SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center, Annual Women’s Retreat, “Poetry: A Doorway into Prayer,” October 26-28. Retreat leader Sister Beth Fitzpatrick, currently vicar for Religious in the Archdiocese of New Orleans and has served at Notre Dame Seminary, will explore the Psalms, the Song of Songs and other scriptural passages. Suggested donation: $150 private room; $120 shared. Details: retreatcenter@ssndcp.org or (601) 783-0801.
CULLMAN, Ala., Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center, “Cross and Compassion: The Spiritual Journey of Edith Stein,” Saturday, October 20. Retreat Director Sister Elisabeth Meadows, O.S.B. will reflect upon her life and spirituality and consider her life in the context of her times with a special focus on her concern for human brokenness and her emphasis upon the cross of Christ. Cost: $30 includes lunch. Details: (256) 734-8302, retreats@shmon.org or www.shmon.org.
GREENWOOD Locus Benedictus Retreat Center, Holy Hour to pray for clergy and religious on the Feast of St. Therese, the Little Flower, Monday, October 1, at 6 p.m. Chapel of Mercy at Locus Benedictus. This is a time of sadness and shame for our Church. It is also a time to turn in trust to our Good Shepherd, Jesus, for mercy and healing. Join us as we intercede for all ordained ministers and religious in our diocese and in the world. We will pray for the forgiveness and conversion of those who have participated in the sin of sexual abuse. We will pray for the healing of young people and families affected by this great evil.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Holy Rosary Church, 4851 Park Avenue, 2018 Father/Son Program, Sunday, October 21, from 2-5 p.m. for boys 12-15 years old. The topic will be Learning Together about God’s plan for growing up and becoming men of integrity. $25 per Family and $30 after October 17. Details: More information at www.cdom.org or call (901) 373-1222.
SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, National Prayer Event – Let’s Life Chain America, Sunday, October 7, 2-3 p.m. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour of prayer for our nation and an end to abortion. Details: Barbara Dean (901) 486-6470 or Mary Ann (662) 429-7851 or (662) 429-0501.

SAVE THE DATES

“A Guide for Grievers” Through a partnership between Catholic Charities’ Parish Health Care Ministry and the Office of Family Ministry, Bob Willis; artist, author, sculptor and grief specialist from Oklahoma City will present a half-day workshop and a discussion on grief, and how to adapt to loss. Workshops will be offered at the following locations/times: Hernando Holy Spirit Parish, Wednesday, November 28, 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.; Indianola Immaculate Conception Parish, November 28, 5:30-9 p.m.; Starkville St. Joseph Parish, Thursday, November 29, 12:30 – 5 p.m.; Gluckstadt St. Joseph Parish, Friday, November 30, 12 – 4 p.m. Details: Sister Pat Clemen, Coordinator of Parish Health Ministry at (601) 213-6378, or sisterpat.clemen@ccjackson.org or Charlene Bearden, Coordinator of Family Ministry at 601-960-8487, or charlene.bearden@jacksondiocese.org.

