Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • April 5, 2019 2 D iocesan E vents April 7 Cathedral’s 2019 Concert Series BILOXI -- A Lenten Reflections and Lamentations concert will take place Sun., April 7, 3 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi. The Music and Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity BVM Cathedral offers a very special program for Lent entitled: Reflections On Holy Week . This is the first offering of the Cathedral’s 2019 Concert Series. This program por- trays the various spiritual, substantial events of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem and ultimately to the Cross and reflects upon his last utterances there. These scriptural “Lessons” will be shared and then enhanced with choral musical “shadows” reflective of the depth of the moment and the meaning of the sacri- fice. The hour-long program will be pre- sented by Nativity BVM Cathedral’s Civic Choral Society -- “Gloria In Excelsis” along with Mobile, Alabama’s, “Mobile Vocal Arts” Choral Society . The concert service/massed choir will be under the direction of Terry D. Maddox, M.M., the Cathedral’s Minister of Music, Director of Fine Arts. The program is free and open to the public. For further info, please reach out to us at the contact information provided. April 9 Penance Services with Father Joseph Benjamin, S.S.J. LATIMER -- Father Joseph Benjamin of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Pascagoula will lead penance services at Christ the King Parish in Latimer on Tues., April 9 at 6:30 p.m.; at Holy Spirit Church in Vancleave on Thurs., April 11, at 6 p.m. April 10 A Seder Meal Invitation GULFPORT -- A Seder Supper will be held at St. John the Evangelist Parish Presentation Hall on Wed., April 10, at 6 p.m. You are invited to experience the oldest festival of the Hebrew liturgical calendar, and learn how and when the Mass was instituted. This is a dinner and a story that passes on important Biblical truths about Jesus and the last day of his life. Bring a covered dish to help com- plete the meal. Please call the rectory office to RSVP (228) 864-2272. April 11-14 Centering Prayer weekend retreat to be held CULLMAN, AL -- The Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center in Cullman and Contemplative Outreach Birmingham are sponsoring an Intensive Centering Prayer weekend retreat to be held in Cullman April 11-14. The weekend, designed for those experienced in center- ing prayer develop further the discipline of centering prayer and deepen your relationship with God. There will be extended periods of centering prayer and shared Lectio Divina . The weekend will be spent in silence. Note: This retreat will begin on Thursday evening and con- clude on Sunday with the noon meal. The cost for the weekend is $330/ person for a private room and includes lodging, meals, and linens. For registra- tion information, please contact the Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center at (256) 734-8302 or by e-mail at retreats@ shmon.org. Previous attendance at an Introduction to Centering Prayer retreat is a prerequisite for this retreat. April 26-28 Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat Rachel’s Vineyard will sponsor a retreat for those hurting from abortion or miscarriage April 26-28. Price: $190/person (financial assis- tance available). Facilitators: Pam Rich- ard & Donna Scheuermann Priest facili- tator: Fr. Robert Cavalier. To register or for more info, contact retreat facilitators: Pam Richard (504) 460-9360 or richj504@bellsouth.net or Donna Scheuermann (504) 258-9183 or donnas@1791.com , facebook.com/ rvrnola. All faiths are welcome! Open to women and men. May 2 An Hour of Grace BILOXI -- Blessed Seelos Church will host An Hour of Grace Thurs., May 2, at 6 p.m. During Hour of Grace, we adore His presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist. Abandon yourself to Jesus in this “Sacrament of Love.” He will refresh you! The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you will come away feeling renewed and healed! May 2-5 Men’s Cursillo #280 BAY ST. LOUIS -- Applications are now being accepted to attend the next men’s Cursillo to be held May 2-5, at the Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis. The Cursillo Movement is a positive instrument for the renewal of our com- munities and the church as a whole. The Cursillo’s main goal is to evangelize and form Christian communities through each person who lives a Cursillo week- end. For further information, please con- tact Johnny Beard at (228) 990-7292, or Charles Walden at (985) 285-2997. May 2-5 Cursillo de los hombres en los usos BAY ST. LOUIS -- de MAYO ahora se están aceptando para Cursillo de los hombres que sea sostenido a partir del 2 de mayo de 2019 hasta el 5 de mayo de. El movimiento de Cursillo es un instru- mento positivo para la renovación de nuestras comunidades y de la iglesia en su totalidad. La meta principal del Cursillo es evangelizar y formar a comu- nidades cristianas a través de cada per- sona que viva un fin de semana de Cursillo. El fin de semana de Cursillo se centra sobre todo en la persona de Jesús y de sus enseñanzas. Hay negociaciones con respecto la fe, el estudio, la acción, la tolerancia, la dirección de la endecha y a los sacramentos así como la recon- ciliación. Para la información adicional, entre en contacto con por favor a Allan Cisneros en (228) 219-0183. May 3 St. Joseph (Poplarville) Golf Tournament POPLARVILLE -- St. Joseph Parish in Poplarville will hold its inaugural golf tournament on Fri., May 3, at The Oaks Golf Club, 24384 Clubhouse Dr., Pass Christian. The 4-man scramble will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $400 for a foursome, includes 18 holes of golf, chances to win a brand new Ford vehicle and a custom fit Callaway iron set, morning coffee & donuts, lunch (hamburger buffet) and first, second and third place trophy pre- sentations at the end of the day. To register, fill out the registration form and return it by April 26 with your check to St. Joseph Church, P.O Box 202, Poplarville, MS 39470. For more information, visit Greg Keller at pur- ple68@bellsouth.net May 3 “A Knight To Remember: A Southern Social!” PASS CHRISTIAN -- On the eve of the Kentucky Derby, Fri., May 3, press your seersucker suits and wear a big hat while dancing to tunes from the “Old School Band,” at the Oak Crest Mansion Inn in Pass Christian. Feasting on food and drinks from celebrated chef JeanPaul Lavallee! All proceeds to Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic School. May 10 Holy Trinity/St. Paul Raffle COLUMBIA -- Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Columbia, and St. Paul Catholic Church in Tylertown, are holding their 5th Annual Raffle for a week at a three bedroom/two and half bath beach house in Gulf Shores, AL. Information on the beach house is at www.okasita.com . All of the proceeds go toward the youth programs of Holy Trinity and St. Paul. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased from any member of by calling (601) 467- 9899. The drawing will be held at our Cinco de Mayo pot-luck dinner at 6 p.m. on Fri., May 10, at Holy Trinity Parish Hall in Columbia. May 11 Raffle for Vacation Trips BILOXI -- Nativity Cathedral will be raffling off several vacation trips. First place is an eight-day, all-expense paid trip on a European Avalon River Cruise for two. Air flight from New Orleans to Budapest included. In Budapest you board your luxury river boat which sails down the Danube River with many stops along the way. The option for the cruise is $10,000 cash. Second place is an all expense four-day vacation for two at the Crown Plaza Time Square Hotel in New York. Round trip air fare is included. The option for this trip is $1,500 cash. Third place is a weekend for two at the Monteleone Hotel on Royal Street in New Orleans. The option for this weekend is $400 cash. Tickets are $100! SEE DIOCESAN EVENTS, PG 23