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.
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, looking for a church home, returning to the Catholic faith, exploring Christianity, or simply hoping to find a community, you will find people of every age and season of life learning to know, love, and serve the Lord together.
The welcome form takes only a few minutes. Tell us who you are, what brought you to St. Mary’s, and how we can help you take your next step.
A place to belong, pray, and grow
Families, singles, couples, students, newcomers, and longtime Catholics are all welcome.
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.
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.
At St. Mary’s, the celebration of the Mass is not one activity among many. It is the heart of our life together and the place where Christ gathers, teaches, feeds, and sends His people.
Worship at St. Mary’s
Come expecting both reverence and a warm welcome.
Our liturgies are rooted in the prayer of the Church and celebrated with care. You will find a multigenerational congregation—children, young adults, families, singles, and longtime parishioners—praying side by side.
Sacred and reverent
The Eucharist is treated as the center of parish life, with
thoughtful preaching, prayerful silence, and careful celebration.
A parish that sings
Sacred music, congregational singing, and the Church’s chant
tradition help the whole community participate in the prayer of Mass.
Joyfully multigenerational
Young children are welcome, families are supported, and people in
every season of life are invited to belong and take part.
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.
Go
We do not keep the Gospel to ourselves. We carry the love of Christ into our homes, workplaces, schools, and community.
Encounter
We meet each person with attention, hospitality, and care, trusting that every encounter can become a meeting with Christ.
Together
We grow through worship, friendship, formation, service, and the shared life of a parish family.
Home
We help people find a place where they can belong, pray, ask questions, receive support, and grow in faith.
Faith for the whole family
Friendship and community
Worship at the heart of parish life
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 and couples
Find a community where your family can worship, build friendships, grow in faith, and participate in parish life together.
Tell us about your familySingles and young adults
Connect through prayer, formation, service, parish events, and friendships with people who want to grow in faith alongside you.
Help me get connectedNew or returning to the Catholic faith
Questions are welcome here. We would be glad to listen, talk with you, and help you explore the Catholic faith without pressure.
Start a conversationNew to Temple
We know that moving can be disorienting. Let us welcome you, answer practical questions, and introduce you to people in the parish.
Let us welcome you
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 about Catholic education at St. Mary’s.
Fr. Will Rooney
Meet our pastor
Whether you have practiced the Catholic faith your whole life, are returning after time away, or are simply beginning to ask questions, there is a place for you here.
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
Tuesday
8:15 AM
Wednesday
5:30 PM
Thursday
8:15 AM
Friday
7:00 AM
Saturday
8:15 AM • 5:30 PM Vigil
Sunday
7:30 AM • 9:30 AM
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 since your last confession, you are welcome. The priest will gladly help you through the sacrament, and there is no need to have every word memorized before you come.
Friday
7:30 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM
Sunday
8:45–9:15 AM
Returning after a long time?
Simply tell the priest that it has been a while. He will guide you
gently through the sacrament. You are not expected to know exactly
what to do before you arrive.
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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