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Tupelo St. James celebrates centennial, follows Camino de Santiago

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TUPELO – On July 9, 1914, then Bishop John Gunn dedicated St. James the Apostle church. In July, 2014, hundreds of parishioners, many descendants of founding families, gathered to celebrate 100 years of faith.
The parish organized a weekend of activities, starting on Friday, July 25, the feast of St. James the Major, with a pilgrimage meant to mimic the Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, a famous pilgrim’s trail in Spain. Parishioners boarded a bus to Chickasaw Village and walked back into town praying and singing.
Bishop Joseph Kopacz celebrated two of the weekend Masses which drew almost 700 people. The parish has been served by traveling priests, Benedictines and diocesan priests since its founding.
“We are very thankful for all who helped with our celebration of our patron saint, James the Apostle, and our parish’s 100th anniversary. Bishop Kopacz mentioned to me how pleased he was with the two liturgies he celebrated with us over the weekend,” wrote Father Lincoln Dall, pastor, in the bulletin.
“There are so many people to thank, that the list of names would be endless. But we thank those on the 100th anniversary committee, led by Christi Houin. We thank those who were in special roles in our liturgies last weekend: our wonderful musicians, the liturgy committee, and the lectors who provided us the readings in different languages. Raquel Thompson and the kitchen team; and those who planned the pilgrimage walk did a fantastic job. The Apostle James would be proud of the celebration we had in his honor.  Thanks to all who attended our festivities this past weekend,” he added.
In the mid 1800s, Irish immigrants founded the community when they settled in the area once most-likely trekked by Hernando deSoto and his company in the 16th century. Descendants of those early Irish families are still there while new immigrants from Mexico and Central America are also now members of a vibrant Catholic community there.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • BATESVILLE St. Mary Parish, class on the sacraments at Clarksdale St. Elizabeth Parish once a month, beginning Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Contact St. Mary Parish, (662)563-2273.
  • MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, summer adult class, “How to explain the Mass,” Sunday, Aug. 31, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center lounge.
  • McCOMB Women’s luncheon for Chatawa St. Teresa and Magnolia St. James Parishes, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. in Liguori Hall.
  • SOUTHAVEN Breakfast, prayer and fellowship for men 18 and older, Saturday, Aug. 9, 7 – 8:30 a.m. and every second Saturday of each month, at the Social Hall. RSVP: food4thejourney4men@gmail.com. Details: Ted Schreck, 901-833-3663.

MASS AND LITURGY CHANGES

  • BATESVILLE St. Mary Parish Installation of the stained glass windows should begin this month
  • CHATAWA St. Teresa Masses on Tuesday-Friday moves to11:15 a.m. Saturday Mass remains at 5 p.m.
  • COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, blessing of the newly refurbished chapel of the Annunciation, Friday, August 15, following 5:30 p.m. Mass for the Feast of the Assumption.
  • McCOMB St. Alphonsus Parish’s Wednesday Mass moves to 12:10 p.m.

PARISH AND FAMILY EVENTS

  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish Knights of Columbus family night, Wednesday, Aug. 13. Bocce, bingo and dinner. Contact Brady Pate, 662-721-0198.
  • MAGNOLIA St. James, welcome party for Father Suresh Reddy, Sunday, Aug. 10, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, lists of school supplies for underprivileged students in Canton available in the back of the church. Supplies due Aug. 10.
  • Parish-wide sign up days for new volunteers, Sundays, Aug. 10 and Aug. 17.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Francis parishes friars do not have a cook. Volunteers willing to prepare and deliver a meal once a month at noon contact the parish office.
  • MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish seeks volunteer catechists and leaders to teach youth from Pre-K through 12th grade. Contact: Mary Catherine George 601-856-5556.
  • SOUTHAVEN The Knights of Columbus, “Best Books in Town” coupon books for sale in the gathering space, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10.
  • TUPELO St. James Parish organizational meeting for potential volunteers to prepare and maintain the church for services. Wednesday, August 20, 6:30 p.m., in the church. Details: Kris Ivancic 601-791-9643

CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS NEW MINISTRY
MOUND BAYOU St. Gabriel Center welcomes three Franciscan Sisters – Mary Beth Kornely, who served as parish secretary at Greenwood St. Francis Parish for 10 years, Jude Ann Stratman, and Monica Mary DeQuardo – who will be living in Mound Bayou beginning mid-August. They will continue the mission first established by the Sisters of Mercy at St. Gabriel.
Sister Charlotte LeBoeuf of the Marianites of Holy Cross, serves the Hispanic community of the parishes.

