April 21, 2024 Announcements
Parish News
The DCCW will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 25 at
11:00 AM in the Parish Hall at Holy Trinity in Llano. Coffee is served
from 9:30-10:00 AM. All ladies of the Deanery are encouraged to
attend.
ATTENTION RE PARENTS: The Religious Education year is almost
over and there are a number of students whose fees have not been
paid. The fee is $15. Please pay this fee as soon as possible.
Contact Charlotte Spence on Wednesday night if you have any
questions.
ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS: If you will be graduating from
San Saba, Cherokee or Richland Springs High School this May,
please provide St. Mary’s office with your name, address and
telephone number so we can invite you to the Graduation Mass on
Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. You may contact the office at
325-372-3679, or office@stmaryssansaba.org. Please provide this
information ASAP.
Are you being called to serve as a deacon and want a deeper
relationship with God? Join to discuss your call and hear witness
from other deacons on April 21: 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish in
Bryan with 5:30 p.m. Mass to follow. Call the Diaconate Formation
Office at (512) 949-2459 for more information.
ROSARY Every Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. please join us in
praying The Rosary. The Ladies of St.Mary's.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IMPORTANT DATES
Confirmation Parents: Please remind your child that their volunteer
hours are due on Wednesday, April 24,2024. They can be given to
Ms. Ham or Mr. Silvestre on Wednesday starting at 5:30pm.
Confirmation Practice is set for Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 12 noon.
Meet at the Parish Life Center with your Godparent or parent.
Confirmation is set for Sunday, May 5,2024 @ 10 am. Candidates and
Godparents need to be at the Parish Life Center by 9:30 am.
First Holy Communion Parents First Confession for Second grade
is set for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, starting at 5:30pm with Fr. Javier.
This will be on a first come first serve basis. Once your child has
completed his/her confession your child will be dismissed.
First Holy Communion is set for Saturday, May 18, 2024, at noon.
A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them. Theologian
Dr. Julia Feder will offer Teresa of Avila as a "Saint for Survivors" online
on April 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. St. Teresa argued that we are all created
as beautiful, and nothing that anyone can do to us can diminish our soul’s
expansive beauty. Learn more and register for this webinar in advance at
https://www.austindiocese.org/events/interior-beauty-spiritual-resouces-fo
r-survivors
EIM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: EIM compliance is required for
persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Do you need to be
compliant? New to the EIM process? Already have an EIM account? Visit
austindiocese.org/eim to learn about compliance policies, how new
applicants get started, and how active users maintain compliance.
Contact eim@austindiocese.org for further assistance.
REPORT ABUSE: Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an adult with
a disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse Hotline at
www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and the diocese at
www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse or (512) 949-2447.
HAVE YOU, OR HAS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, EXPERIENCED
ABUSE? Bishop Joe S. Vásquez and the Diocese of Austin are
committed to providing compassionate care to persons who have
experienced abuse, particularly if committed by clergy or a church
representative. If you or someone you know have experienced such
abuse, contact the diocesan Coordinator of Victim Assistance and
Pastoral Support at (512) 949-2400.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR: Report unethical behavior by a
person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.
>>> ALL INVITED <<<
The Gospel of Luke
DVD-based Bible Study
Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30
St. Mary’s Parish Life Center
Join us weekly, or just come when you can, for an
enriching experience.
Ladies of St. Mary’s
Meetings on 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 at PLC
All Are Welcome
The DCCW will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 25 at
11:00 AM in the Parish Hall at Holy Trinity in Llano. Coffee is served
from 9:30-10:00 AM. All ladies of the Deanery are encouraged to
attend.
ATTENTION RE PARENTS: The Religious Education year is almost
over and there are a number of students whose fees have not been
paid. The fee is $15. Please pay this fee as soon as possible.
Contact Charlotte Spence on Wednesday night if you have any
questions.
ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS: If you will be graduating from
San Saba, Cherokee or Richland Springs High School this May,
please provide St. Mary’s office with your name, address and
telephone number so we can invite you to the Graduation Mass on
Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. You may contact the office at
325-372-3679, or office@stmaryssansaba.org. Please provide this
information ASAP.
