Shrine of St.Padre Pio Catholic Church

Just an Update
I have mentioned this in our parish bulletin, yet, as some do no read the bulletin, whether in printed form or on the website, I am sending this out to keep our parish population informed on this new incentive we will begin in the month of March.
One of our endeavors is to eradicate our debt ASAP. This is like a ‘dark cloud’ hanging over our head that has been ‘chipped away at’ for the past several years. I would like to stop ‘chipping away at it’ and ‘bury’ the note! I know this is a big challenge, but if those who are not using Give Central are willing to accept the special packet of envelopes that will be mailed out within the next couple of weeks, and do what you can to make a monthly donation for this objective, I think we can retire this debt sooner than 2025, which is the year the note must be paid off.
My question to you is: why wait and ‘string’ this out for another three years? That being the case, the project of working to build a permanent church will be prolonged until that debt is retired. By then I will be almost 82 years old, and God knows when my mind will ‘shut down’ and begin to ‘play games’ with me!
As I have mentioned time and time again, that monthly note of    $27,000.00 is being met, but how wonderful it would be if we could put that money aside for more important things-not just the construction of the Shrine, but hopefully to expand out parish staff that is presently ‘stretched’ to the limit, but are reaching and surpassing my expectations as they meet their daily office demands and ministries to our parish community.
So, I would be most appreciative if we can unite our efforts in achieving the prepare a ‘solemn burial liturgy’ for the restful end of a debt we have been paying on since the construction of our present facility and the land we own.  
The envelope packet of six specially mark Debt Reduction envelopes will have your parish number so we can credit your account in our computer program that tracks all your contributions.
Thank you for reading this note, and an ‘advanced’ thank you for your participation. Each month we will report these donations as we summarize our monthly income and expenses.
Msgr. Pat
 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULE
(Please read carefully which program your child will attend)
Kinder- 5^th Grade   -  Wednesdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm
     EDGE Middle School (6^th-8^th grades)-  Mondays 6pm-7:30pm
High School LifeTeen (9-12^th grades)- Sundays 5pm-6:30pm
Confirmation I (9^th Grade): Sundays  4pm-5pm
Confirmation II (10^th Grade): Sundays 4pm-5pm
FIF (Foundations in Faith) OR RCIA Adapted for children grades 3-12th:                                         (To complete Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
      Tuesdays6pm to 7:15pm
** All Sacramental second year classes will require parent meetings**


DESCRIPCION DE CLASES Y HORARIO
(Lea atentamente a qué programa asistirá su hijo)
Kinder- 5t^o grado:  miércoles 5:30p- 6:30p
           EDGE (6^to – 8^vo grado):  lunes 6p-7:30p
LIFETEEN (9^o – 12^o grado) domingos 5p-6:30p
Confirmación I (9^o grado): domingos 4p-5p
Confirmación II (10^o grado): domingos4p-5p
FIF (Bases de la Fe) y/o RCIA Adaptado para niños (Grados 3-12):                              martes 5:45pm-7:00pm 
Para completar los Sacramentos de Iniciación: Bautismo, Eucaristía, Confirmación
** Todas las clases sacramentales del segundo año requerirán juntas con los padres**
 

This is an online form to join the Knights of Columbus.  

For new members click "No Degree".  For council number:  13704.
To join KofC. This is a short ceremony and they must register. https://www.kofc.org/apps/resources/invitation-en.pdf


Este es un formulario en línea para unirse a Caballeros de Colón.

Para miembros nuevos, haga clic en "Sin título". Para el número de consejo: 13704.
Para unirse a KofC. Esta es una ceremonia corta y deben registrarse. https://www.kofc.org/apps/resources/invitation-en.pdf
 

Council #13704

Meets every first Thursday of the month from 6:45 - 8:00 pm
at the church.

 
*Interested in finding out about the Knights of Columbus?  We are looking for a few good Catholic men to join our ranks.  Please contact any current Knight to talk about joining us or visit our website www.KofC13704.org



 

Knights Dues 2021

“The year 2020 has been nothing short of interesting. Fortunately, 2021 is fast approaching. This also means it is time for dues for the upcoming fiscal year to become due. Therefore, starting December 15th, we will be sending out alerts to your e-mail address on file. We will NOT be mailing letters. This is in effort to save the Council money since we are currently not receiving any revenue through fundraising efforts. If you can please verify your e-mail is correct in our Council's system by logging into your www.kofc.org account. If it is correct, please let us know. If you are needing it changed, please attempt to change it. If you cannot, please send me an e-mail at gengenbacher.s@yahoo.com and I can update the e-mail for you.

We will be sending billing e-mails out monthly. You can pay by check, cash, or on-line. Please see the information below.

Please send your cash or checks to:

Steven Gengenbacher

438 Thelma Drive
San Antonio, TX 78212

(Please make checks payable to Knights of Columbus Council 13704)

-or-

You can pay for your upcoming dues on-line at:

https://spp-knights-of-columbus-13704.square.site/product/kc-card-1yr/16?cs=true

Again, please keep an eye on your e-mails mid-month starting December 2020. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via e-mail or text (210) 883-4703. 

Thank you and God bless,

Steven Gengenbacher
Financial Secretary
Council 13704 - Shrine of St. Padre Pio
San Antonio, TX”