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St. Mary’s Catholic Church:

8227 County Road 205

Plantersville, TX 77363

St. Joseph Catholic Mission:

11323 County Road 304

Stoneham, TX 77363

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 388

Plantersville, Texas 77363

Phone and Email

Parish Phone: (936) 894-2223

Parish Fax  (936) 894-3613

General E-Mail: [email protected]

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday – 8:00am -12:00 Noon

Closed each day  from

12:00 – 1:00pm for lunch

ORGANIZATIONS / MINISTRIES

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Go north on Interstate 45 to Conroe. From Conroe, take Hwy 105 west to Plantersville. Turn right at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205

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Go west on Hwy 290 to Hempstead. Take Hwy. 6 north toward Navasota. Turn right on Hwy 105 east to Plantersville and turn left at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205

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              Altar Servers
Steve Twining

Phone: 713-344-6001 

 
              Altar Society
Altar Society
St. Mary’s Altar Society: Rita Swonke
 
 
St. Joseph’s Altar Society: Marcy Pavlock
 
 

Phone: 713-557-5817 

 

Phone: 936-661-6662 

 
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St. Mary’s Altar Society:

Rita Swonke

Phone:

 713-557-5817

St. Joseph’s Altar Society:

Marcy Pavlock

Phone:

936-661-6662

Altar Servers:

Steve Twining

Phone:

713-344-6001 

The St. Mary’s Altar Society is a service ministry open to women of all ages in the parish. Our mission is to show our love of God through service and community. We strive to strengthen the spiritual life of our members though promoting a loving and supportive environment that has outreach to the parishioners of St. Mary’s and others.

The ministries within our group include: Altar Care – maintains the cleanliness and dignity of the sanctuary. Funeral Receptions – provides a meal of support for family and friends of deceased members of our parish. Prayer Blankets – are handmade with love for the sick or as needed. Nursing Home Visits – offer personal interaction with those who are not surrounded by loved ones. Retired Priest Support – is given through prayer, personal visits and snacks. Works of Mercy – takes part in activities to serve parishioners who have physical and spiritual needs. Hospitality Team – prepares and serves food for our St. Marys community after masses on Sundays.

The members of the Altar Society gather on the second Tuesday of the month for fellowship and a meal. We hope that you will consider becoming a member and join us in supporting St. Mary’s.

               Annulments
Annulments
Call Parish Office

Phone: 936-894-2223

              Bible Study
Bible Study
Adult Bible Study & Spiritual Enrichment: Betty Hollas

Phone:713-419-6106

              Cemetery
Cemetery
St. Mary’s Cemetery: Rita Swonke
St. Joseph’s Cemetery: Justin Mock

Phone: 713-557-5817

Phone: 979-777-4993

              Gabriel Project
Gabriel Project
Cemetery
Wanda O’Brien

Phone: 936-597-6328

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Gabriel Project: Wanda O’Brien 

Phone: 936-597-6328

“Peace be with you; I give you my peace. Not as the world gives  do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid” John 14:27″

The Gabriel Project is a pro-life parish-based apostolate of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston offering assistance to women experiencing difficult circumstances during pregnancy. Gabriel Project volunteers act to provide practical advice and help, as well as spiritual support and Christian witness to mothers in need. Our Gabriel Angels are trained to provide some of the following based on your particular needs:

  • Be a resource to answer questions about pregnancy, childcare, and parenting
  • Provide friendship, emotional, and spiritual support
  • Help with items for a new baby
  • Knowledge about available community resources to meet your needs

If you or someone you know is experiencing a difficult pregnancy, please call the hotline at 713-225-5826 or St. Mary’s parish office at 936-894-2223 or Wanda O’Brien at 936-597-6328.  We’re here to help!

 

 
              Griefshare
Griefshare
Mary Marshall

Phone: 281-356-2497

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Griefshare: 

Mary Marshall

 

Phone: 281-356-2497

GriefShare Ministry

GriefShare program Welcomes all who have experienced a loss of a loved one in their life. The foundation for the program is based on Community, Understanding, Support and Encouragement. Our Facilitators understand and have experienced what you are currently going through. They are here to offer comfort and encouragement during this difficult time while sharing the knowledge to help you move forward. GriefShare teachings are biblical based on grief and recovery topics. GriefShare is a wonderful ministry that touches people’s heart and helps the mending process begin GriefShare is a 13 week program that our Facilitator’s manage We are in need of Facilitator’s and Helper’s(with organizational task) Our organization is looking for people that are; Compassionate, Empathic, Willingness spirit to help, have Good Listening skills, & Comfortable sharing with others.

            Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels (Seniors):  Office Number

Phone: 936-894-2223

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Guardian Angels (Seniors): 

Office Number

Phone:

936-894-2223

The purpose of the Guardian Angels is to entertain the senior members (50 & over) of our Parish and surrounding communities by providing fun and fellowship. We have activities at St. Mary’s on a weekly and monthly basis.

