Recently the restoration of the stenciling surrounding the side-altars of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph was begun. Extensive research is being done to make it an authentic restoration, not merely a re-interpretation or guessing at what was back there. It may be a surprise to many as to how vibrant the original coloring in the church of 1917 was. These areas of the side-altars provide a wonderful example of the uniqueness of St. Mary Church in relation to other painted churches of Central Texas. Stay tuned as the restoration unfolds….