Mass attendance is still at 75% capacity. All attendees must wear a mask covering nose and mouth and maintain 3 feet apart from others, unless it is a family of the same household.

Welcome to St. Henry's Catholic Church!

WELCOME BACK!

We are open for Mass Celebration but only at 75% capacity!

Archdiocese of San Antonio Precautions for Returning to Mass

Guidelines for Mass Attendees

As we prepare to return to public celebration of Mass, here are some guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of our local Church.

1. If you are feeling ill, stay safe at home. We highly encourage those who are vulnerable and people with underlying medical conditions continue to participate in Mass via Parish live stream: www.ArchSA.org/covid-19#livestreams Mass from San Fernando Cathedral will continue to be broadcast on CTSA on Spectrum Channel 15, Roku, Amazon Fire, Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo. Find details here: www.ArchSA.org/pastoral-ministries

2. Wash hands thoroughly before coming to the Church.

3. Wear a face mask before entering the Church and throughout the Mass.

4. Bring hand sanitizer, your own missal or other Mass aids.

5. Always maintain 3 feet between you and others.

6. Follow the instructions of the ushers as you enter and leave the Church.

Communion. Persons should come forward in a single communion line in the aisle designated at three-foot intervals. Masks should be worn in the communion line and then lowered while in line before approaching the Communion Minister. After communion the mask should be raised immediately. Communion will be received in the hand only.

Sanitation. All parishes will be sanitizing pews, entrances, restrooms, and all other facilities used regularly.

Attendance Capacity. Because seating is limited due to social distancing, you may be asked to attend at another time or view Mass by live streaming.

More details can be found on our website: www.ArchSA.org/mass-guidelines

We appreciate your prayers, time, and monetary support as we grow together in God. As such, we are proud to introduce our new online giving program called GiveCentral.

Online Giving: https://www.givecentral.org/location/952

Text to Give: https://www.givecentral.org/admin/text-to-give-setup

For prayer requests: https://www.givecentral.org/short-form/952

CCD Registration: https://sthenrysatx.org/_modules/form.php?id=26

SUPPORT ST. HENRY BINGO NIGHTS AT MARBACH BINGO

TIME/DATE: 5:00pm-8:15pm and 8:30pm-10:30pm every

Tuesday; Saturday 4:30pm-8:30pm

LOCATION: Marbach Bingo 7014 Marbach Rd. SATX 78227.

All Covid 19 Pandemic Precautions are being taken at the Bingo Hall!!

A Message from Fr. Bob

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY.

JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU: A Sunday to grow in faith in Jesus and in God’s mercy toward people.

Faith in Jesus: Even though the other 10 apostles told Jesus that they had seen the Risen Lord Jesus, Thomas would not believe. Jesus said to Thomas, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Do you believe in what was written about Jesus in the Gospels and the Bible? Has this touched your heart and mind? Do you trust that Jesus is with you every day if you call upon Him? If you believe that Jesus is truly sent from God, the Son of God, and your Savior from your sins, then you are begotten by God (given a new birth by God). You can really experience an inner “new birth” through Jesus if you put Jesus first in your life! As you exercise this faith in Jesus daily, you “conquer the world.” You have the strength with Jesus to overcome (conquer) anything that you might face in life. Our world badly needs more people who have this new birth and know the power to conquer the world through Jesus!
God’s Mercy toward People: When Jesus appears to the apostles he says “Peace be with you…Receive the Holy Spirit…Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them.” We only come to true peace when we face our sins (including our lack of trust in Jesus, like Thomas), and receive God’s forgiveness. When I was 17 years old I was so moved that God forgave me of my sins, and of my lack of putting Jesus first in my life and trusting Him daily, that I began to have more compassion and mercy toward others. The early Church community was so moved by Jesus in their hearts and minds that they all worked together for the good of everyone. They reached out to anyone who was in need whether spiritually or financially.

Let us be a Church community that actively reaches out to serve others with the mercy of Jesus…AND…let us be a community of faith that believes that with Jesus we can “conquer the world.” We can get through any troubles and challenges that we face. JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!

Mensaje del Pastor

SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE PASCUA: DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA.

JESÚS, EN TI CONFÍO: Un domingo para crecer en la fe en Jesús y en la misericordia de Dios hacia las personas.

1) Fe en Jesús: Aunque los otros 10 apóstoles le dijeron a Jesús que habían visto al Señor Jesús resucitado, Tomás no creyó. Jesús le dijo a Tomás: "Bienaventurados los que no vieron y creyeron". ¿Crees en lo que se escribió sobre Jesús en los Evangelios y la Biblia? ¿Ha tocado esto tu corazón y tu mente? ¿Confías en que Jesús está contigo todos los días si lo invocas? Si crees que Jesús es verdaderamente enviado por Dios, el Hijo de Dios y tu Salvador de tus pecados, entonces eres engendrado por Dios (Dios le dio un nuevo nacimiento). ¡Realmente puedes experimentar un “nuevo nacimiento” interior a través de Jesús si pones a Jesús primero en tu vida! Al ejercitar esta fe en Jesús a diario, "conquistarás el mundo". Tienes la fuerza con Jesús para vencer (conquistar) cualquier cosa que puedas enfrentar en la vida. ¡Nuestro mundo necesita urgentemente más personas que tengan este nuevo nacimiento y conozcan el poder de conquistar el mundo a través de Jesús!

2) La misericordia de Dios hacia las personas: Cuando Jesús se aparece a los apóstoles, les dice: "La paz sea con ustedes ... Reciban el Espíritu Santo ... A quienes perdonen los pecados les son perdonados" Solo llegamos a la paz verdadera cuando enfrentamos nuestros pecados (incluida nuestra falta de confianza en Jesús, como Tomás) y recibimos el perdón de Dios. Cuando tenía 17 años estaba tan conmovido que Dios me perdonó mis pecados y mi falta de poner a Jesús primero en mi vida y de confiar en Él todos los días, que comencé a tener más compasión y misericordia hacia los demás. La comunidad de la Iglesia primitiva estaba tan conmovida por Jesús en sus corazones y mentes que todos trabajaron juntos por el bien de todos. Se acercaron a cualquiera que estuviera necesitado, ya fuera espiritual o económicamente.

Seamos una comunidad de la Iglesia que se esfuerza activamente por servir a los demás con la misericordia de Jesús ... Y ... seamos una comunidad de fe que cree que con Jesús podemos "conquistar el mundo". Podemos superar cualquier problema y desafío que enfrentemos. ¡JESÚS, EN TI CONFÍO!