Clarence Martin David

November 11, 1944 - February 21, 2021
 

Clarence was born on November 11, 1944, to Victor Sr. and Viola Strmiska David in Taylor, Texas. He grew up in Granger. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He served as an alter boy and attended St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School. He graduated from Granger High School in 1964. He participated in football, basketball, and track. Clarence earned the nickname “mulok,” because he ran so fast. After graduation, Clarence went to work at Alcoa, where he was a crane millwright. He worked at Alcoa for a little more than 46 years.

Clarence was a farmer at heart. He had a farm west of Granger and did custom work as well as working his job at Alcoa. On April 24, 2004, he married Arlene Schneider at Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylor. Clarence and Arlene traveled after retirement. They went to 45 of the U.S. states, and visited more than 20 countries. Clarence enjoyed those cruises and vacations with friends. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer less than a month before his passing on February 21, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; his children, Gregory David and wife Kelly of Arlington, Milissa Kleinfelder and husband Don of Temple, Vanessa Ramirez and husband David of Hutto, and Dennis David and Ashley Woods of Granger. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Charles and wife Stacey Schneider of Hutto, and Christy and Emory Stromberg of Taylor. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Rachel Buster, Rebekah, Sarah, and Josiah David, Samuel and Alyssah Kleinfelder, Elena and Emma Ramirez, and Damon, Lily, Katarina, and Cash David; step grandchildren Chase, Brandon and Sarah Schneider and Aubrie and Trey Stromberg, Noah and wife Victoria Spikes, and Abigail and Garret Carpenter. He also has a great granddaughter, Olivia Buster of San Antonio, and step grandsons Timothy and Hudson Spikes of Georgia. He is also survived by his brother Victor and wife Lorine David of Taylor; sisters, Carol and husband Warren Richter of Pflugerville, Pauline and Donald Kovar of Taylor, and Rita Marburger of Granger. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Viola David; and a grandson, Benjamin David.

Clarence had an infectious laugh and a hug for anyone. He was a kind, hard-working and generous person. He had a knack for mechanical things and could fix just about anything. He will be remembered by his numerous cousins and friends for his jokes and fun times. He enjoyed visiting relatives in Pilot Point and was proud of his Czech roots. He loved playing dominos and cards, and enjoyed dinners with supper club friends and activities with JOY Club.

Visitation will be held at the Providence Funeral Home in Taylor from 5:00 -8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 24^th, with a rosary being held at 7:30 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial take place at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 25^th, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Clarence’s memory to the charity of your choice, or to the Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center.

Announcements: 

Bulletins are available curbside at the Main Entrance of the Church.

The mailbox outside the Parish Office door is securely locked and checked daily if anyone wishes to drop Offering envelopes or monetary donations for the Food Pantry. Thank you for you generous support during this trying time. Thank you to everyone who has used the Online Giving..

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. 

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Live-stream Schedule

• Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM  Only available in real time.

The annual Catholic Services Appeal is approaching. Once again CSA needs your support. The Catholic Services Appeal provides the funds necessary to support more than 100 programs and ministries. It is our job as pastors, pastoral coordinators, Catholic Services Appeal coordinators, parish and diocesan staff to educate our fellow Catholics about the good work that is accomplished because
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Your gift to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) helps to sustain Catholic schools, religious education, ministerial formation, and initiatives for life, peace and justice. Your donations are carefully spent; it is money for God’s work, and we use it accordingly. Your contributions are deeply appreciated, very much needed and make a real difference in the lives of many.

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Bishop’s Guidelines on Public Mass

Bishop Vasquez has issued new instructions after the Governor's new orders concerning COVID19 protocals.
 
 Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29 which goes into effect today (July 3rd) at 12:00 noon, ordering a state-wide face-covering requirement (with few exceptions).  Under the order, every person in Texas is required to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth when inside a commercial entity or other building or space open to the public, or when in an outdoor public space, wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person not in the same household.

The requirement does not apply to individuals who:

• are under age 10;
• have a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a face covering;
• are consuming food or drink, or are seated at a restaurant to eat or drink;
• are giving a speech for a broadcast or to an audience.

Pastor’s Note on Re-opening the Parish

• Masses are  held at regular times and open to the public with limited capacity and social distancing.
• The 10:00 am Sunday Mass will continue to be live-streamed for the foreseeable future. 
• Confessions will be celebrated by appointment only.
• Parish offices is open on  for regular hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9AM-1PM.

More information on Parish cancellations is here.

Fresh Foods for All
Tuesday, March 9, 2-4PM
Drive thru at the Hall.

Granger Food Pantry is accepting monetary donations only
Next distribution is Wednesday, March 17


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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Office Closed to in person visits. Drop off only.

DRE: Miriam Morales
512-859-2634
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Youth Minister: Michael Hernandez
512-859-2634

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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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