Episode 55

Current Events:

• It’s graduation season… we’ll each have a chance to channel our inner commencement speaker.  What’s your wisdom for the class of 2012?

• What you shouldn’t buy your HS graduate.  http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/902/gifts-you-shouldnt-buy-grads/

• Catholic high school withholds student diploma for Tebowing - http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/2012/05/22/catholic-high-school-withholds-grads-diploma-for-tebowing-on-stage/

• Outro for segment, the best graduation speech ever? - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI

Church News:

• The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin (CSDA), are offering scholarship sweepstakes for students for the first time. Students can now enter to win a $1,000 scholarship for Catholic School tuition from Parker School Uniforms.  Visit www.csdascholarship.com, to enter the contest, until June 15th. For more information, visit www.csdatx.org or “Like” on Facebook. By sharing their post on facebook about the contest, you will increase your chances to win.
• The Awaken Your Spirit retreat on June 23-24 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center is taking registrations. Fr. James Misko of Belton, Fr. Steve Sauser from St. Elizabeth’s in Pflugerville, and Fr. Jon Kim of St. Mary’s in Austin will be speaking throughout the retreat. The cost is $75. Email Lynda Villasana at secretary@legionofmaryaustin.org or call 512-269-0023 for more information.
• The Texas Alliance for Life Walk for Life 2012 is on Saturday, June 2. This is the pro-life walk-a-thon to raise funds to build a Culture of Life in Texas. You can walk two miles on your own or join other walkers at any of the four sites in Georgetown, Cedar Park, North Austin, or South Austin.  To register as a walker or sponser, go to texasallianceforlife.com/ the website will allow you to set up your very own Walk for Life page. There you can create personal messages, add photos or videos, and post to Facebook and Twitter. This year’s incentive prizes will include a special T-shirt for $250 in pledges, free membership in the Leadership Circle for $5,000 in pledges, and free tickets the annual Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, October 17, for pledge total in between. Have fun while helping us raise funds to build a Culture of Life in Texas. Contact Lance Peterson, the director of Financial Development at lance@texasallianceforlife.org or 512.477.1244 for any further information.

• ACNM Q2 Meet-up
• Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 7:00pm until 9:30pm
• St. William’s Parish Hall Section 2
• Join us for our second quarter meet up as we gather to network and share. The main presentation and discussion will center around Pope Benedict XVI’s call for America to lead the New Evangelization. Open to all interested in the New Media and the New Evangelization. There will be food and drinks provided.

Wildcard:

• For Greater Glory movie review. Opening day June 1. http://www.forgreaterglory.com/ - Trailor http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3KiagxENUv4

• The top ten most painful stings.  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2148089/The-10-painful-stings-planet-self-sacrificing-man-tried-150-different-varieties-science.html#ixzz1vhBIX0Cc
• Gay super heroes? - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/22/marvel-comics-gay-wedding_n_1536367.html?ref=entertainment&ir=Entertainment

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Episode 54

Current Events:

Catching up with Us

• Cristina – Fulfilled bucket list item and visited Mall of America in MN
• Chris – Welcomed new little one into the family
• Jason – Sat down with Bishop Joe Vasquez

Church News:

