You can find the readings for Sunday Mass here. We look forward to seeing you at church!
"Let us give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light. He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son...."
Our Parish Announcements
For more information about our parish events, please go to https://saintmary.life/parish-events/
Parish schedule for this upcoming week:
NO Saturday Confessions on Saturday, Nov 22
Saturday Vigil Mass at 5pm will be as normal on Saturday, Nov 22
The parish office will be closed Wednesday, Nov 26th through Friday, Nov 28th
Daily Mass will be as normal at 8:15am Monday-Friday, even on Thanksgiving Day
Adoration on Friday will be as usual after 8:15am Mass until 4:00pm
We are grateful for each of you in all the ways you bless our parish community. Have a blessed thanksgiving!
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday
5:00pm – Sheila Brown (Anniversary of Death+)
Sunday
8:00am – Robert Bowers (Deceased+)
10:00am – Pro Populo
12:30pm – Lydia Munoz (Deceased+)
5:00pm – Elliott Family (Living)
For more Mass Intentions & to pray for the sick in our parish, please go to https://saintmary.life/prayer-intentions/
If you’ve already turned in your Next Step Financial Commitment Card, thank you so much for your generosity. And if you’ve already taken your next step without turning in a card, we’re grateful to you as well.
Our goal is simply that everyone take the next step in supporting our parish family. Thank you for continuing to make a difference through your faith and generosity. We pray you have a blessed Thanksgiving!
SPECIAL NOTE: Monday, December 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation. There is NO Vigil Mass. Our Mass times for December 8th are 6:30am, 8:15am, 5:00pm, and 6:30pm (Spanish)
Family Adventure Day presents "A Morning in Bethlehem"! Open to all families with K-12 children. If you are not registered for Family Adventure Days, the event is $10 per family. RSVP coming soon!
We want to remind you that our parish, clergy, or diocese will never solicit for gift cards or anything of monetary value to you personally. If you get any texts or emails from someone acting as a deacon, priest or bishop or anyone in the church asking for money/gift cards, mark them as spam in your email/phone provider and delete immediately. Thank you for your attention on this matter.
Advent begins next Sunday, Nov 30th!
If you are looking for a great way to prepare your heart, mind and soul, we encourage you to try "Waiting Well" (details below)! It is a video based devotional, but Ascension also has a free printable prayer plan and a $14 journal for purchase if you prefer to use that.
Waiting Well
Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz
God wants to shape and mold us during times of waiting, but the problem is...
Instead of waiting, we get worried, anxious, we check out, and we get lost scrolling on our phones.
Fr. Mike wants to help you learn to wait well this Advent, with daily videos in the Ascension App starting November 30, 2025.
How to watch Waiting Well
The Waiting Well video series with Fr. Mike Schmitz is available exclusively in the Ascension app. To watch:
- Get your free. printable prayer plan.
- Download and subscribe to the Ascension App.
- Order the Waiting Well Journal by November 22 to have it for the start of Advent!
The daily prayer plan, the app, and videos are free; books are available for purchase on the Ascension website HERE if interested.
How to Use this Free Prayer Plan
Each day of Advent, you’ll find a Bible verse selected by Fr. Mike from the daily readings and a prayer prompt to help you in prayer and reflection.
We encourage you to set aside a time each day to spend a few quiet moments with God, reading his word, and speaking with him. If you’re following along with the Waiting Well videos in the Ascension App, you’ll also find Fr. Mike’s reflection on each Bible verse, each day.
Free Prayer Plan Sneak Peek
Sign up for the free. printable prayer plan on Ascension's website.
Across Our Diocese
On Saturday November 22, 2025, Most. Rev. William A. Wack, CSC will ordain Deacon Fernando Diaz Olazabal to the order of the priesthood at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 11:00 a.m. ET.
The ordination liturgy is a unique occasion of celebration for our diocese. Space will be limited if you would like to attend the Mass in person, but feel free to join the livestream of the ordination Mass at ptdiocese.org/ordination.
CRS has extensive experience supporting emergency response efforts across the region, with a team of 100 staff in Haiti and local partners in Jamaica and the region. Our emergency teams are securing offices and warehouses, preparing prepositioned shelter and clean water supplies, and helping people secure their businesses, homes and fields.
Visit crs.org/donate/hurricane-melissa to donate today.
Visit crs.org/donate/hurricane-melissa to donate today.
Throughout October, the Catholic Church in the United States observes Respect Life month where we renew our commitment to defending human life from conception to natural death.
In accord with the occasion, Bishop Wack has released a letter to the faithful in Northwest Florida drawing our attention to the situation of our immigrant brothers and sisters. He calls us to "set aside partisan talking points and reflect instead as disciples Jesus Christ."
Visit ptdiocese.org/immigration to read the entire letter.
In accord with the occasion, Bishop Wack has released a letter to the faithful in Northwest Florida drawing our attention to the situation of our immigrant brothers and sisters. He calls us to "set aside partisan talking points and reflect instead as disciples Jesus Christ."
Visit ptdiocese.org/immigration to read the entire letter.
O Heavenly Father, all the elements of nature obey Your commands, including hurricanes. Calm all storms that may threaten us and turn our fear into praise of Your goodness. Grant this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Mass Times: Monday-Friday 8:15am
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:30pm (Spanish) & 5:00pm
Confession: Saturdays 2:30pm-4:30pm or call for an appointment
Adoration: Fridays 9:00am-4:00pm
First Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Third Thursdays en Español 7:00pm-8:00pm
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm; Sundays at the Hospitality Desk during the 8:00am & 10:00am Masses; The office is closed for all Federal Holidays.
Contact us at 850.243.3742 for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and any other questions.
Protecting children, youths, and vulnerable adults is of the highest importance at Saint Mary, and in all parishes and Catholic schools throughout our diocese. All clergy, employees and volunteers who work with children or vulnerable adults in our diocese must pass a Level II background check, complete all required Safe Environment training courses, and adhere strictly to our Code of Conduct policies. Our diocese has also appointed Victim Assistance Coordinators. These experienced and trained counselors are available to help persons who have been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or other church personnel. You may contact one of the following: Louis M. Makarowski, Ph.D., P.A. Pensacola/Ft. Walton area: 850-477-7181 Shannon D. Mullen, Ph.D. CSAT Tallahassee/Panama City area (229) 233-8009 Deacon Santiago Molina En Español (850) 222-6482 Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline (850) 435-3536
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