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2 Gulf Pine Catholic • January 19, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board ► Holy Family Parish, Pass Christian, Jan. 24, Healing Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi ~ Holy Family Parish in Pass Christian will host a night of healing with Adoration, prayers of deliverance, sacrament of Reconciliation, anointing of the sick, PARISH EVENTS and one-on-one pastoral counseling. It will take place Wed., Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 22342 Evvangeline Rd., Pass Christian. ► St. Mary Parish, Woolmarket, Jan. 26, DeoGloria at St. MaryWoolmarket ~ Deo Gloria is one hour of adoration with sacred chanting with the Deo Gloria Diocesan Choir. All are invited at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s, located at 8343 Woolmarket Rd., Woolmarket. ► St. Mary Parish, Woolmarket, Feb. 2, Deo Gloria at St. Mary Woolmarket ~ Deo Gloria is a night of Eucharistic Adoration accompanied with ancient Latin hymns and Gregorian chants! All are invited Feb. 2, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s, located at 8343 Woolmarket Rd., Woolmarket. ► Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Biloxi, Feb. 15, A Healing Encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist ~ In connection with Our Lady of Lourdes, which St. Pope John Paul II designated as World Day of the Sick and in the Spirit of Eucharistic Revival, we will haveand Hour of Grace on the Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral. Come, let us pray for healing for the sick from Jesus in the Eucharist. ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, Feb. 16-17, Sacred Music Workshop -- Singing Is for the One Who Loves ~ Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church & the Classical Arts Foundation of South Mississippi invite you to join us for our second Sacred Music Workshop, hosted by Our Lady of the Gulf Church on the beach in down- town Bay St. Louis. This two-day work- shop will be presented by Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka and will be a fantas- tic opportunity for cantors, choir mem- bers, music directors, and clergy to: From novice to expert, all will enjoy this faith-filled, educational, encourag- ing and inspiring time at Our Lady of the Gulf, and there will be opportunities for confession and prayer! There will be a special session for choir directors on Fri. morning from 10 a.m.-noon. The work- shop is 3-9 p.m.. On Sat., the workshop is 9 a.m.-6 p.m. which includes 5 p.m. Vigil Mass. SEE BULLETIN BOARD, PAGE 18 ► Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Executive Director ~ The Executive Director is appointed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and reports to the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the administration and management of the agency, directs all departments and is accountable for preparing the budget and the financial performance of the agency. The Executive Director oversees effec- tive negotiation with outside funding sources; arranges for appropriate pro- gram development and evaluation ensur- ing all services offered are in line with Catholic teaching; promotes and encour- ages the development of effective rela- tionships between the agency and other diocesan secretariats, pastors, national, state, and local agencies, and the public. The Executive Director represents the social concerns and values of the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Baton Rouge, and Catholic Charities on all agency matters to the secular communi- ty. Education and Experience Requirements • Master’s degree in social work, Business Administration or similar disci- pline. • Eight years of comparable leadership experience in non-profit or human ser- vices for multilayered organizations. • It is required that the incumbent be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing who is registered and active in a parish and possesses a working knowl- edge of Catholic teachings and doctrine. • Valid driver’s license and proof of cur- rent auto insurance. • Satisfactory results of background checks such as driving record, criminal record, and sex offense registry, state, local and national law enforcement agencies, and E-Verify as required by funding sources and determined neces- sary by Catholic Charities. Other Requirements • Candidate is deeply grounded in Catholic social teaching, skilled in plan- ning, program development, execution, and evaluation with supervisory experi- ence in a multicultural work environ- ment. • Proven success at fund-raising and EMPLOYMENT development. • Excels in oral and written communica- tions, including listening, and cultivating positive and productive interpersonal relationships; effective public speaker and dealing with media. • Proficient in core office technology applications. • Demonstrates outstanding leadership skills within church and community. • Displays successful fund-raising back- ground and sound stewardship of agency resources. Please submit letter of interest, resume, and three business references to hr@diobr.org. Application deadline is Feb. 16. Letter to the Bishop From International Seamen Center, Inc. Dear Bishop Kihneman , I am writing to you on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the International Seamen Center, Inc., at the Port of Gulfport. It is a welcomed blessing for us to receive the second offering contribution of $18,828.61 from the parishioners of the Diocese that provides a major support for our ministry to the Seamen that visit the Port of Gulfport during the year. We are fortunate for the dedicated services of two Catholic Church members on our Executive Committee, Darlene Barry from St. Thomas Catholic Church ·in Long Beach and Deacon Dick Henderson from St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport. Both have been long-standing board members and provide much guidance to our Board. The St. Vincent DePaul Society from St. Thomas also regularly assists us with preparing Christmas boxes as gifts to the Seamen during this time of the year. We certainly appreciate your allowing the second collection for our benefit. You can be assured that the funds are used exclusively for the furtherance of our Christian ministry at the Port of Gulfport. Thanks again, and Happy New Year for you and the Diocese for 2024. Very Truly Yours, John S. Heath, CPA Treasurer International Seamen Center, Inc. ► Mississippi Society of Italian Americans, Feb. 8, Coast-Wide Boccee Meeting ~ Parishes, church organiza- tions, youth groups, fraternal associa- tions, senior citizens, families, & indi- viduals are welcome to attend a free public meeting on Thurs., Feb. 8, 5 p.m., to learn about the 2024 MS Gulf Coast Bocce Program sponsored by the Mississippi Society of Italian Americans (MS SOFIA). The meeting will be held, rain or shine, at the site of the bocce program -- the all-weather, lighted Harrison County bocce courts at the Woolmarket Community Center, 16320 Old Wool- market Rd. MS SOFIA’s bocce program will include informal play, tournaments, and a possible formal bocce league featuring both evening&weekend play. Beginners, skilled, & individuals of all ages are welcome to attend. Bocce, also known as lawn bowling, pre-dates the Roman Empire and is the third most popular sport in the world today. For more info, call David Biagini, MS SOFIA President, (228) 324-5041. MEETINGS