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West Point closes Year of Mercy with homecoming celebration

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Father Sam Messina, former pastor, and Father Channappareddy Basani, present pastor, concelebrated. (Photo courtesy of Lynn Kyle)

Father Sam Messina, former pastor, Father Jeffrey Waldrep, native son, and Father Channappareddy Basani, present pastor, concelebrated. (Photo courtesy of Lynn Kyle)

By Lynn Kyle
WEST POINT – Immaculate Conception Parish celebrated a homecoming Mass and brunch Sunday, Oct. 16, as the last of many events centered around the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Father Channappareddy Basani, pastor, and the liturgy committee, offered a variety of activities such as including the Year of Mercy Prayer following Communion, works of charity for those in need, a pilgrimage to Hanceville, Ala., providing copies of biblical materials on the Year of Mercy, special reconciliation services and the Homecoming Mass.
The homecoming was set in order to renew the faith of the community, welcome former parishioners to celebrate the history and growth of the parish and to invite people become more involved in their faith.
Former parishioners were welcomed to the Mass, celebrated by Father Jeffrey Waldrep. Former pastor, Father Sam Messina, and current pastor, Father Basani, both concelebrated. The crowd of 160 included visitors from Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.

Father Jeffrey Waldrep, former pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, speaks about his childhood in the community at the homecoming Mass celebrated to close the Year of Mercy. Father Sam Messina, former pastor, and Father Channappareddy Basani, present pastor, concelebrated. (Photo courtesy of Lynn Kyle)

Father Jeffrey Waldrep, former pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, speaks about his childhood in the community at the homecoming Mass celebrated to close the Year of Mercy. Father Sam Messina, former pastor, and Father Channappareddy Basani, present pastor, concelebrated. (Photo courtesy of Lynn Kyle)

Father Waldrep, who was born and raised in West Point, shared memories of his childhood in the parish. He reflected on those who had inspired him and who had taught him the importance of prayer. He also shared the importance of lifting each other up in prayer. He reminded the congregation the Holy Year of Mercy, set forth by Pope Francis, encourages us all to seek God’s love and mercy.
Father Messina spoke about his time as pastor when the current renovations to the main church were completed. He also shared fond memories of the many families he got to know and friends he made while here. He encouraged members to continue to work hard to follow the word of the Lord and to dedicate time to his service.
Father Basani thanked all those who traveled long distances and expressed his appreciation for their sense of belonging to the parish. He encouraged everyone present to remain steadfast in sharing their time and talents with others and active participants in this faith community.

AlliMichel Foster decides what to eat at the luncheon.

AlliMichel Foster decides what to eat at the luncheon.

Members of the Gonzalez, Ricon and Garcia families at the luncheon

Members of the Gonzalez, Ricon and Garcia families at the luncheon

Following the Mass, the guests and congregation were invited to a brunch prepared by the ladies of the parish. The parish hall was decorated with a fall theme. Attendees were asked to place an autumn leaf on the Parish Family Tree as they entered the hall.
As a memento of the event, each family was given a booklet about the history of the Catholic Church of West Point, a Year of Mercy prayer card and writing pen as a gift from the parish.
(Editor’s note: more photos are available online at www.mississippicatholic.com)

Becky Mitchener, Stan "Tinker" Lauter, Father Jeffrey Waldrep, Danny Waldrep and Matthew Garcia chat at the reception.

Becky Mitchener, Stan “Tinker” Lauter, Father Jeffrey Waldrep, Danny Waldrep and Matthew Garcia chat at the reception.

Jubilarians celebrate Mississippi service

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Two Sisters of Charity, BVM, with ties to the Diocese of Jackson celebrated 75 years in religious life this fall. This year the jubilarian group also included sisters celebrating 73, 72 and 70 years.

