St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Diocese of Tyler, Texas
549 S. Commerce St., Centerville, Texas 75833
Mail to: P. O. Box 356, Centerville, Texas 75833
903-536-5012 -- Email to: stleocentervilletx@aol.com
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Lourdusamy
Weekend Holy Mass Schedule
Sunday 11 AM English & 1 PM Spanish
Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Aug. 22 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice, particularly in Ukraine and in the Holy Land.
At the end of his general audience Aug. 20, the pope noted that the church will celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary Aug. 22.
"While our world continues to be wounded by wars in the Holy Land, in Ukraine and in many other regions of the world," he said, "I ask all the faithful to spend Aug. 22 in fasting and prayer, asking the Lord to grant us peace and justice and to dry the tears of those who suffer because of the armed conflicts underway."
"May Mary, queen of peace, intercede so that people would find the path of peace," he prayed.
Central Texas Collection: Message from Bishop Kelly
In response to the devastating flooding in Central Texas in July, a special collection was taken up at all the Masses throughout the diocese to support relief efforts. We had a beautiful response to this special collection, and I would like to express my gratitude for your generosity.
The donations in support for Central Texas are over $117,000. The collection will be distributed to Catholic Charities Central Texas and Catholic Charities San Antonio as they continue to provide ongoing assistance for individuals and families recovering from the flooding.
I am particularly grateful to all the pastors and faithful of the diocese that made this special collection successful. Your generosity will impact many people in need. I am also grateful to Kathy Harry and Catholic Charities here in the Diocese of Tyler for coordinating this effort.
Please continue to keep all those affected by the devastating flooding earlier this summer in your prayers. Especially commending to the Lord all those who lost their lives and for their family and friends who are still grieving their loss. Thank you for the prayers and the financial support you have provided.
+Gregory Kelly
Bishop of Tyler
