November 28, 2023 Announcements
Parish News
MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE CHRISTMAS TURKEYS In the spirit of
Thanksgiving, the San Saba County Ministerial Alliance is
appealing for donations to help fund a free turkey giveaway. The
Alliance is planning to distribute two hundred turkeys for Christmas
this year to San Saba County families who receive food from the
Capital Area Food Bank. This ministry will provide one turkey per
family for Christmas dinner. Those associated with the Alliance are
grateful for the generous support of the San Saba community in
years past which has helped fund each ministry and benevolent
endeavor. Funding for the Alliance is completely dependent on
donations. Donations can be sent to San Saba County Ministerial
Alliance, P.O. Box 636, San Saba, Texas 76877. Requests for help
can be made at our Help Line: 325-372-5259.
WEBINAR: FOR ABUSE SURVIVORS AND THOSE WHO CARE
FOR THEM November 27, 6:30 - 8 p.m. What We Call “It”
Matters. Most international studies and recent grand jury reports
have included eyewitness testimonies detailing the spiritual
damage done in sexual, emotional and physical abuse by religious
authorities. Yet, we do not have a common understanding,
language, definition and diagnosis as to what we call “it”. Is it
complex trauma, betrayal trauma, soul murder, spiritual abuse or
moral injury? Or all of them? This discussion will explore current
understandings, problems with them, and the implications for
survivors’ well being. Call the Diocese of Austin @ 512-949-2400
for registration information.
Advent Penance Services
St. Mary – San Saba Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30 PM
St. Peter – Goldthwaite Wednesday, December 20th at 5:00 PM
ROSARY
Every Sunday morning at 9:20 please join us in praying The Rosary.
The Ladies of St.Mary's.
THANK YOU! The RCIA class sends a sincere thank you to the
Ladies of St.Mary's for our new bibles. Please continue praying
for us on our Journey of Faith.
Jesus, Nick, Jose, Ines, Breanna (and Paula Sonner).
Thank you for your generosity to the annual Catholic Services
Appeal (CSA), which launched last weekend. Our goal will help us meet
the needs of the people and ministries in our diocese including priestly
vocations, retirement fund for priests and religious, ministry to youth and
so much more! You can make your gift in multiple ways:
● Completing a pledge card that was mailed or one provided at your parish
● Scan the QR code on a pledge card
● Donating online at www.austindiocese.org/give
● Giving through stocks or IRAs
● Praying for the success of the appeal (write “prayers” on the pledge card)
A wedding ring was found in the church. It has been in the office for
many months. If you know of anyone who lost a ring, please have them
contact the office to identify and claim.
BULLETIN INFORMATION: Please note that the new email to send
information for the bulletin is lmartinez@stmaryssansaba.org.
>>> Adult Bible Study Series <<<
Every Thursday afternoon, 1:00 - 2:30
"Catholicism - Journey Around The World and Deep
Into the Faith". (DVD based) Stop by and check it out
! FREE. St. Mary's Parish Life Center.
Nov. 30 The Last Things
MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE CHRISTMAS TURKEYS In the spirit of
Thanksgiving, the San Saba County Ministerial Alliance is
appealing for donations to help fund a free turkey giveaway. The
Alliance is planning to distribute two hundred turkeys for Christmas
this year to San Saba County families who receive food from the
Capital Area Food Bank. This ministry will provide one turkey per
family for Christmas dinner. Those associated with the Alliance are
grateful for the generous support of the San Saba community in
years past which has helped fund each ministry and benevolent
endeavor. Funding for the Alliance is completely dependent on
donations. Donations can be sent to San Saba County Ministerial
Alliance, P.O. Box 636, San Saba, Texas 76877. Requests for help
can be made at our Help Line: 325-372-5259.
WEBINAR: FOR ABUSE SURVIVORS AND THOSE WHO CARE
FOR THEM November 27, 6:30 - 8 p.m. What We Call “It”
Matters. Most international studies and recent grand jury reports
have included eyewitness testimonies detailing the spiritual
damage done in sexual, emotional and physical abuse by religious
authorities. Yet, we do not have a common understanding,
language, definition and diagnosis as to what we call “it”. Is it
complex trauma, betrayal trauma, soul murder, spiritual abuse or
moral injury? Or all of them? This discussion will explore current
understandings, problems with them, and the implications for
survivors’ well being. Call the Diocese of Austin @ 512-949-2400
for registration information.
