Trunk or Treat & Open House A free afternoon for the whole family Sunday, October 25, 2026 • 2:00–4:00 p.m.St. Mary’s Catholic School1019 S. 7th St., Temple, Texas Costumes encouraged. Plenty of candy. Games, family activities, school tours, and a warm welcome for everyone. See What to Expect Come for the fun. Get to know the school. Parish families, school families, neighbors, grandparents, and families exploring St. Mary’s are all invited. Bring the kids in

High-school-aged young men are invited to an Andrew Dinner—“Lunch Edition”—for lunch, prayer, fellowship, and an honest conversation about discernment and the priesthood. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Come with an open heart and your questions.

Our very own, Dr. Darrell St. Romain recently published this article in the Black Catholic Messenger. In it he reflects on his experience of developing a greater appreciation for Gregorian Chant this summer and how it can enrich his experience and work as a Black Catholic Musician. We are grateful for Dr. St. Romain’s work here at St. Mary’s and the richness he brings to our community.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE New Saturday Mass and Confession Times Begin October 3 Beginning Saturday, October 3, 2026, St. Mary’s will have new regular times for Saturday Confessions and the Saturday anticipated Sunday Mass. New Saturday Schedule The following regular schedule takes effect Saturday, October 3. Saturday Confessions 3:00 PM Previously: 4:00 PM Saturday Anticipated Mass 4:30 PM Previously: 5:30 PM Sunday Masses 7:30 AM & 9:30 AM No change Why Is the Schedule Changing? Earlier

Join St. Mary’s and parishes across the Diocese of Austin in praying for vocations and encouraging men and women whom God may be calling to the priesthood or religious life.

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 want every student to have opportunities to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. The Catechetical Choir gives children a powerful way to do just that:

St. Mary’s Relationship Culture Team invites you to Catholic Trivia Date Night on Friday, July 10 from 6:00–8:00 PM in the O’Reilly Building. Come enjoy an evening of Catholic trivia, fellowship, and fun. Babysitting is available.

Sacred Music at St. Mary’s Learning to Sing the Mass: Practicing the Missa Orbis Factor We invite every parishioner to begin practicing this beautiful Gregorian chant setting of the Ordinary of the Mass, so that we may pray and sing together more fully at the Sacred Liturgy. Beginning Sunday, June 21 We intend to begin using the Missa Orbis Factor at the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, June 21. Please take time to listen, practice,