St. Michael Catholic Church
~”Church of the Fishermen” Est. 1917~
Rev. Gregory Barras, Pastor
Alma Flick, Director of Music
P.O. Box 523
177 First Street
Biloxi, Mississippi 39530
Church Office: (228) 435-5578
Father Greg’s Mobile: (228) 297-2482
Website: www.stmichaelchurchbiloxi.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/Stmichaelbiloxi
Mass Schedule:
Tuesday—Friday
8:00 AM
Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM
Saint Michael Catholic Church is a diverse, faith-filled community of ONE dedicated to the spiritual
beliefs and strong family values that created the “Church of the Fishermen.”
We inspire hope, praise and welcome!
February 21st and 22nd
February 14th and 15th
Total Collections $ 3,112.30
WORDS FROM FR GREG:
The season of Lent brings us to reflect, connect, and act. We believe in the Covenant, "You will be
my people and I will be your God. I will place a natural heart in you and take away your stony
hearts. I will forgive all your transgressions and forget your sins."
This is God's non-negotiable, eternal love for us. Never again, will God destroy the earth with a
flood. The updated Covenant is Jesus, God's son.
This transformative love is visible through Jesus freely choosing through his passion, death, and
Resurrection to love unconditionally.
Like any relationship, you and I are asked, free will, to respond through forgiveness and visibly
acting in love, charity toward our neighbor. Charity naturally occurs when we are transformed by
unconditional love. Our hearts, souls are motivated, self-driven to give freely what we received
freely. The spiritual antibiotic is seeking forgiveness of self and forgiving others. Like any antibiotic, we take it occasionally and the whole dosage Desire to name our sins, naming them in Reconciliation, being forgiven, and doing acts of charity because we desire to spread this life-giving love.
Covenant prepares us for living. Jesus’ indwelling presence, the Holy Spirit, prepares us for life and
for embracing evil in the world. Because we love, we are aware, alerted to, and strengthened to
address what is hurtful and divisive and creates pain and destroys lives. We have the insight to
speak to the truth that sets us free. Yes, this means we can suffer with, we can accept people not
liking us or not fitting in with the group. We grow in our identity with life, with values, with a
willingness to protect the dignity and respect of others.
Lent is all about growing up, developing a conscience, willing to do the right thing for the GOOD of
others. We grow in our awareness of others. We desire to act in ways that develop trust, honesty,
compassion, forgiveness for the GOOD of others more than for getting my way, my thoughts, my
control, my power. We can sacrifice (make holy) by living, being, and doing for others. This is how
we continue to restore and renew our faith, our love, our ability to develop a conscience. IT IS IN
GIVING THAT WE RECEIVE. GIVING WITH A WILLING HEART, A HEART DESIRING THE
GOOD OF OTHERS. This will necessarily incur suffering and pain. Love embraces this
willingly.
What am I willing to do this Lent to grow up? What do I need to ask forgiveness for in order to desire to be a life giver, a healer, a deeper awareness and desire to do GOOD for others instead of being
selfish and self-centered? Remember, fasting from selfishness and self-centeredness, seeking forgiveness and forgiving, and do acts of kindness.
What a better world we create. What a better family we create. What a better community we
create. DO I DESIRE???????
Upcoming Events:
February 22: Lenten Study 2-3pm
February 27: Stations of the Cross 6pm
February 28: Loaves and Fishes
March 1: Lenten Study 2-3pm
March 6: Stations of the Cross 6pm
March 13: Stations of the Cross 6pm
March 15: St. Michael Gumbo Dinner
March 20: Stations of the Cross 6pm
March 27: Stations of the Cross 6pm
March 28: Loaves and Fishes
March 28: USM Choral Concert - 7pm
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Prayer Shawl Ministry
4th Saturday of each
Month at 9:00am
at DeMiller Hall
Rosary
15 minutes before mass
In the Chapel
Choir
Sundays 9:00am
(prior to Mass)
Scripture Study
Wednesdays 6:00pm
Discuss readings for
following Sunday
Adoration
First Friday of month
9:00am-12:00 noon
Mass Intentions
Saturday February 21st +Michael Sekul
Tue. Feb. 24th +Carroll and Anna Williams
Wed. Feb. 25th +Peck and Ophelia Williams
Thursday February 26th +Marion Williams
Friday February 27th +Lou Broussard
Saturday Feb. 28th +Mildred Wienienwitz
MASS INTENTIONS: There are limited dates availa-
ble on the church calendar to have masses said in
memory of a loved one. Mass intentions are Tue.
—Sat., excluding Holy Days. Please contact the
office at 435-5578 to schedule Mass intentions.
