Adult Ministries

ACTS

The ACTS weekend is presented by Catholic lay people with the support of clergy and a spiritual director.  The goals of the weekend retreat are to strengthen your faith, to renew yourself spiritually, to build purpose in your prayer life and to build lasting friendships with your church community. Click on "ACTS" for more information.
Contact: Danny Padron, Staff Coordinator (210) 478-5006

Consolation Ministry

The Consolation Ministry provides presence and assistance when a loved one is dying and assists families when a loved has died. Members of the ministry meet with families to prepare the liturgies, to make arrangements for receptions and to walk with those who are grieving. Please contact Bruce Orey at (210) 478-5036

Counseling

Counseling is a growth process in which a professional journeys with you as you seek comfort, understanding, and insight. A deepening of self-knowledge through therapy, the exploration of alternatives and the development and practice of coping skills, all from a Christian perspective, help to facilitate this process. Counseling services offered include individual, couples and family counseling; group sessions for adolescents, singles and couples; grief counseling; behavioral skills; pre-marital preparation and counseling; life in the older years.
For appointment contact: Shiela Warren (210) 478-5097

Covenant of Love

The Covenant of Love encourages couples to understand the purpose of the vocation of marriage. Participating couples realize how to successfully and joyfully live out their duties and responsibilities as Christian spouses. Click on "Covenant of Love" above for more information.
Contact: Diane Sowell, Staff Coordinator (210) 478-5035

Family Retreats

The parish family retreat offers families the opportunity to break away from the "busyness" of life and spend time in prayer, conversation, relaxation, and recreation. The retreat is held at the H.E.B. foundation camp in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and it is open to our entire parish community.
Contact: Danny Padron, Staff Coordinator (210) 478-5006

Mental Health Ministry

Support group for those or those having loved ones experiencing mental health issues. Through prayer, support, education, and resources we can help our loved ones lead an emotionally healthier life. We can overcome and reduce stigma one individual,
one family and one community at a time.
Contact: Mary Ann Moquin, RN, BSN (210) 296-6361

Respect Life

People of Life, People for Life

Today the gift of life is threatened in countless ways. Those who are most vulnerable, rather than receiving the protection they deserve, are all too often seen as a burden and as expendable. As new attacks on human life continue to emerge, we can be tempted to despair, but Christ instead offers us unfailing hope.
Contact: Deacon Scott Sowell 210-683-7201 or email deaconscottstmatts.org

Spiritual Direction

Are you looking for ongoing spiritual guidance in your life? Have you considered meeting with a spiritual director? Several Catholic, trained, experienced directors are listed on the link. They are available to pray with you, challenge you, and help you to see how God is calling you and loving you every day.

Support Groups

Cancer Support Group
Those who are fighting the battle of cancer do not have to fight alone. The Cancer Support Group stands with friends, relatives and loved ones in mutual supportive fellowship. Meetings  are held on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Contact:  Ray Baird, RN (210) 561-0581
 

Widow & Widower: Coping with Loss

Consolation Ministry
Contact: Bruce Orey 210-478-5036

Mental Health Group

Mental Health Ministry
Contact: Mary Ann Moquin 210-296-6331
 

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Singles Groups

Singles 40+:   Group meets on Thursdays in the McDonald Family Center
                          Room 106 at 7:00 pm
 
SCOTS:          Contact: Susana Rodriguez (210) 861-4767

YC3

Young Catholic Christian Community (YC3)
Are you looking for a Catholic group that can support you in living a committed Christian life in today's world? Young men and women, single and married, who are committed to God and wish to be part of a dynamic community are welcome to attend. Our focus is learning more about our faith and Church and in building up our bonds of friendship and community life. We provide a variety of spiritual, educational, social, recreational, and service activities. For those 25 to 40 years of age.
Contacts:  Tracy Garcia, (210) 478-5011, tgarcia@stmatts.org