Our Mission and History

Mission Statement

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary in Pflugerville, Texas, in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, God's kingdom on earth, seeks closeness with God who spiritually nourishes us with the sacraments found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Through the intercession and example of charity and service of our patroness, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, we commit:

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To study and teach the Gospel of Christ and our Catholic Faith

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To continually improve our diverse ministries to better serve the needs - both spiritual and physical - of our parish and extended community, and

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To provide activities that enhance the family.

History

Feast Day is November 17th

bulletSeptember 11, 1932

A mission is established in Pflugerville and places under the protection of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. The first church building at Wilbarger & Railroad Street near downtown is dedicated. Through our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Austin and from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Taylor, the Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate provided Mass and Sacraments at the mission.

bulletOctober 21, 1979

Dedication of the new church building on North Pflugerville Loop with 8 acres of land.

bulletSeptember 1982

The fiftieth anniversary of the Mission is celebrated.

bulletJune 11, 1984

St. Elizabeth is established as an independent parish

First resident pastor: Father Pete McCabe

bulletJuly 5, 1984

Parish rectory is established on 8th Street in Pflugerville

bulletAugust 18, 1985

Dedication of Parish Activity Center ("The Hall")

bulletJuly 17, 1987

Second resident pastor assigned: Father Tom Frank

bulletNovember 17, 1989

On this day, two statues of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary were unveiled, blessed, and installed. One is made of wood, hand carved and hand painted commissioned from Rome. The other is a plaster statue donated by St Elizabeth in Houston.

bulletFall 1991

New, permanent rock sign marks the parish land

bulletApril 1992

Purchase of 3 acres between the church and the middle school

bulletNovember 15, 1992

Celebration of the 60th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth

bulletMay 19, 1996

Groundbreaking for new sanctuary and RE building

bulletSummer 1997

Associate pastor Father Kevin Rai is assigned

bulletSeptember 9, 1997

Dedication of the new Sanctuary and Education building by Bishop John McCarthy

bulletJuly 1, 2002

Father George Joseph is assigned as third resident pastor

bulletDecember 2003

Father Leoonard Onwumere is assigned as associate pastor

bulletAugust 1, 2005

Father Albert Ruiz becomes the new pastor of St. Elizabeth