CONGRATULATIONS
To some of our amazing teens here at St. Michael
Bailey Stokes-MS Biloxi High School
Andrew Champagne-Student of the month at St. Patrick
Emily Cvitanovich-Hall of Fame at Biloxi High
St. Michael $10,000 Giveaway
If you need extra tickets or to turn in your
Ticket stubs and money, you may do so
before or after masses or call the church
office 228-425-5578.
Children's Liturgy
Sundays during Mass
HOPE AND PERSEVERANCE,
A COMPANIONSHIP RETREAT FOR
SINGLES AND COUPLES.
SATURDAY MARCH 7TH FROM
8:00-11:00AM. AT ST. MICHAEL.
CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TO SIGN UP AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE. WE NEED TO ORDER SUPPLIES.
Gumbo Dinner & Silent Auction
Sunday, March 15th
Please help out by donating auction items: Product & services from local businesses, gift cards &
certificates. All donations are tax-deductible &
greatly appreciated! Please call Cathy Miceli for
more info . pickup: (228)209-1286. Thank you!
Youth Concert, Prayer & Praise Music
GROWING ST.MICHAEL.
SPROUT AND BLOSSOM SEEDS
IN THE EARTH AND SEEDS OF
PRAYER FROM YOUR SOUL.
REMEMBER TO PLANT YOUR
SEEDS AND GROW DURING LENT.
At St. Patrick High School on Saturday, March
14th at 7:30pm. Admission is $8.00 per person
St. Michael Pastoral Council is currently
seeking 6 new members. If you are interested
is serving on the Pastoral Council, please call
the church office for more information.
PARISH INFORMATION
Weekday Mass: Weekday Masses are now available
Tuesday through Friday at 8:00am
Illnesses and Emergencies: Do not be hesitant to call
Father Greg’s cell phone, (228) 297-2482, to let him
know if you are ill at home or in the hospital. He can
visit with you, bring you the blessed Sacraments and pray
with you. If you do not call, he cannot know to
accomplish the above.
Baptisms, Marriages:
Call Father Greg at (228) 297-2482 to set up a time for
preparation and then to set a date.
Confessions: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:30pm prior to mass
Or by appointment.
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Service
Loaves & Fishes: On the 4th Saturday of every month
St. Michael prepares and serves both breakfast and lunch,
if you can volunteer please call the office 435-5578.
Bethesda Free Clinic: 6900 Washington Ave. in Ocean
Springs behind the Sheriff’s office. FREE medical care
Monday through Thursday 9-12 and 1:30-4pm (first
come, first served). FREE wellness counseling and
critical dental care by appointment.
Volunteers appreciated! (818-9191) www.bfhcd.com
St. Vincent de Paul: The St. Vincent de Paul Society is
continuing their collection of canned goods and
non-perishable food items. Bring in donations and place
them in the designated box at the back of the church.
Parish Organization Meetings
St. Michael Outreach Team is in need of volunteers
for senior home visits on Tuesdays each week. If
you can help call the church office or 228-365-1627.
Pastoral Council the last Monday of each month in
Church Conference Room.
Local Area SUPPORT Info
St. Vincent de Paul Society meets on the First Sunday
of every month, prior to Mass, at 9:15am, in the St. Vincent de Paul office at the church.
Organization
Alcoholics Anonymous
CCD Classes K—8th Grade: meets at Nativity BVM
Sacred Heart Center on Wednesdays from 5:30—6:30pm
Description: A support group for those suffering
CYO/CCD (9th-12th grade) meets every other Sunday beginning in August from 5:30-6:30pm. Call
Susan 365-1627 for more information and schedule.
Al-Anon
Book Club– Second Thursday of each month 6:00pm at
Coffee Fusion in Ocean Springs. For info 228-209-5266
Alzheimer's Support Group:
Bulletin Deadline: The deadline for placing a notice or
announcement in the weekly bulletin is 12 o’clock noon
on Wednesdays. You are welcome to call or e-mail your
requests to the parish secretary, Susan Pizzetta.
to individuals, caregivers and families dealing
Remember: You can have masses prayed for deceased
and living family and friends. Call the church office, or
e-mail your requests to the church’s e-mail address.
Stretch & Strengthen Class: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 pm at Donald Synder Community
Center, Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dr. Frank G. Gruich
Community Center.. For information call 228 435-6148
Contact #
228-575-9225
with alcoholism.
228-861-7728
Description: A support group for relatives and
friends of problem drinkers.
228-388-0946
Description: Provides vital services and support
With Alzheimer's disease.
Gulf Coast Women's Center for Nonviolence
228-435-1968
Description: To provide service for the physical
and psychological needs of victims of domestic
violence, sexual assault and family members of
homicide victims.
Gambler's Anonymous
Description: A support group for those suffering
from compulsive gambling.
228-864-0442