Tina Perkins, CPA, P.A.

(228) 392-2991

4048 Popps Ferry Road

D’Iberville, MS 39540

Put your spiritual faith in God and your

financial faith in us.

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Impressions Salon

10278 Gorenflo Rd.

Suite D

D’Iberville, MS

228-392-9618

Office or Retail Space

Available

10278 Gorenflo Road

D’Iberville, MS 39540

Danny and Brenda Moran

228-297-0957

St. Mary Parish December 9 & 10, 2017

8343 Woolmarket Road, Biloxi, MS 39532

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

Website: www.stmarycc.net

Email: stmarybiloxi@yahoo.com

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

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

Thad Anderson 228-341-6054

Mass Intentions If you would like Mass said in memory of someone or have a special intention, please call or stop by the office. Sanctuary Flowers To place flowers in the sanctuary for a memorial or special occasion, please use the Flowers Request Book at the back of the church and/or call the office. Arrangements are $30. 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.

Collection Report Nov 25 & 26, 2017

Regular Collection-$6377.00

St. Mary-St. Vincent Helpers-$129.00

Mass Intentions/Flowers-$780.00

Children’s Offering-$4.00

New Church Building Fund-$3559.00

Votive Candles-$

All Souls-$25.00

SVdeP Pharmacy-$1456.00

Hall Rental-$150.00

Thank you for your stewardship!

Saint Mary Catholic Church Quick Registration Form

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□New Registration

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

MASS INTENTIONS for December 9 - 17, 2017 Saturday December 9 5 PM †Larry and Frances Mason Second Sunday of Advent December 10 8:30 AM St. Mary 11 AM †Fay Waltman 5 PM †Webster Lee Monday December 11 8 AM (L)unborn child of Diane Johnson Tuesday December 12 8 AM †Peter Dileo Wednesday December 13 6:30 PM (L)Brenda Sargent Thursday December 14 8 AM Holy Souls in Purgatory Friday December 15 8 AM Monsignor’s Intention Saturday December 16 5 PM †Robert Lee Smith Third Sunday of Advent December 17 8:30 AM †Robert Bellman 11 AM †Aline Toche 5 PM St. Mary

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

●New Parishioners and Visitors - We are happy that you attended Mass with us. Let us know how we

may serve you. The above form can be returned in the collection basket or to the Parish Office.

Flowers on the altar

in honor of

those affected by

the wildfires

in California

DAILY READINGS for December 9 - 17, 2017

Dec 9 Is 30:19-26 Ps 147:1-6 Mt 9:35-10:1-8

Dec 10 Is 40:1-11 Ps 85:9-14 2Pt 3:8-14

Dec 11 Is 35:1-10 Ps 85:9-14 Lk 5:17-26

Dec 12 Zec 2:14-17 Jdt 13:18-19 Lk 1:26-38

Dec 13 Is 40:25-31 Ps 103:1-10 Mt 11:28-30

Dec 14 Is 41:13-20 Ps 145:1-13 Mt 11:11-15

Dec 15 Is 48:17-19 Ps 1:1-6 Mt 11:16-19

Dec 16 Sir 48:1-11 Ps 80:2-19 Mt 17:9-13

Dec 17 Is 61:1-11 Lk 1:46-54 1Thes 5:16-24 Jn 1:6-28

Attention: We are in need of a conference table for the Alvin Williams room. If anyone has an appropriately-sized table they are willing to donate, please contact the Parish Office. ●NEW: Saint Mary needs your talent! If you play guitar, bass or other instrument, please call Thad at 396-4602. ●Upcoming Second Collections: Dec 9 & 10 Retired Religious Dec 23 & 24 St. Mary-Saint Vincent Helpers ●LOOKING AHEAD: (This list is highlights only) December 10 All Angel Tree items need to be in Murray Hall ●FORMED is an exciting gateway to the best teaching videos and books to deepen your relationship with Christ and His Church. IT IS A FREE RESOURCE FOR ALL PARISHIONERS! 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. ●Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8 AM 1st Sunday of every month. ●There are 4 flower bouquets available each weekend for honor and memorial designation. These larger bouquets are $30. If you would like to purchase one, please fill out the “Flower Book” in the back of the church or let the Parish Office know. ●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. ●Deadline for bulletin submissions is Wednesday mornings at 9 AM.

Children's Choir is open to kids 4-12 years old. We practice 2 times a month on Wednesdays from 5:15-6:00 and sing one Sunday at the 11:00 mass.

