St. Helen
About St. Helen
A small South Texas parish in the Diocese of Brownsville, St. Helen in Rio Hondo serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking community in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. Sunday Masses are offered in Spanish at 8 AM and noon alongside a late-evening English Mass, with a bilingual Friday morning liturgy — a schedule reflecting the parish's deep roots in the region's bicultural Catholic life.
St. Helen is a Roman Catholic parish in Rio Hondo, Texas, part of the Diocese of Brownsville. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 12 PM and 10 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Helen? ▼
St. Helen Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 12 PM, 10 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Helen? ▼
St. Helen confession times: Saturday 4 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Helen? ▼
Yes, St. Helen celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Helen have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Helen offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6 PM, 7 AM, 5:30 PM.
Where is St. Helen located? ▼
St. Helen is located at 228 Huisache, Rio Hondo, TX 78583. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Helen have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Helen offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Thursday 6 PM - 7 PM.
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