WELCOME BACK…. We are officially open at 100% PLEASE sanitize your hands as you enter the Church PLEASE wear your FACE MASK when you are in Church God Bless you all
Job Opening At St. Mary’s: We are accepting applications to fill the position of Parish Secretary. This is a paid, part-time position, 12-16 hours per week. It requires office skills, computer skills, the ability to work with volunteers and manage multiple tasks. For a full job description and employment application, contact Joanne or Father Javier at the office. Requests can also be made to stmarys@centex.net
St. Mary Needs You: Use your time and talents to serve on St. Mary's Pastoral Council. The purpose of the Council is to give counsel and seek consultation, acting as an advisory committee to the Pastor. The Pastoral Council is looking for three active parish members to serve on the council for a three-year term. The retiring council members are Barbara, Virginia, and Ray. Contact Colleen Womack at email womack@centex.net if you are interested.
Divine Mercy Hour: April 11 is Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be a Divine Mercy Hour at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 11. Join us in this special service.
Additional Vaccine Clinics: The Texas Department of State Health Services (TDH) and the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) are providing clinics to distribute COVID VACCINES in San Saba County. In addition, both Everett’s Pharmacy and the Baylor Scott & White (BSW) clinic now have vaccines that they are providing. Because of this the Saturday clinics referred to last week will not take place. ALL adults 16 years and older are eligible to get vaccinated. Anyone can call the pharmacy (325-372-3033), the BSW clinic (325-372-5163), or Marsha Hardy (325-372-8570) to get a COVID vaccine.
Ushers/Sacristans Needed – Volunteers are needed to be Ushers/ Sacristans for both Masses. This is a very important position for the celebration of the Mass but these are easy tasks. Father Javier will train you, then you will be on a rotation schedule. Please contact Fr. Javier if you are interested.
St. Mary Needs You: Use your time and talents to serve on St. Mary's Pastoral Council. The purpose of the Council is to give counsel and seek consultation, acting as an advisory committee to the Pastor. The Pastoral Council is looking for three active parish members to serve on the council for a three-year term. The retiring council members are Barbara, Virginia, and Ray. Contact Colleen Womack at email womack@centex.net if you are interested.
Divine Mercy Hour: April 11 is Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be a Divine Mercy Hour at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 11. Join us in this special service.
Additional Vaccine Clinics: The Texas Department of State Health Services (TDH) and the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) are providing clinics to distribute COVID VACCINES in San Saba County. In addition, both Everett’s Pharmacy and the Baylor Scott & White (BSW) clinic now have vaccines that they are providing. Because of this the Saturday clinics referred to last week will not take place. ALL adults 16 years and older are eligible to get vaccinated. Anyone can call the pharmacy (325-372-3033), the BSW clinic (325-372-5163), or Marsha Hardy (325-372-8570) to get a COVID vaccine.
Ushers/Sacristans Needed – Volunteers are needed to be Ushers/ Sacristans for both Masses. This is a very important position for the celebration of the Mass but these are easy tasks. Father Javier will train you, then you will be on a rotation schedule. Please contact Fr. Javier if you are interested.
If you are unable to attend Mass in person; below are some options for viewing Mass.
Television: Cable and Satellite. Check local listings for availability.
- EWTN: Weekdays: 7am, 11am, 3:30pm, 6pm, 11pm; Sunday: 7am, 11am, 11pm
- EWTN En Español: Weekdays: 7am, 3pm; Sunday: 7am, 11:30am, 3pm
- KNVA: Sunday: 8:30 am
- KWTX: Sunday: 9:30 am (Grande, Ch. 12; Spectrum, Ch. 20; DirectTV/AT&T Ch. 46; Broadcast 46.1)
Si no puede asistir en persona; a continuación se muestran algunas opciones para ver la misa. Televisión: Cable y Satélite. Consulte los listados locales para conocer la disponibilidad.
