About Sts. Peter and Paul · Bellville, Texas
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Bellville, Texas, part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. According to GCatholic, the parish's history traces back to 1860, making it one of the older faith communities in Austin County. The parish shares its Catholic life with Immaculate Conception Church in nearby Industry, forming a single Catholic community that celebrates Mass in both English and Spanish across two worship sites. The parish offers weekday and Sunday Masses, regular confession, Eucharistic adoration, faith formation for all ages, OCIA (formerly RCIA), and a robust set of lay ministries including the Council of Catholic Women and Knights of Columbus councils.
- Established
- 1860
- Patron
- Saints Peter and Paul (Apostles)
- Rector
- Rev. Timothy P. Bucek
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Why belong here
Sts. Peter & Paul offers a complete Catholic life in a small-town setting — daily and Sunday Mass in English (with a Spanish Mass on Sunday at 12:30 PM), Saturday confession from 3:00–4:30 PM, and weekly Eucharistic adoration. Parishioners can grow through OCIA/RCIA, Sunday and Wednesday CCE for elementary through high school, Vacation Bible School, Alpha (in English and Spanish), ACTS retreats for men and women, Walking with Purpose for women, and That Man is You for men. Service and fellowship are organized through the Council of Catholic Women, the Bellville and Industry Knights of Columbus councils, Hispanic Ministry (Ministerio Hispano), the annual Oktoberfest Bazaar, Social Ministry, and a Bereavement ministry — giving every member a way to belong, serve, and pray together.
Mass times at Sts. Peter and Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Bellville)
- Wednesday 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Industry)
- Saturday 4:15 PM before Mass, or by appointment
Adoration times
- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Bellville)
- Friday 8:30 AM
About Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Community
Sts. Peter and Paul is the historic Catholic parish of Bellville, Texas (Austin County), and forms a single Catholic community with Immaculate Conception Church in the nearby town of Industry. Together, the two worship sites serve Bellville, Industry, and the surrounding rural area under the pastoral leadership of Fr. Timothy P. Bucek, as part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The parish's history traces back to 1860 (per the GCatholic directory). Weekend and weekday Masses are offered in both English and Spanish, with Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM in Bellville and a Sunday 12:30 PM Mass in Spanish.
- Founded 1860 (per GCatholic)
- Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
- Pastor: Rev. Timothy P. Bucek
- Address: 936 S. Front St., Bellville, TX 77418
- Phone: (979) 865-2368
- Email: [email protected]
- Sister site: Immaculate Conception Church, Industry
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Faith formation is offered for all ages, from children through adults. The parish runs Sunday CCE for elementary students and Wednesday CCE for junior high and high school students, plus Vacation Bible School. Adults can grow through Adult Faith Formation, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, formerly RCIA) for those becoming Catholic, and the parish's small-group programs (Alpha, ACTS, That Man is You, Walking with Purpose).
- Sunday CCE (Elementary)
- Wednesday CCE (Jr High and High School)
- Vacation Bible School
- Adult Faith Formation
- OCIA / RCIA — Becoming Catholic (monthly Wednesday 7:00–8:00 PM sessions)
- First Holy Communion and Confirmation preparation
Liturgical and Music Ministries
Lay people play an essential role in every liturgy at Sts. Peter & Paul, serving at the altar, proclaiming the Word, distributing Holy Communion, and providing music. The parish also live-streams its liturgies and welcomes volunteers for church decorating (Art & Environment).
- Altar Servers
- Proclaimer of the Word (Lector)
- Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
- Sacristan
- Hospitality (Ushers & Greeters)
- Audio/Visual Crew (Live Streaming)
- Art & Environment (Church Decorating)
- Cantor and Choir (Music Ministry)
- Youth Choir (Special Occasions)
- Accompanist (Piano / Organ)
Parish Life, Service and Fellowship
Beyond the sanctuary, the parish community is served by a wide range of lay-led groups. The Council of Catholic Women unites all women of the parish in works of charity and fellowship; Knights of Columbus councils in both Bellville and Industry serve the community; Hispanic Ministry (Ministerio Hispano) accompanies Spanish-speaking parishioners; and the annual Oktoberfest Bazaar is a parish-wide fundraiser and tradition.
- Council of Catholic Women (CCW) — meets 2nd Tuesday at 9:00 AM (June–August omitted); all women of the parish are members
- Bellville Knights of Columbus — meets 2nd Wednesday (meal 6:30 PM, meeting 7:00 PM)
- Industry Knights of Columbus — meets 2nd Monday (meal 6:30 PM, meeting 7:00 PM)
- Ministerio Hispano / Hispanic Ministry
- Oktoberfest (Annual Bazaar)
- Social Ministry and Bereavement Ministry (including Funeral Receptions)
Prayer Groups and Small-Group Communities
A robust offering of small groups and retreats helps parishioners grow in friendship and faith, with options for men, women, college-age adults, and Spanish-speakers.
- ACTS Retreat (Men and Women)
- Alpha (College age)
- Alpha (Español)
- This Man is You (Men)
- Walking with Purpose (Women)
- Spiritual Direction
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the seven sacraments of the Church and supports parishioners through every stage of Christian life. Preparation is offered for First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and the OCIA process welcomes adults into full communion with the Catholic Church.
- Eucharist (weekday, Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses, English and Spanish)
- Reconciliation — Saturday 3:00–4:30 PM (Bellville), Wednesday 4:30–6:00 PM (Industry), or by appointment
- First Holy Communion preparation
- Confirmation preparation (High School)
- OCIA / RCIA — Becoming Catholic
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funeral Receptions / Bereavement support
Getting Involved (Ministry Interest Form)
Newcomers and current parishioners can sign up online via the SPP Ministry Interest Form on the parish website. Note that all adult volunteers in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston must complete a Safe Environment course and background check every five years through CMG Connect before serving with ministries.
- Liturgical Ministries (Altar Server, Lector, EMHC, Sacristan, Hospitality, A/V, Art & Environment)
- Pastoral Support (Bereavement, Funeral Receptions, Spiritual Direction)
- Faith Formation teachers and aides (CCE, VBS, Adult Faith Formation)
- Community and Parish Life (CCW, Knights of Columbus, Hispanic Ministry, Oktoberfest, Social Ministry)
- Prayer Groups and Small Communities (ACTS, Alpha, That Man is You, Walking with Purpose)
- Sacrament Preparation (First Communion, Confirmation, OCIA)
- Music Ministry (Cantor, Choir, Youth Choir, Accompanist)