The election will be held the weekend of September 25/26 to replace outgoing members, Kim Zuberbueler & Lexus Haecker. Please consider nominating yourself or another parishioner. The nomination form may be dropped in the weekend collection basket or mailed/delivered to the church office this weekend or next weekend. More details are included on the form. If you have any questions about the qualifications of a nominee, please contact Father John
“First Wednesday of the Month Lunch” after the noon Mass. Everyone is invited for food and fellowship. An enchilada lunch will be served. The RSVP sign-up sheet is in the entrance of church or you may call the church office by Noon Monday, August 30th. Meal by donation. Desserts welcome.
Parish Ministry Formation is a faith building enrichment for all adults at all levels. These courses provide ongoing formation for all ministry leaders, and those currently or seeking to serve in a ministry (catechists, lectors, retreat teams, prolife leaders, etc.). A new group is being formed and starting courses in English and Spanish at three locations on September 11 and 18. The seminars will be held at the Shrine of Padre Pio; St. John the Evangelist, Hondo and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pearsall. Courses can also be taken online. Contact Elizabeth Ortiz at (210) 734-1989 or at [email protected]. Additional information is available on our website under Faith Formation or call the office.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on this 1st Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. Anointing of the Sick will be available at the end of Mass on each First Wednesday.
This Sunday at the 9:00am Mass, the St. Rose Society will celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Rose of Lima, their patron saint. The Mass intention is for the living and deceased members of the St. Rose Society. Following the Mass everyone is invited to the hall for donuts and coffee provided by the St. Rose Society. Our CCD Faith Formation youth will also start their first day of classes on Sunday, so please join us to celebrate St. Rose of Lima and to welcome back our youth as they begin a new year of faith formation.
Pastoral Council Nomination Forms are included with the bulletin. The election will be held the weekend of September 25/26 to replace outgoing members, Kim Zuberbueler & Lexus Haecker. Please consider nominating yourself or another parishioner. The nomination form may be dropped in the weekend collection basket or mailed/delivered to the church office within the next two weeks—by Sept. 5th. More details are included on the form. If you have any questions about the qualifications of a nominee, please contact Father John
September 1st, “First Wednesday of the Month Lunch” after the noon Mass. Everyone is invited for food and fellowship. An enchilada lunch will be served. The RSVP sign-up sheet is in the entrance of church or you may call the church office by Noon Monday, August 30th. Meal by donation. Desserts welcome.
Parents will meet in St. Thomas Hall this Sunday, 8/15, to meet the catechists and learn how you can help your children this year. Registration: The registration form is available on our website under Faith Formation as an electronic form or a downloadable form or in the foyer of the church. Please call the office with any questions. Classes Begin 8/22
For those who remain in prayer on your charitable involvement for this year’s Appeal, we invite you to consider in prayer making a gift in any amount that you are able. The Archbishop’s Appeal is a ministry of our Catholic community. The ministries supported by your gift work to evangelize people in our faith and aid the most vulnerable in our community. To learn more about the impact of your gift, visit the Appeal webpage at https://www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal/2019-appeal-ministry-impact-stories or call the Office of Archbishop’s Appeal at 210-734-1604.
Catechists will meet after the 9:00 AM mass on Sunday in St. Thomas Hall to prepare for the new year of faith formation. Parents will meet in St. Thomas Hall next weekend, 8/15, to meet the catechists and learn how you can help your children this year. Registration: Help us know how many books to buy. If your child will be attending classes this coming year, please fill out the registration form. The electronic form is available on our website under Faith Formation, as well as a downloadable form. Please call the office with any questions. Classes Begin 8/22
Thank you for your commitment to the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the Archbishop's Appeal for Ministries, Resilient in Faith & Service. We are more than half way through this year's Appeal and, thanks to you, we have had so much participation! (75% of our Parish membership has so far committed.) As in Mark 12:42; "But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents"; the widow gave of her only means; but she "Participated" with what little she had. Your participation is important; any amount will help supplement the ministries of the Appeal in the Archdiocese of San Antonio and our Parish community. If you have not already committed to this year's Appeal, please consider doing so this weekend. Envelopes are in the entrance of church and you may drop it in next week's collection basket or mail it directly to the Appeal address on the envelope. God bless you for your prayers, your consideration and for your "PARTICIPATION!" If you have any questions, please contact Trudy Steele in the church office, 830-644-2368; or Judy Petsch, 830-644-2460.