"Be still, and know that I am God!"Psalm 46:10 Discover a quiet sanctuary for meditation, prayer, and renewal. Our Prayer Garden provides a tranquil atmosphere, inviting you to find inner peace and connect with the Divine through the beauty of His creation. We warmly welcome everyone to spend time in reflection amidst this peaceful setting.
Our History and Design The Prayer Garden was established as a gift from the Bishop Quinn Foundation of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas to commemorate the 50th anniversary of St. Mary's.
Designed by Bill Shelton, the garden’s unique layout takes the form of a Celtic Cross. The walkway traces the shape of the cross and the circle, while the four quadrants defined by the circle serve as the flourishing garden beds.
The garden is deeply rooted in our local landscape; its first seeds were sourced from the nearby Nash Prairie. On November 4, 2007, the space was formally dedicated in a beautiful ceremony featuring:
Holy Water: Representing cleansing and life.
Incense: Representing fire.
Seeds: Scattered by parishioners to represent the wind.
Mary’s GardenTucked beside the parish hall,
St. Mary’s Garden—named in honor of the Virgin Mary—complements our Prayer Garden. This intimate space further enhances the serenity and natural beauty of our grounds, offering another quiet corner for contemplation.
We invite you to visit, breathe in the stillness, and enjoy a moment of peace at St. Mary’s.