treasures from our tradition

Saturday Vigil
July 30, 2016
5:00 p.m.
Sunday
July 31, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Lectors:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Greeters:
Ushers:
Gift Bearers:
Cross Bearer:
Servers:
Mass Coordinator:
Manfred Eidt, Donna Martello
Donna Martello (E), Mary Louise Millican (PB), Mary Ruth Maier (PB)
Tommy and Linda Biglane
Jimmy Simmons (H), Kot Morris (C), Ashley Bennett (C)
Chosen by Mass Coordinator / Head Usher
Jimmy Simmons
Altman Biggs, Sophia Bennett
Jimmy Simmons
Lectors:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Suellen Barnett, David Gaude
Charles Garrity (E), Mark McCann (choir), Julie Kendall (PB),
Margaret Guido (PB)
Paige Iseminger, Peggy Wilson
Benny Jeansonne (H), Van Voss (C), Barry Iseminger (C)
Chosen by Mass Coordinator / Head Usher
Van Voss
Fisher Iseminger, Hunter Voss
Julie Kendall
Greeters:
Ushers:
Gift Bearers:
Cross Bearer:
Servers:
Mass Coordinator:
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Sometimes when bishops are consecrated, they are not given the care of a diocese as an ―ordinary.‖ A very old
tradition, however, assures that they are invested with a ―see,‖ a link with a local church. Many hundreds of places around
the world were dioceses at one time, but are no longer. In England, for example, some of the historic dioceses such as
London, Salisbury, and Manchester ceased to be Catholic at the Reformation and their cathedrals passed to the Church of
England. The reestablishment of the Catholic Church in the nineteenth century meant that new dioceses had to be created,
such as at Liverpool and Westminster. Similarly, in Scandinavia the ancient Catholic dioceses vanished under
Lutheranism. In North Africa, tiny dioceses disappeared under the sands or were swept away by Islam.
In the United States, some original dioceses never really developed as population centers, such as the old dioceses of
Bardstown, Vincennes, Sault Ste. Marie, or Walla Walla. The tradition of ―titular sees‖ assures that the ancient churches
are always held in prayer, as the bishop celebrates Mass in its memory a few times a year.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch
ALTAR WORKERS
July 29: Evelyn Fairbanks
FLOWER GUILD
July 30: Heard and Shaidnagle
PARISH INCOME LAST WEEKEND
Weekly amount anticipated to meet budget
Amount received last weekend
$11,057.70
$326.93
WeeklyEnvelopes:
Loose Contributions:
Children’s Contributions:
Mississippi Catholic, 2016:
Special Collections:
CARPENTER’S CUP
July 30: Ka thy and Daniel Usnik
121 Subscriptions
$9,075.00 (158)
$248.25
$0.00 (0)
$2,430.00
Budgeted weekly amount for 2015-2016 fiscal year is $11,442.32 ($592,000.00 for the year)
AN AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFRIBILLATOR (AED) IS LOCATED IN THE BULLETIN ROOM ON THE
ELEVATOR SIDE OF THE BASILICA. USHERS AND MASS COORDINATORS ARE AWARE OF THE LOCATION.
Words of Wellness
ST. MARY SEEKS MUSIC DIRECTOR
Our parish is seeking a full-time/part-time music
director. Applicant must be a practicing Roman
Catholic, proficient in organ and piano. Vocal
training and choir conducting required. Position
includes training of volunteer cantors and developing a
children's liturgical music program. Candidate must be
able to work collaboratively, have a deep understanding of
Vatican II and the rich music tradition of Catholicism, and
engage the congregation in active liturgical participation.
Moller organ (1958), rebuilt in 1990s, wonderful acoustics,
6-second reverberation. Salary commensurate with training and experience. Submit cover letter, resume, references, salary expectations to Father David O'Connor.
Deadline to apply: August 1.
MORNING GLORY
A morning glory at my window
satisfies me more than the metaphysics
of a book.
