St Louis Catholic Church Waco

06/01/2026

Join the St. Louis Families Ministry for a fun evening of food, fellowship, and family time at Hat Creek Burger Company! Bring the kids, invite a friend, and enjoy a relaxed night connecting with other St. Louis families while supporting the St. Louis Families Ministry. Hat Creek will donate 25% of sales back to the ministry. Just mention St. Louis Families at checkout!

Sunday, June 14
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Hat Creek Burger Company – Woodway

Come and go as you’d like!

05/28/2026

Louder Half-Hour begins in about 45 minutes! Bring your children and come spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He is waiting for you.

05/27/2026

You are invited to join us for Farewell Receptions honoring Fr. Ryan following each Mass the weekend of June 27–28 as we thank him for his faithful service to our parish community.

Saturday, June 27
Following the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Adoration, Rosary, and Prayer Intentions
Reception immediately following
6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monsignor Deering Activity Center
Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School

Sunday, June 28
You are invited to join us for Farewell Receptions honoring Fr. Ryan following each Mass the weekend of June 27–28, as we thank him for his faithful service to our parish community.

05/24/2026

Today, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. May our hearts also be renewed and set ablaze with a deeper love for Christ and His Church.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and rekindle in them the fire of your love.

05/23/2026

Office and Parish Updates:

Tuesday, May 26th: the 7:00 am Mass will not be held.
Wednesday, May 27th: the 8:30 am Mass will not be held.
Thursday, May 28th: the 7:00 am Mass will not be held.

All day adoration and the 6:00 p.m. Mass on Thursday, May 28th, will still be held.

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day and will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/19/2026

Join RED-C Ministries Family Retreat on Saturday, July 18th, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco! In accord with Pope Leo’s declaration of 2026 as a Jubilee Year to honor St. Francis of Assisi, our theme is “Fortify – Strengthen the Family, Rebuild the Church.”

This day of family spiritual renewal will begin with Adoration and Confession, followed by an inspiring message from Deacon Ralph Poyo, and family activities filled with faith and fun. The retreat will wrap up with a visit to a 2026 pilgrimage site, St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church in Waco.

Step away from your usual routine and spend a day growing in faith as a family. The cost is only $50 per household. Snacks, drinks, and lunch will be provided, as well as a nursery and childcare, as needed, for those ages 6 and under. For more information or to register, please visithttps://redcministries.org/familyretreat or call Deacon Robin Waters at 254-749-4937. We can’t wait to see you there!

Attend a one-day Catholic Family Retreat this July focused on faith formation, family unity, and spiritual growth. Enjoy inspiring speakers, prayer experiences, and community connection. Register now to reserve your spot.

05/18/2026

Calling all dads! Join other fathers in our community for Dads Night Out tonight, hosted by the St. Louis Families Ministry. Come enjoy a great evening of fellowship, conversation, and community.

05/12/2026

As many of you may now know, Fr. Ryan has been appointed the new pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in North Austin. While we are deeply saddened to see him leave our parish and school community, we are also incredibly grateful for the faithful leadership, love, and guidance he has provided throughout his time with us. Fr. Ryan has been such a tremendous blessing to our parish, school, and families, and his impact on our community will be felt for many years to come.

At the same time, we are excited and blessed to welcome Fr. Joseph Daheim as our new pastor. We look forward to welcoming Fr. Joseph to our parish and school family in July and supporting him as he begins this new chapter of ministry with us.

Please join us in praying for both Fr. Ryan and Fr. Joseph during this time of transition. May God continue to bless Fr. Ryan in his new assignment, and may the Holy Spirit guide Fr. Joseph as he prepares to shepherd our parish community.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and spiritual mothers in our parish community!

Today, we thank God for the love, sacrifice, strength, and faith-filled example you share each day. May Our Blessed Mother intercede for all mothers today and always.

Wishing you a blessed and joyful Mother’s Day!

05/07/2026

Our 2nd graders beautifully honored the Blessed Mother during yesterday morning’s May Crowning Mass. Through prayer, flowers, and devotion to Mary, they were reminded of the importance of growing closer to Jesus through her loving example.

What a beautiful tradition and joyful celebration of our Catholic faith.