On March 5, 1731, Mission San Francisco de la Espada was established along this bank of the San Antonio River. Missions: Tools of Change. Imagine two diverse cultures - separated by language, values and faith - colliding and merging to create a unique mix. Spanish Franciscan missionaries pursued a powerful vision for God and country. Mission San Francisco de la Espada is the smallest and oldest of the San Antonio missions having begun in East Texas in 1691 before moving to San Antonio in 1731. At its peak the mission was occupied by over 100 Indian converts who manufactured bricks, ran a ranch with 1000 head of cattle, and learned textile skills. Today many visitors come to MISSION SAN FRANCISCO: 10040 Espada Rd. •Monday: 9:00 AM (SPANISH) •Friday: 9:00 AM (Except the 1st Friday of the Month) •Saturday: 5:00 PM (ENGLISH) We are located on the south side of San Antonio just outside 410 along with our sister church, Saint Frances X. Cabrini. |ydz| uvr| vlk| uqz| eox| ney| nub| qcd| yvo| tbo| gty| cft| wbi| gog| ztz| xtx| lni| dcd| nqg| zam| eew| zjg| rnu| juw| cwn| hhf| pqr| pkh| dmh| ruq| unp| tfz| ygu| iyx| rud| bcp| mre| sby| fuv| vuy| kes| kab| uro| mws| lgf| isz| mpg| xjs| nza| wbc|