Welcome to St. Mary’s!
Sunday Mass:
7:30 AM, 9:30 AM
Saturday Vigil Mass:
5:30 PM
Tue., Thu. & Sat.: 8:15 AM
Wed. 5:30 PM
Friday: 7 AM
No Mass on Mondays
Friday, 7:30 AM
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:45 AM
Or call 254-773-4541 for appointment.
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.
WELCOME TO TEMPLE • WELCOME HOME
NEW TO ST. MARY’S?
Whether you are new to Temple, looking for a church home, returning to the Catholic faith, or simply beginning to ask questions, we would love to welcome you and help you take your next step.
Come as you are • Bring your questions • Find your place
We’re glad you found us.
ONE PARISH • EVERY AGE • ONE MISSION
FALL 2026 • FAITH FORMATION
Whether you are new to Temple, returning to the Church, raising children in the faith, or ready to go deeper, you do not have to figure it out alone. Come as you are. We will help you take the next step.
CHILDREN & TEENS
One form covers Kindergarten through 12th grade. Please complete one registration for each child.
KINDERGARTEN–5TH GRADE
Faith formation for elementary children, including Year 1 and Year 2 preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
GRADES 6–8
A welcoming place for friendship, prayer, honest questions, and age-appropriate formation as young people grow as disciples of Jesus.
GRADES 9–12
High school youth group, discipleship, retreats, service, and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation Year 2 students must select both “High School Youth Group/Year 1 & 2” and “Confirmation.”
Questions about where your child belongs? Contact Julie Rex at re@stmarytempletx.org or 254-773-4541, ext. 306.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith formation is not only for children. There is room for adults who are beginning, returning, or ready to go deeper.
CURIOUS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
You do not have to be Catholic. You do not have to have everything figured out. Bring your questions, meet people who would love to walk with you, and explore the Scriptures and the Catholic faith at your own pace.
Sunday Bible Study: refreshments after the 9:30 a.m. Mass, then Bible study at 11:30 a.m. upstairs in the O’Reilly Building. You may come even if you did not attend Mass. No registration is required for the Bible study.
FOR EVERY ADULT
Bible studies, prayer, Scripture, Catholic teaching, and practical opportunities to grow closer to Jesus Christ in the life of the Church.
Sunday Bible Study begins September 20 at 11:30 a.m.
MEN’S FORMATION
Tuesdays beginning September 15
Breakfast at 6:00 a.m. • Finished by 7:30
St. Mary’s O’Reilly Room • No cost
Faith, friendship, and practical encouragement for adult men—wherever you are in your spiritual life.
That is completely okay. Tell us a little about yourself, and a real person from St. Mary’s will help you take the next step.
MEN’S FORMATION AT ST. MARY’S If you’ve been waiting for a sign… That Man Is You: The Fight of Faith Wherever you are in your spiritual life, Jesus Christ wants to encounter you right there – and take you further. Register for That Man Is You See the Tuesday Schedule
St. Mary’s Catholic School Raising Young Voices in Prayer Our 4th and 5th grade students recently participated in The Catechetical Choir, a beautiful program that helps children grow in faith, musical excellence, and a deeper love for the worship of God. Sacred music forms the heart. At St. Mary’s, we
1018 S. 7th Street, Temple, TX 76504 254-773-4541 welcome@stmarytempletx.org Mass Times Facebook Contact Us Now Hiring at St. Mary’s Help Care for the Mission St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School is hiring mission-minded team members to help care for our parish and school campus — a place of worship, formation,
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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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!
Listen to Fr. Will’s Homily from last week about the amazing things happening at St. Mary’s and learn how you can help.
