This Week at St. Mary’s
The events listed below are unique events for this week. We have plenty of organizations that meet weekly that are not listed. Find an organization that interest you on our community page.
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The Week of May 18
New Church closed on Monday mornings
A reminder that the New Church will open at 3:30pm on Mondays to provide time to clean up from the weekend.
I Want to Get Involved
If you're looking for ways to get involved and grow in your faith, we've got plenty of opportunities for you! Check out what's happening below, and if you're ready to take the next step, simply drop us a line at aggiecatholic.org/pluggedin and we'll take it from there.
Summer Schedule at St. Mary’s in Effect
The full Summer Mass Schedule is in effect as of May 18. Only the 9:00am, 1:00pm Spanish, & 6:00pm Sunday Masses will be offered, with a 5:30pm Saturday Vigil. Daily Mass is offered at 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
All buildings and churches on the St. Mary’s campus are open 8:00am-10:00pm. Front Desk hours are 9:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturdays, and 10:00am-3:00pm on Sundays. The main church continues to be closed for cleaning until 3:30pm on Mondays only.
Summer Nights at St. Mary's
Are you staying in town for the summer? Our summer events begin the first week of June! Join us Wednesday nights for a fun new event every week. We’ll kickoff with Magnify in the church at 7:00pm on June 4!
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Class of 2025, Keep in Touch!
Graduating soon? We’d love to stay connected. Help us keep your information up to date by filling out this quick form: aggiecatholic.org/former-student-registration
Heart of Jesus Discernment Retreat
Join Fr. Greg Gerhart, the Vocation Director of the diocese, for Heart of Jesus: A Discernment Retreat for Men. The retreat will include time for prayer, spiritual conferences on discernment and vocations, and opportunities to speak with priests, seminarians, and other men discerning their vocation.
The retreat will take place on May 21-23 at Cedarbrake Retreat Center in Belton, TX, and is open to single men who are 18-49 years old. Register today at austinvocations.com.
Summer OCIA & Confirmation
If you will be here in the summer, and are interested in becoming Catholic or receiving your sacraments, join us for summer OCIA and Confirmation. Classes are on Tuesdays beginning May 27 at 6:15pm in the Activity Center. Sign up and learn more at aggiecatholic.org/ocia
Connect 2025 Registration is Open
Are you or someone you know an incoming freshman or transfer student this fall? We’re excited to welcome incoming students into the Aggie Catholic family through genuine friendship and a relationship with Jesus Christ. Sign up today or pass this along to someone you know! stmarysconnect.com
Fall 2025 Chastity Small Groups
You don’t have to be stuck. And you don’t have to do it alone. You can grow in freedom. Together, we can become men and women on a journey of ongoing growth in chastity. Visit aggiecatholic.org/chastity for more info and to join our interest list for Fall 2025.
Other News
Jubilee Year 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope
Be on the lookout for changes to landscaping and A Jubilee Year is a special year of remission of sins and universal pardon within the Catholic Church. Historically it happens every 25 years and is a time for spiritual renewal and conversion. The Jubilee Year is a sacred time for the Catholic Church, offering an opportunity to deepen our faith and experience God’s abundant mercy.
To learn more and how you can participate and receive an indulgence, visit aggiecatholic.org/jubilee.
How Do I Navigate Parking at St. Mary’s?
Parking for Masses on the weekend is available in our main lot out to your left, the small lot behind the Sonoco gas station and the small lot across from the old church as well as over flow parking in the gravel lot by the Hudson apartments across from the main lot.
Free parking is also available at the Northgate garage off College Main on Sunday mornings.
During the week if you come to pray or to study or hang out in the student center, you simply need to check in with the receptionist for the time that you’re in our buildings. If you’d like to park so as to also go to class we ask that you pay the daily fee through ParkMobile.
If you have any questions stop by or visit aggiecatholic.org/parking.
FOCUS Athlete Outreach
Are you an athlete looking to get involved? We have athlete Bible studies available to help you or your team grow in your faith! Fill out this Google Form to get connected!
Catholics on the Quad
Are you a Cadet looking for Catholic community? There are FOCUS Bible studies for both men and women Cadets to help you grow in your faith and fellowship. Visit aggiecatholic.org/cadet to fill out the form and we’ll take it from there.
St. Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Hotline
If you or someone you know is unexpectedly pregnant, please know that St. Mary's has resources to support materially, psychologically, and spiritually both during and after pregnancy. We have a dedicated hotline (979-320-9780) that you can call or text with your first name and contact information. An adult will follow up with you. Students are not leading this ministry.
Local Service Opportunities
St. Mary's has many new ongoing opportunities this year to serve and encounter the poor through events such as lunch in the park with people in need, street ministry in Austin, Bingo and Ice Cream socials with the elderly, and helping mothers in need at the Elizabeth Home. If you would like more information visit aggiecatholic.org/service.
The Pursuit
Did you know? St. Mary's has a ministry called The Pursuit for students who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. The Pursuit provides a supportive and formative community of fellow students striving to live a virtuous life. Participation in this ministry is confidential. For more information, email thepursuit@aggiecatholic.org or visit aggiecatholic.org/thepursuit
St. Mary’s Podcasts
St. Mary’s hosts a few podcasts for some Catholicism on the go. If you want to hear homilies, check out our Aggie Catholic Homilies podcast. For talks like those heard at Magnify, check out our Aggie Catholic Talks podcast.
Spiritual Direction
Fr. Art is here to meet with individuals for spiritual direction or confession on Mondays beginning at 8:30am. His schedule is specifically reserved for students from 11:00am-3:00pm. You can sign up at the front desk or by emailing the receptionist at info@aggiecatholic.org.
Looking for more?
If you are looking for ways to jump in more regularly here at St. Mary’s click the link below to discover all of our ministries you can join now like The Rock (praise and worship), SMYRT (provides High School and Middle School Retreats), local service events, and more!