Penance Services

Ø St. Vincent de Paul:   Monday, 2/26 at 7 pm

Ø Holy Spirit:   Monday, 3/5 at 7 pm

&         Tuesday, 3/6 at 7 pm

Ø St. Bonaventure:       Tuesday, 3/6 at 7 pm

Ø St. Joachim’s:           Wednesday, 3/14 at 7 pm

Ø St. Mary’s by the Sea:           Monday, 3/19 at 7 pm

Ø Sts. Simon & Jude:    Thursday, 3/22 at 7 pm

Ø St. John the Baptist:   Wednesday, 3/28 at 7 pm

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Lenten Meal/Fish Fry

Mark your calendars for St. Mary’s by the Sea Lenten Meal/Fish Fry on  February 23^rd and March 9^th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Don’t miss out on this fun and delicious event. Come share with fellow parishioners in our Lenten journey.

Christmas Schedule 2017

Christmas Crib

Beginning this weekend and continuing through the month of December, we will be accepting baby gifts for our local crisis pregnancy center. Please consider a Christmas gift for these precious babies. Items will be used in various programs to help young mothers who have chosen life for their babies. A crib will be in Fr. Johnson Hall during the month of December for this collection. If you prefer, a monetary donation in an envelope marked “Christmas Crib” would also be helpful.

Breakfast with St. Nicholas – Dec. 10^th

After the 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am Masses

Learn about St. Nicholas, make a craft, and enjoy a continental breakfast. Adults are welcome too.

Christmas Program in the Church

& Parish Party         December 10^th at 5:00 pm

Join us for our Annual Christmas Program in the Church as we celebrate that God is with us.

Afterwards, everyone is invited to the Parish Christmas Party in Fr. Johnson Hall, sponsored by St. Mary’s by the Sea ministries.

Our Lady of Fatima Procession October 14, 2017

Knights of Columbus  Sponsors Youth Essay Contest

 All Catholic students in public, private and parochial schools grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, are invited to participate in the 2017-2018 Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest.

Students are encouraged to write a 500 to 750 word essay on the theme of: “Going to the Peripheries.” Pope Francis talks about the need for the church, that is for all of us, to go to what Pope Francis calls the peripheries, the margins – those living in poverty, the homeless, the disabled and those who feel overlooked and marginalized.  Discuss the role of the Catholic Church in going to the peripheries, then select one of the following ideas to complete your essay:
a) Describe the work of one widely known current Catholic who went to the periphery.
b) Describe the work of one widely known historical Catholic who went to the periphery.
c) Describe the work of one person in your life, who helps alleviate human suffering.

 Essays must be turned into the parish office by November 10, 2017.   The winner in each grade will receive a $25 gift certificate.

The local contest will be hosted by St. Mary’s Council 14699. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the contest. Participants are required to furnish written parental consent. For entry forms and additional information visit our website: kofc14699.org/essay-contest/