JUBILEE
080814burkhart OLDENBURG, Ind. – Sister André Burkhart, OSF, is celebrating her 60th year as a Sister of St. Francis, Oldenburg. Much of her ministry years were in the inner city of Cincinnati, Ohio, and in Meridian.
Sister Burkhart served as pastoral associate at St. Patrick and St. Joseph parishes for 11 years. During that time she was responsible for the beginning of the city-wide interfaith Way of the Cross on Good Friday. Sister Andre’ retired from active ministry in July 2011 and now resides at the Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse in Oldenburg, Ind.

Workshop puts RCIA into action

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MADISON – More than 50 Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) leaders from across the diocese joined Msgr. Michael Clay for a workshop Saturday, June 28, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Msgr. Clay is a priest of the Diocese of Raleigh and currently the Chair of the Pastoral Studies Department at The Catholic University of America in Washington. For more than 25 years he has led workshops throughout the U.S. and Canada on the implementation of the RCIA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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His doctoral studies focused on the adaptations of the rite for rural and small-town parishes and his book, “A Harvest for God,” is considered a primer for anyone interested in implementing the rite successfully in these settings. In addition to lectures, Msgr. Clay had participants role-play different parts of the RCIA process. (Photos by Fabvienen Taylor) 071114rcia02

 

Parishes celebrate Corpus Christi

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McCOMB – Father Brian Kaskie, pastor of St. Alphonsus Parish, leads a Eucharistic procession in celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi Sunday, June 21. Bishop Joseph Kopacz invited all parishes to host adoration and/or a procession to commemorate this feast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STARKVILLE – Father Lenin Vargas, at right, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, raises the monstrance during Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. (Photos by Renee McCartney and Tomasz Haupt)

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines, seventh annual “Speak Lord, I’m Listening” retreat for men and women using the exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Friday-Sunday, July 25-27, led by Father Bill Henry, pastor of Greenville St. Joseph Parish.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, men’s retreat, Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at a local hunting camp. Cost is $20. Information is forthcoming.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica Parish concert of the Mississippi chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Wednesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. conducted by Dr. Mack Wilberg, conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Director’s Chorus is made up of music teachers and church musicians from Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama and Arkansas. The concert is free. Details:  John Flanery, 601-434-1977, john.flanery@usm.edu.
  • JACKSON  Mass in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Sunday, July 20, at 7 p.m. at the Carmelite Monastery chapel, 2155 Terry Road. A reception will follow.
  • JACKSON Now is the time to send applications in for the upcoming Cursillos. Dates are Oct. 9-12, (Men’s Cursillo) and Oct. 23-26, (Ladies Cursillo). Both weekends will be held at Duncan Gray Camp in Canton. Details: Sue Anne Booth, 601-969-1880, sueanne.booth@jacksondiocese.org or Susan Doolittle, skj0903@comcast.net.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary, Old Testament course on Mondays from 3 – 5 p.m. in the parish hall. This eight-week course began on July 7 and is being taught by Sister Michele Doyle. The cost is $20 per person.

