El 22 de abril, unos 30 jóvenes hispanos celebraron la resurrección de nuestro Señor durante el primer “Pascua Juvenil, Viva Cristo Rey” en el Locus Benedictus en Greenwood. El día consistió en oración, canciones, actividades al aire libre, videos, sesiones de escucha y más. Sacerdotes Redentoristas del Delta estaban disponibles para escuchar confesiones y el día terminó con la celebración de la Santa Misa.
Silly science wows Sacres Heart
SOUTHAVEN – University of Mississippi science professor Dr. Breese Quinn and some of his students wowed Sacred Heart school with demonstrations of physics and science. The students used air to levitate and direct ping-pong balls; distributed force to lay on a bed of nails and watched liquid nitrogen transform marshmallows transform into brittle frozen treats. Alex Pham, above, left, reacts to the cold. (Photos by Sister Margaret Sue Broker)
Project to grow on
CLARKSDALE – Students at St. Elizabeth School made terrariums in the 4H Cloverbuds Program after school.
Under the Sea on the stage
COLUMBUS – On April 6-7, Annunciation School middle school students performed The Little Mermaid for sold out crowds! The entire cast takes a bow at the grand finale. (Photo by Katie Fenstermacher)
Crowning Mary
GREENVILLE – Students at St. Joseph School gathered in the outdoor prayer garden for the May Crowining. Senior Class President Allison Wise crowned Mary. (Photo by Missi Blackstock)
MERIDIAN – Matthew Wilson holds a banner while Ellie Rush places a crown of flowers on a statue of Mary during St. Patrick School’s May Crowning Mass on May 4. Ms. Pressly’s first-grade students participated in the Mass and placed flowers at Mary’s feet.(Photo by Helen Reynolds)
Matthew Wilson and Ellie Rush
GRENADA – Above, Father Aroika Savio, pastor, places rosary beads in Mary’s hands while, at right, Blaire Johnson places flowers during a Mass at St. Peter on Sunday, May 7. (Photo by Michael Liberto )
Leading the way on Holy Week
RIPLEY – The youth from St. Matthew Parish led stations of the cross outside during Holy week. Fourteen students participated in the hour-long devotion on the parish grounds. (Photo by Madeleine C. Hale)
Easter Egg tradtion
JACKSON – Children from pre-k through sixth grade claim prizes at the St. Richard Egg Hunt on the First Sunday of Easter. The parish’s youth groups organize the activity. (Photos by Maureen Smith)
Kudos
Trevor Muzzi
GREENVILLE – St. Joseph Catholic School Junior Trevor Muzzi has been selected to play in Omaha, Nebraska from June 17 to June 22 with the 18u UnderArmour National Baseball Team. “At these select nationwide events, top high school talent is showcased for over 100 college coaches and professional scouts. Through this joint association, Baseball Factory’s players not only receive quality training and guidance, but also the kind of exposure essential for success at the next level (Photo courtesy of Missi Blackstock)
CLARKSDALE – Students at St. Elizabeth School celebrated thier patron saint’s feast day by donating bread to local food banks. St. Elizabeth of Hungary was known for her generosity to the poor.
CLARKSDALE – St. Elizabeth Parish children share Christmas joy during the Christmas program. Angels from P-3 and classes from grades fourth and fifth grades participated. (Photo by Dawn Spinks)
CORINTH – St. James Parish children work in art projects during an Advent retreat on Saturday, Dec. 10. (Photo by Luis Rosales)
CLARKSDALE – St. Elizabeth School students raise their hands to ask a question to Betty Jo Abraham, a storyteller from Atlanta who recently visited St. Elizabeth School to tell stories to the children from kindergarten through third grade.
GREENVILLE – Our Lady of Lourdes School sixth-grade students went shopping to buy clothes for seven children that they adopted for Christmas from Washington County through the Department of Child Services. (Photo by Missi Blackstock)
AMORY – St. Helen Parish children prepare at the altar to present the play “The Christmas Window” after Mass Sunday, Dec.11, to celebrate Grandparents’ Day at Christmastime. (Photo by Jean Pinkley)
PONTOTOC – Father Tim Murphy, pastor of St. Christopher Parish, talks with the confirmation group during an Advent retreat, “My Church, my Faith.” Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis Parish, LifeTeen reconciliation service, Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m.
