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Right to Life monument added to Natchez prayer garden

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NATCHEZ – Workers place a prayer bench dedicated to ‘right to life’ in the Bishop’s Prayer Garden at St. Mary Basilica, on Thursday, May 22.  The project is the result of two years of discussions and planning. Brookhaven Monument Staff, owned by David Pace, created the bench, using grey granite to match the stone covering Bishop John Joseph Chanche’s grave. Bishop Chanche is the first bishop in the diocese. Amber Case designed the monument. (Photo by Mike Murphy)

Scout refurbishes grotto

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By LaJuan Tallo
Senatobia – The grotto at St. Gregory Parish recently got a facelift thanks to the efforts of one of the church’s young members. L. Meng, a student at Senatobia High School, chose to refurbish the church’s grotto as his Eagle Scout project.
Meng got in touch with Meri Smith of Senatobia, who helped him design the new layout. In order to raise money for the project, he held a garage sale in the church’s fellowship hall and also presented his project to the local council of the Knights of Columbus, who donated money.
With the help of fellow scouts, his family and members of St. Gregory’s, the project was completed on May 3.  Father Gregory Schill, SCJ, who serves as one of the priests for St. Gregory’s, held a rededication and blessing of the Grotto on May 20.
Meng began his scouting career at age 11. He is a member of Troop 478 in Batesville and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, which is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. He is a Life Scout and a patrol leader in the scouts.
He is the son of Greg and Leanne Meng of Senatobia. “Lyndon is more than proud of his project, not only because of the accomplishment, but also because of the beauty it brings to his church,” his mother said.
For photos of the grotto and rededication, visit St. Gregory’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StGregorySenatobia.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

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BROOKHAVEN St. Francis, “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One-of a Kind,” June 8-12, from 6 – 8:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. each evening.

CORINTH St. James, July 8-10, from 9 – noon.

CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth, “Safari: Where kids explore the nature of God,” June 16-20. Details: Wendy Gordon, 662-645-4077, wendyfgordon@yahoo.com.

GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, Monday-Wednesday, June 16-18. Details: Karen Worrell, 601-672-5817, kworrellcre@hotmail.com.

HERNANDO Holy Spirit, June 9-13, for Pre-K to fifth grade. Monday-Thursday from 9 am – noon and on Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Parents and family are invited to join in the picnic on Friday. Details: Katherine Carroll, 662-429-2896.

GREENVILLE Sacred Heart, June 16-20, from 8 a.m. – noon.

GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monday-Thursday, June 16-19, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tutoring available until 2 p.m. for children five-years-old through fourth grade.

GREENWOOD St. Francis, “Discovery Zone V,” June 23-26, from 9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. for children five -13.

HERNANDO Holy Spirit, “Strange Animals,” June 9-13, from 9 a.m. – noon and on Friday from 9 a.m. -1 p.m., for Pre-K through fifth graders. Details: Katherine Carroll, 662-429-2896.

JACKSON St. Richard, “Son Treasure Island,” June 2-6 from 9 a.m. – noon.

JACKSON St. Therese, “Circus of the Stars,” June 16-20, from 8 a.m. – noon. Details: Betsy Carraway, 601-857-2252, betsycarraway@att.net.

MADISON St. Francis, June 23-27, from 9 a.m. – noon for pre-K through fourth-graders. Camp Creativity will be held for fifth and sixth graders at the same time. Details: Mary Catherine George, 601-856-5556.

McCOMB St. Alphonsus, June 9-13. Registration forms are in the back of the church.

NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind,” June 2-6, from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center, for children four years and older. Fifth-graders and older are welcome as helpers. VBS Mass on Saturday, June 7, at 5 p.m. Details: Jennifer Lambuth, 601- 807-6708, jenniferlambuth@gmail.com.
– Assumption Parish, June 9-11, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Tuite Hall.

OXFORD St. John, “Weird Animals, Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind,” July 22-25, from 9 – 11 a.m. Details: Ginny Scott, 662-317-9045.

