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Source: Today's Catholic Newspaper Archives No. 19 | Friday, September 11, 1987

Schedule of the day on September 13, 1987:

10 a.m - Arrival Kelly Air Force Base

11 a.m. - Papal Mass

1:50 p.m. - Lunch with the Texas Bishops at Assumption Seminary

4 p.m. - Depart in Popemobile for parade in downtown San Antonio

4:30 p.m. - Catholic Charities meeting

5:45 p.m. - Departure for parade

6 p.m. - Visit to San Fernando Cathedral

7 p.m. - Depart by motorcade from Cathedral to Our Lady of Guadalupe on El Paso Street

7:15 p.m. - Visit Plaza Guadalupe

8 p.m. - Depart by motorcade for Archbishop's Residence

8:30 p.m. - Visit with Polish Americans

9 p.m. - Light meal and overnight at Archbishop's residence

Reference: Today's Catholic Newspaper | Friday, September 11, 1987

Pope Francis begins the fourth and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, as the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore welcomes the Bishop of Rome to Changi Airport. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis has begun the fourth and final leg of his 12-day Apostolic Journey in Asia and Oceania – the longest of his pontificate so far – which has taken him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these events.

• Basilica Heritage Tour
• Unesco World Heritage
• El Camino de San Antonio
• University of the Incarnate Word
• University of Texas San Antonio

As we approach the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of San Antonio and its central celebration Assembly 2024: Walking United in Christ let us contemplate “the strong foundations left by all who have preceded us” by reading about our history.

Leading up to the Assembly on October 26 and in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the diocese, Today’s Catholic Newspaper would like to hear your story! Do you have a story to share about the archdiocese, it's history, or what the local Church means to you? Submit your story using this form.

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Enjoy Jesus’ presence in the Blessed Sacrament! We invite you to gather in adoration, confession, and fellowship at St. Joseph Church (623 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, 78205 – directions) this Tuesday. Worship on the River is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you can’t join us, watch the live stream on Facebook. 

Young Adults are invited to a four-part series beginning next September 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Pius X Church (7734 Robin Rest Drive, San Antonio, 78209 - directions) titled Who We Are: The Relationships that Make Us. In collaboration between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and the Office of Young Adult Ministry, we invite you to register!

The Beyond Cana weekend provides time away, the time with your spouse, and the time with your God. The ministry prayerfully endeavors to provide life-long tools to renew and strengthen Christ-centered marriages from a Catholic perspective, with an understanding of marriage as sacrament. Scholarships available upon request and spaces are limited. Deposit of $175 due by September 23. The cost is $349 per couple which includes hotel, breakfasts, one lunch, snacks, drinks and retreat supplies. The event runs from 1 p.m., Friday and ends after 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday.

St. Pius X celebrated Grandparents Day with a school Mass and reception.

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New school building plans were unveiled and blessed at St. James the Apostle School on September 6, a new and exciting development as the school is undergoing physical renovation, with a new building rising as a sign of growth and renewal. Following a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, welcoming remarks were given by Dr. Marti West, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the archdiocese; and Jennifer Rodriguez, archdiocesan director of Stewardship and Development, spoke on behalf of the On the Way – Andale! capital campaign, which has designated $4.9 million to the project. Kim Gonzalez, associate superintendent of Capital and Construction Projects, shared some of the background on planning efforts that have already gone into the project, with groundbreaking tentatively set on the site for the spring. Construction plans were then unveiled by student representatives and the artwork was blessed by the archbishop. Closing remarks were provided by Principal Elizabeth Gonzalez.

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The Season of Creation (September 1 to October 4) encourages everyone to celebrate the gift of creation and work together for our common home. The ninth anniversary of Laudato Si’ and the Season of Creation was marked with an outdoor Mass with mariachis at Mission San Francisco de Espada on September 8, followed by a 1.5-mile, 30 minute walk to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, emphasized at the liturgy that we are called to recognize the deep interconnectedness between God, humanity, and creation, as caring for the Earth is not just an environmental issue; it is a moral and spiritual responsibility. 

In this publication:

• A Letter from the Superintendent - Back to School: Anticipating another journey in education
• New Leadership - Central Catholic High School welcomes new football coach
• Cheer Champions - Antonian Cheer squad represents their school with enthusiasm
• Central Catholic Cheerleaders - Looking forward to a thrilling season
• Hope for the Future - Make dreams come true
• Best Hail Mary Pass - From football quarterback to permanent deacon
• Tecaboca Camps - An experience in forming the whole person

To find more archdiocesan events and activities visit our website, https://archsa.org/events.

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