Welcome to Our Parish
The Mission of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ by living our faith as a Catholic Community in worship, service, and support of one another. We believe that each member is called to discipleship, outreach, and evangelization to our parish and local community. We celebrate the gift of Jesus by growing in our faith and living out the mission of our fidelity to the Roman Catholic Church.
We ask that you share your gifts, your faith, and your love with us.
Respectfully yours in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. Frank Kurzaj
We ask that you share your gifts, your faith, and your love with us.
Respectfully yours in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. Frank Kurzaj
Our Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Frank Kurzaj
May God enrich our lives together as we worship and serve him.
~ Genesis 21:22
Mass Times
St. Stanislaus
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am, 11:00 am (Bilingual) and 4:00 pm
Tuesday 6:30 pm
Wednesday 12:15 pm
Thursday 7:00 am
Friday 12:15 pm
St. Victor
Saturday 7:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am
Contact Information
P.O. Box 757
311 7th Street
Bandera, TX 78003
Phone: (830) 460-4712
Fax: (830) 796-7641
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-3:00 pm
P.O. Box 757
311 7th Street
Bandera, TX 78003
Phone: (830) 460-4712
Fax: (830) 796-7641
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-3:00 pm
Beatification in Silesia
Rejoice Silesia,
God is always watching over you,
He constantly sends new patrons to you.
Respect their virtues,
Take their advice,
Follow their example.
(Based on the fifth verse of a song honoring Blessed Bronislawa).
On June 11th, 2022, in Wrocław, the Capital of Silesia (in present day Poland) at the request of Pope Francis, the names of ten new beatified were announced. On behalf of the Pope, this special event was presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, the Prefect of the Congregation for Canonizations. The new Beatified for the Universal Church are Sisters from the Congregation of St Elizabeth who were killed in 1945. The majority of the Sisters were from Silesia. They took care of the elderly and sick in various places in the region of Silesia and in 1945 some were raped and all of them were killed by the Red Army soldiers.
God is always watching over you,
He constantly sends new patrons to you.
Respect their virtues,
Take their advice,
Follow their example.
(Based on the fifth verse of a song honoring Blessed Bronislawa).
On June 11th, 2022, in Wrocław, the Capital of Silesia (in present day Poland) at the request of Pope Francis, the names of ten new beatified were announced. On behalf of the Pope, this special event was presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, the Prefect of the Congregation for Canonizations. The new Beatified for the Universal Church are Sisters from the Congregation of St Elizabeth who were killed in 1945. The majority of the Sisters were from Silesia. They took care of the elderly and sick in various places in the region of Silesia and in 1945 some were raped and all of them were killed by the Red Army soldiers.
The names of the new Beatified are as follows:
Sister S.M. Paschalis Jahn, 29 – killed May 11th, 1945
Sister S.M. Edelburgis Kubitzki, 40 – killed February 20th, 1945
Sister S.M. Rosaria Schilling, 36 – killed February 23rd, 1945
Sister S.M. Adela Schramm, 59 – killed February 25th, 1945
Sister S.M. Sabina Thienel, 35 – killed March 1st, 1945
Sister S.M. Adelheidis Töpfer, 57- killed March 24th, 1945
Sister S.M. Melusja Rybka, 39 – killed March 24th, 1945
Sister S.M. Sapientia Heymann, 70 – killed March 24th, 1945
Sister S.M. Felicitas Ellmerer, 56 - killed March 25th, 1945
Sister S.M. Acntina Goldberg, 62 – killed May 2nd, 1945
With the consent of Joseph Stalin, the Russian soldiers brought “the day of judgment and justice” to the territory and people of the Third Reich. Because at the time, Silesia was part of the Third Reich, the soldiers of the “liberating army” at the east of the Odra and Nysa rivers, burned, killed and destroyed cities and raped 1.4 million women (according to some statistics). Among those raped and killed were the Beatified nuns.
As a relic, the participants of the celebration brought a communion chalice that was used by the Sisters of St Elizabeth. In 1945 the chalice was desecrated by the soldiers who first used it during their libations and then used it for target practice. The new Beatified will be memorized by the Church on June 11th every year.
Sister S.M. Paschalis Jahn, 29 – killed May 11th, 1945
Sister S.M. Edelburgis Kubitzki, 40 – killed February 20th, 1945
Sister S.M. Rosaria Schilling, 36 – killed February 23rd, 1945
Sister S.M. Adela Schramm, 59 – killed February 25th, 1945
Sister S.M. Sabina Thienel, 35 – killed March 1st, 1945
Sister S.M. Adelheidis Töpfer, 57- killed March 24th, 1945
Sister S.M. Melusja Rybka, 39 – killed March 24th, 1945
Sister S.M. Sapientia Heymann, 70 – killed March 24th, 1945
Sister S.M. Felicitas Ellmerer, 56 - killed March 25th, 1945
Sister S.M. Acntina Goldberg, 62 – killed May 2nd, 1945
With the consent of Joseph Stalin, the Russian soldiers brought “the day of judgment and justice” to the territory and people of the Third Reich. Because at the time, Silesia was part of the Third Reich, the soldiers of the “liberating army” at the east of the Odra and Nysa rivers, burned, killed and destroyed cities and raped 1.4 million women (according to some statistics). Among those raped and killed were the Beatified nuns.
