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January 15, 2023 Announcements


Parish News

CONCESSION STAND UPDATE
Our income for the 2022 Concession Stand was $38,439.39;
expenses $17,242.06, with a net profit of $21,197.33.
Thank you to all who helped in any way to make this a
successful fundraiser for our parish.
SPECIAL COLLECTION: The Special Collection to support the
Maternity Homes in the diocese that was scheduled for January 1st
will be taken today, January 15th.
Lost and Found: There is a lost and found shelf in the back of the
church. Please pick up these items if they belong to you.
Unclaimed items will be taken the “Shared Blessings” house on
January 31st.
Cedarbrake Retreat - “The Gift of the Holy Eucharist" will be
presented at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in College Station on Jan
26 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $45. Register at
https://www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake-calendar
Project Rachel is a healing ministry for those who suffer as a
result of a previous abortion experience. We are here to help you
experience the hope and healing of Christ through Project Rachel.
If you or anyone you know is grieving from experiencing an
abortion and would be interested in a weekend of healing and
peace at a confidential Project Rachel retreat please visit
https://austindiocese.org/project-rachel for more information.
Make plans to attend the 2023 Texas Rally for Life on Saturday,
January 28, from 1-4 PM CT (12-3 PM MT) at the Capitol in
Austin! We are less than one month out. Join thousands of Texans
from across the state. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
Wade, returning the power to legislate abortion to the states. Now
it is as important as ever for YOU to attend the Texas Rally for Life!
The 75th Diocese of Austin History Books may be picked up on
Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office. We have a few extra if you
want one, but didn’t order one. Call the office to make other
arrangements to pick up. The cost was $35.00, and the shipping
and taxes are another $5.00 and would appreciate payment of
both costs. Make checks payable to St. Mary Catholic Church.
Livestream of Mass: Starting on November 2, 2022, at 12 noon,
the Diocese of Austin is pleased to offer a livestream of the daily
Mass each weekday that the Pastoral Center is open WATCH at:
https://www.austindiocese.org/watch Join us in celebrating the real
presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and the Proclamation
of God’s Word in the Immaculate Conception Chapel of the
Diocese of Austin.

> > > NEW Bible Study Series < < <
Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy
Discover how God is constantly calling you to a deeper relationship with Him.
All adults invited. Come by and check it out !
Thursdays 1:00 pm - 2:30
St. Mary’s Parish Life Center. Contact the church office if any questions.
January 19 Daniel: Faithful to the End, part 1
January 26 Prophet Daniel: part 2
February 2 Haggai and Malachi: Messengers of Hope, part 1
February 9 Prophets Haggai and Malachi, part 2
February 16 New Testament and Modern Prophets:
Messengers of the New Covenant