– Christmas caroling at the nursing home followed by Advent party and las posadas, Sunday, Dec. 18.
GRENADA St. Peter Parish, confirmation retreat for young men and women, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the parish.
– Middle school retreat for seventh -eighth graders, Feb 19, 2017, at the parish.
MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, Catholic Youth of Meridian, sixth-12th graders, Christmas party, caroling and dinner and gift exchange, Saturday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. in the Family Life Center. To reserve a bus seat call or text Adrian, 601-917-4566.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, YY and Faithfull Followers, Christmas Service Blitz, Sunday, Dec. 18. It ends with a party and Christmas caroling. Meet in the FLC at 1 p.m. RSVP by Dec. 14.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Greenville St. Joseph students worked at St. Vincent dePaul Society handing out food baskets. Junior Emily Blackstock said “It really warms your heart and makes you sad at the same time to see the gratitude and happiness each of the people had when you hand them the basket. I just wish we could help everybody.” Students will return during Christmas.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Greenville St. Joseph students worked at St. Vincent dePaul Society handing out food baskets. Junior Emily Blackstock said “It really warms your heart and makes you sad at the same time to see the gratitude and happiness each of the people had when you hand them the basket. I just wish we could help everybody.” Students will return during Christmas.
pre-K pilgrims wait to preform in their Thanksgiving program at Columbus Annunciation School. (Photos by Katie Fenstermacher)
COLUMBUS – Annunciation School kindergarten teacher, Heather Ford, (above photo) helps student, Ashley Studdard, make a turkey bracelet as a way to teach him about the meaning of the Thanksgiving celebration.
NATCHEZ – Cathedral School fifth-grade students Emma Ledford and Sarah Katherine recently tried their green thumbs at planting mums in the Seton Hall garden.
NATCHEZ – Cathedral third-grade students Amani Ishman (left) and Tristan Fondren learning how to properly fold the American flag at the Homes with Heroes program at the school. This program coincided with the school’s Armed Forces football game to educate elementary students on how to properly act during the National Anthem, how the flag was created and how to properly fold the flag. (Photos by Cara Serio)
OXFORD – St. John Parish Total Youth Ministry (TYM) recently headed for the woods at a private farm south of Oxford. The annual farm party counted 20 TYM members who enjoyed cooler weather cooking hot dogs and smores while taking part in their annual cleaning and clearing an abandoned cemetery. (Photos by Mary Leary)
OXFORD – St. John Parish Total Youth Ministry (TYM) recently headed for the woods at a private farm south of Oxford. The annual farm party counted 20 TYM members who enjoyed cooler weather cooking hot dogs and smores while taking part in their annual cleaning and clearing an abandoned cemetery. (Photos by Mary Leary)
OXFORD – St. John Parish Total Youth Ministry (TYM) recently headed for the woods at a private farm south of Oxford. The annual farm party counted 20 TYM members who enjoyed cooler weather cooking hot dogs and smores while taking part in their annual cleaning and clearing an abandoned cemetery. (Photos by Mary Leary)
MERIDIAN – St. Patrick School recently hosted a Family Math Night. Families who attended played fun math games created by the teachers. Door prizes were also awarded. Pictured (l-r) are Robert McNeil, Bryson Jackson, John Wassell, Melanie Pressly, James Wassell and Angela Wassell. (Photos by Helen Reynolds)
MERIDIAN – St. Patrick School recently hosted a Family Math Night. Families who attended played fun math games created by the teachers. Door prizes were also awarded. Mary Zettler, Lily Zettler, April Stewart and Christian Rackley play one of the math games. (Photos by Helen Reynolds)
MERIDIAN – St. Patrick School recently hosted a Family Math Night. Families who attended played fun math games created by the teachers. Door prizes were also awarded. (Photos by Helen Reynolds)
