Special Events & Announcements...
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Homebound Eucharistic Minister
If one of our loved one becomes disabled, too ill or elderly and cannot attend Mass, we
would expect them to be able to receive the Precious Body of Christ at home or at a nursing home, right? Butwhat if there is not enough Homebound Eucharistic Ministers to deliver to all of those on the list each and every Sunday, what then? The answer is heart-breaking, many may go without communion for weeks at a time and sadly this is the reality here in your parish, happening to many of our brothers and sisters in Christ. So what can I do? I can say I can make a difference, I can say I can make a change, I can give up an hour or so once or twice a month or every Sunday morning, I can say yes to the knocking on my door
and answer our plea and become a home bound Eucharistic Minister. To say yes, please call the office Tues-Fri. 9 am-12 and 1-5 PM or speak to Fr. Ed or one of our
deacons before or after Mass.
Sacramental Matrimonial Anniversary Certificate
Holy Family Sunday is December 29th and we will be honoring couples who were married by the Catholic Church and are/will celebrate a monumental year of marriage (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60+) this year ending Dec. 31, 2019. Ceremony will be held on Sunday, Dec 29th at the 10:30AM Mass. Please fill out the form below and return it to the office or place in weekly collection baskets or drop in black mailbox at the parish office. Deadline to turn in forms is No later than Sun. December 22nd. Will you be attending Mass on this day? Y or N? We will be reserving a few pews for recipients & their children only. Beside recipients how many will be sitting with you?# ___.There will be a reception of cake and punch/coffee after Mass in the parish hall for couples and their children. Will you be attending Y or N? Please print info below:
Couples Name___________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________
Phone:________________________________
Marriage Date:__________________________
Please remember to receive this certificate you MUST have been married by a Catholic Priest or Deacon and the anniversary is from the time you were married in the church (not a combined time of civil & church)
Christmas Poinsettias & Florals
Christmas florals will be available in “Memory of” or “In honor of” your loved ones. $10 donation for an individual or a married couple. The proceeds will help defray the cost of florals to the parish and help make our church beautiful for Christmas. Deadline to place your request is Sunday, December 22nd.
In Memory__________________________
In Honor____________________________
By_______________________________
BASTROP/LOCKHART DEANERY ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Confesiones de Adviento en el Decanato de Bastrop y Lockhart
Dec. 2nd- Ascension- Bastrop
Dec 4th - St. Paul- Smithville
Dec. 5th - Sacred Heart- Elgin
Dec. 11th - St. John- Luling
Dec. 16th - Sacred Heart- Rockne
Dec. 17th- Immaculate Heart- Martindale
Dec. 19th- St. Mary's- Lockhart 

+All Confessions start at 7PM-All parishes will have priests to hear confessions in Spanish.
+Todas las confesiones comienzan a las 7 PM. 

Todas las parroquias tendrán sacerdotes para escuchar confesiones en español.
All are invited to Las Mananitas-9 day Novena Bilingual Rosary December 4th-December 12th at 5 am St. Mary’s followed by a Reception of Coffee and Pan Dulce in the parish hall.

Todos estan invitados a Las Mananitas-9 dia Novena Rosario Bilingüe-el 4 de Diciembre-12
de Diciembre a las 5am aqui en Santa Maria. Seguido con recepción de café y pan dulce en el salon parroquial.
The Clerical Endowment Fund Christmas endowment cards have arrived. These special
covers will be available for purchase from now until Christmas at the parish office during
regular office hours.
Annual diocesan Catholic Services Appeal Thank you to those families who made a
pledge to the Catholic Services Appeal last weekend. If you have not yet made your
pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so. It is not too late. Your gift can make a real
difference in the lives of many who are supported by our diocesan programs in education, spirituality and outreach. Our parish goal is 100% participation. Your help is needed. Pledge envelopes are available in the pews. Thank you for your generosity. The goal for last year 2018 was $34,300.00 Our total pledge for 2018 was $26,978 which was 75% of our goal. Thank you! This year’s 2019 goal is $34,500.00. Let us strive to meet or beat this year's goal.
St. Mary’s Jamaica Committee Annual Now a 2 day event! Saturday & Sunday
November 30th- 11 am-7 pm December 1st- 7 am-1 pm St. Mary’s Parish hall & Jamaica Pavilion
1st come 1st serve for indoor space Rental space- $25-1 table $10 additional table
Come take your family/or individual picture with Santa-will make great gifts or pictures to use for your Christmas Cards. Pics starting at $5. To reserve your space please call Chairman Juan Alvarez or Co-Chair Rosemary Leath at parish office 512-398-4649
      ​​Stewardship Report
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday no report was available for printing.
*Thank you for your support to your parish*
 Appreciation Corner
We want to thank Bill Rodriguez for the donation of the beautiful Portrait of Fatima. You may see the portrait in the chapel.