Join us in
Living the Eucharist
BILOXI -- Nativity BVM Cathe-
dral in Biloxi will participate in a small
groups project called
Living the Eucha-
rist
. This exciting parish-based spiritual
renewal experience is open to all Nativ-
ity parishioners.
Living the Eucharist
is a Ministry of Paulist Evangelization
Ministries. The small groups will fos-
ter spiritual growth and discipleship by
promoting full, conscious and active
participation in the Eucharist. The goal
is to assist participants to have a better
understanding of the Sacrament of the
Eucharist. Interested parties may sign up
for this free program on Mar. 1/2 at the
Cathedral. The groups will begin meet-
ing the week of Ash Wednesday and will
meet once a week for the six weeks of
Lent. For further details, call the Cathe-
dral Office (228) 374-1717 or Juliana
Skelton (228) 297-5292.
Irish-Italian Festival and
Parade March 15
HATTIESBURG -- St. Thomas Aqui-
nas Church will host its annual Irish-Ital-
ian Festival and Parade Sat., March 15.
In addition to the parade, the festival will
include a variety of food and refresh-
ments, bicycle ride/race, 5K run/walk,
silent auction and art show, a grand prize
raffle and a variety of other activities for
the whole family. Admission is free.
The festival and parade “royalty” --
king and colleen and grand marshal --
will be announced at a press conference
at the church March 6 at 10 am.
Entries are still being accepted for the
parade, and area organizations and busi-
nesses are invited to participate. There
is no entry fee for the parade. For infor-
mation about participating in the parade,
contact parade coordinator Mary Lou
Sheffer at
.
The bicycle ride/race will be held
Sun., March 9, at 3:30 pm at the Long-
leaf Trace. Call Russ Fransted at (601)
466-8622 for more information, includ-
Men’s Cursillo
DEDEAUX -- The Cursillo Move-
ment of South Mississippi will sponsor
the next Men’s retreat weekend March
27-30 at the Dedeaux Hilton, which is
located on the grounds of Sacred Heart
Parish. The Cursillo weekend is de-
signed for Catholics who are looking to
enrich their faith and prayer life, as well
as to learn how to live a life of fullness in
grace. The spiritual directors for the up-
coming weekend will be Father Michael
Marascalco, Parochial Vicar at Nativity
BVM, as well as Deacon M.J. Landry
from Blessed Francis Seelos/Our Mother
of Sorrows parishes.
Anyone interested in attending this
weekend may contact Johnny Williams,
Rector, at (228) 806-0191 and request an
application.
The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s
Pastoral Center will be closed Tues.,
March 4, in observance of Mardi Gras.
Holy Infant of Good
Health Triduum
CLERMONT HARBOR -- The Holy
Infant of Good Health Triduum will be
held March 12-14 at St. Ann Church,
Lower Bay Road. On March 12, there
will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacra-
ment at 5:30 pm, recitation of the Rosary
at 6 pm and Mass 6:30 pm. On March 13
and 14, there will be Mass at 8:30 am.
Lenten
Fish
Frys
St. Ann Parish, Bay St. Louis:
Fridays, March 7 - April 11, 5-7 pm,
adults $8, children $4
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Biloxi:
Fridays, March 7 - April 11, 360
Lameuse St., behind church, 5-7 pm; $6
a plate. For more information, call
(228) 861-4310.
Our Lady of Fatima, Biloxi:
To raise
seed money for the International
Springfest, Fridays during Lent, March 7
- April 11, 4:30 to 8 pm in the Parish
Hall. Serving fried fish, hush puppies,
cole slaw, potato salad, dessert, coffee/
tea, $9 for adults, $4 for children under
the age of 13. Take-outs available.
Donations of desserts are very welcome.
To help (and we do need help) with set-
up, sales, serving and clean up, contact
Bruce Strong at (228) 388-5706.
Our Mother of Sorrows, Biloxi:
Fridays, March 7 - April 11, in the Parish
Hall, 800 Division St., 10 am - 2 pm; $7
a plate, free local delivery on 3 or more
orders. For more information, call
(228) 435-0007.
