On December 14, 2008, feast of St. John of the Cross, we celebrated 3 professions at St. Helen's Catholic Church during the 5 PM Mass. Steve and Cindy made their first promise and Lois made her final promise. Afterward, we went to the priest's residence for a celebration.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
2009 Meeting Schedule
8:00 am | Morning prayer |
8:30 am | Mass |
9:00 – 9:30 am | Coffee social and visit with each other. Information table/sign in Prayer name box Check out/in library books Money bag/month collection dues Pick up lessons, information, etc. |
9:30 – 9:45 am | General business meeting |
9:45 – 10:30 am | Ongoing formation classes for all members, inquirers and visitors |
10:30 – 10:45 am | Short break Pass out prayer names Visitors and inquirers may leave now All other members (ASPIRANCY, FIRST PROMISE, DEFINITIVE PROMISE groups) need to stay for the next formation lesson groups. |
10:45 – 11:30 am | Break into 3 groups. The formation classes for ASPIRANCY, FIRST PROMISE AND DEFINITIVE PROMISE programs |
11:30 – 11:40 am | Classes over. Help put room back to proper place. Room and kitchen clean, etc. |
2009 Calendar
2009 Calendar: Meetings, Formation, Feast Days and Special Events
January 10, 2009: Meeting and Formation
February 14, 2009: Meeting and Formation
March 14, 2009: Meeting and Formation
March 20-22, 2009: Retreat
April 11, 2009: Meeting and Formation
May 9, 2009: Meeting and Formation
June 13, 2009: Meeting and Formation
July 11, 2009: Meeting and Formation
July 16, 2009: Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 20, 2009: Feast Day of Saint Elijah, Prophet and Our Father
August 8, 2009: Meeting and Formation
September 12, 2009: Meeting and Formation
October 1, 2009: Feast Day of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
October 10, 2009: Day of Reflection
October 15, 2009: Solemnity of Saint Teresa of Jesus
November 14, 2009: Priest Talk
November 14, 2009: Feast Day of All Carmelite Saints
December 12, 2009: Christmas Party
December 14, 2009: Solemnity of Saint John of the Cross
January 10, 2009: Meeting and Formation
February 14, 2009: Meeting and Formation
March 14, 2009: Meeting and Formation
March 20-22, 2009: Retreat
April 11, 2009: Meeting and Formation
May 9, 2009: Meeting and Formation
June 13, 2009: Meeting and Formation
July 11, 2009: Meeting and Formation
July 16, 2009: Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 20, 2009: Feast Day of Saint Elijah, Prophet and Our Father
August 8, 2009: Meeting and Formation
September 12, 2009: Meeting and Formation
October 1, 2009: Feast Day of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
October 10, 2009: Day of Reflection
October 15, 2009: Solemnity of Saint Teresa of Jesus
November 14, 2009: Priest Talk
November 14, 2009: Feast Day of All Carmelite Saints
December 12, 2009: Christmas Party
December 14, 2009: Solemnity of Saint John of the Cross
Saturday, December 13, 2008
2009 Schedule: Ongoing Formation
2009 Schedule: Ongoing Formation
Revised 01/05/2009
January: Complete Spiritual doctrine of St. Therese chp. 5/6
February: Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese chp. 7/8
March: Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese chp. 9/10 & Retreat
April: Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese chp. 11/12
May: Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese chp. 13
June: Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese chp. 14
July: Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese chp. 15
August: Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese chp. 16
September: Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese Review
October: Day of Reflection
November: Priest Talk
December: Christmas
2009 Schedule: Formation for Aspirants
2009 Schedule: Formation for Aspirants
January: Profile of an OCDS
February: Constitution
March: Lectio Devina
April: Mary and the Scapular
May: Carmelite Spirituality in Teresian Carmel
June: Retreat
July: Catechism
August: Lumen Gentium
September: Carmelite Spirituality in Teresian Carmel
October: Day of Reflection
November: Priest Talk
December: Christmas Gathering
2009 Schedule: Formation for First Promise
2009 Schedule: Formation for 1st Promise
January: Community/Growth chapter 3
February: Apostolicam Actuositatem
March: Lecto Divina
April: Counsel of Obedience
May: Counsel of Poverty
June: Retreat
July: Counsel of Charity
August: Review of Beatitudes
September: Way of Perfection
October: Way of Perfection
November: Day of Reflection
December: Christmas Gathering
2009 Schedule: Formation for Definitive Promises
2009 Schedule: Formation for Definitive Promises
January: Ascent Book 1
February: Ascent Book 1
March: Retreat
April: Ascent Book 1
May: Ascent Book 1
June: Land of Carmel
July: Land of Carmel
August: Chrlstefideles Laiei
September: Redemptoris Mater
October: Day of Reflection
November: Priest Talk
December: Christmas Gathering
Christmas Party 2008
Our December meeting was held Saturday December 13, 2008. The day started with Morning Prayer and Mass. After a short meeting, our community had its Christmas party. Enjoy the pictures!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
December Meeting
Our December meeting will be Saturday, December 13th after the 8:30 am Mass.