PARISH AND COMMUNITY

  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis of Assisi Parish, volunteers are needed to mow the church lawn during the month of July. To volunteer, sign up in the narthex or call the parish office, 662-728-7509.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish vacation Bible school, “A Wilderness Adventure Through the Sacraments: Jesus in my Heart,” July 14-17, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the parish hall. Details: Mary Ann, 662-335-5251.
  • GREENWOOD St. Francis of Assisi Parish fundraiser draw down and Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 29, on the school grounds. Top prize is $4,000, with other prizes given out during the event. Tickets are $50.
  • HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish annual Fall Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Volunteers and donations are needed. Details: Barbara Smith, 662-233-4833, 901-412-8102.
  • – Donations for the annual “Dress-A-Child” program will be taken on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish, presentation to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer, Sunday, July 20, at 2:30 p.m. in Foley Hall. Parishioner and retired journalist Bill Minor will reflect on the events of that year.
  • MADISON St. Joseph School Booster Club’s Bruin Burn 5K run/walk and one mile fun run, Saturday, July 19, beginning at 7 a.m. at St. Anthony School. To register visit racesonline.com (search Bruin Burn) or St. Joseph School office, or email Dara Bariola, dara.bariola@healthy-miss.org.
  • MERIDIAN St. Joseph Parish rummage sale, Saturday, July 12, from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. All donations will be accepted Friday, July 11, after 5 p.m. at St. Joseph. No clothes or shoes. Details: Juan Carlos Garcia, 310-344-5754.
  • – St. Patrick Parish, reception for Father Suresh on Sunday, July 20, at 12:15 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Father Suresh has been assigned to Chatawa St. Teresa of Avila Parish and St. James Mission in Magnolia.
  • – Make-up days to register for the 2014-15 St. Patrick School year, July 16- 17, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Details: 601-482-6044, stpatrickcatholicschool.org.
  • – “Stuff the Bus,” Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Dumont Plaza. Parishioners are encouraged to donate school supplies, new or gently used uniforms and/or money. Details: United Way of East Mississippi, 601-693-2732.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary and Assumption parishes blood drive, Monday, July 28, from noon – 6 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 613 Main Street. Register  online, savinglives@bloodhero.com or call the parish office, 601-445-5616.
  • – St. Mary Parish CYO is collecting children’s books through Tuesday, July 15, for pediatric patients at Natchez Regional Medical Center, Natchez Community Hospital, and Blair Batson Children’s Hospital. Place donations in the box at the entrance of the church.
  • – St. Mary adult Sunday school study of Ralph Martin’s “The Fulfillment of All Desire” begins in August at 8:30 a.m. Details: Karen  Verucchi, 601-870-5388, Kverucchi@yahoo.com.
  • OLIVE BRANCH Bishop Joseph Kopacz visits Queen of Peace Parish on Saturday, July 12. Will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. followed by a reception.
  • OXFORD St. John vacation Bible school, “Weird Animals – Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind,” July 22-25, from 9 – 11 a.m. for children four-years-old – incoming fourth graders. Cost is $10 per child with a maximum of $20 per family. Adult and youth volunteers are needed. Register after Mass on July 13 and 20 or at the office. Details: Ginny Scott, 662-317-9045.
  • SOUTHAVEN Bishop Joseph Kopacz visits Christ the King Parish on Sunday, July 13. Will celebrate the 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses. A reception will follow.
  • – Breakfast, prayer and fellowship for all men of the parish 18 and older, Saturday, July 13, from 7 – 8:30 a.m. (2nd Saturday of each month) at the Social Hall. RSVP by email to: food4thejourney4men@gmail.com. Details: Ted Schreck, 901-833-3663.
  • TUPELO St. James Parish celebration of the feast of St James and its 100th anniversary, Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27. Bishop Joseph Kopacz will join the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. A potluck will follow.
  • – Annual five-mile pilgrimage walk along the Natchez Trace. Meet at 8 a.m. at the church’s parking lot.  This event is on the same weekend that many pilgrims flock to St. James’s final resting place in Galicia, Spain.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, Bishop Joseph Kopacz will celebrate the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 20. A luncheon will follow. Meats will be provided but each family is asked to bring a dish. Details: Katie Hornback, 662-746-3796, 662-571-5448 (cell).
  • – A new Mass is being celebrated on Sundays at 8 a.m. Details: Peggy Moore, 662-571-8070.

Drawdown benefits parish trust

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Benefit participants silent auction featured more than 100 items. Above, Father Joe Tonos, pastor, welcomes.  (Photo by Gene Buglewicz)

Benefit participants silent auction featured more than 100 items. Above, Father Joe Tonos, pastor, welcomes.  (Photo by Gene Buglewicz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OXFORD – More than 500 people gathered at St. John the Evangelist Parish Friday, May 16, for the annual drawdown to benefit the Clayton Steven Trust. The trust, founded in memory of Steven, an Ole Miss student who died in a car accident, provides assistance to the needy in the Oxford-Lafayette County community including food vouchers, medical assistance, groceries and utility payments.

Father Joe Tonos welcomes guests to the drawdown.