• Evening of Prayerful Remembrance and Intercession Interview
  • AN EVENING OF PRAYERFUL REMEMBRANCE AND INTERCESSION
  • As a community we are all touched by each child lost through abortion. St. Paul reminds us, if one member of the Body of Christ suffers, we all suffer together (Cor. 12:26).  The hidden wounds of abortion affect each of us – as neighbors, co-workers, friends, relatives, church members, or maybe even oneself.  Project Rachel of the Diocese of Austin and Austin Coalition for Life are sponsoring an Evening of Prayerful Remembrance and Intercession on May 25, 2012 from 7:30 to 9:00 PM at St. Louis Parish, 7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757. Please join us as we pray and intercede on behalf of our community, seeking forgiveness and healing in God’s merciful love.  For more information, please contact Rebecca Niemerg at 512-949-2488 or project-rachel@austindiocese.org
• A Marriage Renewal Retreat for any married or engaged couple will be on June 2 at St Williams. Fr. Peter Hopkins who specializes in marriage enrichment and family counseling will be the guest speaker. The evening will begin with the conference at 2pm, and a Mass with Vow renewal at 5pm, then Dinner and Dancing to follow. If you could learn something that would make your marriage better than ever, come learn God’s incredible plan for marriage. To register, go to the link in our show notes. http://form.jotformpro.com/form/20722934555960  The deadline date to register is May 21, contact Denise Abele at the St. Williams Office of Marriage and Family Life 512-600-8160.
• The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Austin (CCRA) will host 24 hours of worship to celebrate Pentecost May 25 from 7 p.m. to May 26 at 8 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish in Austin. There will be music and prayer throughout the 24 hours. For more information, contact Sabrina Perez at (512) 466-7669 or visit www.ccraustin.org.
• ACNM Q2 Meet-up
  • Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 7:00pm until 9:30pm
  • St. William’s Parish Hall Section 2
    • Join us for our second quarter meet up as we gather to network and share. The main presentation and discussion will center around Pope Benedict XVI’s call for America to lead the New Evangelization. Open to all interested in the New Media and the New Evangelization. There will be food and drinks provided.

Wildcard:

• Bridesmaids
• TV Cancellations – http://tvdonewright.com/2012-2013-preview/2012-2013-renewal-cancellation-chart/
• Earthquake in Nacogdoches!
• http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=752195#.T7MnKdVr0tI
• http://geohazards.usgs.gov/qfaults/map.php

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Episode 53

Current Events:

• This week I had the pleasure to sit down with Bishop Joe Vasquez of the Diocese of Austin to talk about his ad limina visit to Rome, the Diocese of Austin and his view on using new media for the New Evangelization.

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Episode 52

Current Events:

• Nebraska Assistant Football Coach Under Fire for Religious Views

Do you think that people who work in high profile jobs at public universities give up some of their right to free speech, as the ESPN Columnist would imply?

• Company’s Lawsuit could stop mandate within 3 months.
•  http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-companys-lawsuit-could-stop-mandate-within-three-months/

Church News:

• Biking for Babies is a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for pregnancy centers across the country. The ride will be starting on May 21st in New Orleans, LA. Their website is www.bikingforbabies.com. They are fundraising for 8 charities. One is our very own The John Paul II Life Center here in Austin.
• Annunciation Maternity Home will host its 10th Annual Banquet May 10 beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Helen Parish in Georgetown. Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey of the Corpus Christi Diocese will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $35 per person. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Annunciation at (512) 864-7755 or www.thematernityhome.org.

• The Assembly of Catholic Professionals is on Wednesday, May 9 at 11:30 AM. A quarterly luncheon meeting is located at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake, off of Barton Springs in Austin. Enjoy this formational opportunity to grow in faith and benefit from fellowship, networking and formation. Contact Emily Ender at emily.powers@austindiocese.org
• Have you ever wondered about all the different religious orders in the Catholic Church? What’s the difference and how do they all work? Is a Diocesan Priest and a Dominican Priest all that different? Come to Theology on Tap and find out! Dominican priest, Fr. Jairo Sandoval from St. Helen in Georgetown will be answering all the questions above plus more. Music starts at 6pm and Fr. Jairo will begin at 7pm. Theology on Tap will be on Thursday, May 10 at Pluckers in Round Rock. Contact Adrian Sanchez at adrian-sanchez@austindiocese.org

Wildcard:

• Choose Your Seatmate Via Facebook and LinkedIn
  • http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-blog/carry-on/2012/4/26/choose-your-seatmate-via-facebook-and-linkedin
• 1200 people called to Jury Duty thanks to computer glitch
  • http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/05/01/computer-glitch-summons-1200-to-auburn-courthouse/
• Women from Madrid bussed into small Spanish village to ease bride shortage.
  • http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47137604/ns/world_news-wonderful_world/#.T6GFVNUt5FQ