PARISH, SCHOOL AND FAMILY EVENTS

AMORY St. Helen, Book Discussion Group will discuss Educated by Tara Westover at the parish hall Monday, October 8, at noon. Everyone is invited to read the book and plan to join in the discussion. Details: church office at (662) 256-8392
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis of Assisi, Annual Parish Picnic, Sunday, October 7, following 10 a.m. Mass in Serio Hall. Lunch, Bingo and jumpers for the kids. Details: (601) 833-1799.
CANTON St. Richard Special Kids Day Golf tournament, Deerfield Golf Club, Thursday, October 4. The unique gifts of the children in the Special Kids program are recognized and applauded while the community participates in a day full of fun excitement and fundraising. Raffle tickets on sale for a Mother’s Day Beach Weekend May 9-12 at Ocean Breeze West in Pensacola. Details: Rusty Haydel, (601) 953-9711 rusdale@aol.com or Shannon Garner, (601) 366-2335 garner@saintrichard.com.
CLEVELAND Women’s Resource Center Annual Banquet, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 101 North Bolivar Avenue, Tuesday, October 2, 6 p.m. Supports those who have unplanned and difficult pregnancy situations. Free but seating is limited. Details: Our Lady of Victories church office (662) 846-6273.
GREENVILLE St. Joseph, Parish Fair Dinner and Live Auction date has been changed to Sunday, November 11, at 6 p.m. Details: church office (662) 335-5251.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit blessing of the pets to honor the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Wednesday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. All pets should be on a leash or in a cage. Details: (662) 429-7851.
JACKSON St. Therese Parish, Feast Day and Heritage Celebration, Sunday, October 7, at 11 a.m. 312 Camp Garaywa Road, Clinton. A planning meeting will be held Monday, September 17, at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Details: church office (601) 372-4481.
St. Richard, eighth Annual “Evening with Mary,” Tuesday, October 9, from 6-8 p.m. in Foley Hall. The speaker is Maureen Roberts, assistant director of Marian Servants of Jesus, the Lamb of God community. The theme is “Our Marian Spirituality.” There is no cost, but reservations need to be made by October 3. Details: Suzan Cox at (601) 366-2335 or cox@saintrichard.com.
Purple Dress Run to benefit Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Shelter, Thursday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. at the District at Eastover. See ad on page 13 for details.
INDIANAOLA Immaculate Conception, Annual Spaghetti Supper, Monday, October 8, from 4:30 – 7 p.m., $10.00 a plate, eat in or take out. Details: (662) 887-4659.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi, Beginning November 3, Saturday evening Mass will be at 5 p.m. (from 5:30 p.m.). New Confession time will be at 4 p.m. (from 4:30 p.m.) and on request. Details: church office (601) 856-5556.
Blood Drive and FinnFest in support of Finn Blaylock on Wednesday, October 10 on the campus of St. Joseph Catholic School. The blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the St. Joe gymnasium and FinnFest will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on the grounds of St. Joe. FinnFest will include food, games and music including Patrick Harkins, the St. Joe Jazz Band and Daniel and the Dirtdevils. Finn, a 6-year-old St. Richard student, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the beginning of the summer. His siblings attend St. Joe. All proceeds will go to the Blaylock Family. Details: sign up to donate blood. www.stjoebruins.com
MERIDIAN Catholic Community of Meridian, Adult Faith Sharing of David the King, Wednesdays, October 3 – November 7, 10:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Bishop Robert Barron’s newest study and experience on how the whole New Testament opens up once we see it through the person of David. Details: Mary Billups at mary@catholicmeridian.org.
St. Joseph, Blessing of the Animals, Saturday, October 6, at 10:15 a.m., at the parking lot celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, bring pets or a photo of an animal that you love. Details: church office (601) 693-1321.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, Flu shots administered, Wednesday, October 3, at O’Connor Family Life Center, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Walgreens will administer the immunizations. Details: Donna at the church office (601) 445-5616.
WINONA Sacred Heart, Blessing of the Pets, Saturday, October 13, from 2-5 p.m. A photographer will be on site to take pictures with your pets. Details: church office (601) 594-8254.

YOUTH BRIEFS

COLUMBUS Annunciation School presents “Understanding Mississippi” Art Auction 2018, Saturday, October 6, at 7 p.m. at Town Creek Pavilion, 32476 Highway 50 East, West Point. Open bar and live auction. Details: school office (662) 328-4479.
NATCHEZ Cathedral School, Fall Festival used book sale, October 6-7. It’s that time of year to clean off your shelves and bookcases. Any kinds of books, VCR and DVD movies accepted. Details: Sissy Dicks at (601) 334-0784.
PEARL St. Jude, Faith and Fun Sundays is a new ministry for K-6th grades and their families. It will be one Sunday a month beginning October 7, from 3-5 p.m. Will have crafts, snacks and a movie. Details: church office (601) 939-3181.