--------------------------------------------------------------------------PARISH NEWS
09/03/10  

Parent meeting
BOONEVILLE — St. Francis of Assisi
Parish will have a meeting for parents of children attending catechism classes Sunday, Sept. 12, at 9:15 a.m. Classes begin Sunday, Sept. 19, at 9:15 a.m.
Parents of children not attending classes are also welcome to attend – part of the presentation will be on the diocesan policy on protection of children.
Beginning Sept. 7 there will be an opportunity for confession on the first Tuesday of each month before the 3:30 p.m. Mass. This is on a trial basis.
St. Francis cookbooks, volumes I and II are on sale now in the parish hall. Volume I is $5 and Volume II is $6.

Fund-raiser for hospital
CAMDEN — Sacred Heart parishioners are encouraged to join other members of the Camden community Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Velma Jackson gym for a day of fun and fund-raising for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Cost is $5 per person.
The parish is helping to sponsor this event for adults, youth and children.

Gumbo planning meeting
CLEVELAND — A gumbo planning meeting will be held at Our Lady of Victories Parish Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. in the parish center.
Orders for gumbo will be taken from Sept. 15-Oct. 20 and will be ready for pickup at the gumbo luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost is $12 per quart and $45 per gallon.

Video series
CORINTH — St. James Parish will offer an eight-part video series on the “7 Deadly Sins and the 7 Lively Virtues” on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
The cost of the book is $10. A sign-up sheet is on both bulletin boards for registration. Visit WordOnFire.com.

Morning study group
FLOWOOD — St. Paul Parish morning study group began meeting Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. The group is reading “The Holy Longing” by Father Ronald Rolheiser. For information call Sherri Dunnaway, 601-992-4998.
The new study group starting Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. will read and discuss the book “The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen.
Religious education classes this year include pre-kindergarten four-year-olds.
Beginning the weekend of Sept. 11-12, all children will be invited to place a donation in the children’s offertory jar on the altar during the offertory. Donations will be given quarterly to a charity that serves children.

Autumn feast
GREENVILLE — Sacred Heart Parish will hold its autumn feast dinner Sunday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parishioners are asked to bake the cakes this year. Organizers would like to sell at least 1,000 tickets. Each family will receive 10 tickets at $8 apiece.

Madonna Circle
GREENWOOD — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish women are invited to the Madonna Circle meeting on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the parish center library. Participants will study the book “12 Apostolic Women.”
The men’s prayer group meets on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.

Spiritual sessions
HERNANDO/SOUTHAVEN — Sessions of “Longing for the Holy Spirituality for Everyday Life” will be offered at Holy Spirit and Christ the King
parishes as follows:
— Holy Spirit, Tuesdays, Sept. 7- Nov. 23, from 9 - 10:15 a.m. and 7 - 8:15 p.m.
— Christ the King, Mondays, Sept. 13 - Nov. 29, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, Sept. 8-Nov. 24, from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Cursillos in October
JACKSON — A men’s Cursillo will be held Oct. 7-10 and a women’s Cursillo Oct. 14-17 both at the Duncan Gray Center near Canton. Deadline for registration is Monday, Sept. 27, for men and Monday, Oct. 4, for women.

Bake, rosary sale
JACKSON — St. Therese Parish Catholic Women’s Association (CWA) will have a bake sale Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12, after all Masses. Proceeds will go toward the annual spring retreat. The rosary ministry will also have handmade rosaries available for sale.

Scripture study
JACKSON — St. Richard Parish Monday Scripture study, facilitated by Mary Louise Jones, will resume Sept. 13, from 10 - 11:15 a.m. in Foley Hall.
The parish will help build a Habitat for Humanity house during eight Saturdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 20. To volunteer call Raymond Barry, 601-366-2335.

Cancer support group
JACKSON — American Cancer Society (ACS) volunteer, Ellen Taylor McCune, will provide an overview of services provided by the ACS as well as breast cancer prevention and education at the cancer support group meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Parish center.
Meetings are open to everyone.

Mommy & Me group
MADISON — St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mommy & Me Play Group meets Thursdays from 10 - 11 a.m. in the nursery. Parents and children ages newborn through four years are welcome. Registration is not necessary.

City-wide Ultreya
MADISON — The city-wide Ultreya will be held Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 4000 W. Tidewater Lane. Team members will be commissioned during the meeting which will be lead by Norman Turk.
There will be a covered dish supper at 6 p.m. Contact Joan Parsons, joan@reparsonspa.com., 601-672-9032.

Men’s prayer breakfast
McCOMB — St. Alphonsus Parish men’s prayer breakfast will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, at 8 a.m. in the parish center.

