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Talks for Women- Series of Six

Posted by Mount Schoenstatt on Thursday, 21 November 2013 in News Blog

Theme: Woman as an instrument of hope for today’s world.

Tema: Mujer como instrumento de esperanza para el mundo de hoy.

Months of Dec. 2013 – May 2014

10 am – 12 noon, Mass 12 noon in the Shrine

First Tuesdays in Spanish, First Wednesdays in English

Presenter: Fr. Marcelo Aravena

Apostolic Penitentiary Decree

Posted by Mount Schoenstatt on Monday, 28 October 2013 in News Blog

The Most Holy Father, Francis, to the Most Reverend Henry Walter, Moderator General of the Institute of Schoenstatt Fathers and President of the General Presidium of the International Schoenstatt Work, having learned of the Jubilee celebrations commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the day when the Servant of God Joseph Kentenich – at that time priest of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate – who, always solicitous for the renewal of religious life, founded in Schoenstatt, near the village of Vallendar, the aforementioned Work. This occurred through an act of consecration, a covenant of love with Mary under the title of Three Times Admirable Mother, Queen and Victress.

Madrugadores 1st Meeting

Posted by Schoenstatt on Thursday, 24 October 2013 in News Blog

The 1st meeting of Madrugadores - Dawnbreakers - is this coming Saturday October 26, 2013 from 6:30-8am at our Shrine Cor Unum in Patre in Mount Schoenstatt. Males of all ages welcome.

Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller visits Schoenstatt Shrine

Posted by Mount Schoenstatt on Monday, 21 October 2013 in News Blog

On October 15, 2013, Archbishop Gustavo visited the Cor Unum in Patre Shrine, this was his first visit to a Schoenstatt Shrine. He was welcomed by Fr. Marcelo Aravena, coordinator, Deacon Tony Ludolph and the members of the Diocesan Committee and the Board. We had prayer in the Shrine and the archbishop imparted a blessing on all. Dinner and fellowship was held in the Center.

Precious Life Memorial Dedicated at Mount Schoenstatt

Posted by Mount Schoenstatt on Monday, 14 October 2013 in News Blog

The blessing of the Precious Life Memorial took place after the first Sunday Mass on October 6. Representatives of two homes for expectant mothers, including staff were present. The community donated items for newborns to benefit three of the homes providing service to expectant mothers in San Antonio. The image of Mary on the wayside shrine was blessed and also the expectant mothers and young children in attendance. A reception was held after the dedication and the baby items donated were distributed to the three homes. An image of Mary, Mother Thrice Admirable was given to each of the three facilities.

First class relic of St. Therese of Lisieux venerated at Schoenstatt Shrine

Posted by Mount Schoenstatt on Monday, 14 October 2013 in News Blog

On October 1, Feast Day of St. Therese of Lisieux, her first class relic was venerated during the morning hours. The special service began with recitation of the Rosary followed by Holy Mass. The service was well-attended. This is the second year we have a service at the Shrine to venerate the St. Therese’s relic. It may become an annual event!

Around the Cor Unum in Patre Shrine

Posted by Mount Schoenstatt on Thursday, 26 September 2013 in News Blog

On Sunday, September 22, Schoenstatt members and pilgrims gathered in the Shrine with much joy for prayer of thanksgiving for the great gift of the formal transfer of the Original Shrine to the Schoenstatt Movement. We give thanks to God, to Blessed Mother and to the Pallottine Community for this great surprise!