CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • BATESVILLE St. Mary Parish, class on the sacraments at Clarksdale St. Elizabeth Parish once a month, beginning Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Contact St. Mary Parish, 662-563-2273.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, healing Mass, Thursday, Aug. 28. Prelude music starts at 11:15 a.m.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary, registration for Wednesday night faith formation classes, Sunday, Aug. 24, in the parish center after the 9 a.m. Mass.
  • HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, liturgical workshop for all ministers (ushers, music ministers, eucharistic ministers, lectors, and sacristans) Tuesday Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. at Olive Branch Queen of Peace Parish and Saturday Sept.  6, at 10 a.m. at Southaven Christ the King Parish.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish scripture study, “The Journey of the Spiritual Hero: Abraham, Joseph, Moses,” Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, and 16, from 9:30 – 11 a.m., Chichester Room. Details: 601-366-2335.
  • MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, summer adult class, “How to explain the Mass,” Sunday, Aug. 31, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center lounge.
  • McCOMB St. Alphonsus Parish’s Wednesday Mass moves to 12:10 p.m.
  • MERIDIAN St. Patrick, eight-week study, “Resolving Everyday Conflict,” begins on Thursday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m. in the parish center. Cost: $15. Details: Mary Billups, marybillups@bellsouth.net
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, study of “The Fulfillment of All Desire” by Ralph Martin, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center and Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m.
  • TUPELO St. James Parish mission, Sunday-Tuesday, Sept. 7-9. Father Burke Masters will speak about Pope Francis’ “Joy of the Gospel.” Light dinner at 6 p.m. followed by talks at 7 p.m. Brown bag luncheon sessions on Monday and Tuesday at noon in Mary’s Room. Registration required. Details: 662-842-4881.

FUND RAISERS AND EVENTS

  • BATESVILLE St. Mary Parish, vacation Bible school, Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • – Installation of the stained glass windows begins on Monday, Aug. 25.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24, Saida and George Rashmawi, volunteer members from the Catholic Church in Bethlehem in the Holy Land, will speak about the Christian struggle in the Holy Land and will have for sale handmade Olive Wood carvings by the Christian people there.
  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish fellowship luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 11:30 a.m. at Christina’s.
  • – Mandatory meeting for parents of CYO students (grades 7-12), Sunday, Sept. 7, at 6:15 p.m. in the parish center.
  • – Children’s church for ages 2-4K begins on Sunday, Sept. 7. Details: Jennifer Jenkins, 662-402-7050.
  • – The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts use the parish center weekly and have an open invitation for boys first  grade and up to join them. Details: Candy Davis, 662-719-9647.
  • CORINTH St. James religious education classes begin with an open house for parents and students on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Donation of $5 per child to help cover expenses. Forms are on the table in the hall.
  • FLOWOOD St. Paul Parish Womens Guild annual potluck, Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Family Life Center gym. All women of the parish (18 and older) are invited. Bring your favorite side dish. Drinks will be provided. Appetizers and wine will be served at 6:45 p.m. with dinner following.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish 28th annual GermanFest, Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Meal tickets, $5 in advance, $6 onsite. Day includes food, games, entertainment, market. Details: 601-856-2054.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31, Saida and George Rashmawi, volunteer members from the Catholic Church in Bethlehem in the Holy Land, will speak about the Christian struggle in the Holy Land and will have for sale handmade Olive Wood carvings by the Christian people there.
  • GREENVILLE Washington County Veterans Information Day, Saturday, Sept. 6, Washington County Center. Details: 601-355-6196
  • GREENWOOD – Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) and St. Francis of Assisi parishes new youth minister, Stephen Iwanski, will meet with the youth and parents to discuss activities for this school year on Sunday, Aug. 24, after the 9 a.m. Mass at IHM in the parish center. Youth from IHM, St. Francis, and Greenville Sacred Heart parishes are invited.
  • – Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, “Seniors on the Go” Thursday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. – noon in the parish center.
  • HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, ladies appreciation dinner, Saturday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Bring  one of the following items for the Catholic Social Services Office: dish washing liquid, women’s deodorant, shampoo, toilet tissue, or laundry soap.
  • – Dinner on Monday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Parish for all women of Holy Spirit, Southaven Christ the King, Olive Branch Queen of Peace, Robinsonville Good Shepherd, and Senatobia St. Gregory.
  • JACKSON All Things New, Catholic Charities’ Thrift Shop, seeks volunteers. Details: Kim Thomason, 601-397-2224.
  • JACKSON St. Dominic’s 15th annual Senior Wellness Fest, Thursday, Sept. 4, from 9 a.m. – noon at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The event is free and open to the public and will feature over 80 senior service vendors, free lunch, door prizes and entertainment.
  • Several free screenings will be provided. Shots and vaccinations for flu, pneumonia, shingles and tetanus/pertussis will also be provided. A Medicare or health insurance card must be presented to receive the shots and vaccinations
  • MADISON Knights of Columbus Labor Day Pork Butt pre-sale, $32 per order, orders due by Wednesday, Aug. 27 for pickup on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m.- noon. Details: 601-856-5556.
  • MERIDIAN St. Patrick, Semmes reunion, Sunday,  Aug. 31, at 12:15 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Bring a covered dish. Details: Joe Semmes, 601-483-4156.
  • – The Book Club meets Monday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the parish center. Details: Kathy Foley, 601-482-0804, or Pat Risch, 601-485-4350.
  • OXFORD St. John spaghetti suppers begin on Sunday, Sept. 7. Cooks, servers, set up and clean up crews are needed. Details: Susan Kelly, suekel1@bellsouth.net, or text 662-281-0945.
  • – Picnic to welcome incoming Ole Miss students on  Sunday, Aug. 24, after the 5 p.m. Mass. St. John’s Campus Ministry includes liturgy, book study, sacraments, retreats and social activities. Details: www.southernfriedcatholicism.com, twitter@ccmolemiss.com.
  • SHAW St. Francis of Assisi, summer social potluck, Sunday, Aug. 24, at noon.