The Year for Priests
Fr. Kane calls our attention to the Year for Priests which begins June 19, 2009 and ends June 19, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI called for the special year to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney, who was famed for his priestly ministry. Cardinal Hummes offers his reflections on this Year for Priests at the Independent Catholic News Site. Priests, just like all other Christians, need the love and support of the community - the church - to succeed in living the call of Christian life. On Thursday evening, June 18, the Prayer ministry will be sponsoring ...
Baptism of Andrew Tim Tran
At the 10:00 a.m. Mass on June 7, ANDREW TIM TRAN, son of PHUOC T. TRAN and TIENT BUI was be baptized into the Catholic Church. Although the Mass was celebrated in English, the Baptism ceremony was in Vietnamese. Deacon Joseph H. Phung, from St. Bede's in Montgomery, performed the baptism. After the Mass, the Parish congratulated this young couple in the Hall with a Reception. http://picasaweb.google.com/stmaryopelika/ManyVoicesABaptismInVietnamese
Lent Events at St. Mary’s
We've been busy lately around the parish - with Friday Fish Fries, Lazarus Food Boxes and more... On Friday evening, April 3, 2009 the parish gathered for a Fish Fry, Stations of the Cross and then service in the form of packing the food boxes for Lazarus Ministries. Lent Photos from Picasaweb
Let it Snow
East Alabama ushered in March with a spectacular snowfall this year. Parishioner Chris Randolph took time to capture the scene on Sunday morning.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Even though the actual feast of St. Patrick is March 17th, any true Irishman knows that any day is good to celebrate. So, this year, here at St. Mary’s it will be Saturday, March 14th. As in previous years, it will be “Pot Luck” style. The Ladies’ Sodality will provide the plates, etc. as well as the liquid refreshments. Attendees provide the rest: salads, main courses, veggies, desserts --- all with a touch of green!
Homily Podcasts
Friends: In an address dated March 16, 2009, our Holy Father, Benedict XVI, stated: “…to...
Homily: Pentecost 2009
Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009. This may be difficult to hear at times as this homily...
Homily for May 24, 2009 (Ascension)
Fr. Kane’s homily for May 24, 2009. The Mobile Diocese celebrated the Feast...
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RCIA
Friends: Within a few weeks, we will be starting the Parish RCIA Program. This year,...
Lent Events at St. Mary’s
We’ve been busy lately around the parish - with Friday Fish Fries, Lazarus...
2009 Spring Parish Cleanup
Bill Baggett and the Men’s Club will be coordinating this spring’s Parish...
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RCIA
Friends: Within a few weeks, we will be starting the Parish RCIA Program. This year, Brandon & Jennifer Kaetzeol will be in charge of it. Newly married (June 20th!), they will be back soon and ready to get started. In the meantime, all of us have work to do. Experience has taught us clearly that people become members of the Catholic Church because... [Read more...]
Baptism of Andrew Tim Tran
At the 10:00 a.m. Mass on June 7, ANDREW TIM TRAN, son of PHUOC T. TRAN and TIENT BUI was be baptized into the Catholic Church. Although the Mass was celebrated in English, the Baptism ceremony was in Vietnamese. Deacon Joseph H. Phung, from St. Bede’s in Montgomery, performed the baptism. After the Mass, the Parish congratulated this young couple... [Read more...]
Easter at St. Mary’s
The regular schedule gets shuffled a bit during Holy Week and Easter. Daily mass moves to 7pm. The community gathers to celebrate Holy Thursday (bilingual of course) and Good Friday (bilingual, and this year in the middle of a wave of tornado sirens.) The Vigil welcomes new Catholic Christians ( this year Steven and Avion were baptized and Steven was... [Read more...]
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