St Lucy Bulletin
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 11, 2025
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL OF OUR MOTHERS
POPE LEO XIV – “With deep gratitude to God and great joy in my heart, I join the faithful of the Diocese of Biloxi and the entire Catholic Church in welcoming the election of our new Holy Father, Robert Cardinal Prevost, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.” – Bishop Kihneman
POPE’S FIRST MESSAGE – Where Christians are “mocked, opposed, despised or at best tolerated and pitied” is where the Catholic Church’s “missionary outreach is most desperately needed,” Pope Leo XIV. Let us pray for a renewal of Faith around the world.
DIOCESAN CENSUS – The diocese is conduction a census of each parish and your cooperation is needed. There will be forms in the back of the church to be filled out along with instructions on how to do so. Please fill our and return your form as soon as possible. One form per family. And online option will be available on the website. Thank you
AROUND THE DIOCESE – Monday, May 12 – Theology on Tap for Young Adults(18-35) at Altered Reality Brewery, Biloxi at 5:30 pm “Are you my Mother?: Theology on Mary”
HEALING MASS – Friday, May 16 – Our Mother of Mercy Healing Mass at 5 pm
JOIN US – May 17-18 – Latino Spring Festival at Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Parish, Biloxi
LET US PRAISE HIM IN SONG – Sunday, May 18 – Young adult Concert Choir at 3 pm at St. Peter’s, Pascagoula
LIFE TEEN MASS – Life Teen is celebrating 25 years with a Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle on May 18th at 5:30PM. All teens are invited.
DEACON ADAM FREY’S PRIESTLY ORDINATION – Saturday May 24, 2025 at 10:30 am at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
VOCATION FOR WOMEN – May 16-19, 2025 or July 18-21, 2025. All women, ages 19-34, are invited to a Come and See with the Community of Jesus Crucified in Martinville, LA. Registration is required. To register, call 337-394-6550.
VOCATIONS FOR MEN – May 24 All Men,18+ are invited to a Men’s Day of reflection with the Community of Jesus Crucified, Martinville, LA. Registration is required. To register, call 337-394-6550.
CURSILLO – There will be a Men’s Cursillo May 15 – May 18. There will be a Women’s Cursillo June 26 – June 29. For more information, email Shelby Miserendino at laydirectormscursillo@gmail.com
COME AND SEE – June 27-30 “Come and See” retreat for Men, 18+, with the Community of Jesus Crucified, Martinville, LA
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – The RE year is complete. Please keep an eye out for next year’s enrollment information. If you have any questions please contact our DRE Lucille D’Elia at 512-318-5149 or lucilledelia23@gmail.com or speak with her after Mass.
ADULT CATECHISM – Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm. We are watching the Word on Fire series, “Catholicism” with Bishop Baron.
MONDAY – Adoration at 8:30 am followed by Mass in the chapel at 9:30.
TUESDAY – Mass in the chapel at 8:30 am followed by Bible Study.
FRASSATI FELLOWSHIP is the Diocese of Biloxi Young Adult Ministry. This is open to any young adult (18-35) in any season of life. If you have any questions, text Marianne at 832-274-5325.
FRIDAYS – Join us every Friday at 3:00 PM in the church for Holy Hour, Divine Mercy, and the Rosary. Everyone is welcome to attend. For any questions or further information, please contact JoAnne Bowie or Barbara Robicheaux.
PLEASE PRAY – for our sick and homebound friends, family, and parishioners who are unable to celebrate the liturgy with us.
CHURCH CLEANING MINISTRY – Thank you to all who have been participating. You are all greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Readers – subject to change as needed
May 11 – Mildred
May 18 – Michele
May 25 – Teresa
If any parish organizations have news to be included in the bulletin, please contact Cathy Tindall (CaTTyT46@gmail.com or call/text 601-530-6151). Parish information can be found on our website (www.stfxstl.org). Our website now has language options. If you would like your native language included, please see Fr. Marascalco or Cathy Tindall
St. Lucy Biography
St. Lucy was a Christian martyr who lived in the Roman Empire in the third century AD. She was born in Syracuse, Sicily, to a wealthy and noble family. Her father died when she was young, and she devoted her life to God and vowed to remain a virgin.
St. Lucy dedicated her life to Christ and she loved the poor. She frequently delivered wheat and bread to the needy, homebound, and Christians hiding in the catacombs, often in the darkness of night to avoid detection.
As Lucy reached the age of marriage, her mother arranged a marriage between Lucy and a pagan suitor. However, Lucy had already consecrated her life to God and vowed to remain a virgin.
Lucy’s refusal to marry angered her rejected suitor, who reported her Christian beliefs to the Roman authorities during the persecutions under Emperor Diocletian. Lucy was subsequently arrested and faced brutal persecution.
According to legend, her eyes were gouged out, and she gave them to her suitor. Miraculously, God restored her sight. For this reason, St. Lucy is often depicted holding a small plate with two eyes on it. The authorities’ attempts to execute her by fire failed, leading to her eventual martyrdom by the sword in 304 AD.
Today, St. Lucy is regarded as the patron saint of the blind and those with eye disorders. Her feast day is celebrated on December 13th, and she remains an inspiration and role model for Catholics.
Learn More: To learn more about St. Lucy, visit https://christianapostles.com/St-Lucy