University Catholic Center March 1st, 2009
Lent 2009 Date Auction Results
Lenten Renewal Retreat
The UCC will be hosting its annual Lenten retreat Friday, March
6 and Saturday, March 7. The theme is Our Baptismal call:
Priest, Prophet and King. The retreat will begin 6:30 Friday
night with Soup Supper and continue on Saturday. Cost: $5.00
for students and $10.00 for non-students. Registration will be this
weekend or online at http://s.utcatholic.org/lent09
Friday Night Soup Supper
Everyone is invited to the UCC Lenten Soup Suppers which will
be held from 6:30-7:30pm Fridays during Lent starting Feb. 27th.
Come join us for a simple meal, a social justice message and
wonderful fellowship. Please bring a bowl and a spoon, and some
bread to share. We are in need of 3 or 4 cooks each week to
make a meatless soup, each preparing about 20-30 servings. If
you are interested in preparing a soup for one of the Fridays,
please contact me at tarazan_fox@yahoo.com
Mark Your Calendars—Communal Penance Service
A communal penance service with individual confessions will be
held on April 3rd at 7 pm at St. Austin’s Parish, one block west
of the UCC.
Interested in winning $3000? The Christophers’ are looking for
entries for their video contest for college students. You are
invited to create a short video about their mission that one person
can make a difference. Ask Kraft for info- kraft@utcatholic.org.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon: Lv 19:1-2,11-18; Mt 25:31-46
Tues: Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15
Wed: Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32
Thurs: Est C:12,14-16,23-25; Mt 7:7-12
Fri: Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26
Sat: Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48
Sun: Gn 22:1-2,9a,10-13,15-18; Rom 8:31b-34;
Mk 9:2-10
Events at St. Austin’s Parish
St. Austin’s Parish invites members of the UCC to join them on
their Christ Renews His Parish (“Chirp”) retreat. A retreat for
women will be March 7-8 and a men’s retreat will be March 28-
29. There is no cost. Find the registration form at
http://s.utcatholic.org/sta-chrp and submit it via e-mail to
oberholz@gmail.com
St. Austin’s will be hosting a six-week dialog series on
Wednesdays at 7 pm in Hecker Hall running from March 4th
until April 8th on the topic of Awakening Faith—Is connection
possible? Where am I now in life? Where am I going? What do I
really want? What is it all about?
First Sunday of Lent
The annual Date Auction was a great success raising $4,100.
Through consultation with students, the decision has been made
to upgrade the UCC’s computer lab and Internet connection.
Look forward soon to a new lab and faster Internet!
Tuesdays ● 7:00 pm ● St. Mark Room
8 pm Mass Parking Changes
8 pm Mass attendees are no longer able to park in the lot at
the corner of 20th and Whitis. This lot had been leased by St.
Austin’s on Sundays and they had generously allowed us to use it
for our late Mass. Since St. Austin is no longer leasing that lot,
we can no longer use it.
The UCC Staff is investigating other possible parking
arrangements and will announce any new parking in the bulletin.
Thanks for your understanding.
Phonathon 2009
Calling all students! Starting tomorrow, we will be phoning
parents, alumni, friends and benefactors during our 3rd annual
Phonathon campaign and we need your help! There will be
prizes awarded for individuals and student groups including
food, gift cards, cash, and even a spot in our parking lot.
For more information contact Vanessa: vanessa@utcatholic.org
University Graduate Students & Professionals- UGAP
invites all grad students and recently gradated young
adults to join us on Tuesdays at the UCC. For more
info contact Nate at UGAP@utcatholic.org. We
gather in the Atrium at 7 pm and move to the Mother
Teresa room at 7:30 pm.
Night Prayer ● ~9:00 pm ● Mon-Thurs
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Gay and Lesbian Support Group
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
meet for discussion, prayer and fellowship. For more
information, contact Father Ed Koharchik here at the UCC (512-
476-7351 x12; edcsp@utcatholic.org).
