SPMA Update
Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother National Convention
This past June, several team members of the San Antonio Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate (SPMA) attended the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother 2025 National Convention. This year’s theme was “With the Pilgrim Mother, Missionaries of Hope,” aligning with the 75th Jubilee celebration.
Our group was greeted by Sister Maria Victoria, Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother National Coordinator, and we gathered with the Pilgrim MTA Missionaries of Hope. We attended Holy Mass every day and ended every day with Night Prayer.
The topics of discussion were the Schoenstatt Shrine - Our Hope and João Luiz Pozzobon - Missionary of Hope. There was a couple from Argentina, Mariano y Maria Inez, who personally knew now Venerable João Pozzobon and shared their experience with us.
On Saturday, the convention participants traveled to the Exile Shrine in Milwaukee where Fr. Kentenich often celebrated Mass. Our own Father Rex celebrated Mass while we were there. On Sunday, the convention ended with Holy Mass an included the offering of Capital of Grace and renewal of SPMA Coordinators and Missionaries.
SPMA continues to pray for the canonization of Venerable João Pozzobon
Since February, SPMA has been praying for the canonization of João Pozzobon on the 27th of each month, which is the anniversary of his death (June 27, 1985).
If you would like a prayer card or a copy of the João Pozzobon Meditative Rosary, contact Frances Zunker, SPMA Diocesan Coordinator, at (210) 380-3295.
Reminder: Schoenstatt Holy Hour Every 2nd Wednesday at St. Jerome’s
On Wed., July 9, St. Jerome held Eucharist Adoration in honor of Mother Thrice Admirable Queen & Victress of Schoenstatt. A bilingual rosary was led by Olga Quiroz & Gloria Gonzales.
Every second Wednesday of the month, St. Jerome Catholic Church is dedicating its weekly Holy Hour and Rosary to our Mother Thrice Admirable.
Every 2nd Wednesday (unless it falls on the 13th)
St. Jerome Catholic Church
7955 Real Rd, San Antonio, TX 78263
Adoration Chapel | 6 pm-7 pm
Upcoming dates include Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec 10. SPMA Missionaries and Receivers are invited to bring their pilgrim shrines. For more information, contact Frances Zunker at (210) 380-3295 or Laura Martinez at (210) 336-8550.
