Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • September 15, 2023 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board OTHER EVENTS ► Diocesan Pastoral Center, Biloxi, Tuesdays with Tammy & Theresa at 10 -- The Finance Office will begin offering short training classes called “Tuesdays with Tammy and Theresa at 10” through Zoom. The class will be minutes and will be held weekly. The classes will be recorded and placed on the diocesan web-site for reference. We won’t be answering questions during the class, but those attending will have the ► Our Mother of Mercy Perish, Pass Cheristian, Sept. 16-Oct. 1, Church Bazaar Sale ~ Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church will host a “Bazaar Sale” inside the OMM Parish Hall (next to the church) on Sat., Sept. 16, 8 a.m.- 12 noon; Sun., Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-12 noon; and Sun., Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sale includes furniture, oil paintings, decorative items, jewelry, etc. All pro- ceeds go to Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church! For more info, call (228) 452-6309 or (228) 452-4514. ► St. Vincent de Paul Elementary, Long Beach, Sept. 16, Presentation by Dr. Alan Schreck ~ All are 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 For more information including reg- istration and fees, contact registrar, Liz Reis at (504) 858-1813 or email lzbth- reis@yahoo.com . Weekend program includes materi- als, two nights’ lodging and five meals. When you are left to pick up the pieces, no one must suffer alone. Though life may never be the same, it can be good again. ► Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Biloxi, Nov. 5, Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass ~ The Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated Sun., Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral in Biloxi. Couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, and over 60, will be recog- nized. The registration forms can be found on www.biloxidiocese.org or can be obtained from the parishes. They may be mailed to: Deacon Karl Koberger, Diocese of Biloxi, 1790 Popps Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532; emailed to: kko- berger@biloxidiocese.org ; or you can register at www.biloxidiocese.org . Deadline for registration is Oct. 13. For more info, contact Deacon Karl Koberger at (228) 702-2136. DEACON FORMATION ► Diocese of Biloxi, Men, Could God be calling you to the diaconate? -- If so, the Biloxi Diocese plans to begin a new Formation Class for the diaconate in the Fall of 2024. Pre- selection information sessions will be con- ducted from 8:30 a.m.-noon on the fol- lowing days: Sept. 23 at St. Thomas Parish, Long Beach; Sept. 30 at St. Thomas Parish, Hattiesburg; and Oct. 14 at St. Mary Parish, Gautier. For interested men who think they might have a calling, attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory with your wife. Please see your pastor, or call Deacon Calvin Authement, (601) 520-0906 or Deacon Mike Harris, (228) 342-1536. Para todos los varones: ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado si Dios podría llamarte al diaconado? Si así fuera, la Diócesis de Biloxi está planeando iniciar un nuevo Curso de Formación para el diaconado en el 2024. Se han programado juntas de información y pre-selección en estas fechas/parroquias, iniciando a las 8:30 de la mañana hasta las 12 del día: 23 de Septiembre en St. Thomas (Long Beach); 30 de Septiembre en St. Thomas (Hattiesburg); y el 14 de Octubre en St. Mary (Gautier). Para aquellos que estén interesados, y sientan que podrían estar llamados, es obligatorio asistir a cualqui- era de estas juntas informativas acompa- ñados de su esposa. Para mayores informes, por favor consulte con su pár- roco, o llame al Diácono Mardo Magana, (228) 249-2029, Diàcono Calvin Authement, (601) 520-0906, o al Diácono Mike Harris, (228) 342-1536. Holy Family Parish Office at (228) 452- 4686 if you plan to attend. ► Blessed Seelos Parish, Biloxi, Sept. 16 & 17, Mexican Independence Day Celebration ~ Blessed Seelos Church will host a Mexican Independence Day Celebration on Sat., Septe.r 16, 6-9 p.m. & Sun., Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be authentic Latino food, tacos, pupusas, tamales and more! All are wel- come! For more information, call (228) 273-4281. ► Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Biloxi, Sept. 17, Vincentians Brothers and Sisters ~ A celebration of Frederick Ozanam, founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, will be held on Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, 870 Howard Avenue. The celebration begins with a Mass, then a short photo shoot session, and finally, a potluck luncheon for all to attend. 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 Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III. ► St. Michael Parish, Biloxi, Sept. 21, Ultreya ~ Ultreya will at St. Michael Parish Life Center, Biloxi, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. The lay speaker will be Major General Jeffery W. Hammond. He is a retired United States Army officer who previously served as the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and commander of U.S. forces in Baghdad, Iraq. He has the following commenda- tions: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. He was in his office at the Pentagon when it was attacked on Sept. 11. ► 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 denomina- tions are welcome. Come enjoy food, fun, fellowship and BINGO! SEE BULLETIN BOARD, PAGE 19 opportunity to send questions through the “chat” mode on Zoom or by e-mail. The questions and answers will be e-mailed back to the parishes or schools for all to reference. If you have a topic that you would like to have discussed during a class, please send it to Tammy DiLorenzo -- tdilorenzo@biloxidiocese.org . ► Locus Benedictus Retreat Ministries, Greenwood, Sept. 16, Franciscan Retreat ~ Locus Benedictus Retreat Ministries will hold a “Franciscan Retreat” on Sat., Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Retreat Center at 1407 Levee Road, Greenwood. The Retreat will be presented by Rev. Joachim “Kim” Studwell, O.F.M.. and is open to the pub- lic. For more information, call (662) 299-1232. There is no fee, but a love offering will be taken. ► Pro-Life MS, Gulf Coast District 7, Sept. 30, “Walk for Life” event ~ Point Cadet Plaza, 121 Cadet Street, Biloxi -- On Sat., Sept. 30, Pro-Life MS hosts the Walk for Love as an annual fundraiser to support our mission to protect life in all stages. Join us for our annual walk fund- raiser. Get ready for a day of fun, games, food, and entertainment at our Walk for Love! This event is perfect for families with children of all ages and is sure to provide hours of entertainment. Registration/Check-In between 7:30- 8:30 a.m. All are invited to make a difference and support the ministry of Pro-Life MS. For registration and more information www.prolifems.org/ or call (601) 956- 8636 ► Pro-Life MS, Oct. 1, “Prayer Chain for Life” event ~ Foot of Bay St. Louis Bridge on the Bay St. Louis side -- On Sun., Oct. 1, Prayer Chain for Life , between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join us to pray for the protection of life in all stages. For more information contact Debbie Moran (228) 861-4474. Metairie, LA, Oct. 13-15, Widowed? Separated? Dovorced? ~ Mark your cal- endar for Oct. 13-15. The Beginning Experience Weekend transforms lives and has helped thou- sands navigate the road through grief to healing. Location: Cenacle on the Lake Retreat Center- 5500 St. Mary Street in Metairie. PARISH EVENTS