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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER – CEE is our diocesan marriage prep program for couples preparing for the sacrament of marriage. The upcoming weekends for 2024/2025 are: Oct. 11-13 at Camp Garaywa in Clinton; Feb. 21-23, 2025 at Camp Garaywa in Clinton; April 26-27, 2025 at Lake Tia O’Khata in Louisville; August 1-3, 2025 at Camp Garaywa in Clinton; and Oct. 24-26, 2025 at Camp Garaywa in Clinton. Register at https://bit.ly/CEE2024-2025. Details: email debbie.tubertini@jacksondiocese.org.

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. Details: church office (601) 366-2335.

OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION – The OCE hosts a Zoom Rosary the first Wednesday of each month during the school year at 7 p.m. Please join us as we spotlight each school. On Sept. 4th, Cathedral School in Natchez will lead us in prayer. Join early and place your intentions in the chat. Details: Join the rosary via zoom at https://bit.ly/zoomrosary2024 or check the diocese calendar of events.

PARISH, FAMILY & SCHOOL EVENTS
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 more. Details: church office (662) 624-4301.

FLOWOOD – St. Paul Early Learning Center, Annual Golf Tournament, Friday, Sept. 20 at Bay Pointe Golf Club. Save the date!

GREENVILLE – St. Joseph, 110th Annual St. Joseph’s Parish Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 10. Dine-in 5-8 p.m. and Take-out 4-6 p.m. Spaghetti tickets are $15 per person; $1 raffle tickets and $100 tickets for sale at the school and church office. Details: church office (662) 335-5251.

HERNANDO – Holy Spirit, Fall Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy games, raffles, silent auction and more at the annual bazaar. Details: Julie at julieeastefanik@gmail.com.

Holy Spirit, 150th anniversary of the School Sisters of St. Francis, Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Mass with Bishop Kopacz, followed by fellowship dinner. Details: church office (662) 429-7851.

Holy Spirit, Men’s Association Fish Fry, Friday, Sept. 27 from 4-7 p.m. Includes catfish, hushpuppies, fries, slaw, drink and dessert. Eat in or take-out. Cost: $13 adult plate; $6 kids plate. Details: Jon at (901) 481-0228.

JACKSON – Christ the King, Parish Picnic, Saturday, Sept. 21. Save the date!

JACKSON – St. Richard, Special Kids Golf Tournament, Thursday, Oct. 10 at Deerfield Golf Club in Canton. Morning and afternoon scrambles available. Details: for more information visit https://saintrichard.com/special-kids-day or email golf@saintrichard.com.

MADISON – The Catholic Foundation, Bishop’s Cup Golf Tournament, Thursday, Sept. 12 at Lake Caroline Golf Club. Lunch at 12 p.m.; tee-time 1 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. at the Mermaid Cafe. Cost: $200 for individuals. Register at https://bit.ly/2024BishopsCup. Details: contact Rebecca at (601) 960-8477 or rebecca.harris@jacksondiocese.org.

NATCHEZ – Cathedral School, Fall Festival, Oct. 5 and 6. Save the date!

OLIVE BRANCH – Queen of Peace, Church Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy games, free food and fellowship. Be sure to bring a lawn chair. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.
Queen of Peace, Men’s Club Golf Tournament, Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. Cost: $125 per player. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.

SOUTHAVEN – Christ the King, Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 5. Save the date!

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.

YOUTH
DIOCESE – Upcoming events: Middle School Retreat for seventh and eighth graders, Oct. 5-6, 2024 at Lake Forest Ranch, Macon. Diocesan SEARCH Retreat for tenth through twelfth graders, Jan. 17-19, 2025 at Camp Wesley Pines, Gallman. Diocese High School Confirmation Retreat, Jan. 25-26, 2025 at Lake Forest Ranch, Macon. Diocese Catholic Youth Conference – DCYC for ninth through twelfth grades, March 21-23, 2025 at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Details: contact your individual parish offices or contact Abbey at (601) 949-6934 or abbey.schuhmann@jacksondiocese.org.