Casa Maria Marianists

On the last Casa Tuesday of the academic year, Casa María celebrated with a graduation theme on Tuesday, May 8. After a special prayer honoring our graduates, fajitas were served, along with special graduation-themed desserts. Graduating seniors wore their caps to honor their final Casa Tuesday as undergraduates. And, one student celebrated a birthday with [...]

Casa María observed the season of Lent with a light airy cake and its lemony scent. Before everyone ate, we gave thanks to the Lord our prayers are answered, never ignored. Dr. Seuss goodies were served after dinner the fun “Lorax” theme was quite a winner. Lots to choose from, take your pick: Barbaloot bears…Lorax [...]

From the Riverwalk to a Riverdance demo, Casa María celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 17, 2012, with a trip to downtown San Antonio, followed by a traditional Irish-style dinner at home. Early that afternoon, a few Marianists, families and friends went to the Riverwalk to watch a parade of boats sail through the [...]

Take a leap of faith: “For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith’” (Romans 1:17). Casa Maria got a “jump start” on observing leap year day on its vigil by featuring candy [...]

God is love, indeed (1 John 4:8)! Casa Maria hosted a Valentine-themed dinner to celebrate love and friendship. Following a prayer session, a hearty menu of barbecue ribs, sausage, potato salad and beans was enjoyed by nearly 30 StMU students, staff, faculty, friends and Marianists. A red velvet birthday cake with cream cheese frosting with [...]

Casa Maria kicked off the 2012 spring semester at St. Mary’s University by celebrating Chaminade Week with prayers and pies. In honor of Father Chaminade’s French heritage, French vanilla dream and chocolate French silk pies, along with a chocolate peanut butter pie, were served for dessert.