You can find the readings for Sunday Mass here. We look forward to seeing you at church!
Our Parish Announcements
For more information about our parish events, please go to https://saintmary.life/parish-events/
We warmly welcome Juntagn Duan, Seminarian with the Society of the Divine Word, to our parish from December 15th to January 3rd! His short bio is below and we look forward to hosting him as he continues his formation to become a priest.
Chinese given name: Juntang
Baptismal name: Anthony
Hometown: Tai Yuan, China
Activities: Altar server, reader at Mass, attended youth events
"I have two older sisters and an older brother, and my parents work as farmers. I grew up in a village deeply rooted in Catholic faith. From childhood, my family and I studied Scripture together, and I attended Mass every day. There was an SVD community in my hometown, and I found myself drawn to their way of life.
"I also spent time working in a nursing home, assisting the nuns in caring for the elderly and the infirm. Their spirit of service—offered so freely and without hesitation—deeply moved me. Their example inspired me, and I began to feel that I, too, wanted to dedicate my life to serving others. This desire eventually led me to enter into the religious-missionary formation with the Divine Word Missionaries.
"From 2018 to 2021, during my postulancy and pre-novitiate years in the SVD formation house, I studied philosophy at Hebei Catholic Seminary. After completing my studies, I began my novitiate year, which culminated with my first profession of vows as an SVD on June 6, 2022. Later that same year, following the recommendation of my SVD superior & his council, I moved to the United States to study English at Divine Word College and to continue my academic formation at the same Missionary College-Seminary.
"Throughout these years of formation and discernment, my prayer and hope have remained constant: to become a Religious Missionary Priest of the Society of the Divine Word, to live and minister in community with my confreres, and to serve the Church by helping people come to know Jesus."
-Juntang Duan, SVD
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday
5:00pm – Philip Krajeck (Deceased+)
Sunday
8:00am – Samuel Poppell, M.D. (Deceased+)
10:00am – Pro Populo
12:30pm – Richard Raney (Living)
5:00pm – Joan Smith (Deceased+)
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.
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 below!
RSVP Dec 7th Family Adventure Day
This RSVP is for Family Adventure Day (all K-12 invited; mandatory for 6th-12th grade confirmation prep). Free childcare for preschool and infants in the childcare room.
My family will attend FAD after the 8:00am Mass
My family will attend FAD after the 10:00am Mass
Advent & Christmas Updates
For more information about our seasonal events, please go to https://saintmary.life/advent-christmas/
Across Our Diocese
Join fellow people of faith in the Cities of Life prayer vigil against the death penalty at Good Shepherd parish on December 1. Bishop Wack and Fr. Dustin Feddon will lead the event with a keynote by Dr. Susan Recinella. No registration needed.
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.
2026 Jubilee Mass Dates
Tallahassee - Sunday February 8 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
Pensacola - Sunday February 15, 2:30 p.m. Central Time, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Each year during National Marriage Week our diocese has a special liturgy for married couples celebrating significant anniversaries called the Jubilee Mass. Bishop Wack leads participants in a special commemoration of vows, prayers of blessing, and public recognition of individual couples during this liturgy. Sacramentally married couples celebrating their 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th or any anniversary beyond 50 years, are invited along with any guests who wish to support them.
Guests accompanying couples are welcome!
Register HERE for the TALLAHASSEE Mass
Register HERE for the PENSACOLA Mass
Tallahassee - Sunday February 8 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
Pensacola - Sunday February 15, 2:30 p.m. Central Time, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Each year during National Marriage Week our diocese has a special liturgy for married couples celebrating significant anniversaries called the Jubilee Mass. Bishop Wack leads participants in a special commemoration of vows, prayers of blessing, and public recognition of individual couples during this liturgy. Sacramentally married couples celebrating their 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th or any anniversary beyond 50 years, are invited along with any guests who wish to support them.
Guests accompanying couples are welcome!
Register HERE for the TALLAHASSEE Mass
Register HERE for the PENSACOLA Mass
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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