Are you being called to serve as a deacon and want a deeper
relationship with God? Join to discuss your call and hear witness
from other deacons on April 21: 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish in
Bryan with 5:30 p.m. Mass to follow. Call the Diaconate Formation
Office at (512) 949-2459 for more information.
ROSARY Every Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. please join us in
praying The Rosary. The Ladies of St.Mary's.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IMPORTANT DATES
Confirmation Parents: Please remind your child that their volunteer
hours are due on Wednesday, April 24,2024. They can be given to
Ms. Ham or Mr. Silvestre on Wednesday starting at 5:30pm.
Confirmation Practice is set for Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 12 noon.
Meet at the Parish Life Center with your Godparent or parent.
Confirmation is set for Sunday, May 5,2024 @ 10 am. Candidates and
Godparents need to be at the Parish Life Center by 9:30 am.
First Holy Communion Parents First Confession for Second grade
is set for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, starting at 5:30pm with Fr. Javier.
This will be on a first come first serve basis. Once your child has
completed his/her confession your child will be dismissed.
First Holy Communion is set for Saturday, May 18, 2024, at noon.
A Webinar for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them. Theologian
Dr. Julia Feder will offer Teresa of Avila as a "Saint for Survivors" online
on April 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. St. Teresa argued that we are all created
as beautiful, and nothing that anyone can do to us can diminish our soul’s
expansive beauty. Learn more and register for this webinar in advance at
https://www.austindiocese.org/events/interior-beauty-spiritual-resouces-fo
r-survivors
EIM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: EIM compliance is required for
persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Do you need to be
compliant? New to the EIM process? Already have an EIM account? Visit
austindiocese.org/eim to learn about compliance policies, how new
applicants get started, and how active users maintain compliance.
Contact eim@austindiocese.org for further assistance.
REPORT ABUSE: Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an adult with
a disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse Hotline at
www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and the diocese at
www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse or (512) 949-2447.
HAVE YOU, OR HAS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, EXPERIENCED
ABUSE? Bishop Joe S. Vásquez and the Diocese of Austin are
committed to providing compassionate care to persons who have
experienced abuse, particularly if committed by clergy or a church
representative. If you or someone you know have experienced such
abuse, contact the diocesan Coordinator of Victim Assistance and
Pastoral Support at (512) 949-2400.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR: Report unethical behavior by a
person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.
>>> ALL INVITED <<<
The Gospel of Luke
DVD-based Bible Study
Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30
St. Mary’s Parish Life Center
Join us weekly, or just come when you can, for an
enriching experience.
Ladies of St. Mary’s
Meetings on 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 at PLC
All Are Welcome
Anuncios del 21 de abril de 2024
La DCCW llevará a cabo su reunión trimestral el jueves 25 de abril a las
11:00 a. m. en el Salón Parroquial de Holy Trinity en Llano. El café se
sirve de 9:30 a 10:00 a.m. Se anima a asistir a todas las damas del
Decanato.
ATENCIÓN PADRES: El año de Educación Religiosa casi ha terminado y
hay varios estudiantes cuyas cuotas no han sido pagadas. La tarifa es de
$15. Pague esta tarifa lo antes posible. Comuníquese con Charlotte
Spence el miércoles por la noche si tiene alguna pregunta.
ATENCIÓN ALUMNOS QUE SE VAN A GRADUAR: Si se graduará de
San Saba, Cherokee o Richland Springs High School este mayo,
proporcione a la oficina de St. Mary su nombre, dirección y número de
teléfono para que podamos invitar a la Misa de graduación el domingo 19
de mayo. a las 10 a. m. Puede comunicarse con la oficina al
325-372-3679 o office@stmaryssansaba.org. Proporcione esta
información lo antes posible.
¿Está siendo llamado a servir como diácono y desea una relación
más profunda con Dios? Únase para discutir su llamado y escuchar el
testimonio de otros diáconos el 21 de abril: de 3 a 5 p.m. en la parroquia
St. Joseph en Bryan a las 5:30 p.m. Misa a seguir.