Ashley Anderson, Carol Bacica, Allison Badurak, Jason Bates and Family, Mary Baugh, Joan Belote, Tee Bergeron, Misty Bishop, Rhonda Borries, Ann Boyden, Byron Boyden, Stacy Boyer, Regina Bressler, Sieg Bressler, Frank Broussard Jr. , Darryl Brown, Belinda Brown, Charles Brown, Mary Buley, Tootsie Caillvet, Clay Cheatman, Irene Cleveland, Kathy Comstock, Kay

Conn, Frank Connolly, Anna Belle Cox, Debra Cox, Delores Cox, Michael Cox, Wilda Creech, Suzette Cruso, Linda Davis, Paul Davis, Sharon Denoux, Keith Derouen, Barry Deshamp, Julian Peter DiGeorge, Tommy Dimitry Jr., David Dobson, David Dominick, Georgia Bellais Dominick, Leah Dutil, Bobby Eleuterius, Pat Everett Sr, Annette and James Fairley, Bill and Connie Fessler, J.J. Foley, Grady Ford, Jeremy Forhan, Chuck Gautreaux, Marlyn and Johnnie Gilbert, Parker Goldsmith, Tony Gonzales, Paul Gooch, Audrey Grady, George Gunning IV, Lisa Hall, Therese Hanna, Dawn Harrison, David and Pamela Harrison, Renee Hebert, Holly Hicks, Patsy Higginbotham, Diane Insalaco, Mary Ann Jarmon, Deborah Johnson, Mike Johnson, Dala Jones, Fran Jones, Mary Jane Kebbler, Paul Kortes, Carl Kuluz, Brandon Ladner, Vicki Ladnier, Nancy Landrum, Anthony Lenczewski, Kirsten Logos, Julie Bradley Long, Cristal Lupo, Amber Massey, Irene McCormick, Renee McDaniel, the Melasecca family, Lewie Vincent Merrill, Joe Messa, Ashley Migues, Tony Migues, Claudia Miller, Joe Miller, Cecil Montgomery, Ellen Montoya, Toni Mosley, Larry Nelson, Cynthia Nolan, Vivian Nolan, Ronnie Norton, Henry Oliver Jr., Julie Oliver, Shirley Paulk, Pat Peresich, Mary Lou Porado, Adeline Powers, Shirley Puzz, Rodney Quave, Claire Reed, Mark Reese, Leo Richards, Christina Roberts, Cynthia Roberts, Mary Dell Rosetti, Cynthia Russell, Nikki Salinas, Brenda Sargent, David Scaccia, the Scannell family, Vincent Seib, Joe Seidule, Maggie Smith, Adrienne Spear, Pete Stanovich, Betty and Henry Steiner, Jeff Stockert, Stevie and Paulette Strayham/Stephanie Strayham Baker, Trevor Sullivan, Mike Supple, Jimmy Taylor, Wayne “Dago” Tiblier, Rosie Trebotich, Kathy Tudor, Joan Twohig, Linda Valestro, Etta Mae Verbeke, Garrett Vincent, Elizabeth Wade, T.J. Wade, Dolores Wattigney, Lori Webb, Steven Welch, Wallace Wescovich, Carol West, Leigha West, Yasuko Wieck, Liz Willis

Altar Servers - ~Saturday, December 16, 5:00 p.m. Keegan Cuevas Sunday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. Jimmy and Briana Robinson Sunday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. Layla Prentiss and Kaitlyn Logos ~Saturday, December 23, 5:00 p.m. Keegan Cuevas Sunday, December 24, 9:00 a.m. Bill Fessler and Albert Ott Sunday, December 24, 4:00 p.m. Layk Roundtree and Brianna Robinson Sunday, December 24, 6:00 p.m. Kaitlyn and Khloe Logos ~Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 9:00 a.m. Bill Fessler and Robert Wescovich ~Saturday, December 30, 5:00 pm. Mary Easterling Sunday, December 31, 8:30 a.m. Robert and Vicki Wescovich Sunday, December 31, 11:00 a.m. Maya and Layla Prentiss ~New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 9:00 a.m. Robert and Vicki Wescovich

