{"id":295,"date":"2026-07-22T13:15:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/?page_id=295"},"modified":"2026-10-31T10:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T15:43:10","slug":"saint-lucy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/?page_id=295","title":{"rendered":"Saint Lucy"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">ST. LUCY CATHOLIC CHURCH<\/span><br \/>November 1, 2026<\/p>\r\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt;\">Solemnity of All Saints<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Church commemorates all her faithful children who have departed from this life, but have not yet attained the joys of heaven. St. Paul warns us that we must not be ignorant concerning the dead, nor sorrowful, &#8220;even as others who have no hope &#8230; For the Lord Himself shall come down from heaven &#8230; and the dead who are in Christ shall rise.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<table style=\"height: 333px; width: 97.8076%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: hidden;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 47.198%; height: 96px;\">Sacristans<br \/>Barbara Robicheaux (228)697-3957<br \/>Mildred Bolden (228)547-0974<br \/>Karen Tipton (601)508-2902<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 52.9266%; height: 96px;\">Offertory Coordinator (Gifts)<br \/>Cathy Tindall (601)530-6151\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 35px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 47.198%; height: 35px;\"><br \/>Director of Religious Education<br \/>Patricia Howell\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 52.9266%; height: 35px;\">Grounds Coordinator<br \/>Ronnie Scott &#8211; (228)627-5533<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 47.198%; height: 10px;\">Lector\u00a0 &amp; Altar Server Coordinator<br \/>Cathy Tindall\u00a0 (601)530-6151<br \/><br \/><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 52.9266%; height: 10px;\"><br \/>Maintenance Coordinator<br \/>Robert Davis (601)508-8666<br \/><br \/><br \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 47.198%; height: 48px;\"><br \/>Infant Baptism Coordinator<br \/>Main Liaison: Mildred Bolden (228)547-0974<br \/>Enlace Hispano: &#8211; Christine Pierce (251)776-4244<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 52.9266%; height: 48px;\">Homebound Coordinator<br \/>JoAnn Bowie (251)367-6691<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 47.198%; height: 48px;\"><br \/>Eucharistic Minister Coordinator<br \/>Deacon Steve (270)-945-1077<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 52.9266%; height: 48px;\">Altar Society Coordinator<br \/>Diana Pierce (601)508-0747<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 47.198%; height: 72px;\"><br \/>Music Coordinators<br \/>Lauren Moore <br \/>Michele McLeod (601)508-5264<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 52.9266%; height: 72px;\">Youth Ministry Coordinators<br \/>Main Contact: Lauren Moore (601)508-5328<br \/>Contacto Hispano: Jennifer Diaz (601)508-4539<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 47.198%; height: 24px;\"><br \/>Cleaning Coordinator<br \/>Barbara Robicheaux (228)697-3957<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 52.9266%; height: 24px;\">Flowers for Altar<br \/>Barbara Robicheaux (228)697-3957<br \/><br \/>Flowers for Statues\u00a0<br \/>Joan Merritt (601)367-6691<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: hidden;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Lector: Linda<br \/>Ushers: Ronnie, Brian<br \/>Eucharistic Ministers: Mildred, Gary<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Oct 25<br \/>Attendance:\u00a0<br \/>Collection: $1260.00<br \/>Building Fund:<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><br \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Upcoming Lectors<br \/>11\/8 \u2013 Mildred<br \/>11\/15 Teresa<br \/>11\/22 Erwin<br \/>11\/29 Michele<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Upcoming Eucharistic Ministers<br \/>11\/8 Michele, Marshelia<br \/>11\/15 Karen, Debbie<br \/>11\/22 Gary, Marshelia<br \/>11\/29 Mildred, Karen<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Saints Have a Past; Sinners Have a Future<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-720  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-saints-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-saints-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-saints-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-saints-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-saints.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>BY: Fr. Mike Lagrimas<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><u><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Matthew%205%3A1-12&amp;version=KJV\">Matthew 5:1-12<\/a><\/b><\/u><\/p>\r\n<p>Today we honor all the saints. They are our models and heroes in our life as Christians. They give us inspiration and encouragement in our struggle to overcome sins and grow in holiness. The saints were also sinners just like us. But they firmly resolved to turn away from sin and faithfully follow the Lord. If they were able to do it, we also can, by the grace of God.<\/p>\r\n<p>THANK YOU, LADIES \u2013 The Altar Society Ladies really stepped up and helped clean, cut, and otherwise beautify our church grounds.\u00a0 Thank you again, Ladies.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-734 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/free-clip-art-all-souls-day-26-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/free-clip-art-all-souls-day-26-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/free-clip-art-all-souls-day-26-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfxstlht.ddns.