Phase I for returning to Mass: EWTN Global Catholic Network St. “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek Bishop Kopacz will continue to dispense all the faithful from Sunday my face and turn form their wicked ways, I will hear them from heaven and forgive Obligation to participate in Mass until further notice. their sins and heal their land.” 1 Chron.. 7-14 “Make me an Instrument of Thy Peace” There will be three masses per weekend, Vigil Mass at 5:00 pm on (Discrepancies sometimes occur between TV, EWTN App and Highlights so please check for Saturdays, and 8:00 am, 10:30 am on Sundays. We ask that the earliest stated times) 227 East Cherokee Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601 May is the Month of Mary 5:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass be designated for our parishioners 60 Office: 601-833-1799 Office Hours: Tuesday—Friday 9:30-2:00 May 1 – 5:00 am Our Lady in Scripture and Tradition, The Mother of God. Jesus takes years and older and ones with underlying health issues who choose to his humanity from Mary. 8:00 am First Saturday Devotion, the Devotion of Repara- attend Mass. Reconciliation is by appointment only. Website: www.stfrancisbrookhaven.org tion to the . 8:30 am The First Saturdays for Kids – Sister Vulnerable individuals, those 65 and older or with underlying condi- Email: [email protected] Lucia teaches the children the importance of the First Saturday devotion and the steps tions, should continue to shelter in place. Parents should consider the necessary for fulfilling Mary’s request in this animated special. 10:30 am St. Joseph vulnerability of infants, toddler, and small children during this time, Find us on Facebook at St. Francis of Assisi the Worker – This EWTN special examines how St. Joseph’s example is a reflection and consider not bringing them to Mass. upon the dignity of our own work and the crucial role that fathers play in the family. Face masks are mandated for all assembly members over the age of May 2, 2021 Year B 12:30 pm EWTN Bookmark: Founder of the Children’s Prayer Group move- two. Please bring your own face mask. ment discusses her new book that presents the classic Consecration to Jesus Through Most masses will be quiet. If music is included, it will be limited to Eucharistic Celebration Of The Fifth Sunday of Easter Mary in a way that children will understand. 1:00 pm St , Doctor of the Church – an EWTN docudrama filmed on location in Italy. 2:00 pm Marian Proces- one musician and one cantor. n the Gospel today we hear Jesus say that he is the vine and his disciples are the branches. sion from the Holy Land. 4:00 pm The – A Christian or State Chris- There will be no nursery at any mass, and the cry room will not be tianity? 4:30 pm Hope to Die – Resurrection of the Body. 7:00 pm - Two Crowns – available. I He tells them that those who remain on the vine will bear much fruit. Saul of Tarsus An exceptional film about St. Maximillian Kolbe, the Catholic at Auschwitz who The parish center will not be open. If a restroom is needed, please persecuted the early church, trying to destroy the blossoming vine. But in today’s first reading, sacrificed his own life in order to save others. Includes first-hand testimony of those use the one behind the office, the code is 1799. after his conversion and baptism, Saul—now Paul—boldly preaches in the Lord’s name. We also who were impacted by his courage and faith. 10:30 pm A Journey through Scripture, Hymnals have been removed and all Holy water fonts will remain hear John assure us that if we keep God’s commandments we will remain in the Lord, remain on The Bible and the Church Fathers continues with Lesson 8, Preserving the Truth! empty. May 2 – 1:30 pm Doctors of the Church, St. Athanaius of Alexandria. 4:30 pm Saints There will not be an offering taken up, or any items taken to the altar the vine, bearing fruit. vs Scoundrels, St. Joan of Arc vs Maximillian Robespierre Pt. 1. 10:30 PM Catholic View for Women, Sex Trafficking – You can make a difference! May 3 – 6 4:30 pm during mass. A basket for donation/offerings will be available in the Staff MAY May 1 The Feast Day for – This 4 part mini-series gives Catholics a deeper understand- vestibule. Fr. Manohar Thanugundla, Pastor ing into St. Louis de Montfort’s recommendations that true devotion and consecration Communion will be disbursed in the form of bread only and will only Erin Womack, Secretary, DRE ST. JOSEPH to the Blessed Mother will prepare us for a total consecration to Jesus. be offered in the hand. There will be no placing of the host on a Sue Junkin, Bookkeeper May 5 -3:00 pm EWTN Theology Roundtable: As the Covid threat diminishes, EWTN tongue. Angele Bartholomew, Youth Minister the experts look at ways parishes can encourage a return to the Holy Sacrament and the At the end of mass parishioners will be asked to leave from the back Worker Sacraments importance of attending Mass in person. May 6 – 10:30 pm A Journey through of the church first. Please follow the ushers’ instructions. Scriptures, Lesson 9, the Doctrine of the Mysteries. Paper bulletins will not be available for the foreseeable future. Prayers for Healing: Merle Alexander, Karla Gerald, Nathan Williamson, Reconciliation: Please maintain appropriate social distancing and abide by all state James & Carol Laird, Lona Pool, Sherry Williams, Ken Berry, Megan Gerald, Sign up for the EWTN app on your phone for schedules, live streams, By appointment only. and local health recommendations while inside