Third Sunday of Lent

March 11, 2007

The LORD secures justice  
           and the rights of all the oppressed. 
The place where you                                                       — Psalm 103:6 
stand is holy ground.

Call to Family, Community, and Participation says, as a
human “both sacred and social.” Many people feel es-
tranged from the community due to homelessness, not able
to provide for their families, unexpected pregnancies and
divorce. Jesus calls everyone to full dignity and active par-
ticipation in community life once more.
“We realize our dignity and the rights in relationship with
others,” this teaching says. Where are there people in our
communities who do not “have a place at the table?” How
can we reconcile families, especially our own? Relation-
ships make us whole. How can we reach out to those who
lack these meaningful relationships?
Marywood Family Services is a local organization in that
assists pregnant and parenting women, assists with adop-
tions, and is a family shelter. To find out how you can
help, go to www.marywood.org.
Ireland
No reptiles are found there [in Ireland], and no snake can
live there; for, though often carried thither out of Britain,
as soon as the ship comes near the shore, and the scent of
the air reaches them, they die. —Venerable Bede
HELP! Volunteer Receptionists are still needed
to greet people at the UCC, weeknights from 7
to 9 p.m. Contact Beth Boren at 476-7351 or
frontdesk@utcatholic.org if you can help with
this two-hour shift. This is a great way to meet other
students, study and see what goes on at the UCC in the
evenings.
Bulletin announcement deadline is Monday 2:00 pm. Please
submit announcements to: frontdesk@utcatholic.org with
“Bulletin” as the subject.
Children's Health Insurance Presentation at St. Austin
The St. Austin Social Justice Ministry invites you to a
presentation from the dynamic Barbara Best from the
Children's Defense Fund about the lives of families who do
not have health insurance for their children. The talk is
scheduled for Mar. 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Our Lady
of Guadalupe Room at St. Austin and dinner will be
provided free of charge.

The only cure for sorrow is to kill it with patience. The Lord is kind and merciful
—Irish Proverb

This weekend, the Church celebrates the first

of three scrutinies with the Elect - those who Our Return of Gifts to God
are preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and
Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. We pray for our
Elect: Julie Chou and Doug Hunt. These
$4,133 $4,034
prayers are to assist them in their preparation for the Easter $3,914
Sacraments and make firm their commitment as they enter
the Church. Please keep them, as well as our Candidates
for Full Communion, in your prayers. $2,874
$2,663
$2,451
READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Mon: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30

Tues: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt. 18:21-35
Wed: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Thurs: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23
Fri: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
Sat: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
Sun: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3,
01/28 02/04 02/11 02/18 2/25 3/4
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 UCC FUNCTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Week of March 11, 2007

Monday Mar. 12 THRU Friday March 16 th

UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC CENTER IS CLOSED

Lenten Soup Suppers
Everyone is invited to the UCC Lenten Soup Sup-
pers which will be held from 6:30-7:30pm Fridays
during Lent. Come join us for a simple meal, a so-
cial 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 pre-
paring about 20-30 servings. If you are interested in prepar-
ing a soup for one of the Fridays, please contact Michael
Burkhart at tarazan_fox@yahoo.com.
Save the Date! Everyone is invited to participate in
the UCC Lenten Renewal Workshop. This interac-
tive retreat is scheduled for Friday evening, March
23 and Saturday, March 24. Come discover how to
find a Catholic prayer style that fits your personality! Our
retreat master will be the dynamic Sister Margaret who
served on the UCC staff in the 90’s. Don’t miss this opportu-
nity to enrich your Lenten faith journey.
UCC Marriage Prep Workshop
The spring UCC Marriage Preparation Workshop
to be held March 30-31 currently has a waiting
list. If interested please contact the front desk of
the UCC. Volunteers are needed for hospitality and food
preparation (for Friday evening dinner and continental break-
fast items and, quiches, too, along with juices for Saturday
morning). Welcoming letters for the participating couples
from “established” married couples are also needed. To assist,
please contact Dorothy and Deacon John De La Garza.
Have You Enrolled With ParishPay Yet?
Our automated giving program is easy and
convenient for you and it helps the UCC
considerably. As a faith community, we are better able to
plan and budget when we can be assured of our income
each month. As a student or resident community member,
you also can budget and make your offerings more con-
veniently without writing checks or remembering to bring
cash. To have your offering withdrawn directly from your
checking account, or debited to you credit card, enroll at
www.parishpay.com. Thank you for your continued
support of the ministry of the University Catholic Center.
Wednesday Carbos for Christ
Lambda Omega Alpha Fraternity invites all for
food and fellowship at 12:30 pm on Wednesdays
in the Atrium. $3.00 suggested donation. Please contact Adam
at schonsa@hotmail.com if you can help with set-up or clean-
up.
FOR SPRING BREAK
Tuesday Mar. 13
• 7 pm UGAP MT
Friday Mar. 16
• 6 pm Stations of the Cross HSC
• 6:30 pm Soup Supper ATRM
Saturday Mar. 17 St Patrick Day
Sunday Mar. 18
Only two Masses this day
10:30 am and 8 pm
• 7 pm RCIA Dismissal SF
Catholics Returning Home
The UCC will offer a six-week series entitled "Catholics
Returning Home" beginning Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30
p.m., and will continue each Wednesday thereafter. The
sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking
answers to questions about returning to the Church. If you
know someone who has left the Church, please invite them
to join us. For more information, contact Fr. Ed at 477-
9471, ext. 12, or at edcsp@utcatholic.org.
Press Release
Vision VocationMatch.com Report on Trends
in Catholic Religious Vocations
125 percent increase in the number of inquirers contacting
religious communities
19 percent increase in those entering religious life in the
past three year. For more information go to
www.vocation-network.org
Graduate Students & Professionals: UGAP
University Graduates and Professionals (UGAP) is a group
of post-college age people. We share and live the love of
Christ in community through worship, faith formation,
social service, spiritual development and fellowship. We
meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Mother Teresa Room.
Compass Bible Study!
Meeting on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm in the
Mother Teresa Room, Compass is a fun and laid-
back way to read scripture and get a little more out
of Mass. Every week we spend an hour discussing the next
Sunday’s readings and sharing our faith. We are student run,
student led, and totally low time commitment, so drop by
whenever you can. Come hang out with us this Thursday!