About St. Margaret Mary · Lamesa, Texas
St. Margaret Mary is a bilingual Catholic parish in Lamesa, Texas, serving the Catholics of Dawson County (about 2,714 Catholics in the county) within the Diocese of Lubbock. The parish was formally established in 1949 and worships at 908 South Second Street, with Sunday Mass offered in both Spanish (9:45 am) and English (11:30 am). It is pastored by Rev. Sylvester Dsouza (assigned February 7, 2025) and assisted by Deacon Saul Hernandez, alongside a parish secretary, catechetical leaders, and an OCIA coordinator. The parish also staffs the nearby mission of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lamesa.
- Established
- 1949
- Patron
- St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
- Rector
- Very Rev. George Poonely
- Diocese
- Catholic Diocese of Lubbock
Why belong here
St. Margaret Mary offers a small, family-sized parish where worshippers are known by name, with Mass celebrated in both English and Spanish every Sunday — a rare gift in rural West Texas. The parish actively forms its members through OCIA (for adults entering the Church), youth ministry, whole-family faith formation, and a dedicated catechetical team. With regular weekly confession on Saturdays, weekday Mass on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the nearby Our Lady of Guadalupe mission, Catholics in Dawson County have a complete sacramental life close to home.
Mass times at St. Margaret Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Penance appointments available (call the parish office)
Adoration times
- Check Parish Bulletin (devotions schedule posted in the bulletin)
About St. Margaret Mary Parish
St. Margaret Mary is the Catholic parish of Lamesa, Texas, and the spiritual home of English-speaking Catholics in Dawson County. Established in 1949 and part of the Diocese of Lubbock, the parish maintains a bilingual Sunday schedule and is also responsible for the nearby Our Lady of Guadalupe mission church in Lamesa. The parish sits at 908 South Second Street, with its mailing address at 911 S. 1st Street, Lamesa, TX 79331.
- Diocese: Catholic Diocese of Lubbock
- Established: 1949
- Address: 908 S. Second Street, Lamesa, TX 79331
- Mailing: 911 S. 1st Street, Lamesa, TX 79331
- Phone: 806-872-7100
Parish History
Catholic presence in Lamesa reaches back to 1929 according to GCatholic records, but the formal parish of St. Margaret Mary was established in 1949 under the Diocese of Lubbock. Over more than seven decades the parish has grown into a stable bilingual community, drawing Catholics from across Dawson County and supporting a weekend Mass attendance of approximately 274.
- 1929: earliest recorded Catholic church presence in Lamesa (per GCatholic)
- 1949: St. Margaret Mary formally established (per Diocese of Lubbock)
- Today: serves ~2,714 Catholics in Dawson County
Clergy & Staff
The parish is pastored by Rev. Sylvester Dsouza, who was assigned on February 7, 2025. He is assisted by Deacon Saul Hernandez. The parish staff includes a secretary and a team of catechetical leaders who coordinate youth ministry, Whole Family Faith Formation, and the OCIA process.
- Deacon: Saul Hernandez
- Secretary: Elva Gutierrez
- Parish Catechetical Leaders / Youth & Whole Family Faith Formation: Jamie Casillas, Nancy Casillas, Imelda Ramos
- OCIA Coordinator: Desi Luna
Devotions
Devotional opportunities such as Holy Hours and other special observances are advertised in the parish bulletin. The parish also observes a full Holy Week schedule coordinated through the Diocese of Lubbock, including Adoration in the parish hall on Holy Thursday night.
- Devotion schedule: check the parish bulletin
- Friday 6:00 pm — Holy Hour (per Discover Mass listing)
- Holy Thursday — Adoration in the parish hall
Faith Formation & OCIA
The parish runs a full catechetical program led by Jamie Casillas, Nancy Casillas, and Imelda Ramos, covering Parish Catechetical Leadership, Youth Ministry, and Whole Family Faith Formation. Adults preparing for full communion with the Catholic Church are served through the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, coordinated by Desi Luna.
- Parish Catechetical Leader / Youth Leader / Whole Family Faith Formation: Jamie Casillas, Nancy Casillas, Imelda Ramos
- OCIA Coordinator: Desi Luna
Mission: Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Margaret Mary parish staffs Our Lady of Guadalupe, a mission church in Lamesa that serves the Spanish-speaking Catholic community of Dawson County. The mission is listed under St. Margaret Mary's pastoral care by both the Diocese of Lubbock and GCatholic.
- Mission: Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lamesa
- Pastored from St. Margaret Mary parish
Visit & Contact
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone or email during posted hours. The office is open mornings Monday through Friday and full days Tuesday through Friday.
- Phone: 806-872-7100
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Monday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Tuesday–Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (closed for lunch)
- Address: 908 S. Second Street, Lamesa, TX 79331
- Mailing: 911 S. 1st Street, Lamesa, TX 79331
- Facebook: St Margaret Mary / Our Lady of Guadalupe CCE Lamesa, TX
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Chacko Thadathil
Listed as pastor of St. Margaret Mary by third-party directory MapQuest prior to the current assignment.
- Rev. Sylvester DsouzaAssigned February 7, 2025
Current pastor per the Diocese of Lubbock parish page.