Apostolado Pro-Vida: Los fieles que desean ayudar a quienes tienen dificultades para quedar embarazados, a quienes están embarazados y a quienes han perdido hijos. Ofrecen una Hora Santa mensual para el Don de los Ni y brindan apoyo a aquellas familias que lo necesitan debido a estas circunstancias.
    Contacto: Mayra Jasso
 

Catechism for Children – Catechism is taught by the primary teachers of the faith, the parents of the children. The parish provides the materials and regular guidance to help the parents.
    Contact: Aurelia Pledger 972-998-3792 Lucy Garcia 972-207-4371
 

Catechism for Adults - Classes are offered by Father every Thursday evening. Meet in the Parish Hall at 6:30 PM.
Cirineos - Un grupo hombres que se reúnen para apoyarse mutuamente en su búsqueda de sanación espiritual en Cristo. El grupo suele reunirse el tercer jueves de cada mes, comenzando a las 19:00 en la iglesia.
    Contact: Javier Magdaleno
 

Cursillo - Un retiro para adultos que les ayuda a crecer en su relación con Dios.
    Contacto: Victor 430-207-9004  Margue 903-275-4309
 

Daughters of Mary - A group of women of all ages who meet in the Church Library on Tuesday evenings for prayer, study, and fellowship.
    Contact: Mari Godbout speedim@mail.com

 

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry – comprehensive program of policies, training, and screening designed to ensure a safe environment for all, particularly children and vulnerable adults
    Contact: Pam Freeman 512-229-6623
 

Grupo de Oración – Se reúne todos los lunes a las 19:00 en el Salón Parroquial para orar y debatir temas relacionados con la vida espiritual. Una vez al mes, el grupo reza una Hora Santa en la Iglesia. 

    Contacto: Deacon Juan Cazares

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Homebound Ministry - pastoral service to members who are unable to attend Sunday Mass due to illness, injury, or the limitations of age to ensure these individuals remain spiritually connected to the life of the parish
    Contact: Maria Kyle 512-755-2485

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Knights of Columbus 8806 – a men’s fraternal organization which is meant to act as the Strong Right Arm of the Church, assisting the parish priest in his mission to save souls and glorify God.

https://gunbarrelcityknights.wixsite.com/koc8806
    Contact: Joe Lomonaco 903-887-3963 email: jlo4422@aol.com  

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Las Hijas de Maria -son un grupo buscan crecer en santidad y ayudarse mutuamente en su vivencia de la Santa Fe Catolica bajo el patrocinio de la Bienadventurada Virgen Maria. Se reúnen los miércoles, comenzando con la Santa Misa y terminando a las 8:30 PM.
    Contacto: Lucy Garcia  972-207-4371

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Liturgical Service - Those who would like to help in the service of the Sacred Rites (readers, ushers choir, Knights of the Altar, Handmaidens of the Altar) are welcome to speak with Father.
Servicio litúrgico - Quienes deseen ayudar en el servicio de los Ritos Sagrados (lectores, ujieres, coro, Caballeros del Altar, Doncellas del Altar) son bienvenidos a hablar con el Padre.

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Magdalenas - Un grupo de mujeres que se reúnen para apoyarse mutuamente en su búsqueda de sanación espiritual en Cristo. El grupo se reúne el primer jueves de cada mes, comenzando a las 18:30 en la iglesia.
    Contacto: Carmen Dominguez

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Marriage Encounter - The Marriage Encounter is a retreat in which married couples can learn to improve and deepen their relationship.  The Encounter is not its own “movement” but is part of the parish’s on-going marriage formation program.  Couples are highly encouraged to participate in the monthly couples’ nights, whether they have lived the retreat or not.
Encuentro Matrimonial - El Encuentro Matrimonial es un retiro en el que las parejas casadas pueden a mejorar y profundizar su relación. El Encuentro no es un "movimiento" propio, sino que forma parte del programa continuo de formación matrimonial de la parroquia. Se anima encarecidamente a las parejas a participar en noches mensuales de parejas, hayan vivido o no el retiro.

