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Schoenstatt Center Lamar
134 Front Street
Rockport, TX 78382-7800

Phone Schoenstatt Retreat Center:   361-729-2019
Phone Gift Shop: 361-729-7638

For information for the retreat center:

Sr. M. Jacinta Brunner by email: houseschoenstattlamar@gmail.com

Cell phone: 361-695-0677.

For information for retreats:

Email: schclamar@gmail.com

Masses & General Events

Currently, we do not have daily Holy Masses at our center.

*Covenant Day Celebration -every 18th of the month
10:00 am Adoration, Shrine
10:30 am Holy Mass
1:00 pm Benediction, Shrine

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Shrine is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Restrooms are open

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Our store is open during the following hours
Tuesday through Sunday

  • 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm

On Mondays the store is closed!

Contact By Phone

Phone Schoenstatt Retreat Center: 361-729-2019
Phone Gift Shop: 361-729-7638

Sr. M. Jacinta Brunner by email: houseschoenstattlamar@gmail.com or by cell phone: 361-695-0677.

Please note:
The number 361-729-1868 is not yet a functioning number for our house, but unfortunately it still appears on most caller id’s.
If you want to reach us by land phone,
it is necessary to use the number 361-729-2019.

Upcoming Events

Jan
22
Fri
2021
7:00 pm CANCELED – Silent Retreat for Mo...
CANCELED – Silent Retreat for Mo...
Jan 22 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 24 @ 2:15 pm
RETREAT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Feb
5
Fri
2021
7:30 pm Couples’ Retreat
Couples’ Retreat
Feb 5 @ 7:30 pm – Feb 8 @ 8:30 am
Couples' Retreat @ Schoenstatt Lamar
CLICK HERE to register              
Feb
12
Fri
2021
6:15 pm Membership Retreat for Mothers
Membership Retreat for Mothers
Feb 12 @ 6:15 pm – Feb 14 @ 2:30 pm
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5
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2021
7:00 pm Workshop for Mothers and Married...
Workshop for Mothers and Married...
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 7 @ 2:15 pm
Pre-registro es necesario para participar. Cupo limitado debido al COVID-19
Mar
12
Fri
2021
7:00 pm Workshop for Mothers and Married...
Workshop for Mothers and Married...
Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 14 @ 2:15 pm
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The pink candle I lit! It’s Gaudete Sunday!

Posted on December 15, 2019

December 15, 2019

Greetings from the Confidentia Shrine,

The pink candle I lit! It’s Gaudete Sunday! High point of the Advent season, reminding us to be joyful because Christmas is near! Gaudete, a personal call for us as joyful apostles, living the covenant.

In his letter to the Philippians (4:4f) St. Paul advises us: “Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again, Rejoice! Everyone should see how unselfish you are. The Lord is near. Dismiss all anxiety from your minds.”

Dismiss all anxiety!? Amidst all the still to dos on my Christmas list? Amidst the apprehension that I may lose my job? When anticipating the possible tensions overshadowing the holidays? When waiting for the results of my medical tests? When …

All of which St. Paul had no idea … or did he? We know that St. Paul endured many hardships for Christ’s sake, but he also knew that it is unbecoming for an apostle to be pessimistic, gloomy, negative, and overly anxious.

As joyful apostles we are united in a covenant of love with Mary, the Queen of Apostles. Her Advent gave her plenty reasons to be anxious: when receiving Gabriel’s message, when facing Joseph thereafter, or her parents, or the gossip of her neighbors in Nazareth. Moreover, the long journey to Bethlehem, the lack of empathy of the innkeepers, and her lack of the basic necessities to welcome her child into this world.

Mary, our MTA, knows our anxieties and she wants to transform them into opportunities to grow in a deeper love for her child. The coming ten days will give us opportunities to join her in a posada or shelter seeking. May these be occasions for us to open our heart for the divine child, the true reason of our joy!

Wishing you continued Advent joys and blessings and a truly Merry Christmas,

Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary

« Greetings from the Confidentia Shrine!
Joyful Apostles, Living the Covenant – January 2020 »

Masses & General Events

Currently, we do not have daily Holy Masses at our center.

*Covenant Day Celebration -every 18th of the month
10:00 am Adoration, Shrine
10:30 am Holy Mass
1:00 pm Benediction, Shrine

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Shrine is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Restrooms are open

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Our store is open during the following hours
Tuesday through Sunday

  • 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
  • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm

On Mondays the store is closed!

Contact by Phone

Phone Schoenstatt Retreat Center: 361-729-2019
Phone Gift Shop: 361-729-7638

Sr. M. Jacinta Brunner by email: houseschoenstattlamar@gmail.com or by cell phone: 361-695-0677.

Please note:
The number 361-729-1868 is not yet a functioning number for our house, but unfortunately it still appears on most caller id’s.
If you want to reach us by land phone,
it is necessary to use the number 361-729-2019.

Upcoming Events

Jan
22
Fri
2021
7:00 pm CANCELED – Silent Retreat for Mo...
CANCELED – Silent Retreat for Mo...
Jan 22 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 24 @ 2:15 pm
RETREAT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Feb
5
Fri
2021
7:30 pm Couples’ Retreat
Couples’ Retreat
Feb 5 @ 7:30 pm – Feb 8 @ 8:30 am
Couples' Retreat @ Schoenstatt Lamar
CLICK HERE to register              
Feb
12
Fri
2021
6:15 pm Membership Retreat for Mothers
Membership Retreat for Mothers
Feb 12 @ 6:15 pm – Feb 14 @ 2:30 pm
Only for Members of the Mothers’ League. To register online please click here  
Mar
5
Fri
2021
7:00 pm Workshop for Mothers and Married...
Workshop for Mothers and Married...
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 7 @ 2:15 pm
Pre-registro es necesario para participar. Cupo limitado debido al COVID-19
Mar
12
Fri
2021
7:00 pm Workshop for Mothers and Married...
Workshop for Mothers and Married...
Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 14 @ 2:15 pm
Pre-registration is needed to participate. Space is limited due to COVID-19
View Calendar
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  • Add to Google
  • Add to Outlook
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Rockport, Texas 78382-7800


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