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
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Volunteers Needed For Santa’s Workshop:
The Ministerial
Alliance is hosting Santa’s Workshop on December 11th from 3:00 to
5:00. This year Kay and Albert Stowell have graciously agreed to let
us use their building located at 122 S Cherokee Street (corner of
Commerce and Cherokee where Lowe’s was downtown). This will
allow for making plans and not having to deal with weather
conditions.  St. Mary’s will be participating by providing cookies and working a
table. Volunteers are needed to help distribute cookies on December
11th from 3:00 to 5:00.
Please contact Joanne at weikj@centex.net if you can help with Santa’s Workshop.
The Giving Tree
What it’s for….
As you have seen the parking lot is not yet complete. With previous
fundraised money, it was voted on to secure a price on the materials
for Stage 1. As we all know prices of materials are on the continuous
rise. With a successful Festival this year, we are still in need of more
money to be able to start on Stage 2, which is getting the parking lot
paved. Money raised from the Giving Tree will help us meet our
goal to get the parking lot paved.
How it works….
The tree has numbered envelopes from 1 to 200. Pick an envelope
and you will donate the dollar amount that is on the front of the
envelope. Envelopes can be placed in the box below the tree. On
each envelope you can note if it is in Memory of a loved one or
simply put your family name. The envelopes will then be replaced
with Gold Stars showing the names listed from the donation on the
tree throughout the holiday season.
Christmas Choir: 
If you are interested in the Christmas choir for Christmas Day or
Christmas Eve Mass, please see Barbara Fowler. 
Married Couples:
​Think a Marriage Encounter Weekend is only for
troubled marriages? Nothing could be further from the truth. It is a
romantic, faith-filled weekend with the purpose of enriching already
good marriages. The next weekend will be held on Jan. 7th-9th at
Wingate Hotel in Round Rock. To apply online visit:
www.wwme.org. See www.austinme.org for more information and to
apply, email wwmeaustin@gmail.com or call 512-677-WWME
(9963). Apply early to ensure a space.
Diocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
​The
ninth annual diocesan celebration in honor of Our Lady of
Guadalupe will be celebrated on Dec. 4 at 8 a.m. at St.
Mary Cathedral in Austin. Catholics across Central Texas
will gather to celebrate and reflect on the apparitions of the
Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Juan Diego. For more details
v i s i t h t t p s : / / www. a u s t i n d i o c e s e . o r g / o l g -
celebration

Voluntarios Necesarios Para el Taller de Santa: La Alianza
Ministerial está organizando el Taller de Santa el 11 de diciembre de
3:00 a 5:00. Este año, Kay y Albert Stowell han acordado amablemente
dejarnos usar su edificio ubicado en 122 S Cherokee Street (esquina de
Commerce y Cherokee donde Lowe's estaba en el centro). Esto permitirá
hacer planes y no tener que lidiar con las condiciones climáticas.
St.Mary's participará proporcionando galletas y trabajando una mesa.Se
necesitan voluntarios para ayudar a distribuir galletas el 11 de diciembre
de 3:00 a 5:00.Comuníquese con Joanne;
weikj@centex.net si puedes ayudar con el Taller de Papá Noel.
El Arbol Generoso
Para qué es....
Como has visto el aparcamiento aún no está completo. Con el dinero
recaudado anteriormente, se votó para asegurar un precio en los
materiales para la Etapa 1. Como todos sabemos, los precios de los
materiales están en continuo aumento. Con un Festival exitoso este año,
todavía necesitamos más dinero para poder comenzar en la Etapa 2, que
está pavimentando el estacionamiento. El dinero recaudado del Árbol de
Donaciones nos ayudará a cumplir nuestro objetivo de pavimentar el
estacionamiento.
Cómo funciona....
El árbol tiene sobres numerados del 1 al 200. Elija un sobre y donará la
cantidad en dólares que se encuentra en el frente del sobre. Los sobres se
pueden colocar en la caja debajo del árbol. En cada sobre puede anotar si
está en memoria de un ser querido o simplemente poner su apellido. Los
sobres serán reemplazados por Estrellas de Oro que muestran los
nombres enumerados de la donación en el árbol durante toda la
temporada navideña.
Parejas Casadas: ¿Piensan que las Marriage Encounter Weekend no mas
para matrimonios afligidos? Nada más lejos de la verdad. Es un fin de
semana romántico y lleno de fe con el propósito de enriquecer
matrimonios que ya son buenos. El próximo fin de semana se llevará a
cabo del 7 al 9 de enero en el Wingate Hotel en Round Rock. Visite
www.austinme.org para obtener más información y para postularse,
envíe un correo electrónico a wwmeaustin@gmail.com o llame al 512-
677-WWME (9963). Aplicar temprano para asegurar un espacio.

If you are interested in additional information from the Diocese of Austin, go to
austindiocese.org and click on Friday E-pistle. 

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. 
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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
​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

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:

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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​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.

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