—Walt Whitam
SUMMER STORMS
*Listen to local news or NOAA Weather
Radio for emergency updates. Watch for
signs of a storm, like darkening skies, lightning
flashes or increasing wind.
*If you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be in danger from lightning. If thunder roars,
go indoors! Don't wait for rain. Lightning can
strike out of a clear blue sky. Learn more about
lightning safety.
*Avoid electrical equipment and corded
telephones. Cordless phones, cell phones and
other wireless handheld devices are safe to use.
*Keep away from windows.
*If you are driving, try to safely exit the roadway and park. Stay in the vehicle and turn on
the emergency flashers until the heavy rain
ends.
*If you are outside and cannot reach a safe
building, avoid high ground; water; tall, isolated
trees; and metal objects such as fences or
bleachers. Picnic shelters, dugouts and sheds are
KEEP FIT AND HEALTHY
JOIN ONE OF OUR CLASSES
QiGONG / TAI-CHI
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
We need volunteers building house #20 in
Natchez, #11 Garden Street. Help others and
learn a new skill, no experience necessary. All
tools and supplies are provided. Work days are
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Everyone aged 16 and older is encouraged to help!
QiGong / Tai-Chi is taught every Wednesday
9:00-10:00 a.m. in the O’Connor Family Life
Center. Designed for seniors, these classes are
offered free of charge. Tai-Chi is an age-old
practice involving slow and easy movements
that loosen joints, stretch muscles, and improve
balance.
QiGONG IN A CHAIR
This exercise is ideal for anyone with knee or back
problems. This class is taught in the FLC every
Wednesday from 10-11:00 a.m.
YOGA is offered every Tuesday at 6 :00
p.m. in the O’Connor Family Life Center.
Babysitting is offered in the O’Connor
Family Life Center nursery from 5:45-7:00
p.m. Please bring your own mat.
LINE DANCING
Every Monday morning 10:00-11:00 at
Assumption, Tuite Hall
10 Morgantown Road, Natchez
EVERYONE IS INVITED! No Cost.
CORRECTION (Sorry for the error last week)
The Knights of Columbus, Council 1034, held the
Installation of Officers on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
Those in attendance were (from left) Joe Garrity, Ron
Brumfield, (Financial Secretary), Joseph Gunning,
(Trustee), Dan Miller, (Grand Knight), Conrad Anderson
Jr. (Treasurer), James Shaidnagle, (Chancellor, Lecturer),
Luis Ybarra (District Deputy), John Curran, (Trustee),
Ricky Warren, (Deputy Grand Knight), Darren Cowart,
(Recorder). Officers not in attendance were Walt Brown,
(Advocate), Tommy Biglane, (Warden), Ken Burnette,
(Inside Guard), John Kerwin, (Outside Guard), Larry
Gardner, (Trustee). We are looking forward to having an
exciting new year for the Council.
Community Service Opportunity
There is an ecumenical group of mentors that are reading with/
tutoring second and third graders at a local
elementary school. The time commitment is one
hour per week from September to May. Anyone
interested in this very rewarding ministry, please
contact Amanda Jeansonne for further information. amandafj@bellsouth.net or 601.446.9549
The following friends and members of
our parish need our prayers. Please add
these names to your prayer list. Contact
the church office 601-445-5616 to have
names added to the prayer list. Names
will be removed after four weeks.
Susan Willey
Phillip Mardis
Barbara Spencer
Gwin Dove
Dinah Ricks
Patricia Gaude
J.J. and Virginia
Whitehead
Daniel Miller
Leona Uzzetta
Megan Penny
Donnie Verucchi
Mary Faggione
Audley and Lorna
Case
Becky Neville
*************
Joe Eidt
Bernice Martello
Paisley Mardis
Conner Burns
Delilah Beesley
Rolland Golden
Tom Pharr
Jan Williams
Millett Cuthberson
Jennie LaCombe
Dennis Christian
Margaret Cooley
Father Paul
Kunnumpuram
Aaron Hunter
Al Ater
**************
Charles Michael
Poole
Glenda & Sonny
Daniels, Sr.