Sister Curoe

Sister Curoe

Sister Janita Curoe and Sister Kathleen Spurlin (Bernardone) are among 29 diamond jubilarians who gathered in the Mount Carmel Motherhouse Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sept. 11, for a Liturgy of Thanksgiving.
Sister Curoe was born in Bernard, Iowa, and entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1946. She professed first vows on March 19, 1949, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1954.
Sister Janita was principal at Clarksdale Immaculate Conception Elementary School and at Jackson Christ the King Elementary School, and served as Madison County literacy coordinator, volunteer tutor, and specialist tutor in Canton.

Sister Spurlin

Sister Spurlin

She taught elementary school and was principal in Davenport, Iowa; and Memphis and Chattanooga, Tenn. Sister Curoe is retired and lives in Dubuque.
Sister Spurlin was born in Nevis, Minn., and entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1946. She professed first vows on March 19, 1949, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1954.
She taught at Clarksdale Immaculate Conception Elementary School and served as prison chaplain at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman. She was Hospice volunteer chaplain in Hattiesburg and Leakesville, Miss.
She taught elementary and secondary school in Butte and Missoula, Mont.; San Francisco, Phoenix, and Kauai, Hawaii. In Houston, she served in college campus/youth ministry and as teacher. Sister Spurlin is retired and lives in Dubuque.
To send a congratulatory message to a sister on her jubilee or to donate to the BVM congregation on behalf of these sisters, visit www.bvmcong.org/whatsnew_jubs.cfm.

 

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: ‘lives of quiet hope, deep joy’

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By Dana Hinton

The late Sr. Paula Merrill, SCN, visiting with a patient at the Lexington Medical Clinic in this file photo. She is one of many Sisters of Charity of Nazareth serving around the world. (File Photo)

The late Sr. Paula Merrill, SCN, visiting with a patient at the Lexington Medical Clinic in this file photo. She is one of many Sisters of Charity of Nazareth serving around the world. (File Photo)

We are the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. We are the community to which Paula Merrill, SCN, belonged. As you probably know, in late August our Sister Paula and her companion in community and ministry, Sister Margaret Held, a School Sister of St. Francis, were murdered in their home.
Sister Paula and Sister Margaret lived in Durant, Mississippi, quietly serving a greatly underserved population as nurse practitioners at a small clinic and living in the community as good neighbors, baking bread to give away, sharing meals, singing in the choir and visiting their patients in their homes when they needed extra care. Paula lived our SCN mission wholeheartedly letting our motto, “the love of Christ impels us” guide her day by day.
Sister Paula’s death was sudden and unusual. Her quiet, dedicated, loving way of living the SCN charism and mission, however, was not unusual. She lived like so many SCNs and Associates who use their expertise, their love and their talents to make real the reign of God that Jesus talks about in the Gospel.
SCNs just like Sister Paula can be found throughout the United States and all around the world, serving in ministries of education, healthcare, and social services. They live lives of quiet hope and with the deep joy that comes from their relationship with the God whose people they love and serve – in the slums of Delhi, walking the halls of the hospice for AIDS patients in Botswana, among the elderly living in poverty in Belize City, with differently-abled children in Nepal, among immigrants in Louisville, KY – just to name a few examples.
We strive to live out our Mission and Vision Statement each day:
Mission: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation in a multicultural world. Impelled by the love of Christ, in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding, Sisters and Associates are committed to work for justice in solidarity with oppressed peoples, especially the economically poor and women, and to care for the earth. They risk their lives and resources, both personally and corporately, as they engage in diverse ministries in carrying out this mission.
Vision: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth promote the dignity and equality of women and other oppressed people in Church and in society.
If you are interested in learning more about religious life and the SCN Community, we encourage you to visit: scnfamily.org. You can contact our vocations office at vocation@scnky.org or 502-331-4516.

