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St. Mary Parish March 19 & 20, 2016

8343 Woolmarket Road, Biloxi, MS 39532

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

Website: www.stmarycc.net

Email: stmaryccbiloxi@bellsouth.net

Office Hours:

Mon - Thurs 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Fri 8:30-12:15

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

Mike/Elizabeth Lingenfelder 354-8377

CCD Coordinator

Lucy Peterson 392-8948

Edge® Coordinator

David Fayard 228-860-6215

Life Teen® Coordinator

Katherine Lingenfelder 860-5062

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

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.

“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

Patsy Atwell, Frank Brannan, Mary Buley, Amy Cagle,

Tootsie and Nickie Caivet, Clay Cheatman, Irene

Cleveland, Debra Cox, Delores Cox, Michael Cox Sr.,

Retta Cox, John Cruso Sr., Suzette Cruso, Barry Deshamp, Rebecca Diaz,

Retta Grace Dougharty, Donny Faerber, Chuck Gautreaux, Jane Glavan,

Arnie Gollot Sr., Jerry Gollot, Tony Gonzales, Dawn Harrison, David and

Pamela Harrison, Charlene Helmes, Michele Herman, Melba Ruth

Higginbotham, Robert Hill, Alice Hudson, David Insalaco, Jr., Diane

Insalaco, Mary Jane Keebler, Bobby Kostmayer, Kylie Krohn, Brandon

Ladner, Mariah Leger, Rosemarie Leger, Anthony Lenczewski, Joyce

Lewis, future Life Teen minister, Kirsten Logos, Amy McQueen, Tony

Migues, Cecil Montgomery, Patricia Murphy, Henry Oliver, Christina

Pelane, Madison Harper Perez, Edna Pharse, Mary Lou Porado,

Margaret Putman, Leo Richards, Cynthia Roberts, Savannah Ruddy, Nikki

Salinas, Missy Santa Cruz, Cecil Scoggins, Vincent Seib, Joe Seidule,

Patrick Sheehan, Judge Bruce Strong, Lindo M. Sullivan, Patricia A.

Sullivan, Wayne Sullivan, Elizabeth Tiblier, Wayne “Dago” Tiblier, Joan

Twohig, Loreena Vasilli, Fay Waltman, Dolores Wattigney, Wallace

Wescovich, Barbara White, Liz Willis, If you need to add someone to

the list, please contact the Parish Office.

Holy Mary, help those in need, give strength to the weak,

comfort the sorrowful, pray for God's people, assist the clergy, intercede

for religious. May all who seek your help experience your unfailing

protection. Amen.

Collection Report March 12 & 13, 2016

Regular Collection-$4120.51 St. Mary-St. Vincent Helpers-$1187.00

Children’s Collection-$2.25 Mass Intentions/Flowers-$120.00

Catholic Relief Services-$50.00 Easter Flowers/Masses-$195.00

Building Fund-see report in bulletin

Thank you for your stewardship!

BULLETIN

DEADLINE

WEDNESDAYS

9:00 AM

MASS INTENTIONS for March 19 - 27, 2016 Saturday March 19 5 PM †John E. Bertucci Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20 HOLY WEEK 8:30 AM †Janet Seidule 11 AM St. Mary 5 PM Life Teen Mass followed by Adoration/Benediction/Reconciliation at 6:15 PM Monday of Holy Week March 21 8 AM †Alverta Santa Cruz Tuesday of Holy Week March 22 8 AM †Diana Allard Wednesday of Holy Week March 23 6:30 PM †Peter and Elizabeth Wescovich Holy Thursday March 24 No 8 AM Mass 7 PM †Sharon and Bob Stein Good Friday March 25 7 AM Ecumenical Service at Woolmarket Baptist 12 Noon Stations and Soup Supper 3 PM Liturgy Holy Saturday March 26 7:15 PM New Fire 7:30 PM Easter Vigil Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord March 27 8:30 AM †Robert Bellman 11 AM St. Mary NO 5 PM LIFE TEEN MASS/LIFE NIGHT

DAILY READINGS for March 19 - 27, 2016

March 19 2Sm 7:4-16 Ps 89:2-29 Rom 4:13-22 Mt 1:16-24 Lk 2:41-51 St.

Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

March 20 Lk 19:28-40 Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-24 Phil 2:6-11 Lk 22:14-23:56

March 21 Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1-14 Jn 12:1-11

March 22 Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-17 Jn 13:21-38

March 23 Is 50:4-9 Ps 69:8-34 Mt 26:14-25

March 24 Is 61:1-9 Ps 89:21-27 Rv 1:5-8 Lk 4:16-21

March 25 Is 52:13-53:12 Ps 31:2-25 Heb 4:14-5:7 Jn 18:1-19:42

March 26 Gn 1:1-2:2 Ps 104:1-35

March 27 Acts 10:34-43 Ps 118:1-23 Col 3:1-4 Jn 20:1-9 Lk 24:1-12

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St. Mary Life Teen is on Facebook! Teens and parents, please request to join "St. Mary Woolmarket Life Teen" to stay up to date. Confirmation Classes *Confirmation Classes for the 10th grade will be from 7pm-8:30pm in the hall April 11th and April 18th *Confirmation Classes for the 11th grade will be from 7pm-8:30pm in the hall April 11th, April 18th, April 24th Life Teen Volunteers are needed for various aspects of the high school program. If interested in finding out more about one of the following please contact Katherine Lingenfelder: *Confirmation co-teacher *Food Coordinator *Core Team member *Fundraiser Coordinator Life Teen Life Night Schedule for Spring 2016 Parents, please save the dates below on your family calendar. *April 3, April 10th, April 17th, April 24th, May 1st Life Teen Food Signups Life Teen is in need of food for the spring semester for life nights. If you are interested in providing a meal please see the calendar above. Please email stmarylifeteenministry@gmail.com or contact Katherine Lingenfelder to sign up or find out more information. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church. Diocesan Youth Conference Scholarships Needed: St. Mary Life Teen has over 38 teens and chaperones registered for the conference and more adding each week! We could possibly be the largest group this year! We are in need of donations for several scholarships. If you are interested in sponsoring a teen for $200 or helping reduce the costs for a teen please contact Katherine Lingenfelder. This past weekend our Life Teen group joined youth from our diocese for the 39th Annual Diocese of Biloxi Youth Conference! It was a God filled weekend with community, service, confession, adoration, Mass, guest speakers, and so much more! They had a true Encounter with Christ! They had the largest group with 30 teens and 8 adults. Their gifts, talents and compassion were recognized this past weekend. Awards are given out each year and many are voted on by the youth groups from the diocese. This weekend there will be a table set up in the hall for you to stop by and see their hard work. They represented our parish well! Please keep them in your prayers, thank you for your support and dedication! They received the following Awards: Conference Book Cover Design-Micaela Valles, Conference T-Shirt Design-Micaela Valles, Top Convention Advertisement Award, Banner Award, Display Award Spirit of Convention Award, St. Timothy Award-Shelby Marin (This award is given to a high school senior that has gone above and beyond in their service to the parish and community as well as their dedicated faith life). Thank you to the Bertrand Family, Riojas Family, Prentiss Family, Knights of Columbus and all those that provided food during the conference this past weekend. It was delicious!

Edge Calendar January-May 2016 Meets on Wednesday Nights from 7:00pm-7:55pm in Murray Hall *April 6th, April 13th, April 20th, April 27th, *May 4th David Fayard is the current Edge Coordinator. Please contact him if you have any questions or would like to help with the program. 228-860-6215 The Edge email is stmaryedgeministry@gmail.com and the Edge Facebook page is St. Mary Woolmarket EDGE. The Life Teen and Edge Instagram is #STMARYWOOLMARKET be sure to follow us for pictures from events! Edge is in need of snacks for each of their meetings. If you would be willing to provide snacks, please see the sign-up sheet in the back of the church.

IMPORTANT INFO AND UPCOMING EVENTS

●ALL PARISHIONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING BELLS FROM

HOME FOR THE EASTER VIGIL.

●NEW The Diocese of Biloxi requires background checks of all clergy,

employees and volunteers 18 years and older who have contact with

minors and with those individuals who habitually lack or have impaired use of

reason. New background checks must be done, even if you’ve had one in the

past, on anyone who meets the above criteria. Background checks will be

repeated every three to five years. You will find the background check packets

on the tables at both doors of the church. Please return the consent form and

direct any questions to the Parish Office as soon as possible.

●NEW YEARLY STATEMENTS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY SENT

OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR YEARLY STATEMENT, PLEASE LET

THE PARISH OFFICE KNOW AND IT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU.

●NEW 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. The Mass Intention Book for

2016 is filling up quickly. If you had masses and/or flowers from 2015 that you

would like to recur in 2016, please submit the information to the parish office.

