Calendar of Events

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
CAMDEN – Sacred Heart, Intercultural Competence Workshop for Parish Leaders, Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presenter: Deacon Juan Pagan of the Diocese of Lafayette. Explore what is culture and more. Details: Sister Amelia at amelia.breton@jacksondiocese.org.
GLUCKSTADT – St. Joseph, Millions of Monicas – Praying with confidence for our children, each Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the church. Join with other mothers and grandmothers as we pray for our children’s faithful return to the church. Details: email millionsofmonicas@stjosephgluckstadt.com.
OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION – The OCE hosts a Zoom Rosary the first Wednesday of each month during the school year at 7 p.m. The upcoming Rosary is on May 7. Details: Join the rosary via zoom at https://bit.ly/zoomrosary2024.
OLIVE BRANCH – Queen of Peace, Divine Mercy Holy Hour, Sunday, April 27 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.

PARISH, FAMILY & SCHOOL EVENTS
CANTON – Catholic Charities, Birdies for Born Free Golf Tournament, Tuesday, June 10, registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m. and tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. Details: register at https://www.catholiccharitiesjackson.org/event-details/birdies-for-born-free. For more information contact deja.errington@ccjackson.org or (601) 355-8634.
CLARKSDALE – St. Elizabeth, Vacation Bible School, June 9-13. Save the date. Details: church office (662) 624-4301.
CLINTON – Holy Savior, Vacation Bible School “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World,” June 2-6 from 6-8 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/440Z1HA. Details: church office (601) 924-6344.
COLUMBUS – Annunciation School, Mass and Parish Picnic, Sunday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the gym, Burgers, hotdogs and drinks provided. Last names A-D bring salad; G-M dessert; M-Z side. Be sure to bring a lawn chair. Details: church office (662) 328-2927.
GREENVILLE – St. Joseph, Central Grocery Muffuletta Sale, Thursday, May 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pickup location is in parish hall. Cost: $25 with proceeds going to St. Joseph School. Tickets available in church and school office. Details: church office (662) 335-5251.
JACKSON – Catholic Charities, Bishop’s Ball, Saturday, July 19 at the Two Mississippi Museums, with cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and auction beginning at 7 p.m. Early bird ticket sale ends May 15. Details: https://event.gives/bb25.
JACKSON – Holy Ghost, 50th Anniversary of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Saturday, June 21. More information to come.
JACKSON – St. Richard School, Flight to the Finish 5k and Fun Run, Saturday, May 10 at 9 a.m. Details: Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Jackson/FlighttotheFinish.
JACKSON – Sister Thea Bowman School, Drawdown 2025, Saturday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Grand prize is $5,000. Tickets cost $120; with additional $15 for second chance. Join us for fellowship, food, entertainment, silent auction and more! Details: email stbdrawdown@gmail.com or visit https://bit.ly/STBSDD2025.
JACKSON – Catholic Charities, 20th annual Bishop’s Ball, Saturday, July 19 at the Two Mississippi Museums. Cocktail hour at 6 p.m. with an auction at 7 p.m. Live music by the Patrick Harkins Bank. Early bird ticket cost of $100 ends on May 15. Details: call (601) 355-8634.
MERIDIAN – St. Patrick School, Countdown 2025, Friday, May 2, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $100; tickets available at school and parish offices. Grand prize is $5,000. Theme is disco! Details: (601) 482-6044.
St. Patrick, Vacation Bible School, June 23-27. Save the date.
NATCHEZ – Cathedral School, Crawfish Countdown, Friday, May 2. Save the date.
OLIVE BRANCH – Queen of Peace, Vacation Bible School “Passport to Peace,” June 16-20 from 5:30-8 p.m. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.
PEARL – St. Jude, Family Fun Night Potluck, Wednesday, April 30 after 6:30 p.m. Rosary. Please bring a main dish to share. Desserts and beverages provided. Details: church office (601) 939-3181.
SOUTHAVEN – Christ the King, Vacation Bible School for grades K-8, Monday-Friday, June 16-20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration forms in gathering area of the church. Join us for crafts, Bible stories, games and snacks. Details: church office (662) 342-1073.
Christ the King, “Mother Mary, Show Us the Way” for grades K through fifth, Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Join us for activities, prayer, crafts and snacks. Register by Sunday, May 4. Details: church office (662) 342-1073.

PILGRIMAGES
HOLY LAND – Pilgrimage to Holy Land: Join Father Mark Shoffner, pastor of St. John Oxford, July 21-31, 2025. Details: lpjp.org, then click on “All Pilgrimages” and “Holy Land.” Details: church office (662) 234-6073.
MARIAN SHRINES – Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines (Fatima, Spain and Lourdes) with Father Lincoln Dall and Deacon John McGregor, Sept, 15-24, 2025. Details: for more information visit www.206tours.com/frlincoln.
ROME/LISBON/FATIMA – Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Lisbon and Fatima with Father Carlisle Beggerly, Oct. 4-15, 2025. Cost: $5,799 per person (includes airfare from anywhere in the U.S.) Details: contact Pat Nause at (601) 604-0412; Proximo Travel at (855) 842-8001 or proximotravel.com. Mention trip #1181.