Are you interested in the Catholic Faith? Do you ask what do Catholics Believe or are you searching for a church to call your own or do you struggle with question about life, death, suffering , hope, forgiveness, love, God? The RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, sponsored by St. Mary’s  is here for you. Call the parish office for more information.

An Invitation: To practicing Catholics willing to share with others; to participate in the RCIA as a team member or a community sponsor. You could help lead prayer, extend hospitality , facilitate a session or offer companionship to an inquirer. Call the parish office to accept this invitation or for more information.

 
Family and Friends on Thursday April 29th from 4 p.m. to 7p.m.
General Public on Friday April 30th from 8 a.m. to Noon and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday May1st from 8 a.m. to Noon.
 

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Martes, Jueves y Viernes de 9a.m. a Mediodia.

Statement of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Response to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order
March 5, 2021

Earlier this week, Governor Abbott issued an executive order to be effective March 10, 2021, allowing all Texas businesses to reopen at 100%. The order also ends the statewide mask mandate, but strongly encourages the wearing of face coverings when it is not feasible to maintain social distancing from another person not of the same household. Private businesses, including churches, are allowed the discretion to determine whether face coverings will remain mandatory.

Over the last few days, Archdiocesan officials have engaged in a series of consultations regarding the order, which included input from clergy and medical professionals. Recognizing the needs of this local Church, in particular the need to protect the most vulnerable among us, we have determined that all of our current COVID-19 protocols will remain in place until further notice, including the requirement for face coverings at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.

The Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese have implemented protocols that have proven effective in minimizing the spread of COVID-19 to its students, families, faculty and staff. Since this spring 2021 semester will soon come to a close, these protocols will also remain in place through the end of this academic year.

We are monitoring the increased level of vaccinations and the number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in our area and remain hopeful these metrics will continue to trend favorably so that the virus will soon be contained.

Declaración de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston
Respuesta a la orden ejecutiva del gobernador Abbott
5 de marzo de 2021

El martes de esta semana, el gobernador Abbott publicó una orden ejecutiva que tomará efecto el 10 de marzo de 2021, lo que permitirá que todas las empresas en el estado de Texas vuelvan a abrir al 100%. La orden también pone fin al mandato estatal de usar máscaras, pero urge el uso de máscaras cuando no es posible mantener una distancia social de otra persona que no sea del mismo hogar. Empresas privadas, también las iglesias, tienen la discreción de mantener el uso de máscaras.
Durante los últimos días, los líderes de la arquidiócesis han participado en una serie de consultas con respecto a la orden, que incluyó el consejo del clero y médicos. Reconociendo las necesidades de esta iglesia local, en particular la necesidad de proteger a los más vulnerables entre nosotros, hemos determinado que todos nuestros protocolos de COVID-19 permanecerán en efecto hasta nuevo aviso, incluido el requisito de usar máscaras en la misa y otras celebraciones litúrgicas.
Los colegios católicos de la arquidiócesis han implementado protocolos que han sido efectivos de minimizar la propagación de COVID-19 entre los alumnos, familias, profesores y el personal escolar. Ya que este semestre de primavera de 2021 pronto llegará a su fin, estos protocolos también permanecerán en efecto hasta el final de este año académico. Estamos monitoreando el aumento del nivel de vacunaciones y el número de nuevos casos de COVID-19 y hospitalizaciones en nuestra área y tenemos la esperanza de que estas métricas continúen en tendencia favorable para que pronto se contenga el virus.

                                                         
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston training hub for the Safe Environment program.

https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org/

ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA
1019 W 6th St
Freeport, TX 77541

Office: (979) 233-5271
Fax: (979) 233-4418

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Adapted for Children 7 years and older-is available for any unbaptized person who would like to celebrate Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please call Marylin Saccomanno at (979) 233-5271 to register you child or get more information. This process is also available for any adult who was baptized in another faith or baptized Catholic but never celebrated Confirmation or Eucharist. 
 

An Invitation to all practicing Catholics: The RCIA is open to you to participate as a team member or a community sponsor. You can help  lead prayer, extend hospitality, facilitate a session or offer companionship to an inquirer. Call Marylin Saccomanno at (979) 233-5271.

Tuesday-Thursday  10:30 - 11 a.m.

This is a great oportunity for growing in your love for Jesus and His Church. Please call Church Office at (979) 233-5271.