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Shrine of the True Cross Church

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Directions

Address

300 FM 517 Rd E
Dickinson, TX 77539

About Shrine of the True Cross Church

The Shrine of the True Cross in Dickinson, Texas, takes its name from a venerated relic of the True Cross, offered for veneration around Mass and parish events with relic cards in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, this multilingual parish maintains round-the-clock Eucharistic adoration, daily morning Masses, a Saturday vigil, and Sunday Masses in both English and Spanish under the motto Ave Crux Spes Unica.


Shrine of the True Cross Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Dickinson, Texas, part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The parish offers Mass 12 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 8 AM and 10 AM and 10 AM and 12 PM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. The parish offers Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
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8 AM
10 AM
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10 AM
12 PM
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12 PM
Spanish

Tuesday

8:30 AM

Wednesday

8:30 AM

Thursday

8:30 AM

Friday

8:30 AM

Saturday

4:30 PM
english
4:30 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Tuesday

8 AM - 8:20 AMBefore Mass

Wednesday

8 AM - 8:20 AMBefore Mass
5 PM
5 PM - 7 PMExposition of the Blessed Sacrament during Confessions

Thursday

8 AM - 8:20 AMBefore Mass

Friday

8 AM - 8:20 AMBefore Mass

Saturday

2 PM
2 PM - 4 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Perpetual Adoration (Adoration chapel available 24 hours. Call Parish Office for details.)
Friday: (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from Thursday after 8:30 am Mass until 4:00 pm Saturday.)
Saturday: - 4 PM (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from Thursday after 8:30 am Mass until 4:00 pm Saturday.)

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Bible Study

Rediscover the Documents of Vatican II

Adults

You are invited to hear Father Rick as he leads a talk on Rediscovering the Documents of Vatican II. Come ready to deepen your understanding of the Church and engage in meaningful discussion.

Choir & Music Ministry

Choir (Sacred Music)

New choir forming for 8 AM Mass; Polyphony, Gregorian Chant & Hymnody; contact Chris Bearer

Choir

Schedule: 8 AM

New Choir for 8:00 AM Mass

Adults

Our Music Director, Chris Bearer is looking for members to form a new choir at the Shrine for 8 am Liturgy. Sacred music includes: Polyphony, Gregorian Chant, & Hymnody.

cbearer@truecrosschurch.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Shrine of the True Cross Church?

Shrine of the True Cross Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at Shrine of the True Cross Church?

Shrine of the True Cross Church confession times: Tuesday 8 AM - 8:20 AM; Wednesday 8 AM - 8:20 AM, 5 PM, 5 PM - 7 PM; Thursday 8 AM - 8:20 AM; Friday 8 AM - 8:20 AM; Saturday 2 PM, 2 PM - 4 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Shrine of the True Cross Church?

Yes, Shrine of the True Cross Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM, 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Shrine of the True Cross Church have daily Mass?

Yes, Shrine of the True Cross Church offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:30 AM.

Where is Shrine of the True Cross Church located?

Shrine of the True Cross Church is located at 300 FM 517 Rd E, Dickinson, TX 77539. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does Shrine of the True Cross Church have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, Shrine of the True Cross Church offers Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. The adoration chapel is open around the clock for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.