May12, 2024 Announcements
Anuncios del 12 de mayo de 2024
Parish News
Volunteers needed: Due to flood damage at Norma Almaguer’s
home, volunteers are needed to help clean out her flooded
basement. This involves moving and cleaning out damaged items.
Please call her at 325-372-7929. Her address is 280 CR 224, San
Saba. Thank you for helping Norma.
Incoming Texas A&M University or Blinn College Student?
Connect is our retreat for freshmen and transfer students who are
looking for a welcoming community! You will be connected with
other students, so you can make new friends in the faith.
Registration opens in May! Go to www.stmarysconnect.com for
more information.
ATTENTION RE PARENTS: The Religious Education year is
almost over and there are a number of students whose fees have
not been paid. The fee is $15. Please pay this fee as soon as
possible. Contact Charlotte Spence on Wednesday night if you
have any questions.
ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS: If you will be graduating
from San Saba, Cherokee or Richland Springs High School this
May, please provide St. Mary’s office with your name, address and
telephone number so we can invite you to the Graduation Mass on
Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. You may contact the office at
325-372-3679, or office@stmaryssansaba.org. Please provide
this information ASAP.
ROSARY Every Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. please join us in
praying The Rosary. The Ladies of St.Mary's.
First Holy Communion Parents
First Holy Communion is set for Saturday, May 18, 2024, at noon.
EIM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: EIM compliance is required
for persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Do you need
to be compliant? New to the EIM process? Already have an EIM
account? Visit austindiocese.org/eim to learn about compliance
policies, how new applicants get started, and how active users
maintain compliance. Contact eim@austindiocese.org for further
assistance.
REPORT ABUSE: Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an
adult with a disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse
Hotline at www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and 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.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR: Report unethical behavior by
a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.
>>> ALL INVITED <<<
The Gospel of Luke
DVD-based Bible Study
Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30
St. Mary’s Parish Life Center
Join us weekly, or just come when you can, for an
enriching experience.
Ladies of St. Mary’s
Meetings on 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 at PLC
All Are Welcome
Volunteers needed: Due to flood damage at Norma Almaguer’s
home, volunteers are needed to help clean out her flooded
basement. This involves moving and cleaning out damaged items.
Please call her at 325-372-7929. Her address is 280 CR 224, San
Saba. Thank you for helping Norma.
Incoming Texas A&M University or Blinn College Student?
Connect is our retreat for freshmen and transfer students who are
looking for a welcoming community! You will be connected with
other students, so you can make new friends in the faith.
Registration opens in May! Go to www.stmarysconnect.com for
more information.
ATTENTION RE PARENTS: The Religious Education year is
almost over and there are a number of students whose fees have
not been paid. The fee is $15. Please pay this fee as soon as
possible. Contact Charlotte Spence on Wednesday night if you
have any questions.
ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS: If you will be graduating
from San Saba, Cherokee or Richland Springs High School this
May, please provide St. Mary’s office with your name, address and
telephone number so we can invite you to the Graduation Mass on
Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. You may contact the office at
325-372-3679, or office@stmaryssansaba.org. Please provide
this information ASAP.
ROSARY Every Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. please join us in
praying The Rosary. The Ladies of St.Mary's.
First Holy Communion Parents
First Holy Communion is set for Saturday, May 18, 2024, at noon.
EIM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: EIM compliance is required
for persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Do you need
to be compliant? New to the EIM process? Already have an EIM
account? Visit austindiocese.org/eim to learn about compliance
policies, how new applicants get started, and how active users
maintain compliance. Contact eim@austindiocese.org for further
assistance.
REPORT ABUSE: Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an
adult with a disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse
Hotline at www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and 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.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR: Report unethical behavior by
a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.
>>> ALL INVITED <<<
The Gospel of Luke
DVD-based Bible Study
Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30
St. Mary’s Parish Life Center
Join us weekly, or just come when you can, for an
enriching experience.
Ladies of St. Mary’s
Meetings on 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 at PLC
All Are Welcome
Noticias de la Parroquia
Se necesitan voluntarios: Debido a los daños por
inundación en la casa de Norma Almaguer, se necesitan
voluntarios para ayudar a limpiar su sótano inundado. Esto
implica mover y limpiar los artículos dañados. Llámela al
325-372-7929. Su dirección es 280 CR 224, San Saba.
Gracias por ayudar a Norma.