Judy Clements
Ann Thompson
Brian Warren
Lewie Sandel
Lance Gaude
Mary Warren
Gary Boxer
Barbara Burke
Sylvia Lowery
Esther Shaifer
Mary Gunning
Clarene Guercio
Paul Mascagni
Michael Wheeler
**************
Adolf Jonaitis
John Barnett
Shelley Junkin
Mike Depta
Leona Carter
Logan Byrne
Speedy Wilson
Angeline Gibson
Wanda Mulvihill
Vivi Kate Jones
Cathy Helmrich
Betty Cater
Evans
Malori Giannaris
Mary Brasher
Anne Allmand
Johnnie and
David Galer
Stephanie
Gordon
Claire Gordon
DRIVERS NEEDED AT STEWPOT
Volunteers are needed for the Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday meal delivery at the Natchez Community Stewpot.
The time is flexible, but in general meals are picked up at the
Stewpot at 10:45; and the route takes a little over an hour.
Ideally, two people do the route, so one can drive and the
other get in and out with the meals. This is a much needed
and very rewarding service.
Please call or email Amanda
Jeansonne (601 807 2654 or
amandafj@bellsouth.net) for more
information. Thank you!
St. Mary Sunday Bible Study
Adult Sunday school will resume in
August with a 24 week comprehensive
Bible study. Please stay tuned to the bulletin for
details. Thank you!
Karen Verucchi, Class Facilitator (601)870-5388
PRAYERS FOR MILITARY
and LAW ENFORCEMENT
We pray for those listed below who serve in the
military or in law enforcement at this time,
especially any of those who are serving in Iraq or
in other dangerous areas of the world. Contact the church office
at 601-445-5616 to have names added.
Bob Loyed Lively
Russell Fleet
Palmer Taylor
Chris Brumfield
Jay Foggo
Justin Robinson
Luke Eidt
Lance Adams
Michael Stevens
Matt Bounds
Richard Walcott
Russ Williams
Brandan Bordelon
Christopher
Shaidnagle
Marcus Estes
Aaron Moore
Matthew Henderson
Bruck Krafft
Josh Jackson
Matthew Voss
Xander Miller
Priester Byrne
Mike Chapman
Jeremy Sanders
Ben Hewitt
Travis Patten
FAREWELL TO FATHER LEOPOLD
WELCOME BACK, FATHER O’CONNOR
We say farewell to Father
Leopold Keffler, O.F.M. Conv.
He will leave Natchez this
Monday, July 25, after
supplying for Father O’Connor at
both St. Mary Basilica and
Assumption Church for part of
June and the month of July. We
hope Father Leopold had an
enjoyable stay with us this summer, and we hope that he will
return to us again next summer!
ADORATION EVERY MONDAY
Thank you, Father Leopold, for
all that you have done for our
parish and our parishioners during your visit to Natchez.
Safe travels back home to Indiana and have a great school
year!
SYMPATHY
We extend our sympathy to Page and Gary
Blackwell, Bill Byrne, Nancy Byrne, Paul and Jan
Byrne and all members of the family on the death
of Page’s mother Victoria Meng Byrne on July
17, 2016.
We welcome home Father David O’Connor, who will
return to Natchez on Tuesday night, July 26. We hope he
enjoyed taking his tour group around Ireland and that he
had a great vacation with his family there.
Come to a quiet place where you can be with
Jesus every Monday following Mass, from 8:30
am-5:30 pm in St. Mary Basilica.
Spend time in:
Adoration - realizing the greatness of God, pondering
who God is, who I am.
Contrition (Sorrow) - for my failings, my sins, my
weakness, and for the sins of the world.
Thanksgiving—for the blessings and gifts God has
given to me, natural and spiritual
Supplication (Petition) - presenting to God my needs,
whether spiritual or temporal, for body or soul,
especially for vocations, respect for life, family
needs, and our country.