PEARL St. Jude, “Camping in God’s Creation” June 2-6, from 9 a.m. – noon for ages three years to rising fifth graders. Cost is $5 per child (maximum of $15 per family) Students from rising sixth graders – high school can volunteer.

SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, “Wilderness Escape,” Monday-Friday, June 16-20, from 6 – 8 p.m. Registration forms are at the bulletin board in the gathering space. Register by Sunday, May 18. Volunteers needed. Details: Donna Williamson, 662 342-1073, ctksdonna@aol.com.

Clarification

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In order to clarify misinformation about the status of St. Mary Parish in Jackson: No final decision has been made about the parish and discussions are ongoing. The church has structural issues with its foundation and interior. Meetings have been held and are being held with parishioners to survey options in light of these structural issues. As of now no final decision has been made concerning the future of the parish.

‘Jesus feeds’ Hernando

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HERNANDO – Earlier in May, members from all over the Hernando community gathered at First Presbyterian Church for the “Jesus Feeds” food-packaging event. First Presbyterian Church Pastor Chip Hatcher coordinated this event in conjunction with Outreach Inc. to provide high nutrition, easy-to-prepare meals for families in need. The generosity of the First Presbyterian congregation paid for all of the supplies and Sacred Heart Southern Missions (SHSM) food pantry was the designated recipient. (Photo courtesy of Laura Grisham)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, parish rosary, Sundays during May, 30 minutes before Mass, led by the Knights of Columbus.
  • OXFORD St. John, workshop for those grieving the loss of a baby, Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. – noon, facilitated by Robin Ridge, from Batesville St. Mary Parish.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish, “Living the Eucharist” retreat, Sunday, May 18, 12:30 p.m., meal followed by reflection and prayer session. Activities will be offered for ages three years – adult.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, breakfast in the courtyard followed by the rosary Sunday, May 18, 9 a.m.

PARISH & COMMUNITY

  • BOONEVILLE St. Mary, installations of Sheila Przesmicki as lay ecclesial minister of St. Francis and Iuka St. Mary parishes and Father David Szatkowski, SCJ, as sacramental minister of St. Francis, Iuka St. Mary and Corinth St. James parishes by Bishop Joseph Kopacz, Sunday, June 1, during the 11 a.m. Mass.
  • CLARKSDALE Immaculate Conception Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale, Sunday, June 1. Details: Lydia Williams, 662-313-4801.
  • COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish free financial workshop every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th Street North.
  • CORINTH St. James, installation of Linda Gunther as lay ecclesial minister of St. James Parish during Masses on Saturday and Sunday, May 31-June 1.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish special graduates’ Mass and reception, Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m.
  • JACKSON – Pro-Life Mississippi’s Annual Walk 4 Life, Saturday, May 31, beginning at 7 a.m. with registration at St. Richard Parish. Prizes awarded to top three fund-raisers. Brunch provided in Foley Hall for all walkers and workers compliments of the Knights of Columbus.
  • – Summer Mother’s Morning Out program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. beginning June 3. Details: Rebekah Johnson, 601-506-0862, rbjohnson@gmail.com.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish, free estate planning seminar, Saturday, May 17, 10 – 11:30 a.m in the parish hall. This attorney-led, seminar will provide information needed to prepare a will, including low and “no cost” alternatives, medical directives, family trusts, and other probate issues. Details: Michael Wolf, 601-420-0333.
  • SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish summer socials: cookout Sunday, June 29, at 6 p.m. Potlucks on Sundays, July 27, and Aug. 24, at noon.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary, Mass and a cookout at the home of Jimmy and Mary Sue Shipp on Sunday, June 1. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a dessert, salad or a side dish.

MAY CROWNINGS

  • AMORY St. Helen Parish, Sunday, May 18, followed by a potluck lunch. Bring a dish to share.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, Sunday, May 18, at 9:30 a.m. All religious education students and parishioners are asked to bring fresh flowers.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish, outdoor Mass on the grounds, Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. followed by supper.