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/free-clip-art-all-souls-day-26.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>ALL SOULS\u2019 DAY (NOV 2) \u2013 While it is not a Holy Day of Obligation, it is always a good idea to come to Mass and offer the perfect prayer for our deceased loved ones.\u00a0 There will be Mass at St. Lucy at 8:30 am and another at St. Francis Xavier at 6:00 pm for those who must work.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION &#8211; Dear Parishioners&#8230;we are in a time of transition and realize we are repurposing rooms for different activities. Before moving anything into or out of a room in the church building or parish hall, please let Barbara Robicheaux or Debbie Davis know your plans. If it involves the shed, let Ronnie Scott know, and they will check with Deacon Steve. PLEASE DO NOT MOVE ANYTHING without Deacon Steve&#8217;s knowledge. Thanks for your cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>CHOIR PRACTICE \u2013 All are welcome to join.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>BIG CLEAN-UP COMING &#8211;\u00a0 We are in the process of planning a church-wide clean-up day on November 7.\u00a0 Please keep your calendar open for that day and come have some fun while keeping God\u2019s House (and yard) looking great! Contact the Grounds Coordinator (Ronnie Scott) for more information or if you have any questions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>SUNDAY ROSARY &#8211; We need people to lead the Rosary on Sunday mornings before Mass.\u00a0 If you can help, please contact Mildred Bolden (228)547-0974\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>LADIES ALTAR SOCIETY &#8211; We meet every Second Saturday at 11:00 am.\u00a0Our next meeting will be 11\/14.\u00a0 Bring a dish to share.<\/p>\r\n<p>LADIES BAKE SALE \u2013 The LAS will be holding a bake sale and could use some help gathering items.\u00a0 If you can donate any of the needed items, please see Angie (601)791-8119 or Diane (601)508-0747.\u00a0 We need Karo Syrup, eggs, 9\u201d deep-dish pie crusts, brown sugar, white sugar, butter, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pecans.\u00a0 Thank you in advance.<\/p>\r\n<p>CCD HAS STARTED &#8211; Classes will begin at 9:15 sharp.\u00a0 Please have your child here on time.\u00a0 You can pick your child up in the parish hall @10:30.\u00a0 If you have not yet registered your child\/children, please see Patricia Howell after Mass<\/p>\r\n<p>MASS INTENTIONS &#8211; A book is on the back table to request Mass Intentions.\u00a0 Please PRINT the requested information and then place your $10 donation (based on the Mass intention) in an envelope marked &#8220;Mass Intention&#8221; in the collection basket.\u00a0 We will publish the intentions of the Mass in the bulletin, and Father Charles will mention the intention in the Mass.\u00a0 A Mass intention can be for anything good<\/p>\r\n<p>CLEANING MINISTRY &#8211; We need people to help us keep God&#8217;s House clean.\u00a0 If you are interested in helping, please contact or speak to Barbara Robicheaux.\u00a0 Thank you for considering this ministry.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">**************NO APPOINTMENTS WHILE FATHER IS GONE**************FATHER CHARLES IS AVAILABLE for appointments.\u00a0 It will be available on Mondays from 10:00 to 12:00 and again from 13:00 to 15:00.\u00a0 Please call the Clerk (Debbie Davis) at 601-508-8663 to sign up for the schedule.<\/p>\r\n<p>PLEASE PRAY for Fr. Charles&#8217;s safe and successful journey until his return this month.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>SUNDAY ROSARY &#8211; We need people to lead the Rosary on Sunday mornings before Mass.\u00a0 If you can help, please get in touch with Mildred Bolden (228) 547-0974\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>IMMEDIATE NEED &#8211; We need altar servers (boys, girls, and even Adults!)\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>FLOWERS &#8211; We will be accepting flower donations for the front of the altar.\u00a0 If you would like to have a bouquet placed in memory of (deceased) or in honor of (living) a loved one,\u00a0 there will be a $25 donation, and an announcement will be placed in the bulletin that week.\u00a0 Contact Barbara Robicheaux at (228)697-3957<\/p>\r\n<p>FRIDAYS \u2013 Join us at St. Lucy in Lucedale every Friday at 3:00 PM in the church for Holy Hour, Divine Mercy, and the Rosary. Everyone is welcome to attend.<\/p>\r\n<p>PLEASE PRAY \u2013 for our sick and homebound friends, family, and parishioners who are unable to celebrate the liturgy with us.\u00a0 If you know someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact JoAnn Bowie (251-367-6691)<\/p>\r\n<p>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<\/p>\r\n<p>ONGOING MINISTRY \u2013 Please participate as you are able\u2026Mercy Cross Center is requesting the following donations: Backpacks, men\u2019s 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.\u00a0<strong>The center is located at 390 Crusaders Drive in Biloxi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>They are not open every day.\u00a0 Their regular hours are Mon \u2013 Thu from noon until 4 pm, and they close early on Fridays.\u00a0 You can call 228-374-9679 for more information.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>*****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)<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ST. LUCY CATHOLIC CHURCHNovember 1, 2026 Solemnity of All Saints \u00a0 The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. 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