Church-Charity

FUNERAL NOTICE - Adela Siegel Filip

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Funeral services for Mrs. Adela Siegel Filip, age 87, of Moravia will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10 a.m. from the Moravia Catholic Church in Moravia, Texas.

Green Door Fund holding March Matching Program

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The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development & Education, an initiative of the Fayette Community Foundation, proudly announces securing $16,200 in matching funds from area businesses for its March Matching Program, with 53 percent of the goal already met by the community. This significant milestone underscores the commitment of rural residents to support local students and young adults in accessing meaningful career opportunities, particularly those who may not pursue traditional college paths.

Animal Shelter statistics

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As of March 8, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 247 for the year – 154 dogs and 93 cats in need.

Stanzel foundation has 3 new board members

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In January, the Stanzel Family Foundation’s board of directors welcomed three new members – Bradley Neisner, Meagan Velasquez and Violeta Martinez. While traditionally governed by family members, this marks a significant shift as Velasquez and Martinez, distinguished community members, join the board alongside Neisner, a descendant of founders Victor and Joe Stanzel.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Vivian Alana Brauner Wyatt

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Memorial services for Vivian Alana Brauner Wyatt, age 75, of Schulenburg will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. from the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, Texas.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Milton J. Barta

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Funeral services for Mr. Milton J. Barta, age 85, of Victoria will be held Friday, March 8, 2024 at 10 a.m. from the Praha Catholic Church in Praha, Texas.

St. Rose CCD students receive Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation

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St. Rose of Lima Parish CCD students receiving their first Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation on Feb. 28 were (front row, from left) Luis Moreno, Cecilia Hansen, Carter Ahrens, (middle row) Maelyn Guerrero, Jason Martinez, Jolee Kuehn, Bessie Sassin, Dillan Lara, (back row) Anthony Cortes, Ella Pekar, Kayelynn Truchard, Jillian Machicek, Kimberly Cortes Martinez, Chandler Brooks and Michael Martinez. Fr. Jasper Liggio, Fr. Luke Prihoda and Fr. Alex Aboagye administered the sacrament to the children and to their parents who were able to participate.

Campaign raises funds for mental health awareness

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The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, an initiative launched in 2021 by the Fayette Community Foundation, is proud to announce a successful community response to its third annual campaign, marking a significant milestone in mental health awareness and support within the region.

CCA Meals

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CCA’s “Meals on Wheels,” located in the Civic Center, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Please call 979-743-4036 two weeks in advance for the meals, which will be delivered to the homebound or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.