Parish News

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Planning the V National Encuentro

JACKSON – Olga Villar, center, director of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Mobile, led a meeting on the V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Cathedral Center. Bishop Joseph Kopacz and about 25 priests, religious and lay leaders attended the meeting. The V Encuentro is being planned in the Diocese of Jackson and nationwide. It will be held in 2018 in Texas. (Photo by Elsa Baughman)

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, Faith in Action gathering, Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. in McKenna Hall. Sessions focus on praying, learning and acting together. Details: Dorothy Balser, 601-941-4600, dorothy.balser@ccjackson.org.
CORINTH St. James Parish, eight-week adult video series, “Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible” Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
– Communal reconciliation service, Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m.
GREENWOOD the Jubilee Missionary Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help visits Locus Benedictus Retreat Center in November. Members of the Redemptorist community will present information about the icon Saturday, November 26, and Saturday, December 3. Locus Benedictus Retreat Center. Times TBD. Details: www.locusbenedictus.com.
JACKSON St. Peter Parish, Advent retreat, “Christ is Christmas,” Anointing Mass and lunch, Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. – noon.
IUKA St. Mary Parish, day-long retreat, Saturday, Dec. 3. A video and discussion about the newly canonized Santa Teresa of Calcuta will be part of the retreat.
TUPELO St. James Parish Knights of Columbus annual men’s retreat, Nov 18-20 at St. Bernard’s Abbey. Father Lincoln Dall, pastor, will be the retreat master. Cost is $100 for a shared rooms; $150 for private rooms. Details: David Friloux, 662-213-3742, davidfriloux@comcast.net.

PARISH, SCHOOL & FAMILY EVENTS
AMORY St. Helen Parish, book discussion group will read “Glass Castle” by Jeanette Wall for discussion at noon on Monday, Nov. 14. Everyone is invited.
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis of Assisi Parish, beginning Saturday, Nov. 12, Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m.
– Knights of Columbus annual spaghetti dinner, Thursday, Nov. 17.
– Community Thanksgiving gathering at Macedonia Baptist Church, Sunday, Nov. 20, from 6 – 7 p.m.
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, movie night, “Risen,” Sunday, Nov. 20, after the 5 p.m. Mass. Free. Snacks will be provided.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, sign-up for the Christmas Pageant, “The ABCs of Christmas,” has begun. It will be held Saturday, Dec. 3. All children (Kindergarten thru grade 12) are invited to participate. Information sheets are located in the back of the church. Details: Karen Worrell, kworrellcre@hotmail.com to sign-up.
GREENWOOD The Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the Greenwood Ministerial Association, will be hosted by St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1001 Grand Boulevard on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Father Greg Plata, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Francis of Assisi parishes.
GRENADA St. Peter Parish Jubilee History Committee is putting together a slide show for its jubilee. Pictures are needed of weddings, VBS, baptisms, senior class, First Communion, etc.. The older the better. Note the event, year and names too. Email pictures to: Livingstonclan@cableone.net.
HERNANDO/SOUTHAVEN parish mission at Holy Spirit and Christ the King parishes, Nov. 13-15 beginning with dinner at 6 p.m. The talks will be from 7 – 8 p.m. Father John Van den Hengel, SCJ, a theologian from Ontario, Canada, will be the speaker. The mission is for parishioners from Hernando Holy Spirit, Holly Springs St. Joseph, Olive Branch Queen of Peace, Robinsonville Good Shepherd, Senatobia St. Gregory and Southaven Christ the King.
Holy Spirit will host the sessions in English and Father Zigniew Morawiec, SCJ, will present the talks in Spanish at Christ the King. Childcare will be available.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, Ladies Association’s annual frozen casserole sale, Saturday, Nov. 19. Each family is asked to donate at least one of their favorite casseroles. Details: Cil Johnson, 662-420-9875.
– Bishop Joseph Kopacz will celebrate Mass on Sunday, Nov. 20. A luncheon will follow.
JACKSON St. Therese Parish, calendar planning meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. All organizations and parishioners are welcome.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, “Rockin’ Around the Advent Wreath Advent Fair,” Sunday, Nov. 20, from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. for lunch and family fun! Volunteers are needed to set up, decorate, and lead children’s crafts and activities. Details: Mary Catherine George, 601-856-5556, mc.george@stfrancismadison.org.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, blood drive, Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 1 – 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

Mardi Gras Ball
GREENWOOD St. Francis of Assisi School will host a Mardi Gras Ball featuring Steve Azar on Feb. 18, 2017 at the Leflore Civic Center. Save the date.

