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THE LEGION OF MARY of the Del Rio Catholic Community is sponsoring a ROSARY MAKING WORKSHOP Come learn to make Rosaries Free Supplies—Everyone Invited Friday, May 22, 2015 5:30 pm Pray the Rosary followed by Workshop 510 Wernett Street St. Joseph Church Parish Hall 

Letter to the Editor, Faith leaders denounce family detention On March 26 a letter was sent to the President signed by 80 faith leaders representing churches, synagogues, and faith-based organizations in the U.S. detailing t heir concerns about family detention centers in this country housing Central American women and children and calling for other alternatives to family detention. The letter was signed by high ranking members of the clergy including: U.S. Catholic Bishops, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, National Hispanic Evangelical Coalition, Jewish Leaders, Christian Reformed Church North America, Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and United Church of Christ. The letter stated, “We believe this practice to be inhumane and harmful to the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of this vulnerable population.” The letter cited a recent decision by the U.S. District Court in Washington D.C., which issued an injunction halt...

Letter to the Editor, Portraits in U.S. House During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint meeting of Congress on March 3, 2015 he mentioned the image of Moses – Hebrew prophet and lawgiver. He stated, “Facing me right up there in the gallery, overlooking all of us in this chamber is the image of Moses. Moses led our people from slavery to the gates of the Promised Land. And before the people of Israel entered the land of Israel, Moses gave us a message that has steeled our resolve for thousands of years. I leave you with his message today, "Be strong and resolute, neither fear nor dread them.''   There are 23 marble relief portraits over the gallery doors of the  House Chamber  in the  U.S. Capitol  which depict historical figures noted for their work in establishing the principles that underlie American law.   The portraits were installed when the chamber was remodeled in...

St. Joseph and Our Lady of Guadalupe – Del Rio On March 22, the Legion of Mary of the Del Rio Catholic Community began their special day at the 10:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by their Spiritual Director Father Antonio O. Moreno at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church; with the active and auxiliary Legion of Mary members processing into Church with their banner. After Mass Father Moreno gave a special blessing to all the active and auxiliary members who were in attendance. Then at 3:00 p.m. the Acies ceremony and reception was held at St. Joseph Church Parish Hall. The Acies ceremony is the annual consecration to Our Lord Jesus Christ through the intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Approximately 70 active and auxiliary Legion of Mary members attended. The bilingual ceremony began with the opening hymn “Ave de Lourdes” followed by the Legion of Mary prayers with the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary and then Father Moreno gave a presentation on the mea...

Friday, April 17 at 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Hall All married and engaged couples  are invited to attend this month  as we come together for Couples Game Night!!! The Covenant of Love Date Nights is a ministry provided to the couples of our parish to help enrich and support Catholic marriages. Attendees will discover Gods plan for marriage, as well as gain practical tools to build a stronger and more joy-filled marriage. This is a perfect time to bring or invite another couple who would also like to enrich their marriage. A love offering be taken for the St. Joseph Covenant of Love Ministry Contact Albert and Kristina for more information about the Covenant of Love, 830-734-5861 or 830-734-4792 albert_kristina@stx.rr.com

T Letter to the Editor, Pope Francis will visit U.S. Pope Francis, who became the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in 2013, will visit Washington, D.C., New York, and Philadelphia this fall.  Last year, Pope Francis confirmed that he would be coming to the U.S. for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia this September and that he would canonize the founder of California’s first missions, Father Junipero Serra, whose statue is among those in the U.S. Capitol. The World Meeting of Families is a global Catholic event that seeks to support and strengthen families.  Pope John Paul II founded the event in 1994, and it takes place every three years.  The Philadelphia gathering will take place September 22-27.  The World Meeting of Families will discuss the mission of the family in the Church and in the world by focusing on the theme, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive”.   People are being called...

