Boy Scout Troop 262 - Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, this troop is 47 years old and thriving.  It's open to all boys (regardless of religion) ages 11 - 18 years old.  On top of their work in the community, they plan regular campouts. Their beliefs in God and the need to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent help young men grow up to be outstanding citizens in our community.  They meet at St James Parish Hall every Monday at 6:30 PM. For more information contact Dennis Nesser at 830-672-6869 or email at dennis@it2rescue.com.

Catholic Daughters of America - Catholic Daughters of the Americas was founded nationally in 1903.  It has become an international organization.  It strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.  We have creative and spiritual programs which provide its members with the opportunity to develop their special God-given talents in a meaningful way to positively influence the welfare of the Church and all the peoples throughout the world. Any Catholic lay and religious woman, 18 years or older, is welcome to join.  Fr. Pete Roebrocks Court # 2140 meets in the St. James Parish Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except July.  A meal is at 6 p.m. and the meeting commences at 6:30p.m.  For more information contact Connie Kridler at 672-2008.

Cub Scout Pack 995 - Sponsored by St. Patrick Church in Waelder, this young pack is an exciting time for boys in 1st through 5th grades.  The programs are very age appropriate, and teach the boys how to strive for goals, that they can do so much more than they realize, and about promises to God and Country.  There is some camping and other outdoors activities.  Contact Oscar Melchor at 830-788-7507 or Joe Delgado at 830-540-4013 about signing up and meeting information. 

Knights of Columbus - The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal benefit organization that was formed to render aid to its members and families.  The Knights of Columbus was founded by Father Michael McGivney in 1882 in Connecticut.  Our order has grown to international proportions.  Our insurance program has grown to become one of the highest rated in the industry.  Members are dedicated to unity with the Church exemplified by our solidarity with our priests.  Fellowship is promoted through work for charity.  In 2006, over $143,000,000 was raised and contributed throughout the Order.  Service programs are emphasized for Church, community, youth, and family.  Locally, our fundraising efforts have contributed $10,000 to church renovation, over $7,000 in scholarships to local youth, $1,500 to scholarships for seminarians, $2,000 for the Gonzales Livestock Show, $1,200 for deaf charities, support for the Catholic youth of Gonzales and the Catholic schools in Shiner, and numerous other organizations throughout Gonzales.  Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Council home on the Shiner Highway. For more information or information on joining, contact any KC member or Greg Tieken at 672-6243.

Sacred Heart Choir - Meet every Wednesday night for practice at 7 PM.  Everyone is welcome to join this group, regardless of how well you think you sing.  If you know an instrument, or are wanting to learn as you go, then bring it with you and this talented bunch will assist you. Contact Joe Esparza at 672-6384 for more information. 

Scared Heart Matachines - They dance  for different church celebrations.  A Matachine is a "soldier of the Virgin Mary". They meet every Thursday at 7 pm at the Sacred Heart parking lot. They are currently working to purchase a new stage for events at the church like the Jamica.  For more information contact Maria Navejar (830)672-3264 or rcia_maria83@yahoo.com . 

Sacred Heart Guadalupanas - This group meets every first Sunday of the month and participates in the 8:00 AM Mass.

Santo Nombre - This group is chartered to perform works of mercy.  Locally they are active at funerals, working with Vacation Bible School, and helping others as needs arise.  This group meets every second Sunday of the month and participates in the 8 AM Mass at Sacred Heart.  For information on how you can join contact Manuel Olmos at 672-9417. 

St. James Choir - Meets Mondays at 6 PM.  This choir sings at 9:30 Sunday Mass and sometimes 5:30 on Saturdays at St. James. Everyone is welcome to join in the singing regardless of how well you sing. For more information on joining please call JoAnn Hajovsky at 672-3360.

St. James/Sacred Heart Pastoral Council - Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm at St. James Parish Hall

St. Patrick's Guadalupanas - This group is for both men and women. Have activities so that they can purchase items for the church. In charge or the May Crowning, and the Feast of Guadalupe. They encourage all of their members to participates in the 6:30 PM Mass every Tuesday.  If you're interested in joining this group, just come to one of their meetings that are on the first Sunday of the month or contact Lupe Almaraz at 857-6414. 

St. Patrick's Pastoral Council - (4th Tuesday, 7 pm)

Young Adult Choir - This group of young and young at heart sings contemporary music for the 9:30 Mass every other week.   Practice is on Tuesday nights at 6 PM  at St. James.  Everyone is welcome.  For more information contact Mary Ester Camarillo.