Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The 2022 contribution statements are now available. You may call the office to request your statement, if needed.

   Drawing Date: April 22, 2023

Tickets for our parish raffle will be available to sell beginning next weekend.  We have some great prizes this year which include 10 $100 restaurant gift certificates, a family staycation package, a 48” T.V., 50 lbs. of shrimp, and cash!  Please call Tommy Boney at 228-860-5077 or see any Parish Council member for tickets.

TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 EACH!!

**This is the parish’s main fundraiser, so all of your help is much appreciated.  Thank you all for your support and dedication to our parish.

Nativity BVM  — Sunday Jan. 22^nd at 2:00 pm

 Please join us for community and prayer!

 2:00 pm – Rosary                 2:25 pm – Mass for Life         

 3:30 pm – Walk for Life to the Lighthouse Pavilion

 4:15 pm – Guest Speakers, Music and Adoration

The gospel tells us that the magi found Christ “on entering the house.” The door to your home is a holy threshold. You can bless those who come in and go out by inscribing above the door in chalk the first two numbers of the year + C + M + B + the last two numbers of the year. Tradition tells us that the letters stand for the names of the magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Adolph Adam points out that it may also mean “Christus mansionem benedicat” or “May Christ bless this dwelling.” It’s appropriate to bless your door in January—janua means “door” and the first month is the door to the new year.

After inscribing the doorway, say this prayer:

God of Bethlehem and Cana, God of Jordan’s leaping waters, in baptism you bring us into your family. You wed us and embrace us as your beloved. May we fill this place with kindness to one another, with hospitality to guests, and with abundant care for every stranger.  By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek you on paths of faith, hope and love. Then we will join the angels in proclaiming your praise: Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and for ever. Amen.

There will be a special collection next weekend, January 7^th / 8^th for the Aged and Infirm Priests.   The cost of providing healthcare and other necessary expenses for our retired priests has grown. 

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

BLESSED SEELOS
December 31^st –  Saturday Vigil at 4:00 pm
January 1^st –       Sunday Mass at  8:30 am

OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS 
December 31^st –  Saturday Vigil at 11:00 pm
January 1^st –       Sunday Mass at 10:30 am