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
Easter Flowers: If you would like to make a donation for an Easter Lilly, please use the envelopes found at the entrance of the Church. Fill out the envelope, enclose your donation and drop in the collection basket or the locked box on the wall.
EIM Workshop: St. Mary’s is hosting an EIM Workshop in English on March 27, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon. This is for new volunteers currently active in a ministry requiring EIM compliance and also for those who need to update their compliance. This is for our parishioners only. You must have an EIM account to attend this workshop (complete/submit the EIM application at eappsdb.com/Austin). Pre-registration is required. FACE MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED. Plan to arrive promptly as late arrivals WILL NOT be admitted and do not bring children to this workshop. There is a folder at the church entrance labeled EIM WORKSHOP MARCH 27, 2021, if your name is on the list, please take a sheet and follow the instructions. Contact Charlotte Spence for registration prior to March 1. Questions may be directed to Charlotte Spence at capspen@centex.net.
CSA Reached Goal: Congratulations! I am happy to share that our parish has reached our Catholic Services Appeal pledge goal of $4,500.00. We are at 197% of our pledge goal and 187% of our Challenge Goal. To date, 41 families have made a gift to the appeal. Last year, we had 39 participating families. Our parish has earned 6 tickets for the Parish Incentive Program. We have the opportunity to win $10,000.00 in parish grants. Our hearts are filled with gratitude! Thank you to everyone who said "yes" to support the priests, seminarians, families and poor of our diocese. If you are still prayerfully considering your CSA gift, you can make a secure gift online at austindiocese.org/give. God Bless, Fr. Javier
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.
Married Couples: Are you looking for a way to create a great start in your relationship for the New Year? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) Experience is a positive and personal experience offering married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication. From the comfort and security of your home, you'll be guided online by three couples and a priest to help you rediscover your dreams, rekindle your romance and become more aware of God’s desire for your marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming WWME Experiences on Tuesdays Feb/Mar 2021 and April 9-11, 2021. Early registration is highly recommended. For more dates, information & to apply go to austinme.org.
Easter Flowers: If you would like to make a donation for an Easter Lilly, please use the envelopes found at the entrance of the Church. Fill out the envelope, enclose your donation and drop in the collection basket or the locked box on the wall.
EIM Workshop: St. Mary’s is hosting an EIM Workshop in English on March 27, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon. This is for new volunteers currently active in a ministry requiring EIM compliance and also for those who need to update their compliance. This is for our parishioners only. You must have an EIM account to attend this workshop (complete/submit the EIM application at eappsdb.com/Austin). Pre-registration is required. FACE MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED. Plan to arrive promptly as late arrivals WILL NOT be admitted and do not bring children to this workshop. There is a folder at the church entrance labeled EIM WORKSHOP MARCH 27, 2021, if your name is on the list, please take a sheet and follow the instructions. Contact Charlotte Spence for registration prior to March 1. Questions may be directed to Charlotte Spence at capspen@centex.net.
CSA Reached Goal: Congratulations! I am happy to share that our parish has reached our Catholic Services Appeal pledge goal of $4,500.00. We are at 197% of our pledge goal and 187% of our Challenge Goal. To date, 41 families have made a gift to the appeal. Last year, we had 39 participating families. Our parish has earned 6 tickets for the Parish Incentive Program. We have the opportunity to win $10,000.00 in parish grants. Our hearts are filled with gratitude! Thank you to everyone who said "yes" to support the priests, seminarians, families and poor of our diocese. If you are still prayerfully considering your CSA gift, you can make a secure gift online at austindiocese.org/give. God Bless, Fr. Javier
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.
Married Couples: Are you looking for a way to create a great start in your relationship for the New Year? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) Experience is a positive and personal experience offering married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication. From the comfort and security of your home, you'll be guided online by three couples and a priest to help you rediscover your dreams, rekindle your romance and become more aware of God’s desire for your marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming WWME Experiences on Tuesdays Feb/Mar 2021 and April 9-11, 2021. Early registration is highly recommended. For more dates, information & to apply go to austinme.org.
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)
Jenny is a youth member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church San Saba. She is currently in ICU at Cooks Children’s Hospital, Fort Worth after having brain surgery. She has a long road ahead of her and the parents will need help for expenses acquired along the way, as they seek to get Jenny the care needed. Please continue to pray for this sweet girl and her parents. God Bless! There’s also an account set up for them at Commercial National Bank.
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.