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2 Gulf Pine Catholic • August 2, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board DIOCESAN EVENT ► Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Biloxi, Aug. 13, “Gloria in Excelsis” ~ “Gloria in Excelsis” -- a community wide Chorale Society open to all, will begin their seventh season on Aug. 13, 7 p.m. The hour-and-a-half, weekly rehearsals are held in the Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) Center on the cam- pus of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Cathedral, 870 Howard Ave. in Biloxi. Rehearsals are in the Youth Assembly Hall on the East side of the SHA Center. No membership fee is required. The Chorale presents annually an All-Souls, an Advent, a Christmas, a Holy Week & patriotic concerts. For more info, Contact: Terry D. Maddox, Artistic Director (251) 406-1454 or at: terrydalemaddox@ gmail.com . ► Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Biloxi, Sept. 15, Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass ~ The Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated VOLUNTEERS ► Bethel Free Health Clinic, Biloxi ~ Bethel Free Health Clinic continues to have a need for volunteer RNs, LPNs, Nurse Practitioners, & Phy- sicians. Our clinic hours are 8-11:30 a.m. on Tues. & Thurs. Those interest- ed may call (228) 594-3640, email bethelkatclinic@gmail.com or stop by for a visit at 1650 Carrol Drive, Biloxi. CONFERENCE ► New Orleans, LA, Sept. 15-18, International Catholic Stewardship Conference ~ The International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) cordially invites you to register for its 62nd annual conference from Sept. 15-18 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The theme for this conference is Called to be Saints , which was an expression used by St. Paul in his first letter to the Christian community at Corinth. As Paul reminded the com- munity, this title Called to be Saints , reminds all of us to be good stewards of our life of faith in Christ Jesus. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PARISH EVENTS ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, Aug. 3-July 12, 2025, The Bible Timeline ~ All are invited to learn about the roots of our Catholic Faith & God’s plan of salvation by understand- ing the connections between the Old & New Testament at Sacred Heart, D’Iberville, Aug. 3-July 12, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. The Bible Timeline will teach you what you were never taught in CCD. To register: wanda.bible- studies@gmail.com. For more info, www.lighthouseideas.org . It’s free with no attendance requirements. ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, Aug. 8-Sept. 26, Adult Faith For- mation Series ~ Do we realize how richly we’ve been blessed? Embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology Aug. 8-Sept. 26, 9:30-11 a.m. Presented by Andrew Swafford & Jeff Cavins, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this sublime book in a way that makes them easier to under- stand. To register: garrobeye@aol. com. For more info, www.lighthouse- ideas.org . It’s free with no attendance requirements. ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, Oct. 14-March 17, 2025, Adult Faith Formation Series ~ Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville is offering another in their Adult Faith Formation Series: EPIC: 2,000 Years of Catholic History , Oct. 14-March 17, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. As Catholics, we are the inheritors of holy men & women who over two thousand years built a great civiliza- tion & spread the Gospel throughout the world. In this study you will learn about the important people, places, & events in 2,000 years of Church histo- ry, presented in twelve easy-to-re- member color-coded time periods. Learn how to answer questions regard- ing the Catholic Church. To register: dawnburdine81@gmail.com . For more info, www.lighthouseideas.org. It’s free with no attendance require- ments. ► Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pass Christian, Sept. 20-22, Rummage Sale ~ The Knights of Columbus Council 11995 & Ladies’ Auxiliary will host a rummage sale Fri., Sat., & Sun., Sept. 20-22, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln-Delisle Road. ► St. Ann Parish, Lizana, Knights of Columbus Council #9958, Dec. 21, 50/50 Raffle ~ The St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus #9958 are sell- ing tickets for their 50/50 raffle after every Sat. & Sun.’s Masses each weekend & they will continue selling them until Dec. 21. The drawing will be held on Dec. 21. Tickets are $1 each or 6/$5. Percentages of proceeds will go to our different charities & to our church. Need not be present to win. Anyone that would like any tickets ► W.J. Kelly Retreat Center, Bay St. Louis, August 23-25, Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat ~ The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekend for the Diocese of Biloxi will be held Aug. 23-25. Rachel’s Vineyard is an inter- national retreat that provides an oppor- tunity for women & men to find for- giveness & healing from abortion. The retreat begins on Fri. evening & ends on Sun. afternoon & will be held at the William J. Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis. If you or someone you know would like to attend, please contact Deacon Johnny Williams at (228) 702-2169 or email at rachels- vineyard@biloxidiocese.org. You may also click on the following link which will take you to the Rachel’s Vineyard web page on the Diocese of Biloxi’s website: Rachel’s Vineyard | Catholic Diocese of Biloxi | Biloxi, Mississippi ( biloxidiocese.org. RETREATS ► Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis, Laudate Lions Runners ~ Laudate Lions Runners, a new Catholic running club, is thrilled to announce its launch. This unique club combines faith, empower- ment, & athleticism, offering children an opportunity to grow spiritually & physically in a supportive & encourag- ing environment. This club will have options for Catholic homeschooling families to complete in homeschool cross country & track meets. Laudate Lions is designed for all Catholic families who value the inte- gration of faith & physical fitness. The club will meet most Fri. at 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Each practice session begins with a 10-minute silent adoration in the chap- el, fostering a deeper connection with God before the physical activities commence. For more info find us at mercyrun- sonlove.com or contact Coach Cecilia at (302) 367-5273 or laudatelions@ gmail.com . SPORTS FUNDRAISER ► Pro-Life MS Gulf Coast District - Walk for Life Sept. 28 , Point Cadet Plaza, 121 Cadet Street, Biloxi ~ On Sat., Sept. 28, Pro-Life MS Gulf Coast District will host The Walk for Life. Join us for an annual fundraiser to support our outreach & benevolence ministries. The walk is across the sce- nic Biloxi/Ocean Springs Bridge. There will be food, music, family fun, playground & splash pad next to the pavilion. For pre-registration and more info, www.prolifems.org. On-site reg- istration begins at 8 a.m. For more details, contact Debbie Moran at (228) 861-4474. Sun., Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral in Biloxi. Couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, & over 60, will be recog- nized. The registration forms may be mailed to: Deacon Karl Koberger, Diocese of Biloxi, 1790 Popps Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532; emailed to: kkoberger@biloxidiocese.org ; or you can register at www.biloxidiocese.org . Deadline for registration is Aug. 29. For more info, contact Deacon Karl Koberger at (228) 702-2136. to buy or sell, please get in contact any KC members or contact Anthony Moran, (228) 669-2224 please.