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2 Gulf Pine Catholic • December 27, 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. Retreat Opportunities Locus Benedictus Retreat Center in Greenwood will host two retreats in January: “Introduction to Spiritual Warfare -- What Every Christian Should Know” presented by Father David Seid, O.P., Dr. Sheryl Jones, and Joyce Pellegrin on January 17-18. “The Real Saint Francis from Sentimentality to Reality” presented by Father Joachim Studwell, O.F.M. on January 25. For more information, call (762) 299-1232 or info@locusbenedic- tus.org. January 2 An Hour of Grace BILOXI -- 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 3 St. James Movie Night GULFPORT -- Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. is Family Movie Night The movie will be “What If?” star- ring Kevin Sorbo. An angel shows a high-powered executive what his life would have been if he had followed his true calling to be a preacher and family man. The movie will be in the Parish Center. There is no admission and please feel free to bring popcorn or a snack. January 5 Farewell Celebration for Father James Smith LONG BEACH -- All are invited to join St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Long Beach for a celebration of thanks- giving for Fr. James Smith on Sun., Jan. 5 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Immediately following the Mass, there will be a fare- well reception in his honor in the com- munity center. Fr. James will be leaving St. Thomas the Apostle after three years of ministry there to his new assignment at St. Thomas Aquinas in Hattiesburg. January 5 Retirement celebration for Father Greg Barras BILOXI -- A Farewell and Retirement celebra- tion for Father Greg Barras, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Biloxi, will be held on Sun., Jan. 5, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at the Croatian American Cultural Center, 159 Maple St. 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 12 SEC baseball legend Ron Polk coming to St. Stanislaus BAY ST. LOUIS - Saint Stanislaus varsity baseball coach Mark Logan announced that one of college baseball’s all- time greats is coming to Saint Stanislaus for a visit. Ron Polk, who led Mississippi State to more than 1,100 victories and six College World Series appearances in 29 seasons as its head coach, will be the featured speaker for baseball enthusiasts on Sun., Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. He will talk on his career at several NCAA D-I schools as well as stories about his coaching, his players and the distractions that our kids face today. Tickets for the event are $10 and may be purchased online or at the door. Proceeds from this event will support the Saint Stanislaus athletic program. The event will be held in the cafeteria of Saint Stanislaus. Polk coached at Mississippi State from 1976-97 and then again from 2002- 08, with a two-year stint at Georgia in between. He guided Mississippi State to the College World Series six times, Georgia once, and Georgia Southern once before he took over at MSU. In all, Polk had a 1,373-702-2 record as a head coach. He was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Mississippi State’s base- ball stadium, Dudy Noble Field at Polk- Dement Stadium, bears his name. 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. January 20 St. James Heavenly Hands Knitting Ministry GULFPORT -- St. James Heavenly Hands Knitting Ministry will be meeting on Mon., Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please bring any completed proj- ects. If you would like to participate or for more info call Rachelle at (228) 731- 0085. SEE DIOCESAN BRIEFS, PAGE 19 Polk The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Pastoral Center will be closed Wed., Jan. 1, and Thurs., Jan. 2, in observance of the Solemnity of Mary. Barras

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