Lectors - ~Saturday, December 16, 5:00 p.m. Kay Mihelich Sunday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. Tracy Bertrand Sunday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. Kirsten Logos ~Saturday, December 23, 5:00 p.m. John Cruso Sunday, December 24, 9:00 a.m. Patrick Chubb Sunday, December 24, 4:00 p.m.. Kelly Roundtree Sunday, December 24, 6:00 p.m. Suellen Radich ~Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 9:00 a.m. Patrick Chubb ~Saturday, December 30, 5:00 pm. Joyce Lewis Sunday, December 31, 8:30 a.m. Gary Barton Sunday, December 31, 11:00 a.m. Suellen Radich ~New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 9:00 a.m. Patrick Chubb Extraordinary Ministers - ~Saturday, December 16, 5:00 p.m. Joyce Lewis, Shane Jones, John and Nellie Cruso Sunday, December 17, 8:30 a.m. Sam Orr, Vickie Barton, Lucy Peterson, Joey and Diana Paffe Sunday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. Suellen Radich, Melissa Logos, Martha and Jim Liston, Elizabeth Lingenfelder ~Saturday, December 23, 5:00 p.m. Dakota McDaniel, Jack Harrison, Darrel and Rebecca Diaz Sunday, December 24, 9:00 a.m. Clay Daniels, Sal, Traci, and Jonathan Barientos, Jack Harrison ~Sunday, December 24, 4 p.m. Joey and Diana Paffe, Vickie Barton, Clay Daniels, Cheryl Robinson Sunday, December 24, 6:00 p.m. Melissa Logos, Dakota McDaniel, Elsie Raymond, Yvonne Husley ~Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 9:00 a.m. Lucy Peterson, Carolan Anderson, Cory Peterson, Saturday, December 30, 5:00 pm. Theresa Whiteside, Sandy Firth, John and Nellie Cruso Sunday, December 31, 8:30 a.m. Cory Peterson, Emily Cloud Sunday, December 31, 11:00 a.m. Barbara Robichaeux, ~Monday, New Year’s Day, January 1, 9:00 a.m. Lucy Peterson

MARCH FOR LIFE 2018 - The world's largest PRO-LIFE event will be held January 17-20 in Washington DC. There are still a few spots open, so if you would like to take part in this powerful and life-affirming event, please contact Matt Johnson.

March For Life- Life Teen Newk's Night December 13th, Wednesday from 5-8pm

Like to cook? Life Teen is looking for volunteers to provide a homemade meal for the youth on Sunday nights. Also, volunteers are needed for clean-up (re-arrange tables/chairs and take down props) at the close of each Life Teen night. If you are interested in helping Life Teen, please contact Barbara Robicheaux @ brobi57@att.net or 228-697-3957. Thanks for your help in advance! 2017-2018 Confirmation Class Schedule: Mondays at 6 PM December 11 & 18 2018 January 8 & 15, February 5 & 26, March 5 & 19 , April 9, 23 & 30 May 7 & 14 Rehearsal

The diocese has given us 3 tentative dates for the actual confirmation: 4/17, 4/24, and 5/1. I will give more details when they are given to me!

Children’s Christmas Program Practice Schedule Monday, December 11th 5:30-7:00 Church ***very important practice Wednesday, December 14th 5:15-6:15 Church (if needed) Thursday, December 14th 6:00 Dress Rehearsal / 5:30 Call/ Church Mandatory dress rehearsal*** family and friends invited to attend Sunday, December 17th 3:00 Christmas Program Performance / 2:30 Call/ Church Any questions or for info, please call Cherie Prentiss at 365-4017.

Inspired by the gospel on the Works of Mercy, the 5th Grade CCD class will be having a Coat Drive. The coats will be donated to the Gulf Coast Women’s

Center for Nonviolence. There will be a box in Murray Hall for all coats collected. They will accept new and gently used coats of all sizes. Please bring donations by December 17th.

They will also be collecting for the Humane Society old blankets, towels, Cat and Dog Food as well as toys for Cats and Dogs. We will also have a box set up in Murray Hall for these as well.

HAPPENINGS

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.

Saint Mary Annual Children’s Christmas Program

Sunday, December 17 3 PM

A magical musical performance that tells

the story of Jesus’ birth

Please come to support the youth of our parish!

Do any of you St Mary Church parishioners have

any extra CHRISTMAS TREE STANDS and/or

strings of CLEAR MINI Christmas tree LIGHTS

(LED or regular) that you would like to donate to our Altar Society ? We

would be SO APPRECIATIVE! We are planning to have LIVE TREES in

the church this year - we can't wait to have our 1st Christmas in our new

church & want to make it so BEAUTIFUL for you, but most especially for

OUR LORD. We need all items by December 13th. Please contact

Candi Sims @ (228)760-0372 or Suellen Radich @ (228)348-1929 or

drop items off at the parish hall. Thanks so much!

Prayer for Advent

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ever faithful to your

promises and ever close to your Church: the earth rejoices

in hope of the Savior's coming and looks forward with

longing to his return at the end of time. Prepare our hearts

and remove the sadness that hinders us from feeling the joy

and hope which his presence will bestow, for he is Lord for

ever and ever. Amen.

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