¿Estudiante entrante de la Universidad Texas A&M o de
Blinn College? ¡Connect es nuestro retiro para estudiantes
de primer año y estudiantes transferidos que buscan una
comunidad acogedora! Estarás conectado con otros
estudiantes, para que puedas hacer nuevos amigos en la fe.
¡La inscripción se abre en mayo! Vaya a
www.stmarysconnect.com para obtener más información.
ATENCIÓN PADRES: El año de Educación Religiosa casi ha
terminado y hay varios estudiantes cuyas cuotas no han sido
pagadas. La tarifa es de $15. Pague esta tarifa lo antes
posible. Comuníquese con Charlotte Spence el miércoles por
la noche si tiene alguna pregunta.
ATENCIÓN ALUMNOS QUE SE VAN A GRADUAR: Si se
graduará de San Saba, Cherokee o Richland Springs High
School este mayo, proporcione a la oficina de St. Mary su
nombre, dirección y número de teléfono para que podamos
invitar a la Misa de graduación el domingo 19 de mayo. a las
10 a. m. Puede comunicarse con la oficina al 325-372-3679 o
office@stmaryssansaba.org. Proporcione esta información lo
antes posible.
Padres de Hijos de la Primera Comunión: La Primera
Comunión está prevista para el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024
al mediodía.
INFORMACIÓN PARA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON EIM: El
cumplimiento con EIM es requerido para personas activas en
la mayoría de ministerios en la diócesis. ¿Necesita usted estar
en cumplimiento? ¿Es el proceso de EIM algo nuevo para
usted? ¿Ya tiene una cuenta de EIM? Visite
austindiocese.org/eim para aprender sobre las políticas de
cumplimiento, cómo comenzar si es un nuevo aplicante, y
cómo los usuarios activos se mantienen en cumplimiento.
Contacte a eim@austindiocese.org para recibir mayor
asistencia.
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.
Se necesitan voluntarios: Debido a los daños por
inundación en la casa de Norma Almaguer, se necesitan
voluntarios para ayudar a limpiar su sótano inundado. Esto
implica mover y limpiar los artículos dañados. Llámela al
325-372-7929. Su dirección es 280 CR 224, San Saba.
Gracias por ayudar a Norma.
¿Estudiante entrante de la Universidad Texas A&M o de
Blinn College? ¡Connect es nuestro retiro para estudiantes
de primer año y estudiantes transferidos que buscan una
comunidad acogedora! Estarás conectado con otros
estudiantes, para que puedas hacer nuevos amigos en la fe.
¡La inscripción se abre en mayo! Vaya a
www.stmarysconnect.com para obtener más información.
ATENCIÓN PADRES: El año de Educación Religiosa casi ha
terminado y hay varios estudiantes cuyas cuotas no han sido
pagadas. La tarifa es de $15. Pague esta tarifa lo antes
posible. Comuníquese con Charlotte Spence el miércoles por
la noche si tiene alguna pregunta.
ATENCIÓN ALUMNOS QUE SE VAN A GRADUAR: Si se
graduará de San Saba, Cherokee o Richland Springs High
School este mayo, proporcione a la oficina de St. Mary su
nombre, dirección y número de teléfono para que podamos
invitar a la Misa de graduación el domingo 19 de mayo. a las
10 a. m. Puede comunicarse con la oficina al 325-372-3679 o
office@stmaryssansaba.org. Proporcione esta información lo
antes posible.
Padres de Hijos de la Primera Comunión: La Primera
Comunión está prevista para el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024
al mediodía.
INFORMACIÓN PARA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON EIM: El
cumplimiento con EIM es requerido para personas activas en
la mayoría de ministerios en la diócesis. ¿Necesita usted estar
en cumplimiento? ¿Es el proceso de EIM algo nuevo para
usted? ¿Ya tiene una cuenta de EIM? Visite
austindiocese.org/eim para aprender sobre las políticas de
cumplimiento, cómo comenzar si es un nuevo aplicante, y
cómo los usuarios activos se mantienen en cumplimiento.
Contacte a eim@austindiocese.org para recibir mayor
asistencia.
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.
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
If you are in need of assistance, the Ministerial Alliance at 372-5259. Please leave your name and telephone number
and the nature of your request. Someone will return your call.
The Capital Area Food Bank
The food bank is in San Saba on the 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