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4048 Popps Ferry Road

D’Iberville, MS 39540

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228-392-9618

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St. Mary Parish

December 3 & 4, 2016

8343 Woolmarket Road, Biloxi, MS 39532

Office: (228) 392-1999 Fax: 392-4552

Website: www.stmarycc.net

NEW Email: stmarybiloxi@att.net

Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Fri 8:30-12:15

“Providing Peace of mind...at Home”

13109 Shriners Blvd., Suite B

Biloxi, MS 39532

(228) 207-2515

www.salushomecarems.com

Owners

Gary Barton, Jr. - Parishioner

Bryan Boudreaux

BULLETIN DEADLINE

WEDNESDAYS

9:00 AM

PLEASE NOTE that Saint

Mary has a new email

address:

stmarybiloxi@att.net

MASS INTENTIONS for December 3 - 11, 2016 Saturday December 3 5 PM †Thomas Casarella Second Sunday of Advent December 4 8:30 AM †Joyce Ryals 11 AM St. Mary 5 PM †Webster Lee Monday December 5 8 AM Monsignor’s Intention Tuesday December 6 8 AM †Grace Fullam Sprague Wednesday December 7 6:30 PM †Bob and Shannon Stein Thursday Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8 AM Monsignor’s Intention 12:15 PM St. Mary Friday December 9 8 AM †Mark Martina Saturday December 10 5 PM †Fay Waltman Third Sunday of Advent December 11 8:30 AM †Robert Bellman 11 AM Janet Seidule 5 PM St. Mary

13066 Shriners Blvd. Suite F

Biloxi, MS 39532

228-392-5355

Medicine you need. A pharmacy you can trust.

Serving the Woolmarket area since 2000.

DAILY READINGS for December 3 - 11 , 2016 Dec 3 Is 30:19-26 Ps 147:1-6 Mt 9:35-10:8 Dec 4 Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-17 Rom 15:4-9 Mt 3:1-12 Dec 5 Is 35:1-10 Ps 85:9-14 Lk 5:17-26 Dec 6 Is 40:1-11 Ps 96:1-13 Mt 18:12-14 Dec 7 Is 40:25-31 Ps 103:1-10 Mt 11:28-30 Dec 8 Gn 3:9-20 Ps 98:1-4 Eph 1:3-12 Lk 1:26-38 Dec 9 Is 48:17-19 Ps 1:1-6 Mt 11:16-19 Dec 10 Sir 48:1-11 Ps 80:2-19 Mt 17:9-13 Dec 11 Is 35:1-10 Ps 146:6-10 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 11:2-11

Pastor Rev. Msgr. Dominick Fullam, JCL,VG

Emergencies 392-7500 /363-9283

Deacons

Al Stockert 731-2747

Gerald Pickich 861-6581

Parish Office

Marcie Kearns 392-1999 / 363-9283

Music Director

Cherie Prentiss 365-4017

RCIA Coordinators

Jim and Martha Liston 228-273-1737

CCD Coordinator

Lucy Peterson 280-8656

Edge® Coordinator

Matthew Johnson 251-751-8571

Life Teen® Coordinator

Matthew Johnson 251-751-8571

Pastoral Council

Thad Anderson 341-6054

Finance Council

Tina Perkins 392-2991

Dr. Richard Schmidt 392-6891

Knights of Columbus

Jason Saucier 228-365-3080

MASS SCHEDULE:

Weekdays: M, T, Th, F 8 am Wed 6:30 pm

Weekends: Saturday 5 pm Confession: 4:30 PM

Sunday 8:30 am, 11 am 5 pm Life Teen® Mass

Adoration: 1st Friday of every month 8:30 AM

The Holy Rosary: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30 AM

Mass Intentions If you would like Mass said in memory of someone or have a special intention, please call or stop by the office. Altar Flowers To place flowers at the tabernacle for a memorial or special occasion, please use the Altar flowers Request Book at the back of the church and/or call the office. Arrangements are $25. Make checks payable to “St. Mary Flower Fund”. Sacrament of Matrimony Couples must be registered/active members of parish for at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. Call the office to set up an appt. Sacrament of Baptism Expectant parents, please call Deacon Al Stockert to set up an appt. for Baptismal preparation. Homebound Ministries If you know someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, contact Deacon Gerald or Deacon Al.

Flowers at tabernacle in

loving remembrance of

Elaine Bosarge

St. Patrick Catholic High School Raffle

We are having a raffle of $7500 cash given in increments throughout the

school year. We will continue with weekly $100 drawings and monthly

$500 drawings through May 2017. Tickets are $20. and names stay in

the drawing even if you win.

Proceeds will benefit athletics and student activities such as robotics here

at St. Patrick. Tickets may be purchased from the school office or any

student. For more information, call (228) 702-0500.

