About Sacred Heart · Eagle Pass, Texas
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Roman Catholic parish located at 2055 Williams Street in Eagle Pass, Texas, in Maverick County on the U.S.–Mexico border. The parish was established in 1966 and was originally part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio before becoming one of the founding parishes of the newly erected Diocese of Laredo in 2000. Sacred Heart is staffed by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (O.M.I.) and also has pastoral responsibility for the San Juan de los Lagos Catholic Mission in El Indio. It serves a vibrant borderland Catholic community with a full weekly Mass schedule in both English and Spanish, plus ongoing faith formation for children and adults.
- Established
- 1966
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Rev. Vincent Adaikalasamy, O.M.I.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Laredo
Why belong here
Sacred Heart is a welcoming bilingual parish at the heart of Eagle Pass, offering four Sunday Masses (one in English, three in Spanish), daily Mass Monday through Saturday, weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays, and Saturday confessions — making daily sacramental life accessible to working families on both sides of the border. Beyond the liturgy, the parish runs a CCD religious-education program for children, a Youth Group for grades 7–12, RCIA in English and Spanish for adults seeking the sacraments, Pre-Matrimonial formation, and parish missions to El Indio. It is also one of the larger O.M.I.-staffed borderland parishes, with four permanent deacons assisting the priest in ministry.
Mass times at Sacred Heart
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Adoration times
- Thursday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (Eucharistic Adoration)
- Friday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Adoration, following Stations of the Cross)
About Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart Catholic Church was established in 1966 and was originally part of the San Antonio Archdiocese. In 2000 the parish became part of the newly erected Diocese of Laredo. The parish is located at 2055 Williams Street in Eagle Pass, Texas 78852, and has pastoral responsibility for the San Juan de los Lagos Catholic Mission in El Indio. The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (O.M.I.) have historically staffed the parish.
- Founded 1966
- Originally in the Archdiocese of San Antonio
- Joined the new Diocese of Laredo in 2000
- Address: 2055 Williams St., Eagle Pass, TX 78852
- Office phone: 830-773-2451
- CCD Office phone: 830-758-1681
- Fax: 830-773-0643
- Email: [email protected]
Our Priests and Deacons
Sacred Heart is pastored by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and assisted by four permanent deacons. Father Pablo Wilhelm, O.M.I., preceded the current leadership before being transferred to Roma, Texas. Father Peter Antonisamy, O.M.I., has been with the parish since 2013, having come from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine in Midland.
- Rev. Vincent Adaikalasamy, O.M.I. — Pastor (per Diocese of Laredo listing)
- Father Peter Antonisamy, O.M.I. — Parish Priest (since 2013)
- Deacon Manuel René Cardona
- Deacon Leandro Contreras, Jr.
- Deacon Héctor Ricardo Martínez
- Deacon Dr. Carlos Hernandez
- Parish contact: Juanita Serrato
Faith Formation & Religious Education (CCD)
The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) program provides Catholic religious education to parish children attending public schools. Classes meet once a week and prepare children for the sacraments of Penance, First Communion, and Confirmation. The program is staffed by parish catechists and coordinated from the CCD Office.
- CCD classes: Mondays 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE): Carmen Suarez
- Assistant CRE: Carmen Gaytan
- CCD Office phone: 830-758-1681
- Office hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Registration cost: $15 first child / $5 each additional child
- Required for enrollment: Certificate of Baptism; First Communion certificate for grades 3+
RCIA — Becoming Catholic
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is offered in both English and Spanish for adults 18 and older who seek Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation. Classes are taught by volunteer catechists and form part of the parish's ongoing evangelization ministry.
- English RCIA taught by John Salazar
- Spanish RCIA taught by Enrique Gonzalez
- Register at the CCD Office, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday–Friday
- Phone: 830-758-1681 or 830-773-2451
Pre-Matrimonial Program
Couples preparing for marriage at Sacred Heart participate in a Pre-Matrimonial formation program covering the theology, spirituality, and practical dimensions of Catholic married life. The program is led by Deacon Héctor R. Martínez.
- Topics include vocation discernment, communication, conjugal love, responsible parenthood, raising children in faith, family apostolate, and more
- Taught by Deacon Héctor R. Martínez
- Couples must register six months in advance and present Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation certificates
Sacraments
Sacred Heart celebrates all seven Catholic sacraments and publishes clear guidelines for each on its website. Sacramental preparation is required for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Quinceañera celebrations.
- Baptism — required PRE Talks for parents and godparents
- First Communion & Confirmation
- Matrimony — 6-month preparation
- Quinceañera — for baptized Catholic girls in religious studies at least one year
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funeral celebrations — 10:00 am or 2:00 pm weekdays, Saturday mornings; never on Sundays
Youth Ministry
The Sacred Heart Youth Group gathers every Wednesday evening in the Parish Hall for middle- and high-school youth (grades 7–12) from across the Eagle Pass area, combining faith, fellowship, games, praise, and food.
- Grades 7–12
- Wednesdays in the Parish Hall
- Contact: Lupita, 830-758-1681
Parish Ministries & Service
Beyond faith formation, Sacred Heart runs a number of liturgical and service ministries that depend on parish volunteers. The parish is currently recruiting new lectors to proclaim the Word of God at all Masses.
- Lectors — coordinated by Maricela Lopez (830-968-2208)
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Ushers
- Catechists
- Cursillo Movement
San Juan de los Lagos Mission (El Indio)
Sacred Heart Parish oversees the San Juan de los Lagos Catholic Mission in El Indio, Texas, extending the parish's pastoral reach into the small communities of western Maverick County.
- Mission: San Juan de los Lagos Catholic Mission
- Location: El Indio, Texas
Diocese of Laredo
Since 2000 Sacred Heart has been a parish of the Diocese of Laredo, which was erected by Pope John Paul II on July 3, 2000. The diocese was formed from portions of the Diocese of Corpus Christi and the Archdiocese of San Antonio, covering the counties of Dimmit, Jim Hogg, La Salle, Maverick, Webb, Zapata, and Zavala. The first bishop, James Anthony Tamayo, was installed after serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston–Houston; the Apostolic Letters were formally read by the Apostolic Nuncio on August 9, 2000.
- Diocese erected July 3, 2000 by Pope John Paul II
- Counties: Dimmit, Jim Hogg, La Salle, Maverick, Webb, Zapata, Zavala
- First bishop: James Anthony Tamayo
Contact & Visit
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, fax, or email, or stop in during business hours. The CCD/Religious Education office has a separate line for faith-formation inquiries.
- Parish Office: 830-773-2451
- CCD Office: 830-758-1681
- Fax: 830-773-0643
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: sacredheartchurch-eaglepass.org
- Diocese page: dioceseoflaredo.org/parishes/sacred-heart-church-eaglepass
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Pablo Wilhelm, O.M.I.
Transferred to Roma, Texas
- Father Peter Antonisamy, O.M.I.2013–
Came from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine in Midland
- Rev. Vincent Adaikalasamy, O.M.I.
Current pastor per Diocese of Laredo parish listing