CELEBRATIONS

  • CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines,  Summer Splash, Saturday, June 14, beginning at 9:15 a.m. for sixth – eighth grade girls and their mothers. Registration deadline is June 4.
  • The day will include spiritual activities, learning about the School Sisters of Notre Dame, crafts, and swimming. Cost is $6 per person. To register email Sister Clared Coyne, claredc@yahoo.com or mail to 3167 Old Hwy 51 S, Osyka, MS 39657.
  • 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 2 children per family, $20 per hour for 3 children per family.
  • MADISON St. Francis Parish, annual Cajun Fest, Sunday, May 18, noon – 4 p.m.
  • – Msgr. Michael Flannery’s 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood Mass of Thanksgiving Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the Family Life Center.
  • McCOMB St. Alphonsus Parish, Pentecost picnic,  Sunday, May 25, at Nobles Farm.
  • MERIDIAN St. Patrick Active Christian Enthusiastic Seniors annual Spring Fling, Sunday, May 18, 5 – 7 p.m. in the parish center. Details: Beth Ohnemus 601-880-3319.

HEALTH PROGRAMS

  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth School, Life Line Screenings for strokes, diabetes, heart disease and more, Wednesday, May 28. Pre-registration is required by calling 800-324-9458 or visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. For each person who registers, $10 will be donated to the school.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish, six weeks Chronic Disease Self Management Program Seminar (CDSMP), Tuesday, May 20 – June 24, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Designed for adults with chronic diseases, their amily members, friends and caregivers.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish blood drive, Thursday, Monday, June 23, from 3 – 7 p.m.
  • MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, annual blood drive, Sunday, June 1, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 9543. Details: Andy Love, 417-597-0220, AmyLoveAndrew@gmailcom.

FUND-RAISERS

  • HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish indoor yard sale, Friday, May 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donations accepted starting on Monday, May 19, at 9 a.m. Details: Barbara Wilder, 901-832-0672.
  • COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, “Change for Life, a baby bottle project” to raise funds for Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center in Columbus. Pick up a bottle and fill it up with spare change.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES’ EVENTS

  • JACKSON – Mark your calendar for Catholic Charities events this year:
  • – Bishop’s Ball, June 27.
  • – Journey of Hope Luncheon – Jackson,  Sept. 30.
  • – Journey of Hope Luncheon – Tupelo, Oct. 21.
  • – Purple Dress Run, Oct. 23.

 

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center Conference Retreat June 15-20. Father Byron Miller, CSsR, presents “Taste and See the Good Things of the Lord.” Suggested donation is $425. Scholarships are available. Details: Sister Helen Roper, 601-783-0801, retreatcenter@ssndcp.org, www.ssndcentralpacific.org.
  • JACKSON – Introductory Contemplative Prayer/Centering workshop, St. Richard Parish, Monday, May 12, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. There will be a free will offering for the day. Bring lunch, drinks and desserts will be provided. Details: Sister Therese Jacobs, 601-366-2335, jacobsbvm@gmail.com.
  • – “Supper & Substance,” Saturday, May 17, in Foley Hall. Cost is $45 per couple. Reservations are required. Details: Debbie Tubertini, 601-366-2335, ext 107, tubertini@saintrichard.com.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish, “Living the Eucharist” retreat Sunday, May 18, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a meal followed by reflection and prayer session. Activities will be offered for ages three years – adult.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary, “Mary in the Garden,” Sunday, May 18, at 9 a.m.
  • GLUCKSTADT On Sundays during May, St. Joseph  Parish Knights of Columbus will lead the rosary 30 minutes before Mass.
  • GRENADA St. Peter Healing Mass Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m.

