May 14, 2023 Announcements
Parish News
REPORT ABUSE: Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an
adult with a disability to local law enforcement or to the Texas
Abuse Hotline at www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and to
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.
¿Ha usted, o alguien que usted conoce, experimentado
abuso?
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR: Report unethical behavior by
a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.
To my fellow parishioners, As you may know, I have volunteered to
coordinate the football concession stand project. I felt that this
fundraiser is very necessary for our Church. This year, there are more
home games than usual so it will be a bit more challenging, yet
knowing that our church community is always supportive, this can be
accomplished. I ask for your prayers that God may guide me in all the
decision making for this project but most of all, for your support, help,
and love. I WELCOME YOU and YOUR HELP in this endeavor. If you
are willing to give in any way, please contact Sarah
CSA Goal: Even though we have reach our pledge CSA Goal, we
have not met our goal of increase in the number of gifts from last year
to this year. We NEED at least 18 parishioners who have not already
sent in a pledge card to complete a CSA envelop and Mark “I/We will
pray for the appeal.” (You can also make a donation if you want).
Please put the CSA envelope in the collection basket or you can mail
it . Unless we meet this goal, we will not be awarded the $5,000 grant
money. This is such an easy way to earn $5,000 and it will be such a
loss for our parish if we are not awarded this grant money. The
envelopes are in the back of the church.
Address Change: Please address correspondence to the church
office to St. Mary Catholic Church, 504 West Wallace St., San Saba,
Texas 76877. We will be closing our post office box.
*******IMPORTANT DATES/FECHAS IMPORTANTES *******
First Communion Parents/Papas de Hijos(as) de Primera
Comunion:
May 3, 2023, Wednesday – First Confession/Penance starting at 5:30 pm
Miércoles, 3 de Mayo -Primera Confesión/Penitencia empezando a las 5:30 p.m.
May 19, 2023, Friday - First Communion practice with parents and Godparent at 6:00 pm
Viernes, 19 de Mayo - Práctica de Primera Comunión con los padres y padrinos a las 6:00 p.m.
May 20, 2023, Saturday – Celebration of First Holy Communion at 12 noon. (Candidates and Godparent
need to be at the church by 11:45 am)
Sábado, 20 de Mayo - Celebración de la Sagrada Primera
Comunión a las 12:00 al mediodía (Candidatos y Padrinos
necesitan estar en la iglesia para las 11:45 a.m.)
No Greater Love
A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion
St. Mary's Parish Life Center. Contact the church office if any questions.
All adults invited. Come check it out !
We will have the class every Monday evening, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
and ALSO again on every Thursday afternoon, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Monday 4/24 Session 4a The Death of the Messiah
Monday 5/1 Session 4b Jesus Carries His Cross
Monday 5/8 Session 5a The Seven Last Words
Thursday 4/27 Session 3b Jesus Is Condemned to Death
Thursday 5/4 Session 4a The Death of the Messiah
Thursday 5/11 Session 4b Jesus Carries His Cross
REPORT ABUSE: Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an
adult with a disability to local law enforcement or to the Texas
Abuse Hotline at www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and to
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.
¿Ha usted, o alguien que usted conoce, experimentado
abuso?
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR: Report unethical behavior by
a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.
To my fellow parishioners, As you may know, I have volunteered to
coordinate the football concession stand project. I felt that this
fundraiser is very necessary for our Church. This year, there are more
home games than usual so it will be a bit more challenging, yet
knowing that our church community is always supportive, this can be
accomplished. I ask for your prayers that God may guide me in all the
decision making for this project but most of all, for your support, help,
and love. I WELCOME YOU and YOUR HELP in this endeavor. If you
are willing to give in any way, please contact Sarah
CSA Goal: Even though we have reach our pledge CSA Goal, we
have not met our goal of increase in the number of gifts from last year
to this year. We NEED at least 18 parishioners who have not already
sent in a pledge card to complete a CSA envelop and Mark “I/We will
pray for the appeal.” (You can also make a donation if you want).
Please put the CSA envelope in the collection basket or you can mail
it . Unless we meet this goal, we will not be awarded the $5,000 grant
money. This is such an easy way to earn $5,000 and it will be such a
loss for our parish if we are not awarded this grant money. The
envelopes are in the back of the church.
Address Change: Please address correspondence to the church
office to St. Mary Catholic Church, 504 West Wallace St., San Saba,
Texas 76877. We will be closing our post office box.
*******IMPORTANT DATES/FECHAS IMPORTANTES *******
First Communion Parents/Papas de Hijos(as) de Primera
Comunion:
May 3, 2023, Wednesday – First Confession/Penance starting at 5:30 pm
Miércoles, 3 de Mayo -Primera Confesión/Penitencia empezando a las 5:30 p.m.
May 19, 2023, Friday - First Communion practice with parents and Godparent at 6:00 pm
Viernes, 19 de Mayo - Práctica de Primera Comunión con los padres y padrinos a las 6:00 p.m.
May 20, 2023, Saturday – Celebration of First Holy Communion at 12 noon. (Candidates and Godparent
need to be at the church by 11:45 am)
Sábado, 20 de Mayo - Celebración de la Sagrada Primera
Comunión a las 12:00 al mediodía (Candidatos y Padrinos
necesitan estar en la iglesia para las 11:45 a.m.)
No Greater Love
A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion
St. Mary's Parish Life Center. Contact the church office if any questions.
All adults invited. Come check it out !
