About Our Lady of Grace · Hallsville, Texas
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (Mission) is a bilingual Roman Catholic mission parish in Hallsville, Texas, established in 1998 and serving the small Harrison County community east of Longview. The mission is affiliated with the Diocese of Tyler and operates as a mission of St. Mary Parish in nearby Longview, providing both English and Spanish Masses, faith formation for K-12 students, a youth group, charitable outreach, and ongoing Eucharistic Adoration. With a current pastor of Rev. Jose Kumblumkal, the parish extends a warm welcome to all visitors and offers traditional Catholic worship, sacraments, and community life in a friendly, small-town setting.
- Established
- 1998
- Patron
- Our Lady of Grace
- Rector
- Rev. Jose Kumblumkal
- Diocese
- Diocese of Tyler
Why belong here
Our Lady of Grace offers a welcoming, bilingual Catholic community in the heart of East Texas with both English and Spanish Masses throughout the week. The parish provides K-12 faith formation, an active youth group, Eucharistic Adoration, regular confession, and the Guadalupano Spanish Music Ministry, making it a great fit for families seeking traditional Catholic worship in a small-town setting. With its charitable outreach ministry and various liturgical opportunities, parishioners find meaningful ways to grow in faith, fellowship, and service.
Mass times at Our Lady of Grace
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
Adoration times
- Thursdays 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
- First Friday Adoration 10:00 AM - 6:50 PM
About Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is a welcoming bilingual mission parish located in Hallsville, Texas. Founded in 1998, the parish serves the local community as part of the Diocese of Tyler and operates as a mission of St. Mary Parish in Longview. The parish offers a full range of Catholic worship, sacraments, and ministries in both English and Spanish, creating an inclusive environment for all faithful.
- Founded in 1998
- Mission of St. Mary Parish, Longview
- Diocese of Tyler
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
Parish Staff and Leadership
Our Lady of Grace is served by a dedicated team of clergy and lay staff who coordinate the various ministries and operations of the parish.
- Pastor: Rev. Jose Kumblumkal
- Deacon / Faith Formation: Robert Rhodes
- Secretary: Jasmine Almazan
- Finance Council: Robert Rhodes
- Grounds/Pastoral Council: Wenceslao Sosa
- Sacramental Prep: Colleen Medley
- Youth Group: Bryan Almazan
- Flowers: Evodia Soto
- OLOG Charitable Ministry: Ruthie Coles / Dolores Cantu
- Guadalupano/Spanish Music Ministry: Leticia Urbina
Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
The parish places strong emphasis on faith formation for children, teens, and adults, helping them grow in their understanding and practice of the Catholic faith. K-12 Faith Formation classes are held during the school year, and an active Youth Group meets regularly for fellowship and faith-building activities.
- K-12 Faith Formation classes during school year
- Youth Group meetings every Sunday from 6:00-8:00 PM
- Sacramental Preparation for First Communion, Confirmation, etc.
Ministries and Service Opportunities
Our Lady of Grace offers numerous ministry opportunities for parishioners to share their gifts and serve the community. From liturgical ministries to charitable outreach, there is something for everyone.
- Music Ministry
- Hospitality Ministry (Food Sales after each Mass)
- Lector Ministry
- Altar Servers Ministry
- Environment Ministry
- Guadalupano Spanish Music Ministry
- OLOG Charitable Ministry
- Food Donation Collections
Sacraments
Our Lady of Grace celebrates all seven sacraments of the Catholic Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The parish provides preparation for these sacraments and welcomes inquiries from those wishing to receive them.
- Baptism preparation available
- Confirmation preparation for teens and adults
- Confession times on Thursdays
- Matrimony preparation
Capital Improvements and Fundraising
The parish is currently engaged in fundraising efforts to support important capital improvements to its facilities and worship space.
- Baptismal Font project (estimated cost: $7,750)
- New driveway project funded through weekly food sales after Masses
Visiting and Contact Information
Our Lady of Grace welcomes all visitors and newcomers to its parish community. The church office is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the parish staff is available to answer questions and provide information about registration, sacraments, and ministries.
- Address: 415 S. Cypress St., Hallsville, TX 75650
- Phone: (903) 668-5279
- Fax: (903) 668-5220
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Eugene TillekeratnePrior to current pastor
Former Administrator of Our Lady of Grace Mission
- Rev. Jose KumblumkalCurrent
Current Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Mission