A mid-day excursion to Devine, Texas, resulted in the arrival of a fresh Christmas tree for the Casa María Marianist community on Saturday, Dec. 2. At Devine Acres Farm, an eight-foot Cypress tree was selected, cut and transported home as a ‘passenger’ riding atop the community van.
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Brothers harvest fresh tree for Christmas
December 3, 2011Casa María hosts Advent Fest 2011
November 29, 2011It’s back! Advent Fest 2011 was the theme for Casa Tuesday, celebrating the start of the new liturgical year, an event organized by University Ministry to promote a stronger awareness of the Advent Season. Over 50 students, faculty and staff attended the event which included a special evening prayer session led by The Bridge, an [...]
Marianist Sisters host Thanksgiving celebration
November 24, 2011The Marianists of Casa María celebrated Thanksgiving as guests of the Marianist Sisters of San Antonio. The menu featured numerous homemade recipes including turkey, stuffing, sweet potato, rice, cranberry jello, croissant rolls and pumpkin and apple pies.
Five complete live-in experience at Casa María
November 18, 2011Casa María hosted a live-in experience for five St. Mary’s University students during the week of November 13-19. The live-in experience was designed to offer a unique, first-hand look at Marianist religious life by participating fully in the daily experiences of the community.
Turkey Oreo cookies return to Casa Tuesday
November 15, 2011Back by popular demand, turkey Oreo cookies returned for their annual pre-Thanksgiving Casa Tuesday celebration. Nearly 50 students, faculty and staff joined little “Chami” and the Marianists of Casa María to feast on spaghetti and the special dessert. Learn how to make these special treats from the video below. Thanks to HICookery for these and all of [...]
Congratulations, Michael and Lauren
November 13, 2011Bill, Brian and Dennis celebrated the wedding of Michael and Lauren Ackel by attending the Mass and reception dinner on Saturday, November 12. The wedding ceremony was held at the Immaculate Conception Chapel of the Oblate School of Theology and the reception at the Pearl Brewery. Michael, an employee of the Marianist Province of the [...]
Casa María celebrates Brother Brian’s birthday
November 13, 2011Casa María Director Brother Brian celebrates his birthday with the community, several out-of-town Marianists and a number of friends from the St. Mary’s community.




