SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
GREENWOOD – Locus Benedictus, Healing Retreat with Maria Vadia on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The retreat is free; a love offering will be taken. Details: call (662) 299–1232.
OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION – The OCE hosts a Zoom Rosary the first Wednesday of each month during the school year at 7 p.m. On Nov. 6, St. Elizabeth School 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
CLEVELAND – Our Lady of Victories, CYO Halloween Carnival, Sunday, Oct. 27 in the parish center after 5 p.m. Mass. Details: church office (662) 846-6273.
Our Lady of Victories, Taste of Italy Lasagna Dinner, Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4:30-7 p.m. Details: church office (662) 846-6273.
COLUMBUS – Annunciation, Fall Fest/Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m. Youth can enjoy trunk or treat, cake walk, games, hall of saints, food and more. No pets. Details: church office (662) 328-2927.
Annunciation School, Open House, Thursday, Nov. 14, 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. classrooms open, 8:30 a.m. Mass (optional). Little Eagles Preview at 6 p.m. for PreK-3, PreK and Kindergarten. Details: RSVP to marketing@annunciationcatholicschool.org.
FLOWOOD – St. Paul, Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Details: church office (601) 992-9547.
GLUCKSTADT – St. Joseph, Parish Picnic and Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct. 26 after 4 p.m. Mass. Details: church office (601) 856-2054.
GREENVILLE – St. Joseph School, Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Details: church office (662) 335-5251.
GREENWOOD – Immaculate Heart of Mary, CYO Spaghetti Supper and Halloween Carnival, Monday, Oct. 28. Spaghetti supper available for drive-thru, carry out or dine in beginning at 4:30 p.m. Carnival booths open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo at 6 p.m. Cost: $15 Details: church office (662) 453-3980.
HERNANDO – Holy Spirit, Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2-4 p.m. in the church parking lot for ages 0 to fifth grade. Details: church office (662) 429-7851.
JACKSON – Cathedral of St. Peter, Fall Festival, Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy games, food, music, parade of saints contest, touch-a-truck and more. Details: church office (601) 969-3125.
MADISON – St. Francis, Trunk or Treat, Wedneday, Oct. 30 from 6:30-8 p.m. Details: email maggie.spence@stfrancismadison.org.
McCOMB – St. Alphonsus, Treats in the Schoolyard, Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Details: church office (601) 684-5648.
MERIDIAN – St. Patrick, Gender and Theology of Your Body hosted by Jason Evert, Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 6-9:15 p.m. Tickets are $15. Proceeds go to the Chastity Project. Details: https://tinyurl.com/stpatmeridian
St. Patrick, 25th annual Talent, Fashion Show and Dinner, Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Details: for tickets call Rory at (601) 917-7343.
St. Patrick School, Candy Cane Dash, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8:30 a.m. Register by Nov. 10 to guarantee a shirt. Details: register at https://time2run.raceentry.com/candy-cane-5k-dash/race-information.
NATCHEZ – St. Mary Basilica, Trunk or Treat, Monday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Details: church office (601) 445-5616.
St. Mary Basilica, Fatima Rosary, Saturday, Oct. 26 at 12 p.m. in the prayer garden.
St. Mary Basilica, Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner, Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Dine-in or take-out (bring your own container). Tickets: $10. Details: Darren at (601) 597-2890.
OLIVE BRANCH – Queen of Peace, Trunk or Treat, Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy games, food cake walk and more. All are welcome. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.
SENATOBIA – St. Gregory, Halloween Party, Sunday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Details: church office (662) 562-5318.
SOUTHAVEN – Christ the King, Adult Halloween Party, Saturday, Oct. 26, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of dancing, food, fun, fellowship and fright in the social hall. Music by DJ Fernando. Details: church office (662) 342-1073.
Christ the King, Halloween Bash – for kids in grades K through fifth, Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Cost: one large bag of candy. Enjoy carnival games and more.
STARKVILLE – St. Joseph, Fall Trivia Night, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Cost: $20/person or $10 college undergrads. Dinner provided. BYOB. Details: reserve a table, email ben.bachman@gmail.com.
TUPELO – St. James, Fall Festival, Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy games, food, trunk or treat, music and fellowship. Details: church office (662) 842-4881.
VICKSBURG – St. Mary, Fall Fest, Sunday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vicksburg City Park Pavilion. Enjoy Mass followed with food, fellowship, and fun. Details: Virginia at (601) 994-4622.

DIOCESE
JOB OPENING – The Diocese of Jackson’s Office of Communications is looking for a full-time communications specialist. Role involves creating and promoting content across multimedia platforms, including social media, websites and promotional materials. The position requires strong communication skills, knowledge of Catholic teachings and proficiency in design and communication software. College degree required with two years experience. Send a cover letter and resume to joanna.king@jacksondiocese.org. If you would like a full job description, visit https://jacksondiocese.org/employment-1.
YOUNG ADULTS – Trivia on Tap, Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at Blaylock Photography in Ridgeland. Guest speaker will be deacon candidate, Jeff Cook. Ages 21+ are welcome.
Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage, May 12-27. Father Lincoln Dall will be leading this once in a lifetime journey. Space is limited. Email amelia.rizor@jacksondiocese.org for more information.
YOUTH – 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.
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER – CEE is our diocesan marriage prep program for couples preparing for the sacrament of marriage. The upcoming weekends for 2025 are: Feb. 21-23; August 1-3; and Oct. 24-26at Camp Garaywa in Clinton; and April 25-27 at Lake Tiak-O’Khata in Louisville. Register at https://bit.ly/CEE2024-2025. Details: email debbie.tubertini@jacksondiocese.org.