Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • May 18, 2018 13 Bishop Kihneman participates in National Day of Prayer service at Biloxi City Hall Bishop Louis F. Kihneman was among those who led prayer at Biloxi’s National Day of Prayer service, which was held May 3 at City Hall. At left, l-r, are event organizer Carleen Hall and Bishop Kihneman. At right, l-r, are Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gillich, Bishop Kihneman, Assistant Police Chief Mike Wills and Police Chief John Miller. Photos/Juliana Skelton Fatima parishioner Ford named City of Biloxi’s ‘Unsung Hero’ Our Lady of Fatima parishioner Mary Frances Ford, pictured with leaders from Keesler and Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gillich, was honored during the city’s 35th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards at the Biloxi Civic Center. According to Susan Taylor, who is a member of the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Society, Ford has dedicated her life to the poor. “Mary Frances has worked tirelessly, serving the poor and homeless, through our St. Vincent de Paul for over 30 years. She truly is the servant hands of Jesus,” said Taylor. “Most of our clients call her ‘Sr. Mary Frances’. Even though she would clarify that she was not, in fact, a nun, the title persisted and many still call her that today. Morning Star Pregnancy Care Center and Community Outreach On April 26, employees from Beau Rivage Resort and Casino visited Morning Star Pregnancy Care Center and Community Outreach. MGM Resorts Foundation provides a grant to support the case management program, which combines financial assistance with goal setting, budgeting education, and encouragement to make positive choices to help individuals on their journey to reach their full potential and financial stability. Thank you to Beau Rivage and the MGM Resorts Foundation for being valued partners in the work of Catholic Social and Community Services, Inc.