FUND-RAISERS

  • BROOKSVILLE The Dwelling Place drawdown Luau, Friday, May 9, at Lee Home in Columbus from 7 -10 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Joe St. John and Larry Priest. Tickets are $100 and admit two. Grand prize – $2500. Tickets can be purchased through PayPal at www.dwellingplace.com. Details: 662-738-5348.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish youth will sponsor a spaghetti supper on Sunday, May 4, after the 5 p.m. youth Mass. Plates are $6. Take-outs will be available.  All proceeds benefit the youth summer trip.
  • GREENVILLE St. Joseph “Get a Taste of New Orleans, Thursday, May 15, from 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall to benefit St. Joseph Athletic Association. Tickets for the Central Grocery’s 10-inch muffaletta are $17 and are available in the parish office. Details: Ricky DeAngelo, 662-822-7765.
  •  HOLY SPIRIT yard sale, Friday, May 30, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donations accepted starting on Monday, May 19, at 9 a.m. Details: Barbara Wilder, 901-832-0672.
  • JACKSON St. Peter Cathedral, Mary and Martha Circle retreat, Saturday, May 17, at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral Center. All women of the parish are invited.
  • JACKSON St. Therese Parish will have a team at the South Hinds Relay for Life Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. Details: Phyllis Mokry, 601-373-0369.
  • OXFORD St. John Parish drawdown on Friday, May 16. Organizers are soliciting donations for the silent auction and the wine pull. Details: Mark Hodge, 662-607-0706, markhodge@bellsouth.net.

CELEBRATIONS

  • CORINTH St. James Parish feast day festival will be held on Sunday, May 4, from noon – 4 p.m. Food, games, entertainment for all.
  • GRENADA St. Peter Parish will honor its graduating seniors, First Communion class and mothers at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 11. A reception and breakfast will follow.
  • OXFORD St. John “Why Not” women’s group will host a Cinco de Mayo themed party on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at the home of Marietta Battle. All women of the parish are invited and asked to bring a dish or dessert. Details: Michelle Lucker, mllucker2@yahoo.com.
  • – The parish will host “More Than A Meal” Tuesday, May 13, at the Stone Center. Sign up on the board in the Narthex. Details: Marietta Battle, 662-363-5109,   mbattle37@att.net.
  • – The Interchurch Committee for Racial Harmony invites St. John parishioners to a special afternoon of Christian fellowship at the Burns-Belfry Museum grounds on Sunday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish or dessert. Hot dogs will be provided for all children.
  • STARKVILLE St. Joseph Parish ninth annual Lebanese dinner is set for Thursday, May 15, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Tickets are $12 by advance sale only. Sponsored by the Knight of Columbus.

MEETINGS

  • NATCHEZ St. Mary, Healing Hands/Prayer Shawl Ministry, Sunday, May 4, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Hilda Bankston will teach free knitting lessons to anyone interested. Donations toward the purchase of yarn will be accepted.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Bereavement Support Group, Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mercy Room. Dot-T Dehmer, author of “The Best Part and The Worst Part (of grief)” will be the guest speaker. Details: Cathy Reynolds, 601-750-8224.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart will host Mission Mississippi breakfast on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 a.m.

MAY CROWNINGS

  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis, Sunday, May 4, at the 11 a.m. Mass
  • HERNANDO – Holy Spirit Parish, on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11, as part of the Offertory Procession of the masses. Bring flowers from your yard to Mass.
  • – At all of the Masses there will also be a special blessing for all mothers.
  • MADISON St. Fancis, Sunday, May 4, at 10 a.m. in the courtyard. Children are asked to bring a flower.

RECOGNITION

  • SOUTHAVEN – Sacred Heart School won the Terex Recycle competition for plastic for the second year in a row. The school collected 1,300 pounds of plastic during the months from November 2013 to April 2014.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, Monday-Wednesday, June 16-18. Details: Karen Worrell, 601-672-5817, kworrellcre@hotmail.com.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart, June 16 -20, from 8 a.m. – noon.
  • HERNANDO Holy Spirit, “Strange Animals, June 9-13, for Pre-K through fifth graders. Details: Katherine Carroll, 662-429-2896.
  • JACKSON St. Richard, “Son Treasure Island,” June 2-6 from 9 a.m. – noon.
  • MADISON St. Francis, June 23-27, from 9 a.m. – noon for pre-K through fourth-graders. Details: Mary Catherine George, 601-856-5556.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, “Weird Animals: Where Jesus Love is One-of-a-Kind,” June 2-6, in the Family Life Center. Details: Jennifer Lambuth, 601- 807-6708, jenniferlambuth@gmail.com.
  • PEARL St. Jude, “Camping in God’s Creation” June 2-6, from 9 a.m. – noon for ages three years to rising fifth graders. Registration is set for May 17-18  and May 24-25 following each Mass. Cost is $5 per child (maximum of $15 per family) Students from rising sixth graders – high school can volunteer.
  • SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, “Wilderness Escape,” Monday-Friday, June 16-20, from 6 – 8 p.m. Registration forms are at the bulletin board in the gathering space. Register by Sunday, May 18. Volunteers needed. Details: Donna Williamson, 662 342-1073, ctksdonna@aol.com.