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Episode 51

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Current Events:

• Young ‘Millennials’ losing faith in record numbers
  • http://www.religionnews.com/faith/doctrine-and-practice/Young-Millennials-losing-faith-in-record-numbers
• Former Catholic school teacher is fired for getting an in vitro fertilization, lawsuit makes national news.
  • http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2012/04/statement-from-the-diocese-of-fort-wayne-south-bend/

Church News:

• Catholic Charities Host Open House Interview – Sarah Rose
  • Catholic Charities of Central Texas is hosting an Open House May 4, 2012 from 8:30am to 10:00am, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:00am. The public is invited to tour their new facilities at 1625 Rutherford Lane, Austin, Texas 78754. You can also meet staff members and find out more about the many programs and services Catholic Charities provides to the Diocese of Austin. For more information, contact Sarah Rose at (512) 651-6105 or Sarah-Rose@ccctx.org.
• The Assembly of Catholic Professionals is on Wednesday, May 9 at 11:30 AM. A quarterly luncheon meeting is located at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake, off of Barton Springs in Austin. Enjoy this formational opportunity to grow in faith and benefit from fellowship, networking and formation. Contact Emily Ender at emily.powers@austindiocese.org
• Theology on Tap will be on Thursday, May 10 at Pluckers in Round Rock. Have you ever wondered what the difference between a Diocesan Priest and a Dominican Priest? Fr. Jairo Sandoval from St. Helen’s in Georgetown will speak about the Orders in the church starting at 7:00pm.  Music will begin at 6:00 pm. Contact Adrian Sanchez at adrian-sanchez@austindiocese.org
• Spirit and Truth recently moved locations, it is still every Monday night, now at St. Albert the Great at 7pm. This Monday night is night of Adoration and formation. Check out the website for Spirit and Truth for more information spiritandtruthaustin.com

Wildcard:

• Which came first the chicken or the egg?
•  http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2012/04/20/well-thats-solved-then-chicken-born-without-an-egg-in-sri-lanka/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thenextwebtopstories+%28The+Next+Web+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=FaceBook
• Rural kids, parents angry about Labor Dept. rule banning farm chores
  • Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/25/rural-kids-parents-angry-about-labor-dept-rule-banning-farm-chores/#ixzz1t9iJk5JY
• Heart Attack Burger http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/23/11357034-did-heart-attack-burger-claim-a-second-victim-at-vegas-diner?lite

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Episode 50

Feedback:

• Lots of feedback
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  • Ryan
  • Phil

Current Events:

• Alabama’s proposed covenant marriage bill would make divorce more difficult
  • http://blog.al.com/wire/2012/04/covenant_marriage_would_make_d.html

• Nun Run Interview

Church News:

• Registration for the 2012 Catholic New Media Conference is now open! http://t.co/0e94OUke
  • Speakers Catholic New Media Conference 2012 Announced! http://t.co/EYH4wone
• Catholic Charities Host Open House
  • Catholic Charities of Central Texas is hosting an Open House May 4, 2012 from 8:30am to 10:00am, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:00am. The public is invited to tour their new facilities at 1625 Rutherford Lane, Austin, Texas 78754. You can also meet staff members and find out more about the many programs and services Catholic Charities provides to the Diocese of Austin. For more information, contact Sarah Rose at (512) 651-6105 or Sarah-Rose@ccctx.org.
  • Join us next week when we’ll have a special guest from Catholic Charities on to talk about the upcoming Open House.
• The Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, will be holding their 63rd Annual convention Monday, April 23 through Tuesday April 24th at the North Austin Marriott in Round Rock, TX. Bishop Joe Vasquez will be attending the banquet dinner on Monday. The registration fee is $45. Go to the adccw.org for more information.

