The Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes will begin in September.  If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, learning more about the Catholic Church or receiving the
sacraments as an adult, then please join us! For more info call Jim or Martha Liston at 228-273-1737.  Registration Forms can be found in the alcove at the back of the church.

New Wine—Lay Ministry Formation Program 
scheduled to begin in September 2020. 
This ministry formation program is for people who want a basic foundation in theology and pastoral skills or who seek to be leaders in ministry.  New Wine is a 3 year lay ministry formation program developed in 1985.  It consists of 94 regular weekly sessions lasting two hours each.  Meeting place and time to be determined.  Information pamphlets and application forms can be found in the narthex.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training
Sunday, August 16th at 12:00 PM
If you are already an EMHC or interested in becoming one, please attend this training.

Journey of Faith for Adults – Liguori Publications
Starting in September, Saint Mary Parish will be
offering a new Adult Education Class.  It is available to everyone that wants to reacquaint themselves to and deepen the faith we all profess. The program uses handouts, discussion questions, private journaling, and Scripture-based activities to appeal to a variety of learners of all ages and backgrounds. Journey of Faith discusses the core concepts of Catholic belief and practice in
straightforward language using real-life examples. This class will be led by Father Martin Gillespie.  Class cost per person $15.00
A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.  Please note the day and time that you would prefer (you may check both if either would work for you).  Both classes (Wed 9 AM, Thurs 6:30 PM) will be offered.
 Journey of Faith for Adults – Liguori Publications
Starting in September, Saint Mary Parish will be
offering a new Adult Education Class.  It is available to everyone that wants to reacquaint themselves to and deepen the faith we all profess. The program uses handouts, discussion questions, private journaling, and Scripture-based activities to appeal to a variety of learners of all ages and backgrounds. Journey of Faith discusses the core concepts of Catholic belief and practice in
straightforward language using real-life examples. This class will be led by Father Martin Gillespie.  Class cost per person $15.00
A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.  Please note the day and time that you would prefer (you may check both if either would work for you).  Both classes (Wed 9 AM, Thurs 6:30 PM) will be offered.
 
Diaconate Formation Class
Men, could God be calling you to the diaconate?  If so, the Biloxi Diocese plans to begin a new Formation Class for the diaconate in 2021.
Pre-selection information sessions will be conducted from 8:30-noon on the following days: Sept 19th at St. Clare, Waveland; Sept 26th at Sacred Heart, Hattiesburg; and Oct 3rd at St. Mary, Gautier. For interested men who think you may have a calling, attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory with your wife. Please see your pastor, or call Deacon Mike Saxer, (228) 216-8060 or Deacon Mike Harris, (228) 342-1536.
 
Eucharistic Adoration
Please join us the 1st Friday of every month after morning Mass  from 8:30-9:30 AM for Eucharistic Adoration.                           
 In August—Friday the 7th
 

 

 



 

 

 Mass Schedule
​ Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri: 8:00AM; & Wed: 6:30PM
​ Sat. 5:00PM;  Sunday 8:30AM, 11:00AM, & 5:00PM (August thru May)
Confession Sat. 4:00 - 4:45pm
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