Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • February 16, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board ► Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pass Christian, Feb. 20, Parish Ultreya ~ Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian will be hosting an Ultreya on Tues., Feb. 20, 7 p.m.. Please come and share how you are living your 4th day and reconnect with others who have made their Cursillo. ► St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Hattiesburg, Feb. 21, Ultreya ~ St. Thomas Aquinas, Hattiesburg, will hold the Feb. Ultreya Wed., Feb. 21, follow- ing the 6 p.m. Mass.Our main course will be pulled pork sandwiches & barbe- cued beans. Please bring a dish to share with others & join us to hear our speaker Lee Boyette. You do not have to have made a Cursillo to attend. Hope you will join us. ► Our Lady of Victories Parish, Pascagoula, Feb. 21, “TheAchievement of Saint John Paul II -- A Look Back and a Look Ahead” ~ Join us at Our Lady of Victories Church, Pascagoula, Wed., Feb. 21, 6 p.m., for an enlighten- PARISH EVENTS ► Notre Dame Hospice Looking for Volunteers ~ Notre Dame Hospice is looking for Volunteers to serve in their Mississippi Church Parishes. Volunteers can provide caregiver relief, companion- ship for patients, run errands, play music, prepare a meal and offer whatever tal- ents our volunteers would like to share. Helping our staff with special events and activities is another way that you can assist. Hospice volunteers do not need any medical experience as they do not handle patients. If you are interested or would like more information please con- tact: Janine Bonner, Volunteer Coor- dinator at (504) 418-1049 or email jbon- ner@notredamehospice.com . Our Miss- issippi office is in Diamondhead. We need volunteers in the Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Diamondhead, Gulfport, Long Beach-Pass Christian, Ocean Springs, and Picayune. The amount of time that you wish to volunteer is up to you. Thank you. VOLUNTEERS ing evening with George Weigel, esteemed Catholic theologian & author of the New York Times bestsellers “Witness to Hope” and “The End and the Beginning.” Weigel will be deliver- ing a compelling talk on the theme of the new evangelization & the legacy of Saint Pope John Paul II. In his presentation titled “The Achievement of Saint John Paul II -- A Look Back & a Look Ahead,” Weigel will delve into the profound impact of Saint John Paul II’s contributions to the Catholic Church & the world. This event is open to everyone & admission is free of charge. Join us for an inspiring evening of reflection and insight. ► St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Ocean Springs, Feb. 21 & 28, March 6 & 13, Parish Ultreya ~ This year St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Ocean Springs will host Evenings of Reflection on Wed. The mis- sion of the Eucharistic Revival: To renew the Church by enkindling a living rela- tionship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. “USCCB” -- The Eucharist For Young Adults & Singles -- Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III, Feb. 21, 6:15-7:30 p.m. -- The Eucharist for Men -- Fr. Dennis Carver, Feb. 28, 6:15-7:30 p.m. -- The Eucharist for Women -- Fr. Mike Somers, March 6, 6:15-7:30 p.m. -- The Eucharist for Married Couples , Fr. Paddy Mockler, March 13, 6:15-7:30 p.m. ► St. Mary Parish, Woolmarket, Feb. 25, Mass for Special Needs People ~ The Oran Caravan of the Order of Alhambra along with St. Mary Catholic Church in Woolmarket will be hosting their next special Mass for people spe- cial needs on Sun., Feb. 25, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Woolmarket. Mass will be at 3 p.m. This Mass is designed primarily for Catholics who are intellec- tually and developmentally disadvan- taged however, it is open to all people who wish to attend & fufills the Sunday Mass requirement. Refreshments will be served following the Mass. If you would like to participate or for more info, please contact Jim Rigby at (228) 435- 5665. ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, Feb. 28, Healing Ministry Service ~ You are invited to a night of healing with adoration, prayers of deliv- erance, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and one on one pastoral counseling, Wed., Feb. 28, 6:45 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, 228 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis. ► Immaculate Conception Parish, Laurel, Feb. 28, March 6, March 13, Parish Life Ministry Lenten Mission ~ Parish Life Ministry at Immaculate Conception in Laurel is hosting a Parish Lenten Mission on the Wed. of Feb.28, March 6, & March 13. The mission will start at 6:30 p.m. after 5:45 p.m. Mass, and will be held at the church. Guest speakers for the event include Cody Roth (Feb. 28), Fr. Godfrey Andoh (March 6), and Tim Mowdy (March 13). The topics by the guest speakers will center around the Holy Eucharist & the Sacrament of Recon-ciliation. This event is open to the public & is free of charge. For info about each speaker, go to www.gulfpinecatholic.com and click on calendar. Look for the dates of each mis- sion.For more info, contact Daphne Creel, Parish Life Ministry Coordinator at (601) 470-4202. ► Blessed Seelos Parish, Biloxi, March 2 & 3, Latino Spring Festival ~ Blessed Seelos Church will host a Latino Spring Festival on Sat., March 2, 8-8:30 p.m. & Sun., March 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be authentic Latino food, tacos, pupusas, tamales & more! There will be children’s games, live music, a folk dancing program & other activities! All are welcome! For more info, please call the parish office at (228) 273-4281. ► Sacred Heart Parish, Dedeaux, March 4, 11, 18, 25, Forgiven; The Transforming Power of Confession ~ 2024 Spring/Lenten Adult Bible Study: Forgiven; The Transforming Power of Confession . This four-week, in-house, study fromAugustine Institute will be on Mon. during Lent, 6:30-8 p.m.; March 4, 11, 18, 25. Registration vost: single par- ticipant $20, couple $30, study guide $15. Bible study leader/gacilitator: Wayne Alford, (228) 342-7079, jwayne0349@gmail.com . Classes will be held in Sacred Heart Parish Hall, next to new church. 14595 Vidalia Road. ► St. John Parish, Gulfport, March 5, Deo Gloria ~ All are invited to attend Deo Gloria at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Gulfport, Tues., March 5. Please join us for a beautiful evening of the Word, ancient hymns & chants, & Adoration of Our Lord in the most blessed Sacrement. It’s free to attend. ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, March 9, Lenten Lessons & Reflections -- A Special Concert-Service ~ On Sat., March 9, 3 p.m., Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary will present a special con- cert-service of John Stainer’s The Crucifixion . This program will present our Lord Jesus of Good Friday sharing His final “Words” or “Utterances/ Statements” as He is sacrificing Himself upon the cross for us. This is a powerful, deeply moving, spiritual program that will prepare the listener for the events and celebrations of Holy Week. SEE BULLETIN BOARD, PAGE 19 CORRECTION In the Feb. 2 edition of the Gulf Pine Catholic, the Lenten Meals for St. Ann in Lizana was inadvertently listed as St. Joseph the Apostle Parish. We apologize for the mistake and are rerunning the correct information. • Lizana, St. Ann Parish: Fri., Feb. 16-March 22, cost $14 adults, $7 children. Pick up or eat in at St. Ann Parish Hall