SPMA Update
SPMA Celebrates Its Annual Renewal Day
SPMA’s Annual Renewal Day is a special opportunity for Missionaries and Receivers to come together to reflect on and renew their commitment to the Blessed Mother as her missionaries through SPMA.
More than 40 missionaries and receivers attended this year’s Renewal Day, which was held in Kentenich Hall on Saturday, Oct. 4. Along with the recommissioning of current missionaries, there were three new commissionings as well.
The Renewal Day included the crowning of our Mother Thrice Admirable, updates from SPMA Diocesan Coordinators Frances & Stephen Zunker, a special talk by Edna Salas on the Venerable Joao Pozzobon, testimonials, and a fun activity. Father Rex Anthony, SPMA Moderator, shared a special update on his trip to and experience in Brazil for the 75th Jubilee Year celebration of the Apostolate.
After the presentations and activities, everyone gathered in Cor Unum in Patre Shrine for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Participants also had the opportunity to pray the Holy Rosary together and participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation before 5pm Mass. After Mass, Father Rex led the recommissioning ceremony for Missionaries and commissioned the three new Missionaries.
The annual renewal is held every year in October and is open to all SPMA Missionaries and Receivers.
For more information, contact Frances Zunker, SPMA Diocesan Coordinator, at (210) 380-3295 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Welcome to Our Newest Missionaries
As part of the SPMA Annual Renewal on Oct.4, Father Rex Anthony commissioned three new Missionaries. Join us in welcoming:
- Dalia Gonzalez, parishioner of Sacred Heart – Uvalde
- Betty Killian, parishioner of St. Mary – Vanderpool
- Marcela Gonzalez, parishioner of St. Matthew
If you are a Receiver who is interested in becoming an SPMA Missionary or a current Missionary who would like to add a rotation, please contact Frances Zunker, SPMA Diocesan Coordinator, at 210-380-3295 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
SPMA Attends National Night Out at St Jerome
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, SPMA Diocesan Coordinator Frances Zunker and Treasurer Cindy Treviño represented SPMA at St. Jerome’s National Night Out.
New for Next Year: Covenant of Love Classes
Beginning in January 2026, SPMA will be facilitating Covenant of Love classes for SPMA Missionaries & Receivers.
The classes will take place on four Saturdays in January and February:
Jan. 24 and Jan. 31
Feb. 7 and Feb. 14
Those who complete the classes will be invited to make their Covenant of Love with the Blessed Mother in Cor Unum in Patre Shrine on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5pm.
For more information on any of these events/activities, please contact Frances Zunker, SPMA Diocesan Coordinator, at 210-380-3295 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Reminder: Schoenstatt Holy Hour Every 2nd Wednesday at St. Jerome’s
Every second Wednesday of the month, St. Jerome Catholic Church is dedicating its weekly Holy Hour and Rosary to our Mother Thrice Admirable.
Every 2nd Wednesday (unless it falls on the 13th)
St. Jerome Catholic Church
7955 Real Rd, San Antonio, TX 78263
Adoration Chapel | 6 pm-7 pm
Upcoming dates include Nov. 12 and Dec 10. SPMA Missionaries and Receivers are invited to bring their pilgrim shrines. For more information, contact Frances Zunker at (210) 380-3295 or Laura Martinez at (210) 336-8550.