The fund has recently been used to pay for full-term stays in Haven House, a facility for recovering addicts. The evening included a silent auction, $10,000 drawdown and “wine pull.” Proceeds of $43,000 were reaised for the trust.  To support this trust or get more information on parish trusts contact the Catholic Foundation, (601)969-1880.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Bible study, “Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother,” Tuesdays, at 10 a.m. in Heritage Hall (old church). Details: Parish office, 601-856-2054.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish, book study on Pope Francis’s encyclical, Evangelii Gaudium, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Wednesdays, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. until July 16. Details: George Evans, facilitator, 601-366-2335.
  • MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Sunday adult education summer session, “How to explain the Mass,”  June 29, July 27, and Aug. 31, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center.
  • OXFORD St. John Parish, women’s retreat on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, in the parish center. Register by email to Mary Kate Whelan, Marykatewhelan@gmail.com.

PARISH AND COMMUNITY

  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis Parish, VBS, Tuesday, July 1, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for children ages four to fourth grade. Older students are asked to volunteer.
  • CAMDEN Sacred Heart Parish, swimming classes on Saturdays, 8 – 10 a.m. Details: Bernard Cheeks, 601-942-6176.
  •  – Summer program, Session II, July 7-25. Will focus on building skills that will help children to be confident and emotionally stable adults.
  • CANTON Holy Child Jesus, picnic on Sunday, June 29, following the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Bring a dish, beverage, friend or inactive member.
  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish Mother’s Morning Out program begins in mid-August on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. – noon. To register contact Leah Ferretti, 662-207-8500. Donations of good used toys, rockers, child table, playground equipment etc., are welcome.
  • CORINTH St. James Parish online prayer ministry through has changed the email address to stjamesprayernetwork@comcast.net. Those who were accidently dropped off the list or would to like to participate in this ministry should email the above address.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish blood drive, Sunday, June 29, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the parish hall.
  • – Youth bake sale, Sunday, July 13, after all Masses. Rosary Fish vehicle decals will also be available for purchase for $6 each. All proceeds benefit the summer youth trip.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph vacation Bible school,   July 14-17, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the parish hall. Details: Mary Ann, 662-335-5251.
  • – St. Monica Ministry of Hope (prison ministry) is seeking donations to purchase Bibles for their ministry. Details: Sandra Cirilli, 662-820-0757.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish Independence Day celebration, Sunday, June 29, beginning at 6 p.m. on the football field. The Knights of Columbus will sell food, soft drinks, and snow cones. Patrick Harkins will provide entertainment and Bobby Moorehead and the pyrotechnic crew will be in charge of the fireworks.
  • – Meet ‘n’ Greet for Biking for Babies, hosted by the Knights of Columbus and Pro-Life Mississippi, Sunday, July 13, at 6 p.m. at the parish.
  • –  Mother’s Morning Out summer program, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Details: Rebekah Johnson, 601-506-0862, mrs.rbjohnson@gmail.com.
  • JACKSON Called to Protect for Youth workshops on Friday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. – noon at MadisonSt. Joseph High School, Fine Arts Building and on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Tupelo St. James Parish, Shelton Hall. It will be presented by Audrey Oliver, J.D., Safety Analyst with Praesidium. The workshop is for individuals responsible for the training and implementation of the Called to Protect Youth Program.
  • Details: Vickie Carollo, 601-960-8471, vickie.carollo@jacksondiocese.org.
  • MADISON St. Joseph School Parent Association used-uniform sale, Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the library. Details: Paula Morgan, 601-573-1244, henryandpaula@bellsouth.net.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish, kitchen clean up day and training, June 28,  beginning at 1 p.m.
  • SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish cookout, Sunday, June 29, at 6 p.m.
  • – Save the dates: potlucks on Sunday, July 27, and Aug. 24, at noon.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, Bishop Joseph Kopacz visit on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20.