 

Artist donates to drawdown

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Brother McGrath donated this painting of Sr. Thea Bowman to her namesake school while here for a visit. (Photo by Fabvienen Taylor)

JACKSON – Brother Mickey McGrath presented four workshops for different groups around the diocese during a visit the week of April 6. First, he led a workshop at the diocesan school principals’ retreat where administrators drew mandalas using different symbols and then talked about the meaning of each.

Then he joined 90 people, 45 at Madison St. Francis of Assisi School and another 45 the next day at Tupelo St. James Parish to present a Lenten retreat called “Cloud of Witnesses,” where they talked about saints and holy people in the church.

Before he left, Brother McGrath gave a workshop to the students, staff and faculty at Jackson Sister Thea Bowman School and donated one of his paintings of Sister Thea to the school for the drawdown, which is set for Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. For information on the drawdown, call the school, 601-352-5441.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis, Holy Hour on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 3 – 4 p.m. and the praying of the Divine Mercy chaplet and the Divine Mercy Litany of Praise.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish Mission, April 28-30, at 6:30 p.m. A light meal will be served before the session. Father Steve Kimmons, SJ, will speak about the Mass.
  • COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, at 2:30 p.m. praying of the Chaplet of Mercy and a short explanation about the devotion.
  • CORINTH St. James, new adult Bible class on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. entitled “A Well Built  Faith” using the book of the same name by Joe Poprocki.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary,  feast of Divine Mercy celebration Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m.
  • JACKSON Holy Ghost Parish, two Masses on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, at 9:45 a.m. and at 3 p.m.
  • – At 2 p.m. there will be a Holy Hour consisting of prayer, singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Details: Dorothy Ashley, 601-259-0885.
  • JACKSON Cathedral of St. Peter, Divine Mercy Chaplet in Spanish after the 2 p.m. Mass.
  • OXFORD St. John, study of the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius using Father Raymond Gawronski book, “A Closer Walk with Christ,” Sundays  in the community room between the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Masses.
  • OLIVE BRANCH Queen of Peace Parish, Divine Mercy Hour of prayer on Sunday, April 27, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will provide refreshments. Details: Mary Jerkins, 662-895-5844.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish, “Living the Eucharist” retreat Sunday, May 18, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a meal followed by reflection and prayer session. Activities will be offered for ages three years – adult.
  • TUPELO St. James Parish music director, Lynn McGrath, will present an extended Easter prelude on the organ before the 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass.

FUND-RAISERS

  • CHATAWA The Dwelling Place drawdown Luau, Friday, May 9, at Lee Home in Columbus from 7 -10 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Joe St. John and Larry Priest. Tickets are $100 and admit two. Grand prize – $2500. Tickets can be purchased through PayPal at www.dwellingplace.com. Details: 662-738-5348.
  • JACKSON Sister Thea Bowman School, annual drawdown, Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. $100 tickets for a chance at $10,000. Details: 601-352-5441.
  • MERIDIAN St. Patrick School Countdown, Friday, May 2, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Hwy 19 N. Tickets are $100.00 (portions of tickets may be purchased). First prize is $5,000; 2nd prize is $2,500; and 3rd prize is $1,000. The first ticket drawn wins $500 and every 25th ticket following the next ticket wins $100. Only 300 tickets are sold. Tickets are available at the parish office, the school office, and Scott McGee, 601-934-4908.
  • NATCHEZ Cathedral School Crawfish Countdown Saturday, April 26. Details: 601-445-9844.
  • OLIVE BRANCH Queen of Peace Parish 12th annual fund-raising golf tournament on Sunday, April 27, at 1 p.m. at Wedgewood Golfers’ Course. Dinner is included. Details: qopcc.com, 662-895-5007.
  • OXFORD St. John Parish drawdown on Friday, May 16. Organizers are soliciting donations for the silent auction and the wine pull. Details: Mark Hodge, 662-607-0706, markhodge@bellsouth.net.

