About St. Mary · Fannett, Texas
Saint Mary Catholic Church in Fannett is part of a shared Catholic community with Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Mission in Cheek, both parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. Originally founded in Hamshire in 1899, St. Mary has a long history of serving the Catholic faithful in Hamshire, Fannett, LaBelle, and Cheek. The parish offers weekday, Saturday vigil, and Sunday Masses, along with faith formation and sacramental preparation. It is a small, close-knit rural parish that welcomes individuals and families seeking spiritual growth and community.
- Established
- 1899
- Patron
- Saint Mary (Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Rector
- Fr. Jim McClintock
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont
Why belong here
A historic, rural parish community with multiple Sunday Mass times, shared ministry with St. Martin de Porres Mission, and a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere rooted in the Catholic faith.
Mass times at St. Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
History
St. Mary Catholic Church was founded in 1899 in Hamshire, Texas, to serve Catholic families in the rural areas of western Jefferson County. Over the decades it has been the spiritual home for the communities of Hamshire, Fannett, LaBelle, and Cheek. In 1972, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Mission was established in Cheek, and the two parishes have since operated as a united Catholic community within the Diocese of Beaumont.
Ministries and Faith Formation
The parish offers a variety of ministries and programs to support the spiritual life of parishioners.
- Faith Formation
- Children's Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Sacramental Preparation
- Adult Education
- RCIA
Sacraments
The parish provides the sacramental life of the Church for its community.
- Baptism
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick