SPMA Update
Praying for the Beatification of Servant of God João Pozzobon
The Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate (SPMA) of San Antonio will be gathering at Cor Unum in Patre Shrine at Mount Schoenstatt on the 27th of each month to pray a special meditative rosary for the canonization of João Pozzobon, who began what is now known as the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate (SPMA).
The 27th day of every month has become a day of prayer for João Pozzobon’s Cause of Beatification as this was the day of his death. As such, we invite Missionaries to join gather with their Receivers (in person, virtually or in spirit) on the 27th of each month to pray the rosary for the intention of Pozzobon’s beatification.
For more information, please contact Frances Zunker, SPMA Diocesan Coordinator, at (210) 380-3295.
Monthly João Pozzobon Rosary at Cor Unum in Patre Shrine
On Feb. 27, a small group of Missionaries gathered at 11:30 am at Cor Unum in Patre Shrine to pray the rosary for the beatification of Deacon João Pozzobon. Joe Salas processed into the shrine with the Auxiliary Shrine as we sang “Tribute to John Pozzobon.”
On Mar. 27, despite the inclement weather, Missionary Laura de la Garza prayed the João Pozzobon Rosary at Cor Unum in Patre Shrine, while Diocesan Co-Coordinators Stephen & Frances Zunker prayed from their “Queen of Our Home” Home Shrine.
If you are interested in joining SPMA in praying for the canonization of João Pozzobon and would like a prayer card or a copy of the João Pozzobon Meditated Rosary, contact Frances Zunker, SPMA Diocesan Coordinator, at (210) 380-3295.
SPMA Welcome New Missionaries
On Feb. 1, the following individuals were commissioned with Pilgrim MTA shrines:
- Olga Quiroz, parishioner of St. Jerome (first shrine)
- Iliana Belmontes, parishioner of St. Stanislaus - Bandera (first shrine)
- Guadalupe Martinez, parishioner of St. Lawrence (Shrine for Children)
- Cindy Trevino, parishioner of St. Jerome and SPMA Treasurer (second shrine)
- Stephen Zunker, parishioner of St. Jerome and SPMA Diocesan Co-Coordinator (Shrine for the Sick)
The Pilgrim MTA Shrine for the Sick is taken to someone that is ill or recovering from surgery and left with them for 9 days. They are provided with a booklet of a novena in honor of Mary, Mother Thrice Admirable, Queen and Victress of Schoenstatt, and healing scriptures for them to pray.
The Pilgrim MTA for Children is intended for children and teenagers who take on the role of Missionaries and place themselves as instruments of the Blessed Mother to evangelize other children and teenagers. Children can participate in SPMA by forming groups under the supervision of an adult (a parent, coordinator, or perhaps a teacher in a Catholic school).
For information on becoming an SPMA Missionary, contact Frances Zunker, SPMA Diocesan Coordinator, at (210) 380-3295.
SPMA to Commission New Missionaries on April 5
SPMA will be coordinating the first Saturday Mass for the month of April, which will be celebrated by Father Rex Anthony (SPMA Moderator) on Sat., Apr. 5. After Mass, Fr. Rex will commission new missionaries. We encourage all Missionaries and their receivers to attend.
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 April 9, May 14, and June 11. 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.
SPMA T-shirts and Fiesta Medals
T-SHIRTS: $15 EACH
- Choice of white or yellow tee
- 75th Jubilee Anniversary motto “With the Pilgrim Mother, Missionaries of Hope” on the front
To order t-shirts, contact Frances Zunker at (210) 380-3295 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
FIESTA MEDALS: $12 EACH
The 2025 Fiesta medal features the MTA and 75th Jubilee Anniversary logo motto. To purchase Fiesta medals, contact Edna Salas at (210) 254-5770 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
