
Waiting with Faith | Homily for the First Sunday of Advent | Fr. Will Rooney
O Lord make us turn to you; let us see your face, and we shall be saved. (Psalm 80:4) We do not get to choose whether or even how long
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St. Mary Catholic Church was established in 1883, making it the oldest Catholic church in Temple, Texas. Fr. Will Rooney serves as the pastor of the church and school. Our mission is for all to KNOW, LOVE AND SERVE our Lord Jesus Christ; provide for the Catholic Educational needs of our children and adults, and proclaim the Good News of His Saving Grace to all we encounter.
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