2 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 13, 2026 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board DIOCESAN EVENTS Catholic Diocese of Biloxi Relic Collection: The Diocese of Biloxi has been given the tremendous blessing of over 1,600 relics of saints, one of the largest collections in the country. At present over 450 relics are on display in the Marian Chapel at Nativity BVM Cathedral. Another 250 will be switched out & displayed in May/June. Viewing hours are 45 min. after the 7 a.m. & 9 a.m. Sun. Masses, during the 6:30 a.m. & 8 a.m. daily Masses Mon.-Fri. & the 8 a.m. Mass Sat. morning. (Refer to NativityBVM-Cathedral.org for updated viewing hours.) Group pilgrimages/ tours can be arranged by contacting C o l l e e n K a v a n a g h , ColleenKavanagh64@gmail.com or by calling Nativity BVM Cathedral’s office at (228) 374-1717. Is God calling you to more?: If you feel a nudge to grow deeper in your faith or lead more intentionally, the New Wine Program may be for you. This renewed diocesan formation experience invites both new participants & past graduates to be equipped as missionary disciples who walk with others toward Christ. The next cohort begins August 2026; applications are open through May 31. Learn more and apply at: www.biloxidiocese.org/new-wine. For more info, see page 9. Lepoma/Landry/Sacred Heart St. Joseph Altar: Lepoma/Landry/Sacred Heart St. Joseph Altar March 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Father Dominic Pham will bless the altar at 9:30 a.m. The home of Lee & Jackie Landry. Address: 11318 Magnolia St., D’Iberville. For more information, call Jackie Landry (228) 918-3820. PARISH EVENTS Catholic in Recovery growing at Most Holy Trinity: Catholic in Recovery is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those suffering from addictions & unhealthy attachments, including alcoholism, drug addiction, pornography addiction, sex & relationship addiction, compulsive overeating & food addictions, gambling addiction, codependency & its impact on family life, as well as struggles with fear, control, & anxiety. Catholic in Recovery has been meeting every Tues. evening at Most Holy Trinity in Pass Christian since July 2025. These confidential gatherings offer a safe, supportive environment for individuals seeking freedom & lasting healing through mutual care, prayer, & the Sacraments in a twelvestep format. Catholic in Recovery leaves no doubt concerning our Higher Power, Jesus Christ, in an unabashedly Catholic program. We incorporate the Mass readings, the Saints, Mary, & liturgical Calendar into the meetings. Anyone in need of healing & support is invited to attend. Through God’s grace, participants at Most Holy Trinity have begun achieving long-term sobriety discovering renewed faith, restored relationships, & a new path forward. Please contact Ryan Done at (901) 5157650 or ryan.done@mhtcatholic.org for more info. Our Lady of Fatima Parish Mission Series -- From Ashes to Renewal: Encountering Christ & His Church: Join us on Wed.y evenings, March 4-April 1, for a parish mission focused on spiritual renewal & a deeper encounter with Christ & His Church. Each evening Mass 6 p.m., followed by a special presentation given by different priest or deacon each week. St. Joseph Day Altar: Collection of food for Hancock County Food Bank & Kings Kitchen, lunch 12 noon, March 19, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.. Our Lady of Gulf Community Center, 228 So. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis. St. Joseph Altar: Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church will be hosting a St. Joseph Altar in honor of St. Joseph’s Day on March 19, 9062 Kiln-Delisle Rd. Pass Christian. This beautiful tradition, deeply rooted in faith & community is a meaningful way for us to celebrate the life & example of St. Joseph, the patron saint of workers & families. The altar will be on March 19, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. The altar will be blessed at 10:30 a.m. & lunch will be served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For info & donations please email toniandjoe@hotmail.com. Nativity BVM St. Joseph’s Altar & Lunch: The St. Joseph’s Altar Society is hosting its tenth annual St. Joseph’s Altar & dpaghetti lunch. Please join us as we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph on Thurs., March 19, at Nativity BVM Cathedral, Sacred Heart Center. Doors will open to view the altar at 10 a.m. The altar will be blessed at 11:30 & a spaghetti lunch will be served at noon. The altar will remain open for viewing until 3 p.m. This event is free & open to the public. Donations are welcome. Healing Mass: Our Mother of Mercy will host a Healing Mass on Fri., March 20, 5 p.m. The church is located at 216 Saucier Ave. Pass Christian. For more info, see website gulfpinecatholic. com’s calendar of events. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral Lenten Concert Service: The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral will present a special liturgical concert service -- under the direction of TerryMaddox -- entitled “Lenten Lessons & Reflections” on Sun., March 22, 4 p.m. This deeply spiritual program will feature a performance reflecting on the depth & meaning of the journey of the events of Holy Week. This program will be offered by the combined community choirs of Mobile Vocal Arts of Mobile, AL, and the Cathedral’s Choral Society “Gloria in Excelsis,” along with the Honor Children’s Choir of the Cathedral Elem. & accompanied by a chamber orchestra The program is free & the public is cordially invited to attend. For further info, contact Terry D. Maddox, Artistic Director at (251) 406-1454 &/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com. Cancellation of First Saturday Devotion in April: We will NOT have First Saturday Devotion at St. Mary Church in Woolmarket on April 4 since Holy Saturday, a day of waiting & anticipation of the Resurrection, falls on First Saturday this year. The Church does not permit morning Mass on Holy Saturday. We will resume First Saturday Devotion on May 2. You may fulfill the requirements of First Saturday Devotion as requested by Our Lady of Fatima by attending the Saturday Vigil Mass or Mass on Easter Sunday. You may go to Confession eight days before or eight days after First Saturday Devotion. All the other requirements may be done privately. We look forward to seeing you at our First Saturday Devotion on May 2! Grace & Grits: Step into a space of renewal, strength, & sisterhood. You are invited to experience Grace & Grits: Reclaiming Your Power Through Faith women’s day event April 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 216 Saucier Ave., Pass Christian. Breakfast & lunch will be served. Attendance is open to ladies ages 14 & up, participants under 18 must be accompanied by adult. To register, contact Bea Mitchell (901) 8575851 or email Chantelnormand@gmail. com. Registration is free but donation will be appreciated. Proceeds go to St. Catherines Catholic Church in Indonesia. SCHOOL EVENTS New applications & re-enrollment open: St. Patrick Catholic High School is now accepting new student applications & re-enrollment for current families! Apply now to secure your spot for the upcoming school year at St. Patrick before space fills up! Visit stpatrickhighschool.net/apply to apply today. Summer Camps: Register today for St. Patrick Catholic High School’s Summer Camps. Led, organized, & delivered by their award-winning faculty, coaches, & staff, the summer camps continue their mission even outside of the traditional academic year. For more info, go to secure.qgiv.com/ for/spsummercamps/event/spsummercamps2026/.
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