St. Mary Catholic Church Weekly Campaign Report

As of 12/02/16 $548,757.00

Collection Report November 26 & 27, 2016

Regular Collection-$4521.75 St. Mary-St. Vincent Helpers-$270.00

Children’s Collection-$ Mass Intentions/Flowers-$

New Church Building Fund-$6182.00 Thanksgiving-$105.00

SVdeP Pharmacy-$200.00 Thank you for your stewardship!

Prayer for Vocations

Loving God, How awesome are your ways! Through

your abundant love you bless us with gifts that can

make our world holy and just. Dwell deep in our

hearts that we may know how to share these gifts.

Inspire many to respond generously to your call to

service in the Church. May the fire of your love direct

us on our journey that we may act justly, love tenderly

and walk humbly with you. We give you the praise

and honor now and forever. Amen.

FORMED is an exciting new gateway to the best teaching videos and

books to deepen your relationship with Christ and His Church. All in one

place. Accessible on most smart phones, tablets and computers. 1. Go to

Formed.org. 2. Scroll down to ‘submit code’. M39AGR 3. Create your

profile. 4. Submit. You can then use all the FORMED resources!

IMPORTANT INFO AND UPCOMING EVENTS

●The Knights of Columbus will have their Monthly Business Meeting on

Monday, December 5th at 6:30 PM in Murray Hall.

●THERE WILL BE NO CCD OR LIFE TEEN ON THE

FOLLOWING DATES: December 18th and 25th, and January 1st.

●Saint Mary has a new email address: stmarybiloxi@att.net

●Mass Intentions and flowers are not automatically carried over year

to year. If you would like masses and flowers for the following year, you

must let the Parish Office know at the end of each year.

●Pot Luck/Birthday Dinner Please join us the first Saturday of every

month at 6 PM as we honor those that have a birthday within that month.

Bring a dish to pass. Everyone is welcome!

●Saint Mary Card Ministry We would like to reach out to those that are

in nursing homes, homebound and hospitals. If you know of anyone not

able to make Mass due to any of these circumstances, please let the

Parish Office know. There are cards in the back of the church available

for you to send to these parishioners. Those currently homebound,

hospitalized or in nursing homes: Melba Ruth Higginbotham, Irene

McCormack, Beverly Normand, Margaret Putman, Shirley Puzz, Joe

Seidule, Eula May Trahan, Richard Whiteside

●Upcoming Second Collections:

December 3 & 4 SVdeP Pharmacy

December 10 & 11 Retired Religious

Your donation works for aging religious. “I read that roughly 95 percent

of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious aid senior religious,” a

donor writes. “That’s wonderful when we truly want our donations to

work.” Your gift works for elderly religious by helping to furnish

medications, nursing care, and more. Please support next week’s

collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, and give to those who

have given a lifetime.

●Altar Society Cleaning Schedule:

Team 2 Saturday December 10

Team 3 Thursday December 15

Team 4 Friday December 23

Team 5 Thursday December 29

●When making payments to St. Mary for the New Church Building Fund

or the Donated Items, please designate these in the memo line of your

check so that your payment goes to the appropriate fund. For the

Donated Items, please designate the item number on the memo line as

well. Thank you.

●NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS We are happy that you attended Mass with us. Let us know how we may serve you. Parish registration forms can be found in the back of the church and returned in the collection basket or to the Parish Office.

Angel Tree Info

The Angel Tree has been set up in the back of the church.

Please make sure to sign the book if you take a tag. All

items need to be dropped off in Murray Hall by

December 11th. Taking a tag off the tree will ensure that a

child in need receives Christmas presents this year. Thanks you for

helping with this crucial ministry!

Thank you to those who donated in order for

candidates to receive bibles! God bless you for

your generosity!

The Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes began September

13th. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, learning

more about the Catholic Church or receiving the sacraments as an adult, then

please join us! For more info call Jim or Martha Liston at 228-273-1737.