If you like to play 42 or any kind of dominos, card games or bingo, you need to come to our meetings, check us out and get involved. We have been on day trips and also trips lasting up to 9 days.

            Homebound
Homebound
Homebound Ministry: Bobby Williams

Phone: 832.540.2250

             Hospitality

Phone: 936- 894-3161

              Lectors:
Richard Prokop

Phone: 936-597-8688

             Marriage
Marriage

Marriage Preparation:
Deacon Anthony Olivieri 

Cindy Olivieri 

Phone:
936-522-8146

713-206-0621

             Men’s Club
Men’s Club
Bob Daves

Phone: 832.205.2791

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Men’s Club:

Bob Daves

 

Greg Houston

 

Phone:

832.205.2791

 (713) 898-4172

St. Mary Men’s Club is an active group of men who are dedicated to our parish. Membership in the club is open to all male parishioners (18 years or older)

Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30pm, beginning with an onsite supper cooked by a volunteer team of guys each month. Cooking experience isn’t necessary. A good appetite is.

The purposes of this organization are to promote fellowship; to aid with various projects as needed; to raise and disperse funds to support projects deemed necessary; and to allow members the opportunity to gather, present, discuss and develop ideas and events to enrich the lives of its parishioners.

The primary fundraiser is the annual golf tournament, the main purpose is to fund scholarships for high school students continuing education.

We invite newcomers with open arms.

              Music Ministry:
TBD

Phone: 936.894.2223

              Pro-Life
Pro-Life
Pro-Life Outreach: Nance Shaw 

Phone: 936-894-2512

             Religious Education
Religious Education
CCE / Religious Education: Cheryl Schratwieser

Phone: 936-894-2223

             Rummage Sale
Rummage Sale
Rummage Sale Coordinator: Lauren Twining 

Phone: 281-813-5355

             Spanish Speaking
Spanish Speaking

Brenda Martinez

Phone: 936-777-9720

             Stitchin’ Sisters
Stitchin’ Sisters
Juli Murphy

Phone: 936-206-0677

             Write for Life
Write for Life

Bob Dean

Phone: 936-582-6314

              Youth Group
Youth Group

Phone: 936-582-6314

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Go north on Interstate 45 to Conroe. From Conroe, take Hwy 105 west to Plantersville. Turn right at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205

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Go west on Hwy 290 to Hempstead. Take Hwy. 6 north toward Navasota. Turn right on Hwy 105 east to Plantersville and turn left at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205

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Altar Servers:

Steve Twining

Phone:

713-344-6001 

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St. Mary’s Altar Society:

Rita Swonke

Phone:

 713-557-5817

St. Joseph’s Altar Society:

Marcy Pavlock

Phone:

936-661-6662

Altar Servers:

Steve Twining

Phone:

713-344-6001 

The St. Mary’s Altar Society is a service ministry open to women of all ages in the parish. Our mission is to show our love of God through service and community. We strive to strengthen the spiritual life of our members though promoting a loving and supportive environment that has outreach to the parishioners of St. Mary’s and others.

The ministries within our group include: Altar Care – maintains the cleanliness and dignity of the sanctuary. Funeral Receptions – provides a meal of support for family and friends of deceased members of our parish. Prayer Blankets – are handmade with love for the sick or as needed. Nursing Home Visits – offer personal interaction with those who are not surrounded by loved ones. Retired Priest Support – is given through prayer, personal visits and snacks. Works of Mercy – takes part in activities to serve parishioners who have physical and spiritual needs. Hospitality Team – prepares and serves food for our St. Marys community after masses on Sundays.

The members of the Altar Society gather on the second Tuesday of the month for fellowship and a meal. We hope that you will consider becoming a member and join us in supporting St. Mary’s.

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Annulments:

Call Parish Office

Phone:

936-894-2223

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Adult Bible Study & Spiritual Enrichment:

Betty Hollas

Phone:

713-419-6106

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St. Mary’s Cemetery:

 

Rita Swonke 

Phone:

713-557-5817

St. Joseph’s Cemetery:

 

Justin Mock 

Phone:

979-777-4993

936-894-2326

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Gabriel Project: Wanda O’Brien 

Phone: 936-597-6328

“Peace be with you; I give you my peace. Not as the world gives  do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid” John 14:27″

The Gabriel Project is a pro-life parish-based apostolate of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston offering assistance to women experiencing difficult circumstances during pregnancy. Gabriel Project volunteers act to provide practical advice and help, as well as spiritual support and Christian witness to mothers in need. Our Gabriel Angels are trained to provide some of the following based on your particular needs:

  • Be a resource to answer questions about pregnancy, childcare, and parenting
  • Provide friendship, emotional, and spiritual support
  • Help with items for a new baby
  • Knowledge about available community resources to meet your needs

If you or someone you know is experiencing a difficult pregnancy, please call the hotline at 713-225-5826 or St. Mary’s parish office at 936-894-2223 or Wanda O’Brien at 936-597-6328.  We’re here to help!

