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News in the Parish

Relic of Saint William of Vercelli

St. William Parish is now home to a first-class relic of St. William of Vercelli, our Patron Saint. The Celebration of the Feast of St. William was the first opportunity to venerate the relic. "Let this be a time of spiritual renewal, healing, and recommitment to the path of holiness," Fr. Francisco.

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Schedule Update

Friday, July 4

8:30 am Mass - No Confessions; parish office closed

The First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary takes place every first Friday of the month. On July 4, the devotion will begin with the Friday 8:30 am Mass.

Sunday, July 6

The Parish Office, Nursery and Gift Shop are closed.

Perpetual Adoration

Come and embrace being in the Presence of our Lord and Savior. Adorers spend an hour in Eucharistic Adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Prayer, Picnic & Play

Tuesday, July 8

5 pm – 7 pm

Sacred Heart Chapel & Courtyard

All families are invited with small children to teens! Join us for a special family night beginning with a Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope Family Adoration followed by games, bubbles, a Jubilee activity, and fun. Families are invited to pack a picnic to enjoy in the courtyard.

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Healing the Whole Person

An 8-Part Video Series of Encounter with the Lord

Start date: August 21 - Thursdays from 7 pm - 9 pm @ the PEC Auditorium

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Blessing and Investiture of the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

July 13, 3 pm (church)

Everyone is invited to the Blessing and Investiture of the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The brown scapulars will be provided for before the liturgy begins.

Women's Catholic Scripture Study

Tuesdays, starting September 2, 10 am - 12 pm (PEC, Bldg. 5)

The Women's Catholic Scripture Study joyfully invites all ladies to participate in their study. This year's study will be on the Acts and Letters. The study offers opportunities for deepening relationships with God, for group discussions, and for making wonderful Catholic friendships.

WCSS will be participating at Welcome Sunday on Sunday, July 27. You're invited to stop by their table and visit with one of the representatives.

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Opportunities to Serve

Employment at St. William

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Music Ministry Summer Training

July 8, 22 & August 5

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (in English), 7 pm - 8 pm (Spanish)

Free to attend; Registration required by Thursday, July 3

Are you interested in serving God through song? Have you always wanted to sing in the church choir but didn’t think you had enough experience or music training? The Saint William Music Ministry is hosting free music training sessions for parishioners who feel called to join the various parish choirs.

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Altar Server Training

August 30, 10 am - 12 pm (English and Spanish)

Please join us if you or someone you know is interested and ages 8-18 years old, and has already received first Holy Communion. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start to check in (church narthex).

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Parish Gift Shop

Interested in serving at the parish gift shop? The gift shop is scheduled to be open following the 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Sunday Masses when possible (the gift shop is closed on Sundays when the parish office is closed). If you are interested or would like to learn more, please email: ministrylife@st-william.org.

Youth Ministry

Save the Date! Faith Formation Registration '25

Registration opens in August for the upcoming school year!

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Tuesday Mass Club (Grades 6 - 12)

July 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Come to 12:15 pm Mass, then go to the Parish Hall for some pizza and faith sharing! Friends are welcomed.

Sports Nights (Grades 6 - 12)

July 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Come to the softball field (near McNeil entrance) and bring lots of water. Friends are welcomed.

One Day Indoor Soccer Tournament (Grades 9-12)

Date: August (date to be announced), 9 am – 3 pm

It’s always during the first couple of weeks of August, before the start of the school year. Registration now available.

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Parish-Wide Events

Welcome Sunday

Sunday, July 27, 2025 (Parish Hall)

New to the parish or want to learn about opportunities to serve and grow spiritually?

Join us following the 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Masses.

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Family Night at Round Rock Express

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (Dell Diamond)

Join us for a night of baseball watching the Round Rock Express take on the El Paso Chihuahuas!

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Parents' Night Out

Friday, August 1 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Parents, are you planning a night out? The nursery at St. William is hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Friday, August 1. Children ages 2-10 years will work on crafts and activities. Cost: $30 for 1st child, $10 for sibling(s). Learn more >>

Additional Ways to Support

School Supply Fundraiser

Month of July

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 2415, in partnership with Proyecto Juan Diego, are back again this year to host a school supplies online fundraiser for children in Brownsville, Texas. Help them reach their goal of $6,000!

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News in the Diocese

- Prayer for a New Bishop -

Almighty and ever living God, grant our Holy Father wisdom in discernment as he chooses a new bishop for this local Church. By your divine providence, grant us a shepherd, after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, whose benevolent care and kindly zeal will strengthen the people of God by the light of the Gospel and the power of the sacraments. Lord, as you now prepare to call our new bishop to the Diocese of Austin, give him courage and generosity to respond with a spirit of joyful hope. Invoking the intercession of our patroness, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Life-Giving Wounds Retreat

Jul. 25-27 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple

This three-day retreat for young adults and adults with divorced or separated parents invites participants to move through the broken image of love in their parents’ relationship to their deepest identity found in God. The retreat gives participants a greater understanding of the wound of divorce and how it affects their lives, offers advice about the difficulties concerning love and trust of others, and explains how the Catholic faith, spiritual practices, and the sacraments are essential to self-knowledge and healing. The retreat is led by the Co-Founder of Life-Giving Wounds, Dr. Daniel Meola and trained volunteers. The cost is $310 for a private room, $265 for a shared room and $165 for commuters.

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Adapting to Life’s Changes, a Women’s Retreat

Aug. 1-3 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple

Change is inevitable, handling it with faith, courage and awareness is a choice. Life’s transitions can be a challenge. The prophet Isaiah says, “Behold I am about to do something new, do you not see it.” (43:19) Join Beverly Collin, former assistant director at Cedarbrake, as she invites participants to explore ways to grow closer to God amid life’s transitions. The cost is $310 for a private room, $265 for a shared room and $165 for commuters.

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Mission Statement

As beloved sons and daughters of God, we, the parish of Saint William, are called to proclaim, by word and deed, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the grace of the Sacraments, we endeavor to lead all souls to heaven by fostering spiritual healing and equipping all people for the work of ministry.

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