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Nominate your
St. Mary Favorites
for the 2022 Lagniappe Nappies Awards!
Under the Kids category, are best private preschool, best private school, best daycare/mother's day out, best preschool teacher, coolest private school elementary and middle school teachers, best private school counselor, best private school principal, best head of private school, best private school overall academic program and athletic program, and most kid friendly neighborhood.
Under City Life category, best clergyman, coolest church/house of worship, best fundraising event, and under Professional Services category, best wedding venue!
IN ALL CATEGORIES...Vote for your fellow St. Mary Parishioners and St. Mary Catholic School Parents who work, own businesses, and are involved in our Mobile and Baldwin Communities!
Click here to Nominate! Vote now and often through midnight, April 3!
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Don't Forget to Purchase Your
Steak Out Tickets!
Our Event is Saturday, April 30
Please scroll down this newsletter for all event details! We are excited to announce that our
Cooking Teams are SOLD OUT!
Now ALL WE NEED IS YOU
to come join in on the fun!
Click here to purchase your Steak Out Tickets Online!
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View the Spring Issue of the
St. Mary Onlooker Newsletter!
If you did not receive yours in the mail, please contact Marcelle Naman at mrnaman@stmarymobile.org so we can add you to the mailing list!
Click here to view the Spring Onlooker Newsletter
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Friday, April 1
Adoration in Church of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday Schedule
6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in Chapel
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Church
If you would to sign up for an hour with Our Lord in the chapel, please contact Millie Dixon at (251) 432-8678
40 Days for Life
6 a.m. to Noon
All are invited to join in a local vigil of prayer and fasting in front of Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinic located at 717 Downtowner Loop. St. Mary Parishioners will meet each Friday from 6 a.m. to Noon. For more information, log on to 40daysforlife.com
Student Stations of the Cross, 2 p.m.
Stations of the Cross,
6 p.m. each Friday during Lent
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KOC Lenten Fish Fry!
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. sponsored by our Knights of Columbus. Offering inside dining in the St. Mary Gym and take out.
Adult Plates: $10
Children Plates: $8.
Pizza Slices: $2
Plates include fish, hush puppies, choice of 2 sides (slaw or cheese grits)
No preorders, first come first serve.
Canned drinks and adult beverages available for donation.
Cash, checks, and cards accepted for payment.
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Saturday, April 2
Mass: 7 a.m.
Vigil Mass at St. Joan of Arc, 4 p.m. celebrated by Father Spotswood
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Sunday, April 3
Masses:
6 a.m. celebrated by Father Vrazel
9:30 a.m. celebrated by Father Vrazel
11:30 a.m. celebrated by Father Spotswood
8:30a.m. at St. Joan of Arc celebrated by Father Spotswood
Confessions: 30 minutes before 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Masses
Lifeteen follows 11:30 a.m. Mass from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the St. Mary Youth House at 111 N. Lafayette.
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Pastor's Lenten Bible Study Final Week!
Focus on The Passion, 5 p.m.
St. Mary Pastor, Father Stephen Vrazel, will offer the final week of his Lenten Bible/Book study on April 3. The event in The Sisters of Mercy Building from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. The Passion Narratives is discussed based on Father Raymond Brown's book, "A Crucified Christ in Holy Week: Essays on the Four Gospel Passion Narratives". The suggested donation is $10 per book. For additional information, contact the St. Mary Parish Office at (251) 432-8678. Please feel free to join us even if you missed the first three weeks! Also, if you choose not to purchase a book, you can also join us just to listen.
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Monday, April 4
Masses, 6 a.m. & 7:15 a.m.
First Communion Interviews
First Communion Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary Chruch. Parents of current 2nd graders in both St. Mary School and in St. Mary's CCD Program should plan to attend.
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Tuesday, April 5
Masses, 6 a.m. & 7:15 a.m.
First Communion Interviews
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Wednesday, April 6
Masses, 6 a.m., & 7:15 a.m.
First Communion Interviews
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Thursday, April 7
Masses, 6 a.m., & 7:15 a.m.
First Communion Interviews
St. Mary Confessions and Eucharistic Adoration,
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Friday, April 8
Masses: 6, 7:15, & 8:10 a.m.
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the chapel from 6:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Contact Millie Dixon at (251) 432-8678 to sign up for an hour with Our Lord.
