About Sacred Heart · La Grange, Texas
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange, Texas, is a vibrant parish rooted in over 130 years of Catholic tradition, serving the spiritual needs of its community through worship, education, and outreach. The church, originally founded in the 1870s and formally established as Sacred Heart by 1892, has grown through renovations and expansions, including a major 2019 addition to its worship space. It operates alongside Sacred Heart Catholic School, which has served students since 1930. The parish offers Mass in English and Spanish, active ministries, and sacramental programs for all ages, welcoming new parishioners and fostering a spirit of faith and service.
- Established
- 1887
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Rev. Matthew Kinney
- Diocese
- Diocese of Austin
Why belong here
Join a parish with deep roots and a strong commitment to faith formation, community service, and spiritual growth. Experience Mass in English and Spanish, participate in ministries like Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary Circles, and support the Sacred Heart Catholic School, which has served families for over 90 years. Whether you’re new or longtime, you’ll find a welcoming community dedicated to living out the Gospel.
Mass times at Sacred Heart
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM to 5:20 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
- By appointment, contact the pastor directly
Adoration times
- First Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (1st Friday of each month unless otherwise announced)
- Every Thursday: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Our History
The community of Sacred Heart began in the 1870s with visiting priests celebrating Mass in the home of D. Hans. The first church was built in 1886 and was originally called St. Martin's. In 1892, the parish was assigned its first resident priest. By the 1920s, the church was called Sacred Heart and was relocated into what is now the parking lot directly across from where the sidewalk in front of the school meets the parking lot. The Sacred Heart School was founded in 1930 by Rev. Zientek and Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament. The current church building was built in 1987. Construction on the current building began in 1972. The initial design of the building included a narthex, which was not constructed at the time. In 2011, on the 125th anniversary of the parish, a plan was begun to add the expansion. A narthex envisioned by Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz and completed during the term of Rev. Matthew Kinney, was dedicated on June 9, 2019.
Ministries
- Sacred Heart Families
- Service Ministries
- Finance / Pastoral Council
- National Service Organizations
- Outreach Ministries
- Liturgical Ministries (Altar Servers, Lectors, Cantors / Choir / Musicians, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers, Hospitality Teams)
- Spiritual Ministries (Rosary Leaders, Living Rosary Circles, Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary for Life)
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation is available for all ages.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Matthew Kinney2011–present
Led the completion of the narthex expansion in 2019.