The Ascension of the Lord

May 4, 2008
He was lifted up,
and a cloud took him from their sight.
— Acts 1:9
University Catholic Center

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ! (Eph 1:2) St. Paul began many of his letters with
this greeting. Paul wrote lots of letters because he traveled a
lot – 10,000 miles over a 10-year period. As missionaries to
North America, Paulists travel a lot too. With this letter I in-
form you of my new assignment as Vocation Director of the
Paulist Fathers effective this summer. My office will be based
out of the Paulist mother house in New York City. Mixed
emotions abound. On the one hand, I love the Paulists, and I
am excited to be asked by my community's leadership to be
its chief recruiter. I will travel the country to encourage young
men to consider the way of life that gives me so much joy,
and serves the Catholic Church in North America in a
uniquely American way. No other Catholic religious order
speaks to our culture by giving the Word a voice in such a
modern way: reaching out, bringing peace, and seeking unity.
No other Catholic religious order invests money and man-
power in areas like ecumenical and interreligious dialog, out-
reach to young adults, evangelization though media outlets,
and reconciliation of the hurt and alienated. I like introducing
folks to the Paulists. But saying goodbye hurts like hell. In
two separate assignments I have served the UCC for a total of
seven years. In that time, you have inspired me with your
faith stories, challenged my thinking with your insightful
questions, and caused me to laugh with your keen senses of
humor. I have joined you at the altar for the breaking of the
bread, heard your confessions, witnessed your exchanges of
vows, baptized your children, retreated, planned, prayed, and
eaten with you countless times. I will miss you so very much.
In a few weeks we should know the Paulist who will be lucky
enough to serve you as the 10th director of the UCC in this
centennial year of Catholic campus ministry at UT. If you
show my successor half the love you have offered me, he will
be blessed indeed. In the peace of Christ, Father Dave.
Wear Red. Next Sunday, May 11, is the Solemnity
of Pentecost which marks the coming of the Holy
Spirit upon the apostles and their being strength-
ened to spread the Good News of Christ. It also marks the
end of the ninety days of the Paschal Season: Lent, Triduum
and Easter. To help celebrate, please wear RED to Mass - the
liturgical color of the Holy Spirit and this feast!
Next Sunday, the Solemnity of Pentecost (May 11),
we will celebrate the reception of seven individuals
into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
Andrea Chipinski, Arlina Garcia-Bravo, Haley Hiers, Ryan
Nassif, Levi Stanford, Debbe Velasquez and Jennifer Watz
have been involved in the RCIA process since last October,
and will make their profession of faith, be confirmed and
receive the Eucharist for the first time at the 8:00 pm Mass.
Please keep them in your prayers!
BLACK BAG THIS WEEK is for the Slidell,
LA. Missionary trip. Please be generous so our
students will be able to give a helping hand to our
neighbors.
Our Gifts to God
$14,000
$11,542
$12,000
$10,000

$8,000

$6,000
READINGS FOR THE WEEK 
$3,803
Mon: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 $4,000
Tues: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a $2,055 $2,138 $2,008
Wed: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 $1,750
$2,000
Thurs: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26
Fri: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19
Sat: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 $0
Sun: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 3/23 3/30 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27
Women's Vocation Discernment Dinners - Single, Catholic
UCC FUNCTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
women (18 and older) interested in discerning their vocation
are invited to informal month-ly dinners with others who are
considering a call to religious life. Each evening includes din- Week of May 4, 2008
ner, prayer and a discussion on discernment and religious life. Ascension of the Lord
The next gathering will be Thursday, May 8 from 6:30 pm to Monday May 5
8:00 pm in Georgetown with Dominican Sister Mary Jean ∗ 12:05 pm Mass HSC
Olsovsky, principal of St. Helen Catholic School. For more ∗ 3 pm Confirmation HSC; KT; ATRM
information, contact Tish Morone at 512-423-5391 or ∗ 6:30 pm Social Justice MT
tish613@gmail.com. ∗ 7 pm RCIA BSMT
∗ 7 pm CFC Youth SF
∗ 7 pm 100th Anniv. Meeting SMt
How have you helped make disciples? How do
you continue the mission of Jesus in your daily Tuesday May 6
life? ∗ 12:30 pm Mass HSC
∗ 7 pm UGAP MT
∗ 7 pm Slidell Mission SF
All are invited to attend the ordination of
Wednesday May 7
Christopher John Downey, Justin Minh Nguyen,
∗ 12:05 pm Mass HSC
Evaristus Uche Obikwelu, Jonathan Daniel Raia
and William Robert Straten to the Order of Thursday May 8
Deacon on May 17 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret ∗ 12:30 pm Mass HSC
Mary Parish in Cedar Park. ∗ 7 pm Compass MT
Jonathan Raia is from the UCC, and was a very ∗ 8 pm Adoration HSC
active member while attending The University of Texas. Friday May 9
∗ 12:05 am Mass HSC
∗ 6 pm KCSA MT
Saturday May 10

The Adventure, 2008 Sunday May 11 Pentecost Sunday

An Ignatian Experience Mother’s Day
Men and women, ages 10-26 ∗ 9 am RE Classes MT
∗ 7 pm RCIA Dismissal MT
Sign Up: Call Montserrat 940-321-6020. Ask for Carol or
Charlene.
Or email Carol Ackels at montcarol@centruytel.net

Cost: $35. Checks payable to Montserrat Jesuit Retreat
House.
Major credit cards accepted.
Your reservations is confirmed when we receive
payment.
Deadline: May 9. Space is limited.
There will be a $20 late fee after the deadline.
Celebrate with the Paulist Fathers!
The Paulists invite you to join them as they celebrate
150 years of ministry June 19-21 in Washington,
D.C. The Paulist 150th Anniversary Convocation will
feature exciting guest speakers, the 150th Anniversary liturgy
at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Con-
ception and a gala dinner. Don’t miss it! To register, log on to
www.paulist.org/convocation or call 202-269-2512.

Questions: Contact Fr. Nathan Stone sj. Carbos for Christ

nstonesj@jahoo.com
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
600 N Shady Shores, PO Box 1390
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
www.Montserratretreat.org
Fr. Hecker Quote of the Week: The age calls for
men whose minds are en-lightened and whose
wills are strengthened by an increased action
of the Holy Spirit.
All are invited for food and fellowship at 12:30 pm
on Wednesdays in the Atrium. $3.00 suggested do-
nation. Come break bread with us at Mass then again at
lunch!
University Graduate Students & Professionals-
UGAP is a group of post-college age people who
share and live the love of Christ in community
through worship, faith formation, social service, spiritual de-
velopment and fellowship. We meet on Tuesdays at 7 pm in
the Mother Teresa Room.