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After receiving many requests to change the Saturday evening Mass time from 5:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Father and Parish Council have agreed that we are going to
give it a try!
Beginning Saturday, October 17, and every Saturday thereafter, we will celebrate
Holy Mass at 4:00 p.m.
We hope this change will bring our 4:00 p.m. parishioners back to our church. We also hope that, especially during the winter months, the earlier Mass time will allow those of us who have difficulty seeing in the dark to get home earlier and safely.
We sincerely hope this change will be a positive one and that most of our parish family will be pleased with the new time. As we all know, we cannot please everyone, and there may be some who do not agree with the change. However, we are willing to give it a try and see how it works for our parish.
Again, we hope everyone will be happy with the new Saturday evening Mass time, and we look forward to seeing a packed church on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings!
Thank you all for your understanding, support, and continued dedication to our parish!
Canceled for this week and next.
Dear Parishioners:
Please join us at a public rosary rally taking place at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 10. We will meet at the Poth Plaza and will pray for the repentance and conversion of our great nation and for the Blessing of Rain, asking God to save America through the rosary of His Most Holy Mother. We will have some chairs available. Bring a bottled water and come join us. Last year we had a small group but hope to have more join us this year.
Ministries, please show up with your groups by 11:30am. The program will be as follows:
Opening Prayers
Father Damian
First Decade
Ushers, Lector’s Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Second Decade
Prayer Blanket Ministry, ACTS Ministry
Third Decade
Catholic Daughters and JCDA
Fourth Decade
Altar Society, Funeral Committee
Fifth Decade
Knights of Columbus
Closing Prayers
Father Damian
“In honor of October as the Month of the Holy Rosary, the KJT – Catholic Union of Texas - Society #81 Poth, is delighted to offer parishioners and guests a Blessed Rosary Ring – a gift for your hands and your heart. Please pick one up in the narthex of the Church. God Bless & pray the Rosary!”
Every October 7, the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. But that was not its original name. The feast was first called Our Lady of Victory because it commemorated an incredible military victory attributed to Mary’s intercession.
In 1571, the powerful Ottoman navy was advancing across the Mediterranean. Christian Europe was divided, and many feared that its forces could not withstand another attack. Pope St. Pius V worked to unite the Christian nations into the Holy League, but he knew that ships and soldiers would not be enough. He asked Catholics throughout Europe to pray the Rosary. While the fleet prepared for battle, ordinary Catholics gathered in churches, monasteries, and homes. On October 7, the Holy League encountered the much-feared Ottoman fleet near Lepanto. After hours of fierce fighting, the Christian fleet won an unexpected and decisive victory. According to tradition, Pope Pius V learned of the victory before any messenger could have reached Rome. During a meeting, he suddenly rose, went to a window, and announced that the Christian forces had prevailed. Convinced that the victory had been obtained through God’s providence and Mary’s intercession, Pope Pius V established the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. A few years later, Pope Gregory XIII renamed it the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Now the feast would not bear the name of the battle but the name of the prayer offered by countless ordinary believers! Most Catholics will never face a naval battle, but everyone faces struggles that seem beyond human strength. A child leaves the Faith. A marriage is strained. A terminal illness is diagnosed. Fear begins to overcome hope. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary reminds us that through prayer, we place our battles into God’s hands. The Rosary draws us into the mysteries of Christ and teaches us to face every struggle with Mary’s faith, courage, and trust.
October 7th is recognized as Our Lady of Victory. While many, many saints, popes and even friends, encourage us to pray the rosary – the Fatima message from Our Lady is to pray the rosary daily. It is no repetitive prayer but a battering ram against Satan and the evil that seeks to ruin souls. One Catholic podcaster always says – “pray the Rosary or you’re not on the team” I feel that in our sports obsessed culture – we want to be on the winning team…there’s no better team to be on as we KNOW Jesus Wins in the end!!!!
Panna Maria Turkey Dinner
Sunday, October 11th
Plates are $15 and serving begins at 10:30am.
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Cestohowa Turkey Dinner
Sunday, October 18th
Plates are $15 and serving begins at 11:00am.
