Friday, September 18, 2026

Protecting, defending, and promoting the family, the Building Block of Society

SAFA 15th Annual Charity Dove Hunt
San Antonio Family Association Presents

15th Annual
Charity Dove Hunt
Raffle Information

Bishop John W. Yanta Memorial Hunt

Enter the 2026 Family Matters Raffle for an opportunity to win while supporting the San Antonio Family Association and Guadalupe Radio Network.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Raffle Drawing Begins at 4:00 PM

A Texas Tradition With a Purpose

Join SAFA supporters, families, clergy, seminarians and friends in supporting the 2026 Family Matters Raffle, part of the 15th Annual Charity Dove Hunt tradition.

The raffle continues the spirit of the Bishop John W. Yanta Memorial Hunt with an opportunity to support two organizations committed to faith, freedom and family.

The drawing begins at 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Tickets start at $25, and every five tickets purchased earns one additional ticket free. Winners do not need to be present.

2026 Raffle Information


15th Annual Charity Raffle

2026 Family Matters Raffle

Purchase your raffle tickets for an opportunity to win firearms, gift cards, outdoor equipment, religious artwork and other prizes while supporting SAFA and Guadalupe Radio Network.

Raffle Drawing October 17, 2026 Drawing begins at 4:00 PM
$25 1 ticket
$125 6 tickets
$250 12 tickets
$500 24 tickets
$1,000 48 tickets
$2,000 96 tickets
Every five tickets purchased earns one additional ticket free!

Raffle Prizes

  • $100 gift cards to Adelbridge Firearms
  • $100 gift cards to Taco Palenque at 1002 NE Loop 410
  • $100 gift card to Teka Molina Restaurant
  • $200 gift certificate to Bob's Steak & Chop House
  • Crossfire II 3-9x40 riflescope
  • Pro-Tech Tactical Response 3 automatic knife, 3.5 inches
  • Turkey and crawfish boil package with RTIC large cooler, Feasto broiler and burner
  • Chiappa 1911-22 LR pistol, matte black, 5-inch barrel
  • Zev Technologies Core Duty 5.56mm rifle with 16-inch Wedge M-LOK handguard

Bonus Drawings

Additional prizes will be added to the drawing as the following raffle-ticket sales levels are reached.

More than 1,000 tickets
Browning X-Bolt White Gold Medallion 6.5 Creedmoor rifle
More than 1,250 tickets
Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I 12-gauge over-and-under shotgun
More than 1,500 tickets
$2,000 gift card
More than 1,750 tickets
Large framed, certified and blessed missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Beretta 1301 Tactical C Mod 2 12-gauge home-defense shotgun
More than 2,000 tickets
Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I 20-gauge and 28-gauge combination over-and-under shotgun

Hand-carved Jerusalem olive wood Last Supper
Winners do not need to be present to win.
A Holy and Fruitful Hunt

Prayers

Please join us in praying for the safety of every hunter, volunteer and guest, for the success of the 2026 SAFA Charity Dove Hunt, and for the continued missions of SAFA and Guadalupe Radio Network.

Novena for the 2026 SAFA Charity Dove Hunt

We invite hunters, sponsors, volunteers, benefactors and friends to pray for the intercession of St. Hubert, patron saint of hunters, for a safe, faithful, fun and fruitful hunt.

August 27–September 4, 2026
Prayer to Be an Honorable Hunter

By the grace of God, may I always honor, thank and adore the Lord God who created the animals and saw that each species was good.

Let me love the God who made humanity in His image and likeness and entrusted us with stewardship over creation. Through my conduct as a hunter, may I give a good example to others and teach future generations the principles of honor, responsibility and reverence.

May every hunter show respect for God, respect for fellow hunters, respect for the animals and gratitude for the dignity and fellowship of the hunt. Amen.

Prayer to Hunt for Souls Like St. Hubert

Lord, You spoke to St. Hubert and converted his heart during a hunt. You transformed him into a hunter of souls and used his skills and experiences to open hearts and minds to Your Gospel.

Make me a hunter of souls above all other pursuits. Help me remain attentive to Your Holy Spirit and recognize every opportunity to speak of You and of the Good News of salvation.

May the hunting field be a place that uplifts the soul. May quiet time in the field become an occasion for prayer, and may every action of my life become a search for You and for the souls most in need of Your love. Amen.

Prayer for a Safe, Faithful and Successful Dove Hunt

St. Hubert, intercede for SAFA and for all Dove Hunt members, sponsors, benefactors, contributors, hunters, volunteers, guests and vendors.

Pray that we may pursue truth with perseverance and love, grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ, serve His Church faithfully and share His Good News with courage, charity and wisdom.

Protect everyone traveling to and from the event. Guard every hunter in the field, guide every volunteer and bless the fellowship, food, planning and work of every person involved.

Help SAFA persevere in its mission to protect, defend and promote the family in the public square. Help us become doers of the Word so that our words and actions may bear good fruit that will last.

We pray for a renewed culture of life, marriage, family, responsibility, religious freedom and legitimate defense. We ask that our public officials fulfill their duties with courage, wisdom and respect for the dignity of every person.

We offer this prayer for the repose of the soul of Bishop John W. Yanta, for the mission of SAFA, for Guadalupe Radio Network, and for all deceased members, patrons, benefactors and supporters of this work.

Through the intercession of St. Hubert, St. Joseph and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayer for SAFA, Families and Religious Freedom

Heavenly Father, bless the San Antonio Family Association as it works to protect, defend and promote the family, the building block of society.

Strengthen marriages, protect children, encourage parents and grandparents, guide clergy and public officials, and give courage to all who defend life, liberty, faith and family.

Bless Guadalupe Radio Network and all who use Catholic radio and media to share the fullness of truth about Jesus Christ, His Church and His Good News.

May this Dove Hunt create fellowship, inspire conversion, support faithful evangelization and help build a culture of responsibility, peace and authentic human flourishing. Amen.

St. Hubert, patron saint of hunters, pray for us. May the 2026 SAFA Charity Dove Hunt be safe, faithful, joyful and fruitful for the glory of God and the good of every family.

Faith, Freedom and Family

The SAFA Charity Dove Hunt uses the Texas dove season to bring people together in fellowship while promoting faith, family, responsible hunting and the fundamental freedoms that protect our ability to live and share our beliefs.

Proceeds help SAFA continue its educational and advocacy mission and help Guadalupe Radio Network share faithful Catholic programming throughout the community.

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Raise support for SAFA and Guadalupe Radio Network while expanding awareness of their respective missions.

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Provide a wholesome hunting experience centered on faith, hospitality, fellowship and responsible stewardship.

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Create opportunities for priests, seminarians and families to spend meaningful time together.

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Promote a culture that respects life, liberty, marriage, family, religious freedom and legitimate defense.

Support the 2026 Family Matters Raffle

Purchase raffle tickets to support SAFA and Guadalupe Radio Network. The drawing begins October 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM.