OUR LADY OF FATIMA
2090 PASS ROAD-BILOXI
June 14, 2020
The Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
388-3887 – 388-3891
fatima@cableone.net
www.fatima-biloxi.com
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Biloxi
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CONTRIBUTIONS JUNE 7TH: Offertory - $14,554.00; Rel. Ed/ Youth Min.-$612.75; Tuition Asst.-$4.00; Hispanic Ministry-$197.00. The second collection this weekend is for our Tuition Asst. Fund. Baskets for both the 1st and 2nd collections are on the tables as you enter the vestibule of the church, inside the doors to the Sanctuary and at both interior exit doors. Place your donations in the correct baskets as you enter or leave the Church.
2ND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY – FATHERS’ DAY: As over the past few years, a special second collection is scheduled on the weekend of Fathers’ Day (June 20-21) to supplement the pension given to diocesan Priest of retirement age. This collection is important to our retired Priests. Parishioners should make any checks payable to Our Lady of Fatima, and the Parish will send the total amount of the collection to the Diocese of Biloxi. Help our Diocese take care of the Priests who have given their all to keep alive the Words and Works of Jesus in our Diocese.
MASS ATTENDANCE JUNE 6/7: 6:00 pm Vigil – 108; Sunday -
8:00 am - 60; 10:00 am - 63
SATURDAY FOOD PROVIDER: Jimmy Taylor is scheduled to bring food to the rectory on Saturday, June 20 , for 5 priests by 11:30 am. Please pick the key up by Friday, 3 pm. Please get a substitute if unable to do this on your Saturday.
FROM THE PASTOR – SUNDAY, JUNE 13/14:
Dear Fatima Parishioners and friends,
At this time in a normal year many families, including myself would probably be on vacation. This year because everything is turned upside down so to speak, travel outside of the country for the most part is out of the question. While it may be physically possible, the reality of having to quarantine for two weeks upon one’s arrival – and quarantine again upon one’s return for two more weeks makes that idea a non-starter for most people. Even in this country many families would be headed for places like Disney World at this time – but even trips like that are not an option this Summer. Even if I had gone to Ireland this Summer, once I got there, I would be very restricted in the distances I could travel at the present time. In comparison – this time last year I lead a group from this parish on an 11-day tour of Ireland – covering most of the country – without a care or concern – right now that just is not an option. I’m sure many people had overseas trips planned for this Summer – but they have long since been cancelled. Even trips in the Fall of this year to places overseas are still very much in doubt if this will take place or under what restrictions.
So here we are in mid-June having just experienced a tropical depression or mini Hurricane, that we all hope is not a foretaste of the remainder of the Summer/Fall Hurricane season.
This weekend we are celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi – the Body of Christ – a feast very central and meaningful to Catholics as we come together regularly to receive the Body of Christ every time we celebrate the Eucharist, either on a weekly basis – or for many – also on a daily basis. We are gradually adding back more Masses here at Fatima and today, Sunday, we are now adding a 6:00 pm Mass. Normally the 11:30 am Mass attendance is on the light side during the Summer months as families take vacations – we will hold off on adding that Mass back to the schedule for at least another while. We now offer three weekday masses for our parishioners’ convenience, 6:20 and
8:30 am and an additional Mass each evening at 6:00 pm, except on Mondays when that Mass will be celebrated in Spanish by our Hispanic community.
The “Body of Christ” reminds us that we receive the Body of Christ in the Eucharist – Christ now present to us Sacramentally, no longer present to us physically like he was to the Apostles, but present to us in the form of Bread. It also challenges us who have received Christ into our bodies in Holy Communion, that now we collectively and individually also become the Body of Christ, in the Church, present in the world today. We are all living in very uncertain and challenging times in so many ways, but as the Body of Christ we are called to reflect the goodness and mercy of God in everything we do and say in our daily lives, including what we post on Facebook or any other social media. I sometimes have to wonder about some people and what they post for the world to see. We are challenged by our faith to reflect Christ and his love to the world, in spite of whatever everyone else may do or say.
