Trunk or Treat 2026
September 24, 2026
Welcome to Temple • Welcome home
You belong here.
Come encounter Jesus Christ in reverent worship, beautiful sacred music, faithful preaching, and a joyful parish community.
Whether you are new to Temple, returning to the Catholic faith, exploring Christianity, or simply looking for a church home, we would be glad to welcome you.
Come as you are. Bring your questions. We will help you take your next step.
Reconciliation
Come receive mercy
Friday: 7:30 AM
Saturday: 3:00 PM
Sunday: 8:45–9:15 AM
A place to belong, pray, and grow
We want every person to encounter Jesus Christ.
St. Mary’s exists to evangelize everyone we encounter and to help people build a life rooted in Christ and His Church.
Why we exist
To evangelize everyone we encounter.
We want the love and saving grace of Jesus Christ to reach people in our church, our school, our neighborhoods, and throughout Temple.
What we do
We provide opportunities to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.
Through the Mass, prayer, formation, friendship, Catholic education, service, and parish life, we help one another grow as disciples.
What Sunday feels like
Reverent worship. Beautiful sacred music. A parish that prays together.
The Mass is the heart of our life together—the place where Christ gathers, teaches, feeds, and sends His people.
Sacred and reverent. Thoughtful preaching, prayerful silence, and careful celebration keep the Eucharist at the center.
A parish that sings. Sacred music, congregational singing, and the Church’s chant tradition help the whole community pray.
Joyfully multigenerational. Young children are welcome, families are supported, and every season of life has a place here.
How we live our mission
Go. Encounter. Together. Home.
These four words describe the kind of parish community we are working to build and the welcome we hope every person experiences.
01
Go
We carry the love of Christ into our homes, workplaces, schools, and community.
02
Encounter
We meet each person with attention, hospitality, and care, trusting that every encounter can become a meeting with Christ.
03
Together
We grow through worship, friendship, formation, service, and the shared life of a parish family.
04
Home
We help people find a place where they can belong, pray, ask questions, receive support, and grow in faith.
There is a place for you
Come as you are. Take your next step with us.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We will help you find the people, opportunities, and support that fit your season of life.
Families & couples
Grow in faith together
Find a community where your family can worship, build friendships, and participate in parish life together.
Singles & young adults
Find friendship and purpose
Connect through prayer, formation, service, parish events, and friendships with people who want to grow in faith.
New or returning
Questions are welcome
We would be glad to listen, talk with you, and help you explore the Catholic faith without pressure.
Faith for the whole family
Friendship and service
Formation from one generation to the next
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Interested in Catholic education?
At St. Mary’s Catholic School, students are formed in faith, strengthened through a caring community, and challenged to grow academically and personally.
Whether you are preparing for your child’s first school experience or looking for a new educational home, we would be glad to help your family learn more.
Meet our pastor
“There is a place for you here.”
Whether you have practiced the Catholic faith your whole life, are returning after time away, or are simply beginning to ask questions, St. Mary’s is ready to welcome you.
Fr. Will Rooney has served as pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School since July 2023. He is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus Christ, grow as disciples, and discover a genuine home in the life of the Church.
Plan your visit
Join us for Mass.
The Mass is the center of our life at St. Mary’s. Come pray with us at the time that works best for you.
Mass times
Weekly schedule
Tuesday
8:15 AM
Wednesday
5:30 PM
Thursday
8:15 AM
Friday
7:00 AM
Saturday
8:15 AM • 4:30 PM Vigil
Sunday
7:30 AM • 9:30 AM
Monday
No Mass
Saturday schedule effective October 1, 2026.
Visit St. Mary’s
We would be glad to see you.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
1018 S. 7th Street
Temple, TX 76504
Parish Office
254-773-4541
welcome@stmarytempletx.org
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Come encounter the mercy of Jesus.
Confession is not a place of shame. It is a place of mercy, healing, freedom, and a new beginning. Whether it has been a few weeks or many years, you are welcome, and the priest will gladly guide you.
Friday
7:30 AM
Saturday
3:00 PM
Sunday
8:45–9:15 AM
Saturday schedule effective October 1, 2026. Confession is also available by appointment: 254-773-4541.
We’d love to connect with you
Let us help you feel at home.
Complete our welcome form and someone from St. Mary’s will follow up to answer your questions and help you find your next step.
You do not need to be Catholic to contact us. Questions, prayer requests, and simple introductions are always welcome.
At St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
we know, love, and serve Jesus Christ,
so that we can share Him with all we encounter.
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