Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • August 30, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board DIOCESAN EVENT ► Catholic Charities of So. MS, Gulfport, Sept. 11-Nov. 20, “Sur- viving Divorce” Support Group ~ Catholic Charities of South MS will offer an eleven-week Surviving Divorce program beginning Wed., Sept. 11, 6 p.m., at our office located at 1450 North Street in Gulfport, MS. This ministry will bring hope & heal- ing to those who have experienced the pain & loneliness of a broken mar- riage. Facilitated by CCSouth Mississippi therapist Brooke Peleaz, NCSC, P-LPC, “Surviving Divorce” features video presentations that cover shock & grief, anger & forgiveness, money issues, dealing with children & a former spouse, & annulment & remarriage. This program is for the newly separated, divorced, & those still struggling with issues many years later. There is a suggested donation of $25 to cover the cost of materials & participant handbook. Please register by Sept. 1. FUNDRAISER ► Pro-Life MS Gulf Coast District -- Walk for Life, Sept. 28, Point Cadet Plaza, 121 Cadet Street, Biloxi ~ On Sat., Sept. 28, Pro-Life MS Gulf Coast District will host The Walk for Life . It is an annual fundraiser to sup- port our outreach & benevolence min- istries, across the scenic Biloxi/Ocean Springs Bridge. There will be food, music, family fun, playground & splash pad next to the pavilion. For pre-registration & more info, www. prolifems.org. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. For more details, con- tact Debbie Moran at (228) 861-4474. EMPLOYMENT ► KOPC Workforce Development, Sept. 9, Workforce Training ~ KOPC Workforce Development provides workforce training at no cost, with resume writing & financial literacy training. Enroll today as classes begin Sept. 9, 9 a.m.. For more info, Angela Griffin, (228) 465-2327, cell (228) 861-6087, kopc025@gmail.com . PARISH EVENTS ► Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis, Laudate Lions Runners ~ Laudate Lions Runners, a new Catholic running club, is thrilled to announce its launch. This unique club combines faith, empower- ment, & athleticism, offering children an opportunity to grow spiritually & SPORTS ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, Sept. 5, Hour of Grace ~ Hour of Grace, Thur., Sept. 5, 6 p.m., is a time of encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ present to us in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar; an opportunity to lift our voices and hearts to Christ in worship as He pours His graces upon us. The location is Nativity BVM Cathedral, 870 Howard Avenue, Biloxi. ► St. Mary Parish, Woolmarket, Sept. 7, First Saturday Devotion ~ All are invited to attend our First Saturday Devotion at St. Mary in Woolmarket on Sept. 7. We will begin the Devotion with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 9:30 a.m.; pray the scriptural rosary at 10 a.m.; confession, meditation on the myster- ies of the rosary as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, & Holy Mass at 11 a.m. A procession afterward will carry a statue of Our Lady & a banner to honor Mary from the Church to Murray Hall where we will then have a potluck lunch & refreshments. All are welcome to join us in this Devotion! For more info, please contact Sharon Poulette at (443) 699-8281 or email aloha7290@gmail.com . ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, Sept. 7, Back to School: Catholic Mom’s Morning Reflection ~ Join us for a heartfelt morning reflection designed specifically for Catholic moms as we explore: “The Transformative Power of Literature in the Faith” Sept. 7, 8-11 a.m. Delve into the profound ways that literature can shape & deepen your spiritual life and those of your family. Breakfast, speakers (Fr. Mike O’Connor, pastor of OLG; Becca Stevick, & Cecilia Escobedo), & ven- dors (Paulin Books & Media, Stella Maris Store, Used-Book Sale, & more) Free -- must register at: bit.ly/ OLGBack2School ► Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pass Christian, Sept. 20-22, Rummage Sale ~ The Knights of Columbus Council 11995 & Ladies’ Auxiliary will host a rummage sale Fri., Sat., & Sun., Sept. 20-22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, YOUTH MINISTRY ► St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School, Long Beach, Sept. 21, Diocesan Youth Ministry Kick-Off Dodgeball Tournament ~ The event will be on Sat., Sept. 21, 3- 8 p.m. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. The event is $10 per person. The Kick-Off is for all middle school & high school youth groups. We will be having a dodgeball tournament, fun games, dinner, outdoor Adoration, & more. This event will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School in Long Beach. We would love for each youth group to wear their youth group t-shirt, if you have them, and dress up to share your youth group spirit. ► St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach, Oct. 19, “The Challenge” Middle School Retreat ~ St. Thomas the Apostle in Long Beach will host “The Challenge” Middle School Retreat, Sat., Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Community Center in Long Beach Each youth minister/adult volunteer that is in charge of their middle school group is encouraged to bring a group. The teens need to be with a group & not regis- tered individually on their own. Registration for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. The event is $25 per student. The challenge is for all sixth-eighth graders. We will be having games, talks, small groups, Mass, &Adoration. SEE BULLETIN BOARD, PAGE 9 9062 Kiln-Delisle Road. ► St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach, Oct. 12, St. Thomas “CHILL OUT” for the Chiller Parish Event ~ Fundraiser for St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church will have a $10,000 drawing, an chili bar, silent auction & more! To pur- chase an entry into the $10,000 draw- ing, please visit saintthomaslb.org or the parish office. Proceeds will help the parish replace the church’s AC chiller. The event begins at 5 p.m. in the St. Thomas Parish Community Center. ► St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach, Oct. 19, Fr. Louis Lohan Sunset Dinner Cruise ~ Enjoy fellowship, savory dinner, live music & beautiful So. MS evening on gulf waters with Fr. Louis Lohan, Sat., Oct. 19. The two-hour sunset dinner cruise with Fr. Louis, departs at 7 p.m., with boarding at 6:30 p.m. at the Ship Island dock in Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. Get your tickets today, because space is limited! Tickets are $125 & can be purchased online at saintthom- aslb.org . The event is a fundraiser to help St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church replace its costly AC chiller. ► Our Mother of Mercy Parish, Pass Christian, Nov. 9, Catholic Youth Revival Conference ~ Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church SVD Lay Associates invites all youth in the Diocese of Biloxi to our first St. Arnold Janssen, Catholic Youth Revival Conference, Sat., Nov. 9. THEME: Youth! You are anointed and appointed by the Lord (Jeremiah 1:4-10) Guest speakers are Jamion Burney &Deacon Justin Mitchell. Registration is $30 per child. Youth leaders, contact Chantel Normand at (228) 452-4514 or (228) 254-6632. physically in a supportive & encourag- ing environment. For more info find us at mercyrun- sonlove.com or contact Coach Cecilia at (302) 367-5273 or laudatelions@ gmail.com . ► Sacred Heart Parish, D’Iberville, Nov. 16 & 17, Pickleball Tournament ~ Save the date November 16 & 17. D’Iberville Sacred Heart Parish Inaugural Pickleball Tournament at Popps Ferry. We are swinging for the stars!! Benefitting our SHCE school! More details to follow related to regis- tration. To advertise in the Gulf Pine Catholic, call 228-702-2109 for more info.