We will have the class every Monday evening, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
and ALSO again on every Thursday afternoon, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Monday 4/24 Session 4a The Death of the Messiah
Monday 5/1 Session 4b Jesus Carries His Cross
Monday 5/8 Session 5a The Seven Last Words
Thursday 4/27 Session 3b Jesus Is Condemned to Death
Thursday 5/4 Session 4a The Death of the Messiah
Thursday 5/11 Session 4b Jesus Carries His Cross
Noticias de la Parroquia
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 conozca 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.
A mis compañeros feligreses, como sabrán, me he ofrecido
como voluntario para coordinar el proyecto del puesto de venta
de fútbol. sentí que esta recaudación de fondos es muy
necesaria para nuestra Iglesia. Este año, hay más juegos en
casa de lo habitual, por lo que será un poco más desafiante,
pero sabiendo que la comunidad de nuestra iglesia siempre
brinda apoyo, esto se puede lograr. Pido sus oraciones para que
Dios me guíe en toda la toma de decisiones para este proyecto
pero sobre todo, por su apoyo, ayuda y amor. LES DOY LA
BIENVENIDA Y TU AYUDA en este empeño. Comuníquese Sara.
Meta de CSA: aunque hemos alcanzado nuestra meta de CSA
de compromiso, no hemos cumplido nuestra meta de aumentar
la cantidad de donaciones desde el año pasado hasta este año.
NECESITAMOS al menos 18 feligreses que aún no hayan
enviado una tarjeta de compromiso para completar un sobre de
CSA y marcar "Yo/nosotros oraremos por la apelación".
(También puedes hacer una donación si quieres). Coloque el
sobre de CSA en la canasta de recolección o puede enviarlo por
correo. A menos que alcancemos esta meta, no se nos otorgará
el dinero de la subvención de $5,000. Esta es una manera tan
fácil de ganar $5,000 y será una gran pérdida para nuestra
parroquia si no recibimos este dinero de la subvención. Los
sobres están en la parte de atrás de la iglesia.
Cambio de Dirección: Por favor cambiar la dirección de la
oficina de la iglesia a St. Mary Catholic Church, 504 West
Wallace St., San Saba, Texas 76877. Cerraremos nuestro
apartado postal.
*******IMPORTANT DATES/FECHAS IMPORTANTES *******
First Communion Parents/Papas de Hijos(as) de Primera
Comunion:
May 3, 2023, Wednesday – First Confession/Penance starting
at 5:30 pm
Miércoles, 3 de Mayo -Primera Confesión/Penitencia
empezando a las 5:30 p.m.
May 19, 2023, Friday - First Communion practice with parents
and Godparent at 6:00 pm
Viernes, 19 de Mayo - Práctica de Primera Comunión con los
padres y padrinos a las 6:00 p.m.
May 20, 2023, Saturday – Celebration of First Holy
Communion at 12 noon. (Candidates and Godparent
need to be at the church by 11:45 am)
Sábado, 20 de Mayo - Celebración de la Sagrada Primera
Comunión a las 12:00 al mediodía (Candidatos y Padrinos
necesitan estar en la iglesia para las 11:45 a.m.)
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 conozca 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.
A mis compañeros feligreses, como sabrán, me he ofrecido
como voluntario para coordinar el proyecto del puesto de venta
de fútbol. sentí que esta recaudación de fondos es muy
necesaria para nuestra Iglesia. Este año, hay más juegos en
casa de lo habitual, por lo que será un poco más desafiante,
pero sabiendo que la comunidad de nuestra iglesia siempre
brinda apoyo, esto se puede lograr. Pido sus oraciones para que
Dios me guíe en toda la toma de decisiones para este proyecto
pero sobre todo, por su apoyo, ayuda y amor. LES DOY LA
BIENVENIDA Y TU AYUDA en este empeño. Comuníquese Sara.
Meta de CSA: aunque hemos alcanzado nuestra meta de CSA
de compromiso, no hemos cumplido nuestra meta de aumentar
la cantidad de donaciones desde el año pasado hasta este año.
NECESITAMOS al menos 18 feligreses que aún no hayan
enviado una tarjeta de compromiso para completar un sobre de
CSA y marcar "Yo/nosotros oraremos por la apelación".
(También puedes hacer una donación si quieres). Coloque el
sobre de CSA en la canasta de recolección o puede enviarlo por
correo. A menos que alcancemos esta meta, no se nos otorgará
el dinero de la subvención de $5,000. Esta es una manera tan
fácil de ganar $5,000 y será una gran pérdida para nuestra
parroquia si no recibimos este dinero de la subvención. Los
sobres están en la parte de atrás de la iglesia.
Cambio de Dirección: Por favor cambiar la dirección de la
oficina de la iglesia a St. Mary Catholic Church, 504 West
Wallace St., San Saba, Texas 76877. Cerraremos nuestro
apartado postal.
*******IMPORTANT DATES/FECHAS IMPORTANTES *******
First Communion Parents/Papas de Hijos(as) de Primera
Comunion:
May 3, 2023, Wednesday – First Confession/Penance starting
at 5:30 pm
Miércoles, 3 de Mayo -Primera Confesión/Penitencia
empezando a las 5:30 p.m.
May 19, 2023, Friday - First Communion practice with parents
and Godparent at 6:00 pm
Viernes, 19 de Mayo - Práctica de Primera Comunión con los
padres y padrinos a las 6:00 p.m.
May 20, 2023, Saturday – Celebration of First Holy
Communion at 12 noon. (Candidates and Godparent
need to be at the church by 11:45 am)
Sábado, 20 de Mayo - Celebración de la Sagrada Primera
Comunión a las 12:00 al mediodía (Candidatos y Padrinos
necesitan estar en la iglesia para las 11:45 a.m.)
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