SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
CULLMAN, Ala., Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center, Introduction to Centering Prayer for those new to Centering Prayer. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian prayer rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition. Its purpose is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer. August 31 – September 2. Private rooms and the ability to maintain silence are required. Cost: $245 Details: (256) 734-8302, retreats@shmon.org or www.shmon.org.
JACKSON Mississippi State Capitol Building on the South Steps, Memorial Service for Aborted Children, Saturday, September 8, 12:30 p.m. as part of sixth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Details: contact: Laura Duran, 601-956-8636, laura.duran@prolifemississippi.org.
PARISH, SCHOOL AND FAMILY EVENTS
GREENVILLE Delta Event Center, 2524 East Alexander Street, Annual Delta Alliance for Congregational Health Conference, Saturday, September 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: (662) 702-5055 or Sacred Heart church office (662) 332-0891.
St. Joseph, Parish Fair, Tuesday, September 11. Candy makers, spaghetti workers, donations for prizes, cakes, new toys and two-liter bottled soft drinks are needed. Volunteers are appreciated. Details: church office (662) 335-5251.
TUPELO St. James Church, Dia de la Hispanidad. Friday, September 15. The gathering includes a celebration of many Hispanic cultures. Other parishes are invited to participate as vendors. Details: Raquel Thompson (662) 402-9599
GRENADA St. Peter, bilingual Mass followed by a meal at the Family Life Center, Sunday, September 16, 6 p.m. Details: church office (662) 226-2490.
JACKSON St. Richard, inaugural Team Bass Challenge, Saturday, November 10, at Ross Barnett Reservoir. Friday, November 9, dinner for team members in Foley Hall. Guest speaker and door prizes. You do not have to be a parishioner to participate. This is a fundraiser for retired priests. Details: Tommy Lamas at (601) 366-2335 or email lamas@saintrichard.com.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi, “A Taste of St. Francis” annual multicultural event, Sunday, September 30, in the Family Life Center following 10:30 Mass. Volunteers needed to cook and serve. Details: call the church office (601) 856-5556 or Amy Hornback (601) 953-4182.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, Basilica Music Ministry Adult choir begins Wednesday, September 5 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Advent concert and seasonal music will be introduced and distributed. Music rehearsals are held in St. Therese Hall. Details: contact Musicdirector@cableone.net.
6th Anniversary of the Dedication of the O’Connor Family Life Center, Saturday, September 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Guest speaker is Dr. Tom Neal. Details: church office (601) 445-5616.
OXFORD St. John, groups of 3-5 people willing to cook enough spaghetti for 100-150 people needed. Parish provides all the supplies and recipes and a volunteer to help with set up and clean up. Each Sunday after the 5 p.m. Mass, parishioners prepare a spaghetti supper for University of Mississippi students and any parishioners who want to enjoy a $2 meal. Details: Susan Kelly at (662) 801-1008 or email suekel1@bellsouth.net.