150th anniversary
VILLAGE, Ark. – Our Lady of the Lake Parish 150th anniversary celebration, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20. On Saturday, there will be a cookout and games beginning at 10 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. and on Sunday at 9 a.m. followed by a commemorative ceremony and meal.

Save the date
MADISON – Matthew Kelly will come to the Jackson area on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Madison Central High School Auditorium. The facility seats 1,000 people. Look for more details in upcoming Mississippi Catholic editions.

Diocese of Jackson announces #igiveCatholic participants

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The Diocese of Jackson has the second highest number of organizations participating in #iGiveCatholic than any other diocese, second only to the founder, the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
On November 29, almost 50 parishes, schools and missions will take online donations for 24 hours through the website www.igivecatholic.com. See the online profiles of these organizations to find out how each will use the money.

To donate log onto www.igivecatholic.org.
Diocesan Offices and Funds:
Catholic CharitiesPrint
The Catholic Foundation
Diocese of Jackson Archives
Office of Black Catholic Ministry
Office of Catholic Education
Office of Vocations
Office of Youth Ministry
Order of Discalced Carmelites
Retired Priests’ Fund
Seminarian Education Fund
Organizations
Greenwood Locus Benedictus Retreat Center
Walls Sacred Heart Southern Missions
Mound Bayou St. Gabriel Mercy Center
Parishes and Missions
Amory St. Helen Parish
Batesville St. Mary Parish
Bruce St. Luke the Evangelist Parish
Clarksdale Immaculate Conception Parish
Clarksdale St. Elizabeth Parish
Greenville St. Joseph Parish
Greenwood St. Francis Parish
Grenada St. Peter Parish
Hernando Holy Spirit Parish
Holly Springs St. Gregory the Great Parish
Holly Springs St. Joseph Parish
Jackson Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle
Jackson St. Therese Parish
Leland St. James Parish
Madison St. Francis of Assisi Parish
McComb St. Alphonsus Parish
New Albany St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Olive Branch Queen of Peace Parish
Pearl St. Jude Parish
Pontotoc St. Christopher Mission
Robinsonville Good Shepherd Parish
Sardis St. John Parish
Senatobia St. Gregory
Southaven Christ the King Parish
Tupelo St. James Parish
Vicksburg St. Michael Parish
Schools:
Clarksdale St. Elizabeth
Columbus Annunciation
Flowood St. Paul Early Learning Center
Greenville Our Lady of Lourdes
Greenville St. Joseph
Greenwood St. Francis of Assisi
Holly Springs Holy Family
Jackson Sr. Thea Bowman
Jackson St. Richard
Madison St. Anthony
Madison St. Joseph
Meridian St. Patrick
Natchez Cathedral
Southaven Sacred Heart
Vicksburg Catholic

Youth News

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CLARKSDALE – The Clarksdale Fire Department came to visit St. Elizabeth School’s pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten classes Tuesday, October 18, on campus. They taught the children fire safety and had a balloon release to honor the memory of John Maury Clark, a former fire fighter and St. Elizabeth student. (Photos courtesy of Dawn Spinks)

CLARKSDALE – The Clarksdale Fire Department came to visit St. Elizabeth School’s pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten classes Tuesday, October 18, on campus. They taught the children fire safety and had a balloon release to honor the memory of John Maury Clark, a former fire fighter and St. Elizabeth student. (Photos courtesy of Dawn Spinks)

