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Saint of the Day — Saint Anthony Mary Gianelli
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Anthony grew up in a poor but pious family in a small farming village in Lombardy, Italy. The owner of his family farm paid for Anthony's seminary education because he was such a promising student. He was very young for ordination and required a special dispensation, however he was ordained in 1812 and served as a parish priest, and eventually founded several religious communities, some of them short-lived. | |
Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus | Solemnidad del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
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“Cuando Israel era niño, yo lo amé,
y de Egipto llamé a mi hijo, dice el Señor.
Yo fui quien enseñó a andar a Efraín;
yo, quien lo llevaba en brazos;
pero no comprendieron que yo cuidaba de ellos.
Yo los atraía hacia mí con los lazos del cariño,
con las cadenas del amor.
Yo fui para ellos como un padre
que estrecha a su creatura
y se inclina hacia ella para darle de comer.
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The Holy See - Pope Francis | |
Pope asks prayers as he writes on Sacred Heart | |
Antoine Mekary | Aleteia | Michael 1952 | CC BY 2.0 | In this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart, Pope Francis confirms that he will release a document on this devotion in September. | |
Message from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS | |
 |  | Let us bring to mind our brothers and sisters in places where Christians face severe persecution. Despite the threat of violence and death, they continue to worship and proclaim their faith. Their resilience and steadfastness are living embodiments of the spirit of power, love, and self-control. Similarly, the plight of migrants and refugees fleeing persecution for their faith reminds us of the cost of discipleship. They leave everything behind, driven by the hope of practicing their faith freely and finding safety for their families. Their journeys are perilous, yet their faith remains unshaken, inspiring us to be more compassionate and supportive of those in need. Closer to home, we find everyday heroes in parents and guardians who instill Christian values in their children despite societal pressures. Their quiet, persistent efforts to nurture faith and integrity in their families are profound acts of courage and love. They embody the spirit of self-control and dedication in their daily sacrifices. How can we stir into flame the gift of God within us? How can we support one another in our faith journeys? We are reminded not to be ashamed to witness to our Lord. Fed by the Bread of Life, we must stand firm in our faith. Our love for Christ must be evident in our actions. This includes caring for the weak, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and supporting those who have lost their livelihoods. This is made possible as we embrace the discipline of prayer, scripture reading, and the sacraments. Let us pray constantly for one another. Let us offer words of encouragement and support to those who are struggling, reminding them of the power and love of God that dwells within them.
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Mission Arts Experience at the Padre Margil Pilgrimage Center | June 15 | |
El Camino de San Antonio Missions and the University of the Incarnate Word invite children and families to the first-ever Mission Arts Experience at the Padre Margil Pilgrimage Center (directions) on Saturday, June 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This free event includes guided exploration of Mission Concepción, a World Heritage Site founded in the 1700s, and guided arts activities including visual art, sculpture, song, drama, dance, poetry, or spoken word. | |
Annual Catholic Girl Scout Twilight Camp | June 24–28 | |
The Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting invites all Girl Scouts going into first grade or older to the Annual Catholic Girl Scout Twilight Camp June 24–28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Oblate Renewal Center Marian Mission Hall (directions). The theme is “Walking with the Saints” where girls will learn about a different saint each day. Registration per girl is $40 for the week or $12 for individual days. Girls in first through third grade must be accompanied by an adult. Parent volunteers are welcome. To register, email catholicgs@gmail.com. The registration deadline is June 17. | |
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. | |
Archdiocesan presbyteral appointments for 2024 | All appointments effective July 1 | |
Catholic chaplains of the Normandy invasion | |
Flickr | Colorized by Aleteia | While thousands of troops faced stiff Nazi resistance, priests were with them to offer spiritual care and moral support. | |
Catholic Television of San Antonio | |
Veronica Markland | Today's Catholic Newspaper | The faithful of the archdiocese gave witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist during a feast of Corpus Christi procession through downtown San Antonio on June 1 following the 5 p.m. Mass at San Fernando Cathedral. More than a quarter million flower petals were placed in the path of pilgrims in Adoration of the Lord through praying and singing. | |
Veronica Markland | Today's Catholic Newspaper | A Mass of thanksgiving on June 1 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church celebrated the completion of Cycle 6 of the spiritual director formation program from St. Peter Upon the Water: A Center for Spiritual Direction and Formation. Presider at the liturgy was Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, with concelebrants including Bishop Michael Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo, Auxiliary Bishop Michael Boulette, and pastors of the Cycle 6 participants. Certificates were presented to Leticia Alvarado; Lorraine Barela; Joseph Centeno; Deacon Joseph Cordova; Craig Cowley; Margaret Daily; Angie O. Garcia; Josefina Guajardo Garza; Juan Garza; Dee Ann Hernandez; Javier Hernandez; Leticia D. Huerta; Meghan Hunter; Julio Laguette; Rose Milecky; Father Jordan Milligan; Catherine Anne Morrow; Jeremy Olson; Alejandro Orbezo-Elizaga; Carolyn Parinello; Mary Jo Perley; Robert Quiñones; Sister Maria del Rosaria Resendez, OVISS; Sister Judy Scheffler, SSND; Letitica Sifuentes; Gabriela Terrazas Seyffert; and Karla Yen. | | |
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Issue Highlights:
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Memorial Day Masses: San Fernando II and III, Holy Cross cemeteries host liturgies
- Religious Jubilarians: Beauty of living the Gospel and following Christ to the full.
- New Deacons: Help in carrying out the Church’s mission of evangelization
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