2 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 19, 2026 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board DIOCESAN EVENTS Patriotic Mass & Concert: The Music & FineArts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral announces their annual “Patriotic Mass & Concert” for 2026 as a part of the Cathedral’s concert series. It will be held on Sat., June 27. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. with Patriotic hymns & anthems in celebration of the country’s upcoming Independence Day holiday. After the Mass, the annual concert will be presented in the Cathedral at 5:30 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. These events are free & the public is warmly invited to attend. For further info, contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M., Minister of Music, Director of Fine Arts at (251) 406-1454 &/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com. 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 St. Rose de Lima’s Annual Church Fair: St. Rose de Lima’s Annual Church Fair (Centennial Fair) (formerly Blues & BBQ Festival) will be on Fri., June 26, & Sat., June 27, at the St. Rose de Lima Church grounds, 301 Necaise Avenue, Bay St. Louis. As St. Rose celebrates its 100th year anniversary, we bring our Annual Fair Home again. We’ll have games and entertainment for all ages. Featuring authentic Mexican food on Fri. night & on Fri. & Sat., we’re serving BBQ ribs & BBQ chicken, pulled pork, fried fish, fried shrimp, fried chicken wings, hamburgers, hotdogs, French fries, coleslaw and baked beans plus a huge assortment of sweets. Come enjoy the fun with entertainment by DJ Mixx Maestro on Fri. night & on Sat. St. Rose de Lima Men’s Ensemble & Gospel Choir, Dance performances, John Bezou, DJ Bully, & closing the night with Unfazed from 8-10 p.m. A 50/50 raffle has already begun. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. The winner will be drawn on Sat. night. You do not need to be present to win. Hours are Fri. evening, 5-9 p.m. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. For additional info, please call the Parish Office at (228) 467-7347. Nativity BVM Cathedral World Youth Vincentians Celebration: Please join us on Tues., June 30, as we celebrate World Youth Vincentians Day. Nativity BVM Cathedral’s St. Vincent de Paul Society will be hosting a special Mass in the Chapel at 8 a.m., followed by an opportunity for our youth to volunteer with SVdP members & learn more about our society. Refreshments will be served. Please bring a non-perishable item or two! For more info, please contact Kimberly Rasmussen, (228) 236-5741. First Saturday Devotion & Patriotic Celebration: All are warmly invited to join us at St. Mary Church in Woolmarket on Sat., July 4, for a special First Saturday Devotion & Patriotic Celebration as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. We will gather in prayer to honor our Blessed Mother under her title of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States, & to ask for her loving intercession for our nation, our families, & all who serve our country. In keeping with the request of Our Lady of Fatima, we will also offer prayers of reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for Confession will begin at 8:30 a.m. At 9 a.m., we will pray a Scriptural Rosary, followed by a meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary & Benediction. Holy Mass will be celebrated by Father Gillespie at 10 a.m. After Mass, a Marian Procession featuring the American flag, Papal flag, statue of Our Blessed Mother, banner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, & banners representing various ministries and organizations of St. Mary Parish will conclude at Murray Hall. Everyone is invited to enjoy a potluck luncheon, desserts, & refreshments while celebrating both our Catholic faith & our nation's heritage. We welcome you to join us for this beautiful day of prayer, fellowship, & patriotic celebration. Please bring your family & friends as we come together to honor God, Our Blessed Mother, & our country. For more info, please contact Sharon Poulette at (443) 699-8281 or email aloha7290@gmail.com. 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., July 8, 8 a.m. Mass; also on Thurs., July 9, 8 a.m., and Fri., July 10, 8 a.m. Holy Hour for Vocations: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs is hosting a Holy Hour for Vocations July 13, 6-7 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Summer Series: Happy, Healthy, & Holy! Discover ways to increase your faith & find lasting joy by attending the OLF Summer Series on the third Wed. of July & August at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Our guest speakers are Linda Schaefer on July 15 and Father Mike O'Connor on Aug. 19. The presentations begin at 6:30 p.m., immediately following the 6 p.m. Mass. St. Joseph Catholic Church Annual $10,000 Drawdown & Silent Auction: $10,000 Drawdown & Silent Auction Aug. 15 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, DePew Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Adults over age 21 please. Food, drinks, fun. Hawaiian attire encouraged. Tickets are on sale online, in the office, & after Masses. Give your $100 ticket, which admits two people, a second chance to win by purchasing $20 insurance. Individual tickets are $50 each. Donations for the Silent Auction can be made by contacting the parish office. 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 info to purchase tickets or get books of tickets to sell, call Nancy Buckheister (228) 697-9473 or Michele Moore (228) 860-1580. Proceeds support ministries, outreach programs, and charitable works of Christ the King Catholic Mission. SCHOOL EVENTS Baseball Camp @ Biloxi Shucker Stadium: 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.ststan.com/saint-stanislaus-shuckers-baseball-camp Publication Copy Date Deadline July 24 July 14 Aug. 21 Aug.11 Sept. 11 Sept. 1 Sept. 25 Sept. 15 Oct. 9 Sept. 29 Oct. 23 Oct. 13 Nov. 6 Oct. 27 Nov. 20 Nov. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 1 Deadlines subject to change depending on holiday schedule. Please call Shirley at 228-702-2109 for questions or adjusted deadlines. 2026 Publication Date & Copy Deadlines
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