CELEBRATIONS

  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, traditional Easter reception at 9:15 a.m. in the parish hall. Parishioners are asked to bring fruit, baked goods, finger sandwiches and goodies of all kinds.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish reception for the youth from Maine on Easter Sunday morning. The youth will work in Mound Bayou with the Sisters of Mercy.
  • JACKSON Holy Ghost Parish Ladies of the Knights of St. Peter Claver Court #171 Spring Fling, Saturday, April 25, from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. at the Regency Hotel and Conference Center, 400 Greymont Avenue. Door prizes and a cash bar will be available. Details: Lady Knight Willie McKinney, 601-362-9444.
  • MOUND BAYOU St. Gabriel Mercy Center, Annual Night To Remember, Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and entertainment are $25. Community persons being honored include RSMs Sisters Rita Killian, Sister Cleo Heinrich, and retiring executive director, Sister Donald Mary. Purchase tickets by April 21 online, www.stgabrielmc.org or call 662-741-3255.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish family ice cream sundae party on Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish Hall. The entrance to the party is a complete golden ticket.
  • TUPELO St. James Happy Hearts closing luncheon/get-together for this year (until Sept) Friday, May 9, after the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Participants will meet in Shelton Hall to play bunko and celebrate birthdays.

DONATIONS

  • HERNANDO Sacred Heart Southern Missions Thrift Store, 95 E. Commerce Street, is accepting Spring/Summer clothing and jackets for children and adults. Proceeds go towards purchasing food at their food pantries. Donations accepted during business hours at the store, or 24/7 at the donation drop on premises. Shopping hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Details: 662-429-6290.

2014 CONFIRMATIONS
Below are the dates for the 2014 Confirmations. Bishop Joseph Kopacz will be conferring the sacrament in nine locations this year.

  • Deanery I: Sunday, May 4 – 5 p.m. – Vicksburg St. Michael Parish
    – Tuesday, May 13 – 6 p.m. – Madison St. Francis of Assisi Parish
    – Thursday, May 15 – 6 p.m. – Jackson St. Richard Parish
  • Deanery II: Saturday, May 24 – 5 pm. – Brookhaven St. Francis of Assisi Parish
  • Deanery III: Saturday, May 17 – 11 a.m. – Greenwood Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
  • Deanery IV: Sunday, May 18 – 5 p.m. – Cleveland Our Lady of Victories Parish
  • Deanery IV: Sunday, Oct. 26 – 5 p.m. – Southaven Christ the King Parish
  • Deanery V: Saturday, May 3 – 11 a.m. – Tupelo St. James Parish
  • Deanery VI: Saturday, May 10 – 11 a.m. – Meridian St. Patrick Parish

Easter egg hunts

  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis, Sunday, April 20, after the 9 a.m. Mass.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth, Sunday, April 20, at 3 p.m.
  •  GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, Easter Sunday, April 20, at 9:15 a.m. – toddlers to age nine.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart, Sunday, April 20, after the 9 a.m. Mass for children 12 and under.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary after the 9 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass on the green beside the church for three-year-olds through third grade.
  • MADISON St. Francis, Sunday, April 27, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass for toddlers – fourth-graders.
  •  NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park for KCYO and at Family Life Center for younger children. Donuts at the Family Life Center from 9 – 10 a.m.
  • PEARL St. Jude, Sunday, April 20, at 9:45 a.m.
  • SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary, Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m.