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Archbishop Gustavo encouraging donations to parishes and prayer requests (English) (Video)
Arzobispo Gustavo alentando donaciones a parroquias y peticiones de oración (Español) (Video)
Updates
May 21
Reopening parishes in the Archdiocese of San Antonio (English) (Video)
May 11
Archbishop Gustavo gives thanks to all custodians and cleaning personnel who are working tirelessly during these hard times (English) (Video)
El arzobispo Gustavo agradece a todos los custodios y al personal de limpieza que trabajan incansablemente durante estos tiempos difíciles (Español) (Video)
Archbishop Gustavo sends congratulations to all those who are graduating and encourages them to share their knowledge with others (English) (Video)
El arzobispo Gustavo envía felicitaciones a todos los que se gradúan y los alienta a compartir sus conocimientos con los demás (Español) (Video)
Decree from Archbishop Gustavo regarding Reopening Mass to the Public (English) (PDF)
Decreto del Arzobispo Gustavo sobre la Reapertura de la Misa al Público (Español) (PDF)
May 9
Archbishop Gustavo thanks journalists and the media for their tireless communication during this pandemic crisis (English) (Video)
El arzobispo Gustavo agradece al periodista y a los medios por su comunicación incansable durante esta crisis pandémica (Español) (Video)
May 8
Archbishop Gustavo gives thanks to the Catholic Charities and its contributors. Your contributions are greatly appreciated by the families in need (English) (Video)
Archbishop Gustavo asks for assistance for the Native American Community (English) (Video)
El arzobispo Gustavo pide ayuda para la comunidad nativa americana (Español) (Video)
May 7
Today’s Catholic report on Catholic Charities hosting Food from the Heart, a free basic needs distribution initiative, to address food insecurity and support the vulnerable in response to the COVID-19 (English) (Video)
In celebration of the National Day of Prayer, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, calls for us to come together in prayer (English) (Video)
En celebración del Día Nacional de Oración, el Arzobispo Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, nos llama a unirnos en oración (Español) (Video)
May 6
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, message on feast of St. Dominic Savio Message (English) (Video)
Arzobispo Gustavo García-Siller, MspS, mensaje de Santo Domingo Savio (Español) (Video)
May 5
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, thank you message to the Pastoral Center (English) (Video)
Arzobispo Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, mensaje de gracias al Centro Pastoral (Español) (Video)
May 4
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, thank you to Pope Francis (English) (Video)
Arzobispo Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, gracias al Papa Francisco (Español) (Video)
May 1
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS again states that the decree is in effect until May 18 (English) (Video)
El Arzobispo Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, nuevamente declara que el decreto está vigente hasta el 18 de mayo (Español) (Video)
Consecration of Families, Groups, and Individuals in the context of the Renewal of the Consectation of the United States of America to the Blessed Virgin Mary (English) (PDF)
Consagración de las Familias, Grupos e Individuos, en el Contexto de la Renovación de la Consagración de los Estados Unidos de América a la Bienaventurada Virgen María (Español) (PDF)
April 17
Letter sent to school communities by Superintendent Marti West in response to Governor Abbott’s announcement (English) (PDF)
April 16
Archbishop Gustavo extends to May 18 decree regarding changes impacting parishes in the archdiocese in response to COVID-19 (English) (PDF)
Archbishop Gustavo extends to May 18 decree regarding changes impacting parishes in the archdiocese in response to COVID-19 (English) (Video)
El Arzobispo Gustavo extiende hasta el 18 de mayo el decreto sobre los cambios que afectan a las parroquias de la arquidiócesis en respuesta a COVID-19 (Español) (PDF)
El Arzobispo Gustavo extiende hasta el 18 de mayo el decreto sobre los cambios que afectan a las parroquias de la arquidiócesis en respuesta a COVID-19 (Español) (Video)
April 13
Calling all Catholics in the Archdiocese of San Antonio: #EasterLightsSA from 8 PM on April 11, Holy Saturday, and through May 31, Pentecost Sunday (PDF)
Invitación a todos los católicos en la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio: #EasterLightsSA De las 8 PM del 11 de abril, Sábado Santo, y hasta el 31 de mayo, Domingo de Pentecostés (PDF)
Archbishop prays for the homeless, the vulnerable, and the poor (Video)
El Arzobispo Gustavo reza por las personas sin hogar y los más vulnerables durante estos tiempos de incertidumbre (Video)
Archbishop Gustavo sends his gratitude, appreciation, and prayers to all Parish staff who work behind the scenes as secretaries, maintenance, bookkeepers and more (Video)
