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. | |
Saint of the Day - Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi
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Image: Ecstasy of Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi | Alessandro Rosi | |
Catherine de’ Pazzi was born into a noble family in Florence in 1566. The normal course would have been for her to have married into wealth and enjoyed comfort, but Catherine chose to follow her own path. At 9, she learned to meditate from the family confessor. She made her first Communion at the then-early age of 10, and made a vow of virginity one month later. At 16, Catherine entered the Carmelite convent in Florence because she could receive Communion daily there. | |
Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time | |
Hermanos míos: No murmuren los unos de los otros, para que en el día del juicio no sean condenados. Miren que el juez ya está a la puerta. Tomen como ejemplo de paciencia en el sufrimiento a los profetas, los cuales hablaron en nombre del Señor. Llamamos dichosos a los que supieron soportar el sufrimiento. Ustedes han oído hablar de la paciencia de Job y ya ven el final que le dio el Señor, porque el Señor es compasivo y misericordioso. | | | |
The Holy See - Pope Francis | |
Visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Verona | |
Message from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS | |
 |  | Just as it is essential for us to have a mother, God decided to have a Mother Himself. God chose Mary, to take flesh through her in the Incarnation. Similarly, the Church is described as a Mother, carrying out a maternal task on behalf of Jesus for every believer. Pope Francis describes Mary’s role as one who remained steadfast in faith and encouraged the apostles after the Resurrection. Mary’s presence in the Church is seen as essential for remembering Christ and responding to the needs of others. While Mary is not the Church herself, she represents the maternal aspect of the Church, guiding and nurturing believers as a mother does. Mary’s role as Mother of the Church is central to the Christian faith, guiding and supporting believers in our journey with Christ, who is at once the Son of God and the Son of Man. Reflecting on the example of Mary can deepen our spiritual life and strengthen the bonds of unity within the Church community. Ultimately, the Church needs to look at Mary to place herself before the mystery of who we are called to be as the Lord’s Body and as Mother.
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Student Art Exhibition at the El Camino Campus | Starting May 27 | |
El Camino de San Antonio Missions & the Department of Catholic Schools invite you to the Catholic Arts & Academic Competition (CAAC) Student Art Exhibition! We invite you to this special exhibition where you can enjoy our student’s artwork and learn more about the Catholic Missions Heritage. The exhibition will be held in the Padre Margil Pilgrimage Center and will run from Monday, May 27 – Friday, July 26. The Pilgrimage Center (263 Felisa Street, San Antonio TX 78210 - Directions) is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed Sunday. | |
Archdiocesan Feast of Corpus Christi Mass & Procession | June 1 | |
Celebrate 5 p.m. Mass with Archbishop Gustavo at San Fernando Cathedral (115 Main Plaza, San Antonio TX 78205 - Directions) followed by a Eucharistic procession. Give witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist! All clergy, religious, and laity are invited to join as the visible Body of Christ in the joyous archdiocesan-wide Feast of Corpus Christi procession following the liturgy and proceeding through downtown, led by the archbishop. | |
Summer Formation for Adults serving in Youth Ministry | June 15 – July 17 | |
In collaboration with the archdiocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry, the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry and Service is hosting a five-week Parish Ministry Formation designed for those serving in ministries with middle school and high school youth. It will be hosted at the Mexican American Catholic College (3115 West Ashby Place, San Antonio TX 78228 – Directions) and registration is open. | |
A century and a half of faith | |
The 2024 Archdiocese of San Antonio Official Catholic Directory | Limited Amount! | |
SELLING FAST! The directory includes: Parish information and Mass schedules; updated clergy assignments and a listing of religious orders and organizations; sections dedicated to archdiocesan, educational and health services; and information about priests, deacons, brothers and women religious. Pick up your order at the Pastoral Ministry Center or have it shipped to you. Click here to order yours today. Need more information visit our website or contact Mandy Franco at mandy.franco@archsa.org or 210-734-1610. | |
Catholic Schools High School Graduations | |
Archdiocesan presbyteral appointments for 2024 | All appointments effective July 1 | |
Deacon candidates called to be apostles, prophets, evangelists | |
Deacon candidates are Regina Avila, Carlos D. Barrera, Jr., Estevan Bautista, Ebelio Fuentes, Ovidio Yzaguirre Garcia, Mark David Henson, Matthew Laijas, Antonio Leven, Jr., David Plata, Roel S. Quiroga, Santiago Sánchez, Adrian R. Soriano, John Trevino, Mark Alan Urby, Enrique Villegas, and Philip A. Villanueva. Their wives taking part in the ceremony were Cecilia Avila, Sherry Barrera, Patricia Bautista, Graciela Fuentes, Leticia Muniz-Garcia, Patricia Henson, Victoria Leven, Martha A. Plata, Carmen Quiroga, Milliam Guisti Sánchez, Jennifer Soriano, Linda Castillo-Trevino, Julie Urby, Blanca Villegas, and Carol Villanueva. Photo: Veronica Markland | It was a moment of great joy and grace for the Church as 16 deacon candidates committed themselves to the service of the Gospel and the people of God with the support of their wives and families during a recent vespers service and Oath of Fidelity for the ordination of the permanent diaconate. | |
Catholic Television of San Antonio | |
Veronica Markland | Today's Catholic Newspaper | Catholic Television of San Antonio aired live on May 18 from St. Mark the Evangelist Church the presbyteral ordination of Father Rafael Becerra, Father Rafael Lopez-Negroni, Father Man Nguyen, Father Ottmar Tovar-Alamanza and Father Jordan Rojas, OFM Cap, by Archbishop Gustavo. | |
Veronica Markland | Today's Catholic Newspaper | The archdiocesan Pentecost Vigil Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Holy Spirit on May 18. During the liturgy, Archbishop Gustavo, the presider, called the children and young adults present at the church to gather in front of the altar so that the congregation could pray that the Lord would guide them in their life choices. | |
Today's Catholic Newspaper | Next Issue: June 7
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Issue Highlights:
- Thomas Mengler: Presidential tenure a culture of excellence at St. Mary's.
- Deacon Candidates: Profession of Faith, Oath of Fidelity taken in anticipation of ordination.
- St. Andrew, Pleasanton: Seventy five years of life and faith celebrated by service and example.
- Pope on Mother's Day: Let us pray also for mother's in heaven.
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