Gulf Pine Catholic

8 Gulf Pine Catholic • September 1, 2023 Thank you Jesus, Mary, St. Joseph, St. Jude, & St. Anthony, for prayers answered. CS Thank you, St. Anthony, for prayers answered. Betty Bentz ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, Sept. 7, Deo Gloria ~ Please join us for Deo Gloria , Thurs., Sept. 7, at 9 p.m., at Nativity BVM Cathedral, 870 Howard Ave., Biloxi. It will be a beautiful evening of the Word, ancient hymns & chants, Adoration of our Lord in the most Blessed Sacrament. Free to attend! Future events will be Oct. 12 at St. Alphonsus, Ocean Springs, at 6 p.m.; Dec. 5 at St. Charles Borremeo Parish, Picayune, at 6 p.m. ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, Sept. 9, Catholic Moms’ Back to School Retreat ~ “Small Things with Great Love” ~ Catholic Moms’ Back to School Retreat, Sept. 9 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf. Embrace a day filled with blessings, reflection, and inspiration. See how small things done with great love creates an environment that nurtures not only the aca- demic growth of your students but also their spiritual and personal development. Confession 7 a.m., Mass, talks, breakfast & lunch, vendors, used books sales, door prizes, and more... Speakers include Father Mike O’Connor, pastor of OLG; Sister Charista Maria & Sister Mary Clare (Canon 603 Hermits); Alysia Ladner, music director of OLG; Gabby Pazdersky, mother of six boys; and Cecilia Escobedo, Trinity Wellness Center Founder $15 includes breakfast, lunch, door prizes, and more Register at heartofmaryonthe- coast.com/ or call (228) 212- 6370. ► St. John the Evangelist Parish, Gulfport, Sept. 11, Rescue Project ~ Deacon David Allen will present “The Rescue Project” at St John the Evangelist Parish. The Rescue Project is a global movement from ACTS 29 that launched last year. It flows from the conviction that the most urgent task in the Church is a compelling and attractive proclamation of the gospel. Its aim is threefold: that people might be overwhelmed by the good news of what God has done for us, moved to sur- render their lives to Jesus in faith, and mobilized for mission. We will hold this 9-week study in Presentation Hall on Mon. evenings at 6 p.m., beginning Sept. 11. This event is BYOD... “bring your own dinner”... and will last approximately an hour and 15 minutes each week. Please call (228) 864-2272 to register. All par- ishes are welcome to come. ► 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 & 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 9062 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian. Any questions please contact Chuck or LouAnn Heim (334) 207-3371. ► St. Vincent de Paul Elementary, Long Beach, Sept. 16, Presentation by Dr. Alan Schreck ~ All are Bulletin Board From page 2 SCHOOL NEWS ► St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis, Sept. 15 ~ Boys in the fifth and sixth grade are cordially invited to attend the St. Stanislaus Youth Game Day Experience on Fri., Sept. 15, 5:30-7 p.m., before the Rock-A- Chaws face off against the Pirates of Pass Christian. Meet the Rock-A-Chaws football team and band, par- ticipate in games and activities, enjoy food and drink, and go “inside the huddle” with Coach Lala during a chalk talk. Registration and further details can be found at: ststan.com/game-day-experience/ invited to a special presentation by Dr. Alan Schreck Sat., Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in St. Vincent de Paul gym, Long Beach. Dr. Schreck is the professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of many books, including Your Life in the Holy Spirit. A light breakfast of coffee and donuts and lunch will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. to the Holy Family Parish Office at (228) 452-4686 if you plan to attend. ► Our Mother of Mercy Parish, Pass Christian, Sept. 15, Healing Mass ~ Our Mother of Mercy will host a Healing Mass on Fri., Sept. 15, .at 5 p.m. The church is located at 216 Saucier Ave. Pass Christian, MS 39571 ► Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Biloxi, Sept. 17, Vincentians Brothers and Sisters ~ Annually there is a celebration of Frederick Ozanam throughout St. Vincent de Paul. Frederick Ozanam was the founder of our St. Vincent de Paul. The celebration this year in Southern Mississippi will be at our Biloxi Cathedral -- Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral Parish. The address is: 870 Nativity Drive, Biloxi. The celebra- tion occurs on Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. The celebration begins with a Mass, then a short photo shoot secession, and finally, a potluck luncheon for all to attend. Provided no changes to his busy sched- ule, our Bishop, The Most Reverent Bishop Louis Kihneman will celebrate Mass with us and will attend the luncheon with us afterwards. The luncheon will be set up right behind the Nativity Cathedral. You, and your family are invited to attend this wonderful cele- bration. This year we’re celebrating the lifelong works of four of our Vincentians: Mary Francis Ford, William (Bill) Migley, Darlene and Mike Barry. Each has been nominated and will receive the coveted honor of Jubilarian. They will receive the unique Jubilarian Cross, which will be blessed and presented by our Bishop Kihneman. Please RSVP if you’ll attend. To ensure appropriate planning for the luncheon afterwards, I’ll need to know if you’re planning to go no later than Sept. 8. ► St. John the Evangelist Parish, Gulfport, Sept. 21, Young at Heart ~ The next Young at Heart event will be held on Sept. 21 at 12 noon in Presentation Hall in St. John parish. All denominations are welcome. Come enjoy food, fun, fellowship and BINGO! The next Grief Support group meeting will be held on Tues. Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. in the dining room at St John the Evangelist parish office. Anyone experiencing loss of any kind is welcome. Please call (228) 864- 2272 for questions. ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, Oct. 13-15, Sacred Heart 97th Annual Bazaar ~ Sacred Heart will host the 97th Annual Bazaar on Oct. 13, 14, and 15. It runs 6-10 p.m. on Sun. Coastal favorite home- made food items, great bands, games for kids and adults! Raffle and amazing auction. More info to come. ► St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Hattiesburg, Oct. 21, Men’s Morning of Reflection ~ A Men’s Morning of Reflection will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chursh 7:30 a.m.- 12 noon Sponsored by the men of St.Thomas Aquinas. Open to all men all ages. Featured speaker will be John Edwards from Memphis, known for his podcast, “ Just a Guy in the Pew.” Men’s Morning of Reflection theme is Restored: Becoming the Man You W ere Created To Be. Contact Roger Smith (601) 408-0995 or Bryan Shaver (601) 467-7746 for further details. To advertise in the Gulf Pine Catholic, call 228-702-2109 for more information. We want to print your news! Please send your parish, student and school news items to: tdickson@biloxidiocese.org or mail to: Gulf Pine Catholic, 1790 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532. Advertising deadline is 10 am, news deadline is 4 pm Thursdays, 8 days before publication date.