Ladies of the Altar Society assist with the care of the church and it’s appointments, promote fellowship, assist the pastor in the spiritual and material undertaking for the welfare of the parish and encourage members to take an active part in the ecumenical spirit of the Church by supporting the aims of Church Women United in Texas City. Member’s dues and proceeds of their fundraising events are used for the purchase of flowers, candles, communion hosts, altar wine and such other items that are agreed upon by consensus of the members. Ladies of the parish are invited to join by calling Jami Clark, President. 

Groups of ladies from the Altar Society form the Bereavement Committee that assists with serving a bereavement meal after a funeral. The parish provides the main dish and side dishes are provided by the individual Altar Groups on a rotating basis. Contact:  Anita Bourgeois, (409) 945-2489.

Every three seconds someone needs blood. Each pint of blood donated can help save three lives.  There is no substitute for human blood. It can only be obtained from generous donors. Your donation can make the difference between life and death for someone else. The Blood Drive is scheduled on a regular basis to allow people in the parish and community the opportunity to donate their blood.  Coordinators:  Chuck and Jennie Horne.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 246  It is the mission of Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make wise choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to promote youth to do things for themselves and others and to teach youth patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues.

An active part of the parish for over 50 years Catholic Daughters of the Americas is the largest national organization of Catholic women (aged 18 years and older) in the world dedicated to strengthening the spiritual life of its members through Christ and His Church. They strive to embrace the principles of faith, working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all. Their motto is “Unity and Charity.” They also host an annual Arts & Crafts Show to benefit local charities and educational scholarships.  Visit their meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Ponzini Family Life Center September through June. New members are most welcome. You may also contact Myra Goodman, Regent, at 409.766.0006 for more information.

Cub Scout Pack 240  It is the mission of Cub Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make wise choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The purpose of the Cub Scouts of America is to promote the ability of youth to do things for themselves and others and to teach youth patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues.

KJZT is a Catholic family fraternal organization under the patronage of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary that promotes the spiritual and material welfare of its members and their families. Members are encouraged in the practice of the Catholic Faith within their own families, but also in helping families of deceased members, especially the children, to remain faithful. A variety of insurance policies tailored to meet the needs of the entire family are available to members.

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal and service organization of Catholic men founded in 1882 under the leadership of Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut (now the national headquarters).  There are four degrees of membership, with the respective mottos of unity, charity, fraternity and patriotism. The fourth degree, patriotism, is considered the “visible” degree because its members are authorized to wear Columbian regalia at public ceremonies and other appropriate occasions. The purpose of The Knights of Columbus is to protect and promote the Catholic faith through education, charity, and service; and, through its insurance department, to furnish at least temporary financial aid to the families of deceased members. Our Local Council 5236 meets once a month on a Thursday. For more information, contact Daniel Ortega, Membership Director or Manuel Perez, Financial Secretary. 

The Legion of Mary is an apostolate faithful to our Blessed Mother. A handbook is read and studied during the weekly meetings held on Wednesday mornings at 9am in the Hospitality Room next to the Parish Office. Members accept assignments from the President and offer daily prayer forming a chain that bonds all Legion of Mary members throughout the world. Auxiliary members do not attend meetings nor accept assignments but offer daily prayers to support the work of the members.  Contact:  Ellie Salinas, 409-948-3738.

The Men’s Club’s mission is to assist the pastor in any way possible, whether financially, spiritually or physically. They care for the church grounds, perform maintenance work, and assist with special projects at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School. Their modest annual dues cover the cost of a good meal at the meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month at Kukral Hall, 7:00 p.m. Membership is open to all men of the parish. The Men’s Club is well-known for their famous “2+2+2” fellowship breakfast held on the second Sunday of the month in Ponzini Family Life Center where you get “two eggs, two biscuits, two slices of bacon, juice and coffee for three bucks.” Men are invited to join at a Wednesday meeting, or call Joe DeSanto at 409-948-1823.

Money counters work in small teams to count money received from the weekend offertory. Training is provided. C ontact the Parish Office at 409-948-8448 if interested in serving on a team.

Volunteers are an integral part of the daily parish office routine. Volunteers come to the office as scheduled to answer phones, help the staff and assist visitors. They may stuff inserts into parish bulletins, prepare mailings or complete other general tasks. Regular and substitute office volunteers are needed throughout the year.  Viruts or Safe Haven training is required. If you would like to be on the Parish Office Volunteer list, please contact the parish office at 409-948-8448.

The sewing ministry is an expansion of the Prayer Blanket Ministry that now includes making Baptismal bibs for Baptisms. The original prayer blanket ministry began at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal in April of 2001.  Since then, more than 7,000 small lap size blankets have been produced. The ministry is comprised of volunteers who commit to constructing a small lap size blanket which is prayed over during construction, blessed by a member of the clergy and then distributed to physically and emotionally distressed men, women and children of our parish and far beyond, assuring them that they are not alone in their struggles and are covered in prayer by an entire community and a simple faith filled blanket.  The recipients are then put on a prayer list and are lifted in prayer each week.  Volunteers construct Baptismal bibs in a group setting or are individually sewn at home and then delivered to the church for use during Baptisms. Fabric is provided. We will accept donations of appropriate fabric for prayer blankets.
Please consider joining our group as we are in need of more seamstresses. We will meet in Ponzini Hall Tuesday March 9th, 9:30am—12pm
If you have questions call Barbara Oberholtzer (409) 682-1995