Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • March 15, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board PARISH EVENTS organization by Gino Scialdone, Vincent Vizzini and Thomas Gargiulo. After Mass, the members of the soci- ety & Mass participants will gather for lunch, the traditional Sicilian Tavolata di San Giuseppe (shrimp spaghetti or hard- boiled egg spaghetti) with the St. Joseph’ Altar Society at the Sacred Heart Hall, behind the Cathedral. For more info about the St. Joseph’s Altar, contact Jeanette Romero, (228) 297-4335. If interested in joining the GCIACS society, please contact CAV Joseph Ventura, (601) 307-6470 or email: jven- tura.GCIACS@gmail.com. ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, March 23, USM’s Southern Chorale presents Kreek’s Notebook by Tõnu Kõrvits ~ USM’s Southern Chorale presents Kreek’s Notebook by Tõnu Kõrvits, with guest musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), Sat., March 23, 7 p.m., at Our Lady of the Gulf Church in Bay St. Louis. ► St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Hattiesburg, March 23, Men’s Morn- ing of Reflection Lenten Service ~ Open to all men all ages. 8 a.m.-noon. Men’s Morning of Reflection is hosted by the men of St. Thomas Aquinas. Join us for a morning of prayer and reflec- tion, camaraderie and growth exclusive- ly for men. Begins at 8 a.m. in the Parish Center with breakfast biscuits & coffee. Session starts in the Church at 8:30 a.m. Featured speakers are Fr. Mark Ropel and Fr. Braxton Necaise. Contact Roger Smith (601) 408-0995 or Bryan Shaver (601) 467-7746 for further details. ► St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Pascagoula, March 29, “Passion of Christ” Play ~ You are invited to St. Peter the Apostle Parish on Good Friday, March 29, 12 p.m. (noon) for the “The Passion of Christ” play. The address is 1701 Telephone Road, Pascagoula. The purpose of this play is to enlight- en each person who wishes to witness this biblical event of the terror, humilia- tion, & torture our Lord had to endure during the time of his execution. The play will allow attendees to feel the emotions as if they were actually present for this occasion. ► Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Biloxi, March 16, “The Gospel of Peace” by Rev. John Dear ~ Our Lady of Fatima in Biloxi will host Rev. John Deer Sat., March 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., for “The Gospel of Peace,” the first ever com- mentary on the Synoptic Gospels from the perspective of active nonviolence, in the tradition of Gandhi and Dr. King. For more info, contact Fr. Greg Barras (228) 297-2482 or email gregmbarras@gmail. com. ► Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Biloxi, March 17, KCs ~ The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Fatima will be hosting a traditional St. Patrick’s corn beef & cabbage dinner on Sun., March 17, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parish hall on Pass Road, Biloxi. Tickets are $12 at the door for dine in or take out. ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, March 19, Italian/English Mass ~ Italian American Cultural Society (GCIACS) will sponsor the sixth Annual Italian/English Mass on Tues., March 19, at the Cathedral Chapel of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 870 Howard Avenue, Biloxi. The St. Joseph’s altar will be on display during the day. The Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Father Joseph DiLettuso, chaplain of the society, & the Very Reverend Godfrey Andoh, rector, will officiate the Mass in honor of Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph is the Patron of the Universal Church, fathers, workers, trav- elers, immigrants, and a happy death. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society was founded in Gulfport, June 1, 1978, as a non-profit ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, April 6, Teddy Harder Memorial Golf Tournament ~ Please join us at Sunkist Country Club on April 6 for the Teddy Harder Memorial! It will be a three-man scramble, $255 per team. 7:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. tee off. Lunch provided. Contact sacredheartmens@gmail.com for regis- tration. Payments can be sent to Venmo@sacredheartmens. Corporate Sponsor ~ $500, One team/one hole sponsor. Hole Sponsor ~ $100, Company name on Hole. ► St, Mary Parish, Gautier, April 13, St. Mary Parish 3rd Annual Indian Dinner ~ St. Mary Parish will host the third Annual Indian Dinner on April 13 at 6 p.m. in the activity center, 809 De La Pointe Dr. The meal will be prepared by St. Mary pastor Father Arockia Doss. Dine in or takeout. Choice of mild- medium. Cost is $20 for adults & $15 for kids under 12. For more info, call (228) 497-2364. ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, June 3-7, Choir Camp 2024 -- A Summer Vocal Music Camp for Catholic Young People! ~ Students will be inspired to work as a team as they grow in faith & vocal skills, learn to sing prayer, & connect to God in the Liturgy. Mary Ann Wilson of Canticle Programs will lead students in preparing all the music for a sung Mass. Wilson has pre- sented over 50 choir camps and work- shops all across the country. This exciting, week-long summer camp is ideal for members of school & parish youth choirs, inspiring their exist- ing members & encouraging others to join in singing sacred music in the cele- bration of the liturgy. REGISTER TODAY! classicalarts- foundation.com/choir-camp/ Details: * Open to students 8-18 years old * June 3-7 * 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. * Special Mass sung by the partici- pants Fri. evening, 5 p.m. --Invite your family! * Presented by Mary Ann Wilson of Canticle Programs, San Diego, CA. * Location: Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis * No prerequisite knowledge required. SCHOOL EVENTS ► Sacred Heart Catholic School, March 21, 7th-9th Grade Preview Day ~ Join us at our 7th–9th grade Preview Day at Sacred Heart Catholic School on Thurs., March 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Visit Mass, have refreshments, listen to stu- dent presentations, meet the teachers, and see the campus. ► St. Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, March 23, Rockin’ the Bay ~ The St. Stanislaus Booster Club invites you to attend our annual Rockin’ The Bay celebration Sat., March 23, 6-11 p.m. The event will take place in the Saint Stanislaus café & courtyard. Rockin’ The Bay will feature a $10,000 drawdown, silent auction, live music by Dr. Rock and the Interns , deli- cious food & drinks, & lots of opportuni- ties for great fellowship. To purchase your drawdown ticket & get more info. about the event, please visit https:// ststan.com/athletics/booster-club/rock- in-the-bay/. * Space is limited! * For more details and to register: classicalartsfoundation.com/choir-camp/ ► St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport, Aug. 3, Drawdown ~ St. Joseph Parish announces its 2024 Annual Drawdown & Silent Auction on Sat., Aug. 3, 5 p.m. An evening of dinner, drinks & Silent Auction. A $50 ticket admits one adult over the age of 21. A $100 ticket admits two adults. Add $20 insurance to a $100 ticket for a second chance at winning the grand prize of $10,000. Tickets are available online at www. stjosephcc.com, in our parish office and after Masses. For more info, contact the parish office at (228) 832-3244 ► Oct. 28-Nov. 11, Pilgrimage to Portugal, France & Spain ~ Please join Fr. Dominic Pham & Paula Spears for an Iberian Peninsula Pilgrimage to Portugal, France, & Spain. Please contact Paula Spears at (228) 697-7814 or email at iberianpeninsulatour@gmail.com for details of this amazing trip from Oct. 28-Nov. 11 in 2024. Some highlights include: Lourdes, Fatima, Madrid, Santarem, Toldeo, Barcelona, Oviedo, Way of St. James, Porto & Torrelavega. GRADUATION ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, May 25, Catholic Homeschool Graduation Ceremony ~ Mass, graduation ceremony & reception honoring Catholic homeschool gradu- ates will take place Sat., May 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis. Cost for tickets is $25.00