August 16 – August 22
Fall Sunday Mass Schedule Begins August 16!
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 5:30pm (Vigil)
Sunday: 8:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish), 6:00pm
Daily Masses:
Wednesday–Friday: Noon*
Monday–Friday: 5:30pm
*Please note that Daily Noon Mass resumes Wednesday, August 26, and is held in the All Faiths Chapel on Thursdays
Catholics on the Quad – August 16
Calling all Corps members! Join fellow Cadets at the Quad on August 16 to walk together to the 8:45 AM Mass. Come meet other Catholics within the Corps and learn how to be involved this semester. Invite your buddies!
Pizza & Trivia – August 18
Kick off Howdy Week at St. Mary's with Trivia & Pizza in the Event Center! We'll start at 6:30 PM and have plenty of time to hangout and meet people. It's bound to be electric because Kevin Pesek is in charge.
Welcome Packet Pickup
Incoming students, from 3:00–8:00 PM on August 18–19, pick up your FREE welcome packet and t-shirt! We have a limited quantity so make sure to come early. Stop by the lobby of the Student Center for a tour of the Student Center and Church.
Connect 2026 – August 20-21
Connect is this week! 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 for Connect 2026 at stmarysconnect.com
August 23 – August 29
Sunday, August 23 – 8:45 AM Mass
On Sunday, August 23, Mass will be celebrated simultaneously in the Main Church and Historic Chapel. Everyone is welcome to attend in either location.
Catholics on the Quad – August 23
Calling all Corps members! Join fellow Cadets at the Quad on August 23 to meet for the 11:00 AM Mass, followed by a pizza lunch. Come meet other Catholics within the Corps and learn how to be involved this semester. Invite your buddies!
Music Howdy Dinners – August 24 & 26
Join us at 6:30 PM on Monday, August 24 (Singers, Piano, Organ, Guitar, or Drums) or Wednesday August 26 (Orchestra or Symphonic Band instruments) for a dinner to learn more about music here at St. Mary's!
Chicken Party – August 25
The Chicken Party is back for another year! Come by the Student Center for chicken themed games, chicken tasting, and chicken prizes. You do not need to be a chicken to attend, all are welcome. Chicken fun begins at 6:30 PM.
Magnify & Dance – August 27
Encounter the Eucharistic Lord at Magnify. Join us in the Church for Adoration accompanied by beautiful music and a talk by Father Gregory Pine. Magnify begins at 8:00 PM, followed by a dance in the Event Center.
St. Mary’s Bible Study Launch Party – August 28
Join the FOCUS team for our Launch Party on August 28! Get ready for a night of music, games, food, and an out-of-this-world atmosphere as we kick off the semester together. Come meet other Aggie Catholics and get plugged into our St. Mary's Bible studies starting at 6:30pm by the Volleyball Courts.
Liturgy Trainings
Saturday, August 29 / Altar Servers & Sacristans / 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Lunch provided after the training. Check-in begins at 8:45 AM.
Saturday, August 29 / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion / 2:00-3:30 PM
Sunday, August 30 / Readers & Ushers / 3:30-4:30 PM
All trainings will be held in the Church unless otherwise noted. Check in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the training. Registration and Application required before attending training. Please complete the application at aggiecatholic.org/liturgy
August 30 and Beyond
Sunday, August 30 – 8:45 AM Mass
On Sunday, August 30, Mass will be celebrated simultaneously in the Main Church and Historic Chapel. Everyone is welcome to attend in either location.
Aggie Catholic Athletes – August 30
Aggie student-athletes, managers, and coaches are invited to join us for our Kickoff Brunch on Sunday, August 30 at 10:30 AM in the Activity Center. Come meet other Catholics within the Athletics community, eat Fuego tacos, and learn how to stay involved this semester.
Emmaus – August 30
Want to connect with other Catholics in Greek life? Join us for a pancake breakfast after the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, August 30, at 1705 Boardwalk Ct, College Station. Come enjoy a good breakfast and meet others in your community!