Catechesis brunch
NATCHEZ — St. Mary parishioners are invited to a registration and orientation brunch to kick off the new year of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Saturday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa Hall.
Classes will resume Sunday, Sept. 12, at 8:30 a.m. in the atrium in St. Theresa Hall for children ages three through third grade.
Council 1034 of the Knights of Columbus will hold a spaghetti benefit lunch Sunday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the KC hall. Tickets are $8 each.

`Fun in the Country’
OXFORD — St. John parishioners are encouraged to visit the parish’s harvest booth at “Fun in the Country,” on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Directions: take Highway 6, turn at Cheepo Depot and follow the signs.
There will be homemade goodies as well as pickles, jams, preserves, and homemade frozen lasagna for sale. All proceeds will benefit parish ministries and the building fund. Call Jane Cassisa, 662-236-4344.

Young adults meeting
RIDGELAND — Father Lenin Vargas, pastor of Pearl St. Jude Parish, and Karla Velez, case worker at Catholic Charities Immigration Clinic, will be the guest speakers at the Jackson area young adults ministry meeting Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Mediterranean Fish and Grill, 6550 Old Canton Rd.
Father Vargas and Velez will discuss “Welcoming the Stranger.
Future sessions are:
— Nov. 4 — Father Scott Thomas. His topic will be “Praying for the Dying and the Deceased”
— Jan. 6, 2011 — Maureen Gruich from Madison St. Francis of Assisi Parish. “Sharing Sacred Ground” — pastoral care of the hospitalized” will be her topic.
For information call Sara Weisenberger, 601-317-5979.

Spaghetti dinner
ROBINSONVILLE — Good Shepherd Parish will hold a spaghetti dinner Sunday, Sept. 12, from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., dine-in or take-out. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Stewards of Christ’s Kingship is a spirituality discussion group to be held at the parish on Wednesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 17, from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Parishioners are asked to sign up so books can be ordered.

Daily Masses
SHAW — St. Francis of Assisi Parish daily Masses will be celebrated in the Henry Shelton Room until further notice.
The parish is planning a celebration for its feast day on Saturday, Oct. 2.
A spaghetti dinner is set for Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Homecoming
WEST POINT — Immaculate Conception Parish is looking for photos and newspaper clippings to be displayed at the homecoming celebration. Originals will be returned.

LAST WEEK'S NEWS

08/20/10
KC fund-raiser
BOONEVILLE — The Knights of Columbus council is holding its annual shoulder roast fund-raiser of the year. Members are selling pork shoulders – either pulled or whole for $50 each. Pick-up time will be Saturday, Sept. 4, from 8 - 10 a.m. Call Bill Geer, 662-286-6565.

After school program
CAMDEN — Sacred Heart Parish Family Center after school program began Monday, Aug. 16. This program runs each school day from after school until 6 p.m. For information call the Family Center, 662-468-2354.

Recycling program
COLUMBUS — Annunciation School is collecting cardboard, plastic, steel, aluminum, containers, mixed paper and glass for its recycling program which raises funds for the school. A recycling bin is located in the school parking lot.
Annunciation Parish has resumed its Bible study on Thursdays from 10 - 11:45 a.m. Call 662-327-6344.

Protection of children
CORINTH — On Wednesday, Aug. 25, St. James Parish will offer a session regarding protection of children for parents and grandparents. All are welcome.
The parish mission, in English and Spanish, is set for Saturday-Friday, Nov. 13-19, with Father Arturo Uribe as presenter.

Study group change
FLOWOOD — St. Paul Parish Wednesday evening study group is changing to Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Meetings will resume Sept. 9, in the adult lounge of the Family Life Center.
Participants will read and discuss “The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. For information call Judy Westerfield, 601-825-3578.
The parish website www.saintpaulcatholicchurch.com is ready now.
Adult formation classes will be offered in the Family Life Center on Sundays, beginning Sept. 12, on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Sauerkraut time
GLUCKSTADT — St. Joseph Parish home-made sauerkraut will be canned for sale at the upcoming Germanfest Saturday, Aug. 21, beginning at 8 a.m.
The festival is set for Sunday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the church grounds. Admission and parking are free.
Meal tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the festival. For information call Pam Minninger, 601-856-2054.

Adult classes at St. Joe
GREENVILLE — St. Joseph School is offering college courses to students and adults in the parish and school community. Psychology and world civilization classes will be offered in the fall.
In the spring semester, college calculus, sociology and world civilization II will be offered.
St. Joseph Athletic Association will host a dove hunt Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4-5. Cost is $150 per gun per day or $250 for both days. For information call 662-820-2537.

