The St. Mary's Catholic School Trust Fund was established on October 9, 1986, as a 501c3 charitable organization.  St. Mary's Catholic School was founded in 1987.  The primary role of the school is the continuous formation of students through a Catholic program of education committed to a standard of excellence.  Students are assisted in the development of their spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development as they journey through their many stages of growth within this gospel community. The school is staffed by lay teachers who together with the clergy, parents, and students, work for its uninterrupted growth and success to the greater honor and glory of God.

The purpose of the St. Mary's Catholic School Trust Fund is to benefit and aid parochial education as provided by St. Mary's Catholic School in Temple, TX. It was the desire of Settlors that the income from the Trust be used for gifts, grants, endowments and other forms of financial aid to St. Mary's Catholic School of Temple, TX to assist them in the purpose of carrying out the educational and charitable purposes of said school.  The Trust is managed by a 12-member Board who oversees the investment process and management of the Fund.  As the principal balance continues to grow through fundraisers and donations from generous benefactors, the interest and dividends are able to be distributed to St Mary Catholic School, as often as available, for tuition assistance. The Trust Fund Board hosts an annual Casino Night Fundraising event, typically in November, and they have bricks available on campus in a memorial garden that may be purchased and engraved. All proceeds are invested into the Trust.

Please consider donating to this fund through monetary contributions to commemorate occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, confirmations, special occasions, and memorials. This is a living and continuous contribution that will help the students of St. Mary's Catholic School who are the future of our Catholic faith.  Mail contributions to:

St. Mary's Catholic School TRUST FUND
St. Mary Catholic Church
1018 S. 7th St.
Temple, TX  7504

For more information about contributions, please contact any of the Board Members, Officers or the parish office at St. Mary's 254-773-4541, and a board member will return your call.  

The Board of Directors meets quarterly.  Membership is by invitation/appointment and is an eight-year term commitment.  If you are interested in membership, please speak with the pastor or the president of the board.

• President, Mike Navarro (254-493-4346/nerinavarro@sbcglobal.net)
• Secretary, Jackie Basile (254-770-5147/jackie.basile@bbva.com)
• Treasurer, Theresa Flores (254-913-9772/terrih28@yahoo.com)