St Leonard Catholic Church — Local services in San Antonio

Today I attended a funeral service for a close relative at this supposed place of worship. Upon entering the foyer I was greeted by a lady that window washed my entire body with sanitizer, and checked my temp. Saftey first! Then directed to the pews. I then approached a pew near the back of the chapel, for my own personal reasons. I sat and was rudely instructed by an usher to move. Firstly, I completely understand protocol and procedures that are neccessary to ensure a sense of safety amongst parishioners. But if I'm seated back row completely away from others is that not social distancing. I was then yelled at again that I needed to sit where I was told so they do have to sanitize the entire church...... What? I then replied "you're still going need to sanitize here, I just sat down. Isn't that still your job?" At that moment I was screamed at by an elderly woman in the front of the chapel. "NO!" At this point we've caused a scene. I asked if there was a stopping point in which the usher would stop seating people, so I could sit away from others. My anxiety at this point is thru the ceiling, I'm being yelled at, screamed at and told if I don't sit where he asks, then don't sit at all. By now I've surrendered and told them I'd just leave rather than inconvenience anyone. The elderly usher happily grunted, "great than leave." I sarcastically replied "God Bless you too!" I couldn't believe sitting a few rows back would cause such a ruckus. Snide remarks were said from the usher still as I retreated outside. I have never felt so attacked, shamed and misunderstood. I really hope this isn't the experience everyone has. But I definitely won't return anytime soon. Pray for them...

Fr. Juan Carlos Bello, changed my life. He is the Angel in my life and in my husband Carlos Ismiel Uresti, Sr...Because of him I did not lose my faith in believing and fighting for what is right in our work and in our marriage. Our marriage lost so much...But, he gave me something that showed me Faith and to never lose HOPE...He placed a Mother of God and Baby Jesus in the middle of the entrance of the church.....And, since then my life has been totally different....I feel Jesus and the feeling is so close and grand and so special.....It feels like my life is complete and Im so thankful when I bow down before him....he feels me up with a special feeling I cannot explain....Its a Wonderful feeling....My husband Lives...because he never let us go and our Bosses supported him and us.....

I LOVE YOU, Fr Juan Carlos Bello...Hermanito in Christ...We owe you and our sweet Jesus and our Vatican...I PROMISE WE WILL DEVOTE OUR TIME TO THE CHURCH IN ANY WAY OR FORM WE ARE REQUESTED TO HELP.....

ALSO, I heard their is a miracle apparition in Austin, TX ????????

Mary Lou Uresti, Sr

Thank You GOD BLESS YOU +++ Mr Mrs Carlos Ismiel & Mary...

Because Robert Flores was so proud of the art work he did, especially the Virgen de Guadalupe & Juan Diego he painted at St. Leonard's Catholic Church, Rosie has made arrangements to have a rosary recited in his memory on Sunday, March 8th at 8 p.m. (Right after 7 o'clock mass)It will be recited outdoors in front of our blessed mother's monument. Everyone is invited. Vigil candles will be provide for the first 60 people. Please...