Preparing the grounds
GREENVILLE — On Saturday, Aug. 28, volunteers are needed to help clean up Sacred Heart Parish grounds from 8 - 10 a.m. The parish wants the neighborhood clean in preparation for the Class of 1960 reunion Friday-Sunday, Sept. 3-5.

Workshop for teachers
GREENWOOD — On Wednesday, Aug. 25, there will be a workshop at 6 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (IHM) for all religious education teachers from the four area parishes.
Bill Hughes will present a stewardship training workshop Saturday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at IHM for the four area parishes.
Dolly Smithhart of Indianola is selling crosses she designed with the glass from the windows she completed in the vestibule hallway of IHM church. Crosses are $15 each.

`Broadway Gone Bad’
HERNANDO — “Broadway Gone Bad” is the theme of Holy Spirit Parish annual Fall Follies. This event, a night of dinner and entertainment, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11.
Performers are needed to put on the show. Call 662-233-4833.

Family Movie Day
HOLLY SPRINGS — St. Joseph Parish will host a Family Movie Day Sunday, Aug. 22, after the 10 a.m. Mass. Participants are asked to bring snacks to eat and share with others.
Anointing of the sick will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28-29, during the Masses.
The monthly potluck dinner for the Good Samaritan Fund will be held Saturday, Aug. 28. Beginning this month, birthdays will also be celebrated during the dinner.

New book study
JACKSON — On Wednesday, Sept. 1, St. Richard Parish will begin a six-week book study of “The Kingdom Within: The Inner Meaning of Jesus’ Sayings” by John Sanford.
The dedication of the newly renovated St. Richard School is set for Sunday, Sept. 26. Bishop Joseph Latino will celebrate the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The dedication will follow.

`Heart Day’
JACKSON — On Sunday, Aug. 22, Holy Ghost Parish will celebrate “Heart Day.” Parishioners will wear the lapel pins/pendents they received during “Open Up Your Heart Sunday” Aug. 15, in recognition of their contribution. Refreshments will be served after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Proceeds will go toward the building of a family life center on the corner of Ash and Cloister streets. For information call 601-353-1339.

Financial seminar
JACKSON — Sister Thea Bowman School will host a financial seminar, “Seven Steps to Becoming Financially Free,” on Wednesdays, starting Sept. 8, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. It will be presented by Ingrid Williams and Marshal Jenkins.
Spanish classes will be offered on Wednesdays, starting Sept. 8, from 6 -7:30 p.m. taught by Jimmy Parrilla.

Catechist workshop
MADISON — St. Francis of Assisi Parish will hold a workshop luncheon for all teachers and assistants Sunday, Aug. 22, from noon - 3 p.m.
All parish women are invited to attend a new study group created specifically for women. The first meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. in the Family Life Center, room 106.
In conjunction with the Bible, the book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” by Joanna Weaver will be used.

Evangelization 2010
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Council for Arts and Culture is sponsoring a weekend of spiritual renewal, praise and worship Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at the Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main Street.
The conference will feature national speakers, including Judy Klein, a Catholic theologian and author, special guests, and personal testimonies of faith.
On Friday, the conference will begin with a rosary at 5 p.m. followed by a Mass to be celebrated by Father David O’Connor, pastor of St. Mary Basilica and Assumption Parish. Cost is $75.
For information call 601-446-6345.

Rummage sale
PORT GIBSON — St. Joseph Parish Ladies’ Guild will hold a rummage sale Saturday, Oct. 2.
Parishioners are asked to donate all types of household items, plants and yard art.

Sunday Mass time
SHAW — On Sunday, Aug. 15, St. Francis of Assisi Parish began celebrating Mass at 9 a.m.
The parish will hold its last summer social Sunday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m.

Special presentation
SOUTHAVEN — Father Alex Kratz, a Franciscan friar visiting from Michigan, will lead a presentation on “Bethlehem in the Bible and Today” at Christ the King Parish Saturday, Aug. 21, after the 5 p.m. Mass, beginning with a potluck dinner.
Father Ed Zemlik, SCJ, will also share personal reflections and photos of his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Fall Spanish classes
TUPELO — Spanish classes at St. James Parish will begin Saturday, Aug. 21, and will continue through Dec. 4.
Intermediary classes will be offered from 8:30 - 10 a.m. and beginner classes from 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Cost is $100 for the semester plus a $25 registration fee.
Call the parish office, 662-842-488.

Parish work day
WEST POINT — Immaculate Conception Parish will hold a work day Saturday, Aug. 21, from 7 - 10:30 a.m. to get the grounds ready for its homecoming celebration. Volunteers are needed.

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