Vicksburg Catholic School burns building note. VICKSBURG – Ann Roberson, Vicksburg Catholic School Development Director; Mary Arledge, St. Francis Xavier Principal and Riley Nelson, Advisory Council President, look on with joy as Dr. Buddy Strickland, principal for Vicksburg Catholic Schools, “burns the note” for the Sam P. Scott Building. The happy ceremony kicked off the St. Aloysius vs. Greenville St. Joseph Football game. Vicksburg Catholic School made the final payment on the debt for the building in August. This year’s annual appeal is to focus on technology improvements. (Photo courtesy of Ann Roberson)

Vicksburg Catholic School burns building note. VICKSBURG – Ann Roberson, Vicksburg Catholic School Development Director; Mary Arledge, St. Francis Xavier Principal and Riley Nelson, Advisory Council President, look on with joy as Dr. Buddy Strickland, principal for Vicksburg Catholic Schools, “burns the note” for the Sam P. Scott Building. The happy ceremony kicked off the St. Aloysius vs. Greenville St. Joseph Football game. Vicksburg Catholic School made the final payment on the debt for the building in August. This year’s annual appeal is to focus on technology improvements. (Photo courtesy of Ann Roberson)

A photo backdrop made them feel like they were at the drive-in.

Southaven Sacred Heart School celebrated the 50th day of class by going back in time. A photo backdrop made them feel like they were at the drive-in.

Monica Winans and Kari Pennington, along with the SHS second grade students marked the 50th day of school with a nod to the 1950s. All decked out in pink poodle skirts and leather jackets the children participated in bubble gum-blowing and hula-hoop contests. Afterwards, they were treated to root beer and Coke floats.

Monica Winans and Kari Pennington, along with the SHS second grade students marked the 50th day of school with a nod to the 1950s. All decked out in pink poodle skirts and leather jackets the children participated in bubble gum-blowing and hula-hoop contests. Afterwards, they were treated to root beer and Coke floats.

All the students showing off their pompadours and poodle skirts!

All the students showing off their pompadours and poodle skirts!

The students got to try hula hoops and root beer floats. (Photos courtesy of Laura Grisham)

The students got to try hula hoops and root beer floats. (Photos courtesy of Laura Grisham)

