Welcome

Welcome to St. John Berchmans Catholic Church website! Please use our site to find information about our parish, including its history, mission, and available programs.

Official Church Calendar is now online and updated.  Check the Calendar tab.

We are blessed to have the privilege of serving and ministering to you and your family. It is our hope that through this website, we will be able to better serve you.

 

Please help us to support Religious Liberty.  The following was sent out by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and is endorsed by our Bishop’s Conference. 

Thanks in large part to efforts of many Catholics, last week in Washington, Rep. Diane Black and fifty other House members introduced a new bill called the “Health Care Conscience Rights Act,” H.R. 940, which would protect Americans’ First Amendment rights by providing a full exemption for all those whose religious beliefs run counter to the HHS mandate.  The bill would also protect institutions and individuals from forced participation in abortion.  Here’s a link to a video ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l07a8llNynw ) highlighting a few stories of people this bill would help.  Also, check out Archbishop Lori ( http://www.usccb.org/news/2013/13-043.cfm ) and Cardinal O’Malley’s ( http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/conscience-protection/upload/Letter_to_Congress_Cardinal_O-Malley_Mar8_2013l.pdf ) letters supporting the bill.  Can you spare a few minutes to contact your Members of Congress?  Urge them to support House bill H.R. 940 and help ensure its enactment as part of “must-pass” legislation.  Members of the House should also be asked to co-sponsor the bill.  Paste the following link: "http://capwiz.com/catholicbishops/callalert/index.tt?alertid=62485546" to call or click this link to email: http://www.nchla.org/actiondisplay.asp?ID=292 your two Senators and Representative!

Join with us in calling on Congress to protect the right of all people and groups to participate in life-affirming health care—without violating their consciences.  Please contact your Congressional representatives today and urge them to support H.R. 940 to protect religious freedom and the moral convictions of all!  For more information or to join a postcard campaign, go to NCHLA’s action alert http://www.nchla.org/actiondisplay.asp?ID=292 .  Thank you for all that you do in support of life and liberty!

Rey Feo Visits SJB School  See Events Page for Pictures

 

Mass schedule

Weekday Masses

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – 8:15AM

(No services on Thursday)

Weekend Masses

Saturday – 5:00PM
Sunday – 8:00AM (Spanish) – 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Adoration

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Every third Thursday of the month from 9:00AM-5:00PM in the chapel.

SACRAMENTS

Confession

Saturday from 4:30PM or by appointment.

Baptism

Please contact the rectory (210) 434-3247.

Marriage

Please contact the rectory (210) 434-3247 at least six months in advance of your wedding date for appropriate preparation.

Quinceaneras or Sweet 16*

*Although these are not considered sacraments, most parishioners request a Mass for these celebrations. Please contact our DRE, Rosalinda Rodriguez, at 210-434-3247 for an appointment one year in advance of your celebration date for appropriate preparation.

MISSION STATEMENT

A welcoming and liturgical community, celebrating the spiritual needs of God’s people in the Spirit of St. John Berchmans.

“My penance is to live the common life…I will pay the greatest attention to the least inspiration of God. ” (St. John Berchmans)