SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center, Theology of the Body, a Retreat Focusing on Women, Thursday, Sept. 26, supper until Sunday, Sept. 29, lunch. Theology of the Body was written by St. Pope John Paul II and is an in-depth study of the human person. Focuses on the meaning of being women, ways of relating to men. Presenters: Becky Clements and Paula Hunter, from Southwest Louisiana. They are both experienced, certified retreat directors and leaders of groups in their Catholic Church communities. Suggested donation: $250 (private room) or $200 (shared room) Details: Sister Sue Von Bank (601) 783-0801 or retreatcenter@ssndcp.org.
GREENWOOD Locus Benedictus Retreat Center will host a Training Session for those in prayer ministry. The Retreat will be held Sept. 20-22. Presenters are Dr. Sheryl Jones and Joyce Pellegrin who have led prayer teams for many years. Cost: $100 which includes registration and meals. Details: Magdalene Abraham at (662) 299-1232.
Locus Benedictus Retreat Center offers Peer Companioning sessions for caregivers. If you are a caregiver and would like to meet with those who are experiencing a similar journey to ask questions, express concerns, or for prayer, call for an appointment. There is no cost. In addition, there is a Caregiver support group which meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. Details: Magdalene Abraham (663) 299-1232.
NEW ORLEANS, La. Our Lady of the Cenacle Retreat Center, New Testament Women as Role Models of Faith, Oct. 25-27. This retreat is intended to put retreatants in touch with New Testament women so that they may find opportunities to grow in faith. Presenter: Rev. Glenn LeCompte. Cost: $350 actual cost; $250 minimum offering. Details: Susan Halligan, shalligan@arch-no.org or (866) 937-9170.

PARISH, SCHOOL AND FAMILY EVENTS
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis, Genesis to Jesus Bible Study Fridays at 8 a.m. or Saturdays at 5 p.m. in the library. Details: Becky Corkern at (601) 757-5526 or Emily Phillips at (601) 757-0579.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, Germanfest 2019, Sunday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-oriented event features German food and authentic German Folk music provided by the band, Polkameisters from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Advance meal tickets are $6 and meals the day of the festival will be $7. Details: church office (601) 856-2054.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit, Fall Fish Fry, Friday, Oct. 4 from 4-8 p.m. Adults $10/children $5. Proceeds go to support three charities that they help each year. Details: Sal Galtelli (662) 429-5071.
LELAND St. James, Parish Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. Volunteers are greatly appreciated. Details: church office (662) 686-7352.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, ChristLife Catholic Ministry for Evangelization, Sundays from 5:30-7:40 p.m. (starting with dinner) on Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 17, 24. A retreat day will be held after the fifth session on Saturday, Nov. 9. Sessions will be held at the O’Connor Family Life Center in the main hall. Babysitting provided. Details: church office (601) 445-5616.
SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, National Prayer Event, Let’s Life Chain America, Sunday, Oct. 6 2-3 p.m. Life Chain is not political or confrontational. Life Chain a silent prayer vigil to communicate opposition to abortion. Details: Barbara Dean (901) 486-6470 or Mary Ann (662) 429-7851 or (662) 429-0501.

BROOKHAVEN St. Francis, Genesis to Jesus Bible Study Fridays at 8 a.m. or Saturdays at 5 p.m. in the library. Details: Becky Corkern at (601) 757-5526 or Emily Phillips at (601) 757-0579.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, Germanfest 2019, Sunday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-oriented event features German food and authentic German Folk music provided by the band, Polkameisters from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Advance meal tickets are $6 and meals the day of the festival will be $7. Details: church office (601) 856-2054.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit, Fall Fish Fry, Friday, Oct. 4 from 4-8 p.m. Adults $10/children $5. Proceeds go to support three charities that they help each year. Details: Sal Galtelli (662) 429-5071.
LELAND St. James, Parish Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. Volunteers are greatly appreciated. Details: church office (662) 686-7352.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, ChristLife Catholic Ministry for Evangelization, Sundays from 5:30-7:40 p.m. (starting with dinner) on Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 17, 24. A retreat day will be held after the fifth session on Saturday, Nov. 9. Sessions will be held at the O’Connor Family Life Center in the main hall. Babysitting provided. Details: church office (601) 445-5616.
SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, National Prayer Event, Let’s Life Chain America, Sunday, Oct. 6 2-3 p.m. Life Chain is not political or confrontational. Life Chain a silent prayer vigil to communicate opposition to abortion. Details: Barbara Dean (901) 486-6470 or Mary Ann (662) 429-7851 or (662) 429-0501.

YOUTH BRIEFS
HERNANDO Holy Spirit, Fall Fish Fry, Friday, Oct. 4 from 4-8 p.m. Adults $10/children $5. Proceeds go to support three charities that they help each year. Details: Sal Galtelli (662) 429-5071.
FLOWOOD St. Paul, Big Deal Youth Group, ages 7th thru 12th grades, meet Wednesday evenings @ 6 p.m. Details: church office (601) 992-9547.
GREENWOOD St. Francis School, Draw-Down, Friday, Oct. 4, in the School Cafeteria, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a Silent Auction and refreshments available. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at the School and Parish Offices. The Grand Prize is $5,000. The prize for the 450th ticket will be for the Green Bay versus Carolina Panthers football game on Sunday, Nov. 10 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Details: school office (662) 453-9511.
St. Francis School, Fall Festival & Drawdown, Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school grounds. Details: school office (662) 453-9511.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit, Wednesday nights “Open Gym” for 6-12 graders in the Family Life Center from 5:50–6:30 p.m. Make plans to come and enjoy the food, fun and games. Details: (662) 429-7851.
JACKSON St. Richard Special Kids Day, Thursday, Oct. 3 at Deerfield Golf Club, Canton. You can help support them by putting with a purpose, donating your time as a volunteer, making a cash donation or donating an item for a door prize. Your support helps provide weekly groceries for their Friday Feast cooking lessons, plus textbooks and other vital materials for the classroom that fit each student’s individualized lesson plans, in addition to many other things. Details: Shannon Garner at (601) 366-2335 or garner@saintrichard.com.