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St. Martin de Porres CAtholic church Mission Statement
We are the Catholic Church Community of St. Martin de Porres in Dripping Springs – dedicated to worshiping God and living out our faith in fulfillment of the mission of Jesus Christ as His disciples by:
† glorifying God in Word and Sacrament;
† learning, understanding, teaching, and living the Word of God;
† growing in holiness;
† developing a loving and caring faith community following our patron saint by serving the needs of others: mind, body, and spirit.
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Lenten Season Schedule
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Stations of the Cross
Every Friday
English at 11:15am in the Church
Spanish at 7:00pm in the SDC
Friday March 28 at 5:30pm Family and children outdoor Stations of the Cross
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Lenten Penance service
Santa Cruz, Buda: Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
St. Anthony Marie de Claret, Kyle: Friday, March 28 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
St. Martin de Porres Parish Communal Penance Service:
Tuesday, April 1 from 6:00pm in the SDC
St. Mary, Wimberley: Tuesday, April 8 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
St. John Neuman, Austin: Tuesday, April 8 from 6:00pm
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2025
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Sunday, April 13 Palm Sunday:
- Normal weekend Mass schedule with blessing and procession of Palms
- No faith formation class
Holy Monday, April 14 in the Church- Confession 10:00am – 11:45am
- Mass at 12:00pm
Holy Tuesday, April 15 in the Church- No Mass at the parish
- Chrism Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Everyone is invited
- Confession at 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
Holy Wednesday, April 16 in the Church- Confession at 10:00am – 11:45am
- Mass at 12:00pm
- The office of Tenebrae 7:00pm in the Church
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Easter Triduum April 17 – 20 (most important three days of the liturgical year)
Adoration chapel: closed from Thursday at 7:00pm to Sunday at 8:00am
Holy Thursday, April 17- Last confession at 10:00am – 12:00pm in the Church
- 7:00pm: Mass of the Lord Supper in the St. Dymphna Center
- Transfer the Blessed Sacrament to the Church for adoration following Mass.
- Communal Solemn Holy Hour from 9:00pm – 12:00am in the Church
- Silent private Holy Hour from 12:00am – 8:00am in the Church
Good Friday, April 18- No confession
- 2:00pm: Stations of the Cross in the St. Dymphna Center
- 3:00pm Good Friday Service in the St. Dymphna Center
- Reminder: Good Friday service is more important than Stations of the Cross. It is desired to attend both. However, if you can only attend one, Good Friday service is a priority.
- No confession
- 8:30pm Easter Vigil Service in the St. Dymphna Center
Easter Sunday, April 20- 8:00am English Mass in the Church
- 8:00am English Mass in the St. Dymphna Center
- 10:00am English Mass in the Church
- 10:00am English Mass in the St. Dymphna Center
- 12:00pm Spanish Mass in the Church
- 12:00pm Latin Mass in the St. Dymphna Center
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Mass Times
Church Monday 12:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm
Thursday 5:30pm
7:00pm (Spanish)
Friday 12:00pm
Saturday 5:00pm (no incense)
Sunday 8:00am
10:00am (SDC)
11:45am (Spanish)
1:30pm (Latin - SDC)
5:00pmSt. dymphna center
Sunday 10:00am
1:30pm (Latin)
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Confession &adoration
Sacrament of Reconciliation
in the church
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri.
11:00am – 11:50am
Thursday 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Saturday 4:00pm – 4:45pmAdoration
in the chapelMonday - Friday 5:00am – 11:00pm
First Friday Holy Hour: 7:00pm in the churchSecond Friday Holy Hour for Vocations: 6:00pm in the church
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Liturgy of the Hours
- Morning Prayer Tuesday - Friday 8:00am
- Evening Prayer Thursdays 5:00pm (will be held in person before Mass in the church)
Please join Fr. Justin via Zoom (click here), password: smdp
If you want to follow along please download IBreviary app to your tablet, iPad or phone.
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Events
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Jesus Thirsts Weekly
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Explore 52 lessons on the Catholic faith in this inspiring video series, presented by Norbertine Father Jacob Hsieh, to help you confidently share and defend Catholic teachings.
This series builds on the documentary film Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, now available on DVD through Ignatius Press or for purchase and rental on major streaming platforms.
New video reflections will be released weekly starting Monday, February 10, and continue for 52 weeks. An archive of past videos will be available by clicking the playlist icon in the video.
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Catholic News
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News from the Vatican
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Pope Francis noted many young people “feel dismayed as they look to the future,” and says “a call to leave ourselves behind [in a vocation] and embark on a journey of love and service.”
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As Pope Francis marks 33 days in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital fighting double pneumonia, the official medical information provided to journalists as become less detailed and less frequent, something which...
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Pope Francis is becoming less dependent on oxygen flow as he recovers from a complex respiratory infection and double pneumonia, with the Vatican saying he is being progressively weaned from both...
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“We must disarm words, to disarm minds and disarm the earth,” Pope Francis wrote.” There is a great need for reflection, for calm, [and] for a sense of complexity.”
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National Catholic Register
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Students try out the new Minecraft Education experience during a press conference unveiling the project on March 18, 2025, at the Vatican. Michelangelo’s dome,
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Hallow Hallow’s Lent Pray40 Challenge: “The Way." The book is available through EWTN Religious Catalogue.
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Alexis Huguet Spanish Bishop Juan-José Aguirre Muñoz of Bangassou, Central African Republic, hears the confession of a Catholic CAR refugee on Aug. 13, 2017, in Ndu...
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Cardinal Marcello Semeraro discusses the canonization process — highlighting recent causes — with Andreas Thonhauser, EWTN Vatican bureau chief. Cardinal...
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