Service Organizations
Knights of Columbus Council 4183 | Tim Kolbe 830-660-3713 |
Catholic Daughters of the Americas | Dorothy Matschek 830-625-6623 |
Little Flowers | Laci-Leigh Jensen (830) 609-1606 |
Cub Scouts | Celina Garcia (210)-370-7181 |
Boy Scouts | Celina Garcia (210)-370-7181 |
St. Ann's Christian Mother's Society | Carolyn Phelan (830)-626-0803 |
Catholic Youth Organization | David Mesa (830) 832-6558 |
Catholics for Freedom of Religion | Donald Volz 830-625-4549 |
Knights of Columbus
Council #4183
Praise Be to God!
This fraternal organization of Catholic men is founded upon the principles of Unity, Fraternity, Charity, and Patriotism.
Members of Knights of Columbus Council #4183 are members of the three parishes in New Braunfels.
New members are always welcome!
This council supports Sts. Peter and Paul School and activities of the three local Catholic churches.
Activities of the Knights include:
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Business meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month
at the KC Hall on Landa Street.
The New Braunfels Knights of Columbus Council 4183 sponsors a Pro-life Mass
the fourth Wednesday of every month.
All are welcome!
Pro-life Mass Schedule:
We invite you to pray with us
Prayer for Life O Mary, bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life. Look down, O Mother upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference or out of misguided mercy. Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time. Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout their lives and the courage to bear witness to it resolutely, in order to build, together with all people of good will, the civilization of truth and love, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen Pope John Paul II Evangelium Vitae, 1995 |
The Knights of Columbus Salute
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We ask that you join us in praying the following prayer for their safety:
A prayer for Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Paramedics Oh Father, Father of us all. I ask that you watch over those who have chosen to serve as police officers, fire fighters and paramedics. Although they are often placed in dangerous and difficult situations, they choose to help Your children in need. Bless them Father. I ask for your protection for them and for you to grant them wisdom, strength and courage I also ask that you guide their daily decisions. protect them from all harm in the performance of their duties and return them safely to their families at the end of every shift. In your precious Son's name we pray. Amen. |
To learn about Council #4183 contact Tim Kolbe at 830-660-3713 or go to their website.
Be sure that you scroll down to read their newsletter
and learn about the current events of our Knights.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Established in 1974, our Catholic Daughters of the Americas organization sponsors various projects which enrich both the New Braunfels and our parish communities. Among the activities of this active parish organization are hosting an annual reception each May for area high school graduates, presenting hand-made stoles to all Baptism candidates, assisting as needed with special parish functions, and supporting many local charities.
They also host an annual style show and luncheon to support their scholarship fund which annually presents scholarships to selected graduating seniors from each of the area high schools.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday from September through May at 7 p.m. in the Family Room. All women of the parish are invited to attend.
Little Flowers
Little Flowers is a Catholic girls club that studies virtues from Scripture, The Lives of the Saints, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
As each virtue is studied, the girls earn badges which are proudly worn on a sash.
They meet on Tuesdays at 4:00 in the Family Room as they join to strengthen their Catholic faith. One core virtue is the focus of each week, a selected saint is studied each month and a related craft project is completed. The girls join in fun, fellowship and faith to draw closer to God.
The parent handbook, which is a guide for Little Flowers, follows a 4-year cycle with each group studying 7-10 virtues per year.
One group is entering its 4th year of study and this group will study the Fruits of the Spirit:
Meetings last one hour. Most of the learning takes place at home as the girls complete their study with their parents.
All young girls 5-15 years of age are invited to become members of Little Flowers!
New groups are formed according to the interest expressed by parishioners, so if you'd like your daughter to be a member of our Little Flowers, contact Laci-Leigh Jensen (830) 609-1606.
C.Y.O.
(Catholic Youth Organization)
C.Y.O. is the organization to join if you enjoy sports and are between the ages of 4 -17. It offers healthy competition in volleyball, track and basketball. Children of any religion in the community are encouraged to join. C.Y.O. is sponsored by this parish and governed by the Chancery of San Antonio. Teams play against other C.Y.O. teams from the northeast area of San Antonio.
Adult volunteers are crucial to the success of the program,
and if God has given you athletic talent,
consider volunteering your time to this ministry.
You can serve the Lord as you help His children develop their athletic talents in a Christian environment. Quite a good deal!
We need young people to participate in this program so if you are a child, or if you are the parent of a child, you are invited to become part of our C.Y.O. We anxiously wait for your arrival!
To get more information, contact David Mesa (830) 832-6558
St. Ann's Christian Mothers Altar Society
Members of St. Anne's Christian Mothers Altar Society (the Christian Mothers, as they are frequently called), join together to assist with many needs of the parish. The ladies of this organization provide for the needs of the church altar and all things associated with the sanctuary. This includes the linens, flowers and candles. Members assist with the liturgy and visit local nursing home residents. They have also accepted the role of collecting food from our parish to take to our community SOS Food Bank. (The box to place any non-perishable items you would like to contribute is located between the stairwell and elevator near St. Mary's Hall.) In addition, when special parish events are taking place, you can be assured that the Christian Mothers are helping! What a group of dedicated women!
The Christian Mothers meet at noon on the third Thursday of each month, September through May, in St. Mary's Hall at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.
For additional information, contact Carolyn Phelan 830-626-0803
Catholics for Freedom of Religion
The Catholics for Freedom of Religion (CFFR) Ministry strives to educate parishioners and the New Braunfels community about the meaning and importance of the 1st Amendment and about historical and contemporary threats to freedom of religion in America. CFFR strives to encourage and inspire all Catholics to advocate, promote and defend Catholic values in the public square. We are answering the call of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI “for an engaged, articulate, and well-informed Catholic laity … with courage to counter a reductive secularism which would delegitimize the Church’s participation in public debate about the issues … determining the future of American society.”
We sponsor educational programs, speakers, rallies, panel discussions, holy hours, parade participation, and other events. We write and publish Op/Eds and Letters to the Editor in support of religious freedom and the Judeo-Christian values that inspired and guided America's Founding Fathers. We provide materials that empower Christians to publicly exercise the religious liberty granted to us by our Creator and secured in the First Amendment.
We meet at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month in St. Mary's Hall.
For more details and information, contact Don Volz (830) 625-4549