St. Mary Parish Odessa TX
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Who we are
St. Mary Parish is a Roman Catholic church in Odessa, Texas.
We are a fellowship of believers, made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News with everyone through learning, listening, praying and working together actively to reach out to our communities.
We are a place to believe, belong, and become!
We are a fellowship of believers, made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News with everyone through learning, listening, praying and working together actively to reach out to our communities.
We are a place to believe, belong, and become!
Church Address
612 East 18th St.
Odessa,
TX
79761
United States
Phone: 432-332-5334
Fax: 432-332-1844
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Church Pastor
Rev. Bernardito Getigan
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612 East 18th St.
Odessa,
TX
79761
United States
Phone: 432-272-1137
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Roman Catholic
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YouTube Video: St Mary's Church Odessa - Friday, April 8th - New Sanctuary Dedication - 04/08/2022
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Rev. Bernardito Getigan
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Deacons: Dcn. Hector Mendez, Dcn. Jesse Ortiz, and Dcn. Bobby Wright
CRE: Isabel Garza
Youth Minister: Pablo Davila
RCIA: Frank Jacobo, Jr.
CRE: Isabel Garza
Youth Minister: Pablo Davila
RCIA: Frank Jacobo, Jr.
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Administration
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Melanie Mejia
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Get off I-20 at 385, go N until 19th. St., where you go E on 19th. which turns into 18th. St. 4 blocks E of 385.
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St. Mary Parish Mass Times
Mass
Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 PM
Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesday: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 PM
Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesday: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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New Sanctuary Dedication - 04/08/2022
Participating in the Palm Sunday Mass 2020
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St. Mary Parish History
The history and growth of the Catholic Church in Odessa began in 1932 when the five Catholic families in the city traveled to Midland for Mass. In that year, Rev. A Sirios was in charge of services for three towns: Stanton, Midland and Odessa.
From that small beginning the Catholic rise in population and in church growth rivaled the actual growth of the city itself. Odessa Catholics held the first Mass in 1937 in the old Legion Hall at Fourth Street and Alleghaney.
Celebration of Mass was continued there until a small building was erected at Fifth Street and Washington, at a cost of $10,000. St. Mary's became a parish in 1938 with Rev. Peter Morsch as its first pastor.
Under the direction of Rev. William Lensing, the church constructed one of the city's most beautiful edifices. The Parish Hall on East 18th Street and North Muskingum was constructed in 1951, followed by St. Mary's Catholic Church and rectory at East 18th Street and North Adams in 1955.
In 1961, St. Mary's School was opened in a generous-sized building at 1703 North Adams. Lay Extension Volunteers served as the first teachers. The Franciscan Sisters were the first religious order to staff the school. Students throughout the city enrolled in pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade.
St. Mary's School offers certified teachers, core curriculum, prayer and community, a volunteer-staffed library and computers for the children, with volunteers serving in many other areas. Organizations connected with the school are the School Board, Home and School Organization as well as a Fundraising Committee. Fund-raisers, such as the Fall Festival, 5K Run, International Day and the Athletic Dept. help support the school.
In October 1976, the dedication of the new Activities Building was held. The addition consisted of a large activities room, reception room with its own kitchen, den, three classrooms, nursery and a Religious Education Office. The nursery area is now the Church office and many of the rooms serve a different purpose today.
The Parish has been served by a Parish Council since 1976. There is one Legion of Mary group promoting prayer, spiritual works and service through the lay apostolate. There is an active Catholic Women's Organization, Daughters of Mary an organization and the Knights of Columbus Council #3203. A Religious Education Program serves the children and Bible study is conducted for adults. Ministries in the parish include ushers, Mass coordinators, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, commentators, sacristy and Sanctuary workers.
An organization with a long history of service to the community has been the Thrift Store, which has now evolved into Catholic Charities of Odessa. Throughout its existence, it has aided in supplying many material necessities to the people of the Church and the community.
The people of St. Mary's Church are proud of their community and pray that through the help of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Blessed Mother, it will continue to grow in every way.
Pastors of St. Mary's Church: 1938 to 2018
Rev. Peter Morsch Rev. Joseph H. Walter Rev. Wilmer Riechel Rev. William Lensing Rev. John Lavin
Rev. Arnold Boeding Rev. Benedict Zientek Rev. Msgr. Andrew C. Marthaler Rev. Francis X. Frey Rev. James P. Bridges
Rev. Kevin J. Heyburn Rev. Robert N. Bush Rev. Francis X. Frey Rev. Santiago Udayar Rev. Hilary Ihedioha Rev. Bernard Getigan
From that small beginning the Catholic rise in population and in church growth rivaled the actual growth of the city itself. Odessa Catholics held the first Mass in 1937 in the old Legion Hall at Fourth Street and Alleghaney.
Celebration of Mass was continued there until a small building was erected at Fifth Street and Washington, at a cost of $10,000. St. Mary's became a parish in 1938 with Rev. Peter Morsch as its first pastor.
Under the direction of Rev. William Lensing, the church constructed one of the city's most beautiful edifices. The Parish Hall on East 18th Street and North Muskingum was constructed in 1951, followed by St. Mary's Catholic Church and rectory at East 18th Street and North Adams in 1955.
In 1961, St. Mary's School was opened in a generous-sized building at 1703 North Adams. Lay Extension Volunteers served as the first teachers. The Franciscan Sisters were the first religious order to staff the school. Students throughout the city enrolled in pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade.
In October 1976, the dedication of the new Activities Building was held. The addition consisted of a large activities room, reception room with its own kitchen, den, three classrooms, nursery and a Religious Education Office. The nursery area is now the Church office and many of the rooms serve a different purpose today.
The Parish has been served by a Parish Council since 1976. There is one Legion of Mary group promoting prayer, spiritual works and service through the lay apostolate. There is an active Catholic Women's Organization, Daughters of Mary an organization and the Knights of Columbus Council #3203. A Religious Education Program serves the children and Bible study is conducted for adults. Ministries in the parish include ushers, Mass coordinators, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, commentators, sacristy and Sanctuary workers.
The people of St. Mary's Church are proud of their community and pray that through the help of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Blessed Mother, it will continue to grow in every way.
Pastors of St. Mary's Church: 1938 to 2018
Rev. Peter Morsch Rev. Joseph H. Walter Rev. Wilmer Riechel Rev. William Lensing Rev. John Lavin
Rev. Arnold Boeding Rev. Benedict Zientek Rev. Msgr. Andrew C. Marthaler Rev. Francis X. Frey Rev. James P. Bridges
Rev. Kevin J. Heyburn Rev. Robert N. Bush Rev. Francis X. Frey Rev. Santiago Udayar Rev. Hilary Ihedioha Rev. Bernard Getigan
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With us night and morning
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented, still evil days bring burdens hard to bear; Oh, give our frightened souls the sure salvation for which, O Lord, You taught us to prepare. And when this cup You give is filled to brimming with bitter suffering, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and so beloved a hand. Yet when again in this same world You give us the joy we had, the brightness of Your Sun, we shall remember all the days we lived through, and our whole life shall then be Yours alone.
St. Mary Parish listing was last updated on the 19th of March, 2024