New Saltillo structure blessed

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By Maureen Smith
SALTILLO – Bishop Joseph Kopacz blessed the newly finished St. Thomas Aquinas chapel building on a rainy Sunday evening, June 1. Almost 100 people packed into the small concrete-block structure for the celebration and pot luck dinner following.
St. Thomas Aquinas mission falls under the care of Tupelo St. James Parish. The original mission church was built in 1921. It sits near the only Catholic cemetery in that part of the state.
The community it serves is mostly descended from one large Irish Catholic family, the Barretts. The parish hall still has a family photo history posted on a bulletin board. Bishop Kopacz visited with some of the Barrett descendants during the blessing and dinner.
Marco López, an immigrant from Mexico, presented the parish with an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Mexico, which the bishop also blessed.
The original mission church building burned in 2009 at the hands of an arsonist.
The community raised their own money and put in their own labor to rebuild a structure that can serve as a chapel or multipurpose building.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, Eucharistic adoration, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon. Call 662-846-6273, to sign up for a time slot.
  • GRENADA St. Peter Parish, Holy hour, 6 p.m., Sunday, June 22, feast of Corpus Christi.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, 40 hours of adoration beginning Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m. – Saturday, June 21, at 11 a.m., closing with Benediction.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, adoration, Friday, June 20, 1 – 6 p.m.
  • – St. Francis Parish, adoration, Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. closing with Benediction.
  • IUKA St. Mary Parish, Mass, Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m., followed by a presentation on Father Lincoln Dall’s trip to northern Spain along “The Way.”
  • MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Sunday adult education summer session, “How to explain the Mass,” June 29, July 27, and Aug. 31, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center.
  • NEW ORLEANS St. Matthew the Apostle in River Ridge, Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) annual Day of Refreshment for Women, Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Let Everything that Has Breath Praise the Lord.” Register online, www.ccrno.org, by Wednesday, June 25, to reserve a lunch. On-site registrations are accepted but no lunch is guaranteed. Details: 504-828-1368, www.ccrno.org.
  • OXFORD St. John Parish, women’s retreat on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, in the parish center. Register by email to Mary Kate Whelan, Marykatewhelan@gmail.com.
  • – The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Beginners and experts are welcome and needed. Details: Terry at the church office, 662-234-6073.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the parish office.

PARISH AND COMMUNITY

  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis Parish, VBS, Tuesday, July 1, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for children ages four to fourth grade. Older students are asked to volunteer.
  • CAMDEN Sacred Heart Parish, swimming classes on Saturdays, 8 – 10 a.m. Details: Bernard Cheeks, 601-942-6176.
  • – Mass to honor Sacred Heart’s graduates, 9 a.m. Sunday June 29.
  • CANTON Holy Child Jesus, picnic on June 29, following the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Bring a dish, beverage, friend or inactive member.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, Mass on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. during summer. Will return to 8:15 a.m. in August when school resumes.
  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories, Natural Family Planning introductory session on Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. Led by Valerie Antici, family nurse practitioner. To register call Antici, 601-597-6560.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, VBS, July 14-17, 5:30 – 8 p.m. at St. Joseph School.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, fish dinner on Thursday, June 19, from 5 – 8:30 p.m. on the parish grounds. Fish dinner is $8, fish tacos, $3 each.
  • – Blood drive, Monday, June 23, from 2:30 – 7 p.m. in the parish center.
  • MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ladies in Faith Together (LIFT), meets at the Mosaic Shop on Wednesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Bring a snack to share. Details: Melissa Smalley, 601-209-4724, mjs0406@aol.com.
  • SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, men’s breakfast, prayer and fellowship Saturday, June 14, from 7 – 8:30 a.m. (2nd Saturday of each month) in the social hall. RSVP by email to food4thejourney4men@gmail.com. Details: Ted Schreck, 901-833-3663.
  • – Kids’ Music Camp, June 23-26, from 9 a.m. – noon for instrumentalists who are in eighth grade and high school and to singers who are in fourth grade through high school. The group will sing and play at the Sacred Heart Mass on Friday, June 27.
  • TUPELO Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive, Friday and Saturday, June 20-21. To volunteer, call Bill Anderson, 662-322-7726, or Ed Ivancic, 662-842-4312.