Calendar of Events

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PARISH, SCHOOL & FAMILY EVENTS
AMORY St. Helen Parish, book discussion group will read “Glass Castle” by Jeanette Wall for discussion at noon on Monday, Nov. 14. Everyone is invited.
BATESVILLE St. Mary, Thanksgiving fare, Sunday, Nov. 6, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary’s Ladies Club.
BOONEVILLE St. Francis Parish, “Altar of the Dead” is in the narthex in observance of All Souls Day. Bring photos or write the names of your deceased loved ones on cards and place them on this altar.
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis of Assisi Parish will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on election day, Nov. 8.
– Knights of Columbus annual spaghetti dinner, Thursday, Nov. 17.
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, blessing of graves at local cemeteries Sunday, Oct. 30 : Delta Heights, 2 p.m.; New Cleveland, 2:40 p.m.; North Cleveland, 3 p.m.
– In observance of All Souls Day, Nov. 2, a special altar is in the entry for people to place mementos or pictures of their loved ones.
– “A Taste of Italy,” Thursday, Nov. 3, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Featuring homemade lasagna, baked goods. Plates are $10, dine-in or carry-out. Details: 662-846-6273.
COLUMBUS Annunciation parishioners are invited to participate in the “4 Walls Project: Community yard sale” Saturday, Nov. 5, from 7 – 11 a.m. at Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market. Booths cost $25. Details: gtrhomelesscoation.org, 4wasllsgtrhc@gmail.com.
– Annunciation School annual art auction, “A Night at the Museum,” Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $25 at the school office or $30 at the door. Details: acsmarketing@cableone.net.
GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, Doe’s dinner and wine tasting, Sunday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Featuring Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars. Hosted by the Restoration Committee. Cost is $125 per person.
GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish, annual fish fry dinner, Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Plates are $10 each. Proceeds will go toward the repair of the roof in the convent and some of the sidewalks in front of the church.s
GRENADA St. Peter Parish, youth Mass, Sunday, Nov 6, at 4 p.m. All are invited to attend, especially the youth to volunteer as active participants for parts of the Mass, as altar servers, lectors, gift bearers, etc.
HERNANDO/SOUTHAVEN parish mission at Holy Spirit and Christ the King parishes, Nov. 13-15 beginning with dinner at 6 p.m. The talks will be from 7 – 8 p.m. Father John Van den Hengel, SCJ, a theologian from Ontario, Canada, will be the speaker. The mission is for parishioners from Hernando Holy Spirit, Holly Springs St. Joseph, Olive Branch Queen of Peace, Robinsonville Good Shepherd, Senatobia St. Gregory and Southaven Christ the King.
Holy Spirit will host the sessions in English and Father Zigniew Morawiec, SCJ, will present the talks in Spanish at Christ the King. Childcare will be available.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, blessing of veterans at all Masses Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13. Veterans are encouraged to attend and wear something to indicate their branch of military service.
– Ladies Association’s frozen casserole sale, Saturday, Nov. 19. Details: Cil Johnson, 662-420-9875.
JACKSON – St. Peter Cathedral Fall Gala, Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson. Tickets are $60 per person, $100 per couple. Event includes, food, cocktails, a silent action, live entertainment and a 50/50 pot raffle. Proceeds benefit rectory updates and repairs. Details: Traci Avalon, 601-969-3125.
MADISON St. Joseph School, open house, Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ladies Auxiliary’s annual “Make It, Bake It, Fake It” fund-raiser auction, Sunday, Nov. 6.
MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, annual Variety Show, Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m.
– Sale of memorial bricks at $100, each can have up to three lines. Orders deadline is Oct. 31. Details: Kathy in the parish office.
MOUND BAYOU St. Gabriel Mercy Center, Harvest Festival, Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Music by Joe Garcia from Rosedale, Delta Boutique, the Thrift Store and the Christmas Store will be open. The Franciscan Sisters are selling raffle tickets, $1 each/10 a book. Details: 662-741-3255.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, rosary procession, Sunday, Nov. 6, beginning at 2 p.m. at Old Catholic Plot 1 at the Natchez Trace Cemetery.
OLIVE BRANCH Queen of Peace Parish, Fall Fun Fest Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PEARL St. Jude Parish, special Mass of Remembrance, Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. Those who have lost a close family member in the past year call the parish office to give their name.
– Chili Cook-off, Saturday, Nov. 12. Deadline to register is Nov. 7.
– Parishioners are encouraged to participate in the Christmas “Box of Joy” which will be sent to Haiti, Guatemala or the Dominican Republic. Boxes need to be returned between Nov. 6-13 to the parish hall.

‘Vintage Hollywood’
JONESTOWN The Jonestown Family Center and the Spring Initiative are sponsoring “The Delta Ball: Vintage Hollywood,” Saturday, Nov. 12, from 7 – 11 p.m. Tickets are $75 each. Judge Joe Brown of the television show “Judge Joe Brown” will be the master of ceremony. Details: 662-358-4335.

In Memoriam
CHICAGO, Ill. – Brother Robert (Bob) McGovern, CFC, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, in Chicago. He was 72 years old. Brother McGovern served at Holy Child School in Canton from 1998-2001. He also was part of the Thea Bowman Spirituality Center.

Save the date
MADISON – Matthew Kelly will come to the Jackson area on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Madison Central High School Auditorium. The facility seats 1,000 people. Look for more details in upcoming Mississippi Catholic editions.

