Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 87: The Pope Is Still Catholic

Episode 87

Current Events:

Recap of Unofficial event
- http://www.austincnm.com/index.php/2013/03/listen-to-the-sxswi-unofficial-catholic-panels-and-keynotes/
Pope Francis’ Coat of Arms and new ring
- http://www.usccb.org/about/leadership/holy-see/francis/pope-francis-ring-pallium.cfm

Cardinal Borgolio, now Pope Francis was not a popular vote. View Fantasy Conclave results
- http://blog.ecatholicwebsites.com/fantasy-conclave-update/

Church News:

The annual Chrism Mass will be held March 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin. Bishop Joe Vásquez will celebrate the Mass.
- Dates:
  - Tuesday, March 26, 2013 – 10:30am
  - Parish: St. Vincent de Paul Parish
40 Days for Life Celebration
- To celebrate the many blessings and miracles from this campaign, we are having a celebration in the park!
- Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 3PM – 5PM
- Patterson Park – look for the 40 Days for Life banner and balloons!
- Bring family and friends for an afternoon of fun and games, snacks and prizes, and an Easter egg hunt!!
- Spread the word and invite your family, friends, and your pastor for a great afternoon celebrating LIFE!
Holy Family 5K
- Location: Holy Family’s parking lot located at 1001 Georgetown Rd. Copperas Cove, TX 76522
- Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013 RAIN OR SHINE
- Time: 6:30-7:30 am Registration 8:00 am 5K Race Start
- Run Registration:
  - $20.00 Pre-registration by Friday March 31st. $25.00 Late registration after March 31st up to the day of the race.
- Family Walk:
  - $15.00 per person, $50.00 per family and up to 4 t-shirts (any additional t-shirt $10 more)
- Register at: Holy Family Catholic Church (in the office) OR
- Online at: http://www.active.com/5k-race/copperas-cove-tx/world-youth-day-5k-race-family-walk-2013 For more information call: Rocio (520)559-4085, Terry (254)681-6655, Kristina (254)394-4271
CMD WORKSHOP – Evangelizing Youth
- The Center for Ministry Development (CMD) will be hosting a workshop at the Pastoral Center. The workshop is April 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This workshop is designed for all those whose ministries connect with youth and their families. The workshop will:
  - share the Church’s vision for the New Evangelization
  - identify trends and the current opportunities for engaging a new generation of youth and their families
  - equip leaders with skills for witnessing to God’s presence in their life
  - energize current ministry efforts through dynamic resources, practical methods, and innovative strategies
  - support leaders as they envision their parish or school as an evangelizing community
  - The cost for the workshop is $54 and includes lunch and materials. For more information or to register, visit http://scan.me/2n7dks.
Save the date for an evening with football legend and ESPN sports analyst Lou Holtz to support Catholic Charities of Central Texas. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, visit www.ccctx.org/annualbenefit or contact Karen Marker at 512-651-6132 or karen-marker@ccctx.org.
- Lou Holtz has established himself as one of the most successful college football coaches of all time. Despite never inheriting a winning team, he compiled a 243-127-7 career record that ranked him third in victories among active coaches and eighth in winning percentage. Currently, Holtz serves as a college football analyst on ESPN and motivational speaker. He speaks on overcoming seemingly impossible challenges by setting your own goals and working to achieve them. A devout Catholic, Holtz speaks passionately about how his faith has affected his personal life and career.