About Sacred Heart · Falfurrias, Texas
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Falfurrias, Texas, in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. It was established as a mission in 1908 and elevated to parish status in 1914, making it one of the older parishes serving the South Texas ranching and oil country of Brooks County. The parish worships in English and Spanish and operates alongside St. Anne Mission in nearby Encino, with Mass and sacraments celebrated across its church, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel (for daily Mass) and the Schoenstatt Chapel (for Eucharistic Adoration). Its current parochial administrator is Fr. Joseph Pradeep Puthan, HGN, assisted by Deacon Richard Costley and parish staff.
- Established
- 1908 (mission); 1914 (parish)
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Fr. Joseph Pradeep Puthan, HGN (Parochial Administrator)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Corpus Christi
Why belong here
Sacred Heart is a welcoming, bilingual Catholic community in Falfurrias that serves not only the town but the wider South Texas ranching and oil country through its St. Anne Mission in Encino. Parishioners of all ages find a home here, with programs for youth (Religious Education, Altar Servers), adults (RCIA, Catholic Daughters, adult faith formation) and ongoing devotion (daily Mass in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, weekly Eucharistic Adoration in the Schoenstatt Chapel, the Rosary before every Mass, and Stations of the Cross during Lent).
Mass times at Sacred Heart
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
- Or by appointment
Adoration times
- Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Schoenstatt Chapel)
Welcome & Parish Identity
Sacred Heart Catholic Church describes itself as 'a welcoming, loving, and humble community of believers serving the spiritual needs of people for miles around.' The parish actively invites newcomers to discover its life through worship, formation, service and fellowship, and frames itself as a place where parishioners build lasting relationships with God, with one another, and with the wider community.
- Slogan on the parish website: 'Loving Jesus Christ, Loving Others'
- Tagline: 'Spreading faith and love'
- Long-serving bilingual (English/Spanish) parish in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by a Parochial Administrator (a priest of the HGN congregation) and supported by a deacon, a parish secretary/DRE, and lay volunteers. The Diocese of Corpus Christi's priest directory confirms Fr. Joseph Pradeep Puthan, HGN – ordained January 11, 2009 – as the current Parochial Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, Falfurrias, and St. Anne Mission, Encino.
- Fr. Joseph Pradeep Puthan, HGN – Parochial Administrator
- Deacon Richard Costley
- Joan Bostwick – Administrative Assistant / DRE (Director of Religious Education)
History
Sacred Heart began as a Catholic mission in 1908 in Falfurrias and was formally established as a parish in 1914. It has worshiped and ministered continuously in South Texas for more than a century, today serving families from Falfurrias and the surrounding ranch country, as well as the Mission of St. Anne in Encino.
- 1908: Mission established
- 1914: Parish status granted
- Long-standing parish within the Diocese of Corpus Christi
Sacraments
Sacred Heart prepares parishioners for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation via RCIA), Marriage, and Quinceañera, and offers ongoing Anointing of the Sick and Communion visits to the homebound. The parish website spells out the typical prep timelines (months of notice) and paperwork required for each.
- Baptisms on the 1st Saturday of each month
- Marriage: meet with Deacon or Priest at least 6 months before the wedding; diocesan retreat required
- Quinceañera: at least 2 consecutive years of Religious Education; arrange 6 months ahead; diocesan retreat required
- RCIA for adults (next class begins September 14)
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation for children and adults sits at the heart of parish life. Joan Bostwick serves as both Administrative Assistant and Director of Religious Education (DRE), coordinating the parish's Religious Education program for school-age children and supporting youth ministry such as Altar Servers.
- Religious Education classes for youth
- Altar Server ministry for boys and girls in grade 3 and above who have made First Communion
- Adult faith formation through RCIA
Music Ministry
Two parish choirs provide music for the Sunday liturgies — one for the English 11:15 AM Mass and one for the Spanish 8:00 AM Mass. Choir directors are listed on the parish website and welcome new members.
- 11:15 AM English Mass Choir – director Marty Cabrera, 361-455-5566
- 8:00 AM Spanish Mass Choir – director Lucy Flint, 361-406-7376
Devotions & Prayer Life
The parish nurtures a strong devotional life through Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary prayed before every Mass, the Divine Mercy Chaplet before the 11:15 AM Sunday Mass, a monthly Rosary in the Church on the 2nd Thursday, and Lenten Stations of the Cross.
- Daily Rosary before Mass
- Divine Mercy Chaplet before the 11:15 AM Mass
- Monthly Rosary in the Church on the 2nd Thursday
- Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 6:30 PM during Lent
- All-day Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration in the Schoenstatt Chapel
Parish Ministries & Organizations
Sacred Heart offers an unusually broad list of lay ministries for a small South Texas parish — from liturgical roles (Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Sacristans, Ushers, Greeters) to councils (Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council) and community organizations like the Catholic Daughters.
- Liturgical: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Sacristan, Usher, Greeter
- Pastoral: Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council
- Service: St. Anne's Altar Society, Offertory Counters, Eucharistic Adoration volunteers
- Community: Catholic Daughters (2nd Monday, 6:00 PM, Parish Hall)
St. Anne Mission, Encino
Sacred Heart Parish sponsors and serves the Mission Church of St. Anne in nearby Encino, Texas. The mission celebrates its own Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM and is listed as a Sacred Heart mission in diocesan directories.
- St. Anne Mission, Encino
- Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM
- Listed as a Sacred Heart Mission in the Diocese of Corpus Christi's parish finder
Giving & Parish Office
The parish invites the faithful to support its mission through regular offertory giving and stewardship. The parish office is the hub for all sacramental scheduling, Religious Education registration, and ministry sign-ups.
- Parish Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00–1:00 PM)
- Office email: [email protected]
- Phone: (361) 325-3455
- Section on parish website dedicated to 'Giving'
Visit & Contact
The parish is centrally located in Falfurrias, one block west of Highway 281. The contact page lists the mailing address, office email and phone, and the parish encourages visitors to stop by during office hours.
- Address: 310 S. Caldwell St., Falfurrias, TX 78355
- Phone: (361) 325-3455
- Email: [email protected]
- One block west of Hwy 281