Our Mission began shortly after the ordination of Rev. Dr Marcus R. Tinajero to the Priesthood of the Polish National Catholic Church. After being ordained, the bishop tasked Rev. Marcus, along with Cleric Robert, to begin a mission in the San Antonio Area. Trusting in Our Lord, and acknowledging obedience to his Bishop, Rev. Marcus began to establish the mission church of St. Jude the Apostle PNCC.
After utilizing many resources in finance, ecumenical dialogue, and ministry, St Jude the Apostle, PNCC had a temporary home at San Pedro Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, TX. After some time of having services there, St. Jude the Apostle PNCC found another temporary home with All Saints Episcopal Church in Pleasanton, TX. Presently, St. Jude the Apostle PNCC continues to seek a permanent residence. Your donations are greatly appreciated, and we pray you can assist.
We cordially invite you to join us for Holy Mass on Sundays at 8AM in Spanish and 1PM in English at 1435 Oaklawn Dr. Pleasanton Texas, as well as during the week. Additionally, we offer a live stream of our Mass on YouTube at @StJudeTheApostlePNCC, and we encourage you to connect with us online.
St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church is part of the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC), which was founded in 1897 by Bishop Francis Hodur to serve Polish nationals. Our parish in San Antonio was established by Fr. Marcus R. Tinajero, Ph.D., Cleric Robert Grizzell, with the blessing of our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. John E. Mack and Prime Bishop Anthony Mikovsky, to address the diverse needs of the Hispanic community and the broader population of San Antonio.
As a congregation, we uphold Catholic faith and traditions, recognizing the validity of all seven Sacraments alongside the Roman Catholic Church (with whom we are in dialogue via canon 844.2). Our Masses are conducted in both English and Spanish, fostering inclusivity within our community.
We engage in various spiritual practices, including praying the rosary, conducting novenas, and holding benedictions. The Holy Eucharist is administered through intinction (host is dipped in wine and placed on the tongue) ONLY, allowing congregants to receive the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ in a manner that respects individual preferences for kneeling or standing.
Our devotion to Our Lady, the Blessed Mother (Guadalupe & Częstochowa), and the saints serves as a guiding example of Christian living.
Finally, as a jurisdiction, we welcome married men into the priesthood, allowing for the ordination of married priests from other apostolic churches, and permitting them to ascend to the role of bishop. Also, priests and deacons may be ordained before or after marriage, and divorced individuals are also welcome to receive and participate in the Sacraments, including holy communion. Our governance is led by our Prime Bishop, with the Church headquarters located in Scranton, PA, and we encompass five dioceses across the U.S. and Canada, along with parishes in Norway and Italy.
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Los invitamos cordialmente a unirse a la Santa Misa, los domingos a las 8am en espanol y 1pm en ingles. ubicado en la 1435 W. Oaklawn, Pleasanton Texas, así como durante la semana. Además, ofrecemos una transmisión en vivo de nuestra misa en YouTube en @StJudeTheApostlePNCC, y los invitamos a conectarse con nosotros en línea.
La Iglesia Católica San Judas Apóstol forma parte de la Diócesis de Buffalo-Pittsburgh de la Iglesia Católica Nacional Polaca (PNCC), fundada en 1897 por el Obispo Francis Hodur para servir a los ciudadanos polacos. Nuestra parroquia en San Antonio fue establecida por el Padre Marcus R. Tinajero, Ph.D., C. Robert Grizzell, con la bendicion de nuestro Obispo Diocesano, el Reverendísimo John E. Mack, y el Obispo Principal Anthony Mikovsky, para atender las diversas necesidades de la comunidad hispana y de la población de San Antonio en general.
Como congregación, defendemos la fe y las tradiciones católicas, reconociendo la validez de los siete sacramentos junto con la Iglesia Católica Romana (con quien dialogamos a través del canon 844.2). Nuestras misas se celebran tanto en inglés como en español, fomentando la inclusión en nuestra comunidad.
Participamos en diversas prácticas espirituales, como el rezo del rosario, las novenas y las bendiciones. La Sagrada Eucaristía se administra únicamente por intinción (la hostia se sumerge en vino y se coloca en la lengua), lo que permite a los feligreses recibir el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo respetando las preferencias individuales de arrodillarse o estar de pie.
Nuestra devoción a Nuestra Señora, la Santísima Madre (Guadalupe & Częstochowa), y los santos sirve como ejemplo de vida cristiana.
Finalmente, como jurisdicción, damos la bienvenida al sacerdocio a hombres casados, permitiendo la ordenación de sacerdotes casados de otras iglesias apostólicas y permitiéndoles ascender al cargo de obispos. Además, los sacerdotes y diáconos pueden ser ordenados antes o después del matrimonio, y las personas divorciadas también pueden recibir y participar en los sacramentos, incluida la sagrada comunión. Nuestro gobierno está dirigido por nuestro Obispo Principal, con sede en Scranton, Pensilvania, y abarcamos cinco diócesis en Estados Unidos y Canadá, además de parroquias en Noruega e Italia.
¡ÚNETE A NOSOTROS!
Our faith and tradition are Catholic, and our Church recognizes seven Sacraments, which are recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. Our Masses are in English and Spanish.
We are a small Christian community. We pray the rosary, novenas, and adoration to the Blessed Sacrament. We receive the Holy Eucharist under both species, and the people are free to kneel or stand to receive the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The reception of Holy Communion is via Intinction. This is where the consecrated host is dipped into the consecrated wine, which becomes the blood of Christ, and is then placed on the tongue. Communion in the hand is not permitted in the Polish National Catholic Church
We have great devotion and respect for the Blessed Mother of Our Lord Jesus and the saints who have modeled for us how to live the Christian Life.
We accept married men to the priesthood, and married priests may also become bishops. We are under the administration of a Prime Bishop, with Church headquarters in Scranton, PA. We have five dioceses in the U. S. and Canada, with numerous parishes. We also have parishes in Norway and in Italy.