Please pray for: Hud. Allison, Ashley Anderson, Patsy Atwell, Dillon

Bullock, Byron Boyden, Mary Buley, Tootsie Caivet, Clay Cheatman, Irene

Cleveland, Carlton Collier, Kathy Comstock, Debra Cox, Delores Cox,

Michael Cox Sr., Retta Cox, John Cruso Sr., Suzette Cruso, Kian Davis,

Linda Davis, Barry Deshamp, Rebecca Diaz, Retta Grace Dougharty, Donny

Faerber, J. J. Foley, Chuck Gautreaux, Jane Glavan, Arnie Gollot Sr., Tony

Gonzales, The Gore Family, Ann Hablitzel, Dawn Harrison, David and

Pamela Harrison, Doris Havard, Charlene Helmes, Michele Herman, Melba

Ruth Higginbotham, Patsy Higginbotham, Herbert Hitt, Alice Hudson, David

Insalaco, Jr., Diane Insalaco, Mary Ann Jarmon, Mary Jane Keebler, Connie

Keegan, Lee Keegan, Gene Kifer, Kylie Krohn, Brandon Ladner, Lily Lancon,

Mariah Leger, Rosemarie Leger, Anthony Lenczewski, Joyce Lewis,

Katherine Lingenfelder, Kirsten Logos, Crystal Lupo, Jace Matthews, Janice

McGatha, Amy McQueen, Tony Migues, Cecil Montgomery, Patricia Murphy,

Cynthia Nolan, Henry Oliver, Christina Pelane, Madison Harper Perez, Jesse

Perkins, Edna Pharse, Mary Lou Porado, Margaret Putman, Gloria Quave,

Tammy Randazzo, Leo Richards, Cynthia Roberts, Shannon Ross, Nikki

Salinas, Vincent Seib, Joe Seidule, Samantha Sharpe, Lacy Sibley, Sam

Sibley, Susie Sibley, Judge Bruce Strong, Trevor Sullivan, Mike Supple,

Darrell Tatum, Sharen Torres, Joan Twohig, Linda Valestro, Loreena Vasilli,

Martin Vickers, Chad Vuyvoich, Elizabeth Wade, T.J. Wade, Dolores

Wattigney, Wallace Wescovich, Barbara White, Liz Willis, Wanda Wilson

Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our

community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering

may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you

close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast

spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so

join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus

who healed those who believed. Amen.

Stay informed; request to join our Facebook group:

"StM Life Teen"

December

Sun Dec 4th--Life Night Advent 6 PM

Sun Dec 11th Christmas Party

Thurs Dec 15th Margaritaville Spirit Night (March for Life)

Sun Dec 18th No Life Night ( Enjoy Time w/ Your Family)

Sun Dec 25th No Life Night (Enjoy Time w/ Your Family)

Sun Jan 1st No Life Night (Enjoy Time w/ Your Family)

Confirmation

---Confirmation classes will resume in January----

Updated event schedule to come soon!

Prayer for Advent

Father Almighty,

As we prepare to celebrate the coming of the Incarnate Word

promised by the prophets of long ago, may we await him with

the hope for a world free from hatred and division, a world replete

with your love. Father, we pray that the lights from the Advent

wreath will remind us of the Light of the World who

chases the darkness from our hearts. Help us to open our hearts,

our homes and our family to your peace. And, with such peace,

may we act as modern-day prophets, reminding ourselves and

encouraging others to “Prepare the way of the Lord!” AMEN

In an effort to promote parish living we

have an opportunity to order spirit

jerseys for this winter season coming

up! Spirit Jerseys will be available in

sizes XS-2XL. Color of the jersey is

called "blue moon" and will read SAINT

MARY Woolmarket, MS on the back.

Our goal is to have these in before

Christmas! Deadline to sign up to order

these is Nov 20th and deadline to pay

for order is Nov 27th. There will be a

printed out sign up sheet in the back of

the church on cork board! If you have

any questions contact Arielle Palady or

Lindsey Martin!

St. Mary Christmas Pot Luck Dinner and Sneaky Santa

Please join us tonight, Saturday, after Vigil

for our Saint Mary Annual Christmas Pot Luck Dinner and Sneaky Santa.

Dear parents,

Our Children’s Christmas Program is approaching. Last year we had over

twenty children participate. The program is so much fun to prepare for. There

are very few lines to learn, fun and energetic songs to sing, and a few simple

dance moves to go with them. There are also many opportunities for children

to sing solos or have speaking parts if they so choose. The program is open to

children from 3 - 12 years old. The program will be performed on Sunday,

December18th at 3:00 p.m. and there will be a dress rehearsal/performance on

Thursday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. We will have about 6-7 other practices

in preparation of the performance. Our first practice is on Monday, November

28th from 5:15-6:30p.m. in the church. A full list of practices is below. Please

encourage your child to help us tell the story of Jesus’ birth. It will be a

wonderful experience for them and a great opportunity for you to see your child

shine.

Sincerely,

Cherie Prentiss

365-4017

Practice Schedule

Monday, December 5th 5:15-6:30 Church

Wednesday, December 7th 5:15-6:15 Church

Saturday, December 10th 5:00-7:30 Murray Hall (Dinner will be provided from

6:00-6:30) ***very important practice

Monday, December 12th 5:30-7:00 Murray Hall ***very important practice

Wednesday, December 14th 5:15-6:30 Murray Hall (if needed)

Thursday, December 15th 6:00 Dress Rehearsal / 5:30 Call/ Murray Hall ***

Mandatory dress rehearsal*** family and friends invited to attend

Sunday, December 18th 3:00 Christmas Program Performance / 2:30 Call/

Murray Hall

You’re invited!

Saint Mary Annual Children’s Christmas Program

Sunday, December 18 3 PM

A magical musical performance that tells the story of Jesus’ birth

Please come to support the youth of our parish!

Christmas Poinsettias and

Christmas Mass Remembrance

envelopes are available now in the

church. Suggested donation for each is

$10. Please fill out an envelope and drop

it in the collection basket. The

Remembrance envelopes will be placed

on the altar during Christmas week and a

list of those who donated for poinsettias

and mass remembrances will appear in

the Christmas bulletin.