>>> NEW Bible Study Series – The Gospel of John <<<
Join us as we explore Encounters with Jesus
Do YOU know ABOUT Jesus OR Do YOU KNOW Jesus
All young adults and mature adults invited.
Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:30
St. Mary’s Parish Life Center. Call the church office if any questions.
January 23 Peter Encounters Jesus
January 30 Mary Encounters Jesus
Noticias de la Parroquia
ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PUESTO DE VENTA
Nuestro ingreso para el Puesto de Concesión de 2022 fue
de $38,439.39; gastos $17,242.06, con una utilidad neta
de $21,197.33. Gracias a todos los que ayudaron de alguna
manera para hacer de esta una recaudación de fondos
exitosa para nuestra parroquia.
COLECCIÓN ESPECIAL: La segunda colecta para apoyar a
las Casas de Maternidad de la diócesis que estaba
programada para Enero primero será hoy 15 de Enero.
Objetos Perdidos y Encontrados: hay un estante de
objetos perdidos y encontrados en la parte trasera de la
iglesia. Recoja estos artículos si le pertenecen. Los
artículos no reclamados se llevarán a la casa de “Shared
Blessings” el 31 de enero.
Retiro de Cedarbrake: "El regalo de la Sagrada Eucaristía"
se presentará en la parroquia de St. Thomas Aquinas en
College Station el 26 de enero de 9 a. m. a 2:30 p. m. El
costo es de $45. Regístrese en
https://www.austindiocese.org /cedarbrake-calendario
Project Rachel es un ministerio de sanación para aquellos
que sufren como resultado de una experiencia previa de
aborto. Estamos aquí para ayudarlo a experimentar la
esperanza y la sanación de Cristo a través del Proyecto
Raquel. Si usted o alguien que conoce está afligido por un
aborto y estaría interesado en un fin de semana de sanación
y paz en un retiro confidencial del Proyecto Raquel, visite
https://austindiocese.org/project-rachel para obtener más
información.
Haga planes para asistir al Rally por la Vida de Texas
2023 el sábado 28 de enero de 1 a 4 p. m. CT (12 a 3 p. m.
MT) en el Capitolio de Austin! Estamos a menos de un mes.
Únase a miles de tejanos de todo el estado. La Corte
Suprema anuló Roe v. Wade, devolviendo el poder de
legislar el aborto a los estados. ¡Ahora es tan importante
como siempre que USTED asista a Texas Rally for Life!
Los libros del 75 de historia de la 75 Diócesis de Austin
se pueden recoger los martes y jueves en la oficina.
Tenemos algunos extras si quieres uno, por si no ordenaste.
Llame a la oficina para hacer otros arreglos para recoger. El
costo fue de $35.00 y el envío e impuestos son otros $5.00 y
agradecería el pago de ambos costos. Haga los cheques a
nombre de St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Transmisión en vivo de la Misa: A partir del 2 de noviembre
de 2022, a las 12 del mediodía, la Diócesis de Austin se
complace en ofrecer una transmisión en vivo de la Misa
diaria cada día de la semana en que el Centro Pastoral está
abierto MIRA en: https://www.austindiocese.org/ ver Únase a
nosotros para celebrar la presencia real de Cristo en el
Santísimo Sacramento y la Proclamación de la Palabra de
Dios en la Capilla de la Inmaculada Concepción de la
Diócesis de Austin.
​MASS INTENTION REQUESTS
Please give your request for a Mass intention to Fr. Javier or you may leave at the office and it will be given to him. Your minimum donation for a Mass is 
$5.00, either cash or check, however the check must be made payable to Fr. Javier Toscano.
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SOLICITUDES DE MISA DE INTENCIÓN
Por favor entregue su solicitud de intención de Misa al P. Javier o se puede dejar en la oficina y se le entregará. Su donación mínima para una misa es de $5.00, ya sea en efectivo o con cheque, sin embargo, el cheque debe hacerse a nombre de Fr. Javier Toscano.

​WELCOME to our Visitors!

We have been blessed to have you here. We hope that you have a moment to visit with us after mass and that you will join us again. Thank you for sharing your time of prayer with us.
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.
Texas CHIP and Medicaid:
Do you need help with children's Texas CHIP and Medicaid Programs? Please contact Tracy Light, patient advocate for Delta Dental at 512-520-6740.
Teens are you troubled?
​Parents do you need help with your teens?
Texas Youth Helpline 24/7 1-800-98YOUTH(9-6884) Text (512)872-5777
chat@texasyouth.org www.texasyouth.org Facebook.com/TexasYouthHoltline
Twitter.com/TxYouthHotline
If you are interested 
in additional information from the Diocese of Austin, go to austindiocese.org and click on Friday E-pistle. To
subscribe to the Weekly Update, call Shelley Metcalf at (512)949-2443 or e-mail shelley-metcalf @austindiocese.org with your name, parish, postal address and email address.
The Ministerial Alliance
telephone number is 372-5259, if you are in need of assistance. Please leave your name and telephone number
and the nature of your request. Someone will return your call.
The Capital Area Food Bank 
is in San Saba on 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Civic Center from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Food is distributed
to residents of San Saba County. If you have a need, please visit the Food Bank. If you are interested in volunteering to help distribute food, contact Kelly Murray at 325-205-0405
FREE ministry to traveling Catholics.
​For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call 1-800-Mass Times (1-800-627-7846) or Internet
www.Masstimes.org Annunciation Maternity Home, 512-864-7755, www.thematernityhome.org
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​Celebración diocesana de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe:
La novena celebración diocesana en honor a Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe se celebrará el 4 de diciembre a las 8 a.m. en St.
Mary Cathedral en Austin. Los católicos del centro de Texas se
reunirán para celebrar y reflexionar sobre las apariciones de la
Santísima Virgen María a San Juan Diego. Mas información se
encuentra https://www.austindiocese.org/celebracion-diocesana
-de-ns-de-guadalupe

Assistances For San Saba County

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:
  1. Name
  2. Good Call Back Phone Number
  3. Type of Bill
  4. 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:
  1. Most Recent Pay Stub(s)
  2. Most Recent Electric Bill OR Gas/Propane Bill
  3. Birth Certificate(s)
  4. Social Security Card(s)
  5. Passport(s) (Only if available)
Non-US Citizens also need to provide the following additional Information:
  1. 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.
  1. Food Stamps                                                            4.  Medicaid
  2. Unemployment                                                        5.  WIC
  3. TANF
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