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!

We extend an invitation to visit the Schoenstatt Shrine on Sunday, September 22, 2013, during the hours of 9 am – 5:30 pm, to give thanks for the formal transfer of the Original Shrine in Schoenstatt, Germany from the Pallottine Fathers Community to the Schoenstatt Movement.  This wonderful surprise from God, as our Family journeys to our Centennial in 2014, was announced on May 22, 2013.  We thank the Pallottine Fathers for this great gift and pray for their community and their work.  Covenant Day blessings to all.

Sunday, September 15^th is just a few days away.  Tickets for this festive night of celebrating the Mexican traditions are still available, call 695-1400 to get yours today.  In addition to the dinner and fantastic entertainment, a variety of beautiful Mexican crepe-paper flowers in an array of colors will be sold at the event.  Take home some of the festive spirit with flowers in your choice of colors!

THE POPE CONVOKES A DAY OF PRAYER AND PENANCE FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Vatican City, 1 September 2012 (VIS)

Pope Francis: “On 7 September, in Saint Peter’s Square, here, from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. we will gather in prayer and in a spirit of penance, invoking God’sgreat gift of peace upon the beloved nation of Syria and upon each situation of conflict and violence around the world. Humanity needs to see these gestures of peace and to hear words of hope and peace! I ask all the local churches, in addition to fasting, that they gather to pray for this intention. “Let us ask Mary to help us to respond to violence, to conflict and to war, with the power of dialogue, reconciliation and love. She is our mother: may she help us to find peace; all of us are her children! Help us, Mary, to overcome this most difficult moment and to dedicate ourselves each day to building in every situation an authentic culture of encounter and peace. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us!”

Noche Mexicana

A truly enjoyable family evening awaits you on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm. The annual dinner and evening of great entertainment is a celebration of the beautiful Mexican traditions. From the lovely setting at La Hacienda de los Barrios Restaurant, 18747 Redland Road in San Antonio 78232, the delicious Mexican buffet dinner and fantastic family entertainment with mariachis, dancers and singers—including youth entertainers, it is an event not to be missed. Tickets are available at Mount Schoenstatt, 17071 Low Road, in Helotes 78023, call 695-1400. Ticket prices: $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 5-17, free for children 0-4 years.

The proceeds of this fun evening benefit the Schoenstatt Movement and are designated for new construction of a much-needed sacristy next to the Shrine. Mark your calendar and get your tickets today!