Stations of the Cross ● 6 pm ● Fridays of Lent
Holy Spirit Chapel
 Our Gifts to God Week of March 2
Monday Mar 2 — Lenten Weekday
We’re in the process of redesigning this section of the bulletin, be * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
on the look out next Sunday for a more informational “Our Gifts * 12:30 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel
to God” section. * 6 pm — Phonathon Begins St. John Room
* 6 pm — SJ “Toast” Mother Teresa Room
Today’s black bag will be for: Society of St. Vincent de Paul * 6:30 pm — Social Justice Team Mother Teresa Room
operates stores in the Diocese of Austin, which sell used items * 7 pm — MEO Meeting TBD
donated by individuals. Proceeds from the stores are used to * 7 pm — RCIA Catacombs
assist families in financial crises. * 7 pm — CFC Youth St. Francis Room
* 8 pm — CLFL Meeting Mother Teresa Room
Catholic Center Community, did you get a gift card for
Christmas a birthday or office party that doesn't quite fit Tuesday Mar 3 — Commemoration of Katharine Drexel
your tastes?
* 10 am — UIC Meeting Offsite
Donate it to the UCC for our 3rd annual Phonathon Campaign!
* 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
We are looking for gift cards as nightly incentives for our student
callers. Have Questions or need information contact Vanessa: * 1 pm — Reconciliation St. Paul Rec. Chapel
vanessa@utcatholic.org * 2 pm — Staff Meeting Conference Room
* 6 pm — Phonathon St. John Room
* 7 pm — Catholicism 101 St. Mark Room
Weekly Reflection Question: * 7 pm — UGAP Rabbi David Mother Teresa
In what ways do you proclaim the Gospel to * 7 pm — Confirmation Prep Catacombs
others? * 7:30 pm — CIW JAM St. Matthew Room
* 8 pm — LOA Meeting St. Francis Room
* 10:30 pm — LOA BB Game GRE
Interested in being a retreat leader?
The NET—National Evangelization Team—will be at the UCC Wednesday Mar 4—Commemoration of Casimir
on THURSDAY, March 5th after the 12:30 pm Mass to speak to * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
any students interested in serving on NET for a year. See them in * 12:30 pm — Carbos for Christ Atrium
the atrium after Mass or stay and talk more with them in the St. * 6 pm — Phonathon St. John Room
Francis Room. * 7 pm — STRONG Officers St. Francis Room
* 7 pm — Small Group Mtg St. Matthew Room
Vocations Corner * 8 pm — STRONG Meeting St. Francis Room
If you are interested in talking more about a possible vocation to
Thursday Mar 5 — Lenten Weekday
the priesthood, call Fr. Ed Nowak at 512-476-7351 x17 or Fr.
* 12:30 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
Mike Sis, diocesan vocations director, at 512-949-2405.
* 1 pm — NET Team St. Francis Room
* 5 pm — KACM Practice Mother Teresa Room
Nuper Nonnulli Dinner with the Paulists in Austin, March 5th. * 6 pm — Phonathon St. John Room
Interested in attending? Contact Fr. Ed Nowak at * 6 pm — Nuper Nonnulli St. Austin’s Parish
fred@utcatholic.org or 512-476-7351 x14. * 7 pm — Catholic Daughters St. Matthew Room
* 7 pm — Compass Bible Study Mother Teresa Room
Monastic Experience Retreat, April 8-11 in Shawnee, OK at St.
* 8 pm — Adoration Holy Spirit Chapel
Gregory’s Abbey. Participants in this retreat are able to join with
the monks to celebrate the Easter Triduum. Schedule is slightly Friday Mar 6 —Lenten Weekday
flexible. Contact Kraft for registration information. There is no * 12:05 pm — Daily Mass Holy Spirit Chapel
cost, but limited space! * 4 pm — KACM Practice Mother Teresa Room
* 5 pm — Korean Catholics Mother Teresa Room
Sunday Mar 8 —Second Sunday of Lent * 6 pm — Stations of the Cross Holy Spirit Chapel
Masses at 9 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm and 8 pm * 6:30 pm — Soup Supper Atrium
* 9 am — Children’s Liturgy of the Word — Mother T Rm * 8 pm — Lenten Renewal Holy Spirit Chapel
* 10 am — Children’s RE All Rooms * MEO Party on 6th
* 6 pm — Phonathon St. John Room
* 6 pm — Border Trip Mtg Mother Teresa Room Saturday Mar 7—Lenten Weekday
* 6:15 pm — MEO Meeting St. Francis Room * UCC Lenten Renewal Holy Spirit Chapel
* 6:30 pm — Mobile Loaves St. Thomas More Library * St. Austin’s Confirmation Retreat—Various Rooms
* 7 pm — Small Group Mtg St. Matthew Room
* 8 pm — RCIA Dismissal Mother Teresa