St William's Through the Years

Look at this magnificent edifice! Affectionately known as the Round Rock Vatican, thanks to its copper dome, this is the new incarnation of St William's Catholic church. Now it is known as St. William Catholic Church. I'm not sure what the reason is for dropping the possessive; now it no longer belongs to St. William, it is just named after him? It looks like an old mission from the front, with its twin campaniles and huge wooden doors.



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This is the "old" St. William's, built shortly after we moved to Round Rock, maybe 1978 or 1979. It's now the Parish Activity Center. It's a nice little tan brick church, and was pretty much cutting edge when it was built.



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Here is its bell--



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Here is the "really old" St. William's. This is the one that was in use when we first came to town. Later, it was used for Sunday School.



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There is a St. Vincent de Paul charity outlet in the back. There were many times, back in the day, that I received help from this charity. Everything from paying for doctor's visits for the children, to paying for prescriptions and helping with bills. Not to mention groceries. Thank heaven for St. Vincent de Paul. This is now the entrance to that office. It was a different door when I needed them, but it's good to know they are still there.



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They built another building further down McNeil Road for a Parish Activity Center, but later sold it, and now it's an Evangelical church--St. Barnabas the Encourager, I think.

So there you have it...the evolution of St. Williams Catholic Church.

Ain't faith grand?