Our parish will be conducting a Safe Environment Class for any new volunteers or recertifications on January 24, 2023 at 6 PM in the church. Participant must have an approved criminal history background prior to attending this class. This criminal history background and complete safe environment training is offered online and can be completed in the convenience of your home by visiting the Diocese of Corpus Christi website at www.diocesecc.org/training or pick up an application at the parish office. This class contains sensitive subject matter, not suitable for young children. Please make child care arrangements. All Youth volunteers under the age of 18 shall complete a Youth Application and Parent Consent form. Once approved a Youth Safe Environment course is required for ages 14 -17 yrs. As part of volunteering, you are asked and required to be Safe Environment compliant. For any questions or to register to class, please email [email protected] or call the parish office at 361-758-2662.
Classes meet on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 10:15 am for Pre-K/ K; 1st & 2nd grade; 3rd & 4th grade; Classes meet on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 6 pm – 7pm for 5th & 6th grade; 7th & 8th grade students. Confirmation and High School students meet on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 pm in the parish hall.
Confessions will be made available to our parishioners at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. Confessions will be heard from 6 pm to 7 pm in what was formerly know as the “Library”, which is the room located next to the choir area of the church. The Sacrament will be celebrated each First Friday of the month until further notice. Private confessions can still be scheduled through the parish office. Masks must be worn and social distancing must be observed. The options of behind the screen and face to face confession will be made available. Please observe signs and instructions regarding where to line up for the reception of the Sacrament.
R.C.I.A. Class will meet on Thursday, January 26 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm in the parish hall. If you are missing a Sacrament or need to have your marriage blessed, have questions about the Catholic faith or would like to join the Catholic faith, please join us. All are welcome to attend even if you did not attend the Inquiry meeting.
If you would like to have a mass celebrated for a loved one or a special intention, please contact church office at 361-758-2662 or mail in your requests with your contact information. Each person is allowed only 6 Days/Masses. This will allow those with recent deaths to offer a Mass. Once everyone who is interested in having a Mass has done so, anyone wishing to request additional masses may contact the parish to fill in the dates not taken. All Thursday masses will be Collective Masses. This means that more than one person can request a mass intention on this day.
Our Homebound Ministries program is in need of caring and committed volunteers to visit parishioners who are no longer able to attend Mass. Volunteers must meet the requirements of church policy having background check and C.M.S.E. certified. If this ministry touches your heart please contact the church office at (361) 758-2662 for further information
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 6 pm in the parish hall We are looking for men of good will to join us in helping our Parish “Grow and Glow”. Please contact Felix Mireles at 361.318.9166 or email: [email protected]
R.C.I.A. Class will meet on Thursday, January 12, 2023. If you are missing a Sacrament or need to have your marriage blessed, have questions about the Catholic faith or would like to join the Catholic faith, please join us. All are welcome to attend.
Classes will resume on Sunday, January 8 at 10:15 am for Pre-K/ K; 1st & 2nd grade; 3rd & 4th grade; followed by Mass at 11:30 am. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 11 from6pm –7pmfor5th&6thgrade;7th&8th grade students. Confirmation and High School students meet on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm in the parish hall.
Confessions will be made available to our parishioners at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. Confessions will be heard from 6 pm to 7 pm in what was formerly know as the “Library”, which is the room located next to the choir area of the church. The Sacrament will be celebrated each First Friday of the month until further notice. Private confessions can still be scheduled through the parish office. Masks must be worn and social distancing must be observed. The options of behind the screen and face to face confession will be made available. Please observe signs and instructions regarding where to line up for the reception of the Sacrament.