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San Antonio Ministry Services

Nondenominational * Catholic * and * Interfaith Services to all people. Serving Metro San Antonio & New Braunfels, Texas areas Since 1994


photo 1.(above) U. S. Army Sgt. Ruben Perez marries Michell on Marriage Island on the San Antonio Riverwalk 03-18-2009. Chaplain Louis Bernhardt, OSA officiates the wedding celebration! Michell is a member of the Texas National Guard but chose to wear her Wedding Gown and not here uniform!

Chaplain Louis Bernhardt officiates a U.S. Air Force wedding celebration on Marriage Island located on the Riverwalk. In the background Maestro Fred Mesinter plays the "Wedding March" on his violin as the bride's father escorts her to Chaplain Louis and her soon to be husband Airman Jaques Bell. God bless our Military!


An April Wedding officiated by Father Louis Bernhardt for the newlywed couple Mr. & Mrs. Paul Allen. Congratulations.

2010-2011 Directory of Wedding Services and Locations.

TEXAS: San Antonio & RiverWalk Wedding & Bridal Resources

"Home of the no hassel Wedding"


Senior Minister Reverend Louis N. Bernhardt, Director of Services & Clergy Officiant"

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Telephone 832-569-2014 *

Serving Metro the entire San Antonio, The San Antonio River Walk, all Military Bases, Country Clubs, Bed & Breakfast, Courthouse, Parks, and Weddings at private homes. Also Serving for Austin & New Braunfels Weddings performed. I travel up to 200 miles in any direction of San Antonio. Should you require a minister for your needs at any location within 200 miles. I will come to you. There will be an extra fee for driving there and back, plus one night room accomendations. Call Reverend Bernhardt at (832)549-4696 or (281)595-2002.

Welcome to:

San Antonio Ministers Service

FAQ & Information Resources

If you have need of a clergyman, minister, priest, or Officiant for any reason; we stand prepared to help.

Question 1. What services do you provide?

Answer 1. A full service ministry that is available to people of all religions and heritage. The San Antonio Ministers Serviceis operated as a nondenominational interfaith service. But still can offer denominational and catholic services for those requiring such.

Services provided include:

A. Weddings: If you need a minister because you are going to get married. First let me say, Congratulations on your engagement!. I know you must be happy and excited. We will be just as proud to be a part of this once in a lifetime moment in time as you are wed. When I see the happiness and love in a couple's eyes showing for each other, I know and feel I am seeing real love. This event must be special. The service must be memorable as you each make a commitment to each other for a lifetime! We will be honored to serve and officiate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on this the most important day of your life. Click below to review the service outline.

Call 832-549-4696 to book a wedding.

B. Renewal of Marriage and Wedding Vows: Celebrate your anniversary with a complete ceremony to renew your marriage vows. We treat this as a wedding. The words just a little different, but the spirit of unity and uniting as one in life and forever is very apparent. This day and celebration should be just as important as your wedding day. Click below to review the service outline.


A Baptismal Service was held for the Hernandez Family where 6 childre were presented for Baptism. Father Louis baptizes the first child!

C. Baptism of Infants and children: Officiated and performed in the Catholic, Episcopal, and Anglican protestent traditions. A complete service including communion is available at your location. There is no age limit on the baptism of children. Any child is eligible that has never been baptized. Dedication ceremonies also available. Click below to review the service outline.


A Quinceanera Celebration is one of the most important days in a young girls life.

D. Quinceanera Celebrations & Masses: The celebration of a child becoming a woman. This is a very important time when the child's family shows her love, respect, and honors her on a very special day. The Quinceanera may be performed in the Catholic Tradition or as a nondenominational celebration. We celebrate at your location. Click below for additional details.

E.Church & Chapel Weddings: Several Chapels and Banquet Rooms are available FOR RENT if you desire a church wedding. Chapels FOR RENT San Antonio also. You may arrange a church rental and we will behappy to officiate.

Funeral Rites * Scheduled funerals and wakes. If you need a minister. Stop and call me right NOW! I may have to adjust my schedule. I officiate a Christian funeral service designed to fullfill the needs of any family. If I can help, please call 832-569-2104 ASAP or email: louisbernhardt@email.com.


Wedding Photos


A Gala San Antonio wedding held in a social hall. 1-16-2008.

The Romero-Hernandez Church of La Villita on the San Antonio Riverwalk Wedding.

The Weaver-Burke Wedding January 2004

The new combined Arnold Family after the marriage celebration July 2003.



The Most Important Wedding we ever officiated.........YOURS!

A USAF Wedding June 2003.

Locations:

Weddings may be held at any location you choose. Your home, your backyard, apartment complex center, social halls, country clubs, a hotel, restuarant, the Riverwalk, a city or state park, the zoo, or any where else you decide. We will come to your location a officiate a memorable ceremony for your wedding. Chapel available for weddings at extra cost. Call 832-569-2014 email for information or questions! Thank you.

 

Reverend Louis N. Bernhardt, Director

San Antonio Minister Service

1423 W. Parkwood Suite 4-104 * Friendswood, Texas 77546 * Telephone 832-569-2014 or cell 281-857-2079



Member * United States Chaplain's Service * Serving Members of all Branches of the United States Military. Military & Retired Military Receive a $25.00 discount.


Credentials

Father Louis N. Bernhardt : Bachelor of Arts 1971

Ordained : Priest, The Anglican Rite Old Catholic Church, Inc. 1993

Staff: St. Albans Catholic Church-1993-1994

Bishop: The Holy Catholic Church International


Founded: San Antonio Minister's Service 1994

Staff: St. Ignatius Catholic Church-1994-1997

Founded: Texas Interfaith Ministries, LLC 2002

Consecrated: Auxiliary Bishop Diocese of The Assumption 1996 (Anglican Rite)

Charter Member: American Association of Christian Counselors

National Commander: United States Chaplain's Service - Founded 1948

State Commander:The Military Order of the Knights of the Temple of Solomon (Knights Templar)

Delegate: The Synod of Independent Orthodox & Catholic Bishops in America

Author: The Official Quinceanera Guidelines 2001

 

 

Wedding Information and Donations

This is the most important day of your life. The day you celebrate your Wedding Ceremony. You join with your partner for life. A day commemorating the love between the bride and the groom for each other. A commitment to honor, trust, and love; till death do you part. Several marriage vows are available. Standard Christian, Nondenominational, and Civil Vows. A beautiful day that you will always remember. If you choose, you may write the vows, or add a special reading during the ceremony. This is you wedding! We want you to have it done your way. We will come to your location to officiate at your home, hotel, chapel, or other location anywhere in the Metro San Antonio - Austin area. Outdoor Weddings! Country Club Weddings! Social Hall Weddings! Ship board Weddings! University Chapel Weddings! Congratulations on your engagement and May God Bless!

Minister's fee only at your location.

Elope or Scheduled Wedding (Minister does not attend a rehearsal): $275.00

Ministers fee only for a scheduled Wedding with minister to attend rehearsal & dinner. $400.00

Live Musician, a violinist or pianist plays beautiful music at any location. The music adds much to the wedding even if only for a small group. The musicians are professional and members of local NE orchestra and bands.$200.00

Renewal of Marriage Vows: $275.00

Baptism Rites at your location: $150.00 for one child. Additional fee of $50 each for services with additional children. Unbaptised adults may also schedule Baptism. Church locations available for rent for larger groups. Official Baptismal Certificate issued by the Anglican Rite Old Catholic Church.

Chapel Extra Call for Details & Scheduling

Deposits are not refundable.

A Nonrefundable Deposit of $100 is required for the minister & musician. Additional Deposits may be required should you desire a photographer. The Minister will schedule snd prepare for your celebration, and may refer or turn down other events in your scheduled slot. Thank you. Balance due payable prior to celebration by Money Order or Cash Only. No personal checks accepted. Paypal is accepted for the deposit. Call for details and Paypal Deposir Account Information.Thank you.

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Telephone Mon-Fri 9am until 7pm: 832-569-2014.


*** Book your wedding 60 days in advance and save $25.00.


Links

Click Here to View Wedding vows and prayers online. Also Quinceanera Quidebook, & renewal of marriage vows.

Our many thanks to Scott R. Wilson of HoustonEventPhotography.Com

for suppling most of the photographs used on this page. Scott is a great photographer and a Member of both the Texas Professional Photographers Association, and the Association of Professional Portrait & Wedding Photographers. Scott has photographed such dignities as the former President George Bush and his wife Barbara, and taken photographs for the Houston Astros Baseball Team, and is the Official Photographer for the Union Pacific Railroad and has attended to the UP needs nationwide. Scott and his team of photographers serve from Beaumont to San Antonio and headquarter in Houston. Call him at 832-250-8897.



Links

Anglican Rite Old Catholic Church, Inc.
Have your new home blessed and anointed by a ordained minister. This is a centuries old tradition. New business or company location blessings. Blessing of the fleet or a new ship or boat. A Priest will come to your location and officiate a blessing ceremony.


Visit Anglican On Line Website! Many interestings news stories, library, and information on the Anglican Church.


Once Catholic - A Catholic Site for Seekers.

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to visit the City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department about rental of Marriage Island.

WedDepot.com Texas Weddings and Texas Wedding Planning, Texas Officiants & Ministers, Texas Marriage Licenses

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