 7:00 pm in the Church in lieu of the 5:30 pm Mass. As part of this Mass we are having a special canned food drive since it is traditional to have a special offering for the poor on the feast day of St. Joseph. Confessions will be heard from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on March 19th. This weekend we are promoting a new ministry for married couples called Teams of Our Lady. I invite any interested married couples to consider signing up for this new ministry that will meet once a month in couple's homes. Fr. Charlie

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Church

Every Friday During Lent at 7:00 PM

LENTEN HOLY HOUR—Chapel Evening Prayer and Reflection

Wednesday During Lent at 6:15 PM (except March 18th)

PENANCE SERVICE

March 26th at 7:00 PM CONFESSIONS DURING LENT: Saturdays 4:00—4:55 PM Tuesday-Thursday 5 :00—5:25 PM Tuesday 6:30—7:30 PM Friday 11:00—11:50 AM

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VIACRUCIS EN ESPANOL En la Iglesia

Cada Viernes durante la Cuaresma 7:45 pm

Siguientes fechas: Marzo 20, 27

Confesiones durante la Cuaresma Los Domingos a la 1:00—1:25 pm

St. Joseph Spouse of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Mass Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 pm

(In lieu of the 5:30 pm Mass) Please bring canned meat.

San Jose

Esposo de la Virgen Maria Misa

Jueves, Marzo 19, 7:00 pm

Mary’s Way of the Cross Wednesday, April 1

12:00 pm at the Church

PRAY FOR: Art Mika, Doris Hagy

You may also write in the names in the book in the Narthex. We pray for them at every Mass.

Sanctuary Candle

A Sanctuary Candle burns in the Church and the Chapel to indicate the presence of our Lord. The candle burns for 14 days and then is replaced by a new candle. If you would like to donate a candle in memory of a loved one or as a thanksgiving offering (“on the occasion of…”In honor of…,”) please contact the parish office. The name(s) or occasion will be listed in the Sunday bulletin. We ask for a $15 donation.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul In today’s Gospel, God demonstrates great love for us by sending his Son so that we may believe in him. We demonstrate our great love for God by doing good works: reaching out to others, acting in justice and charity. Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work; far greater than you think. Know that every nickel, dime, quarter or dollar you give is multiplied by the coins others place in the SVdP blue bag collection.

Thank you for your generous donations to SVdP and for “sending” our Vincentians as the hands, feet, and heart of St. Martin de Porres so the needy will believe and have hope in a Christ who loves them and provides. We are happy to see more and more food being placed in the SVdP wooden box in the church. God bless you for your good deeds!

Our next SVdP meeting will be Tuesday, March 24th @ 7:00 pm in the Education Center. Anyone interested in this ministry is always welcome to attend to learn more.

Special Needs (ext. 209): Pantry: Canned or Packaged Chicken, Canned Tuna, Soups, Ravioli, Chili, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Vegetables, Mac & Cheese, Peanut Butter, Spaghettios, Pasta, Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers, Oatmeal, Cereal, Refried Beans

Total Consecration Rosary and Mass: Please join over 5,000 Faithful in our Diocese to collectively make or renew our “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary” at a special Holy Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord. Rosary and Mass will be offered on Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 pm at Saint Mary Cathedral, Austin. Rosario y Misa para la Consagración Total: Por favor únase a miles de Fieles a lo largo de nuestra Diócesis para hacer o renovar colectivamente nuestra “Total Consagración a Jesús a Través de María” durante una Santa Misa especial el día de la Anunciación del Señor. El rosario y la Misa serán ofrecidos el Miércoles 25 de marzo a las 6pm en la Catedral de St. Mary (Austin),

It’s time to sign up for Confirmation!!! Check out stmartindp.org to sign up your student. As a reminder, those who are in 10th grade and above are welcome to sign up. Kevin Kapchinski, Director of FF

From the Austin Sidewalks

Gwen & Leroy Churchill were praying during the 40 Days for Life Vigil last Monday. As a car approached, Gwen, a trained sidewalk counselor, motioned for them to come speak with her. Two young women parked the car, got out and walked over to Gwen and Leroy. Gwen shared with them the loving options offered at a close by pregnancy resource center. The women, with tears in their eyes hugged them, thanked them for being there and told them they would go to the pregnancy resource center. Leroy told them how brave they were for coming to speak with them. After they drove away, all of the volunteers offered a Rosary for this young woman that she continue to find Christians in her path. Grateful Families! Thank you, parishioners, for your many donations that have helped keep our Pregnancy Resource Centers supplied and for the 34 St. Martin de Porres' parishioners who are covering the moms, dads, families, abortion workers and doctors in prayer this Lent through our 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil.

