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2 Gulf Pine Catholic • December 13, 2019 D iocesan E vents The Official 2020 Directory of the Diocese of Biloxi Pre-orders are now being taken for the 2020 Directory of the Diocese of Biloxi published by The Gulf Pine Catholic. The cost of each directory is $10. The deadline for pre-orders is Jan. 2 with delivery in February 2020. See page 7 for an order form. Donations for Retired Priests The Association of Priests of the Dioceses of Biloxi and Jackson provide a small pension to our retired priests. As you consider your estate plans, please, remember these faithful servants by making a donation or leaving a bequest to the Association of Priests. Our parish priests dedicate their lives to caring for us, their flocks. Let us now care for them in their retirement. Donations should be made payable to the Association of Priests and can be mailed to the Diocese of Biloxi, Attn: Tammy DiLorenzo, 1790 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532. Pro-Life Christmas Cards Bella Grace Gifts in Gulfport, MS, on Courthouse Road, is selling Pro-Life Christmas cards for the holiday season. The outside design of the card is an exact duplication of the message and picture on the Pro-Life billboards. The cards are 10 for $10 with all the proceeds going to finance additional billboards. The cards went on sale Nov. 29. December 18 Heavenly Hands Yarn Ministry GULFPORT -- The Heavenly Hands Ministry will be meeting Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please bring any completed projects and join the fun!! December 14 Advent Lessons & Reflections BILOXI -- The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will once again this year offer our annual “Advent Lessons & Reflections” concert-service to honor and reflect upon the season of Advent. This season of Advent is the time of preparation, reflection and prayer in honor of the expected entrance into our world of the Baby Jesus. Designed in the style of the English Christmas Service “Lessons & Carols” this con- cert-service for Advent will have musi- cal reflections that will enhance the scriptures of Old Testament prophecies of the coming “Messiah” and the “Annunciation Story” of the Angel Gabriel appearing before Mary and announcing that she is the chosen one to be the Mother of God from the New Testament. The one-hour concert-service will be presented on Sat., Dec. 14, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The program will feature the members of the Cathedral’s Choral Society -- “Gloria In Excelsis” along with members of the Mobile, Alabama Choral Society -- “Mobile Vocal Arts.” The program is free and open to the pub- lic to attend. A free will donation will be accepted at the doors of the Church. No reservations are required. For further information, please contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M., Minister of Music, Director of Fine Arts for Nativity BVM Cathedral at (251) 406-1454 or terry- dalemaddox@gmail.com January 2 An Hour of Grace Blessed Seelos Church in Biloxi will host an Hour of Grace Thur., Jan. 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! For more information, please call (228) 435-0007. January 6-February 17 Fulfilled - Part 2 DEDEAUX -- Uncover the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism at our 7-week study by Ascension Press at Sacred Heart. Presentations will be Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cursillo Center, 14595 Vidalia Rd, Pass Christian. This part 2 series will include DVD class, book, study guide and discussions. Cost is $30/singles or $40/couples. To register, contact Patty Locklear (228) 363.1499 or email muddy- bootsranch@yahoo.com . Registration deadline is Dec. 24. Note: Part 1 is NOT a prerequisite to this bible study. January 7 Irish Priest Reunion Mass LONG BEACH -- The Annual Irish Priest Reunion Mass will be held on Tues., Jan. 7, 2020, at 6 p.m., at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Presiding over the Mass will be Bishop Larry Duffy, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Clogher and the Very Rev. John McEvoy of Carlow College. Mass will be followed by a large reception, and Father Cuddy O’Connell invites everyone to attend. January 8 St. James Bible Study GULFPORT -- St. James next Bible Study will be “Romans, The Gospel of Salvation.” It will start on Jan. 8, 2020, at 6 p.m. and Jan. 10, 2020, at 9:15 a.m. There are workbooks available...please contact Rachelle Cleveland for more information....(228) 731-0085. January 11-15 St. Michael Parish Mission BILOXI - St. Michael Parish will host a mission with Father Jim Sichko Jan. 11-15, (Jan 11-12 weekend Masses & Jan 13-15 6 p.m.) All are welcome. Fr. Jim Sichko is a full time preacher, evangelist and motivational speaker based in the Diocese of Lexington, KY. In February of 2016, Pope Francis com- missioned Fr. Jim as one of his Papal Missionaries of Mercy of which there are only 1,000 in the world, 100 in the United States. Fr. Jim uses real life expe- riences and ties those experiences into the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Known for his presentations entitled “60 minutes for Jesus,” each talk is geared for all in a family household with no exception. January 18 Indoor Garage Sale POPULARVILLE -- An Indoor Garage Sale will be held Jan. 18, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall, Rt. 11, Poplarville. The sale will benefit St. Joseph Ladies Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. February 15 HTCS Announces Coastal Charm Event BAY ST. LOUIS -- Who will win the key to the room? That’s the buzz around Holy Trinity Catholic School (HTCS) in Bay St. Louis these days. Holy Trinity will launch its fundrais- ing event, Coastal Charm, on Sat., Feb. 15, 2020, featuring “The Room.” According to HTCS PTO President Julie Holmes, “The Room,” valued at more than $10,000, will be furnished exclu- sively by businesses along the Gulf Coast with furniture and accessories fit- ting the Coastal Charm theme. Raffle tickets are $100 and only 150 will be available for purchase. One lucky win- ner will be drawn the night of the event. The Coastal Charm event will also host live music, a silent auction, bever- ages and food. The event will be held from 7-11 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Community Center on Beach Boulevard in Bay St. Louis. Holmes adds, “This is a Coast-wide event so we are encourag- ing participation with all of our Coast communities.” Room raffle tickets and event admis- sion tickets can be purchased on the school website holytrinitycatholic.net or by calling the school office at (228) 467- 5158. The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Pastoral Center will be closed Tues., Dec. 24, Wed., Dec. 25, and Thurs., Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas; and Wed., Jan. 1, in observance of Solemnity of Mary. On the Cover The Nativity is depicted in this 16th-century painting by Italian artist Lorenzo Lotto. The feast of the Nativity of Christ, a holy day of obligation, is celebrated Dec. 25. CNS/Bridgeman Images