Holy Ghost offers Women’s retreat

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JACKSON — Holy Ghost Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Women’s Retreat Saturday, October 15th from 8:30 to 3:00 in the Family Life Center at 1151 Cloister Street, Jackson The theme is God’s Love…Empowering the MIND/BODY/SPIRIT.

  • Keynote Address by Mary Louise Jones of St. Richard’s Church- “Martha and Mary” Luke 10:38-42.
  • Team Building Icebreaker- “Let’s Make a Deal” Ephesians 4:16.
  • Kimberly M. Taylor, Educator and Motivational Trainer from Atlanta will present “In the Meantime” Romans 8:28.
  • Sharon Nettles, Early Learning Specialist will lead activity with demonstration “A Recipe for Disaster” Exodus 23:19.
  • Regina Lacking, LMSW will answer the question -Compassion Fatigue: “What does that have to do with me? Psalms 55:6.
  • Sandra Cole-Rice will guide physical activity- “Stress Management” Matthew 6:34.
  • Short Sessions on Trauma and Medicaid will be made by guests. Continental Breakfast and Lunch is included. The cost to attend is $30.00.  Door Prizes, Vendor displays by Deluxe Jewelry, Avon, and Mary Kay will be available.  Each HGLA is encouraged to invite at least one friend to come to our Retreat!!! For planning purposes, RSVP by October 10th. Call Chunda Longino at 601-209-2253 or Nancy Johnson at 601-605-4184.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
BROOKSVILLE The Dwelling Place, The Rise of the Phoenix: Healing of Abuse, Sept. 29-Oct. 2. A retreat for those who have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Cost is $180. Details: 662-738-5348
GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, “Following Christ Journey, a seven-week class on Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 15, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the parish hall.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, mission, Oct. 3-4 at 6:30 p.m. Theme will be “Mary, Our Mother.”
– Seven-week series, “Discovering Christ,” Thursdays until Oct. 27, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Includes a retreat on Saturday, Oct. 15. Free child care will be provided for children up to age 12. Details: stfrancismadisonchristlife.org or the parish office, 601-856-5556.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, 24-week Bible Timeline  series, a journey from Genesis to the Book of Revelation, Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Details: Karen Verucchi, 601-870-5388.