If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Lois at 512-863-3124.
If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Lois at 512-863-3124.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
November Meeting
Our regular meeting will be this coming Saturday November 8th after the 8:30 am Mass. Please join us for morning prayer , fellowship and the presentation. Father Paul will give us our talk followed by a short business meeting and then the team will have a short meeting.
There are no lessons to prepare. The months of October, November and December are months when we have our annual Day of Reflection, Priest talk and our Christmas gathering. We will start with our regular classes in January of 2009.
If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Lois at 512-863-3124.
There are no lessons to prepare. The months of October, November and December are months when we have our annual Day of Reflection, Priest talk and our Christmas gathering. We will start with our regular classes in January of 2009.
If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Lois at 512-863-3124.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
October Meeting
Our Day of Reflection was held on October 11, 2008. The day started with Morning Prayer and Mass, followed by Rev. John Guzaldo sharing some beautiful reflections on the Sacrament of Marriage.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Do You Have A Carmelite Vocation?
The Carmelite Study Group of St. Helen’s Church in Georgetown will be holding inquiry classes for those who are interested in Carmelite Spirituality.
Participants may observe the classes and discern if Carmel is calling them to its secular vocation.
Classes will be open from August - December 2008 and are held on the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Pawlicki Center of St. Helen’s. The next class will be held on August 9.
For more information call Lois at 512-863-3124.
Participants may observe the classes and discern if Carmel is calling them to its secular vocation.
Classes will be open from August - December 2008 and are held on the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Pawlicki Center of St. Helen’s. The next class will be held on August 9.
For more information call Lois at 512-863-3124.
2008 Meeting Schedule
Meeting Schedule
We meet on the second Satuday of each month in St. Helen's Pawlicki Center at 9:30AM. We gather for morning prayer in the church at 8:00 AM and stay for Mass at 8:30AM. We have a social gathering after Mass from 9:00 - 9:30 AM. The study group meets at 9:30 - 10:30 AM. There is a short break and then continues with a short class on the Rule of Life and a short meeting.
Once a year the group has a Day of Reflection for the members and also participates in the annual Parish Day of Reflection. The members also attend a three day silent retreat.
2008 Calendar
2008 Calendar
October 1
Feast Day - St Therese of the Child Jesus
October 11
Day of Reflection
October 15
St. Teresa of Jesus (St. Teresa of Avila)
November 8
Day of Reflection
December 13
Christmas Party
December 14
Feast Day - St. John of the Cross
October 1
Feast Day - St Therese of the Child Jesus
October 11
Day of Reflection
October 15
St. Teresa of Jesus (St. Teresa of Avila)
November 8
Day of Reflection
December 13
Christmas Party
December 14
Feast Day - St. John of the Cross
History Of Our Study Group
History Of Our Study Group
Our Carmelite Spirituality Study Group arose from the Ministry Fair held at St. Helen's in Georgetown, TX on August 2002. Prior to this, Dora Zavala, Formation Director of the San Antonio Secular Order of Discalced Carmelite Community approached Father Michael Mulvey, pastor of St. Helen's concerning the possibility of starting a discussion group on Carmelite Spirituality. Father Mulvey and Father Early OCD (Spiritual Director of the San Antonio OCDS Community) gave their permission to start a discussion group. The group was stared in September 2002 by Dora Zavala, Lois Vasquez and Paula Boyd. All three were members of the San Antonio OCDS Community. Under the guidance of Father Mulvey and Father Early the group begins studying St. Teresa's "The Way of Perfection".
Six people attended the first session and to this day the group continues to grow. The first session is open to parishioners. The second session is only for clothed members. A short meeting follows the second session.
In June 2003, our Provincial Delegate (Father John Michael Payne from Arkansas) came to visit the group. At this visit the Provincial clothed 14 aspirants. A month later Father Michael Mulvey clothes two more aspirants. These aspirants will study for two years before making their 1st Temporary Promises and three years for their Definitive Promises. The provincial also appointed a Formation Direction, President and Two Council Members. These offices have made their Definite Promises. The Provincial also recognized the group as a Carmelite Spirituality Study Group.
