Dear Schoenstatt Family and Friends:

This SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH we want to get together as a Movement to discern towards the final decision about building a Shrine for our MTA in the Diocese of Austin. This is an important moment in the history of our Movement in Austin and I would like to encourage all, no matter how involved you are, to come and be a part of this milestone for our local Family. This will be the ONLY ONE opportunity to say your yes to this project.

If we have a positive feedback from the community, I think the Movement is ready to move forward with the project with you all's commitment and support. Wouldn't it be nice to come soon and visit our Blessed Mother in her Shrine here in Austin? We'd like to hear from you and you need to hear from us.

Again, here is the invitation for this comming Sunday:

"On Sunday, January 24th we want to come together for a *Day of Discernment* concerning our Bethlehem Shrine in Austin. Everyone's presence is called for, so that as a movement we can discuss, discern, and pray towards a united answer to the questions surrounding the building of our Shrine. The schedule is so far set for 10-5, including mass and lunch. Please attend what you can! (and feel free to bring the kiddos!)".

Program:

9:30 AM Continental Breakfast/Opening Prayer/Introduction of the Day
10:00 Talk about the Original Shrine in Schoenstatt and the Daughter Shrines
10:30 Presentation about the history of the Movement in Austin
11:00 Presentation from the Diocesan Committee about the life of the Movement today
11:30 Presentation from the Movement's Board about the State of the Movement
12:00 Potluck Lunch
1:30 PM Prayer service for Reconciliation and time to implore the Holy Spirit for the discernment process
2:00 Questions for discernment by groups
3:00 Plenary meeting
4:00 Closing Mass

We count on your presence. United in the Covenant,

Fr. Jesus Ferras, ISP
Schoenstatt Movement of Austin