St Lucy Bulletin
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
June 22, 2025
CATHOLIC KIDS CAMP – Catholic Kids Camp was a wonderful and successful journey on the Life of Jesus as the Heart of God. Thank you to all who participated and assisted in making this year’s CKC a special week for each child.
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™
ANNUAL MASS FOR WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES – Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral. We would love to celebrate all our couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 years (or any anniversary above 60) this year! Join us for a Mass celebrated for you, along with a certificate and a special blessing from the Bishop. Contact Deacon Justin Mitchell Director of Marriage and Family Life 228-702-2107 with questions or to register by mail or email.
MERCY CROSS CENTER is celebrating its first anniversary of helping those in need in the community. They are 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 Drive in Biloxi.
Bishop Kihneman has said, “The need for the project has been an outstanding concern since I arrived in the Diocese of Biloxi as your Bishop in 2017…the need for this center really hit home for me last summer when eight members of our community who have no homes died from heat exposure. That was the final motivation for me to get this project up and going so that we do not lose any more members of our community without homes due to excessive heat.”
CURSILLO – There will be a Women’s Cursillo from 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
ADULT CATECHISM – Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm. We will be beginning a new series.
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.
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
June 22 – Barbara
June 29 – Erwin
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