CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • CORINTH St. James Parish, adult classes, Sundays at 10:30 a.m., reflecting on the book, “Bible Blue Print: A Catholic Guide to Understanding and  Embracing God’s Word.”
  • – Study of the book, “La Morenita: Evangelizer of the Americas,” by Virgilio P. Elizond, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish “Contemplative Outreach Day of Renewal,” Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. – noon in Chichester Room. Focus of the day is the Welcoming Prayer, a practice of “letting go” in routines of daily life. Led by Sister Therese Jacobs and Kris Mink, St. Columb Church, Ridgeland. Details: Sister Therese Jacobs, 601 366 2335, jacobs@saintrichard.org.
  • – Small Faith Communities study on “The Joy of the Gospel” begins Sunday, Oct. 5. Details: Debbie Tubertini, 601-366-2335, ext. 107, tubertini@saintrichard.com.
  • MADISON St. Francis Parish mission, Sunday-Wednesday, Oct. 4-8. Father Brian Kaskie, former associate pastor of the parish and pastor of McComb St. Alphonsus Parish, will lead the mission. He will preach at all the weekend Masses and will give a presentation Monday-Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Clare Hall.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica retreat, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 7-9, in the O’Connor Family Life Center. There will be time for individual discernment and reconciliation. Only the first 50 to apply will be accepted. Cost is $75 per person and includes a dinner and two lunches.Details: Hedy Boelte, hedyboelte@gmail.com.
  • NATCHEZ Assumption Parish, Bible study on the Gospel of Matthew on Fridays after the 8 a.m. service in Tuite Hall, beginning Oct. 10. Facilitated by Roseminette Gaude.
  • OXFORD St. John Parish, Dr. Steven Justice will talk about the Opus Dei and the search for holiness in everyday life, Sunday, Oct. 5, at 9:45 a.m. in the parish hall. Dr. Justice taught for 25 years at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • – Women’s  discussion of the book “A Prayer Journal” by Flannery O’Connor, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Details:  Renee’ Moore, reneecmoore63@gmail.com.
  • SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful public witness of pro-life, Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 – 3 p.m.
  • STARKVILLE St. Joseph Parish, Lectio Divina workshop, Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • VICKSBURG St. Paul Parish Bible study on the Psalms on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in Glynn Hall.
  • – Presentation about the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe by Msgr. Michael Flannery, pastor of Madison St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in Farrell Hall.

PARISH AND FAMILY EVENTS

  • BATESVILLE St. Mary Parish window blessing and brunch Sunday, Oct. 5, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis Parish potluck, Sunday, Oct. 12.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth School, Mass with Bishop Joseph Kopacz, Monday, Oct. 6, at 1p.m.
  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, blessing of pets, Sunday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m.
  • – Parish feast day celebration, Tuesday, Oct. 7, beginning with the rosary at 6 p.m. A catfish dinner will follow in the parish center.
  • – Volunteers are needed to prepare meatballs at Shelby St. Mary Parish on Sundays, Oct. 12, 19 and 26, at 9 a.m. The meatballs are for the annual spaghetti dinner which is set for Jan. 18, 2015. Details: Mary Jean Pendleton, 662-721-6018.
  • CLINTON Holy Savior Parish annual chicken barbecue dinner sale, Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dinners are $8 and include 1/2 chicken, beans, slaw and bread. Dine in or carry out.
  • COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, newcomers picnic, Sunday, Oct. 5, from 3 – 6 p.m. at Graham Farm. Details: Eileen Ackerman, 662-244-0022.
  • – Parish picnic, Sunday, Oct. 19. Only one Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. The parish will provide grilled chicken and drinks. Bring a dish to share.
  • FLOWOOD     St. Paul Parish Women’s Guild shower for Birthright of Jackson, Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Needed items include maternity clothes of all sizes, diaper bags and diapers for newborns and size 1. Refreshments will be served. Those who cannot attend can send a donation.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish monthly bereavement support group meeting, Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mercy Room. Linda Lalor and Margaret Dykes are the guest speakers. Details: Suzie Cranston 601-982-5464, or email ncmcghee@bellsouth.net.
  • – Special Kids Golf Tournament, Thursday, Oct. 16, at Deerfield Golf Club. Proceeds will go toward the building of a new house, “Farrell House,” for the older children.
  • – St. Richard’s “Young at Heart” group, “Creative Birdhouses, my Perspective,” Thursday, Oct. 16, at 11:30 a.m. in Foley Hall. Led by Doug Turner.
  • JACKSON St. Therese Parish, Grillin’ For Life barbecue cook off, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4. Proceeds benefit respect for life efforts of the Knights of Columbus.
  • – Parish feast day celebration on Sunday, Oct. 5, bilingual Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch.
  • – Planning meeting for the annual Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. in the parish hall.
  • JACKSON Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Shelter purple balloon release and rally Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 10:30 a.m. on Bailey Avenue, outside the Jackson Medical Mall. A survivor will tell her story and Mayor Tony Yarber will read a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
  • MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, blessing of pets, Saturday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. in the courtyard.
  • – “Taste of St. Francis,” Sunday, Oct. 5, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
  • MERIDIAN St. Joseph Parish, October Festival and blessing of animals Saturday, Oct. 4, at 11a.m. The festival will be held until 2 p.m.
  • MORTON Excel Learning Center, four-week sampler course on “learning conversational Japanese” beginning Friday, Oct. 10, from 6 – 8 p.m. Led by Masa Yamada of Morton. Cost is $30. Details: 601-732-1800.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica children’s Mass, Sunday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. All children PreK3-sixth grade are invited to participate. Details: Katherine Callon,  601 807-9692, kecestia@yahoo.com.
  • OXFORD St. John Parish Knights of Columbus chicken barbecue lunch,  Sunday, Oct. 5, after the 11a.m. Mass. There is no charge for lunch but donations for Sav A Life will be taken.
  • – Knights of Columbus raffle of two tickets for two guided deer hunts on Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Details: Burke Nichols, 662-292-1402 and Ricky Berry, 662-607-3035.
  • SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish day celebration, Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning with Mass at 10 a.m. at Grady Robinson’s home followed by the blessing of the pets.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, Old Testament Class on Mondays from 3 – 5 p.m. in the parish office. Led by Sister Michele Doyle.