Fr. John-Vincent Rouse accepted the founding pastor role and set up the framework for the new parish. Original registrants for the parish totaled appoximately 300 families in July 1997. Weekend Masses were celebrated in the cafeteria of Oak Ridge High School and Wednesday evening Masses were celebrated in parishioners’ homes. Most parish organization meetings were held at Montgomery College on Hwy 242, in parishioners’ homes, or at the temporary rectory.
Our Story
Parish History
In the Summer of 1997, Bishop Joseph Florenza announced the establishment of a new parish in response to the needs of the growing community of the faithful in The Woodlands, Texas. Additionally, a mandate was given to establish the first Catholic elementary school in the rapidly growing South Montgomery County community.
Over 100 active ministries with many parishioners involved in parish life.
In July 2007, Fr. Thomas Rafferty became the Pastor of St, Anthony’s, followed by Fr. Jesse Garcia, our current Pastor, in September 2021. Today, We are a growing, vibrant Catholic community of over 7,500 families. Stressing Stewardship as a way of life, our parish has over 100 active ministries with hundreds of parishioners active in parish, local community, diocesan wide, and global outreach.
Story of Our Founding
Responding to many parishioner inquiries over the past several year, the books on the historical founding and first three years of the formation of our parish are now available for purchase direct from the publisher online. The books, written by a founding parishioner, Joe Weber, were last printed in 2006. Volume I – The written Story, and Volume II – Color Pictures, Exhibits and Commentary, can be obtained on a single item/order basis from Author House. The prices are on a non-profit, cost-to-publish basis. Author House Online Bookstore.
