Dear Saint William Parishioners,
Thank you for your prayers during this time of transition. I have fond memories of Saint William, and I have prayed for you since my first leaving. Because many of you may not know me, I would like to share a little bit about my life with you.
I was born in Lockhart, Texas, to Francisco Rodriguez Jr. and Isabel Gamez. I grew up in San Marcos, Texas, where I graduated high school and left for the United States Marine Corps, serving active duty and reserve from 1991-1997. I moved to Georgetown, Texas, in 2004, while I was working as an estimator for a heavy construction company. On July 31, 2006, during Mass, I heard the Lord ask me to “let it all go, and come and see,” as we heard in last Sunday’s Gospel. I entered St. Joseph’s Abbey and Seminary College in 2007 for my undergrad and St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston in 2010 for my graduate studies. I was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ on June 6, 2015, and served as associate pastor at Saint William from 2015-2017, then St. Albert the Great as associate pastor for six months, before being named Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Temple, Texas and St. Matthew Mission in Rogers, Texas for three years.
I return to Saint William with great joy and a heart ready to love you as a father. Mama Mary has protected and guided me throughout my life, and I have asked her to protect and guide us in these challenging times as her prayers will always lead us to Jesus. May we unite in prayer through the intercession of Saint William and our Blessed Mother as we begin our mission together.
