Dorothy Sylvia Palla

( December 31, 1935 - November 28, 2021 )

Dorothy Machacek Williams Palla, 85, of Granger, went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, November 28, 2021.

A visitation is to be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, December 2, 2021, with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00pm at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker NW, Taylor, TX.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, December 3, 2021, at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 100 N Brazos St, Granger, TX with burial to follow at Granger City Cemetery.

Dorothy was born in Granger, TX on December 31, 1935, to Frank & Mary Nemec Machacek. She graduated from Granger in 1954. She married Jimmy Dale Williams on Jan 14, 1956, and had 4 children. Jimmy and Dorothy were married for 44 years until Jimmy’s passing.

Dorothy married Arthur Dan Palla November 24, 2002. They enjoyed 17 years together in Granger.

Dorothy was preceded in death by Jimmy Williams and Arthur Palla. She was also preceded in death by grandson, Eric Carpenter; brothers, Frank Machacek, Bill Machacek; sisters, Gertrude Gilchrist, Edith Davidson, and Georgie Davis.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Soudelier and husband, Earl; sisters in law, Mary Lee Machacek and Bernice Machacek; her children, Pam Williams of Taylor, David Williams and wife, Susan, of Academy, Laurie Cervenka and husband, James, of Granger, Tricia Schneider and husband, Kenny, of Taylor; grandchildren, Kirsten Carpenter, Kyle Carpenter, Jeffrey Williams, Jason Williams, Jamie Huf, Kayla McGinley, Brooke Clanton, Britney Chapman and Braegan Schneider, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 stepchildren; Cindy Alcock and Marvin, Debbie Dalke and David, Tim Palla and Carmen, Byron Palla and Lori and their families.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Saint Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church of Granger.

Bishop Joe Vasquez has written a Pastoral Letter about the Synod of Bishops to all the faithful of the particular church of Austin. The topic of the letter is "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission." 

To read the letter and learn more about the synod and how we all are called to participate and all are affected, please select here.

Encountering Christ is a capital and endowment campaign to raise $85 million in gifts and pledges for local parish needs while strengthening ministries, Catholic education and faith formation, supporting our clergy and enhancing growth and development across the diocese.

Through our pastoral plan, Encounter that Leads to Transformation, we developed a roadmap for a vibrant and secure future for this diocese. Encountering Christ will allow us to fulfill the mission of our diocese as we outlined together.

Strengthened by prayer, Encountering Christ allows us — in a spirit of stewardship and unity — to build a vibrant and secure future for the Diocese of Austin. This campaign will raise a minimum of $85 million to fulfill the vision of our Pastoral Plan.

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Religious Education Information 2021 - 2022

Select here to access the updated SSCM Religious Education Policies and Procedures for the 2021 - 2022 School Year.

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If you have been or would like to be an altar server please contact Aaren Horak @ sscmservers@gmail.com. A training will be held for everyone who wants to serve before a schedule is made.

We invite you to pray along with our parish and the universal Church by watching and participating in these services. These broadcasts will be available on our Facebook page. Select here to access the SSCM Facebook page. 

You will not need a Facebook account to access the live-stream. Please note that the live-stream window will appear when the live-stream begins. Also, please be aware there is a delay between "real-time" and the live-stream. It is also only available live as it is not recorded for later viewing.
 

Please read the Bishop's linked here letter and note especially the first paragraph:

"Effective May 23, 2021, Pentecost Sunday, the temporary protocols for the celebration of the sacraments initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic will be rescinded and the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, which I granted because fo the pandemic, will be lifted. I joyfully invite all Catholics back to in-person participation in the sacraments and the life of the parish."

Please prayerfully consider whether it is safe for you to return to in-person participation in the sacraments.

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Fresh Foods for All
Second Tuesday of each month
Tuesday,December 14, 2-4PM
Drive thru at the Hall.

Granger Food Pantry is accepting monetary donations only
Next distribution is Wednesday, December 15
12NOON to 2PM

Pastor Jake and Big B's have teamed up to help our Pantry.  Follow link to help!

https://wayfindersjarrell.churchcenter.com/giving/to/granger-food-bank?fbclid=IwAR30OZwSiFfGc6TOd6DIFHQwAzXpufVF2vrh5_FC60yIRp_HAf9q9gQgsdk

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DRE: Miriam Morales
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The Williamson County Museum is a rich source of history for this area including our parish. The following link has an interesting article and pictures of our past. We are very appreciative that the museum has made this resource available to us. 

[ http://www.williamson-county- r />historical-commission.org/ granger/Saints_Cyril_and_ Methodius_Catholic_Church.html ]

(You can also find information about Granger and surrounding areas on the website.)
 

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