MOTHER'S DAY, May 9th

Remember your mother, living or deceased in a special Novena of Masses beginning Sunday, May 9th thru May 17th.  Envelopes are available on the back table at the entrance of the church.  You may drop your envelopes in the collection basket or bring them to the parish office. 

Mother's Day Carnations will be sold by the Altar & Rosary Society Saturday, May 8th and Sunday May 9th before and after church services.  Carnations will sell for $2 each or 6 for $10.  Proceeds will go towards the purchase of the new Church Pews. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

First Communion Retreat and First Confession May 29, 2021 . ( Times will be posted later) 

First Communion June 5, 2021 at 5:00 pm at Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

CLASS OF 2021 SENIOR MASS

We will have a Mass honoring the 2021 Graduating Class of Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Sunday, May 30th at 10 a.m. mass.  A brunch for the graduates and their immediate family will follow after mass in the Parish Hall.  Please RSVP by Friday, May 14th to the parish office 361-776-2446 or Janie Gonzalez at 361-774-1215.

PLEASE WEAR A MASK UPON ENTERING THE PARISH OFFICE.  ROSEMARY WILL BE IN THE OFFICE TO TAKE ANY CALLS, MESSAGES FOR FR. PATRICK AND TO SCHEDULE MASS INTENTIONS.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY CONTINUE MAILING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS OR DROP THEM OFF AT THE OFFICE OR ADORATION CHAPEL IN THE BOX PROVIDED.

FORMED.ORG - LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH @ HOME

NEW! - OLOA Parishioners now have access FREE of CHARGE to FORMED.org, a resource for learning and growing in the Faith at home! CLICK HERE, or click the image below, to download the app or visit the website.

PARISH NEWS & UPDATES | COVID-19 

 As of May 10, 2021 Governor Abbott lifted the COVID-19 related operating limits for businesses and establishments. The Diocese of Corpus Christi has released notice that public Mass may resume at 100% capacity.  Staggered seating will continue at our parish and Holy Water fonts will remain empty for now. Everyone is still highly encouraged to wear a mask during Mass and to sanitize hands upon entering the Church. Proper sanitizing of the pews after the masses is still in place.  Remember  continue social distancing to keep everyone safe. 

We ask that everyone planning to attend Mass in person please review the following guidance from the Diocese prior to arrival: 

• Abbrieviated Directives regarding Re-Opening of Our Parishes
• Diocesan Mass Precautions

ATTENDING MASS VIRTUALLY All of the faithful who are at risk because of underlying health issues and those who are elderly are strongly encouraged, for their own health,  to attend Mass by watching on TV or online. Mass from the Corpus Christi Cathedral is being televised at 9.30 a.m. each Sunday. Coverage is available on KDF-TV. You may also tune into the Mass on KLUX. 

PARISH ACTIVITIES SUSPENDED: The following parish events and activities have been canceled, or suspended, until further notice: Tuesday Bingo, Adult Faith Formation Classes and Catechism/CCE. Due to the COVID-19 Health Emergency, Fr. Patrick's pilgrimage to the Shrine of Italy and Medjugorje (formerly scheduled for June 22, 2020 to July 3, 2020) has been postponed. We will reschedule when it is safe to do so. 

ADORATION CHAPEL: Our Adoration Chapel will remain open for Adoration and Prayer (must use hand sanitizer, be 6 feet away from the next person & no more then 4 people in the Chapel at any one time). Thank you for your understanding and support as we respond to the COVID-19 crisis in our community and as a parish family.

DIOCESAN NEWS & UPDATES | COVID-19

Bishop Michael Mulvey continues to release information and guidance regarding COVID-19 for all parishes and families in the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Please CLICK HERE to view the latest information from Bishop Mulvey.

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VOLUNTEER/EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Volunteers and Employees at Our Lady of the Assumption are asked to watch the Defensive Driving Video the CMG link below as part of the requirements to volunteer or work in this parish.  There are other videos available that may pertain to the type of volunteer work or employment you may be interested in.  These training videos do not expire.