Welcome to The New Messenger, your weekly archdiocesan newsletter featuring messages from Archbishop Gustavo, news briefs, event previews, and updated information. The Archdiocese of San Antonio's weekly newsletter is published every Friday morning. | |
Message from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS | |
 |  | On the Commemoration of All Souls, we pray for those who have gone before us, asking God to purify and bring them to His presence in their heavenly home. Jesus calls us to carry our cross and follow Him, to die to ourselves, to let go of all that keeps us from God. This is a path not of earthly glory but of love, self-sacrifice, and complete trust in God. The narrow way leads to Heaven. We must walk it with our hearts set on the things of God. At the same time, both our life and our prayer for the deceased must be full of trust and hope in God’s mercy. The journey of the soul after death is one of purification for many, as we believe in Purgatory, where souls are cleansed before entering Heaven. It is a final preparation for God’s presence, for nothing impure can enter His sight. It is not punishment, but rather God’s merciful love refining us, preparing us to behold Him. Our prayers for the dead, our Masses, and sacrifices help these souls on their journey. United with them through the communion of saints, our prayers strengthen them, just as they intercede for us. This communion assures us that love does not end at death but continues in the life to come. As we remember our loved ones, we hold fast to the hope that in Christ, death is not the end.
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Bishop Gary Janak kicks off National Vocation Awareness Week | |
Veterans Day | November 11 | |
Veterans Day is Monday, November 11. To all the brave men and women who have served our country, Thank you for your service. | |
‘Fighting Spirit’: A Film for Veterans Day on Courage, and Faith, Under Fire | |
The headstone of Father Emil Kapaun (Photo: Courtesy of ‘Fighting Spirit’) | |
Watch a journey of healing for one former chaplain, a moving boost for the cause of Chaplain Kapaun, and a triumphant ode to military chaplains. | |
Around the Archdiocese of San Antonio | |
Pray for Peace after the Election | |
Calling all Matachines Groups | |
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All Matachines groups are invited to participate in two upcoming opportunities in December to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe.
- Saturday, December 7: The Annual Pilgrimage of San Juan Diego from Mission San Juan to Mission San José
- Sunday, December 8, 1 p.m.: The Annual Matachines Festival at Mission Concepción
Email Nicky Mata to participate or for more information.
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Community Camino | Tomorrow, Saturday, November 9, at 8 a.m. | |
You’re invited to the Community Camino with El Camino de San Antonio Missions. Enjoy a group walk along the El Camino de San Antonio Missions trail. We will meet at 8 a.m. at Mission San José and walk to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Attendees will enjoy a guided tour, fellowship with other pilgrims, and the peace and beauty of the San Antonio River trail. Free transportation is provided back to Mission San José. This is a free event, but registration is required. | |
You Can Raise Catholic Kids: A Webinar for Parents and Families | Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. | |
Raising kids to be faithful Catholics can seem like an impossible task in today's world. Join Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak as we explore the secrets of families who have successfully raised ALL of their children to a faithful adulthood. A recent study revealed the practices that enable parents to raise passionately faithful kids. The even better news? Any family can learn how to do it. Discover practices to help you encounter Christ more meaningfully at home, experience the faith as the source of the warmth in your home, and raise the next generation of Catholic adults in this dynamic and practical webinar. | |
Young Adult Series | Friday, November 15 | |
This Young Adult Series, “Who We Are: The Relationships that Make Us” is hosted by the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the McGrath Institute from the University of Notre Dame. Registration is free and is required. Dinner will be provided. The event will be held on November 15 at Oblate School of Theology in Tymen Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | |
Catholic Television of San Antonio | |
Catholic Charities’ Little Pumpkins Palooza is a free community fall festival held October 25 at the Guadalupe Community Center complete with games, activity booths, a haunted hallway, snacks, and a costume closet. | |
Photo: Veronica Markland for Today's Catholic Newspaper | |
The commemoration of all the faithful departed – All Souls Day – was observed in the archdiocese on November 2 with liturgies at three archdiocesan cemeteries. Archbishop Gustavo, presided at the Mass at San Fernando Cemetery II; Auxiliary Bishop Gary Janak celebrated the liturgy at San Fernando Cemetery III; and Holy Cross Cemetery hosted the service held by Auxiliary Bishop Michael Boulette. | |
Catholic School Spotlight | |
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School | Pleasanton, TX | |
Our Lady of Grace students choose a saint to research and learn about for All Saints Day. They dress up for Mass and present their saint. This beautiful school tradition is held every year. | |
St. John Paul II High School - New Braunfels | |
There were 22 students from the SJPII community praying for the faithful departed at St Joseph’s Cemetery. The student faith leaders added a weekly student rosary for the month of October, month of the Rosary. This November weekly, the group will be praying for the faithful departed on Wednesday's before class. | |
Discover Catholic Schools Week | November 17 - 23
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This year, Discover Catholic Schools week is November 17 - 23, designed to help schools connect with prospective families, donors, educators and community members | |
Today's Catholic Newspaper | November 8 | |
Assembly 2024 features a historic Mass, honors our history, and envisions tomorrow through dynamic presentations illuminating the archdiocese, while also offering an exhibition of treasured artifacts from the archives. | | |
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Seeking to live in sacramental communion with one another, the Archdiocese of San Antonio exists to make disciples and missionaries of Jesus Christ to prepare for the promise of Eternal Life.
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