2 Gulf Pine Catholic • May 22, 2026 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board DIOCESAN EVENTS Ladies Arise Retreat: The next Ladies Arise spiritual retreat for adult women will be held Sat.-Sun., June 13-14, at the Seashore Assembly Retreat Center, 132 Chalmers Dr., Biloxi. Spiritual leaders for the weekend are Father Greg Barras & Deacon Robert Illanne, lay leaders include Angela Gombos, Dale Dorcik, & Jill Olsen. Arise is sponsored by the Cursillo Movement of South Mississippi, a program of the Diocese of Biloxi. While Cursillo is a more indepth program primarily for practicing Catholics, Arise is designed for those who would like to receive additional information about the Catholic faith in one meaningful & information-filled weekend. • Non-Catholic spouses of practicing Catholics • Non-Catholic teachers, parents, grandparents affiliated with a Catholic school who want to know more about the Catholic faith • Catholics who have been away from the church or those needing a spiritual boost • Those without a current church/ religion who are “searching” for a new one or a more meaningful faith experience and relationship with God • Those considering or recently completing instruction (OCIA/RCIA) in the Catholic faith There is no cost to attend & an application for the weekend can be found on the website at www.biloxicursillo.org. If you need more info, contact Dale Dorcik at (228) 365-4057 or Jill Olsen at (228) 327-5090. Alhambra Stars & Stripes Dance: Join Alhambra Sat., July 18, 5-7 p.m. at St. Mary, Woolmarket, Murray Hall, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation with an evening full of music, laughter, & fellowship! It will feature Kelly Brody as the DJ. Food, refreshments, & desserts will be provided. All special friends & Carvan members are invited. Wear your favorite patriotic colors & show your spirit! PARISH EVENTS CCR Pentecost Mass: Catholic Charismatic Renewal of South Mississippi at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach, invites you to join for their Third Annual Diocesan-wide Pentecost Celebration & Prayer Gathering. Sat., May 23, 10 a.m. Adoration, Praise & Worship will begin at 10 a.m. & Mass at 11 a.m. Anointing will follow after Mass. Healing Ministry Service: A night of healing with Adoration, Prayers of Deliverance, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick & one-on-one pastoral counseling, Wed., May 27, 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Parish, 22342 Evangeline Road. Trivia for Haiti: A Fun Night for a Life-Giving Mission -- Join us Fri., May 29, 6 p.m., for an evening of laughter, friendly competition, food, & fellowship -- all for a beautiful cause. Trivia Night for Haiti is a parish fundraiser supporting Aid for Haiti, a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to serving the poorest communities in Haiti through both physical and spiritual support. Gather your team or join a team, bring your best trivia knowledge, & enjoy a night filled friendly team competition with food & fellowship. Must be 18 & over. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Donation of at least $100 per team (six-player team) or $25 person pay at the door but must register. Spectators are Welcome! Blessing of the Sea: St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Long Beach, hosts the Blessing of the Sea Eucharistic Procession Wed., June 10. Mass & Adoration begin at 6 p.m., procession 7 p.m., Benediction in the Fountain Square 8 p.m., followed by reception in the Community Center. Holy Infant of Good Heath Biloxi Diocesan Shrine Monthly Triduum: Monthly Triduum, (3 days), Holy Infant of Good Health Diocesan Shrine, St. Ann Church, 5858 Lower Bay Rd., Bay St. Louis. Masses & Prayers begins Wed., June 10, 8 a.m. Mass; Also on Wed., June 10 only, 6 p.m. Adoration, 6:30 p.m. Rosary, 7 p.m. Mass. CTK Drawdown: Christ the King Mission, Latimer, will be holding their annual Drawdown & Silent Auction at the Latimer Community Center, Sat., Aug. 22, 5:30-until. $50 per ticket will admit 2 adults and includes cocktails & full buffet down to be served 5:306:30 p.m. The drawdown will begin at 6:30 p.m., you need not be present to win. There will a silent auction & door prizes. Only 320 tickets will be sold & are sale now. For more information to purchase tickets or get books of tickets to sell, call Nancy Buckheister (228) 6979473 or Michele Moore (228) 8601580. Proceeds support ministries, outreach programs, and charitable works of Christ the King Catholic Mission. SCHOOL EVENTS Basketball Camp: Get ready for a fun-filled morning of basketball at St. Stanislaus! Boys & girls ages 7-11 are invited to join the Little Dribblers Basketball Camp, Tues., May 26-Fri., May 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Participants will develop fundamentals through skill-building drills & games under the direction of Coach Daniel Grieves -- the man who led the Rocks to the 2026 3A State Championship -- & his staff. All sessions will be held in the Brother Peter Gymnasium. Learn more & register at: ststan.com/little-dribblers-basketball-camp Baseball Camp: Get ready for a summer on the diamond at St. Stanislaus! Boys & girls are invited to the SSC Summer Baseball Camp, featuring 2 sessions led by Varsity Head Coach Irby Dossett ‘14 and his staff. The Skills Camp (ages 5-10) runs June 1-4 and the Hitting Camp (ages 8-14) runs June 8-9, both from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at $119 each. Ageeligible campers may register for both at a discounted rate of $199. Learn more and register at: www. ststan.com/baseball-camp-2026 Football Camp: Get ready to hit the field at St. Stanislaus! Boys & girls ages 6-13 are invited to the SSC Flag Football & Fundamentals Camp, Wed., June 10-Fri., June 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Campers will develop passing, route running, flag pulling, & football IQ through drills & live competition under the direction of Head Varsity Coach Evan Gay & his staff. Registration is $119. Learn more and register at: www.ststan.com/football-camp-2026 Soccer Camp: Get ready for a summer of soccer at St. Stanislaus! Boys & girls ages 6-13 are invited to the Rock-A-Chaw Soccer Camp, Wed., June 17-Fri., June 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Participants will develop dribbling, passing, finishing, & team play under the direction of Head Varsity Coach Brandon Elkins -- a two-time state champion alumnus -- & his staff. All sessions will be held on the St. Stanislaus football field. Registration is $119, with sibling discounts available. Learn more and register at: www. ststan.com/soccer-camp-june-of-2026 Baseball Camp @ Biloxi Shucker Stadium: Here’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young baseball players! St. Stanislaus is partnering with the Biloxi Shuckers to host a special one-day camp at Keesler Federal Park on Tues., July 21. The Morning Skills Camp (ages 6-10) runs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & the Afternoon Hitting Camp (ages 8-14) runs 1-4 p.m. -- each just $25, or $49 for both. A free pizza lunch is included for campers attending both sessions & every registered camper receives a complimentary ticket to St. Stanislaus Night at the Shuckers on Aug. 15. Learn more and register at: www. s t s t a n . c om / s a i n t - s t a n i s - laus-shuckers-baseball-camp The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Pastoral Center will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
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