Welcome to

St. Mary's

A Catholic parish and school in Temple, Texas helping people know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.
Sunday Mass

Sunday Mass:

7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 

Saturday Vigil Mass:

5:30 PM

Daily Mass

Tue., Thu. & Sat.:  8:15 AM
Wed. 5:30 PM
Friday: 7 AM

No Mass on Mondays

Confession

Friday, 7:30 AM
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday:  8:45 AM

Or call 254-773-4541 for appointment.

New Here?

To Know Him. Love Him. Serve Him. That’s not just a motto—it’s a way of life here. When we are fully invested in Jesus, our whole community is transformed.

This Summer at St. Mary’s

Take your next step this summer

Join us for fellowship, formation, and mission. Come for a fun night out, encounter the Gospel in a new way, help us serve through current job openings, or take the first step toward becoming Catholic.

Featured Event

Catholic Trivia Date Night

Friday, July 10 · 6:00–8:00 PM · O’Reilly Building

Enjoy Catholic trivia, fellowship, laughter, and a relaxed evening with other couples and parishioners. Bring your spouse, invite your friends, and see who really knows their Catholic facts.

Babysitting is available.

Catholic Trivia Date Night at St. Mary Catholic Church
People gathered for dinner and conversation at St. Mary's

Adults · Formation

Rescue Project

Thursdays through July 30 · 6:00–8:00 PM

Wondering if there is more to life than this? Rescue is for everyone: those new to faith, returning to the Church, or ready to hear the Gospel again.

Learn more about Rescue
St. Mary's Catholic School students and families at Mass

School Openings

Join the mission at St. Mary’s Catholic School

We are seeking faithful, joyful, mission-driven educators and leaders who love Jesus Christ, love children, and want to help form saints and scholars.

View school openings
St. Mary's Catholic Church and School campus

Parish Openings

Help care for our parish and school campus

Current parish and campus openings include Facilities Manager and Groundskeeper. These roles help keep St. Mary’s safe, beautiful, welcoming, and ready for mission.

View parish openings
The Easter Vigil at St. Mary's Catholic Church

Faith Formation

Want to become Catholic?

Are you curious about the Catholic faith, returning to the Church, or wondering whether God may be inviting you to take the next step? We would be honored to walk with you.

Come with questions. Come as you are.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Who We Are

Established in 1883, St. Mary’s has a long history of helping people know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.  

We invite you to join your new parish family this Sunday at Mass where you will encounter Jesus in Word, Sacrament, and in the Community! 

Latest News & Events

Pastoral Council Nominations Now Open

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Pastoral Council Nominations Now Open Help us identify faithful parishioners who may be called to offer prayerful counsel for the good of St. Mary’s. St. Mary’s is now accepting nominations for the Parish Pastoral Council. Parishioners are invited to nominate members of the parish who are

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Now Hiring at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Temple, TX

      St. Mary’s Catholic School • Temple, Texas Now Hiring: Join the Mission at St. Mary’s Catholic School St. Mary’s Catholic School is seeking faithful, joyful, mission-driven Catholic educators and leaders who love Jesus Christ, love children, and desire to help form students in wisdom, holiness, virtue, and

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Listen to Fr. Will’s Homily from last week about the amazing things happening at St. Mary’s and learn how you can help.