St Lucy Bulletin
EASTER SUNDAY
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
April 20, 2025
Our Bulletin is online at www.stfstl.org. You can read about what’s going on as well as other resources.
EASTER BLESSINGS – Thank you to all who contributed to the Easter Baskets for Sparrow Hills and Smith Manor.
“Here are some of the Easter Baskets we delivered to Smith Manor & Sparrow Hills assisted living. All the clients were so thankful… very touching to our hearts.”
BISHOPS’ JOINT STATEMENT ON IMMIGRATION – click here – Joint Statement on Immigration | Catholic Diocese of Biloxi | Biloxi, Mississippi
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.
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.
COME AND SEE – June 27-30 “Come and See” retreat for Men, 18+, with the Community of Jesus Crucified, Martinville, LA
FIRST FRIDAY MARCH 7 – MAY 2 – First Friday Adoration and mass at Holy Spirit in Vancleave will take place on the Fridays of March 7, April 4, and May 2, 2025. Mass will be at 8 am, followed by Adoration until 5 pm. The evening will end with Benediction and reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Fellowship in the parish hall all day. The church is located at 6705 Jim Ramsey Rd Vancleave, MS 39565. All are welcome. Contact Sue Flurry at 228-396-9333 if you have any questions.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – 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
April 20 – Erwin
April 27 – Barbara
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