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Fulfilling the dream of a new church for St. Dominic Parish

SAN ANTONIO • Parishioners of St. Dominic Parish received an early Christmas present Dec. 19. After worshipping for almost 40 years in a building meant to serve as a temporary sanctuary, Archbishop José H. Gomez dedicated a new 19,000 square-feet limestone and oak church that can seat 800 and features a spacious plaza and statue.

Nearly 30 priests were on hand to concelebrate the liturgy in the new $5.9 million sanctuary — visible throughout the neighborhood near Ingram and Callaghan roads — with Father Eric Ritter, pastor, Archbishop Gomez, and Auxiliary Bishop Oscar Cantú. The dedication Mass marked the first time in about 20 years that a new church has been constructed inside Loop 410.

Posadas serve as reminder of the true meaning of the season

By Katherine Jass Lopez
For Today’s Catholic

During the Advent season there are many things do to do to celebrate and prepare for the coming of Christ on Christmas day; some put up Christmas Trees, others their Advent Wreaths. But amidst all the hustle and bustle of shopping, wrapping presents and looking for a great parking spot at the mall -- one of the most meaningful traditions is to participate in a posada.

On Dec. 19, the Young Adult Advisory Council of the archdiocese hosted their second annual posada for 11 retired priests resided at Padua Place. A posada tells the story of Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter as they arrive in Bethlehem and look for a place to stay before baby Jesus is born; posada means inn or lodging.

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