About St. Ann · Somerville, Texas
St. Ann Catholic Church is a small, mission-style Catholic parish serving the rural community of Somerville, Texas, in Burleson County. The parish belongs to the Diocese of Austin and is currently pastored by Reverend Thaddeus Tabak, SDS, a member of the Salvatorian Fathers (Society of the Divine Savior). The parish's motto, displayed on its website, is "FORWARD EVER BACKWARD NEVER IN OUR FAITH IN CHRIST!" St. Ann offers a tight-knit faith community with weekly Sunday Mass, weekday Masses on Wednesdays and the first Friday of the month, regular Reconciliation, monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and an active social life highlighted by parish potlucks and the celebration of feasts such as Christ the King.
- Established
- circa 1918-1920s (100th anniversary observed)
- Patron
- St. Ann (Saint Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Rector
- Reverend Thaddeus Tabak, SDS
- Diocese
- Diocese of Austin
Why belong here
St. Ann is a welcoming, close-knit Catholic parish in small-town Somerville where everyone knows one another by name. The community gathers for Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM, weekday Mass on Wednesdays, and a first-Friday Mass with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Visitors and parishioners can receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before any scheduled Mass or by appointment, and the parish regularly comes together for potluck dinners and feasts such as Christ the King. With its 100-year heritage of faith and a pastor from the Salvatorian order, St. Ann offers an ideal spiritual home for Catholics in the Somerville, Burleson County area seeking traditional worship and authentic community.
Mass times at St. Ann
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Before all scheduled Masses
- By appointment
- Sunday 8:15-8:45 AM (per catholicmasstime.org)
Adoration times
- First Friday of the month at 4:00 PM
Parish Identity & Heritage
St. Ann Catholic Church is a small, century-old parish in Somerville, Texas, that serves the Catholic faithful of Burleson County within the Diocese of Austin. Its 100th anniversary was commemorated with a dedicated photo album on the parish website, reflecting the long continuity of Catholic worship in this rural part of central Texas. The parish's bold motto, displayed on the home page — 'FORWARD EVER BACKWARD NEVER IN OUR FAITH IN CHRIST!' — captures its forward-looking yet deeply traditional spirit.
- Diocese of Austin
- 100th anniversary observed
- Patron: St. Ann (Saint Anne)
Office Hours & Contact
The parish office is open on Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Parishioners and visitors can reach the office by phone at (979) 596-1966 or by email at [email protected]. The mailing address is PO Box 99, Somerville, TX 77879, and the physical location is 333 Thornberry Drive, Somerville, TX 77879.
- Office Hours: Wed & Fri 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Phone: (979) 596-1966
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing: PO Box 99, Somerville, TX 77879
Our Staff
St. Ann is shepherded by Reverend Thaddeus Tabak, SDS, a priest of the Society of the Divine Savior (the Salvatorian Fathers). The Salvatorians' commitment to missionary outreach fits well with the parish's service to the surrounding rural communities of Burleson County.
- Pastor: Reverend Thaddeus Tabak, SDS
Parish Life & Events
Beyond the Mass schedule, St. Ann nurtures a strong sense of community through regular social and devotional events. Photo albums on the parish website document the St. Ann Potluck Dinner (in two galleries) and the Feast of Christ the King, both of which draw parishioners together for fellowship and shared celebration.
- St. Ann Potluck Dinner (two galleries)
- Feast of Christ the King celebration
- 100th Anniversary commemoration
About the Parish
The 'About' section of the parish website links to a 100th Anniversary photo album containing eight photographs of the parish through its history. It serves as the parish's primary on-site historical record and visual testament to more than a century of Catholic faith in Somerville.
- 100th Anniversary photo album (8 photos)
News & Events
The parish's News / Events page serves as the central hub for current happenings at St. Ann, linking to photo galleries from the St. Ann Potluck Dinner and the Feast of Christ the King. Parishioners are encouraged to check the page regularly for updates.
- News / Events page
- St. Ann Potluck Dinner galleries
- Feast of Christ the King photo gallery