Pastor Appreciation Day is observed on the second Sunday of October, falling this year on Sunday, October, 11, 2026. It is a day on which congregations across the United States set aside time to thank their pastors and ministers for their service, leadership, and care. The day sits within Clergy Appreciation Month, a wider October observance dedicated to honoring pastoral staff and their families.
This month, we dedicate our prayers and gratitude to our Shepherd here on earth—our fearless leader, Father Damian, who faithfully guides us on our spiritual journey and helps lead us toward salvation.
Father Damian, we appreciate everything you do for us: every prayer, every Mass, every blessing, and every word of guidance and encouragement. Your dedication to serving God and His people does not go unnoticed.
Today and every day, we pray for you. May God continue to strengthen you, bless you, and keep you steadfast in your calling to serve as our Priest through both good times and difficult ones. When the storms of life come, you are always there to help guide us through.
May this month be filled with an abundance of prayers, blessings, peace, and joy for you. May you always know how deeply loved, appreciated, and supported you are by the people you faithfully serve.
Thank you, Father Damian, for being our Shepherd. May God continue to bless you abundantly!
Spanish Mass is next Sunday, October 18th at 11:00am.
Thursday, October 22nd.
Mass at 10:00 am followed by fellowship, fun and food. A variety of soups and cornbread will be provided as the main course. Desserts are welcome! A sign up sheet will be posted at the Church entrance. Thank you
On Saturday, October 31st All Saints will be celebrated at the 4:00PM Mass. There will be candles set on the Altar railing for our loved ones that have passed away and were buried here since All Saints Day of 2025. As Father calls out their name, a family member is asked to come up and light one candle in their memory. We had 29 souls enter into eternal rest. Let us pray for the following: Emmet Lloyd Rotter, Stephan DeHoyos, Edna Uhlig, Larry Lee Rapstine, Laurie Ann Reusink, Lurker Fae Grace, Emerick Moczygemba, Cecilio Garcia Sr., Albert Faktor, Roger V. Criswell, Charles Dziuk Jr., Maria Martiana Huizar, Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Dziuk, Allan Nocker, Larry Wayne Hanzelka, Margaret Korzekwa Denning, Jose Lius Huizar, Russell Maris, Fabian Waclawczyk, Marie Hosek, Gladys Yosko Pawelek, Lester J. West, Virginia Rose Maha, Genoveva Rocha, Jane Frances Opiela, Clarence Michael Dziuk, Cecilia Aranda Palmarez, Larry Koether, Margie Crosby, Wilbert Felux.
Since we have such a large group participating this year, we will be lining up those who will be lighting the candle on the outside aisles.
We will line everyone up according to the date of death, beginning with the earliest date.
Sunday, November 1st
at 3:00PM
The Rosary will begin at 3:00 PM, followed by the Holy Mass.
After Mass, Father and the Deacons will bless gravesites upon request. If you would like a gravesite blessed, please stand near the site you wish to have blessed. Father has confirmed that attending this Mass fulfills your Sunday Obligation. We kindly ask for volunteers to help set up chairs. Please meet at the Parish Hall at 2:15 PM so we have time to prepare at the cemetery.
Thank you for your support and participation.
All Souls Novena is November 2nd - 10th. Father Damian will have nine Holy Masses offered for our departed brothers and sisters. If you wish to participate, please “Clearly Print or Type” the names of your loved ones on the envelope provided in your packet or on a plain piece of paper and submit as soon as possible. A group of names will be read aloud before the rosary. The rosary will be prayed by Father Damian;
Monday, 11/2 – 5:30pm
Tuesday, 11/3 – 5:30pm
Wednesday, 11/4 – 5:30pm
Thursday, 11/5 – 5:30pm
Friday, 11/6 –7:30am
Saturday, 11/7 – 3:30pm
Sunday, 11/8 – 9:00am
Monday, 11/9- 5:30pm (Communion Svc.)
Tuesday, 11/10 – 5:30pm
Teen and child coats and jackets.
All parishes are invited to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our Archdiocese on Saturday, November 7th, at Nelson Wolff Stadium.
Join Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, for the Centennial Mass and the proclamation of our new Archdiocesan Pastoral Vision.
Gates open at 3:00 PM | Mass begins at 4:00 PM
Free Event — Reserve your seat at AssemblySA.org
There will be NO Saturday evening Masses. All are encouraged to attend the Centennial Celebration!
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