Advent Penance Services
St. Mary – San Saba Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30 PM
St. Peter – Goldthwaite Wednesday, December 20th at 5:00 PM
ROSARY
Every Sunday morning at 9:20 please join us in praying The Rosary.
The Ladies of St.Mary's.
THANK YOU! The RCIA class sends a sincere thank you to the
Ladies of St.Mary's for our new bibles. Please continue praying
for us on our Journey of Faith.
Jesus, Nick, Jose, Ines, Breanna (and Paula Sonner).
Thank you for your generosity to the annual Catholic Services
Appeal (CSA), which launched last weekend. Our goal will help us meet
the needs of the people and ministries in our diocese including priestly
vocations, retirement fund for priests and religious, ministry to youth and
so much more! You can make your gift in multiple ways:
● Completing a pledge card that was mailed or one provided at your parish
● Scan the QR code on a pledge card
● Donating online at www.austindiocese.org/give
● Giving through stocks or IRAs
● Praying for the success of the appeal (write “prayers” on the pledge card)
A wedding ring was found in the church. It has been in the office for
many months. If you know of anyone who lost a ring, please have them
contact the office to identify and claim.
BULLETIN INFORMATION: Please note that the new email to send
information for the bulletin is lmartinez@stmaryssansaba.org.
>>> Adult Bible Study Series <<<
Every Thursday afternoon, 1:00 - 2:30
"Catholicism - Journey Around The World and Deep
Into the Faith". (DVD based) Stop by and check it out
! FREE. St. Mary's Parish Life Center.
Nov. 30 The Last Things
Noticias de la Parroquia
ALIANZA MINISTERIAL PAVOS DE NAVIDAD Con el espíritu
del Día de Acción de Gracias, la Alianza Ministerial del Condado
de San Saba está solicitando donaciones para ayudar a
financiar pavo gratuito. La Alianza planea distribuir doscientos
pavos para Navidad este año a las familias del condado de San
Saba que reciben alimentos del Capital Area Food Bank. Este
ministerio proporcionará un pavo por familia para la cena de
Navidad. Aquellos asociados con la Alianza están agradecidos
por el generoso apoyo de la comunidad de San Saba en años
anteriores, que ha ayudado a financiar cada ministerio y
esfuerzo benévolo. La financiación de la Alianza depende
completamente de las donaciones. Las donaciones se pueden
enviar a San Saba County Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 636,
San Saba, Texas 76877. Las solicitudes de ayuda se pueden
realizar en nuestra Línea de Ayuda: 325-372-5259.
SEMINARIO WEB: PARA SOBREVIVIENTES DE ABUSO Y
QUIENES LOS CUIDAN 27 de noviembre, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Lo
que llamamos "eso" importa. La mayoría de los estudios
internacionales y los informes recientes del gran jurado han
incluido testimonios de testigos presenciales que detallan el
daño espiritual causado por el abuso sexual, emocional y físico
por parte de las autoridades religiosas. Sin embargo, no
tenemos una comprensión, un lenguaje, una definición y un
diagnóstico comunes sobre lo que llamamos “eso”. ¿Es un
trauma complejo, un trauma por traición, un asesinato de alma,
un abuso espiritual o un daño moral? ¿O todos ellos? Esta
discusión explorará los entendimientos actuales, los problemas
con ellos y las implicaciones para el bienestar de los
sobrevivientes. Llame a la Diócesis de Austin al 512-949-2400
para obtener información sobre la inscripción.
Servicios de penitencia de Adviento
Santa María–San Saba Martes 5 de diciembre a las 6:30 p.m.
San Pedro–Goldthwaite Miércoles 20 de diciembre a las 5:00 p.m.
ROSARIO Todos los domingos por la mañana a las 9:20 únase
a nosotros para rezar el Rosario. Las Damas de Santa María.
¡GRACIAS! La clase de RICA envía un sincero agradecimiento
a las Damas de Santa María por nuestras nuevas biblias.
Continúe orando por nosotros en nuestro Camino de Fe.
Jesús, Nick, José, Inés, Breanna (y Paula Sonner).
