The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians joyfully announce the First Profession of Sr. Alejandra Treviño Fernández, Sr. Lucia Isabel Ramirez, and Sr. Desirée Regina Barron on Monday, August 5th at 10 AM CST. The Mass and reception are by invitation only and will take place at St. Pius X Church in San Antonio, TX. We ask you to join us in prayer as our dear Sisters prepare for their upcoming vows.
For those unable to attend in person, we will be live-streaming the video of the First Profession on our Salesian Sisters West Facebook page or on St. Pius X Church's YouTube channel.
First Profession RSVP
In Lieu of Gifts
You can make a one-time or monthly gift in honor of Sr. Alejandra, Sr. Lucia, and Sr. Desirée by clicking on the button below. Please specify the Sister's name so that she can be notified of your gift. If you would like to offer a gift by check or cash, you may bring it to the celebration (make checks out to the Salesian Sisters). We thank you for your generosity in supporting religious vocations.
If you prefer, Sr. Alejandra, Sr. Lucia, and Sr. Desirée invite you to participate in our Friend a Sister program. You may "Friend" Sr. Alejandra, Sr. Lucia, or Sr. Desirée, or any Salesian Sister of your choosing, and your monthly gift will support the care of our retired and infirm Sisters.
Mass at 10 AM on August 5th
St. Pius X Catholic Church
3303 Urban Crest Dr., San Antonio, TX 78209
Church parking lot on the corner of Urban Crest Dr. & Harry Wurzbach Rd.
Luncheon to follow at the church hall. Please RSVP by July 8th.
Vigil Celebration
Join us for a special vigil celebration with our Sisters who are preparing for their professions. Adoration will begin at 7pm, followed by an ice cream social.
When: Sunday, August 4th at 7pm
Where: St. John Bosco School's gym
5630 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78237 (gym entrance is off of 36th Street)
Contact
For questions regarding the celebration, please contact us at (210) 431-4999 or at dma@salesiansisterswest.org
Salesian Sisters: 6019 Buena Vista St., San Antonio, TX 78237
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Nearby Attractions
The San Antonio River Walk - As the #1 attraction in Texas, the River Walk is full of dining, shopping, and historic sites like the Alamo.
San Antonio Missions - Enjoy free admission to the four historic missions which are recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Japanese Tea Garden - Free admission, outdoor gardens located next to the zoo
The Pearl - Outdoor area near the riverwalk trail with shops and occasional weekend farmer's markets
Visit San Antonio - Check out this local website for events happening in the city