Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • July 21, 2023 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board PARISH EVENTS EMPLOYMENT ► Kelly Retreat Center, Bay St. Louis -- The Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis needs to replace its aging stove in their kitchen. Kelly Retreat Center has been a blessing for so many spiritual retreats in our dioceses -- Cursillos, dia- conate formation weekends, priest retreats, and more. We are asking any person or groups within our Diocese OTHER EVENTS ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, Aug. 3, Study of Galatians ~ Paul finds grave ideas seeping into the early Church and risking the very salvation of its new converts. Who are the Galatians? What are the threats? How does Paul face them? FREE: 8 video and discussion sessions with visual aids. Workbook optional. For all parishes. See Paul lead them back from bonds of errant practices and return them to freedom in salvation through Christ. Aquinas Hall, Thurs., 9:30-11:30 a.m., 8 weeks, Aug. 3-Sept. 21, limited seating. Information or regis- tration: Robin Hebert, garrobeye@aol. com. ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, Aug. 4, Bible Study ~ Study of Matthew ( ascensionpress.com) begins Mon., Aug 7, 6:30-8 p.m. Come as you are, come when you can! The Great Adventure continues as Jeff Cavins easily explains how Jesus is challenging AND empowering us to go forth and make disciples. Excellent pre- sentation. No cost. For more info, con- tact wanda.biblestudies@gmail.com or www.lighthouseideas.org ► St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport, Aug. 12, Drawdown & Silent Auction ~ St. Joseph Parish, 12290 DePew Rd., Gulfport, is hosting a drawdown and silent auction. Tickets may be purchased on our parish website www.stjosephcc. com, in the parish office & after Mass. A $100 donation admits two for a Hawaiian luau dinner and silent auction. Give your ticket a second chance to win by pur- chasing $20 insurance. A $50 ticket admits one. New or gently used items are needed for the silent auction & qual- ity bottles of liquor are needed for the tailgate cooler raffle & may be dropped off at the parish office. If you know of a business that would donate gift cards, services, etc., please let us know. Contact the parish office for more infor- mation (228) 832-3244. ► Christ the King Mission, Latimer, Aug. 19, Drawdown ~ Mark Your Calendars! Christ the King Drawdown Fundraiser is scheduled for Sat., Aug. 19, at the Latimer Community Center. Cocktails & buffet starting at 6 p.m., drawdown starts at 7 p.m. $2,500 grand prize, $50 per ticket admits 2 Adults. First ticket & every 20th ticket receives a prize. Please share this with your friends, family, and neighbors. Thank you for your participation. ► Blessed Seelos Parish, Biloxi, Aug. 20, “Save the Date” for Fr. Steve Wilson’s Celebration of Life Memorial Mass ~ Blessed Seelos and Our Mother of Sorrows Parishes will have a Celebration of Life Mass for Fr. Steve Wilson, CSsR, Sun., Aug. 20, at 2 p.m.. The Mass will be at Blessed Seelos Church. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. For more info, please call the parish office at (228) 435-0007. ► Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pass Christian, Sept. 15-17, Rummage Sale ~ Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church is having their annual rummage sale Sept. 15, 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 9062 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian . Any questions please contact Chuck or LouAnn Heim (334) 207-3371. willing to donate towards the purchase of a new stove to please contact Kim McCloskey at (228) 596-5826 for more information. Thank you! ► NewWine, Lay Ministry Formation Program -- New Wine classes will begin sometime in August. The program is a 3-year lay ministry formation pro- gram for anyone who wants a basic foundation in theology and pastoral skills or who seek to be leaders in minis- try. For more info, contact Leo Trahan, Office of Faith Formation, at (228) 702- 2131 or email him at Leotrahan1@ gmail.com. ► First United Methodist Church, Gulfport, July 22, Curing the Coast Fundraising Concert -- Curing the Coast Fundraising Concert will be held on Sat., July 22, at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church for a $20 suggested donation. Tickets will be available at the door or at bethelfreeclinic.org. Many familiar Coast personalities will be per- forming, including Karen Abernathy, David Delk, Meggan Gray, Chet Landry, James M. Taylor and Shannon Williford. The event will benefit Bethel Free Clinic. For more information call (228) 617- 0785. ► Diocese of Biloxi -- The Diocese of Biloxi is seeking a full-time administra- tive assistant to support the Offices of Mission Advancement, Evangelization, Lay Personnel, and the Catholic Foundation. Please scan the QR code below to link to the job description and forms needed to apply for this position. Applications will only be accepted elec- tronically through the diocesan website. Prayer for Protection against Storms and Hurricanes Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.