Rev. Gregory

Barras, Pastor

P.O. Box 523 Biloxi, MS 39533

177 First Street Biloxi, MS 39530

Church Office:

(228) 435-5578

Fax:

(228) 435-5579

Father Greg’s Mobile:

(228) 297-2482

Website:

stmichaelchurchbiloxi.com

E-Mail:

stmichaelschurch @cableone.net

Facebook:

facebook.com/Stmichaelbiloxi

Mass Schedule:

Tuesday-Friday** 8:00 AM

Saturday

5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM

**No Weekday Masses 6/25-6/28

Confessions: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:30 pm prior to Mass or by appointment.

Office Hours Limited This Week* *Office hours limited 6/18-6/20

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL

THE ARCHANGEL

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our

defense against the wickedness and snares of the

Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do

thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of

God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits,

who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Established in 1917

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

ST. 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!

Words from Fr. Greg

June 15th & 16th $4303.25

Collection 6/8&9/19

John 16:12-15

“A matter that perplexed ancient thinkers was the question of divine transcendence. How could a deity who had existence in a supernatural realm be available to believers in the human realm? (Fr. Michael Simone, S.J.) The Trinity is the core of our belief system, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As Roman Catholics we begin our prayers and end our prayers with the powerful ritual of the sign of the cross. Some of us hesitate to openly express our belief in public, to pray our thanks before and after meals. However, when we, I, manifest our belief there is a change in my whole being. Grace fills us and empowers us to be the visible presence of Christ.

This simple, humble expression tells people we believe in Jesus Christ who was sent into our world, took on our full humanity and accepted suffering, pain, death, and Resurrection to teach us LOVE. The Father loves us so much to send his son into creation and remind us of the covenant. Last week this reminder was expressed in the Holy Spirit to be with us, dwell with us always and “remind us of all that I taught you”. This Holy Spirit ignites and fires within us the gifts and fruits of LOVE. We know right from wrong. We can stand up for justice with mercy. We willingly sacrifice for the good of others.

The Trinity influences our thoughts, words, and actions. Crosses everywhere remind us we are not alone. We only have to ask for the presence of the Trinity and the graces we need, in the moment, rise in our souls and consciences to do the next right thing. Even when our first thoughts are selfish and self-centered, grace focuses us on serving one another, especially those who cannot speak up for them-selves, those who do not know, those who are on the fringe of society.

As we celebrate this profound mystery in our daily lives, we need only reflect on what motivates us to speak the truth, to act justly for others, to name God in our daily lives and admit what happens with the Grace of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We have a real, visible, tangible relationship with God. We see, feel, taste, touch, hear the real presence as we value doing the good for others, asking for courage to do the good for others, and willingly acting for the good of others. We cannot do this by ourselves. We tire to easily. We are drained too soon. With the Trinity we find the focus, the energy, the willingness to be for our neighbor.

Make the sign of the cross now. What happens to your whole being in this simple, profound move-ment of our arms across our mind, body, and soul. MYSTERY becoming real. Mind and heart acting for the good of others. Our whole being involved in ongoing creation, here and now. Amen!!!! Alleluia!!!

Go into the world bringing the Good News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! “ A matter that perplexed ancient thinkers was the question of divine transcendence.”

Prayer Shawl Ministry 4th Saturday of each month 9:00 am at DeMiller Hall

Scripture Study Rosary

Wednesdays 15 minutes before Mass

6:00pm (Fall/Winter) in the Chapel

Adoration Choir

1st Friday of month Wednesday 6 pm

8:30-10:00 am and 1 hour before Mass

Youth Mass 3rd Saturday at 5 pm

In our Parish

June 17: Pastoral Council Meeting 6pm

June 22: Loaves and Fishes

June 27: Mississippi Conductor’s Chorus sings the

music of Ola Gjeilo and Susan LaBarr 6pm

July 8: Parish Life Team 5pm

July 8: Fundraiser Team 5:30pm

July 9: Spiritual Life Team 6pm

July 9: Construction Team 7pm

July 11: Outreach Team 10am

July 14: Taize Prayer Service 2pm

July 26: Married Couples Return

July 29: Pastoral Council 6pm

August 4: St Vincent DePaul Bingo hosted by Elks

Club $25/ticket. More information to come! All pro-ceeds go to SVDP!

The 21st Married Couples Return will be held at the

Kelley Retreat Center here in Bay St. Louis on July 26-

28. The retreat is for married couples that would like

to celebrate their strengths as a couple, be encour-

aged to live your marriage in witness of God’s love.