Wednesday, March 25, Relevant Radio will honor Alan Graham, President and founding member of Mobile Loaves & Fishes as the first Austin recipient of the Christ Brings Hope Award. This is an annual award presented by Relevant Radio to an American Catholic who has worked with extraordinary dedication to bring the good news and hope of Christ to all souls. This person exemplifies the virtues of charity, generosity, hope, apostolic zeal, and love for the Truth. For details and to purchase tickets for this special event visit: http://www.relevantradio.com/cbh-austin-2015

NEW ROSARY GROUP

The Rosary Group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Fridays in the Education Center. This group will supplement the already existing Rosary Group that meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in Parishioners homes. The new rosary group will begin with fellowship in the Education Center and then pray the Rosary with special intentions. Following the Rosary, the group will attend noon Mass. The group will meet at 11:00 am on March 20th , April 17th, May 1st and 15th. If there is an interest to continue, the group will meet throughout the summer. Please join us! Contact Mary Pomeroy (marypomeroy3@gmail.com) or Gwen Churchill (gchurchill45@gmail.com)

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH TO FRIDAY MARCH 27TH.

READINGS & MASSES 3/14—22/2015 Saturday 3/14 Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 5:00 pm— +Rose M. Rhinehart Sunday 3/15 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10;Jn 3:14-21 8:15 am—Intentions of the Society of St Vincent de Paul 11:00 am— +Edie Lopez 1:30 pm— SMdP Parishioners 5:00 pm— +Billy Etheridge Monday 3/6 Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday 3/17 Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 5:30 pm— +Mike Mulkey Wednesday 3/18 Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 5:30 pm— +Rose M. Rhinehart Thursday 3/19 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 7:00 pm— +Joseph M. Kovach Friday 3/20 Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 12:00 pm — +Jim Schenk Saturday 3/21 Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 5:00 pm— +Rose M. Rhinehart Sunday 3/22 Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20- 8:15 am — +Alex O’Brien 11:00 am— +Margie Lucille Lee 1:30 pm— +Juana Barselas 5:00 pm— SMdP Parishioners

The Sanctuary Candles will burn from Saturday, March 7th thru Friday, March 20th in memory of: Church: Ignacia Cantu Roger & Vera Marroquin

Chapel: Rick Conner Stuart & Judy Tixier Fyall

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Lent; Second Scrutiny Tuesday: St. Patrick Wednesday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem Thursday: St. Joseph Friday: Abstinence from Meat, Spring begins

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURER FY 7/1/14—6/30/15

Envelopes, loose checks, and cash. Offertory—March 7-8, 2015 $ 9,954 Mass Attendance - 1,067

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Online Giving via WeShare!

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. If you would like to enroll, please visit our web page www.stmartindp.org and click on the WeShare link. If you have any questions about the program or setting up your account, don’t hesitate to call our parish office at 512-858-5667. All collections are on WeShare.

A TOOL to Erich Your Marriage

Would you like to have a night out with your spouse once a month that would provide the opportunity to get closer to each other and closer to God? Would you like to meet and become friends with your fellow parishioners? Would you like help to grow in holiness? Make time to hear about the lay movement called Teams of Our Lady (T.O.O.L.). TOOL is an international lay movement of over 50,000 couples within the Catholic Church blessed by Pope John Paul II. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo (Archdiocese of Galveston Houston) was in Teams in Pittsburgh for 6 years as a priest. TOOL forms small community teams of 5 to 7 couples that meet monthly, share a simple meal, pray together, and have lively discussions. We will have an information meeting on Monday, March 16 at 7:00 pm at St. Martin de Porres Education Building. Come and join us for a 1 hour meeting; we will serve wine and cheese. For more information contact:

Paul or Chris Sanchez, 512-382-7947 or pauldsanchez@hotmail.com