Pray the Sacred Scriptures, Rosary, or Chaplet of
Divine Mercy.
Just spend time with Jesus.
May God be with this family in its time of grief, and may
He grant Victoria eternal life and peace.
Cathedral School Sports Program Dates to Remember
Monday, August 1 – Deadline for submitting ALL programs
ads. Please keep in mind, this is the Monday before school
starts.
Deadlines are crucial to ensure our programs will be sold
at the first home football game vs. St. Joe on Friday,
August 26, 2016.
Forms are available on the Cathedral website
www.cathedralgreenwave.com or in the Development Office.
If you have any questions, please Gina
Cauthen at 601-597-3716 or Cara Serio at
601-445-9844.
Miss Lou Community Support Group
for those grieving loss due to suicide
meets each Thursday at 6:30 PM
Grace United Methodist Church
2 Fatherland Rd., Natchez, MS
If you have any questions,
please contact:
Pastor Nance Hixon 601-445-5146.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Any Catholic who has completed the 10th grade and
wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in
Spring 2017 is asked to contact Mr. Gabe Cassagne by
email as soon as possible
(gabe.cassagne@cathdralgreenwave.com).
Our first meeting will be Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in
the Youth wing of the Family Life Center. The time will
be announced next week. This first meeting is for
interested candidates only (not sponsors or parents).
Compassionate Care Hospice
Grief and Loss Support Group Meeting
WHEN: Second Monday of each Month, 5:30 pm
WHERE: Compassion Care Hospice Office Suite A
113 Jefferson Davis Blvd.
Natchez, MS
Open to the Public
Next Meeting August 8
Lite Refreshments will be provided.
(for more information call 601-442-6800)
Mae & Friends’ 9th Annual Lemonade Stand
Friday, July 29, 2016 10 am – 2 pm
Natchez Convention Center
Canal Street
SELLING LEMONADE, COOKIES & T-SHIRTS!
All proceeds to be donated to the
Natchez-Adams County Humane Society.
CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP VOLUNTEERS RETURN HOME
This Saturday, July 23, twenty-seven teens and seven chaperones return home to Natchez from a six day mission trip
to Catholic Heart Work Camp in Pensacola, Florida. The group wants to thank you, our parishioners, for all your
donations – financially and otherwise - in helping to make this remarkable experience possible!
Chaperons were Carrie Lambert, Jessica Carter, Bernita Dunbar, Amy and Jay Gamberi, Dorothy Garrity, and
Paige Iseminger.
Youth were Gracie Bertelsen, Ty Bertelsen, Altman Biggs, Chase Brooks, Faith Ann Brown, Madison Delaney,
Cedric Dunbar, Natalie Fletcher, Paige Foster, Mia Gamberi, Daniel Garrity, Baylee Graning, Paola Hernandez,
Fisher Iseminger, Christopher Johnson, Caroline Kaiser, Jarrod Lambert, Anna Kat McDonough, Olivia Moore,
Michael Orr, Adrianna Rojo, Annie Russ,
Elizabeth Smith, Madeline Smith, Marli Vaughan,
Nic Waycaster, and Olivia Waycaster.
Above Left: Youth from St.
Mary connect with youth
from all over the country!
Above Right: Youth work
hard painting various
buildings in need of repair
in Pensacola.
Left: The group poses for a
picture before getting on
the bus last Sunday to head
to Pensacola.
THANK YOU TO BURNS FAMILY FOR MEMORIAL DONATION
On July 12, 2016, Father Leopold Keffler,
O.F. M. Conv., blessed the newest additions to
the Bishops’ Prayer Garden in the backyard of
the Rectory: the Gireaudeau gravestone and an
angel statue. The gravestone was featured in
last weekend’s bulletin. This week we feature
the beautiful angel statue that has been recently
placed in the Prayer Garden. A loved possession
of Mrs. Therese Burns in her yard for years, the
statue was donated to St. Mary Parish by the
children of Pete and Therese Burns after their
parents’ deaths.