CELEBRATIONS

  • FLOWOOD St. Paul Parish, Father’s Day brunch, Sunday, June 15, after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Free for fathers, a nominal donations for all others.
  • MERIDIAN St. Joseph School/Parish homecoming Mass and dinner, Friday, June 27, at 6 p.m., in conjunction with the 40th annual Meridianites convention and picnic.
  • SHAW St. Francis Parish, cookout on Sunday, June 29, at 6 p.m.
  • SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, feast of the Sacred Heart Mass, Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon at the Social Hall. All members of all the parishes and ministries of the Mississippi Priests of the Sacred Heart are welcome.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • CAMDEN Sacred Heart, Pentecost revival, Monday and Tuesday June 9-10, at 7 p.m. Guest preachers: Minister Stephanie Monroe from Tabernacle of God, Leakeville, Miss. and Father Darrell Kelly, pastor of Jackson Holy Ghost Parish.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, pray before picture of Mary in the sanctuary which has a special blessing from Pope Francis. Will be on display until June 7.
  • JACKSON – St. Richard Parish Bereavement Support Group, Thursday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mercy Room. Sister Paulinus Oakes will talk on “When Grief Won’t Go Away.” Details: Cathy Reynolds, 601-750-8224; Nancy McGhee, 601-942-2078.
    – Five-week book study on Pope Francis’s encyclical, Evangelii Gaudium, “The Joy of the Gospel,” beginning Wednesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. Details: George Evans, facilitator, 601-366-2335.
  • SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, retreat day in Spanish “Answering the Spirit: in the Soul, in Church and in the World,” Sunday-Tuesday, June 8-10, from  7 – 9 p.m. Father Bruce Nieli, Paulist evangelist, presenter.

 

PARISH & COMMUNITY

  • CAMDEN Sacred Heart, pre-Pentecost celebration, Sunday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m.
  • – Summer program begins June 2, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for children and youth ages six-14. First session is designed to prepare students for the next school year and session II will focus on human development.
  • CLARKSDALE Immaculate Conception Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale, Saturday, June 7. Details: Lydia Williams, 662-313-4801.
  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, fellowship luncheon, Tuesday, June 10, at 11:30 a.m. at Crave.
  • COLUMBUS Annunciation School, Pentecost Food Fest, Sunday, June 8, beginning at 5 p.m. in the church parking lot.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart, parish picnic, Sunday, June 8, feast of Pentecost, at 1 p.m. Bring your own dinner. A health fair will begin after the 9 a.m. Mass.
    – Father’s Day dinner and reception for the sisters, Sunday, June 15, after the 9 a.m. Mass.
    – Steve Azar Delta Soul Celebrity Golf and Charity Event, Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, at the Greenville Golf and Country Club. The beneficiaries include St. Joseph Catholic Schools, the Greenville Arts Council, Delta State University and the Delta Music Institute, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County.
  • HERNANDO Holy Spirit, parish picnic with games, Sunday, June 8, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Each family asked to bring a large picnic dish.
  • JACKSON St. Peter, Pentecost celebration, Sunday, June 8, bilingual Mass at 10:30 a.m., followed by a ministry fair and festival until 2 p.m. Music, dancing, games, food and prizes.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish, Pentecost celebration, Saturday, June 7, at 6 p.m. in Foley Hall. Bring a traditional dish.
    – Mother’s Morning Out summer program, two days a week, begins Tuesday, June 3, from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Details: Rebekah Johnson, 601-506-0862, mrs.rbjohnson@gmail.com.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, annual picnic, Saturday, June 7, at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center and Memorial Park. Bring blankets and/or chairs. There will be a Space Slide for the kids.
    – Assumption Parish, reception for the jubilee celebration of Father David O’Connor, Sunday, June 15, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, during Father’s Day brunch.
    – Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of the 50th anniversary of ordination of Father David O’Connor, Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. followed by a reception in the Family Life Center.
  • PEARL St. Jude, Pentecost International food festival, Saturday, June 7. Potluck dinner served on the church grounds following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Bring a dish to share that represents your ethnic heritage.

 

CELEBRATIONS

  • COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of the 25th anniversary of ordination of Father Robert Dore, pastor, Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. followed by a reception at Lion Hills, 2331 Military Road. If planning to attend, email to annunchr@bellsouth.net, or call 662-328-2927 ext 11.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, Spring Fling Dance and Social, Saturday, June 7, 8 p.m. – midnight. Tickets are $15. Proceeds will benefit local charities.
    Child care provided for infant through nine-years-old by parish youth. Cost is $10 per hour per child, $15 per hour for two children per family, $20 per hour for three children per family.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph, Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of the 60th anniversary of ordination of Father Frank Corcoran, Monday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the parish center.  Details: St. Joseph Church at 662-335-5251.
  • MADISON St. Francis, Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of the 50th anniversary of ordination of Father Michael Flannery, Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the Family Life Center.