Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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September 8, 2023

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

Between servitude and the ability to serve there is a gap that cannot be bridged with our human weakness. By healing, the Lord releases from servitude. We need to be healthy to serve others. We must first be freed and healed to be able to serve. Jesus is the one who heals. Jesus is the Incarnate Word. With His miracles, Jesus witnesses to the power He receives from the Father. The power He receives from the Father is manifested after He has spent time in prayer. He is setting an example for us. Only through a true encounter with God we receive the ability and strength to serve. Jesus does not belong to a particular group or a single people. He is the Common Good (with capital letters), God’s gift of Himself for all humanity. We are called to heal others with the same healing we receive at the Table of the Lord, and we receive it as we give it. Let us pray for the grace to learn to heal: pray, be healed, and serve through witness of God’s Incarnate Word.

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Remembrance Mass for Those Who Have Died by Suicide | This Sunday, September 10

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In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, Auxiliary Bishop Gary Janak will celebrate a special Mass at Church of the Blessed Sacrament to remember loved ones lost to suicide and to promote healing for those who grieve their passing. In honor of a loved one, those attending will be invited to lay a flower at the altar to symbolize our commending those lost by suicide to God’s love, mercy, and care.

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Caring for Creation Outdoor Mass and Pilgrimage| This Sunday, September 10

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Offered by El Camino de San Antonio Missions, this Mass and Pilgrimage at Mission Espada encourage us to celebrate the gift of creation and work together for our common home. Let’s celebrate the Season of Creation.

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Photo of the Week

Catholic Charities and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worked together on September 2 to prepare the food pantry after a complete renovation of St. Stephen’s CARE Center. The Food Pantry has been a safe and dignified place for neighbors to seek assistance for food, clothing, diapers, and case management during a pandemic and a challenging economy. It is part of the mission of Catholic Charities to not only serve, but unite the community, to serve neighbors with Compassion, Aid, Respect, and Empowerment. Interfaith volunteers wore T-shirts which read, “I trust” from Proverbs.

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