Happy Anniversary! The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament has been at Saint Joseph's Parish, Downtown, for 40 years. Come celebrate with us on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the 11:00 AM Mass. Liederkranz will be singing, and food and drink afterward at the Parish Center. No 12:30 Mass.
Today, on the solemnity of the most holy Body and Blood of Christ, is the launch of a three-year National Eucharistic Revival by the U.S. Bishops. Catechetical tools will be released periodically over the next three years to help us rediscover the beauty of the Most Holy Eucharist. The theme of the revival is: “Behold, I make all things NEW.”
Noon and 5:00 PM Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Ashes distributed following Noon Mass, at 3:00 PM, and after 5:00 PM Mass. Confession Wednesday morning from 10:30 - 11:45 AM.
Monica Lozano has been nominated for this year's Lumen Gentium award; ceremony to take place at St Dominic's on Feb 2nd. Archdiocese choir to sing. Welcome to our newest cantor Andrea Briones, and we wish Katherine Knodell the best in future endeavors. Sadly, our church was recently vandalized, and the poor box stolen. Our Parish priests are recuperating from COVID; pray for their quick recovery and health.
Mass Schedule: Christmas and New Year's Christmas Eve – 12/24/2021: 5pm & 11:30pm Christmas Day – 12/25/2021: 11am only New Year’s Eve – 12/31/2021: 5pm New Year’s Day – 1/1/2022: 11am only
New Holy Water Font dispensers have been placed at the entrance of the Church, next to the original fonts. Simply place your fingertips under the dispenser and drops of Holy Water will be dispensed.
We are now collecting toys for the children at St. PJ's home; ages 1 to 18. You can drop them off at the front of the church by St. Joseph or at the office during the weekdays. Money donations will also be accepted. See full article for more information. Also, many thanks from the St Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary for a successful Thanksgiving food drive.
"O God, grant that whatever good things I have, I may share generously with those who have not, and whatever good things I do not have, I may request humbly from those who do." ~St. Thomas Aquinas Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 8AM, no noon Mass.
The Ladies Auxiliary of St Peter Claver will begin their annual Thanksgiving food donations at the end of October, and toys for Christmas beginning November 28, so open your hearts and start planning.
Volunteers needed for Altar Society, gift shop, Faith Formation teachers, lectors, ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers. Call the office at 210-227-0126 for more information or to volunteer.
Welcome to Father Norman Bertrand Pelletier, S.S.S., M.Div., who will be formally installed Sunday, June 20, 2021 by Archbishop Garcia-Siller at the 11:00 am Mass. All are invited to the reception afterward. There will be no 12:30 Mass.
Update to COVID-19 protocols published by the Archdiocese of San Antonio. - Mase usage no longer required for the fully vaccinated or for outdoor activities. - Stay home if you are ill or symptomatic. - Continue sanitizing hands and facilities. See the attachment/link for more information.
Father Anthony Schueller, SSS, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021. Visitation at St Joseph's at 5:00pm on Monday, April 26 and Funeral Mass at 9:00am on Tuesday, April 27.
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, has determined that all of the safety measures in place, such as masks, social distancing, and regular use of sanitizing procedures, will continue until further notice.
Depending on the weather, Mass may be celebrated tomorrow at noon. There's still no heat so we may hold it at the Mother of The Americas Center. Due to the unusual and very cold weather we're having, and the hardship it has caused so many, the Archbishop has granted dispensation from fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday, as well as the ability to receive ashes during weekend Masses. Please be safe and look out for each other. God bless all of you.