Llame a la Oficina de Formación del Diaconado al (512) 949-2459 para
obtener más información.
FECHAS IMPORTANTES-EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA
Padres de confirmación: recuerden a sus hijos que sus horas de
voluntariado se tienen que entregar el miércoles 24 de abril de 2024. Se
pueden entregar a la Sra. Ham o al Sr. Silvestre el miércoles a partir de
las 5:30 p.m.
La práctica de confirmación está programada para el sábado 4 de mayo
de 2024 a las 12 del mediodía. Reúnase en Parish Life Center con su
padrino o padre.
La confirmación está programada para el domingo 5 de mayo de 2024 a
las 10 am. Los candidatos y padrinos deben estar en el Parish Life
Center antes de las 9:30 am.
Padres de Hijos de la Primera Comunión: La Primera Confesión está
programada para el miércoles 1 de mayo de 2024, a partir de las 5:30
p.m. con el P. Javier. Esto se realizará por orden de llegada. Una vez que
su hijo haya completado su confesión, su hijo se puede ir.
La Primera Comunión está prevista para el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024
al mediodía.
Un seminario web para sobrevivientes y quienes los cuidan. La teóloga
Dra. Julia Feder ofrecerá a Teresa de Ávila como “Santa para los
Sobrevivientes” en línea el 22 de abril de 6:30 a 8 p.m. Santa Teresa
argumentó que todos somos creados hermosos y que nada de lo que alguien
pueda hacernos puede disminuir la belleza expansiva de nuestra alma.
Obtenga más información y regístrese para este seminario web con
anticipación en
https://www.austindiocese.org/events/interior-beauty-spiritual-resouces-for-survivors
INFORMACIÓN PARA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON EIM: El cumplimiento con
EIM es requerido para personas activas en la mayoría de ministerios en la
diócesis. ¿Necesita usted estar en cumplimiento? ¿Es el proceso de EIM algo
nuevo para usted? ¿Ya tiene una cuenta de EIM? Visite austindiocese.org/eim
para aprender sobre las políticas de cumplimiento, cómo comenzar si es un
nuevo aplicante, y cómo los usuarios activos se mantienen en cumplimiento.
Contacte a eim@austindiocese.org para recibir mayor asistencia.
REPORTE EL ABUSO: Reporte el abuso de un menor, un adulto mayor o un
adulto con una discapacidad a las autoridades locales del cumplimiento de la
ley o a la Línea Directa del Abuso de Texas en www.txabusehotline.org o
llamando al (800) 252-5400 y a la diócesis de Austin en
www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse o llamando al (512) 949-2447.
¿HA USTED, O ALGUIEN QUE USTED CONOCE, EXPERIMENTADO
ABUSO? El Obispo José Vásquez y la Diócesis de Austin están
comprometidos a proveer de cuidado compasivo a personas que hayan
experimentado abuso, particularmente si éste fue cometido por clero o un
representante de la iglesia. Si usted, o alguien que usted conocer ha
experimentado dicho abuso, contacte a la Coordinadora diocesana de
Asistencia a las Víctimas y Apoyo Pastoral, llame al (512) 949-2400.
REPORTE COMPORTAMIENTO NO ÉTICO: Reporte comportamiento no
ético por parte de una persona sirviendo en ministerio a la diócesis al (512)
949-2447.
La DCCW llevará a cabo su reunión trimestral el jueves 25 de abril a las
11:00 a. m. en el Salón Parroquial de Holy Trinity en Llano. El café se
sirve de 9:30 a 10:00 a.m. Se anima a asistir a todas las damas del
Decanato.
ATENCIÓN PADRES: El año de Educación Religiosa casi ha terminado y
hay varios estudiantes cuyas cuotas no han sido pagadas. La tarifa es de
$15. Pague esta tarifa lo antes posible. Comuníquese con Charlotte
Spence el miércoles por la noche si tiene alguna pregunta.