• Interview with Heather Gardner with Austin Coalition for Life. www.austincoalitionforlife.com
  • Web: http://www.austincoalitionforlife.com
  • Email: info@austincoalitionforlife.com

Wildcard:

• Possible questions from the 2080 Census – What is your current sex?
  • http://www.npr.org/2012/04/15/150491261/the-2080-census-the-world-as-we-dont-know-it
• Did Priests really die on the Titanic?
  • http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/sacrifice-of-titanics-catholic-priests-recalled-on-100th-anniversary/
• A couple wants out of the their lease because their house is… haunted?
  • http://www.neatorama.com/2012/04/17/the-haunted-house-lawsuit/

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Episode 49

Current Events:

• Pope’s visit to Mexico and Cuba
• http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/28/world/americas/cuba-pope-visit/?hpt=wo_c1
• Plans for Holy Week
• Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday

Church News:

• CCCTX Luncheon – http://www.ccctx.org/news_view.php?id=139
• Join Catholic Charities of Central Texas for the Sixth Annual Providing Help, Creating Hope Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel on Friday, April 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• The Sixth Annual Providing Help, Creating Hope Luncheon is a great opportunity to learn about the work of Catholic Charities in Central Texas. Our event features 3-time emmy winner Lino Rulli, who is best known for XM Radio’s The Catholic Guy.
• Table sponsorships are still available. For more information, contact Karen Marker at 512.651.6132 or at karen-marker@ccctx.org.
• Theology on Tap will meet Tuesday, April 3 at La Feria on Lamar in Austin. The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) group from the University of Texas will speak on how to apply evangelization and conversion to our daily routine. Music will begin at 6 p.m. with FOCUS speaking at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Angie Harmon at angie-harmon@austindiocese.org or (512) 949-2467.
• The Ladies of Charity of Waco invite you to the 32nd Annual Easter Healing Mass and Anointing of the Sick at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 9, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 14th Street and Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas. Refreshments will be served following the service in St. Mary’s Parish Hall. For more information call 254-876-2277.

• The Cathedral Young Adults will be going on a mission trip to El  Salvador from Aug 7-Aug 15. We will be working with the Handmaidens of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Projects may include assisting the Handmaidens provide food to the people of El Salvador and construction. The cost will be $1400 airfare included. Anyone in the Diocese between the ages of 20 and 39 should prayerfully consider joining us to serve our brothers our sisters in El Salvador and our Father in heaven. Anyone who feels called to do so can attend the information session on Friday April 20th at 6:30 pm in the Donahue Center Cafeteria or contact Trenton Henrichson at Henrichson.Trenton@gmail.com  (or by phone at (979)530-2430).

Wildcard:

• Hunger Games Movie Review
• America’s Tallest Man Accepting Donations for $15k shoes
• http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/03/28/donations-help-americas-tallest-man-get-new-shoes/

• Food in Lent http://www.fisheaters.com/customslent1.html

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Episode 48

Current Events:

• Rick Santorum has consistently run in 2nd place to Mitt Romney in the Republican Primaries, even winning 10 states of his own.
• He’s been endorsed by Catholic Vote.org
• With recent loses in OH and IL, is it time to Rick Santorum to quit?
• It appears that Romney will be the eventual nominee…How do you feel about Mitt Romney?
• Tebow heads to NY… will the New York media chew him up and spit him out?
• Is NY big enough for Tebow and Jeremy Lin?
• Feds cut off clubs after cocaine, money laundering ring revealed
• http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/283754/feds-cut-off-clubs-after-cocaine–money-laundering-ring-revealed

Church News:

• Inteview with Acts of Sharing president Brian Boitmann
• http://actsofsharing.com/

• The next Catholic Business Network Meeting is set for Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 – 7:30-9am St.Williams, 620 Round Rock West Dr, Round Rock, Texas
• The purpose of the Catholic Business Network is to bring Catholic business professionals together in an effort to network and form trusted relationships based on Catholic values. Spiritual development is part of each meeting. Cost is $8 in advance or $10 at the door and includes a light breakfast. If you have questions or would like to be added to our email list, please send your information to info@catholicbiznetwork.org.