OCIA Begins September 1
Interested in the Catholic Church or need to be Confirmed? Join us for OCIA on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM beginning September 1. All are welcome to come and learn. Check out aggiecatholic.org/ocia for more details.
Tailgate – September 5
Join St. Mary’s for a tailgate outside the Student Center as we prepare to BTHO Missouri St. Come grab a bite to eat, beat someone in cornhole, and meet fellow Catholics. We’ll be hanging out from 3:00 PM–5:00 PM.
Love Where You Live.
Our Catholic community extends beyond these walls.
Explore local gatherings, retreats, service opportunities, and more at:
In the Local Community
Find Your People
Pescadores — Mondays at 7 PM, Event Center
Pescadores es nuestra comunidad de hispanohablantes. ¡Únete los lunes a las 7pm en el JPII Event Center! [Aprende más]
OCIA — Tuesdays at 7 PM, Event Center
For adults interested in becoming Catholic or completing their Sacraments. New classes start each semester. [Learn more]
The Rock — Tuesdays at 9 PM, Historic Church
A night of prayer, praise, worship, and reflection led by students — creating a space to encounter Christ and seek renewal. [Learn more]
John 15 — Thursdays at 7 PM, Event Center
A community for freshmen to grow in faith and friendship at St. Mary’s. [Learn more]
SMYRT (St. Mary’s Youth Retreat Team)
College students on fire with the love of Jesus, preparing and leading retreats each semester for middle and high school students in surrounding parishes. [Learn more]
Emmaus — Times & locations vary
Where students in greek life or orgs bring the values of brotherhood and sisterhood into a community centered on christ. [Learn more]
Aggie Catholic Athlete — Times & locations vary
Bible studies for student-athletes to grow in faith individually or as a team. [Learn more]
Catholics on the Quad — Times & locations vary
Men’s and women’s Bible studies for members of the Corps of Cadets. [Learn more]
Chastity Small Groups
Grow in freedom and virtue through community and ongoing formation in chastity. [Learn more]
Prayer & Discernment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Encounter Christ in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Available in the chapel throughout the week. [Learn more]
Discernment Dinners
Join other students for an evening of good food, conversation, and prayer focused on discovering God’s call for your life — whether to marriage, religious life, or priesthood. [Learn more]
Magnify
A monthly night of adoration, praise and worship, and a message to help you encounter Jesus in a deeper way. Come as you are — all are welcome. [Learn more]
Serve & Volunteer
Music Ministry
Lead the St. Mary’s community in prayer through music at Mass and other liturgies. [Learn more]
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Assist in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. [Learn more]
Readers
Proclaim the Word of God during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. [Learn more]
Ushers
Welcome parishioners, assist with seating, and help ensure the flow of the liturgy. [Learn more]
Hospitality Team
Create a welcoming environment for parishioners and visitors at Mass and parish events. [Learn more]
Local Service Opportunities
Serve and encounter the poor through outreach to the homeless, elderly, and mothers in need. [Learn more]
Resources & Opportunities
Download the St. Mary’s App
One place. Your people. Group chats, events, and Fr. Will’s homilies — all in your pocket. [Download now]
New Church Closed on Monday Mornings
The new church opens at 3:30 PM on Mondays to allow for cleaning after the weekend.
Parking at St. Mary’s
Wondering where to park? We’ve got you covered. [Learn more]
Spiritual Direction
Meet with Fr. Art for confession or spiritual direction on Mondays. [Email for Next Avaliable Opening]
St. Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Hotline
Confidential help and resources for those facing an unexpected pregnancy. Call or text 979-320-9780.
The Pursuit
A confidential ministry for students experiencing same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, supporting a life of virtue. [Learn more]
New Here?
From the back pew of the Church to third deck in Kyle Field, from late-night study sessions to morning prayer with friends, you don’t have to do college alone. Let’s Start with Howdy!