Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • October 4, 2019 17 D iocesan H appenings Spotlight on Schools Generations of Rock-A-Chaws (l-r): SSC senior Easton Logan, his father and SSC teacher Mark Logan ’86, and his oldest son, Luke Logan ’15. Members of the Saint Stanislaus Class of 2020 received their senior rings during the Saint Stanislaus Ring Mass and Ceremony at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay Saint Louis on Thursday, September 12. The Saint Stanislaus Senior Ring serves as a symbol of unity and leadership for the members of this class, who will become the 166th class to graduate from Saint Stanislaus in May 2020. Father Dennis Carver, a 1970 graduate of Saint Stanislaus and Rector of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral Parish in Biloxi, celebrated the Mass and pronounced a bless- ing over the class rings prior to their reception by the seniors. The senior rings were distributed by Gary Blackburn, principal; Nancy Artigues, Dean of Academics; D.P. Daigle, Dean of Students; Jennifer Taylor, Director of Guidance; and Freddy West, Director of Residency. St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis St. Clare Parishioners packing donations for the families affected by the recent ICE raids. Pictured, l-r, are Susan Ferry, Myra Roth and Pat Kesler. St. Clare Parish, Waveland St. John the Evangelist Parish, Gulfport Award presented to Werner J. Huber, at St. John the Evangelist church in Gulfport, by council 1583 for 65 years of service to the Knights of Columbus. Included with the certificate was an award check and an old KofC lapel pin with the logo “Old Timer” presented by Grand Knight James Smith. Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Biloxi On Sept. 8, the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, Our Lady of Fatima Parish had a birthday celebra- tion for the Queen of Heaven. It began with the recitation of the rosary in the Adoration Chapel. Father Henry McInerney led the praying of the rosary. Monsignor McGough, Father White, Deacon Ron Alexander, and Deacon Paul Matherne led the praying of each decade of the Joyful Mysteries. The birthday celebration then continued in the Parish Hall. A statue of Our Lady of Grace was on display in the hall with a fresh flower arrangement of white roses, carnations, lilies, and ferns. Surrounding the Blessed Mother was an assortment of colorful Marian gift bags containing rosaries, Miraculous Medals, holy cards, and devotional material. After Father Henry said the grace and gave a talk extolling the virtues of the Blessed Mother, the master of ceremonies invited all to the buffet table where there was a bountiful display of covered dishes and desserts. Spiritually uplifting Marian hymns provided the background music. Everyone then joyfully sang “Happy Birthday” to the Mother of God. The children were invited to help blow out the birthday candles on the Blessed Mother’s birthday cake adorned with a lovely image of Our Lady and 12 red roses. As the birthday cake was being cut and distributed, many participated in a Marian sing-along conducted by the choir director.