Wildcard:

• Mexican cartel says no violence during papal visit
• http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/03/18/mexican-cartel-says-no-violence-during-papal-visit/?test=latestnews
• Bizarre Vending Machinges That Actually Exist
• http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/10-bizarre-vending-machines-that-actually-exist
• Divorce Proof your marriage
• http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/120595

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Episode 47

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Double Feedback this week!

• Feedback from Facebook – Corinne Kelley
  • I am an emerging media and communications major at the University of Texas at Dallas and just want to say thanks for using the new media for the new eveangicalization!

• Petra Balkema (friends with Sean McCarney) also commented on Austin Catholic New Media’s post.
  • Petra wrote: “Hi guys and girl! Been meaning to leave you feedback, but after a very sad ‘is anybody listening’ question I decided the moment has come; so yes, I am listening, since episode 4. Almost stopped after episode 7 (lordy, Americans really think they rule the world), but then decided that it’s interesting to hear different opinions. And still happily listening. Obviously not everything is completely interesting to me, not being from ‘the area’ (:)), but even that segment is interesting, because I get to hear what you are doing. Keep it up!”
    • http://www.austincnm.com/index.php/2011/04/two-guys-a-girl-and-a-catholic-podcast-episode-7-can-you-image-what-its-like-to-sleep-with-a-chicken/
      • Episode 7 in case you are wondering what in the world we were talking about

Current Events:

• March Madness and Bracketology
• Gas prices are on the rise ($3.81/gallon national average)… Chris is on the bus
  • What would gas prices have to reach in order to substantially affect your lifestyle or habits?
• SXSW – ACNM Meetup

Church News:

• The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist will host a Benefit Luncheon March 22 at the historic Driskill in downtown Austin. The Dominican Sisters are currently teaching in three schools in the Austin Diocese. They invite the public to come and learn more about their community and its contribution to Catholic education in our country. For more information or to register, please call Sr. Elizabeth Ann at (512) 949-2436 or visit www.sistersofmary.org/austinbenefit.
• Sarah’s Hope is a free spiritual support group through the Vitae Clinic in Austin for couples struggling to conceive or have had a pregnancy loss. They will be hosting their first retreat on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schoenstatt Shrine in west Austin (225 Addie Roy Road, Austin, TX) at the Sarah’s Hope & Abraham’s Promise Retreat.
• The retreat will feature discussion on topics related to Catholic fertility issues as well as the opportunity for reconciliation and a Healing Mass with Fr. Charlie Garza from Santa Cruz Parish in Buda. A Prayer Team will be praying for the retreatants throughout the day at Eucharistic Adoration. If you are interested in being on the Prayer Team, or for more info: e-mail SarahsHopeAustin@gmail.com or call (512) 736-7334 to register for the retreat. A $30 donation is suggested to attend, and lunch will be provided.
• Monday March 26th is the Annunciation of our Lord, which is not a Holy day of Obligation this year, but if you have done the Total Consecration To Jesus Through Mary you are invited to for the first time or renew “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary.” Rosary and Mass will be offered on March 26 at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin at 6 p.m. ( with Msgr. Mike Sis), Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Martindale at 6:30 p.m., Santa Cruz Parish in Buda at 6:30 p.m. (with Msgr. Joseph Deane), and St. William Parish in Round Rock at 6:15 p.m. (with Fr. Jonathan Raia). Visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org for more information.
• Vatican Official Says There Is Great Need to Catechize Catholics
  • Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/vatican-official-says-there-is-great-need-to-catechize-catholics/#ixzz1p3z9p1yD

Wildcard:

• SXSW Fashion official or not…
  • http://www.statesman.com/life/style/fashion-arrives-at-sxsw-1326250.html
  • http://www.buzzfeed.com/katienotopoulos/best-and-worst-of-sxsw-fashion
• Encyclopaedia Britannica to end print editions
  • http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/14/encyclopaedia-britannica-to-end-print-editions/
• “Poolmaggedon” is upon us
  • http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/2012/03/thursday-poolmageddon-trial-lawyers/367846

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