St Lucy Bulletin
The Second Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2025
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE – There will be a special Mass honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday evening, December 12, at 6:30, followed by a reception.
ST LUCY FEAST DAY – December 13 is the Feast of St. Lucy. There will be a mass honoring our patroness on Saturday morning at 8:30. There will be a brunch following.
The Liturgical month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
CHANGE IN MASS TIMES FOR DECEMBER 7&8
DECEMBER 8 IS THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. IT IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. MASS TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
St Lucy – Sunday, December 7 at 6:00 pm.
Monday, December 8, Adoration from 10:00 – 10:45, followed by Mass at 11:00
St. Francis Xavier – Mass at 12:30 and 6:00 pm.
Isaiah speaks of a branch growing from Jesse’s stump. It is a sign of hope. God is doing something fresh. The old ways are ending. A peaceful king will come. Justice and harmony will grow again. Even nature will change.
In the Gospel, John the Baptist appears. He tells the people to repent. Turn around. Get ready. Someone greater is coming. He will bring the Holy Spirit and fire. John reminds us that real faith shows in our actions. We must bear good fruit.
Paul reminds us that Scripture gives hope. God is faithful to His promises. Jews and Gentiles are both part of His plan. We are called to live in peace with one another.
—-youngcatholics.com
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve – 6:00 pm at St. Lucy
MIDNIGHT MASS – St. Francis Xavier at MIDNIGHT
Christmas Day – 8:30 am at St. Francis Xavier
11:00 am at St. Lucy
1:15 pm at Holy Trinity in Leaksville
Penance Services will be at St. Lucy on December 15 at 5:30 and at
St. Francis Xavier on December 8 after both masses
CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY PROJECT – We are asking parishioners to donate new throws to give to folks in care homes this Christmas. Our goal is to have about 40 throws to share. We will bring them to the folks in The Residence in Rocky Creek and Amelia’s Garden. If you can’t shop, we will be happy to shop for you! There will be a box in the back of the church for the throws. The deadline for donations is December 14th. For any questions, please contact Debbie Davis, Barbara Robichaux, or Mildred Bolden. Thank you all!
DON’T FORGET- We have another Pot Lunch planned for Christmas on December 28 – during the Season of Christmas. Make sure you mark your calendars!
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.
HOME BLESSING – If anyone would like to have their home blessed, please contact Father Marascalco. He would be happy to come and bless your home. Here is some more information about House Blessings and why we do it: Why should we get our houses blessed? – Get Fed™
ONGOING MINISTRY – Please participate as you are able…Mercy Cross Center 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. There is a box in the back of the church for your donations if you would like to bring them here. You can also bring them to the center yourself if you would like. The center is located at 390 Crusaders Drive in Biloxi. They are not open every day. Their regular hours are Mon – Thu from noon until 4 pm, and they close early on Fridays. You can call 228-374-9679 for more information.
ADULT CATECHISM and OCIA – 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.
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
November 30 – Mildred
December 7 – Michele
December 14 – Erwin
December 21 – Keisha
Christmas Eve –
Christmas Day – Barbara
December 28 – Derrick
New Year’s Day –
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