El Arzobispo Gustavo envía su agradecimiento, aprecio y oraciones a todo el personal parroquial que trabaja tras bambalinas, como las secretarias, el personal de mantenimiento, los contadores y otros (Video)
Catholic Charities of San Antonio is helping to serve many people in our community, especially the poor, the vulnerable, and the sick. We thank you for all you do in this time of need (Video)
Caridades Católicas de San Antonio ayuda a servir a muchas personas en nuestra comunidad, especialmente a los pobres, los vulnerables, los enfermos. Les damos las gracias por todo lo que hacen en este tiempo de necesidad (Video)
April 9
Easter Vigil Worship Aid, Saturday, April 11 (PDF)
Good Friday Worship Aid, Friday, April 10 (PDF)
Holy Thursday Worship Aid, Thursday, April 9 (PDF)
Archbishop Gustavo thanks all health workers in the city of San Antonio, throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio and around the world (English)
El Arzobispo Gustavo agradece a todos los trabajadores de la salud en la ciudad de San Antonio, a lo largo de la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio y alrededor del mundo (Español)
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, this triduum is to understand a deeper meaning in communion and with God. May we be one with Jesus during this Easter season, Archbishop Gustavo says (English)
Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo y Sábado Santo; este triduo es para comprender un significado más profundo de la comunión con Dios y entre nosotros. Que seamos uno con Jesús durante este tiempo de Pascua (Español)
Watch The Passion of Christ (Friday, April 10 at 10:30 AM and 7 PM) and celebrate Easter Mass (Sunday, April 12, 8 AM English, 10 AM Spanish) with us on Spectrum Cable Channel 15, Facebook and/or YouTube
April 7
Chrism Mass Worship Aid, April 7, 2020 (PDF)
Catholic Charities: Updated programs offered (PDF)
Governor Abbott issues executive order impacting Catholic schools
Archbishop Gustavo message of support to Catholic school teachers (English)
Mensaje de arzobispo Gustavo de apoyo a los maestros de escuela católicos (Español)
March 31
Archbishop Gustavo extends to the beginning of May decree regarding changes impacting parishes in the
archdiocese in response to COVID-19 (English) (PDF)
Archbishop Gustavo extends to the beginning of May decree regarding changes impacting parishes in the
archdiocese in response to COVID-19 (English) (Video)
Arzobispo Gustavo extiende hasta inicio de mayo el decreto
sobre cambios que afectan parroquias de la Arquidiocesis en
respuesta a COVID-19 (Español) (PDF)
Arzobispo Gustavo extiende hasta inicio de mayo el decreto sobre cambios que afectan parroquias de la Arquidiocesis en respuesta a COVID-19 (Español) (Video)
Call to action from Archbishop Gustavo and the TCCB regarding contacting Congressional representatives about the CARE Act and other Small Business Administration legislation and regulations that impact non-profit organizations and religious entities (English) (PDF)
Call to action from Archbishop Gustavo and the TCCB regarding contacting Congressional representatives about the CARE Act and other Small Business Administration legislation and regulations that impact non-profit organizations and religious entities (English) (Video)
Llamado a la acción del Arzobispo Gustavo y el TCCB con respecto a contactar representantes del Congreso sobre la Ley CARE y otras leyes y regulaciones de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas que afectan a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y entidades religiosas (Español) (PDF)
Llamado a la acción del Arzobispo Gustavo y el TCCB con respecto a contactar representantes del Congreso sobre la Ley CARE y otras leyes y regulaciones de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas que afectan a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y entidades religiosas (Español) (Video)
March 26
Archbishop Gustavo blessing for Health Care Professionals (English) (Video)
Arzobispo Gustavo bendición para profesionales de la salud (Español) (Video)
March 25
Archbishop Gustavo prays the Our Father in unity with Pope Francis (Video)
Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Annunciation Message (English) (PDF)
Mensaje de Anunciación de la Conferencia Católica de Obispos de Texas (Español) (PDF)
March 24
Statement of Archbishop Gustavo regarding the death of St. Luke's Church employee (PDF)
Archbishop Gustavo announces that Pope Francis has asked us to unite in praying the Our Father on March 25th at noon (English) (Video)
El Arzobispo Gustavo anuncia que el Papa Francisco nos ha pedido que nos unamos para rezar el Padre Nuestro el 25 de marzo al mediodía (Español) (Video)
March 21
Archbishop Gustavo message for Youth Spectacular (English) (Video)
Mensaje del Arzobispo Gustavo para Youth Spectacular (Español) (Video)
March 20
Decree update from Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, MSpS, in English and Spanish (PDF)
Decree update from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, in English and Spanish (Video)
