Fr. Joe Fitzgerald, CM: Semillas de Esperanza

A few years back, newly ordained Fr. Joe Fitzgerald, C.M., served in St. Mary’s during the weeks that Fr. Jack was on vacation. This YouTube video is one  that he has made about his ministry. Enjoy!

The “Semillas de Esperanza” groups work together to build a better future for their families. Central to the program is the agricultural project that involves formation gatherings, group work, family seed loans, animal breeding, tool sharing and “village sample farms”. Through a synthesis of traditional indigenous ngóbe practice and the best practices of organic methods today, we are developing a new model of “Alternative Ngóbe Agriculture”!

For more information or to help support the Project, please visit…
http://sites.google.com/site/ngobemission/-semillas-de-esperanza-seeds-of-hope

Music: DJ Bajo Mendez, Panama

Thanksgiving

This is always a beautiful celebration here at St. Maryʼs. A great many people come to Mass (and itʼs NOT a day of obligation!), During our Eucharist, some people will have brought some bread & wine, symbols of the meal that they will share later in the day, and they will be blessed. this day, which begins with Mass continues with family & friends (and, believe it or not, some people even watch football!!!). So, our THANKSGIVING DAY MASS SCHEDULE IS:

MASS, with the blessing of Thanksgiving Day symbols, at 9:00 a.m. (NOT 8:00 a.m.)

Friday — NO MASS. If youʼre not shopping, then, sleep in!

Congratulations to Marie Hudson

On Sunday(November 20),  the Feast of Christ the King, Marie Hudson as well as her family & friends will be
at the Cathedral in Mobile where she will receive from Archbishop Rodi, the Christ the
King Medal. This is in recognition of her services here in our parish.

Each Parish of the Archdiocese is asked to nominate one person whose efforts in the
parish promote the values of the parish. Over the many years that Marie has been in St.
Maryʼs, her presence and participation have been invaluable. She has served for many
years, not only as the person responsible for the Ladiesʼ Sodality and all its activities,
but also on our Pastoral Council.

Anyone who knows Marie can testify to her quiet but deliberate way of working. She is a
good and strong “person behind the scenes”, never seeking the limelight. Marie serves
her parish well. What else needs to be said. Congratulations, Marie, and thank you
for your service and example.

Fall Festival and Special Mass

Sunday, October 30th, we’ll come together as a parish family — a family of families — to celebrate … FAMILIES. We’ll gather around the Table of the Lord at 10:00 a.m. Also, Children can come in their Halloween costumes, if they so wish.

Since it’s a PICNIC, each family is asked to bring something to eat that can be shared — the ol’ “POT LUCK” way. A good rule of thumb is to prepare something for your family plus four more people. We begin this weekend by praying for good weather!

We tip our hats to…

MARIE HUDSON and the LADIES SODALITY for their generosity of time and talent in putting together various receptions these past few weeks for the benefit of our parish. These receptions have been elegant, to say the least, and they just don’t happen. They are planned, organized, arranged and, lo and behold, are there waiting for us in the Parish Hall. We sincerely THANK Marie and her team for a job very well done.

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