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(228) 392-2991

4048 Popps Ferry Road

D’Iberville, MS 39540

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D’Iberville, MS

228-392-9618

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St. Mary Parish

December 17 & 18, 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 17 - 25, 2016 Saturday Dec 17 5 PM †Frances and Larry Mason Fourth Sunday of Advent Dec 18 8:30 AM St. Mary 11 AM †Aline Toche 5 PM †Felix Arceneaux Monday December 19 8 AM †Mark Martino, Sr. Tuesday December 20 8 AM †Grace Fullam Sprague Wednesday December 21 6:30 PM †Thomas Ory, Jr. Thursday December 22 8 AM †Diana Allard Friday December 23 8 AM †Margaret Eschussan Saturday December 24 Christmas Eve 4 PM St. Mary 6 PM †Robert Lee Smith Sunday December 25 The Nativity of the Lord 9 AM 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.

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

Scott Thomas Firth

St. Mary Catholic Church Weekly Campaign

Report

As of 12/16/16 $548,757.00

Collection Report December 10 & 11, 2016

Regular Collection-$4479.58

St. Mary-St. Vincent Helpers-$165.00

Cookbooks-$30.00

Mass Intentions/Flowers-$85.00

Christmas Masses-$

New Church Building Fund-$7311.00

Christmas Flowers-$470.00

SVdeP Pharmacy-$

Thank you for your stewardship!

Saturday December 31 New Year’s Eve

5 PM

Sunday January 1 New Year’s Day

8:30 AM and 11 AM No 5 PM Mass

Saint Mary Catholic Church Quick Registration Form

Head of Household:________________________________ Birthdate:________

Spouse:_____________________________Birthdate:________

Children’s Names:__________________________________ Birthdate:_________

___________________________________ Birthdate:_________

___________________________________ Birthdate:_________

Address:___________________________________________________

City:_______________________ State:_________________ Zip:_____________

Home Phone:____________________□unlisted/private

Cell Phone:________________________ □unlisted/private

Email:_____________________________________________________________

Please check all that apply:

□New Registration

□I would like Offertory Envelopes.

□I am interested in volunteer opportunities within the Parish.

THIS FORM CAN BE DROPPED IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR DROPPED OFF AT THE OFFICE.

IMPORTANT INFO AND UPCOMING EVENTS

●NEW Our Prayer List in the bulletin will be refreshed at the start of

2017. Please let the Parish Office know of anyone you need to remove

or have remain on the list. Thank you.

●NEW 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.

●THERE WILL BE NO CCD OR LIFE TEEN ON THE FOLLOWING

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

●NEW Thank you for your extreme generosity in helping ensure

children receive greatly needed items this Christmas through the Angel

Tree!

●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:

Thank you for supporting senior religious. A sister from Indiana writes,

“Because of your kindness, our elderly sisters will have the comfort,

security, and joy of living out their remaining years here in their home.

You truly honor them and their many years of service by your

generosity.” Religious across the United States offer sincere thanks for

your generosity to last week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for

Religious.

January 7 & 8 Aged and Infirm Priests

January 21 & 22 Church in Latin America and Saltillo Mission

January 28 & 29 St. Mary-St. Vincent Helpers

●Altar Society Cleaning Schedule:

Team 4 Friday December 23

Team 5 Thursday December 29

●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. ●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!

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.

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.

Please pray for: Hud. Allison, Ashley Anderson, Debora Batchelor, 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, Sal Domino, Mary Donlin, 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, Michele Herman, Melba Ruth Higginbotham,

Patsy Higginbotham, Herbert Hitt, Alice Hudson, David Insalaco, Jr., Diane

Insalaco, Mary Ann Jarmon, Mike Johnson, Connie Keegan, Lee Keegan,

Gene Kifer, Kylie Krohn, Brandon Ladner, Lily Lancon, Mariah Leger,

Rosemarie Leger, Anthony Lenczewski, Joyce Lewis, Katherine Lingenfelder,

Kirsten Logos, Cristal Lupo, Jace Matthews, Irene McCormick, 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, Michael Sicuro, Judge Bruce Strong, Jimmy Taylor,

Trevor Sullivan, Mike Supple, Darrell Tatum, Sharen Torres, Joan Twohig,

Linda Valestro, Martin Vickers, Chad Vuyvoich, Elizabeth Wade, T.J. Wade,

Helen Warfield, 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"

Juniors & Seniors, just a reminder- there are still spots open for the

upcoming Search Retreat, January 13, 2017, 7:00 PM - January 15,

2017 See link below for more details.

http://www.biloxidiocese.org/ events/search-retreat-weekend

March for Life forms (notarized) were due this past Wednesday 12/7.

Please get these to me asap!

Prayer for Advent

Lord Jesus, you alone can satisfy the deepest longings

of the human heart.

Through baptism, you have claimed us for yourself, but too

often we live as if we belong only to ourselves.

May this season of Advent remind us that you have blessed

us, so that, in gratitude, we may live the gospel more

faithfully.

As we prepare to celebrate the miracle of your Incarnation,

may we attend to the needs of our suffering

brothers and sisters,

the body of Christ in our midst. Amen.

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.

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!

Special thanks to all the children for giving up their time

and talent to celebrate the birth of Jesus and to the families who brought their children and helped out!

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.

DAILY READINGS for December 17 - 25, 2016 Dec 17 Gn 49:2-10 Ps 72:3-17 Mt 1:1-17 Dec 18 Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-6 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 18-24 Dec 19 Jgs 13:2-25 Ps 71:3-17 Lk 1:5-15 Dec 20 Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-6 Lk 1:26-38 Dec 21 Sg 2:8-14 Ps 33:2-21 Lk 1:39-45 Dec 22 1Sm 1:24-28 1Sm 2:1-8 Lk 1:46-56 Dec 23 Mal 3:1-24 Ps 25:4-14 Lk 1:57-66 Dec 24 2Sm 7:1-16 Ps 89:2-29 Lk 1:67-79 Dec 25 Is 9:1-6 Ps 96:1-13 Ti 2:11-14 Lk 2:1-14

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift for a

coworker, a secret Santa gift? How about one of our

St. Mary cookbooks? We still have some available.

$10. Contact the parish office to get your copy.

Congratulations to

Brandy Nehlig

on receiving her Doctorate Degree

from Texas Tech!

Fulfillment: The Fourth Sunday of Advent

On this Sunday we rejoice at the good news of the Incarnation.

“Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor

with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you

shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most

High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he

will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of this kingdom there will be no

end.” (Luke 1:30-33)

Family Advent Activity: Spend Time at the Crib -

Encourage each member of your family to spend some quiet time in prayer

near the Nativity scene at home or in your parish. What does the manger

teach us? How could God allow his Son to be born in a stable? Give thanks

for the gift of Christ and the joy of the Christmas season to come.

Reflect: How might we be better witnesses, like the angels, to God’s love

for us in Christ?