SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
CHATAWA – Our Lady of Hope, A Day of Hope and Healing with the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Friday, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy talks by Father Patrick Gonyeau and Dr. Carol Razza, along with music, Mass, prayer, lunch and more. Details: register at www.OurLadyofHopeMS.com.
Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Annual “Speak Lord I’m Listening” Retreat at Our Lady of Hope Retreat Center in Chatawa, July 25 at 7 p.m. through Sunday, July 27 at noon. Presenters Father Bill Henry and Jim Murphy will give techniques to pray and meditate on the scriptures. Cost: $350/person (includes all meals and private room); $275 for commuters. Details: contact Charlene at (601) 248-4310.
CLARKSDALE – St. Elizabeth, St. Faustina Relic Display and Presentation, Saturday, July 26. Event begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast followed by presentation by Jay Hastings, director of the Shrine of St. Faustine of The Divine Mercy in Memphis. He will lead prayer with first class relic of St. Faustina and speak about promises Jesus offers along with tools and avenues of grace from the Lord. Details: church office (662) 624-4301.
DIOCESE – Pastoral Ministries Workshop for parish leaders, Aug. 22-24 at Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville. Cost: $300/includes housing, meals and supplies. Details: email fran.lavelle@jacksondiocese.org.
GLUCKSTADT – St. Joseph, Millions of Monicas – Praying with confidence for our children, each Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the church. Join with other mothers and grandmothers as we pray for our children’s faithful return to the church. Details: email millionsofmonicas@stjosephgluckstadt.com.
JACKSON – St. Richard, ChristLife: Discovering Christ, begins Wednesday, Sept. 10 and ends Oct. 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Foley Hall. Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 11. Enjoy a delicious meal, listen to a dynamic teaching that helps people enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, experience the love of God the Father and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children and join in a small group discussion. Register at https://bit.ly/3HvRKGE. Details: call Tiffany at (601) 842-0151.
PARISH & YOUTH EVENTS
GREENVILLE – St. Joseph, Vacation Bible School, July 27-29 from 5:15-7 p.m. in the parish hall. Event is for K3 through fifth graders. Details: register at stjosephgreenville.org or contact church office (662) 335-5251.
HERNANDO – Holy Spirit, Fall Bazaar, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sales, silent auction, raffles and more. Details: email julieastefanik@gmail.com.
HOLLY SPRINGS – St. Joseph, Potluck Fundraiser, Saturday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. All are welcome! Details: church office (662) 985-3209.
MERIDIAN – St. Patrick/St. Joseph, Youth Retreat, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pine Lake Fellowship Camp. Retreat is for grades fifth through seniors. Enjoy games, food, fellowship and boating. Details: email Kristen at kaugustine@stpatrickcatholicschool.org.
OLIVE BRANCH – Queen of Peace, Taco Sunday, Aug. 10 after 10 a.m. Mass. Enjoy four tacos (carne asada or chicken) and a drink for $10. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.
Queen of Peace, Blood Drive, Sunday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 877-25-VITAL or visit donors.vitalant.org and use the code queenop to schedule your appointment.
SOUTHAVEN – Christ the King, Young Adults Fellowship Food and Fun Event, Tuesday, July 22 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the social hall. College age to mid 30s are welcome for a night of fellowship. Join us!
Christ the King, Cookie Social, Sunday, Aug. 3 after 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses. Details: church office (662) 342-1073.