Pictured at right are family members: (back)
Theresa Burns Anderson, Annette Burns, Peter
Burns, and Ann Burns Shaidnagle. Front are
Brendan and Brigid Anderson.
ST. MARY AND ASSUMPTION BLOOD DRIVE SUCCESSFUL
St. Mary and
Assumption
Parishes thank
all the caring
and dedicated
people of our community who
willingly donated blood at our
Parish Blood Drive this past
Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
Despite an unexpected power
loss in the downtown area
that afternoon, we surpassed
our goal of 30 donors and 48
units of blood. At the drive,
43 donors gave 53 units of
blood! Thank you to everyone who took the time to give
the gift of life.
ABOVE: Donors patiently wait their turn to give blood.
RIGHT: Kevin Flowers donates “double reds.”
BELOW LEFT: Richard Baroni of Assumption Parish
donates blood.
BELOW RIGHT: Community Services Commission
members Patricia Murphy, Jimmy Simmons, and
chairperson Charlene Rushing register blood donors.
FROM THE ST. MARY ARCHIVES . . .
History of Memorial Park
by the late Miss Beatrice Perrault.
Published in The Natchez Democrat Sunday, July 27, 1969
The records of the present memorial park and the ground on which St. Mary's Cathedral is
erected are so closely inter-woven that we can scarcely speak of one without mentioning the
other.
On the 8th of May 1786, a grant was issued by the Spanish officials to William Barland allowing him 105 acres of land in
the City of Natchez. Afterward, however, the Spanish Government desiring to turn the land over to church use, made an
agreement with Barland whereby he received, in lieu of this grant, a tract of land in Kingston. The Spanish Government
then turned his property over to the church. History records that this agreement was never signed. When Mississippi fell
under the jurisdiction of the United States, the church property was seized under the pretense that the land was a possession
of the Spanish Crown because the Church, not being an incorporated body, was incapable of holding real estate. It was true
that the Spanish Government held title to the property. However the American government was now in possession and by
act of Congress proceeded to grant parcels of this land to divers parties. The United States government instituted a
commission for the purpose of hearing and passing upon claims of individuals, and these claims were not debarred until
November 1804. The Church, having no official head in Natchez, presented no claim for the property. It seems, however,
that Barland did put in a claim for this property, for we find in 1805 the United States government confirmed the Spanish
Grant to Barland. Thus, we find that the Catholic Congregation of Natchez was in possession of a church on what is now
Commerce Street, and a graveyard on the site now occupied by the Cathedral and Rectory but not holding title to the
property. In order to retain possession, it was necessary that the property be bought from Barland. This was done, for it is
recorded that on January 7th, 1802 the "Roman Catholic Society" purchased these said two pieces of property for the
consideration of $500.00.
On January 4, 1817 Wm. Rutherford and John P. McNeil, heirs at law of Barland, deeded to the City of Natchez Lot 4 and
a part of Lot 1 and 3 in Sq. 30. The deed stip- ulated that the ground was forever to be used as a burying ground.
In 1841 the Most Rev. John Joseph Chanche, the first Bishop of Natchez, arrived to establish the See. In establishing the
claim Bishop Chanche journeyed to Havana and in the colonial archives he found the original grant to this property. The
case was tried in the courts and Bishop Chanche got judg-ement in his favor. La - to the possession of Bishop Van de Velde
[stet], who on the death of Bishop Chanche became the 2nd Bishop of Natchez.
At the time that Bishop Van de Velde came into possession of the property the graveyard was in a deplorable condition. At
a great cost to himself he made many im- provements and enclosed the ground with a high fence. He gathered together all
the bones that were scattered over the ground and had them deposited in the crypt under the sanctuary of the church. He
also had a large grave dug within the enclosure in which other bones were deposited and to which all tombstones were
transferred. In the meantime, however, the City of Natchez appealed the decision of the court, and the higher court reversed
the decision of the lower court, giving back the property to the City of Natchez.
