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20 Gulf Pine Catholic • October 11, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board cont. ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, Nov. 2, “All Souls Concert Service” ~ The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church will present its annu- al “All Souls Concert” on All Souls Day, Sat., Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. This con- cert event remembers loved ones that have passed & seeks to make their memory a blessing to the future gener- ations. The concert-service features music of remembrance including “Requiem” by the 21st century com- poser Heather Sorenson. The program will be shared by the Massed Choral Societies of Gloria In Excelsis of the Cathedral and Mobile, Alabama’s Mobile Vocal Arts. The program is free & open to the public. For more info, contact Terry D. Maddox, Minister of Music, Director of Fine Arts at (251) 406-1454 or terrydale- maddox@gmail.com. Nativity BVM Cathedral is located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. ► Our Mother of Mercy Parish, Pass Christian, Nov. 9, Catholic Youth Revival Conference ~ Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church SVD Lay Associates invites all youth in the Diocese of Biloxi to our first St. Arnold Janssen, Catholic Youth Revival Conference, Sat., Nov. 9. Youth leaders, contact Chantel Normand at (228) 452-4514 or (228) 254-6632. ► St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport, Oct. 26-27, Attention Crafters ~ The Ladies’ Guild of St. Joseph’s will be having their annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Sat., Oct. 26, & Sun., Oct. 27, in Depew Hall. All crafters are wel- come! Cost is: $25 for one table & $40 ► St. Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, Oct. 17, Explore Science Day ~ Calling all fifth & sixth-grade boys! Join us for the 8th Annual Explore Science Day at St. Stanislaus on Thurs., Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Get ready to dive into life science, marine science, physical sci- ence, & exciting STEM activities. This event is your chance to unleash your scientific curiosity & discover the wonders of the world around us. Transportation is available from select locations. Register now and find more details at www.ststan.com/explore-sci- ence-2024/. ► Nativity BVM Catholic Elem- entary, Biloxi, Oct. 19, 66th Annual Halloween Carnival ~ Come one, come all for the Nativity BVM Catholic Elementary School 66th Annual Halloween Carnival, Sat., Oct. 19. Mass at 10 a.m.; Carnival 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., 1046 Beach Blvd, Biloxi (Behind the Visitor’s Center). Join us for a day of family, friends, fun & fel- lowship. Entry to the carnival is free! SCHOOL EVENTS RETREATS ► Locus Benedictus Reteat Center, Nov. 9 ~ Locus Benedictus Retreat Center in Greenwood will host a Healing Retreat with Maria Vadia on Sat., Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The retreat is free; a love offering will be taken. For more information, call (662) 299– 1232. ► LIFT Boy’s Retreat 98, Dedeaux Retreat Center, Nov. 8-10 ~ All 9-12 grade young men are invited to attend this retreat Fri., Nov. 8 through Sun., Nov. 10, at the Dedeaux Retreat Center, 14595 Vidalia Rd., Pass Christian. This weekend is full of fel- lowship, fun, prayer, testimonies, and more. For more information, contact the Office of Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Biloxi (228) 702-2142. ► LIFT Girl’s Retreat 97, Dedeaux Retreat Center, Nov. 15-17 ~ All 9-12 grade girls are invited to attend this retreat Fri., Nov. 15 through Sun., Nov. 17, at the Dedeaux Retreat Center, 14595 Vidalia Rd., Pass Christian. This weekend is full of fel- lowship, fun, prayer, testimonies, and more. For more information, contact the Office of Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Biloxi (228) 702-2142. ► SEARCH Retreat 2025, Dedeaux Retreat Center, Jan.. 3-5, 2025 ~ A SEARCH weekend is a Christian life experience. It is peer guided and peer given by a Diocesan youth and adult team. The weekend usually begins on Fri. evenings around 7:30 p.m. & ends Sun. afternoon 4 p.m. It will be held at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Dedeaux, Pass Christian. Fee for the weekend is $100. A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is required with all applications. ► St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach, Oct. 19, “The Challenge” Middle School Retreat ~ St. Thomas the Apostle in Long Beach will host “The Challenge” Middle School Retreat, Sat., Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Community Center in Long Beach Each youth minister/adult volunteer that is in charge of their middle school group is encouraged to bring a group. The teens need to be with a group & not regis- tered individually on their own. Registration 8:30 a.m. The event is SPORTS YOUTH MINISTRY PARISH EVENTS Tickets will be available for purchase for all games, pony rides, fun house, food & drinks! This is the biggest fundraiser for Nativity School & we would appreciate any & all support from Nativity parish!! For more infor- mation, please visit nativitybvm.org/ halloween-carnival. ► St. Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, Nov. 19, St. Stanislaus Open House ~ St. Stanislaus, the renowned Catholic all- boys day & boarding school, invites parents & prospective students to our Open House on Tue., Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m. This event offers a unique oppor- tunity to explore our comprehensive educational programs for young men in grades 7 through 12. Visitors can tour our campus, learn about our rigor- ous academics, discover our athletics & extracurricular activities, & meet our vibrant community. Don’t miss this chance to see why St. Stanislaus is the premier choice for boys’ education in the Gulf Coast region. To register and receive additional information, please visit www.ststan.com/open- house/. We look forward to welcoming you! for two tables. Please contact one of the following members of the Ladies’ Guild to regis- ter: Betty Schley (228) 861-4140, Bridget Strickland (228) 239-3437, or Barbara Sowell (228) 697-8281. $25 per student. The challenge is for all sixth-eighth graders. ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, Nov. 16 & 17, Pickleball Tournament ~ Please register to play at the Inaugural Sacred Heart Elementary School Pickleball Tournament Nov. 16 & 17 at Popps Ferry courts!! Pray for all those who are suffering from the results of hurricanes, those in the path of Hurricane Helene; earthquakes; and war, especially Ukraine and Israel. Pray for peace on earth!