First Communion Interviews
40 Days for Life
6 a.m. to Noon
All are invited to join in a local vigil of prayer and fasting in front of Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinic located at 717 Downtowner Loop. St. Mary Parishioners will meet each Friday from 6 a.m. to Noon. For more information, log on to 40daysforlife.com
Student Stations of the Cross, 2 p.m.
Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m. each Friday during Lent
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KOC Lenten Fish Fry!
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. sponsored by our Knights of Columbus. Offering inside dining in the St. Mary Gym and take out.
Adult Plates: $10
Children Plates: $8.
Pizza Slices: $2
Plates include fish, hush puppies, choice of 2 sides (slaw or cheese grits)
No preorders, first come first serve.
Canned drinks and adult beverages available for donation.
Cash, checks, and cards accepted for payment.
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April 8
KOC Lenten Fish Fry,
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m.
April 10
Palm Sunday
Holy Week Begins
April 13
St. Mary Living Stations Public Performance, 6 p.m. in church
April 14
Holy Thursday
St. Mary Living Stations School Performance, 10 a.m. in church
Mass of Lord's Supper, 7 p.m.
Adoration at Repository, 8:30 p.m. to midnight
April 15
Good Friday
Passion of The Lord, 3 p.m.
Stations of the Cross, 6:30 p.m.
Tenebrae, 7 p.m.
April 16
Holy Saturday
Tenebrae, 9 a.m.
Confessions, 3 p.m.
Easter Vigil Mass, 8 p.m.
April 17
Easter Sunday
Masses, 6, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Women of St. Mary
follows the 9:30 a.m. Mass
Join in on the Fun this Easter Sunday! St. Mary class contest for Easter Egg delivery by April 13th. All children between the ages of 0 and 10 are asked to bring a basket and get ready for a morning of fun following the 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass on April 17!
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April 17-25
St. Mary Catholic School Easter Break
April 25 to April 20
Mustang Spirit Week!
Our Week Includes
Mustang Silent Auction: Monday, April 25 from 12 noon to Friday, April 29 at 4 p.m. Visit 32auctions.com
Two Mustang family nights at Nixon's and Callaghan's (Date TBA)
Friday Night Pavilion Reveal, 6 p.m.
Steak Out! Saturday, April 30
April 29
St. Mary Water Fun Day!
Pavilion Reveal Reception, 6 p.m.
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April 30
Steak Out!
Gates open at 6 p.m. and steak tasting begins at 6:15 p.m. with winners announced at 8 p.m. with prizes for Grand Champion, People's Choice, and Best Theme/Decorations
Live music by Blackwater Brass Band from 8:15 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Cooking Teams are SOLD OUT!
20 available slots at $400 a team with steaks provided (only 5 spots left for teams!)
Tasters Needed!
20 Group Tasting Team Tickets available for 8 people at $800 per team
30 Corporate Tasting Team Tickets available for 8 at $1250 per team
4 Title Sponsors Tasting Teams are available at $2500 for 12 people at $2500 each
Single tickets available for $100 each.
All Teams include keys with a chance to win a Golf Cart, a Solo Stove Yukon Stainless Smokeless Fire Pit, King Kooker Outdoor Deep Fryer/Boiler Set, Masterbuilt Electric Smoker, Blackstone 1554 Cooking 4 Burner Flat Top Grill, Pizzello 4-in-1 Outdoor Portable Wood Fired Pizza Oven!
Cooking Teams and each team level will receive other items and recognition to be soon listed on our website, www.StMaryMobile.org.
Click here to purchase Steak Out tickets Online!
Tickets may also be purchased in the St. Mary School Office through Marian Warner, mwarner@stmarymobile.org
For additional event details contact Joe Collins at joe@elminfo.com.
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May 1
First Communion, 3 p.m.
May 2
May Crowning, 8:30 a.m.
May 5
School Musical, GODSPELL!
May 10
Confirmation Mass, 6 p.m.
May 17
St. Mary Marriage Night! Reencountering Your Spouse:
“How you Get Through Disagreements”
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us for dinner, dessert, and dialogue! Suggested minimum donation per couple, $30.
Bring a bottle of wine to share! Child care included. Please RSVP to Laurel Wallace for both dinner and child care to lwallace@stmarymobile.org by March 7.
May 25
8th Grade Completion Mass, 6 p.m.
