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"Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all the members have the same function, so too we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually members one of another." -Romans 12:4-5
Mass Schedule
Weekday Eucharistic Celebrations:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of the Assumption
Tuesday and Thursdays
12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Assumption
Sunday Eucharistic Celebrations:
11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Assumption
9 p.m. in Guadalupe Chapel
Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation):
Thursday 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in the Chapel of the Assumption
or half an hour before each Sunday Mass.
For more information, please contact:
Maria Smith
Minister for Liturgy
Center for Life Directions; Office 145
210.436.2053
msmith6@stmarytx.edu
Chapel Choir
The Chapel Choir strives to provide an avenue for effective and prayerful worship for our St. Mary's faith communnity - through music!
Choir Rehearsal
The choir meets for rehearsals twice a week to rehearse the music for the upcoming Sunday and any other special liturgies. The choir also meets for rehearsal an hour before each Sunday Mass.
Wednesday
4 p.m. in Guadalupe Chapel
Thursday
4 p.m. in Guadalupe Chapel
Choir Sound Clips
Dios Itlazo Nantzine
The Choir sings in Nahuatl at the December 2011 Baccalaureate Mass. A hymn in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Guadalupe, translate to: O precious Mother of God, eternal Virgin, we earnestly implore thee: intercede for us. In heaven thou art in the presence of thy dearest Son Jesus Christ; for thou art there beside him.
Interested in Ministry?
Consider the gifts and interests you bring to the St. Mary's community, then consider which of the following ministries might allow you to grow in your faith and prayer life.- Hospitality Ministers are individuals who not only greet people before Mass, but also establish a welcoming presence to all our students and are able to make them feel at home and valued in the community. Typically people who can relate to others well and who can memorize make fantastic hospitality ministers.
- Lectors read reverently and joyfully at Sunday Mass. There is training at the beginning of each semester on how to effectively read Scripture.
- Eucharistic Ministers distribute the bread and the wine during communion. This is a non-intensive ministry which still allows you to take a leadership role in Sunday masses. Training for Eucharistic Ministry is also offered at the beginning of each semester.
- Acolytes act as companions to the priests at the altar. Persons hoping to serve as an acolyte should have a good understanding of the way liturgy flows and knowledge of the parts of mass. Those with a penchant for attention to detail and who have confidence in their ability to think on their feet make great acolytes.
- Music Ministers lead the community in song. If you have an appreciation for the concept of song as prayer then this ministry is for you. If interested, Maria Smith would love to have you join the Liturgical Choir!
Interested in Sponsoring a Mass?
Sponsoring a St. Mary's Mass
Any Registered Student Organization (RSO) can sponsor an 11 a.m. or 9 p.m. Sunday Mass. Typically sponsors choose their date in accordance to kicking off an awareness week of some sort; however, sponsorship of any kind is welcomed.
To learn more about the responsibility involved with sponsoring a Sunday Mass please examine the Mass Sponsorship Form and send a completed copy to Elisa Noriega (Administrative Assistant), one month before your tentative sponsorship date.
Sponsoring a Residence Hall Mass
This is especially appealing to Resident Assistants (RAs) who need to fulfill the Spirituality component for required program topics.
If interested in putting on a Residence Hall Mass, please notify
Brother Brandon K. Alana, S.M. or click here to fill out the request form online.
Interested in Sponsoring a Quad Prayer?
Geared toward getting our Greeks involved at the 11:15 a.m. Friday Prayer in the Quad, we offer the opportunity for them to sponsor a prayer in front of their letters.
If you have a specific topic or a specific week that you want to focus on, please specify on the Quad Prayer Sponsorship Form and return the form to University Ministry. Forms are available in University Ministry, please see Elisa Noriega, our Administrative Assistant.
Sunday Bulletins
Our weekly Sunday bulletin, "Our Faith Community", is printed every Sunday of the academic year while classes are in session. Check our bulletin for upcoming events and other announcements for our faith community.