Our Carmelite Spirituality Study Group arose from the Ministry Fair held at St. Helen's in Georgetown, TX on August 2002. Prior to this, Dora Zavala, Formation Director of the San Antonio Secular Order of Discalced Carmelite Community approached Father Michael Mulvey, pastor of St. Helen's concerning the possibility of starting a discussion group on Carmelite Spirituality. Father Mulvey and Father Early OCD (Spiritual Director of the San Antonio OCDS Community) gave their permission to start a discussion group. The group was stared in September 2002 by Dora Zavala, Lois Vasquez and Paula Boyd. All three were members of the San Antonio OCDS Community. Under the guidance of Father Mulvey and Father Early the group begins studying St. Teresa's "The Way of Perfection".
Six people attended the first session and to this day the group continues to grow. The first session is open to parishioners. The second session is only for clothed members. A short meeting follows the second session.
In June 2003, our Provincial Delegate (Father John Michael Payne from Arkansas) came to visit the group. At this visit the Provincial clothed 14 aspirants. A month later Father Michael Mulvey clothes two more aspirants. These aspirants will study for two years before making their 1st Temporary Promises and three years for their Definitive Promises. The provincial also appointed a Formation Direction, President and Two Council Members. These offices have made their Definite Promises. The Provincial also recognized the group as a Carmelite Spirituality Study Group.
On Going Formation 2008
On Going Formation
Current:
-Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese (2008)
Completed:
-Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (2008)
-Story of a Soul, St. Therese of Liseux (2007)
Current:
-Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese (2008)
Completed:
-Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (2008)
-Story of a Soul, St. Therese of Liseux (2007)
History of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Statue
History of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Statue
We collected money from the members every month specifically to buy a statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel during our pilgrimage to Spain (Nov 2005). We kept our eyes open the whole trip and finally found a beautiful hand-carved statue in Madrid, our last stop.
We collected money from the members every month specifically to buy a statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel during our pilgrimage to Spain (Nov 2005). We kept our eyes open the whole trip and finally found a beautiful hand-carved statue in Madrid, our last stop.
The people at the hotel directed us downtown, where the best church supply stores were. They said to check especially with Belloso religious goods. Lansing, Dora, Birdie, Dave, Lois and Claire set out for the store in taxis and were dropped off close by. Even though we had the address, we had quite a time finding it. We walked up and down the block twice, then around the block, stopping at another church supply store for directions. The store we wanted was around the block, we had passed it on the wrong side of the street. What a fascinating place it was, very narrow and two stories tall, and full of beautiful hand-carved statues in all different sizes.
We knew she was the right one as soon as we saw her. She had such a lovely face that we just fell in love with her. We were a bit short and two of us split the difference. (The group collected more during the coming year and paid them back.) The transaction took quite a while. Between figuring out the final price, and trying to pay with cash and two credit cards, it didn’t seem like we would ever finish. Meanwhile, Lansing walked back to the other shop and bought his own smaller statue. He was back in plenty of time.
The shopkeeper wrapped the statue in bubble wrap, plastic wrap and lots and lots of tape, making a large handle to carry the package by. Claire wanted to carry it and the rest of the group very kindly let her. She took it through the airport in Madrid (allowing Fr. Michael to carry it part of the way, thinking maybe it would be selfish not let him), held it on the plane, got it through customs, the next flight to Austin and then the bus ride home. Thank goodness for that handle!
We have the statue at our monthly meetings. Fr. Louis lets us set her up in the church on our special feast days and celebrations. She’s such a nice addition to our group.
Prayer Requests
"Each one of you is to stay in his own cell or nearby, pondering the Lord’s law day and night and keeping watch at his prayers." - Carmelite Rule no. 10
By their daily life and, especially, by their prayers, Carmelites wish to make themselves available and to help those who suffer because of so many ills in the world, or those who wish to thank God for so many marvels. If you feel the need of our prayers, please contact Diane at Diagray@yahoo.com or 512-864-4089.
Friday, August 8, 2008
August Meeting
This Saturday August 9th will be our monthly gathering. We will have our regular discussion groups. Please join us for Morning Prayer and Mass. We will start with fellowship at 9:00 a.m. followed by a short meeting and discussion groups.
If you know anyone who would like to visit our group, please encourage them to come. Our group is open starting this month till December.
The On-Going Class will be discussing Chapter 3/4 of the Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese. The other classes will follow.
Have a great rest of the week. God bless you all.
Love/Peace
Dora Zavala ocds
If you know anyone who would like to visit our group, please encourage them to come. Our group is open starting this month till December.
The On-Going Class will be discussing Chapter 3/4 of the Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese. The other classes will follow.
Have a great rest of the week. God bless you all.
Love/Peace
Dora Zavala ocds
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