Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 23, 2018 D iocesan E vents March 27 Chrism Mass BILOXI -- The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday of Holy Week, March 27, at 10:30 a.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, 870 Howard Avenue. The Mass emphasizes the unity of the diocesan Priesthood with its Bishop. April 2 Catholics Returning Home at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish LONG BEACH -- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach has a special program to help non-prac- ticing Catholics return to the Church entitled “Catholics Returning Home.” The next series begins April 2 upstairs in the administration building at 6:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. Please pass this article on to anyone who might be interested. For more information, call Cindy Vogt, Catholics Returning Home coordinator, (228) 860-5250, cynanne6@yahoo.com . April 6 St. James Movie Night GULFPORT -- St. James Parish will host a Family Movie Night on April 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center, 366 Cowan Road. The featured attraction will be “The Letter Writer” in which, after a teenager receives a mysterious letter in the mail, she sets out to find the author. It’s a journey that will change her life forever. There is no admission and feel free to bring a snack if you like. April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday BAY ST. LOUIS -- Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, at Our Lady of the Gulf, Bay St. Louis. Multiple priests will be available for Confession from 2-3 p.m. followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet. Fr. Michael O’Connor will then officiate at a solemn blessing of the Image of Divine Mercy and Holy Mass. The ceremony will conclude with ven- eration of the Image. “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion (on this day) shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.” (Jesus to St. Faustina, Diary 699) April 7 Divine Mercy in Our Lives HATTIESBURG -- Father Adam Urbaniak will present “Divine Mercy in our Lives” on Saturday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 3117 West 4th Street. A native of Poland, Father Urbaniak, who is also Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Biloxi, will present a personal account of St. Faustina’s devotion and its relevance in both the world at large and in our daily lives. All are welcome. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Student Association. April 12-15 Ladies ACTS BILOXI -- The next Ladies ACTS Retreat will begin on Thursday, April 12, at 5 p.m. at Paul B. Johnson State Park and participants will return on Sunday, April 15, for the 10 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Biloxi. For more info, contact Laura Hymel (228) 860-5534, or Susie Bass (228) 257-3181. April 13-15 Most Holy Trinity Spring Fest PASS CHRISTIAN -- Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Spring Fest will take place April 13-15 on the church grounds, 9062 Kiln- Delisle Road. There will be rides, bands, vendors, food, crawfish, a car show and Corn Hole For more information, call (228) 669-7119. Our Facebook is Most Holy Trinity Spring Fest. April 21 St. Alphonsus KC $3,000 Drawdown OCEAN SPRINGS -- The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Dinner and $3,000 Drawdown event in support of St. Alphonsus’ St. Vincent de Paul Society on Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Cost is $50/couple. Tickets are available by con- tacting KC Grand Knight Carl Brochard (228) 327-0066, Barney Banks (228) 424-9094 or by coming to the Rectory Office during regular business hours. We invite you to come out, enjoy the great fun, parish fellowship, and help support the needy in our community. The dinner will include seafood gumbo, potato salad, rolls, soft drinks, beer and wine. April 21 Shamrockin’ the Coast BILOXI -- St. Patrick Catholic High School will host its 11th annual Shamrockin’ Party and Auction to be held at the Golden Nugget Casino on Saturday, April 21. More information on tickets will be coming soon. This is a casual evening of delicious food, good music, enticing auction items, and fun fellowship among friends. Proceeds from the event will help expand technology at St. Patrick. April 26 Annulment Workshop VANCLEAVE -- Msgr. John McGrath will make a presentation on the annulment process on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 6705 Jim Ramsay Road. All are invited to this presentation. Msgr. McGrath will give an in-depth analysis of the annulment process and what is expected of those pursuing an annulment. April 27 OLA Crescent Crawfish Boil BAY ST. LOUIS -- Our Lady Academy will hold its 6th Annual Crescent Crawfish Boil Fundraiser on April 27 at Our Lady of the Gulf Community Center at 7 p.m. There will be live entertainment, an OLA tuition raffle (valued at $6,000) or $3,000 cash, theme basket raffle and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 for two guests. Please contact Leigh Chapman at (228) 467- 7048 or leigh.chapman@ourladyacade- my.com for more information or to pur- chase tickets. April 27-29 OLF International Spring Festival BILOXI -- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, 320 Jim Money Road, Biloxi, will hold its Spring Festival on April 27-29 on the church grounds. Friday, April 27, there will be carnival rides, vendor booths, and a fish fry. Saturday, April 28, will be a fun-filled day of carnival rides, kid zone, pony rides, International foods, seafood, craw- fish boil contest, Chinese auction, live entertainment, vendors, and a draw- down. Sunday, April 29, will be carnival rides to end your weekend fun! For more information, please email: Leslie Bucklar – lbucklar@gchc.com or Cindy Hahn – chahn@olfschool.org . April 28 Raffle and Family Fun Day BILOXI -- Raffle and Family Fun Day at Blessed Seelos, Sat., April 28, 3-6:30 p.m. Take a chance and win some great prizes which include 10 $100 res- taurant gift certificates, vacation pack- ages, a 43” TV, 50 lbs. of shrimp, and cash! Tickets are $10 each. The drawings will be held at 6 p.m. Food, drinks and family fun for everyone! Please call Tommy Boney at (228) 860-5077. Monthly Mass for People with Special Needs BILOXI -- The Int ernational Order of Alhambra Oran Caravan #67 is sponsoring a monthly Mass on the fourth Sunday of each month for people with special needs at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2090 Pass Road. Those participating or wishing to participate in Mass are requested to arrive by 1:30 p.m. Following each Mass will be a social in the Parish Hall for some refreshments. Upcoming Mass dates are: April 22, May 27 and June 24. For further information or to participate in one of the Masses please call Jim Rigby at (228) 435-5665 or orancaravan@ gmail.com . The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Pastoral Center will be closed Good Friday, March 30, and Easter Monday, April 2, in observance of Easter. SEE DIOCESAN EVENTS, PG. 23