Announcements
Official Archdiocesan Pilgrimage Site for Jubilee Year 2025
Have you heard about the Jubilee Year in the Church? Do you know what an Indulgence is? Have you wondered about the Archdiocese Pilgrimage Sites and how to take advantage of all of this?? If you are curious about these things, then February’s Theology on Tap is for you! Father Leo Sanggaria, CICM, Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in La Coste will be our speaker on Thursday, February 20th at Schattenbol! Doors open at 6:30 and the talk begins at 7 pm. Please don’t miss this great opportunity to learn more about how we can get to heaven quicker!!
Capital Project—2nd Collection on Sunday, February 23rd Your donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
In observance of presidents’ day office will be closed on Monday February 17th
FRIDAY LENTEN MEALS: If you would like to host a Friday Meal after the Stations & Mass please write your name on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at the entrance of Church. Three families can sign up together to prepare the meal or call the office to check on dates available.
Jubilee Outreach Ministry If you know of a person who is homebound or an ill family member who would like to receive Holy Communion in their home and or a home visit from our Outreach Ministry please call the church office at (830) 762-4003 and provide the details or you can complete a visit request card available in the foyer of church and place in the labeled box.
Hospitality Ministry On Sunday, February 16th, the Hospitality Ministry will host its next “Hospitality Event”. Breakfast Tacos, Donuts, Coffee, and Juice will be served following the 8:00 AM Mass. Serving tables will be located on the east side of the Church.
Under the patronage of St Martha, the Hospitality Ministry welcomes new Parishioners and seeks to foster fellowship within the Parish. All Parishioners and new members are welcome! For additional info, contact Pat McGrath at (210) 863-6066 or patmcgrath45@hotmail.com.
If you have not picked up your contribution envelopes yet, they will be available at the church office. Boxes not picked up will be re-assigned to another parishioner. Please call the church office if you are coming by to get yours
Our Lady of Grace Parish is offering ministry training for parish members that would like to serve as Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion and/or Lectors. This training is for all who have not been previously trained. The training will take place on Tuesday, February 25th in the church beginning at 6:30 pm. The following schedule will be followed: 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm is for those interested in becoming Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion. Then at 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm is for those interested in becoming Lectors. If you are interested in attending this training, please call the parish office at 830-762-4003 and register your name and phone number.
¨ Friday, March 28—24 hours for the Lord (details coming soon)
Our Lady of Grace Mardi Gras Saturday, March 1st Tickets available after all Mass times or church office
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
You are warmly invited to join us for Eucharistic Adoration, a sacred time of prayer and meditation in the presence of Jesus.
When: Every Thursday, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Each hour offers a unique experience)
Take this opportunity to deepen your relationship with God through:
· Formal prayers
· Divine music
· Reflection on the upcoming Sunday readings
· Silent prayer
Experience the peace, grace, and joy of being in the presence of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome!
To join the Knights of Columbus or for additional information contact Mike McGrath, Grand Knight, email: mmcgrath1952@yahoo.com, Phone: (210) 896-4713.
Þ For an increase of peace, love and virtue….Join us in praying The Rosary, Mon—Thurs 6pm (Church)
Looking to book a venue for your wedding, quinceañera, or a party? Look no more and check us out! Our Lady of Grace has a great Parish Hall and Pavilion that you can book for a reasonable price. If interested Contact the Parish Office @ (830) 985-3357.
Place Your Ad Here and Support our Parish!
Bulletin Sponsors – If you are interested in being a bulletin sponsor with your business advertisement, please contact the church office. You can have a 2 X 2 1/2 square ad for a month with a donation of $50.00. That is to say your ad will appear in our bulletin every Sunday of that month
Our Lady of Grace Pastoral Council Members
Lidia Castillo, Teresa Vielma,
Roland Hernandez, Bonnie Tschirhart,
Tiffany Prittchet, Mark Loscano,
Raymond Martinez, Laura Center,
Rosa Milecky, Gina Zuercher,
Alyx Hackebeil, Mateo Aleman,
Suzanne Trevino
Request for Usher Volunteers!!
Our Lady of Grace’s Ushers/Greeters are in need of volunteers! With the additional Sunday Mass, we are short on Ushers especially at the 9:30 and 11:00 Mass. If you are interested in helping this important ministry and serving our Parish Community, please contact Mike McGrath at or mmcgrath1952@yahoo.com. (210) 896-4713 Thank you in advance!
VIRTUS TRAINING: login website: Virtusonline.org This is a mandatory directive for all Parishes in S.A. Archdiocese. Please see Faith Formation section for live courses or there are instructions at the entrance table at church for online courses. Thank you for being responsible in helping us be compliant with the directives of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
REMINDER ON PARKING PRECAUTIONS
We continue to be grateful for your participation at Mass. Some of you drive a good distance to share your time with us. Please be conscious where you park, if at all possible utilize the Parking Lot behind the Church (Parish Hall). Also, please do not park on the street (D’Hanis), this makes it a hazard for through traffic. Thank You !
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday 3:00 pm 7:00 pm – Main ChurchDivine Chaplet @ 3:00 PM ,then Silent Adoration
Rosary/Prayer for the Sick at 6PM
Sunday Mass Readings Reflection @ 7:00 PM
Silent Adoration @ 8:00 PM
Breaking open the Sunday readings: Let us come together to deepen our Love and Knowledge for our Sunday readings. We will meet every Thurs after Adoration (30-45 mins. each session) Please come join us!
Faith Formation News :
Reminder that there are NO Faith Formation classes this week, Sun, Feb 9th and Wed, Feb 12th. Classes will resume the following week Feb 16th, and Feb 19th, respectively.
Teens Coming 2 Christ
High School Parents, please save the date for your teens to attend a special evening of Adoration, Praise & Worship & Dinner, Wed evening, Feb 26th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, in the church and parish hall. Please encourage them to bring a friend!
Volunteers needed!
The faith formation office is currently searching for volunteers to assist with office support such as computer data entry, records management and office organizing. If you have a couple of hours a week, morning, mid-day or evening, please consider helping out in this rewarding ministry. Contact the faith formation office at 830-762-4053 or email altorres@olgtx.org
Journey of Faith (OCIA)
Interested in becoming Catholic or continuing your Catholic faith journey by receiving the sacraments? Please contact the Faith Formation Office at 830-762-4053 or e-mail altorres@olgtx.org
I will worship at your holy temple and give thanks to your name. (Ps 138:2)
