Lent begins this Wednesday, February 14th.

Ash Wednesday Masses:

6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:45 AM (School Mass) and 7 PM

Lent is a time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week, when we witness the Passion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection. Here are some great ways to help you do that:
Dynamic Catholic, Best Lent Ever
Read the New Testament in 40 Days
Flocknote Daily Lenten Reflections

We are also excited to announce that our parish has access to premium video content from Bishop Barron's Word on Fire library via Flocknote. Just click on any video we send to get started!  I will be sharing videos weekly.  Bishop Barron's daily Lenten reflections will be available on our website, saintmarychurcfwb.org, beginning Ash Wednesday.  Also available in Spanish!

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Announcements:

• The Knights of Columbus, Council 4444, will be hosting a weekly Friday Fish Fry from February 9th - March 16th, 6:30-8:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 205 Carol Ave., FWB.  Eat in or take out!  For more information, call Jim @830-6414 or Paul @420-1173.
• Our Children's Liturgy of the Word is being held every Sunday during the 9:30 AM Mass. The children are given the scripture message in a way that is meaningful to them.
• The Senior Group Lunches, that have been held every 2nd Thursday, have been discontinued.
• The Parish Mardis Gras Party is this Tuesday, February 13 in the PLC.  Come enjoy a Cajun Cuisine Buffet, free of charge! There will be a cash bar for beer and wine. 
• There will be a Priestly Discernment Retreat in Tallahassee at the Neumann Center February 16-18.  This is open to any young man ages 18-43 years of age who may feel an interest in the priesthood. The retreat is free.  For more information or to RSVP please contact Fr. John Cayer, 850-222-9630 or frjohn@cocathedral.com
• Saint Mary Parish CCW will have Bunco Night, Thursday, February 16. Come join us, no experience necessary!  Social begins at 6 PM, games begin at 6:30. Entry fee is $10 and a dish or drink to share. Cash prizes and 50/50 drawing!

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Today is CSA Sunday. Your support of the annual Catholic Sharing Appeal is critical to the mission of our parish and our diocese.  Please don’t forget to make your gift today.  Your participation makes a difference in the quantity and quality of ministry we are able to provide.  Thank you for your generosity.  Click link below for easy access to diocesan pledge page.

37th Annual Liturgical Celebration Commemorating Black History Month

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Eglin Air Force Base Brotherhood Gospel Choir 

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