- EWTN: Días de semana: 7am, 11am, 3:30pm, 6pm, 11pm; Domingo: 7am, 11am, 11 pm
- EWTN En Español: Días de semana: 7am, 3pm; Domingo: 7am, 11:30am, 3pm
- KNVA: Domingo: 8:30 am
- KWTX: Domingo: 9:30 am (Grande, canal 12; Spectrum, canal 20; DirectTV / AT&T canal 46; transmisión 46.1)
Assistances For San Saba County
Hill Country Community Action Association has received special funding to assist those who been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To be eligible, households must be BELOW 200% of the federal poverty level and have been affected by the pandemic restrictions in some way. For example, a family of 4 making $52,400 or less qualifies for these funds. Many who have not qualified in the past, WILL qualify during this crisis for these special funds. HCCAA will help with utilities, food, housing, transportation and more. If you need financial help visit HCCA website to get the details, www.hccaa.com
Ministerial Alliance: (325) 372-5259
This is an Automated Voicemail System; please allow at least a week for the Alliance to call you back. They limit assistance to every 90 days.
Leave the following information when you call:
Salvation Army: (325) 372-5721
Located at 209 E. Brown, San Saba, TX 76877
City National Bank can be found across the street from CTTC. Either call or go into the City National Bank and speak with Debra Cummings. They do a one-time help of $50 with your bill. Make sure you have your bill in hand when you go in to see Debra.
Mobile Food Bank
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, the Mobile Food Bank sets up at the Civic Center at the back of Mill Pond Park and starts distributing food at 10:00 AM.
Hill Country Community Action: (325) 372-5833
Located at 705 E. Storey St., San Saba, TX 76877
H.C.C.A. is located inside the Senior Center. You will need to speak with Gayla Paredez about availability with Utility Assistance or to be put on a Wait List.
Please bring the following Information that pertains to everyone in the household:
Health & Human Services: (325) 372-5188
Located at 421 E. Wallace, San Saba, TX 76877
Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office administrates your local program under Texas State guidelines. Medicaid provides health care for low-income people. Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income. While Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps helps low-income families buy food.
Ministerial Alliance: (325) 372-5259
This is an Automated Voicemail System; please allow at least a week for the Alliance to call you back. They limit assistance to every 90 days.
Leave the following information when you call:
- Name
- Good Call Back Phone Number
- Type of Bill
- Amount Owed
Salvation Army: (325) 372-5721
Located at 209 E. Brown, San Saba, TX 76877
City National Bank can be found across the street from CTTC. Either call or go into the City National Bank and speak with Debra Cummings. They do a one-time help of $50 with your bill. Make sure you have your bill in hand when you go in to see Debra.
Mobile Food Bank
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, the Mobile Food Bank sets up at the Civic Center at the back of Mill Pond Park and starts distributing food at 10:00 AM.
Hill Country Community Action: (325) 372-5833
Located at 705 E. Storey St., San Saba, TX 76877
H.C.C.A. is located inside the Senior Center. You will need to speak with Gayla Paredez about availability with Utility Assistance or to be put on a Wait List.
Please bring the following Information that pertains to everyone in the household:
- Most Recent Pay Stub(s)
- Most Recent Electric Bill OR Gas/Propane Bill
- Birth Certificate(s)
- Social Security Card(s)
- Passport(s) (Only if available)
- Green Card(s) Passport(s)
Health & Human Services: (325) 372-5188
Located at 421 E. Wallace, San Saba, TX 76877
Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office administrates your local program under Texas State guidelines. Medicaid provides health care for low-income people. Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income. While Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps helps low-income families buy food.
- Food Stamps 4. Medicaid
- Unemployment 5. WIC
- TANF
COVID 19 LINKS
Decree from City of San Saba Mayor
Letter from our Pastor
Letter from our Pastor - Spanish
Letter from our Pastor - Spanish
Letter from our Pastor - Spanish
Prayer from Bishop Vasquez
Ladies of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 115, San Saba, TX 76877: The regular monthly
meeting is on second Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the Parish Life Center.
Marriage Certificates: The Diocese of Austin and the Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women will recognize marriages beginning with five years, and every
five years thereafter, by presenting couples with a certificate. Please notify the
church office to request a certificate.
meeting is on second Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the Parish Life Center.
Marriage Certificates: The Diocese of Austin and the Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women will recognize marriages beginning with five years, and every
five years thereafter, by presenting couples with a certificate. Please notify the
church office to request a certificate.