Medical Safety

Saint William is closely following information and directives from the Diocese of Austin, the City of Round Rock, and Williamson County in regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please view below for the latest updates. 

Friday, March 27

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We continue to need your support, in your prayers and your generosity. For Online Giving, please visit this link. If you need assistance, please call the parish office at (512) 255-4473 or email development@st-william.org. 

Be assured of our prayers for you and your loved ones during this trying time.
Please continue to stay up to date by checking our website and Facebook page. 

Tuesday, March 24

Williamson County issued a Stay Home Stay Safe Order “in a proactive effort to reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases.” This order goes into effect tonight, Tuesday, at 11:59 pm. Starting tomorrow, the parish office will be closed and access to the main Church, perpetual adoration, and Confession will cease. Saint William will continue to monitor phone calls/emails and live-stream Mass on Sunday.
 
We understand the sorrow that these changes bring to you but we also understand the importance of ensuring the health and safety of our community. We will continue to do our part in bringing the Love of God to you while practicing these safety prevention measures against COVID-19.  


Monday, March 23

• Office hours are now 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The office will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. 
• Faith Formation classes for children and adults on campus have been canceled for this trimester.

Thursday, March 19

• Live-streamed English Mass on Sunday, March 22, at 8:30 am. Stream on our website or on Facebook. 
• Live-streamed Spanish Mass on Sunday, March 22, at 10:00 am. Stream on our website or on Facebook. 

Wednesday, March 18

• The main Church will be open from 6:30 am – 7:00 pm.
• The main Church will only be accessible through the two center doors in the front.
• The Sacred Heart Chapel has now become the adoration chapel so we are able to better practice social distancing.
• Reconciliation will continue to occur during regularly scheduled times but moved to the cry room, again to help us practice social distancing.
• We will be live-streaming two masses on Sunday. One in English and one in Spanish…more information to come on that.

Tuesday, March 17

This evening the Diocese of Austin released a Decree stating that all public Masses within the Diocese of Austin are suspended until Wednesday of Holy Week. Please see here for the Decree.

Saint William is currently assessing the situation. Please be patient with us as we adjust to this new information.


Monday, March 16

This afternoon Williamson County issued an order stating community gatherings of 50 people or more are prohibited (Link). As of right now, all ministry meetings and events are postponed until further notice.  Our focus right now is on fulfilling the needs for the Mass and Reconciliation. We will update you with our plans and preparations as soon as we have more information. Please continue to pray for your parish and all those affected by this order. 

• Wash your hands with soap and water
• Clean and disinfect surfaces
• Stay home if you are sick
• Practice social distancing

The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and other holy days of obligation is the ordinary expectation for Roman Catholics (Canon, 1247). However, extraordinary circumstances such as sickness or grave matters exempt the faithful from this obligation. If you suspect you are ill, please stay at home and do not risk spreading infection to others. Individuals should stay home from Mass, church activities, and school if they are feeling sick, have a family member who is sick, or have an immune system that is compromised.  It is an act of charity to prevent the spread of a disease. It is not a sin to miss Mass if you are ill, coughing, or have other symptoms related to colds, flu, or other illnesses.

For those who are ill and who are unable to attend Mass, we encourage you to participate in Mass via television or web (Link) and to make an Act of Spiritual Communion.  Be assured that Saint William Catholic Church continues to pray for all that are ill and for this effort of prevention.

My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.