As a relic, the participants of the celebration brought a communion chalice that was used by the Sisters of St Elizabeth. In 1945 the chalice was desecrated by the soldiers who first used it during their libations and then used it for target practice. The new Beatified will be memorized by the Church on June 11th every year.
Archbishop's Appeal For Ministries 2022
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Update From Father Frank - February 11th, 2022
Greetings from Fr. Frank - My last visit with my Oncologist took place on February 10th 2022. My CT scan that they took on February 7th says "without significant change to suggest recurrent disease". And there is "no evidence of metastatic disease". My doctor told me that that there are no more cancer cells in my body, but I have to continue with my medication for the next couple of months. My next doctor appointment is scheduled for July 1st 2022.
Thank you for your concern and your prayers.
Love Fr. Frank
Thank you for your concern and your prayers.
Love Fr. Frank
Notice from the Archbishop
August 27th, 2021
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Reflection
The Need For A Prophet
The human conscience is something that should be constantly worked on and shaped. Those responsible for forming one’s conscience, who oversee the process, may be called prophets. The role of this kind of prophet is similar to the role of an engineer, whose job it is to oversee the construction of a building and make sure that not only the right materials are used but that there are no deviations from the project specifications. This prophet holds a plumb and constantly gauges to determine if everything is in line. When an error is detected, the prophet alerts the builders so that the error may be corrected immediately. A prophet therefore, makes sure that the construction is not only visible and aesthetically pleasing to others but also formed so that it will endure and fulfill its function for a long time.
At the construction site, the other builders usually dislike the prophet-like engineer. He/she is basically disliked for two reasons. The first one is rooted in the fact that builders frequently want to put construction together as timely and as least costly as possible. This tempts them to neglect some basic norms and causes them to hate those who expose such improprieties. The second reason is more deeply hidden and with greater consequences. This stems from the fact that the majority of contemporary “architects,” for all kinds of reasons, greed included, plan with the foreknowledge that the construction will collapse. Those in the business of building societies therefore, put their plans together in such a way that the elimination of opponents – sometimes great segments of society or even whole nations – is called for. Learning from the era of concentration camps and other open killing – which proves that open, mass killings expose and bring disgrace to the killers – the new architects engage millions of people in the project by making them believe that everything in the plan is for them and for their good. To achieve their hidden goals however, they do not inform the public that they will ignore basic norms needed to keep the construction stable and truly beneficial for everyone. There are those today, therefore, who are determined to build a New World, influencing or forcing others to build with them, where basic human rights will be neglected or ignored. These architects would ignore such “insignificant” rules and standards as right to life or right to decent wages. There will be some who desire to build without respecting the property rights or sovereignty of others. And there are those who, for example, wish to build a great society by ridiculing fidelity in marriage and ignoring the consequences of pornography. And because prophets can easily detect such improprieties, they will be persecuted.
At the construction site, the other builders usually dislike the prophet-like engineer. He/she is basically disliked for two reasons. The first one is rooted in the fact that builders frequently want to put construction together as timely and as least costly as possible. This tempts them to neglect some basic norms and causes them to hate those who expose such improprieties. The second reason is more deeply hidden and with greater consequences. This stems from the fact that the majority of contemporary “architects,” for all kinds of reasons, greed included, plan with the foreknowledge that the construction will collapse. Those in the business of building societies therefore, put their plans together in such a way that the elimination of opponents – sometimes great segments of society or even whole nations – is called for. Learning from the era of concentration camps and other open killing – which proves that open, mass killings expose and bring disgrace to the killers – the new architects engage millions of people in the project by making them believe that everything in the plan is for them and for their good. To achieve their hidden goals however, they do not inform the public that they will ignore basic norms needed to keep the construction stable and truly beneficial for everyone. There are those today, therefore, who are determined to build a New World, influencing or forcing others to build with them, where basic human rights will be neglected or ignored. These architects would ignore such “insignificant” rules and standards as right to life or right to decent wages. There will be some who desire to build without respecting the property rights or sovereignty of others. And there are those who, for example, wish to build a great society by ridiculing fidelity in marriage and ignoring the consequences of pornography. And because prophets can easily detect such improprieties, they will be persecuted.
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Class time: Sundays: 9:15 am - 10:15 am St. Victor Chapel Class time: TBA Confession
Fr. Frank will hear confessions 20 minutes before every scheduled Mass.
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