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Quinceañeras - will be offered for those young who assisst at Holy Mass and participate regularly in the saint Forge youth program. They will need to be confirmed prior to the celebration of the Quinceaneras.
    Speak to the priest after Sunday Mass to schedule.

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O/RCIA: The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (with the accompanying Rites) is for all those non-Catholics (baptized or not) who are interested in learning about the fullness of the Holy Catholic Faith and preparing to be received into the Church (either from a Protestant background or through Baptism). Classes are on Mondays at 6:30 PM.
    Contact: Jason Hogan 214-717-7699

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Saint Forge - The youth program for the parish. Teenagers in grades 6-12 continue their religious formation on Wednesday evenings, beginning with Holy Mass at 6 PM. The youth pray the Rosary, eat (usually pizza), study the lesson for the week, and end after Compline at 8:30 PM Parents are expected to pick up their teenagers from the Hall (or Church, if Compline is prayed in the Church).
    Contact: Braulio Castille

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Seven Sisters - Teams of seven women each who adopt a cleric spiritually offer a Holy Hour each day for him (each woman offers once a week). 
  Siete Hermanas - Equip de siete mujeres, cada una de las cuales adopta espiritualmente un clérigo y le ofrece una Hora Santa cada día (cada mujer ofrece una vez a semana).
    Contact: Lucy Garcia 972-207-4371

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Society of St. Anthony of Padua – Those who are in their sixties or older and single (whether they are widowed, separated, never been married, etc.) are welcome to join other for fraternity at a monthly lunch with the hope of building stronger bonds and supporting each other.
    Contact: Chris Daley cdmartell@msn.com

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Society of St. Joseph - A group of men who seek to support each other in the growth of the Faith, being Catholic men who were created to be, under th e patronage of St Joseph, the earthly father of our Blessed Lord. 
Meetings held on Thursday evenings, at 6:30 PM in one of the parish classrooms. The first part is Adult Catechism class with the other adults. Afterwards, the men meet in the rectory for a Holy Rosary and fraternity.
    Contact: Jason Hogan 214-717-7699

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Sociedad de San José - es en grupo de hombres que busca apoyarse mutuamente en el crecimiento de la Fe, siendo los hombres católicos que fueron creados para ser, bajo el patrocinio de San José, el padre terrenal de nuestro Bendito señor. Los hombres se reúnen el miércoles por la noche, comenzando con la Santa Misa. A continuación, rezan el rosario, estudian el tema de la semana y dialogan sobre aquellos asuntos de la vida cotidiana en los que se apoyan mutuamente.
    Contact: Ramiro Mireles  903-477-5325

 

Young Adults Crusade – The young adults (18 to late 30’s) of the parish gather twice a month for continuing religious formation and fellowship
   Contact: Berto and Vanessa Tovar  903-292-2281

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    During summer, there are a number of special activities offered for children and youth. The summer catechetical program for all ages (grades 1-12) is Totus Tuus, which is a weeklong program that incorporates learning, prayer, and fellowship. Older students can attend Catholic Summer University (CSU), which is a week of serious study (with prayer and fellowship). There is also a retreat opportunity for youth of sexes (for boys, Monk Week, and for girls, Nun Week) to live their faith intensely while discerning their vocations.

Durante el verano, se ofrecen varias actividades especiales para niños y jóvenes. El programa catequético de verano para todas las edades (cursos 1-12) es Totus Tuus, que es un programa de una semana que incorpora aprendizaje, oración y fraternidad. Los estudiantes mayores pueden asistir a la Catholic Summer Universito (CSU), que es una semana de estudio serio (con oración y fraternidad). También hay una oportunidad de retiro para que jóvenes de ambos sexos (para chicos, Semana del Monje, y para, Semana de las Monjas) vivan intensamente su fe mientras disciernen sus vocaciones.