Message from Father Jonathan Felux in the archdiocesan Vocations Office (Video)
March 19
Archbishop Gustavo prays the rosary in unity with Pope Francis (Video)
Today's Catholic "Behind the Scenes" during rosary of Archbishop Gustavo (Video)
Message from Catholic Charities President/CEO J. Antonio Fernandez (Video)
March 18
Special Discovering Our Faith with Archbishop Gustavo CTSA program on COVID-19 (Video)
Twitter message from Archbishop Gustavo
March 15
La Santa Misa with Archbishop Gustavo from San Fernando Cathedral (Video)
Message from Archbishop Gustavo about cancellation of Special Needs Mass (Video)
March 13
Decree from Archbishop Gustavo regarding COVID-19 restrictions (PDF)
Decree from Archbishop Gustavo regarding COVID-19 restrictions (Video)
Letter from School Superintendent Marti West to Catholic School Families (PDF)
Mass and Parish Live Streams
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Blessed Sacrament: Daily Mass, 8 AM; Sunday, 9 AM (English); Sunday, 11 AM (Spanish); Wednesday (Holy Hour, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet), 6 PM
Christ the King: Saturday 5 PM; Sunday 10 AM
Church of the Good Shepherd Schertz: Monday and Wednesday-Friday 11:30 AM
Divine Providence: Sunday 9 AM (Spanish); Sunday 12 PM (English)
Holy Rosary-San Antonio: Sunday 10 AM
Holy Trinity-San Antonio: Sunday 11:15 AM (English); 1 PM (Spanish); Mass Videos will also be on their website
Immaculate Conception Mission Marion: Monday and Wednesday-Friday 11:30 AM
Mission Conception: Sunday 10:00 AM (Bilingual) from the Blessed Sacrament Academy Chapel
Mission San Jose: Sunday 11 AM (Bilingual); Monday-Thursday 11 AM
Notre Dame-Kerrville: Sunday 9 AM (Bilingual)
Our Lady of Guadalupe-Helotes: Monday-Saturday: Daily Mass at 12 noon; Tuesday noon (Spanish), 5 PM (English); Sunday Masses: 9 AM (English), 12 noon (Spanish); All live-streamed to Facebook and and then uploaded to website
Prince of Peace: Sunday 10 AM (English); Sunday 11 AM (Spanish)
Sacred Heart-San Antonio: Sunday 10 AM
Sacred Heart-Floresville: Sunday 1 PM
San Antonio Byzantine & Melkite Catholic Outreach: Sunday 10:30 AM
San Fernando Cathedral: Sunday 8 AM (Facebook or CTSA Spectrum Channel 15)
San Juan de los Lagos Parish & Shrine: Sunday 8 AM
Shrine of Padre Pio: Daily 9 AM
St. Ann: Monday-Friday 5:30 PM; Sunday 10:30 AM (Bilingual)
St. Andrew-Pleasanton: Sunday 10 AM
St. Anthony Catholic Student Center-UTSA; Links to the YouTube stream will be posted on their website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
St. Anthony Mary Claret: Monday-Friday: 8 AM; Weekend: 11 AM, 12 PM (Spanish), 6 PM
St. Anthony de Padua: Monday-Friday 9 AM; Saturday 5 PM; View all on Facebook or on their website
St. Benedict: Saturday 5 PM
St. Bonaventure: Sunday 8:30 AM (English); Sunday 10:30 AM (Spanish)
St. Clare: Sunday 7 AM
St. Dominic: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM; Saturday 5 PM
St. Francis of Assisi: Sunday-Friday 10 AM (English); Sunday: 11:15 AM (Spanish); Thursday 11:00 AM (Spanish); Recorded videos posted on website
St. George Maronite: Daily 12 PM
St. Gerard: Daily Recordings will be posted at 10 AM; All will be posted on Facebook, YouTube, and their website
St. Helena: Sunday 10 AM
St. Jerome: Sunday 11:30 AM; Daily 9 AM
St. Joseph-Honey Creek: See Facebook for mass times or on their website
St. Joseph-South San: Sunday 9 AM (Spanish)
St. Lawrence: Sunday 9 AM (Spanish); Sunday 10:30 AM (English)
St. Luke: Saturday 6 PM
St. Margaret Mary: Saturday 1 PM (English); Saturday 2:30 PM (Spanish)
St. Mary Magdalen: Sunday 9 AM (Spanish); Sunday 10:45 AM (English)
St. Matthew: Videos will be posted to website
St. Paul: Monday-Friday 11:30 AM (Spanish); Monday-Friday 3:00 PM (English); Sunday 9:45 AM (Spanish); Sunday 11:30 AM (English)
St. Peter the Apostle-Boerne: Monday-Friday 8 AM; Sunday 11 AM (English); Sunday 12:30 PM (Spanish); Benediction service Monday and Wednesday 9 AM
St. Rose of Lima
St. Timothy: Daily Monday-Thursday 7 PM; Friday 6 PM; Saturday 6 PM
St. Vincent de Paul: Sunday 12 PM (English) and 2 PM (Spanish)
Additional Resources
Emergency Housing Assistance from the City of San Antonio
Dr. Mitch Finnie, Board member of Catholic Charities, demonstrating the proper way to wear a face mask (Video)
Senior services provided by HEB
QuickGuide: How to Live stream your Mass for Free with an iPad and free app (PDF)
QuickGuide: How to Live stream your Mass to Facebook with your mobile phone (PDF)
Tips for parishes to live stream Mass from Luis Tellez from Prince of Peace Catholic Church (Video)
Today's Catholic March 20 Edition featuring COVID-19 coverage
Prayer Card from Archbishop Gustavo to Our Lady for those suffering due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (English) (PDF)
Prayer Card from Archbishop Gustavo to Our Lady for those suffering due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (Spanish) (PDF)
Catholic Charities' response to COVID-19
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops COVID-19 material
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