In the year 1888, the hill was graded to its present level. The bones and pieces of coffins found at this time were placed in a
large coffin and reinterred under a mound over which was placed a slab. Thus, according to the original deed, it is kept a
perpetual burying ground.
Memorial Park was the name decided upon by his Honor the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, and to be known as such for
all time; it being a memorial to the old Natchez of generations past.
The Confederate veterans, assisted by the Memorial Association, conceived the idea of paying tribute to the soldiers who
had "crossed over the river." Accordingly, an imposing monument, surmounted by a confederate soldier on duty was
erected. On April 26th, 1890, amid fitting ceremonies this monument was unveiled by Miss Margaret Martin (the late Mrs.
Bayard Shields) daughter of Gen. Wm. T. Martin, one of Mississippi's Confederate heroes. The address was given by
Major K. P. Laneau.
In the year 1905 legal proceedings were brought against the City of Natchez by one Thornton, who claimed to be an heir of
Wm. Rutherford. The case was decided in favor of the City of Natchez. Even as late as March 25, 1930, an effort was made
by a party to present legal claims to the park. To forestall any further procedure of like nature, the Board instructed that the
decision of the court rendered in favor of the City of Natchez, made many years ago, be entered on the minutes.
On every April 26th, Memorial Day, the Veterans, assisted by the Memorial Association and Loyal Daughters and Sons of
the Confederacy, have met on Memorial Park to pay tribute to the heroes of the South. Thus have these grounds become
hallowed and the thinning line of Grey holds out a withered hand to grasp the stalwart figures of the American Legion and
commissions them to "carry on."
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
ONGOING TRAINING
As a part of the ongoing efforts for the Diocese of Jackson Protection of Children Program,
you will have access to monthly VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training bulletins. The
online monthly bulletin format will require ongoing safe environment training for all
clergy, religious, employees and volunteers who have significant contact with children
and young people. You will receive monthly email reminders from VIRTUS Online when a
bulletin is available, which is within the first full week of each month. THE JULY
VIRTUS BULLETIN REMINDER WAS SENT OUT VIA EMAIL THE WEEK
OF JULY 3—did you get yours?
The VIRTUS online monthly bulletin format will replace the every odd-number
calendar year 0online review program.
The VIRTUS email will include your user ID and unique password. Once you sign-in to
https://www.virtus.org, please go to the training tab and update your password and any
information within "Update my Account." You also will have access to complete the
monthly training bulletin within the Training tab. You will be required to answer a multiplechoice question after you have read the bulletin. When you answer the question, submit the
answer to update the Diocese of Jackson Protection of Children Database.
The training bulletins are also accessible in Spanish by clicking on ―ESPAÑOL:
ACCESSO O INSCRIPCIÓN‖ at https://www.virtus.org and logging in with your user ID
and unique password.
We hope you find the training bulletins informative. And, thank you for your
continued participation in the Diocese of Jackson Protection of Children Program.
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Volunteers in our parish who recertified with the Diocesan Protection of Children
mandate in 2015 should have been receiving these bulletins since February 2016. If
you are in compliance and have not received the Virtus Training Bulletins monthly, do
these two steps: 1. Contact the St. Mary or Assumption Church Office.
2. Check your Junk Mail / Spam Mail to see if the Virtus bulletins
are there.
You must be in compliance if you are in contact
with our children in any way.
New volunteers in the parish must still submit an
application for a criminal background check and
attend a live session on Protection of Children.
BALLET MAGNIFICAT! AND MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR COME TO TOWN
As Natchez continues to commemorate its 300th anniversary, the
committee for Ballet Magnificat-Natchez joins in the celebration with a
special evening of unity with the theme MAKE US ONE. This year’s
performance will not only present Ballet Magnificat! America’s Premiere
Christian Ballet Company, but it also will feature the very dynamic
Mississippi Mass Choir. This will be an extraordinary evening of music
and ballet with special appearances by inspirational worship leaders. This
program is scheduled for Friday, August 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the
Natchez City Auditorium, 207 Jefferson Street, Natchez.