Fr. Henry
DONATED VAN FOR SALE: The Parish will be having a vehicle for sale in the very near future – it is a 2008 Toyota Sienna 7 passenger van – mechanically excellent – black with 98,000 miles, two DVD players with Bluetooth headsets to keep the kids
entertained. Owned by little old lady who went to Church (and ran a business). It has a few scuff marks/dings – she was old as I said. Cloth upholstery will need cleaning – otherwise excellent condition, every thing works. Asking $5,000.00. Call Fr. Henry if interested in more information/details, 388-3891.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
Are donated In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received
FLOWERS FOR THE CHURCH: Are supplied through The Flower Basket Florist. Call the Parish Office at 388-3887, to order flowers, $55.
PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Leigh Adamson, Jorge Ayala, Stephanie Baker, Emily Becknell, Abiah Berry, Linda Bourgeois, JoAnn Bowie, Lara Brooks, Jenny & Norman Broussard, Helen Burns, Debbie Butterfield, Milton Canto, Charles Carden, Eddie Catchot, Cissy Chinn, Calvin Collins, Chuck Compton, C. J. Cook, Sr., Jimmy Davis, Emily Dawson, Myles Dicharry, Joanne Dole, Gordon Evans, Patrick & Alexi Flannery, Dante Fontimayor, Virginia Franklin, Bill Futrell, Ansley Gilich, John Derek Gomila, Angelo Goundas, Jenny Gray, Ann Hardison, Martha Holloway, Jane Hughes, Edwin James, Gertrude Johnson, Carol Kais, Kevin Kavanagh, Rose Keller, Elvira Khan, Rhonda Kohen, Matthew Lancon, Beau LaRosa, Asia Laster, Mary and John Lavarnway, Karen Lizana, Candise Louchlean, JoAnn King Lott, Martin Martinez, Annette Matthews, Fr. William McGough, Gerard McInerney, Regina Mills, Melissa Morgan, Lisa Mitchell, Jay Murdock, Loan Nguyen, Willie Payne, Joseph Poirier, Debbie Quigley, Ricky Randazzo, Bryana Ratcliff, Hunter Ray, Jodi Ray, Truett Roberts, Laura St. Romain, Jason Romeo, Walterine Sandifer, Luke Simmons, Michael Simmons, Alfredo Tuazon, Elizabeth Vargas, Nancy and Danny Verzwyvelt, Sr., Tony & Maria Vesa, Shirley Vogel, Peter Vogt, Tata Walker, Debbie & Tommy Wallace, Enedina Warren, Dennis Watts, Bob Williams.
MASSES RECEIVED: Chief Mike McDonnell, Sr.
MASSES INTENTIONS SCHEDULED JUNE 13-21:
SATURDAY 13:
8:30 AM Bert Bertrand, Robbie Pisarich - RIP
6:00 PM Shannon Covich - RIP
SUNDAY 14:
8:00 AM Jules Damiani, Mary Ann Banjanin, Kirk Drake, Sr., Chief Mike McDonnell, Sr. – RIP, For Aaron Wiley
10:00 AM Bill Bergdoll - RIP
6:00 PM Simon Le - RIP
MONDAY 15:
6:20 AM Fr. Pat McDermott - RIP
8:30 AM Robert Kostmayer - RIP
6:00 PM Hispanic Ministry
TUESDAY 16:
6:20 AM Ed Moleski, Jr. - RIP
8:30 AM For Int. of Carlene Davis and Family
6:00 PM Ann Hager – RIP
WEDNESDAY 17:
6:20 AM For All Irish Priests, Everywhere
8:30 AM Bill Bergdoll - RIP
6:00 PM Allen Coleman - RIP
THURSDAY 18:
6:20 AM Greg Nolte, III - RIP
8:30 AM Vert Lee Swetman - RIP
6:00 PM Robbie Pisarich - RIP
FRIDAY 19:
6:20 AM Ronnie Perez – RIP (56th Wedding Anniv.)