ATENCIÓN ALUMNOS QUE SE VAN A GRADUAR: Si se graduará de
San Saba, Cherokee o Richland Springs High School este mayo,
proporcione a la oficina de St. Mary su nombre, dirección y número de
teléfono para que podamos invitar a la Misa de graduación el domingo 19
de mayo. a las 10 a. m. Puede comunicarse con la oficina al
325-372-3679 o office@stmaryssansaba.org. Proporcione esta
información lo antes posible.
¿Está siendo llamado a servir como diácono y desea una relación
más profunda con Dios? Únase para discutir su llamado y escuchar el
testimonio de otros diáconos el 21 de abril: de 3 a 5 p.m. en la parroquia
St. Joseph en Bryan a las 5:30 p.m. Misa a seguir.
Llame a la Oficina de Formación del Diaconado al (512) 949-2459 para
obtener más información.
FECHAS IMPORTANTES-EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA
Padres de confirmación: recuerden a sus hijos que sus horas de
voluntariado se tienen que entregar el miércoles 24 de abril de 2024. Se
pueden entregar a la Sra. Ham o al Sr. Silvestre el miércoles a partir de
las 5:30 p.m.
La práctica de confirmación está programada para el sábado 4 de mayo
de 2024 a las 12 del mediodía. Reúnase en Parish Life Center con su
padrino o padre.
La confirmación está programada para el domingo 5 de mayo de 2024 a
las 10 am. Los candidatos y padrinos deben estar en el Parish Life
Center antes de las 9:30 am.
Padres de Hijos de la Primera Comunión: La Primera Confesión está
programada para el miércoles 1 de mayo de 2024, a partir de las 5:30
p.m. con el P. Javier. Esto se realizará por orden de llegada. Una vez que
su hijo haya completado su confesión, su hijo se puede ir.
La Primera Comunión está prevista para el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024
al mediodía.
Un seminario web para sobrevivientes y quienes los cuidan. La teóloga
Dra. Julia Feder ofrecerá a Teresa de Ávila como “Santa para los
Sobrevivientes” en línea el 22 de abril de 6:30 a 8 p.m. Santa Teresa
argumentó que todos somos creados hermosos y que nada de lo que alguien
pueda hacernos puede disminuir la belleza expansiva de nuestra alma.
Obtenga más información y regístrese para este seminario web con
anticipación en
https://www.austindiocese.org/events/interior-beauty-spiritual-resouces-for-survivors
INFORMACIÓN PARA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON EIM: El cumplimiento con
EIM es requerido para personas activas en la mayoría de ministerios en la
diócesis. ¿Necesita usted estar en cumplimiento? ¿Es el proceso de EIM algo
nuevo para usted? ¿Ya tiene una cuenta de EIM? Visite austindiocese.org/eim
para aprender sobre las políticas de cumplimiento, cómo comenzar si es un
nuevo aplicante, y cómo los usuarios activos se mantienen en cumplimiento.
Contacte a eim@austindiocese.org para recibir mayor asistencia.
REPORTE EL ABUSO: Reporte el abuso de un menor, un adulto mayor o un
adulto con una discapacidad a las autoridades locales del cumplimiento de la
ley o a la Línea Directa del Abuso de Texas en www.txabusehotline.org o
llamando al (800) 252-5400 y a la diócesis de Austin en
www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse o llamando al (512) 949-2447.
¿HA USTED, O ALGUIEN QUE USTED CONOCE, EXPERIMENTADO
ABUSO? El Obispo José Vásquez y la Diócesis de Austin están
comprometidos a proveer de cuidado compasivo a personas que hayan
experimentado abuso, particularmente si éste fue cometido por clero o un
representante de la iglesia. Si usted, o alguien que usted conocer ha
experimentado dicho abuso, contacte a la Coordinadora diocesana de
Asistencia a las Víctimas y Apoyo Pastoral, llame al (512) 949-2400.
REPORTE COMPORTAMIENTO NO ÉTICO: Reporte comportamiento no
ético por parte de una persona sirviendo en ministerio a la diócesis al (512)
949-2447.
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.
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.
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
If you are in need of assistance, the Ministerial Alliance at 372-5259. Please leave your name and telephone number
and the nature of your request. Someone will return your call.
The Capital Area Food Bank
The food bank is in San Saba on the 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
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:
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.
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