the building. Shirley Armstrong, Heath Louviere, Georgia Thibodeaux, Kayla Breaux, On Demand, the Bible and more! Following each mass, the church will be disinfected/sanitized. Taylor Ashley, John Dietz, Butch & Dot Schott, Cindy Winstead, Billie June Baptism: Contact the office to make Everyone’s vigilance with proper distancing, hygiene, and other Peeler, Bridget Fairbrother, Ashley & Ryley Toups, Karen Faubion, Doug an appointment with Fr. Mano. measures is necessary whenever we gather. Thank you for your Schutzle, Katie Jones, Melinda Williams Rogers, Daniel Furlow, Kellie Barrett, King’s Daughters Medical cooperation as we adhere to these guidelines. Iddo Davis, Jeff Beeson, Dale Foster, Alyce Theriot, Brenner Babin, Carla Marriage: Contact the office to Center is reaching out to Bayer Holly, Will Stanback, Sophia Murray, Ronnie D. Lee, Ricky Whitehead, local churches to see if Our Lady of Fatima—Feast Day May 13 make an appointment with Fr. Mano Kathy Bailey, Lonnie May Young, Gene Scoggins, Ben Williams, there is interest in receiv- Novena May 4-12 Faith Formation Schedule: at least six months in advance. Most Holy Virgin, who deigned to come to Fatima to reveal Sonny Parsons, Robert Grice, Madeline King, Bruce Davis, Loren Mays, ing the COVID vaccine. If to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces Meal at 5:30 Class 6:00 PM—7:00 PM—May 5 Robin Rushing, C.W. Edge, Robert Wusterbarth, Paul Phillips, Cindy hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts Closing Mass at 5:30 with meal following - May 12 Weekend Mass Schedule & Intention there are 10 or more peo- with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating Galey on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we ple (18 & over) interested Prayers for the Homebound: Bill Medor, Helen Walters, Elsa & Bela may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of We will continue to follow diocese guidelines, face masks must be worn. Saturday, May 1, Vigil Mass - 5:00 PM - Our Parish in receiving the vaccine; sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favor (mention your Nagy, John Damico, Judy Rudman. Teachers, please keep your protection of children training up to date. There is Sunday, May 2, Mass - 8:00 AM - World Peace KDMC would come on-site request), which I so earnestly seek and which I ask of thee in new training content available at: https://www.virtus.org. Our prayers are with all of those called to defend our country, this novena, for the greater Glory of God, for thine own honor Sunday, May 2, Mass - 10:30 AM - Our Soldiers at St. Francis and provide and for the good of all people. Amen. especially: Major Charles Andrew Griggs vaccines on a Tuesday or (Our Father, Glory Be – 3 times each) “ Behold, children are a gift from the LORD.” Psalm 127:3 Wednesday afternoon. If Daily Mass Schedule & Intention THERE IS ROOM FOR YOU you are interested, please Billy Walker St. Francis is continuing to practice social distancing, but call Celine Craig Monday, May 3 - No Mass we are consistently having (601-835-9175) or send an Jason Guthrie space in all our masses for Tuesday, May 4 - 11:50 AM Rosary, 12:10 PM Mass - Peace, protection & safety additional people. If we email ([email protected]). Altar Flowers Ronald Wojcik begin to reach our limited Would you like to donate altar flowers for a St. Francis Parish Offertory for children & family. (By: Nina Hoang) capacity, more masses will be Information required special occasion, or in memory of a loved Austin Craig made available so we can one? Please put your name and specify what Wednesday, May 5 - 11:50 AM Rosary, 12:10 PM Mass - Grandparents/Ancestors (RIP) protect ourselves and provide includes Name, Birthdate, Jeremy Champagne everyone an opportunity to the flowers are for on the sign-up sheet hang- Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 (By: Nina Hoang) attend mass. and good phone #. ing on the wall in the vestibule. The flowers are $60.00 and the envelopes are located in Actual Budget % of Goal Thursday, May 6 - 11:50 AM Rosary, 12:10 PM Mass - Grandparents/Ancestors (RIP) David Phillips Although the state of Mississippi has lifted the the wall hanger in the vestibule. Please place April $18,853 $22,775 83% (By: Nina Hoang) mask mandate, masks are still your money in the collection basket. If you required at all indoor func- IMPORTANT USHER have any questions contact the office. Annual $218,719 $273,300 80% Friday, May 7 - 7:15 AM Mass tions of the Catholic Church, including mass. NOTICE Contact the office if: If you would You are a scheduled Flocknote is the new like to lead the Washing The Lord’s usher and you are no Mass Schedule for May 8 & 9 communication system. Rosary before May Crowning for the longer serving your Sign-up by texting Mass on Blessed Virgin Mary scheduled time. Saturday, May 8 Sunday, May 9 Sunday, May 9 Saturday or Laundry STFRANCIS1 TO 84576. If you are interested in If you need help Sunday, con- Children will crown Mary at OR 5:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass tact the office. washing and preparing 10 :30 AM Mass on May 9 registering, contact You may lead the altar linens for There will be flowers provided You would like to be Ushers: Chandler & Goss Ushers: Bonner & Jones Ushers: Womack & Allen the office. from your seat mass, please call the or you may bring your own. a usher. or the ambo. church office. Lector: Shelley Harrigill Lector: Joshua Atwater Lector: Valentine

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