In preparation for the Nativity of the Lord, Fr. Emilio will hear confessions on Wednesday, December 21 and Thursday, December 22 from 6 pm - 7 pm. There will be no confessions on the first Friday in December.
Anyone who wants to become or has been an Altar Server please contact the front office or Kori De Los Santos – 361- 676-6867. Requirements are: must have received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion and attend Mass.
Religious Education classes WILL NOT meet on Wed., Nov. 23 or Sun., Nov. 27. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 30 for 5 & 6 grade; 7 & 8 grade, from 6 pm – 7 pm in the parish hall. Confirmation and High School students meet on Wed., Nov. 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the parish hall. Classes will resume on Sunday, Dec. 4 for Pre – K/ K grade, 1 & 2 grade, and 3 & 4 grade at 10:15 am followed by Mass at 11:30 am. Wishing all our students and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
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.
Thurs., Nov. 24, 2022 at 10:30 am Please bring one item of food from your table, place it at the altar to be blessed during Mass for your family to enjoy.
Fr. Emilio will be blessing our new rectory on Tuesday, November 15 @ 6 pm. Following the blessing the rectory will be open for parishioners to tour. Please join us for a reception in the parish hall for fellowship and refreshments of cookies and punch as we celebrate our parish's accomplishment. **(Please note that tours are subject to cancellation due to the weather.)**
R.C.I.A. Class will meet on Thursday, November 17 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.
Our parish will be conducting a Safe Environment Class for any new volunteers or recertifications on November 15th 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 stmary@stmaryss.org or call the parish office at 361-758 -2662.
R.C.I.A. Class will meet on Thursday, November 2 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.