St. Mary’s in Freer gets a facelift

On Jan. 13 St. Mary Church in Freer held a dedication and blessing ceremony for the newest addition to their church building. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of parishioners, an extension was added to the front of the church, giving it a much-needed facelift. The Parish held Fish Fries and Bingo to raise some of the money.

The porch/awning was dedicated to the memory of Deacon Eluterio Bitoni and his wife Elizabeth Bitoni and children. Also, many other people were mentioned with gratitude including past pastors of St. Mary’s; Cristela Maldonado, Ida Perez; benefactors Thelma Garza and Rose Marie Treviño; Ramiro Garcia, Sarita Garcia, Olivia Cude and Tive Vera.

Father Francis Sebastian, MST administrator of St. Mary’s thanks to the Kenedy  Memorial Foundation for a new roof on the rectory and the exterior painting on three of their buildings.