St Lucy Bulletin
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 26, 2025
FEBRUARY CHANGES – Fr. Marascalco will be away for most of February. Father Dennis Carver will be the celebrant for Mass on the weekends of 2/9, 2/16, and 2/23. There will be no weekday Masses from 2/3 – 2/27 and no adult education or Bible Study. The regular schedule will resume again on 2/28. Maybe. Keep an eye on the bulletin for any further changes.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES HAVE RESUMED
Don’t worry if you missed registering in September because we always have room for one (or many) more.
We are again registering for classes from age 4 through and including high school. For students to be sufficiently prepared for the reception of their Sacraments (Communion and/or Confirmation) they really should be in class every week for one or more years. Besides, we have so many exciting learning activities planned, and you won’t want your child(ren) to miss even one day. Classes are held every Sunday at 9:15 AM and finish at 10:30 AM. 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.
RECORDATORIO DE MISA EN ESPAÑOL – Una misa bilingüe se celebrará los domingos a las 4:00 en Holy Trinity en Leaksville. La misa de las 11:00 en Santa Lucía volverá a celebrarse íntegramente en inglés.
ADULT CATECHISM – Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm.
MONDAY – Adoration at 8:30 am followed by Mass at 9:30
TUESDAY – Mass 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.
MERCY CROSS CENTER – in Biloxi, is requesting the following donations: Backpacks, men’s clothing and shoes, tents, sleeping bags, sheets and blankets, zippered pouches, new underwear for men and women, socks, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, books, puzzles, playing cards, colors and coloring books. The center is located at 390 Crusaders Dr. in Biloxi. There is a collection box in the back of the church if you would like to bring your donations here. They will be brought to the Center around the middle of January.
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
January 26 – Erwin
February 2 –
February 9 – Michelle
February 16 –
February 23 –
DID YOU KNOW? – There is an exhibit at the George County Museum on churches in George County. It is located on the Courthouse’s first floor and is open Tuesday – Thursday from 10 – 4. Check it out!
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