PARISH, SCHOOL & FAMILY EVENTS
AMORY CHANGE Amory yard sale, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, at the Hwy 25 entrance to the Amory Golf Club. See Sister Mary Chris Fellerhoff if you have yard sale items to donate for the sale. Read the flyers and sign-up sheets at the entrance to the church.
BATESVILLE St. Mary Parish, rummage sale, Saturday, Oct. 8, beginning at 7 a.m. in the parish center. Donations can be taken to the parish center.
CAMDEN Sacred Heart Parish, annual Harvest Festival, Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Activities include music, games, a talent show, and a flea market. Details: Linda McMurtry, 601-951-9226.
CLARKSDALE – St. Elizabeth Parish fair, Tuesday, Sept. 20. Volunteers needed. The spaghetti dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Details: Lisa Chicorelli, 662-645-0398.
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, volunteers needed to help built a Habitat House, Saturday, Oct. 8. Details: parish office, 662-846-6273.
COLUMBUS “Celebrating the life and art of Eugenia Summer,” a member of Annunciation Parish for 70 years. Art exhibit until Sept. 29, reception on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Mississippi University for Women Gallery. Free and open to the public.
– “Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati” is a new regional outreach ministry for Catholic graduate students, recent alumni and young professionals in Columbus, Starkville and West Point. Activities began in September. Details: Erica Unz, erica@ericaunz.com.
CORINTH St. James Parish, mission beginning Sunday Oct. 2, at Mass. Redemptorist priests Fathers Patrick Keys and Matthew Bonk will lead the mission. The mission will end on Wednesday with a special liturgy.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, GermanFest, Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Advance meal tickets are $6. Details: parish office, 601-856-2054.
GREENVILLE St Joseph Parish fair, Tuesday, Sept 20, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fun, food (homemade spaghetti and meatballs, $10 plate), and fellowship. Details: Missi Blackstock, 662-378-9711.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, fall fish fry, Friday, Sept. 23, from 4 – 8 p.m. Plates are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Open to the public. Eat in or take out.
JACKSON Sunday, Sept. 25, campus ministry Mass, 6 p.m.
– Cathedral Fall Gala, Saturday, Nov. 12. Proceeds benefit rectory updates and repairs.
JACKSON St. Dominic’s Hospital annual Senior Wellness Fest, Friday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. – noon at the Mississippi Trade Mart. Details: 601-200-6698.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish, six yoga classes began on Friday, Sept. 16, from 9 – 10 a.m. in the Chichester Room. Cost is $50. Details: Claudia Addison, claudiaaddison@mac.com, 601-594-3937.
– Evening with Mary, Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6 – 8 p.m. A night for women to come together for prayer and reflection in a Marian atmosphere. Guest speaker is Joni Tyler. Details: Susan Cox, 601-366-2335.
JACKSON Christ the King Parish Senior Swingers pilgrimage/tour to Eureka Springs, Ark., to see the Passion Play of Jesus, Oct. 10-12. Details: Genevieve Feyen, 601-373-4463.
JACKSON Mission Mississippi annual Racial Reconciliation Celebration, Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Convention Complex. The event includes a summit, which begins at 9 a.m. lunch and Next Steps Workshops. Individual tickets are $150. Details: 601-353-6477, www.missionmississippi.org.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, pet blessing, Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. in the court yard.
– Installation of Father Albeenreddy Vatti as pastor by Bishop Joseph Kopacz and celebration of the feast of St. Francis, Sunday, Oct. 9, at the 10:30 a.m. followed by “Taste of St. Francis,” celebrating the many cultures of the parish family.
MADISON St. Joseph School’s open house, Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Details: Kristi Garrard, 601-898-4812.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, celebration of the fourth anniversary of the dedication of the O’Connor Family Life Center, Saturday, Sept. 24, Mass at 5 p.m. followed by a banquet and speaker. Special guests will be the Cathedral class of 1966.
– Assumption Parish Altar Society annual casserole sale is going now until Sept. 30. Cost are $7 (3”x 5”) pan and $12 (8”x5”) pan. Details: parish office, 601-442-7250.
SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, Life Chain, a  prayer event for an end to abortion, Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 – 3 p.m. Details: Barbara Dean, 901-486-6470.
TUPELO St. James Parish, annual fair, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Spaghetti supper, $12 per plate; take out and eat in. Fair booths open at 6 p.m.
– Donations are needed to pay for a four-day Cursillo-type retreat for Hispanic parishioners. Organizers also need snack foods and canned drinks. Donations can be taken to the office or call 662-842-4881.
175th anniversary
NEW ORLEANS – The Sisters of the Holy Family will celebrate their 175th anniversary with a special Mass honoring their foundress, Venerable Mere Henriette Delille, on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. at the motherhouse, 6901 Chef Menteur Blvd. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be the main celebrant.

Rosaries needed
KERALA, India – Request for readers to send rosaries for needy people in India. Send donations to Father Paul Cruz, Kottiyam P.O. Kollam 691 571, Kerala, India.

Save the Date:
Matthew Kelly to speak
Catholic author and speaker Matthew Kelly will come to the Diocese of Jackson on March 11, 2017. Kelly is best known for his books “The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic” and “Rediscovering Catholicism.” He is also a leading speaker on evangelization and Catholic outreach. Organizers are still locating a venue and working out the costs and logistics for the day-long presentation.
He is also the founder of The Dynamic Catholic Institute, a Cincinnati based non-profit organization whose mission is to re-energize the Catholic Church in America by developing world-class resources that inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism. Additional details will be published in upcoming editions of Mississippi Catholic.