About St. Michael · Mount Pleasant, Texas
St. Michael Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located at 1403 East 1st Street in Mount Pleasant, Texas, in the Diocese of Tyler. Founded in 1917 and now over a century old, the parish serves a bilingual community, offering Mass in both English and Spanish every Sunday. The church is led by Pastor Rev. Timothy Kelly and Parochial Vicar Rev. Freddy Celano, with a small staff supporting faith formation, parish administration, and sacramental life. St. Michael's is well known in East Texas for its robust Hispanic ministry, with four of its five Sunday Masses celebrated in Spanish.
- Established
- 1917
- Patron
- St. Michael the Archangel
- Rector
- Rev. Timothy Kelly
- Diocese
- Diocese of Tyler
Why belong here
St. Michael's offers one of the most active bilingual liturgical schedules in the Diocese of Tyler, with five Sunday Masses and several weekday Masses, ensuring that English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics can both find a parish home. Confession is readily available on Thursdays and Saturdays, and the parish devotes significant time to Eucharistic Adoration, including overnight First Friday and First Saturday vigils in St. Mary Hall. With a Faith Formation Director on staff, established sacramental preparation programs for Baptism, Weddings and Quinceañeras, and a parish hall that hosts community events, St. Michael's is a welcoming parish grounded in the Acts 2:42 pattern of 'the teachings of the apostles, the common life of sharing, the breaking of bread, and the prayers.'
Mass times at St. Michael
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Saturday 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Adoration times
- Thursday 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
- First Friday 9:00 AM (continues overnight, ending Saturday at 7:30 AM) — St. Mary Hall
- First Saturday 7:30 PM (continues overnight, ending Sunday at 6:30 AM) — St. Mary Hall
About St. Michael Catholic Church
St. Michael's Catholic Church is a Roman-Latin rite parish of the Diocese of Tyler, located at 1403 East 1st Street in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Founded in 1917, the parish has served East Texas Catholics for over a century. Today it is one of the most active bilingual parishes in the diocese, with Masses in both English and Spanish every Sunday and on most weekdays.
- Diocese: Diocese of Tyler
- Rite: Roman-Latin
- Founded: 1917
- Languages: English, Spanish
Parish History
The parish traces its origin to 1917 and has grown into a thriving Catholic community in Titus County. Its centennial was marked on November 18, 2017, when Bishop Joseph Strickland celebrated Mass at 5:30 pm and the parish hosted a reception in the parish hall. Through more than 100 years, St. Michael's has ministered to generations of Catholic families in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding area, with a strong and continuing Hispanic Catholic presence.
- Founded 1917
- 100th Anniversary Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Strickland on November 18, 2017
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by a pastor and parochial vicar, supported by a small lay staff handling parish administration, finances, faith formation, and the front office.
- Rev. Timothy Kelly — Pastor — Ext. 104
- Rev. Freddy Celano — Parochial Vicar — Ext. 108
- Vanessa Cárdenas — Business Administrator — Ext. 103
- Todd Allen — Bookkeeper — Ext. 105
- Eduardo Mendoza — Faith Formation Director — Ext. 104
- Berenice Lopez — Secretary
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The Faith Formation office, under Director Eduardo Mendoza, provides religious education for parish children and adults. The parish website publishes bilingual 'Basic Prayers' handouts and lists Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 formation materials (2022–23 cycle). The parish's 'The Catholic Faith' page also points inquirers to the Catholics Come Home evangelization resource for those returning to or exploring the Church.
- Faith Formation Director: Eduardo Mendoza
- Bilingual Basic Prayers (Page 1 and Page 2)
- Formation Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 materials
- Sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation)
- Catholics Come Home evangelization resource referenced
Sacraments
Information on the sacraments is accessible from the parish website, with required documents published for parents and sponsors. Marriage and Quinceañera bookings, Baptisms, and other offerings can be designated through the parish's GiveCentral online giving page. Baptisms are scheduled by appointment — call the parish office at 903-572-5227.
- Baptism (by appointment)
- First Communion & Confirmation (via Faith Formation)
- Marriage / Wedding
- Quinceañera
- Anointing of the Sick / Sacramental emergency: 903-330-9142
Visiting & Contact
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The parish also accepts text messages at 903-374-3081 and has a separate line for sacramental emergencies at 903-330-9142.
- Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Phone: (903) 572-5227
- Text: 903-374-3081
- Sacramental emergency: 903-330-9142
- Email: [email protected]
Online Giving & Support
St. Michael's uses GiveCentral for online donations, with designated funds for many parish and Church-wide causes.
- Faith Formation
- Sunday Offering
- Weddings and Quinceañeras
- Baptisms
- Religious Articles
- Building Fund
- Peter's Pence
- Church in Africa
- World Mission Sunday
- Church in Latin America
- Catholic Home Missions
- Retirement Fund for Religious
Location & Directions
The church sits just off US 271 Business in Mount Pleasant. From the Titus County Courthouse, head east on 1st Street — the parish is on the left about one mile from the courthouse square.
- Address: 1403 E 1st St., Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
- From US 271 Business, turn east on 1st Street (south side of Courthouse), 1 mile from courthouse on the left