Holy Family Catholic Church

Wharton, Texas

Please go to Holy Family Wharton on Facebook to access the most current Mass schedule and other important parish news!

Due to COVID-19 concerns, Bishop Cahill has asked that the following guidelines be observed at all public celebrations of the sacraments and social gatherings sponsored by the parishes:

• Except for the reception of Holy Communion, parishioners should wear masks while in church.

• Remain standing in your pew to receive Holy Communion; do not approach the altar.

• Parishioners should maintain 6' distance between themselves and all other persons (not of the same household group).

• Only every other pew will be used. Please ONLY sit in pews marked with a number.

• The day chapel pews may be used for Mass when needed to accommodate social distancing requirements. Hand sanitizer will be available at all church entrances/exits.

• If standing in line for confession, maintain 6' distance from other persons. Penitents should wear a mask while in the confessional.

The parish office is open to the public Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If you are coming into the office, we ask that you please wear a face mask. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

If a person is in immediate danger, call 911 or call the Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 or report the abuse online.

Written allegations (marked "Personal and Confidential") may be sent to: Office of the Bishop, Diocese of Victoria in Texas, P.O. Box 4070, Victoria, Texas 77903-4070.

To report suspected or known abuse by church personnel, please contact ONE of the following: Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW at (361) 827-7186 or pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org or the Chancellor of Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828 or chancellor@victoriadiocese.org.

If sexual abuse by a member of clergy has occurred in another diocese, the Diocese of Victoria will help bring your concerns to church officials. For assistance, contact Vicki Pyatt at (361) 827-7186 or pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org.

The Safe Environment Coordinator for Holy Family Church is Vicki Simper. She may be contacted at (979) 453-1331. The Safe Environment Coordinator for Saint Joseph Mission is Delores Kocian. She may be may be contacted at (979) 532-3593.