St. Mary, Gautier:
Fridays of Lent, 4-7
pm, hosted by Knights of Columbus
St. Ann, Gulfport (Lizana):
Buffets,
Fridays, March 7 - April 11, 5-7 pm, $12
adults, $11 seniors, $6 children under 12,
include drinks & dessert; Ash
Wednesday, not buffet style, March 5,
shrimp gumbo, potato salad, French
bread, dessert & drinks $8 adults, $7
seniors, $5, children under 12; Good
Friday, not a buffet style, crab-stuffed
potato & salad , drinks, $6 all plates, no
dessert, $3 extra potato with dinners.
Proceeds will fund Ministries at St. Ann.
For more info, (228) 832-2560 or Glen
(228) 860-9467.
St. James, Gulfport:
Fridays, March 7
- April 11, hosted by St. James KC’s, 5
pm in Parish Center; adults: $8, pre-
purchased, at parish office or the
school; $10 at the door; children under
12, $5
St. Therese of Lisieux, Gulfport:
Fridays, March 7 - April 11. Dine in or
carry-out from 11 am to 1 pm.
Delivery, starting at 10 am, on orders of
10 or more. $9 per plate, $12 for fish
only, $1 for sides. Drinks not included.
Radio Maria Mass
GULFPORT -- On March 23, Radio
Maria (88.1 FM) will broadcast at the
9 am Children’s Mass from St. James
Catholic Church. Radio Maria is also
available via internet and Smartphone at
radiomaria.us
Seder Supper
GULFPORT -- St. John the Evange-
list Church in Gulfport cordially invites
you to help us celebrate Seder Supper
on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. in
Presentation Hall. Every year we tell the
story of our faith which culminated in
the institution of the Eucharist at the Last
Supper, and we explain Biblical truths
about Jesus, and what happened on the
last day of his life. All that is required to
attend is a covered dish to help us com-
plete the meal. Please RSVP to (228)
864-2272 and let us know how many will
be attending.
Father Higginbotham’s
Mother Dies
D’IBERVILLE -- Alta Mae Higgin-
botham, mother of Father Robert Hig-
ginbotham, pastor of Sacred Heart Par-
ish, died on February 14. She was 86.
In addition to Father Higginbotham,
Mrs. Higginbotham is survived by her
husband of 69 years, Dennis Paul Hig-
ginbotham; a son Al (Diane) Higginbo-
tham; daughter, Nancy Hayden; sister-
in-law, Betty Menard; four grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was cele-
brated on Feb. 20 at Sacred Heart Church
with Father Higginbotham and Father
Tony Arguelles officiating.
D’Iberville:
A tradition since 1908, the
Lepoma/Landry Family St. Joseph
Altar will be open for viewing on
March 19 from 8 am to 6 pm at the
home of Lee and Jackie Landry, 11318
Magnolia Street. The traditional walk
of St. Joseph, Mary, Jesus, and the
angels will take place at noon followed
by the sharing of the food. Special
petitions are accepted and placed on the
altar at Sacred Heart Church for a
special Mass. Monetary offerings are
donated to the St. Vincent de Paul
Society. For more information, call
(228) 396-3177.
St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport:
St.
Joseph’s Day Celebration, March 19,
Mass: 8 am, Altar Blessing: Following
Mass. Altar open for viewing until
12:30 pm. Light breakfast/
refreshments will be served.
Non-perishable food and monetary
donations may be brought for the
St. Vincent de Paul Society.
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Ocean
Springs:
Sunday, March 23, blessing
at 9:30 am, meal at 12 noon
St. Joseph Parish, Pearlington:
March 19, will be open between 11
am and 5 pm
St. Charles Borromeo Parish,
Picayune:
Blessing of the Altar will
be after the 4 pm Vigil Mass on March
15, visitation only 5-7 pm. Sunday,
March 16, a tasting will be served
from 10 am to 2 pm. Donations are
welcomed.
St. Joseph
Altars
ing registration, on the bike ride/race.
The 5K run/walk will be held Fri., March
14, at 5:30 pm beginning at the Southern
Miss Longleaf Trace Gateway. For more
information on the 5K run/walk, includ-
ing registration, email jamiewalker601@
comcast.net.
For more information about the festi-
val and accompanying events, contact St.
Thomas Aquinas Church at (601) 264-
5192 or visit the church website at http://
/.
To see other Lenten activities and
Diocesan Briefs, see pages 11 and 14.
See fish frys, page 14
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