Welcome!
St. Mary Catholic Church - Lampasas, TX
& Good Shepherd Church - Lometa, TX
Meet Our New Pastor
Fr. antony akkappallil
Fr. Antony Akkappallil CMI
Installed as St. Mary's Pastor on 21 November,2025
BIRTH AND FAMILY
Date of Birth: May 24, 1973 (Born at Pullippadam in the state of Kerala, India)
Parents: Brigit and Antony; Siblings: four brothers and four sisters, and me. I am the only priest in my family.
EDUCATION- Primary and Secondary Education: Kerala- (GHS Mampad, Kerala); UG Degree in Economics, Political Science, and History; PG in Inter Religious Studies from University of Mysore, India. Philosophy: Oharmaram Pontifical Athenaeum, Bangalore, India; Theology: Dharmaram Pontifical Athenaeum, Bangalore; Bachelor of Education: Christ University, Bangalore, India
ECCLESIAL LIFE- Home Parish and Diocese: St. Thomas Church Edivanna, kerala, of the Diocese of Mananthavady (syro-Malabar Church). I joined the religious order, CARMELITES OF MARY IMMACULATE, an indigenous religious order from India, in 1996. I was ordained a priest on 2nd January 2006. I have worked in educational institutions for approximately 7 years, in both teaching and administrative roles. I had been to Argentina for three years, from 2013 to 2016, as a missionary priest. From 2020 to 2023, I worked as the pastor of three independent parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Mandya, Karnataka, India. I came to the United States in February 2024. First appointment was at St. Martin de Porres Church, Dripping Springs, as associate pastor. From 1st July 2025, I am working at Lampasas as the Administrator of St Mary and Good Shepherd Churches.
Reach me at: antocmi2005@gmail.com; 7372991808
Mass & confession Times
Whether you are a newcomer, a visitor, or a long-time parishioner, we warmly welcome you to join us for Mass. Feel free to attend any of our Masses and be sure to greet us when you do!
ST. MARY
Weekday Masses
Tuesday | 5:30pm (English)
Wednesday | 12:00pm (English)
Thursday | 5:30pm (Spanish)
Friday | 12:00pm (English)
Weekend Masses
Saturday | 5:30pm
Sunday | 10:00am & 12:15pm (Spanish)
CONFESSION Times
Saturday | 4:00pm
or by appointment
GOOD SHEPHERD
Weekday Masses
Thursday | 8:00am
Weekend Masses
Sunday | 8:00am
CONFESSION Times
Sunday | 7:30am
Lumen Gentium Awardees 2026 George Gondorchin & Heather Oliver
The Lumen Gentium Awards were inaugurated in 2004 by Bishop Gregory M. Aymond as a way to recognize Catholics who exemplified the spirit of the Vatican II document Lumen Gentium.
The 2026 Lumen Gentium awards ceremony was held on June 16 at 7 p.m. at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. This year, Bishop Garcia honored 87 individuals/couples with this award.
St. Mary Vacation Bible School
Events
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OUR MISSION
Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work, and in their community.
Religious Education
To give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures, through their study of the Bible
Sacraments
A sacrament is "an efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us through the work of the Holy Spirit
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EIM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The mission of the Diocese of Austin’s Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) program is to help protect people from abuse and unethical behavior through education, action, and reporting, and to listen to and learn from those who have experienced abuse to provide healing. EIM compliance is required for persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Looking for resources and information about safeguarding children and other vulnerable people? Are you new to the EIM process and would like to volunteer? Are you returning to ministry and already have an EIM account? Visit
austindiocese.org/eim to learn more about EIM policies and procedures and how they help keep our parishes and schools safer for everyone. Contact your parish or school’s EIM site administrator, or
eim@austindiocese.org, for additional assistance. Please note that when your compliance is 60 days away from expiration, you will receive an email from
system@virtus.org prompting you to log in and complete the required action.
INFORMACIÓN PARA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON EIM
La misión del programa de Ética e Integridad en el Ministerio (EIM, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Diócesis de Austin es ayudar a proteger a las personas contra el abuso y el comportamiento poco ético a través de la educación, la acción y la denuncia, y escuchar y aprender de aquellos que han experimentado abuso con el fin de proporcionar curación. El cumplimiento del programa EIM es obligatorio para las personas activas en la mayoría de los ministerios de la diócesis. ¿Busca recursos e información sobre la protección de niños y otras personas vulnerables? ¿Desea ser voluntario y es nuevo en el proceso EIM? ¿Está regresando al ministerio y ya tiene una cuenta en EIM? Visite austindiocese.org/eim para aprender más sobre las políticas y procedimientos de EIM y cómo estos ayudan a mantener nuestras parroquias y escuelas más seguras para todos. Comuníquese con el administrador del sitio EIM de su parroquia o escuela, o con
eim@austindiocese.org, para obtener ayuda adicional. Tenga en cuenta que cuando falten 60 días para que caduque su conformidad, recibirá un correo electrónico de
system@virtus.org en el que se le pedirá que inicie sesión y complete la acción requerida.
REPORT ABUSE
Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an adult with a disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse Hotline at
www.txabusehotline.org or
(800) 252-5400 and the diocese at
www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse or
(512) 949-2447.
REPORTE EL ABUSO
Reporte el abuso de un menor, un adulto mayor o un adulto con discapacidad a las autoridades locales de cumplimiento de la ley o a la Línea Directa del Abuso de Texas en www.txabusehotline.org o llamando al (800) 252-5400, y a la diócesis de Austin en
www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse o llamando al
(512) 949-2447.
HAVE YOU, OR HAS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, EXPERIENCED ABUSE?
The Diocese of Austin is committed to providing compassionate care to persons who have experienced abuse, particularly if committed by clergy or a church representative. If you or someone you know has experienced such abuse, contact the diocesan Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support at
EIM-VAC@austindiocese.org. General resources for those affected by abuse are available at
https://www.austindiocese.org/resources-information.
¿HA USTED O ALGUIEN QUE USTED CONOCE EXPERIMENTADO ABUSO?
La Diócesis de Austin está comprometida a proveer de cuidado compasivo a personas que hayan experimentado abuso, particularmente si este fue cometido por el clero o por un representante de la iglesia. Si usted o alguien que usted conozca ha experimentado dicho abuso, contacte a la Coordinadora diocesana de Asistencia a las Víctimas y Apoyo Pastoral, llame al
EIM-VAC@austindiocese.org. Puede encontrar recursos generales para los afectados por malos tratos en
https://www.austindiocese.org/resources-information.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Report unethical behavior by a person serving in ministry to the diocese utilizing the Notice of Concern found at
www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse or by contacting
EIM@austindiocese.org /
(512) 949-2447.
REPORTE COMPORTAMIENTO NO ÉTICO
Informar a la diócesis sobre el comportamiento poco ético de una persona que sirve en el ministerio, utilizando el Aviso de Preocupación disponible en
www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse o poniéndose en contacto con
EIM@austindiocese.org o al
(512) 949-2447.
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