Weekly Bulletin
March 2, 2025
A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. Luke 6:43-44
Today’s readings call us to reflect upon the power of our words. The first reading from Sirach teaches that our words reveal who we really are. Good words show a good heart, while bad words reveal inner problems. Today’s gospel also talks about the connection between our hearts and our actions. Jesus compares people to trees, saying that good trees bear good fruit. This means our actions and words reflect our inner goodness. This can also be true in our relationships. Kind words can build strong friendships and trust. Hurtful words can create distance and conflict. By watching what we say, we can strengthen our bonds with others and show them Christ’s love.
WEEKEND COLLECTION: $3,186.00 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: $1,205.00
THE SECOND COLLECTION next weekend will be for Black and Indian Missions.
CRS RICE BOWL: Bring Lent to life in your family by participating in Catholic Relief Services' “Operation Rice Bowl”. Calendars and bowls are available in the back of the church this weekend. Visit www.crsricebowl.org for resources and stories.
Our Prayer List
Let us keep our Holy Father, Pope Francis in our daily prayers.
Terry Ankerson, Infant Donnie Wayne Butler, John Calogrides, Monty Dees, Ella Comer, Ann Geisenheimer, Flora Gilbert, Mark Grimes, Edward and Linda Harwell, Mary Howell, Robert Howell, Winston Jarvis, III, Edward Karam, Emma Koppersmith, Carol P. Kreis, John and Barbara Laurendine, Angie Leon, Bob Maceluch, Herbert McAtee, Geraldine McGlasker, Margie McKay, Sue Neely, Rena O’Connor, Cheryl Pierce, John Pownall, Fringella Preston, Doug Previto, Walter Haywood Prine, Dixie Pritchard, David Scott, Lucille Scott, James Sealy, Mary S. Seibert, Dell Sharbrough, Diana Sheppard, Carol Shepherd, Allison Repoll Spillman, Paul C. Staley, Artemise N. Walker, Darlene and Norman Wilson.
REVISIONS TO OUR PRAYER LIST: Our prayer list will be purged and reconstructed at the beginning of each month. If you would like to include a name for the new month’s prayer list, please call the church office at (251)432-4784, email the office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or drop a note into the collection.
MASS INTENTIONS
| Saturday, March 1 | Bob Maceluch (L) | Wednesday, March 5 | Leo Dekle, Sr. (L) | ||
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Rev. Joseph M. Bolling (D) | Thursday, March 6 | Rev. Joseph M. Bolling (D) | ||
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Rev. Joseph M. Bolling (D) | Friday, March 7 | Ted Sellew (D) | ||
| Monday, March 3 | Paul Petro (D) | Saturday, March 8 | Ted Sellew (D) | ||
| Tuesday, March 4 | John Watts (D) |
Fasting and Abstinence
Catholics Ages 18-59 are obligated to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all ages 14 + should abstain from meat every Friday during Lent.
Pregnant and Breastfeeding women are exempt as are individuals who suffer from chronic mental or physical illnesses. In all cases, common sense should prevail. (USCCB)
Ash Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday, March 5
8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Mass and distribution of ashes will be in the church.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
3:15 p.m. every Saturday in the confessional
and by appointment.
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March 16
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Archdiocese for the Armed Services
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Catholic Week
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Catholic Communications
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Peter’s Pence
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