Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • January 10, 2020 D iocesan E vents 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. 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. February 6 An Hour of Grace BILOXI -- Blessed Seelos Church will host an Hour of Grace Thur., Feb. 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! For more information, please call (228) 435-0007. February 8 Calling Men of God! BAY ST. LOUIS -- Knights of Columbus Council 1522 Day of Prayer and Reflection “Being a Man of God in an Ungodly World” with Fr. Mike O’Connor and Deacon Eddie Renz will be held Sat., Feb. 8, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church Community Center, 228 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis. Are you in search of what it truly means to be a “Man of God”? Are you looking for a deeper relationship with God? Are you just looking to get out the house for a day? Now’s your chance!! All men are invited to participate. This will be an opportunity for spiritual renewal, prayer, fellowship, and a chance to enhance your focus on being a Man of God. Participants are encouraged to bring their Bible and Rosary. Lunch will be provided! All applications must be submitted by January 31. Please mail applications to: Knights of Columbus Council 1522 Attn: Deacon Eddie Renz, 228 S. Beach Blvd, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 or email to eddierenz@yahoo.com . 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 Mon., Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Father Tommy Conway to lead 11-day pilgrimage to Germany and Italy in 2020 Itinerary includes historic Oberammergau Passion Play and Vatican Father Tommy Conway, pastor of St. Fabian Parish in Hattiesburg, will lead a pilgrimage to Germany and Italy Sept. 9-19, 2020. Among the many highlights of this trip is the Oberammergau Passion Play, which only takes place every ten years. The History of the World Famous Oberammergau Passion Play In the 17th Century, the black plague ravaged Europe killing one third of its population. The people of Oberammergau prayed to be spared, vowing that every decade they would present a play depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ. Generation after generation of villagers have kept the vow since 1634. The story unravels before your eyes from His trium- phal entry into Jerusalem to His resurrection. The roles have been passed on from father to son, mother to FatherTommy Conway daughter, strictly adhering to the traditions of the fore- fathers. This is an event to behold, so do not miss it, and join Father Tommy Conway and The Gulf Pine Catholic on this REGINA TOURS Pilgrimage celebrating its fourth season at Oberammergau. “I have always wanted to see the passion play in person,” said Father Conway. “This really is a once-in- a-lifetime opportunity. I hope you will join me for this very special commemoration of the Lord’s suffering, death and resurrection.” Tour of Italy After departing Germany, the tour will continue to Italy with stops in Bolzano, Padua, Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. SEE TRIP 2020, PAGE 18