Only one of the couple must have made their Crusillo

to attend the return. If you are interested please

email me for more information at dianad-

suffern@gmail.com or call at (337) 278-1610.

***MyParish app is HERE—Browse the bulletin, cal-endar or other happenings right from your smart phone. When you install the app search by zip or by Biloxi- for St Michael.

RCIA is coming in September-Any one interested in learning about the faith or anyone: friend, family, cousin, invite them to come and see and to continue a journey of knowing, loving, and serving God. Learn the richness of who you are created in God’s image and likeness. Please call the office to sign-up.

Mass Intentions: Tuesday-Saturdays excluding Holy Days. There are many dates available for 2019. If you would like to have Mass said in memory of a loved one, please call the church office at 228-435-5578. Thank you!

**Parishioner Dr. Bruce Dennings, Psychologist, is

offering counseling sessions here at St Michael for

free. Times are flexible and all appointments are

confidential. To schedule an appointment please

call the office for more information 228-435-5578.

Ministry News

~St Michael Fundraising Team-$10,000 Raffle

made $19,177 for our parish! A heartfelt thank you

to all who bought, sold and participated, as well as

Tina Thompson, Ann Lusk, Shaun Braun, Kathy

Doyle, Stacy Johnson, MJ Roybal and the rest of the

team for their dedication to our biggest fundraiser!

A big thank you to Our Lady of Fatima, Sacred

Heart, St Elizabeth Seton and St Mary’s for helping

with the sale of tickets and congratulations to our

winner Ms. Margaret Menendez.

~St Vincent DePaul Food Pantry Donations

Needed! Please consider donating non perishable

food to help us feed the hungry. Donations of food

or money may be brought to office or to mass.

~WANTED: Men, Women and Teenagers-We are

in need of Alter Servers and Greeter’s for masses.

There is an introductory workshop to familiarize you

with the role and tune you into to this service for our

faith community. Typically serve 1-2 times/month.

Call the office if you are interested

Diocesan Sharing Appeal

Our goal was $13298.00 and total pledge is $16618.00!!! Total paid is $8312.00. Fantastic! Re-member to get your pledges in and Thank you!!

Sat June 15th +Sylvia Creel

In Loving Memory

of Lusk,

Baker, McCaleb,

Ryan & Aken

Families

June 2019 Y O U M A Y P U R C H A S E A

FAMILY AD BY CALLING THE OFFICE

BY NOON ON THE WEDNESDAY

PRIOR TO PUBLICATION. CALL THE OFFICE FOR MORE INFO.

Prayers for all those

who are suffering in

Silence

Fun Fact

In June, 1980, the 7th and 8th graders of D'Iberville Middle School

adorned their gym wall with a painted mural depicting things along the

Gulf Coast. At the base of an Oak tree was painted the St. Theresa

Chapel, then located on Central Avenue in D'Iberville. The only other

church in the mural was St. Michael Catholic Church. Also depicted

were sea life and three shrimp boats. The mural took 200 man hours (4

days) and $28.00 of paint.

(Source: The Sun/Daily Herald)

In loving memory of

the Broussard, Dennings,

Merten & Taranto Families

Happy Father’s DAy

Our Guardian Angel

In Heaven

Salvadore ‘Penue’ Taranto

We love and miss you!

Your Children and Grand-

children

Happy 50th

Anniversary to

Harry & Helena Pelous

May 17 1969

Love Never Fails

In Loving Memory of

Joseph R Misko Sr

Velma Dujmov Misko

Joseph “Junnie” R Misko Jr

In Loving

Memory of

Zoway Demet

Especially on her

birthday

June 22nd

Blessing of Fleet and Shrimp Festival Results

King: Mark Kopszywa, Queen: Alexis Trochesset, 1st

Runner up: Erin Schreck, 2nd Runner up: Leah Crab-

tree, 3rd Runner up Gracie Handler, Miss Congeniality

Trilby Taylor

Kid’s Boat Designs– 1st Place: Kingsley Moody, 2nd

Place: Paitlyn Newbaker, 3rd Place: Katie Parker

Shrimp Boat Winners– Best Decorated Boat: Brandy

Michelle owned by Randy Lesso, 2nd Best Decorated

Boat: Barbara Kay owned by John Kopszywa and Best

Participation Boat: Miss Tiny Owned by John Franklin

Thank you to everyone who made this a huge success!! Happy Father’s Day to all our fathers

both living and dead. We love you!