It was "an extraordinary moment," said filmmaker Roma Downey of a cross just appearing in a blue sky over Morocco as a crew was filming "A.D. The Bible Continues." The TV series begins Easter night on 12 News. "A.D." continues where the mega-popular "The Bible" series left off. Downey and her husband, Hollywood producer Mark Burnett ("The Voice" and "Shark Tank"), are co-producers of the new series. Their original "The Bible" drew millions of viewers around the country,. "A cloud showed up in the perfect shape of a cross," and everyone started taking out their iPhones and snapping pictures on the filming location, Downey said. They couldn't help but think that it was a "blessing of God for the project we're doing," said Downey.

St. Joseph ACTS Men's English Retreat will be held on May 28 - 31, 2015 at Camp Eagle. Registration will be April 8 - 10, 2015 at St. Joseph Parish Office.

  THE LEGION OF MARY of the Del Rio Catholic Community is sponsoring a ROSARY MAKING WORKSHOP Come learn to make Rosaries Free Supplies—Everyone Invited Friday, April 10, 2015 5:30 pm Pray the Rosary followed by Workshop 510 Wernett Street St. Joseph Church Parish Hall    

‘A.D.: The Bible Continues,’ an NBC Mini-Series On April 5, Easter Sunday night, NBC broadcasts the first installment of “A.D.: The Bible Continues,” a 12-episode follow-up to “The Bible" A.D. The Bible Continues  is a triumph! It tells the riveting story of the very beginning of the Church with reverence, excitement and brilliance. This series not only captures our attention but also our hearts as we trace the steps of those who first walked in the way of Jesus. While  A.D. The Bible Continues  dazzles the eye, it also engages the imagination. The narrative recounts how, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, a small band of men and women witnesses to the Risen Lord set out to change the world. The mission endures today and people everywhere can find both drama and inspiration in this telling of the story of the Church, her origins, mission and timeless challenge.  A.D. The Bible Continues  helps us recover the wonder of the ongoing Christian adventu...

(Email received) Hope you are all as blessed as I was by this story. There once was a man named George Thomas, pastor in a small New England town. One Easter Sunday morning he came to the Church carrying a rusty, bent, old bird cage, and set it by the pulpit. Eyebrows were raised and, as if in response, Pastor Thomas began to speak.... "I was walking through town yesterday when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging this bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were three little wild birds, shivering with cold and fright. I stopped the lad and asked, "What do you have there, son?" "Just some old birds," came the reply. "What are you going to do with them?" I asked. "Take 'em home and have fun with 'em," he answered. "I'm gonna tease 'em and pull out their feathers to make 'em fight. I'm gonna have a real good time." "But you'll get tired of those birds sooner or...

About the Movie A dozen different souls—all moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christ … even if they don't believe it. Yet. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. This stirring new film from the creators of God's Not Dead is in theaters now. More than a movie, it's a question we all must answer in our lifetimes: DO YOU BELIEVE?

Based on the best-selling book by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, the film re-tells the amazing story by charting the political and historical conflicts that led to The Crucifixion. Here's when you can watch the three-hour television event this Easter weekend: Good Friday, April 3 at 7 pm and 10 pm CT Easter Sunday, April 5 at 7 pm  and 10 pm CT

Dear little handmaids and friends, I asked one of our little handmaids, Carrie Perreira, if she would write something about her devotion to the Divine Mercy of Jesus, and this was her beautiful response: Happy Palm Sunday, Cami: Thank you for the opportunity of allowing me to express my reflection about the Divine Mercy Chaplet concerning my devotion and daily commitment of practicing it. I hope it is enlightening, inspiring and excites participation.  Let me know your thoughts or any changes you feel that are necessary. Again, thank you for allowing me to share a part of my Catholic journey. Carrie D. Perreira a Little Handmaid of Our Sorrowful Mother DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION What are we to do with the grace given to us freely to be a member of the true Church established in the world by Our Lord Jesus, the Son of God?  When so many of our loved ones and others we know are lost wandering in the world caught up in the snares of that old ser...