Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • May 31, 2019 2 D iocesan E vents June 3 Formation of Intentional Disciples PASS CHRISTIAN - Deacon Ed Ramos will present a series of 10 Bible studies to foster the Formation of Intentional Disciples at Most Holy Trinity (9062 Kiln-DeLisle Road) start- ing on Monday, June 3, to Monday August ,5 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. If you are interested, please reserve your space by calling the parish office at (228) 255-1294. First 4 themes: “The Word of God” , “Jesus” , “Sin” , and “The Good News.” June 6 An Hour of Grace BILOXI -- Blessed Seelos Church will host An Hour of Grace Thurs., June 6, 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! June 6 St. James Bible Study GULFPORT -- The next Bible Study is starting on June 6 at 6 p.m. and it will be in the Bosco Room at St. James Catholic Church, 366 Cowan Road. The subject will be “Who Am I To Judge” . There is no workbook necessary and it is a timely study for this day and age....for more info, please call Rachelle Cleveland (228) 731-0085. June 7 St. James Movie Night GULFPORT -- St. James Parish will host a family movie night on June 7, 6:30 p.m., in the parish hall, 366 Cowan Road. The featured attraction will be “Do You Believe?” In the film starring Mira Sorvino, Lee Majors and Sean Astin, a clergyman’s re-energized faith and commitment has a far-reaching impact on a physician, a paramedic, a homeless woman and others. Admission is always free and please bring a snack if you would like. June 9 Diocesan Confirmation Ceremony BILOXI -- The 2019 Diocesan con- firmation ceremony will be held at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the 11 a.m. Mass on Pentecost Sunday, June 9. The ceremony is intended for baptized adult Catholics who have not been confirmed and for high schoolers who have been prepped for the sacrament, but who were unable to attend ceremonies in their individual parishes. If you have not received the sacrament of confirmation and would like to do so, please call your parish office or Leo Trahan, Diocesan Director of Faith Formation, at (228) 702-2131. June 10 Financial Peace University Is Coming! PERKINSTON -- Having issues with spending and saving? Need help developing a budget, or saving for retire- ment? Are you tired of all the monthly debt payments? Need to save for your kids’ college? Do you wish you could give more? Dave Ramsey’s FPU class addresses these concerns and much more. The class will be offered at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, Perkinston, on Monday nights at 6 p.m .starting Monday June 10; there are nine total lessons. The class is open to parish- ioners and non-parishioners, too. Cost is about $110 per family. Contact Ed Brennan at (228) 234-7601 for details To register: visit https://fpu.com/ 1088069. You can purchase a kit at that time if you need one. June 12 Financial peace is coming to St. Joseph’s in Gulfport! GULFPORT -- To be a good steward of your treasure, you should learn God’s ways of handling money. You should learn how to save (“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children” -- Proverbs 13:22). You should avoid debt (Proverbs 22:7 says, “The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”) You should learn how to be content (1 Timothy 6:6: “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”). And you should teach your children how to properly handle the treasure that God has blessed to them (Proverbs 22:6-8: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”). Sign up for Financial Peace University (FPU) and learn about these and many other scripture references on how to properly handle money. There are nine weekly lessons that start on Wednesday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Ed Brennan (228) 234-7601 with any questions. June 29 St. Rose de Lima 93rd Annual Festival BAY ST. LOUIS - St Rose de Lima Catholic Church is celebrating its 93rd Annual Festival on Saturday, June 29. It will be held on the shady grounds of the Bay St. Louis Historic L&N Train Depot at 1928 Depot Way. Festival opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. There will be plenty of good food and entertainment. We’ll enjoy lots of good music under the oaks. We’ll have a silent auction and various vendors selling their wares, face painting, sno balls, and more. Entertainment will be provided by Bay Ratz Drum Line . There will also be a Gospel Explosion featuring The First Missionary Baptist Church (Hansboro), St. Rose Men’s Ensemble, Our Mother of Mercy Liturgical Dance Group, Unity Mass Choir (Gulfport), Morning Star Baptist Church “Spark Mime Ministry” (Gulfport) and the St. Rose Gospel Choir. The St. Rose Blues Ensemble will perform at 2 p.m. The Group is made up of members of the following bands: “BSL Trio, The Relative Unknowns, The Electric Sheep, The Men’s Gospel Ensemble and the Meanies ! Open mic is at 4:15 p.m. The STARZ Band , of Pass Christian, will per- form at 5:30 p.m. John Pierre and Expressions Band, of New Orleans will perform at 8 p.m. July 13 A Knight at the Ballpark with the Biloxi Shuckers BILOXI -- The Diocese of Biloxi Family Knight at the MGM Ballpark will take place July 13 at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $8. A ticket is available from the Knights of Columbus at $8. Group tick- ets are also currently available on a lim- ited basis. Or email wdhaas@bellsouth. net listing the quantity needed, your name, and phone number. Be a friend -- find a friend -- bring a friend to the old ball game!! September 1 Win Saints Tickets PASS CHRISTIAN -- Football sea- son is almost here, and one lucky winner will have a chance to win two season tickets for the New Orleans Saints 2019 season! Tickets for this drawing are $25 each and will be available at Most Holy Trinity beginning June 1. The drawing for the Saints season tickets will be held on September 1 at the 7 p.m. Mass. Other prizes include a sec- ond prize dinner for six (6) at Fr. Patrick Mockler’s home, a third prize of two two-hour scenic flights for three people over the Mississippi Gulf Coast donated by pilot John Fletcher, and a fourth prize Victorian High Tea for twelve people at the home of Paula April. In addition to these great prizes, on August 4, at the 7 p.m. Mass, there will be a “lagniappe” drawing for two tickets to the two Saints pre-season home games. The winner will still be eligible to win all other prizes. An anonymous contributor has donated the seats in Section 537, Row 4, and they are valued at $2,500. For more information or to purchase tickets for the Saints Season Ticket Raffle, contact Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church at (228) 255-1294 or via email at admin@mhtcatholic.org . Vacation Bible School St. Mary Catholic Church, Woolmarket, welcomes you to join us for our Totally Catholic VBS “Roar - Life is Wild! God is Good!” It will be held in the parish hall of our church June 10-14 from 9 a.m.-noon. It is open to kids ages 3-12. Once a child has completed sixth grade, they are welcome to join us as a youth helper. Please call or email Cherie Prentiss at (228) 365-4017 or cmprentiss@att.net for more info. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish , Hattiesburg, will host Circus of Saints, Wednesday Dinners & Faith Fun July 10, 17 and 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. This is for ages 4-12 and nursery is open. St. Thomas Aquinas is located at 3117 W. 4th Street. Sacred Heart, Pascagoula, will hold “Birthday Blast” VBS June 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon. You may drop your children at 8:45 a.m. inside the church. This is for children ages 5-12 Snacks will be provided. There is no fee for these classes. On Friday, June 14, we will have a Mass at 11 a.m. that will conclude the VBS. For more info. please contact the Parish office or Angela Foster (228) 235-7810.