Gracias por su generosidad con la Campaña Anual de
Servicios Católicos (CSAG), que se lanzó el fin de semana
pasado. ¡Nuestro objetivo nos ayudará a satisfacer las
necesidades de las personas y los ministerios de nuestra
diócesis, incluidas las vocaciones sacerdotales, el fondo de
jubilación para sacerdotes y religiosos, el ministerio juvenil y
mucho más! Puedes hacer tu regalo de múltiples formas:
● Completar una tarjeta de compromiso enviada por
correo o proporcionada en su parroquia
● Escanee el código QR en una tarjeta de compromiso
● Donación en línea en www.austindiocese.org/give
● Donar a través de acciones o cuentas IRA
● Orar por el éxito de la apelación (escribir “oraciones” en
la tarjeta de compromiso)
En la iglesia se encontró un anillo de bodas. Lleva muchos
meses en la oficina. Si conoce a alguien que perdió un anillo,
pídale que se comunique con la oficina para identificarlo y
reclamarlo.
INFORMACION DEL BOLETIN: Por favor anote que la nueva
dirección para mandar información para el boletín es
lmartinez@stmaryssansaba.org.
ALIANZA MINISTERIAL PAVOS DE NAVIDAD Con el espíritu
del Día de Acción de Gracias, la Alianza Ministerial del Condado
de San Saba está solicitando donaciones para ayudar a
financiar pavo gratuito. La Alianza planea distribuir doscientos
pavos para Navidad este año a las familias del condado de San
Saba que reciben alimentos del Capital Area Food Bank. Este
ministerio proporcionará un pavo por familia para la cena de
Navidad. Aquellos asociados con la Alianza están agradecidos
por el generoso apoyo de la comunidad de San Saba en años
anteriores, que ha ayudado a financiar cada ministerio y
esfuerzo benévolo. La financiación de la Alianza depende
completamente de las donaciones. Las donaciones se pueden
enviar a San Saba County Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 636,
San Saba, Texas 76877. Las solicitudes de ayuda se pueden
realizar en nuestra Línea de Ayuda: 325-372-5259.
SEMINARIO WEB: PARA SOBREVIVIENTES DE ABUSO Y
QUIENES LOS CUIDAN 27 de noviembre, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Lo
que llamamos "eso" importa. La mayoría de los estudios
internacionales y los informes recientes del gran jurado han
incluido testimonios de testigos presenciales que detallan el
daño espiritual causado por el abuso sexual, emocional y físico
por parte de las autoridades religiosas. Sin embargo, no
tenemos una comprensión, un lenguaje, una definición y un
diagnóstico comunes sobre lo que llamamos “eso”. ¿Es un
trauma complejo, un trauma por traición, un asesinato de alma,
un abuso espiritual o un daño moral? ¿O todos ellos? Esta
discusión explorará los entendimientos actuales, los problemas
con ellos y las implicaciones para el bienestar de los
sobrevivientes. Llame a la Diócesis de Austin al 512-949-2400
para obtener información sobre la inscripción.
Servicios de penitencia de Adviento
Santa María–San Saba Martes 5 de diciembre a las 6:30 p.m.
San Pedro–Goldthwaite Miércoles 20 de diciembre a las 5:00 p.m.
ROSARIO Todos los domingos por la mañana a las 9:20 únase
a nosotros para rezar el Rosario. Las Damas de Santa María.
¡GRACIAS! La clase de RICA envía un sincero agradecimiento
a las Damas de Santa María por nuestras nuevas biblias.
Continúe orando por nosotros en nuestro Camino de Fe.
Jesús, Nick, José, Inés, Breanna (y Paula Sonner).
Gracias por su generosidad con la Campaña Anual de
Servicios Católicos (CSAG), que se lanzó el fin de semana
pasado. ¡Nuestro objetivo nos ayudará a satisfacer las
necesidades de las personas y los ministerios de nuestra
diócesis, incluidas las vocaciones sacerdotales, el fondo de
jubilación para sacerdotes y religiosos, el ministerio juvenil y
mucho más! Puedes hacer tu regalo de múltiples formas:
● Completar una tarjeta de compromiso enviada por
correo o proporcionada en su parroquia
● Escanee el código QR en una tarjeta de compromiso
● Donación en línea en www.austindiocese.org/give
● Donar a través de acciones o cuentas IRA
● Orar por el éxito de la apelación (escribir “oraciones” en
la tarjeta de compromiso)
En la iglesia se encontró un anillo de bodas. Lleva muchos
meses en la oficina. Si conoce a alguien que perdió un anillo,
pídale que se comunique con la oficina para identificarlo y
reclamarlo.
INFORMACION DEL BOLETIN: Por favor anote que la nueva
dirección para mandar información para el boletín es
lmartinez@stmaryssansaba.org.
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
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
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