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news and updates
noticias y actualizaciones
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a service provided for our homebound community
| | | Apr. 5 | 7:30 am (Spanish) | Watch >> | | Apr. 5 | 9:30 am (English) | Watch >> | | Apr. 8 | 12:15 pm (English) | Readings >> | | | | | |
Easter & Holy Week Calendar:
Holy Thursday - April 2
7 pm Mass (Bilingual)
No Confessions
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration until Midnight
Good Friday - April 3
12 pm Stations of the Cross
3 pm Mass (Bilingual)
No Confessions
Easter Vigil - April 4
8:30 pm Mass (Bilingual)
No Confessions
Easter Sunday - April 5
6:00 am Mass
7:30 am Mass (Spanish)
9:30 am Mass
9:40 am Mass (PEC, Bldg. 5)
11:30 am Mass
1:30 pm Mass (Spanish)
5:00 pm Mass
Easter Monday - April 6
8:30 am Mass
No Confessions
View Calendar >>
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An Easter Letter from our Pastor
With great joy, I write to you as we celebrate the glorious feast of Easter, the heart of our Christian faith. On this holy day, we proclaim with renewed hope that Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death, opening for us the path to new life. Read More >>
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Eucharistic Adoration During Holy Week
Due to Holy Week, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held till Thursday April 2 at 5 pm in the Adoration Chapel, and will resume again as scheduled starting after the 6 am Mass on Easter Sunday.
First Friday Devotion Canceled
April 3
Due to Good Friday, our parish First Friday devotion will not take place. We hope you join us on May 1 for our next Frist Friday Devotion.
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Parish Office & Nursery Schedule
Holy Thursday, the parish office will be open from 9 am - 1 pm.
The parish office will be closed on Good Friday through Monday, April 6. The office will reopen on Tues., April 7 at 9 am.
The Nursery will be closed on Easter Sunday.
We wish you a very Blessed Easter Season.
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April - Faith Formation Registration Now Open
Registered Saint William parishioners are invited to enroll their children and teens online for Faith Formation during the whole month of April. In-person registration will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during designated times in the parish office. View the new schedule!
st-william.org/parents
April 29 - High School Senior Scholarship Application
High school seniors start applying for scholarships. Deadline Wednesday, April 29. Email Alejandra for the application form and any questions you may have: abarrios@st-william.org
May 30 - Graduate Mass
The Mass for graduating high school seniors and college graduates will be held on Saturday, May 30 at 5 pm. Confirm attendance >>
June 19 - 21 - Steubenville Conference:
Join us for this 3-day high school Catholic conference in Irvin, Texas! Only 40 spots available. Incoming freshman and outgoing seniors are welcomed. Cost: $350 ($150 deposit required). Scholarships available! Reserve your spot >>
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Vacation Bible School Registration
March 15 - April 15
Our 2026 Vacation Bible School (VBS) is back—and it’s going to be more amazing than ever! This year’s theme is “The Cup of Life,” with a fun World Cup–style twist applied to our everyday lives. The idea is to remind us that life is like a big match where we’re playing for eternal life… and the ultimate prize is the Cup of Eternal Life!
Learn More >>
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Unbound: Freedom In Christ (Part I)
You are invited to a 5-week course called Unbound: Freedom in Christ (Part 1) by Neal Lozano. Unbound is an introductory course on healing and deliverance every Tuesday beginning on April 14, 2026.
Despite our best efforts, many of us struggle with sinful patterns of thinking and behaving. Our lack of freedom leaves us feeling hopeless. Unbound lays out a strategy for overcoming the tactics of the Enemy and discovering freedom in the Father's love.
Learn More >>
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Unbound Prayer Sessions
Are you struggling with your spiritual life in areas of temptation, compulsion, or past wounds? You're invited to come encounter God's love and truth in an in-depth Unbound prayer session with trained prayer ministers. An Unbound session uses the Five Keys...
Learn More >>
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion & Lector Training
- April 18, EMHC Training
- April 20, Lector Training
- April 27, Lector Training (Spanish)
To learn more, visit: st-william.org/liturgy
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Are you being called to sing?
We are extending an invitation to those with musical talent (vocalists and instrumentalist) to experience the music ministry of St. William before making a full commitment to it.
We are also seeking trained vocalists/cantors to sing at weddings and funerals (in English and Spanish) throughout the year.
For more information, please reach out to Damaris at music@st-william.org
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Seasons of Hope
Wednesday, April 8 & 15
Parish Evangelization Center (Bldg. 5), 7 pm - 8 pm
If you are in need of consolation after losing a loved one, Seasons of Hope, a Christ-centered faith sharing group is for you.
Learn More >>
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Marriage Prep Orientation
Wednesday, April 8, Parish Evangelization Center
Are you planning to get married sometime in the future? We invite you to attend one of our monthly
orientation meetings where we will walk through our Marriage Preparation Program. To RSVP,
please contact Becky at familylife@st-william.org
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Get Involved: Upcoming Ministry Guide and Discernment
Wednesday, April 15, 7pm, Parish Evangelization Center
We invite you to attend our next Ministry Guide and Discernment session. It’s the first step to getting involved. What are the benefits of attending?
− Discover your potential
− Evaluate personal time commitments
− Find opportunities to grow spiritually
− Learn key standards for serving
− Build community and fellowship with other ministry participants
To save your seat for an upcoming session, please visit:
st-william.org/getting-started
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April 23 - Starlight Gala at St. William
Enjoy an evening out with a guest, while also supporting the mission of the parish!
Purchase tickets >> View Menu >> Donate to the silent auction >>
April 25 - Big Event Outdoor Festival
Please join us on Saturday for delicious food, games, live music, a huge garage sale, silent auction and family fun! (Raffle tickets are now available for $10 in the Welcome Center and parish office.) View opportunities to participate >>
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April 25 - Diocesan Holy Hour for Vocations
Please join us at St. Helen's for a Holy Hour for vocations, may this holy hour bring about more seminarians and priest in our diocese.
Prayer Calendar - Please join us in praying for these deacons and all of the seminarians from our diocese. View Prayer Calendar >>
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Lenten Food Drive
With your help, more than 7,500 pounds of food have been collected. There’s still time to help
us reach our goal of 10,000 pounds for our parish community. In addition to our parish donations St. Dominic Savio’s Engineering class raised an additional 4,000 pounds of food. Thank you for your generosity in helping our brothers and sisters in need. View most needed items >>
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Central Texas Catholic (CTXC) is a new resource for young adults in the Diocese of Austin. Offering opportunities for community building and spiritual growth, CTXC strives to connect Catholic young adults, inviting them into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. If you are in your 20s or 30s, regional young adult CTXC representatives are ready to meet you!
Learn more >>
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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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