This is the 8th annual
fundraiser to support Catholic Charities’ The Guardian Shelter
for Battered Families, a safe and secure refuge for abused women
and children that are homeless by reason of domestic abuse. The
Guardian Shelter also provides individual therapy; support group
counseling; court advocacy and personal advocacy; information
and referrals for housing, public assistance and medical assistance; and outreach and public awareness.
For ticket information, please call Carolyn Ridley at
601.304.1383 or Dorothy Sylvester at 601.442.4579.
ST. MARY BASILICA HOSTS 4th ANNUAL ACDA CONCERT
The Mississippi Chapter of the American Choral Directors
Association (ACDA) was in concert on July 20, 2016, at St. Mary
Basilica. Dr. David Dickau (above) from Minnesota State
University was the guest clinician at the ACDA workshop and the
conductor of the chorus. The chorus was made up of music teachers (K-college) and church musicians from several Southern states,
including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and
Florida, who were in Natchez for the three-day ACDA workshop.
Above: Father Leopold Keffler, supplying pastor
at St. Mary Basilica during July, welcomes the
Directors Chorus to St. Mary for the 4th year.
Right: The female chorus presents a unique
performance involving clapping of hands and
movement of arms to simulate the flow of water.
INTENTION
DONOR
INTENTION
DONOR
8:00 a.m. Mass
Monday, 25
Helen and Frances Foley (D) Ed and Karen Foley
Tuesday, 26
Communion Service
Wednesday, 27 Freddie Voss (D)
Thursday, 28
Margaret Barnes (L)
Friday, 29
Communion Service
Saturday, 30
Communion Service
Freddie and Mary Ruth
Maier Family
Wanda Mulvihill
Sunday, 31
5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
J.P. and Frances Trosclair (D)
10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass
People of the Parish
Parishioners, please contact the parish
office if your birthday is not listed.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK ST. MARY BASILICA
SUNDAY, July 24
-10:00 a.m. Mass
MONDAY, July 25
-Father Leopold Leaves
-8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
TUESDAY, July 26
-Father O’Connor Arrives
-6:00 p.m. Yoga, FLC
WEDNESDAY, July 27
-9:00 a.m. Tai Chi /QiGong, FLC
-10:00 a.m. Tai Chi /QiGong in a Chair, FLC
THURSDAY, July 28
FRIDAY, July 29
SATURDAY, July 30
-4:30 p.m. Individual Reconciliation
-5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
SUNDAY, July 31
-10:00 a.m. Mass
Next Sunday, July 31, will be the 5th Sunday
of the month. The Knights of Columbus will
pray their 5th Sunday Rosary at the KC Hall
at 5:30 p.m. that day.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and pray the Rosary
that day. The KC Hall is on the corner of S. Union and
State St.
SUMMER REMINDERS
Summer time is fun time for children and youth and some free
time for parents. We pray that parishioners have a safe, happy
summer. We encourage families and children to attend Mass
every Sunday whether at home in Natchez or away. We also
ask our parishioners who may be away from Natchez some
weekends to remember to send in their regular donations
(either mail or use the drop box by the office front door) so
that the parish can continue to meet its monthly bills and
expenses. Thanks so much.
Family
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
July 27
Lee Ann Milligan
July 24
Pat Gamberi
Kurt Russ
Sarah Overby
July 25
Alfreda DiStefano
Amanda Jeansonne
Jackie Smith
Grace Foster
Thomas Milligan
July 28
Wendy White
Stephen A. Smith
Charlotte
Sanguinetti
July 29
Bill Hall
Margaret Searcy
Blasé Gaude
July 30
Elodie Maier
Daniel Usnik
Teresa Busby
July 26
Amber Rayborn
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28
Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13;
Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18;
Mt 13:44-46
Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53
Friday:
Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Jn 11:19-27
or Lk 10:38-42
Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34;
Mt 14:1-12
Sunday:
Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17;
Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21