Feast of Our Lady of Schoenstatt

October 17, 2026

“Behold, your mother.” Jn 19:27 With these words from the Cross, Jesus gave us His own Mother to guide, protect, and care for each of us. Our October Feast is a joyful gathering to celebrate that personal relationship and honor Mary, who welcomes every heart as family.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: Mass at 10:30 am, Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00–9:30 am, Lunch 11:45 am

Location: Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, 225 Addie Roy Rd, Austin, TX 78746

All are welcome! Whether you visit weekly or this is your very first time at the Shrine, come celebrate with our family.

¡Todos son bienvenidos! Los invitamos a celebrar en comunidad.

Young Adult Vigil — Friday, October 16

The feast begins the night before, and the Shrine stays open through the night.

La fiesta comienza la noche anterior, y el Santuario permanece abierto toda la noche.

  
      9:00 pm
      Vigil MassMisa de Vigilia
    
      10:00 pm
      Bonfire and dinnerFogata y cena
    
      11:00 pm
      Praise and WorshipAlabanza y adoración
    
      12:00 am
      Benediction and Transfer of the Blessed SacramentBendición y traslado del Santísimo Sacramento
    
      Overnight
      Adoration continues in the Shrine until morningLa adoración continúa en el Santuario hasta la mañana

Schedule for the Day — Saturday, October 17

  
      6:45 am
      Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament — overnight Adoration endsBendición y reserva del Santísimo Sacramento — termina la adoración nocturna
    
      8:00 am
      Sacrament of Reconciliation beginsComienzan las confesiones
    
      Gift Shop opens, and pilgrims may leave flowers in the ShrineAbre la tienda de regalos; los peregrinos pueden dejar flores en el Santuario
    
      Will call for lunch tickets, and new ticket sales, until Mass beginsEntrega de boletos para el almuerzo y venta de boletos nuevos, hasta que comience la Misa
    
      9:00 am
      Holy RosarySanto Rosario
    
      9:30 am
      Sacrament of Reconciliation endsTerminan las confesiones
    
      10:15 am
      Welcome, and Procession with the Blessed Virgin MaryBienvenida y procesión con la Santísima Virgen María
    
      10:30 am
      Mass of Our Lady of SchoenstattMisa de Nuestra Señora de Schoenstatt
    
      11:45 am
      Lunch beginsComienza el almuerzo
    
      2:00 pm
      Lunch ends, Gift Shop closesTermina el almuerzo; cierra la tienda de regalos

Lunch

Flowers for Mary

Help us fill the Shrine with flowers for the Blessed Mother on her Feast Day! Bring flowers, we will provide the vases. Sign up below.

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Feast Day Celebration: Learn what our feast day is all about and why it’s such a meaningful tradition for our community! We look forward to celebrating next year with you!