May 27
Last Day of School, 11:30 a.m. dismissal
May 30
Memorial Day
Priest's Retreat Weekend
June 5
Workshop Day to make organization banners for
Feast of Corpus Christi
12:30 p.m. in Sisters of Mercy Building
Bring your scissors, scraps, etc!
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June 11
Permanent Deacon Ordination Mass at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, 10 a.m.
Congratulations St. Mary's Deaconate Candidate, Mark Thompson!
June 12
Mark Thompson's First Mass as a Deacon!
9:30 a.m. Mass with reception to follow for all St. Mary families
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June 19
Feast of Corpus Christi
Parish procession begins at St. Mary following the 9:30 a.m. Mass and ends at St. Joan of Arch with luncheon to follow at St. Joan of Arc
Trolley will be provided for those who are unable to walk.
June 27 - July 1 and July 11- 15
St. Mary Jumpstart!
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day
St. Mary Catholic School offers two weeks of summer learning opportunities! Jumpstart offers enrichment activites focused on reading, writing, math, and science for curriculum enhancement, and to address learning gaps. Snacks provided, but not lunch. Cost is $220 for each week or $400 both weeks. Space is limited. Please contact Kortnee Acton ar kacton@stmarymobile.org or call (251) 433-9904 to enroll.
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Take a Peek inside St. Mary Catholic School!
Click here for a virtual tour!
St. Mary Catholic School educates children
from 6 weeks to 8th grade.
Our Early Child Development Center (Early C)
is for children
6 weeks to preschool readiness.
Our elementary and middle school programs include
PreK3 - 8th Grade.
Contact the School Office at (251) 433-9904 for more information or a personal visit at any time!
Click here for registration information for PreK3-8!
Click Here for info and registration information for our Early C!
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Cannot join us this week for Mass?
We have a
VIRTUAL COLLECTION BASKET!
May God bless you for your continued support!
You can also mail in your weekly donation to
St. Mary Parish, 106 Providence Street, Mobile, AL 36604,
attention: Stewardship Tithe
Open Positions at St. Mary!
St. Mary's "Early C" is Hiring!
The St. Mary Early Child Development Center is seeking both full and part-time childcare employees. Must be college-age and above. For more information, contact Early C Registrar
Marian Warner at mwarner@stmarymobile.org
or (251) 433-9904.
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Support Your Neighborhood Eateries!
Please contact the businesses below who have served as our weekend business partners and offer discounts for those who bring in our Sunday Church Bulletin.
If you have a local restaurant and would like to be added to this Sunday Bulletin Patron list, please contact Marcelle Naman at mrnaman@stmarymobile.org
SATURDAY EVENING:
Cheese Cottage - 650 St. Louis Street, downtown, open til 9 p.m.
SUNDAYS:
Nixon's-1801 Old Shell Road, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Callaghan's Irish Social Club- 916 Charleston Street in Oakleigh,
open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Simple Greek! - 100 North Florida Street in the Publix Shopping Center, open 11 a.m to 9 p.m.
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Join us for Mass!
Saturday: 7 a.m.
Sunday: 6 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
Mondays: 6 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.
Tuesdays: 6 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.
Wednesdays: 6 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.
Thursdays: 6 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.
Fridays: 6 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. and 8:10 a.m. Student Mass during the school year.
Confessions:
At St. Mary:
Sunday: 30 minutes before the Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5 to 6 p.m. with Holy Hour
or For APPOINTMENT, please CALL (251) 432-8678 TO SCHEDULE
Adoration in Chapel:
Fridays from
6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you would to sign up for an hour with Our Lord in the chapel, please contact Millie Dixon at (251) 432-8678
Adoration in Church on the First Friday of Each Month
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the chapel from 6:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. and then will be moved to the church until 5 p.m. on the First Friday.
If you are in need of the Sacrament of
The Anointing of The Sick
If you or a loved one is in need of a priest for anointing, please contact the parish office as soon as possible to request it. The parish office number is (251) 432-8678.
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Hearing Devices in church for a clearer sound!
We now have hearing devices available! They are located at the entrances to the church in baskets.
We understand that in our historic church that sometimes it is difficult to hear the spoken word. We now have hearing devices available in the church. We have ear pieces available that we ask you to take home with you after you return the hearing device in the designated baskets following Mass.
Please feel free to bring your own ear pieces if you prefer.
The hearing devices are directly connected to the pulpit for a clearer understanding of the spoken word!
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