Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Mount Vernon, Texas

Since 1986Mid-size congregation
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Contact & Location for Sacred Heart Catholic Church

406 Texas Highway 37

Mount Vernon, TX 75457

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Service Times for Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Wednesday 7:00 PM

Mass (Spanish)

Thursday 7:00 PM

Mass (Spanish)

Friday 7:00 PM

Mass (Spanish)

From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026

Programs & Ministries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

About Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mount Vernon is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of Tyler serving English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics. The parish traces its beginnings to 1985, with its first English Mass celebrated on October 26, 1986. Its chapel was dedicated in 1986, and a new multi-purpose building was dedicated in 1990. Today, Sacred Heart offers weekend and weekday Masses in English and Spanish, along with Thursday Eucharistic Adoration. Parish life includes Faith Formation for children, a Youth Group, and Bible Study Groups, with the current Youth Group and Bible Study Groups begun under Father Lawrence Chellaian.

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First-Time Visitor Info for Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services follow the Catholic liturgy, with Mass offered in English and Spanish on weekends and weekdays. Thursday evening Eucharistic Adoration is also offered. Visitor Tips: Visitors can choose from English or Spanish Masses, including a Spanish Mass on Sunday at 11:30 AM. Families interested in children’s Faith Formation can look for registration information for the 2026-2027 school year.

Serving the community

  • East TX Food Bank - Mobile Pantry

    Food pantry

    What their website saysThe East TX Food Bank - Mobile Pantry

Groups & programs

Groups for:Families

History & building

  • Founded in 1986

    The parish began in 1986 with Mass offered in a living room, and the existing building was designed and constructed beginning in 1989. The parish was recognized as a Catholic parish in July of 1999.

    What their website saysOn September 6, 1986, Bishop Thomas Tschoepe of Dallas dedicated the front room as the local chapel of Franklin County.

Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.

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