 

 
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Griefshare: 

Mary Marshall

 

Phone: 281-356-2497

GriefShare Ministry

GriefShare program Welcomes all who have experienced a loss of a loved one in their life. The foundation for the program is based on Community, Understanding, Support and Encouragement. Our Facilitators understand and have experienced what you are currently going through. They are here to offer comfort and encouragement during this difficult time while sharing the knowledge to help you move forward. GriefShare teachings are biblical based on grief and recovery topics. GriefShare is a wonderful ministry that touches people’s heart and helps the mending process begin GriefShare is a 13 week program that our Facilitator’s manage We are in need of Facilitator’s and Helper’s(with organizational task) Our organization is looking for people that are; Compassionate, Empathic, Willingness spirit to help, have Good Listening skills, & Comfortable sharing with others.

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Guardian Angels (Seniors): 

Office Number

Phone:

936-894-2223

The purpose of the Guardian Angels is to entertain the senior members (50 & over) of our Parish and surrounding communities by providing fun and fellowship. We have activities at St. Mary’s on a weekly and monthly basis.

If you like to play 42 or any kind of dominos, card games or bingo, you need to come to our meetings, check us out and get involved. We have been on day trips and also trips lasting up to 9 days.

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Homebound Ministry:

Bobby Williams

Larry & Patty Decker 

Phone:

832.540.2250

936-445-6078

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Phone:

936- 894-3161

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Richard Prokop 

Phone:

936-597-8688

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Marriage Preparation:

Deacon Anthony Olivieri 

Cindy Olivieri 

Parish Office

Phone:

936-522-8146

713-206-0621

936-894-2223

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Men’s Club:

Bob Daves

 

Greg Houston

 

Phone:

832.205.2791

 (713) 898-4172

St. Mary Men’s Club is an active group of men who are dedicated to our parish. Membership in the club is open to all male parishioners (18 years or older)

Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30pm, beginning with an onsite supper cooked by a volunteer team of guys each month. Cooking experience isn’t necessary. A good appetite is.

The purposes of this organization are to promote fellowship; to aid with various projects as needed; to raise and disperse funds to support projects deemed necessary; and to allow members the opportunity to gather, present, discuss and develop ideas and events to enrich the lives of its parishioners.

The primary fundraiser is the annual golf tournament, the main purpose is to fund scholarships for high school students continuing education.

We invite newcomers with open arms.

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Phone:

936.894.2223

Sue Langston

Phone:

979-268-6886

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Pro-Life Outreach:

Nance Shaw 

Phone:

936-894-2512

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Phone:

936-697-0195

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CCE / Religious Education

Cheryl Schratwieser

Phone:

936-894-2223

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Rummage Sale Coordinator:

Lauren Twining 

Phone:

281-813-5355

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Phone:

936-582-1402

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For Spanish Speaking Prep:

Brenda Martinez

Phone:

936-777-9720

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Stitchin’ Sisters:

Juli Murphy

Phone:

 936-206-0677

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Write for Life:

Bob Dean 

Phone:

936-582-6314

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Youth Group:

Email:

Susan Horne

Phone:

 281-536-0810

DIRECTIONS

St. Mary's Church

St. Joseph Catholic Mission

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Go north on Interstate 45 to Conroe. From Conroe, take Hwy 105 west 3 miles past the blinking light in Plantersville to Stoneham. Turn left on Spur 234 and go over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the T and veer right over the railroad tracks onto CR 304. Go 2/10 mile to the church entrance on the left.

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Go west on Hwy 290 to Hempstead. Take Hwy. 6 north toward Navasota. Turn right on Hwy 105 east to Stoneham. Turn right on Spur 234 and go over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the T and veer right over the railroad tracks onto CR 304. Go 2/10 mile to the church entrance on the left.

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Go north on Interstate 45 to Conroe. From Conroe, take Hwy 105 west to Plantersville. Turn right at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205

Or

Go west on Hwy 290 to Hempstead. Take Hwy. 6 north toward Navasota. Turn right on Hwy 105 east to Plantersville and turn left at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205

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Take Hwy 6 south around Navasota and take Hwy 105 east (Conroe) exit. Turn left onto Hwy 105 to Plantersville and turn left at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205.

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Take Hwy 6 south around Navasota and take Hwy 105 east (Conroe) exit. Turn left onto Hwy 105 to Stoneham. Turn right on Spur 234 and go over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the T and veer right over the railroad tracks onto CR 304. Go 2/10 mile to the church entrance on the left.

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Go north on Interstate 45 to Conroe. From Conroe, take Hwy 105 west to Plantersville. Turn right at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205

Or

Go west on Hwy 290 to Hempstead. Take Hwy. 6 north toward Navasota. Turn right on Hwy 105 east to Plantersville and turn left at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205

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Take Hwy 6 south around Navasota and take Hwy 105 east (Conroe) exit. Turn left onto Hwy 105 to Plantersville and turn left at blinking yellow light onto FM1774 and go about 2 miles north. Church entrance is on the right, off of County Road 205.

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