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2 Gulf Pine Catholic • November 22, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board ► Notre Dame Hospice Looking for Volunteers ~ Notre Dame Hospice is looking for volunteers to serve in their Mississippi church parishes.Volunteers can provide caregiver relief, compan- ionship for patients, run errands, play music, prepare a meal & offer whatev- er talents our volunteers would like to share. Helping our staff with special events & activities is another way that you can assist. Hospice volunteers do not need any medical experience as they do not handle patients. If you are interested or would like more info, please contact: Janine Bonner, Volunteer Coordinator at (504) 418- 1049 or email jbonner@notredame- hospice.com . VOLUNTEERS ► Our Mother of Sorrow Parish, Biloxi, Raffle Tickets ~ Our Mother of Sorrows Parish is selling raffle tick- ets for our parish fundraiser! Tickets are $10 each. We have two (2) great prizes: $500 cash and a Spirit Basket of Cheer to be raffled off on Dec. 15 after Mass! Please call the office at (228) 435-0007 to purchase tickets! ► Holy Spirit Parish, Vancleave, Dec. 6, irst Friday Adoration ~ All are invited to join us at our First Friday Adoration at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Vancleave. Please join us after the 8 a.m. Mass for the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & through- out the day until 4:30 p.m. If you should have any questions or concerns please call or text Sue Flurry at (228) 369-9333. ► St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Pascagoula, Dec. 6-7, Taste of St. Peter the Apostle ~ The Taste of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church/ Parish & Annual Holiday Silent Auction & Culinary Display of vari- ous types of foods to taste, Rev. ► 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. YOUTH MINISTRY Charles E. McMahon Parish Life Center, 4102 Market Street, Pascagoula. Admission: $25 per per- son (both days). Fri., Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. (Kickoff), attire: casual, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle, door prize giveaways, wine tasting, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, dessert & beverages, Christmas & Jazz music Sat., Dec. 7, 5-8:30 p.m., attire: semi-formal or business casual, tasting event, Silent Auction, wine tasting, cheese & beverages,50/50 raffle, door prize giveaways, live Christmas & Jazz music. If you would like to purchase a ticket or have questions regarding this event, please contact Catherine Glaude (228) 218-9650 or Cynthia Glaude (228) 219-1704, or email: cglaude58@ gmail.com or stpeterparishpascagou- la@gmail.com or call (228) 762-1759. ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, Dec. 7, Advent Lessons Concert- Service ~ The Nativity BVMCathedral Music & Fine Arts Ministry will pres- ent a special, liturgical concert-ser- vice: Advent Lessons and Reflections fashioned after the traditional Christmas lessons and carols, Sat., Dec. 7, 3 p.m. This unique scripture and music program illuminates the meaning and depth of the Advent Season of prophecy, expectation and hope as reflected through the prophets and the Angel Gabriel. The program is free and open to the public. All in the Gulf Coast commu- nity are welcome. The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is located at 870 Howard Avenue, in Downtown Biloxi. For more informa- tion, contact Terry D. Maddox, Minister of Music, Director of Fine Arts, at (251) 406-1454 or terrydale- maddox@gmail.com . ► St. Peter Parish, Bassfield, Dec. 15, Countdown to Christmas Raffle ~ St. Peter Parish’s Annual Countdown to Christmas raffle is a wonderful opportunity to win cash for the Christmas holidays. Join us Sun., Dec. PARISH EVENTS ► St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, Long Beach, March 29, 2025, An Evening with Caleb and John ~ This event will be a faith-filled concert of praise & worship with Christian Music duo Caleb & John who brought us the hit songs “Hallelujah Feeling” & “Somebody Like Me.” It will be held at St. Vincent de Paul School, 4321 Espy Ave., Long Beach, March 29, 2025, 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 if purchased before Jan. 1. For more info, contact Jamie Ruoss at (352) 223-4218. SCHOOL EVENTS 15, 7 p.m., Facebook Live when the hosts will spin the cash wheel 10 times to draw the lucky winners. Each raffle ticket is $20 & your ticket will go back in if you win for multiple chances to win! The proceeds go to our parish organizations. Our hosts are Bobby & Rose Davis, Sean & Tressa Burns, Lance & Mitzi Mancuso, Colleen & Ray Powell, Theresa Fails, Patricia Harrington, Eric Coulter, & Mary Coulter, & can be contacted through Facebook . ► St. Ann Parish, Lizana, Dec. 16, Pancakes with Santa ~ The children of St. Ann, Lizana, 23529 Hwy. 53, Gulfport, will tell the Christmas Story, have pancakes, and a special visit all the way from the North Pole by Santa on Mon., Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, Dec. 19, Carols on the Square ~ The Nativity BVM Cathedral Music & Fine Arts Ministry will host Caroling on Cathedral Square Thurs., Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Join in singing Christmas carols & other holiday music selections on the square in the front of the Cathedral & Rectory. The Men’s Club will offer carolers hot chocolate, cookies, & electric candles for a donation. The event is free & all are welcome to join this annual holiday tradition at the Cathedral. The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is located at 870 Howard Avenue, in Downtown Biloxi. For more informa- tion, contact Terry D. Maddox, Minister of Music, Director of Fine Arts, at (251) 406-1454 or terrydale- maddox@gmail.com . ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, Dec. 22, Annual Christmas Concert ~ The Nativity BVM Cathedral Music & Fine Arts Ministry will present the Annual Christmas Concert featuring both sacred and secular selections of new and traditional compositions, Sun., Dec. 22, 4 p.m. All will be invit- ed to share in singing popular Christmas carols & holiday songs. The program is free & open to the The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Pastoral Center will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. public. All in the Gulf Coast communi- ty are welcome. The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is located at 870 Howard Avenue, in Downtown Biloxi. For more informa- tion, contact Terry D. Maddox, Minister of Music, Director of Fine Arts, at (251) 406-1454 or terrydale- maddox@gmail.com . Pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of Biloxi by visiting www.invisiblemonastery.com