Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • October 25, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ► 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, compan- ionship for patients, run errands, play music, prepare a meal & offer whatev- er talents our volunteers would like to share. Helping our staff with special events & 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 info, please contact: Janine Bonner, Volunteer Coordinator at (504) 418- 1049 or email jbonner@notredame- hospice.com. VOLUNTEERS ► Knights of Columbus Council 4472, Pass Christian, Oct. 29, Silver Rose Pilgrimage Rosary & Eucharistic Celebration ~ The KC Council 4472 of Holy Family Parish in Pass Christian invite all to The Silver Rose Pilgrimage Rosary & Eucharistic Celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tues. Evening, Oct. 29, Procession at 6 p.m, Rosary at 6:15 p.m. followed by Mass at 6:45 p.m. Location: Holy Family Church, 22342 Evangeline Road, Pass Christian. 6349. ► St. Mary Parish, Woolmarket, Oct. 26, Patriotic Rosary ~ Please join us in praying the Patriotic Rosary at St. Mary Church in Woolmarket on Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m., followed by the Consecration of the 2024 Election to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At 12 noon, a light lunch & refreshments will be provided at Murray Hall. All are welcome! By praying the Most Holy Rosary we will invoke the intercession of the Mother of God for a just & fair elec- tion & for a candidate who will help bring America back to God to heal our nation & protect our freedom. God bless America! ► St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport, Oct. 26-27, Attention Crafters ~ The Ladies’ Guild of St. Joseph’s will be having their annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Sat., Oct. 26, & Sun., Oct. 27, in Depew Hall. All crafters are wel- come! Cost is: $25 for one table & $40 for two tables. Please contact one of the following members of the Ladies’ Guild to regis- ter: Betty Schley (228) 861-4140, Bridget Strickland (228) 239-3437, or Barbara Sowell (228) 697-8281. ► St. John the Evangelist Parish, Gulfport, Ot. 27, International Mass & Celebration ~ St. John the Evanfelist Catholic Church in Gulfport will host an International Mass & Celebration on Sun., Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on the church grounds. This event is an affordable fundraiser for the par- ish & all proceeds will go towards church projects. Mass at 10:30 a.m. will honor our parish families & their country of ori- gin. There will be music, dancing, games for the children, &food to pur- chase. ► St. Mary Parish, Woolmarket, Nov. 2, First Saturday Devotion ~ All are invited to attend our First Saturday Devotion at St. Mary in Woolmarket on Nov. 2. Please note that just for the month of Nov. there will be a difference in time for when the Devotion will begin. Also, for Nov. & Dec. only we will not have a proces- sion to the hall & lunch and refresh- ments. At 7 a.m., we will begin the Devotion with Adoration followed by the praying of the rosary, Meditation as requested by our Lady of Fatima, ► St. Mary Parish, Woolmarket, Oct. 26, Blessing of the Animals ~ All animals & pets are welcome to the Blessing of the Animals Sat., Oct. 26, 9 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, 8343 Woolmarket Rd. You will also receive a pet blessing prayer card & get your picture taken with your pet. For more info, please call (228) 392- 1999. ► St. Rose de Lima Parish, Bay St. Louis, Oct. 26, St. Rose Golf Cart Raffle ~ This could be your ride if you have the winning ticket for the St. Rose Golf Cart Raffle on Oct. 26. Cash prizes, also! Tickets are $25 or 5 for $100 & are available by contacting our office at (228) 467-7347 or Chairperson Clementine at (228) 326- PARISH EVENTS and Confessions. Then we will have holy Mass at 8 a.m. All are welcome to join us in this Devotion! For more information please contact Sharon Poulette at (443) 699-8281 or email: aloha7290@gmail.com . ► Sacred Heart Parish, Pascagoula, Nov. 2, Pour for a Purpose II at SHP ~ ‘Pour for a Purpose’ on Sat., Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m., in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, to benefit the restoration of the parish Sacristy. $40 per, $70 per cou- ple. Join us for a fun evening with great food, live music, and fellowship -- all for a good cause! ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, Nov. 2, “All Souls Concert Service” ~ The Music & Fine Arts Ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church will present its annu- al “All Souls Concert” on All Souls Day, Sat., Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. This con- cert event remembers loved ones that have passed & seeks to make their memory a blessing to the future gener- ations. The concert-service features music of remembrance including “Requiem” by the 21st century com- poser Heather Sorenson. The program will be shared by the Massed Choral Societies of Gloria In Excelsis of the Cathedral and Mobile, Alabama’s Mobile Vocal Arts. The program is free & open to the public. For more info, contact Terry D. Maddox, Minister of Music, Director of Fine Arts at (251) 406-1454 or terrydale- maddox@gmail.com. Nativity BVM Cathedral is located at 870 Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. ► St. Michael Parish, Biloxi, Nov. 9, All Saints Party ~ Come celebrate the Octave of All Saints Day! Sun. Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Carnival games for kids. All-ages coloring contest. Lunch by KofC. Procession for children in Saint costumes! ► Our Mother of Mercy Parish, Pass Christian, Nov. 3, 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. Youth leaders, contact Chantel Normand at (228) 452-4514 or (228) 254-6632. RETREATS ► Sacred Heart Retreat Center, Pass Christian, Nov. 1-3, Eagle Awakening XII ~ College student retreat led by college students. Join us as we deepen our faithwith Confession, Adoration, Mass, discussions, fellow- ship, & fun. Fee covers meals & snacks, a t-shirt, & transportation from Saint Thomas Aquinas (Hattiesburg) to the retreat center on Fri. Those com- ing from other areas can meet at the retreat center. For more info, contact Retreat Lead Cali at (228) 223-3620 ► Locus Benedictus Reteat Center, Nov. 9 ~ Locus Benedictus Retreat Center in Greenwood will host a Healing Retreat with Maria Vadia on Sat., Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The retreat is free; a love offering will be taken. For more information, call (662) 299– 1232. ► St. Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, Nov. 19, St. Stanislaus Open House ~ St. Stanislaus, the renowned Catholic all- boys day & boarding school, invites parents & prospective students to our Open House on Tue., Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m. This event offers a unique oppor- tunity to explore our comprehensive educational programs for young men in grades 7 through 12. Visitors can tour our campus, learn about our rigor- ous academics, discover our athletics & extracurricular activities, & meet our vibrant community. Don’t miss this chance to see why St. Stanislaus is the premier choice for boys’ education in the Gulf Coast region. To register and receive additional information, please visit www.ststan.com/open- house/. We look forward to welcoming you! SEE BULLETIN BOARD, PAGE 17 SCHOOL EVENTS The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Pastoral Center will be closed Friday, November 1, in observance of the Feast of All Saints.