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PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS

We Have a Bishop

Bishop-Elect
Joe S. Vásquez
Auxilliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston

Hospitality Social after the 7:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Masses in the Regina Caeli Room. Hosted by Catholic Life Branch #31

Show Your Support for Our Clergy Please join with the Knights of Columbus in showing our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our priests and deacons by attending the Annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner. Save the date for Monday, February 15th starting at 6:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Ave. D. Contact Bruce McAtee for reservations. Call 254 778-5045, cell 254 721-4223 or email bjmcatee@hot.rr.com

Next Set of Baptism Classes

Mon. Feb 15, 2010 (Session 1)
Mon. Feb 22, 2010 (Session 2)

Parents must attend sessions 1 and 2. Godparents need only attend session 2, but can attend both sessions. Classes are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Regina Caeli Room.

Haven't you Always Wanted to Sing, Play the Keyboard or Play the Guitar with a Group? The 9:15 Choir invites singers or guitarist or keyboardist to join them for the 9:15 Sunday Masses. Please call 624-7408 if interested.

Morality Class for Teens Sunday, February 7th after the 9:15 Mass in the Regina Caeli Room.

Do you know what the new health care legislation says about abortion? You might want to know... Click here to read more.

Do you want to... schedule an event at St. Mary's, use a room in one of the parish buildings, put an announcement in the bulletin? Read this first.

Interior of St. Mary's Church
Interior of St.Mary's Church

Year of the Priest

Calendar of Prayers for Priests

Letter from Pope Benedict XVI

Campaign Updates

Dear St. Mary's Parishioners,

The first phase of our capital campaign is off to a terrific start. The preparation phase is winding down and we are happy to announce that our campaign leadership committee is nearly complete. We are wrapping up the final details for our case statement which will be mailed out in the next few weeks. This case statement will begin to provide you with answers to many of the questions you might have about our campaign.

The parish-wide effort will begin in late February and continue through mid-April. Each parish family will be contacted either by mail or personal visit from a campaign representative in order to review the goals, answer your questions and ask for your consideration of a gift. The pledge period is five-years, and I am hopeful to have full participation from the entire parish through giving of talents, prayer and financial gifts.

Please mark your calendars! Our Campaign Kickoff will be the weekend of February 20 and 21. At each Mass there will be a brief campaign presentation. Following Mass campaign leaders and volunteers will be available to discuss the campaign and answer any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing you there.

Please take a look at this Q&A sheet for the answers to some common questions.

Fr. Ranjan
Pastor

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