What are the parish office hours?
Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
 
How do I register with the parish?
New members can register at the parish office during the week by filling out a registration card located on the table in the vestibule or give it to an usher on Sunday.
 
How do I contact the parish office?
Phone: (512) 267-2644
Mailing address: 6100 Lohman Ford Road, Lago Vista, TX 78645
E-mail: office@stmaryourlady.org
 
What is required to have my child baptized?
Contact the parish office for information on baptism.
 
How do I register my children for Religious Education?
Please contact the parish office for registration information. Registration forms are located on the
table in the vestibule.
 
I am planning to get married.  Where do we start?
Contact the parish office at least six months in advance to prepare for marriage in the Catholic Church. Please  DO NOT pay any deposits or make any other reservations until you speak with the priest.
 
How can I have Masses said for friends, family or deceased loved ones?
Contact the parish office.  The suggested donation is $5, and, in accordance with Church Law,
only one intention per Mass is permitted.
 
How do I arrange communion for someone who is homebound?
Contact the church office to arrange for an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion to the
homebound to bring communion to him/her.
 
Whom do I contact if I or a family member is sick or in the hospital?
Call the church office. Depending upon your needs, a priest or deacon will arrange to visit you or your family member.  The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available to anyone who may be facing an operation or a difficult illness.
 
How do I make an appointment to meet with the priest?
Fr. Don keeps his own calendar.  You can call the church office during the day or leave a message after business hours.  He will contact you to let you know when he can meet with you.
 
What is the deadline to have items included in the parish bulletin?
Items for the bulletin must be in the office no later than Wednesday noon before the desired Sunday. You can drop them off at the office, or e-mail us. Announcements should be kept brief and are subject to editing to fit the available space.
 
How soon will I get my envelopes?
Depending on when you registered with the parish, it may take a month or more before you receive your first set of envelopes.  In the meantime, please use one of the temporary envelopes available on the table in the vestibule.
 
How can I get involved in ministry and how do I know which ministries need help?
Contact the church office.  We will send you a copy of our most current ministry brochure (found here). After you have an opportunity to look at the various ministries, you can set up an appointment with the church staff to discuss your interests. A representative from each ministry you select will contact you to give you more information about what they do and how you can join.
 
When is child care available during Sunday Mass?
We do not have child care, however, we do have two cry rooms in the church.
 
Who is responsible for making the church look so nice for each of the seasons?
The Art and Environment Committee decorates the church for each major liturgical season.  
 
What if I have an idea for a ministry that is not available at the church now?
Many of our ministries began with someone identifying a need that wasn't being met and starting a ministry that will meet that need.  If you would like to discuss an idea for a new ministry or would like more information about how you can start one, contact the church office.
 
How do I get the church to help me financially?
Please contact the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 512-267-0091 to set up an appointment to inquire about receiving financial assistance.