8:30 AM For Sean & Misty Hellman on their anniversary
6:00 PM David Mulcahy - RIP
SATURDAY 20:
8:30 AM Bert Bertrand, Lloyd Fortenberry,
Theresia Brown - RIP
6:00 PM Constance Sanford - RIP
SUNDAY 21:
8:00 AM Robbie Pisarich, Jimmy Hahn, Sr., Frank Vuyovich – RIP
10:00 AM Pennie & Bob Rogalin – RIP
6:00 PM Simon Le - RIP
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY: On the deaths of Danny Moran, Marie Kuluz Covacevich, Gayle Holder, Delilah Allen Tranum. Please keep them and those who mourn them in your prayers.
K/C COUNCIL #9409 NEWS: K/C Council 9409 is hosting a special Prayer Service, this Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM in the main church honoring our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady, Help of Persecuted Christians. At this time in our world, Mary’s intercession is needed more than ever. Come spend 30 minutes, or a little more, in prayer for our brothers and sisters around the world that suffer for their faith.
MONDAY NIGHT BINGO REOPENS JUNE 15: Finally, our Monday night Bingo reopens this Monday, June 15. Doors open at 5:00 PM, Early Bird Games begin at 6:30 PM and Regular Games begin at 7:00 PM. All play should be finished before 9:30 PM. Workers are asked to be there by 5:30 PM. New safety regulations are in place, seating capacity for players is at 100. Food will be available from the Kitchen by order only, as well as the coffee and water requests, no more self-serve per Gaming Commission decree. If you have any questions call our Bingo Chairman, Danny Lechner at 388-5829.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY INFORMATION:
Fatima St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference is not open for business as usual at this time. They are handing out sack lunches for the homeless at their building from 11 am to 1 pm, Monday thru Friday. Bags are then given out from the parish office or the rectory on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm, and Sunday 11:30 am to
1 pm. If you want to help make the bags up or help provide items for the lunch bags, you may call Paula April at 228-326-7755. You may drop off non-perishable food donations in the two boxes with lift up lids in the counters in the vestibule of the church.
Unfortunately, they are not accepting any other types of donations at their drop box or their Distribution Center off of Tara Lane at this time. They hope to have some type of a schedule for reopening in a safe manner soon. Watch the bulletin for info.
IMPORTANT FATIMA PARISH INFORMATION
* Masses at Fatima: Saturday Vigil -6 pm; Sunday Masses-
8 am and 10 am and 6 pm., with seating of at least 149 in the main church and additional seating in the vestibule and the Cry Room. The 10 am Mass is still live streamed. Daily Masses 6:20 am and 8:30 am, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am on Saturday and 6 pm Tuesday through Friday, all in English; and Monday, 6 pm in Spanish. All Masses are held in the main Church; seating limited to the pews on either side of the center aisle.
* Confessions are heard by appointment only at this time. Call the Parish Office at 388-3887 or 388-3891 to make an appointment.
* If you are available for the new cleaning/sanitizing crew that sanitizes the entire church following each mass/function held in the Church, please contact Madeline Rickman at 228-437-1470 or madelinej39@yahoo.com for more details.
* Fatima Parish has a face book page: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Biloxi. Check out this site for our Sunday, 10 am Mass which is live streamed each week as well as other events in the Parish.
* The Parish office is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to
4 pm, call us 388-3887 with any questions you may have.
* Call the Parish office regarding current baptism, wedding and funeral arrangements. Guidelines change often.
* Catholic schools are now registering for the 2020-21 school year. Contact Fatima School at 388-3602 or St. Patrick High School at
702-2100. If you qualify for Catholic Subsidy or Tuition Assistance from Fatima Parish send in your completed forms to the Parish Office as soon as possible.
* Registration forms for CCD for 2020-21 are on the counters in the vestibule of the church as well as at the Parish Office. Take one home, fill it out and return to office. You may call their office at
228-388-5737 and leave a message.
“We are called to be Witnesses, Not Lawyers, and Judges.”
From: The Little Book of Church Signs