Gulf Pine Catholic

12 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 9, 2018 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 9, 2018 13 Bishop Kihneman celebrates “Year of the Dog” with Pass Christian, Biloxi Vietnamese Communities Vietnamese children perform a traditional dance to celebrate Chinese New Year. Bishop Kihneman watches the performance during the celebration of Chinese New Year Mass at Holy Family Parish, February 17. Bishop Kihneman celebrates the Eucharist with con-celebrating priests Father Truong Trinh, Father Doan Tran, Holy Family Pastor Father Mike Austin, Father Michael Vu, S.V.D., and Father Joseph Dao Vu, S.V.D., and was assisted by Deacon Bill Vrazel. Bishop Louis F. Kihneman celebrated the Lunar New Year with Vietnamese Catholics at Holy Family Church in Pass Christian on February 17 and at Vietnamese Martyrs Church in Biloxi on February 24. This year is the Year of the Dog. Here are some scenes from his visits. Photos/Juliana Skelton Bishop Kihneman gives away “Lucky Money” to a young Holy Family parishioner. “Lucky Money” is not only for the children but the adults as well. Bishop Kihneman receives a gift of appreciation from Vietnamese Martyrs Parish. The Red Dragon dances along the driveway of Vietnamese Martyrs Church while Bishop Kihneman enjoys the entertainment. A delicious variety of food such as chicken on a stick, fried chicken and fresh bread rolls were prepared by volunteers for the Chinese New Year celebration. The Yellow Dragon and one of the performers get up close and personal with Bishop Kihneman, Vietnamese Martyrs pastor Father Thang Pham and retired former pastor Father Dominic Phan. “Lucky Money” is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. Bishop Kihneman hands out “Lucky Money” to the children. Sister Mary Ngoc Nguyen, C.C.S.S. receives a “Lucky Money” envelope from Bishop Kihneman.