●NEW Our Prayer List in the bulletin has been refreshed. Please let the

Parish Office know of anyone you need to add to the list. Thank you.

●There are still St. Mary Parish Cookbooks available. If you would like one,

please contact the Parish Office.

●We are in need of volunteers for the following ministries at all the Masses:

Lector, Altar Server, and Extra-ordinary Minister of Holy

Communion. If you are interested please contact the parish office.

●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!

●Upcoming Second Collections:

March 26 & 27 Operation Rice Bowl

●Altar Society Cleaning Schedule:

Team 5 Thursday March 24

Team 6 Saturday April 2

Team 7 Thursday April 7

●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 col-lection basket or to the Parish Office.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The next New Building Committee Meeting will be Mon, April 11th at 6:30PM

Mar 20 K of C Blood Drive Life Teen Mass followed by an Adoration/

Benediction/Reconciliation Service at 6:15 PM.

March 25 Good Friday 2nd Collection Holy Land

March 26 Holy Saturday 2nd Collection Operation Rice Bowl

March 27 Easter Sunday NO CCD/LIFE TEEN MASS/LIFE NIGHT

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. Contact information can be obtained through the office or Deacon Pickich. Those currently homebound, hospitalized or in nursing homes: Melba Ruth Higginbotham Irene McCormack Beverly Normand Margaret Putman Shirley Puzz Elizabeth Tiblier Eula May Trahan Richard Whiteside

St. Mary Catholic Church Weekly Campaign Report

NEW CHURCH CAMPAIGN REPORT

Week Ending

3/18/16

$$ Pledged

$392,270.00

ONGOING AND UPCOMING COLLECTIONS CATHOLIC SHARING APPEAL

The second chapter of Paul’s letter to the Philippians contains one of the most moving and beautiful sketches of Christ’s mission and person. Our purpose is to imitate his actions by caring for and helping others. Supporting the needs of others through the Catholic Sharing Appeal helps us participate in the mission of Christ.

OPERATION RICE BOWL HUNGERING TO BUILD COMMUNITY

We follow Jesus this week on our Lenten journey as he enters Jerusalem, a community he knew well. CRS Rice Bowl asks us to prayerfully enter into our own communities, to find those who are hungry and thirsty, those who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we encounter in our daily lives?

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION Pope Francis has asked our parish to support Christians in the Holy Land. Through the Good Friday Collection, you join with Catholics around the world to stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace in a troubles land. In these challenging times in the Middle East, your support means that our church will conduct parish ministry, provide Catholic education, feed the hungry, build housing for Christians, maintain shrines and operate refugee centers in the Holy Land. Christians, along with all of the clergy and religious who serve in the Holy Land, will deeply appreciate your prayers and financial help! The political, religious and military challenges in the Holy Land are more complex than ever. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. Our parish will support Christians in the Holy Land through the Good Friday Collection, as requested by Pope Francis. Like Simon of Cyrene, you can help carry the cross under very difficult circumstances in the Holy Land. PLEASE BE GENEROUS! For more info about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-Friday.

Women's Cursillo April 7-10, 2016 The Cursillo weekend is for Catholics who are looking to enrich their faith and prayer life, as well as learn how to live a life of fullness in grace. For

more info contact Dale Dorcik @ 228-365-4057

Vocations Chalice Program If you would be interested in helping to create a Vocations Chalice Program for our parish please contact Katherine Lingenfelder for more information.

Please join us for a special Adoration/Benediction/Reconciliation Service on Palm Sunday, March 20th from 6:15-7:30.

I am not sure how many of you have participated in a Life Teen Adoration Service but I can tell you it can be an amazing, uplifting and cleansing experience. Last year I have wanted to give all of our parishioners an opportunity to experience the awesome power of God’s grace and mercy through one of these special services. We had a great turnout and hope to have even more of you join us this year. Father Dominic will start off our service with Benediction and Exposition of the Holy Eucharist. Father Dominic and other priests will be available for confession. A special guest will lead us through prayer and reflection and our Life teen band will lead us through adoration and worship though music. What better way to prepare our hearts, minds and souls for Holy Week then to spend time with our Lord in repentance, prayer, reflection, and adoration? We hope that you will join us and welcome you to invite anyone you may know to join us as well!!! I am looking forward to spending a beautiful evening with you all! God Bless- Cherie

Children's choir will practice Wednesday, March 23rd from 5:15-6:00 in the church. They will sing Easter Sunday at the 11:00 AM Mass.

39th Annual Diocese of Biloxi Youth Conference