SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
DIOCESE – Fall Faith Formation Day – “Reimagining Communities of Faith,” Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Francis Madison. Keynote speaker: Father Tim Donovan. All formation leaders and volunteers are invited to attend this day of formation and fellowship. Registration deadline is Aug. 9. Cost: $10 per person. Details: register at https://bit.ly/FFDay2024 or contact Fran at fran.lavelle@jacksondiocese.org.
BILOXI – Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, Aug. 23-25. Rachel’s Vineyard is an international retreat that provides an opportunity for women and men to find forgiveness and healing from abortion. The retreat begins on Friday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon and will be held at the William J. Kelly Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis. If you or someone you know would like to attend, please contact Deacon Johnny Williams at (228) 702-2169 or email at rachelsvineyard@biloxidiocese.org. Details: for more information visit https://biloxidiocese.org/rachel.
CHATAWA – Our Lady of Hope, Blessed Virgin Mary Day Retreat with Kitty Cleveland, Thursday, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with speaker Roy Schoeman. Enjoy talks, music, Mass, prayer, lunch and more. Cost: $125. Details: (601) 202-3137 or email retreatsoloh3167@yahoo.com.
GLUCKSTADT – St. Joseph, Millions of Monicas: Praying with confidence for our children, each Tuesday, beginning in July from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the church. Join with other mothers, grandmothers and step-mothers as we pray to grow in holiness and humility, and for our children’s faithful return to the church. Details: church office (601) 856-2054 or email millionsofmonicas@stjosephgluckstadt.com.
HOMEWOOD, Ala. – Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference of the Diocese of Birmingham, July 26-27 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Family Life Center (1728 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, Alabama). The conference theme is “Unity in the Body of Christ” and it will feature feature lay evangelist, Richard Lane. Cost $30 for individuals or $85 for a family of three or more. Register at www.catholiccharismaticrenewal.org. All are welcome! Details: for more information contact Sally Smith at mustardsally14@gmail.com or (205) 983-4150.
JACKSON – St. Richard, “Inspire” – a day retreat for women of all ages, Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30-3:30 p.m. in Foley Hall. Save the date. Details: church office (601) 366-2335.
LAS VEGAS – 23rd Annual National Conference for Single Catholics, Aug. 16-18. Details: visit https://nationalcatholicsingles.com.
PEARL – St. Jude, Life in the Spirit Seminar by the Marian Servants of Jesus, Saturday, Aug. 17, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and event ends with 4 p.m. vigil Mass. Presented by Father Bill Henry, Dr. Frank Hench, Mary Ann Henchy, Deacon John McGregor and the Marian Servants of Jesus, the Lamb of God Community. Topic: God’s Love, Salvation, New Life, Receiving God’s Gifts and Praying for Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Lunch will be provided. No cost but $10 suggested donation to cover lunch. Registration deadline is Aug. 12. Details: email your contact info to msofjlog@gmail.com to register or for more information.
LOUISIANA – Tenth Annual Fête-Dieu du Mississippi Eucharistic Boat Procession (from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, Aug. 14-15. The solemn flotilla will embark on the Mighty Mississippi for a Blessing of the River and the Great State of Louisiana. Register for the all-night vigil and find out more information at https://www.fetedieuduteche.org.
PARISH, FAMILY & SCHOOL EVENTS
BATESVILLE – St. Mary, Rummage Sale, Aug. 2 and 3 in the parish center. Details: church office (662) 563-2273.
CAMDEN – Sacred Heart, Hip-Hop Back to School Bash, Saturday, July 27 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. For grades ninth through twelfth only. Presented by the Sacred Heart Young Adult Group. Cost: $10. Details: church office (662) 438-2354.
CLARKSDALE – St. Elizabeth, Annual St. Elizabeth Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5:30-8 p.m. Enjoy the traditional spaghetti dinner at the school and enjoy prize booths and the popular frozen casserole booth. Details: church office (662) 624-4301.
CORINTH – St. James, Volleyball Tournament, Saturday, July 27 at 8 a.m. There will be food, and more for sale. Get your team together for a fun day on a sand court. Details: Register your team or get more details at (662) 415-0844.
GREENVILLE – St. Joseph, Vacation Bible School “Great Big Beautiful World,” July 28-30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Open to all children entering Pre-K3 through fifth grade. Details: register at https://www.stjosephgreenville.org/vbs-registration or call Alyssa at (662) 820-0868.
FLOWOOD – St. Paul Early Learning Center, Annual Golf Tournament, Friday, Sept. 20 at Bay Pointe Golf Club. Registration information coming soon. Save the date!
JACKSON – Christ the King, Parish Picnic, Saturday, Sept. 21. Save the date!
SOUTHAVEN – Christ the King, Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 5. Save the date!
Christ the King, Spanish as a Second Language Classes, Mondays at 6 p.m. in the education building, room number four. Join us for this free year-round class. No cost. Details: church office (662) 342-1073.
STARKVILLE – St. Joseph, Black and White Gala, Saturday, Aug. 17 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $50 per person or $500 per table benefitting the food pantry. Keynote speaker: Cassandra Mobley of the Mississippi Food Network. Enjoy fabulous food, beverages, music and dancing. Must be 21 to attend. Details: call (662) 323-2257 or email andy.teresa93@gmail.com.
TUPELO – St. James, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I Formation Course, beginning Aug. 23. Long weekend format (Friday through Sunday) with dates in Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and concluding in Jan. 2025. Course cost: $500 per participant; discounts available for parishes sending more than three participants. Details: contact Karen Mayfield, karen@stjamestupelo.com for course brochure and further information.
CORRECTION
Our June 14 edition contained an error in the book review for “The Saints of St. Mary’s.” We incorrectly identified the book publisher at Dogwood Press. The correct book publisher is the Mississippi Sports Council. The Mississippi Catholic regrets the error.