SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
CAMDEN – Sacred Heart, Sister Thea Bowman, Servant of God – her legacy, speaker Karla Luke. Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $10. Registration open through Oct. 23. Details: amelia.breton@jacksondiocese.org.
MADISON – Millions of Monicas will be praying at St. Catherine’s Village chapel (200 Dominican Drive), the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. When you arrive at the gate, let the team know you are joining the Millions of Monicas ministry. Please, mark your calendars for the following meeting dates: Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, 2026. Details: call (601) 613-8526.
MERIDIAN – St. Patrick, St. Anne and St. Catherine Brunch, Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. in the Father Vally room. Join us as we remember and support those who have suffered from miscarriage, infertility or loss of a child. Details: church office (601) 693-1321.
OLIVE BRANCH – Queen of Peace, Millions of Monicas, Thursdays from 6:15-7:15 pm. Join with other mothers as we pray to grow in holiness and for our children’s faithful return to the Church. Details: church office (662) 895-5007.
PASS CHRISTIAN – Dedeaux Sacred Heart Retreat Center, Annual Eagle Awakening XIV Retreat, Friday, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. Any college students and young adults are invited to attend. Meet at St. Thomas Aquinas in Hattiesburg and bus transportation to and from Dedeaux will be provided. Cost: $50 (includes lodging for two nights, transportation, meals, t-shirt and retreat supplies). Scholarships available upon request for those in need. Details: contact Coral at usmcatholic@gmail.com to register.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mother Teresa Institute and the St. John Paul II National Shrine is honored to host a temporary exhibit, entitled “Works of Love Are Works of Peace,” on the life and mission of St. Teresa of Calcutta, featuring more than 80 photographs by Collopy. Exhibt open through Nov. 11. Details: https://www.jp2shrine.org/exhibits.

PARISH & YOUTH EVENTS
GREENVILLE – Greenville Cemetery, Light the Cemetery – A Community Evening of Remembrance, Monday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Bring a candle in a plastic cemetery holder and join us as we remember and honor our loved ones. All are welcome. Details: St. Joseph Church office (662) 335-5251.
JACKSON – St. Richard School, Krewe de Cardinal Raffle. Two cash prize drawings: $2,000 Prize drawn at Cardinal Fest on Oct. 24; and $3,000 Prize drawn at Krewe de Cardinal on Jan. 30, 2027. Purchase chances at https://strraffle.rallyup.com/kdcraffle2027/Campaign/Details. Details: H.berry.nicholas@gmail.com.
MADISON – St. Francis, Feed My Faith: A Night in Italy with Father Leo Patalinghug, Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Enjoy a live cooking demo with Father Leo, dinner, dessert and beverages. Books available for purchase and signing. Cost: $40/each. Sponsorships available. Details: church office (601) 856-5556.
St. Francis, Parish Mission with Father Leo Patalinghug, Nov. 15-16 at 6:30 pm. in the Sanctuary. Bring your family and friends for an inspirational presentation on living our lives in an exciting with with our God-given gifts. Books availble for purchase and signing. Free dinner provided from 5:45-6:30 in the Family Life Center before the mission talk each night. Details: parish office (601) 856-5556.
PEARL – St. Jude, St. Jude Fest, Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. We will hold a rosary procession outdoors. Please bring a potluck dish. Details: church office (601) 939-3181.
SHAW – St. Francis of Assisi, Spaghetti Dinner, Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4-7 p.m. Drive-thru only. Must purchase $20 ticket in advance. Details: church office (662) 754-5561.

DIOCESE EVENTS
HOMEGROWN HARVEST – Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, Saturday, Oct. 24 6-8 p.m., VIP reception 5-6 p.m. Join us for a special evening celebrating and supporting future priests and enjoy some barbecue and blues, silent auction and presentations from our seminarians. Cost: $100/admits two. Details: https://bit.ly/HomegrownHarvest26.
SEARCH RETREAT 2027 – Camp Wesley Pines, Gallman, Jan. 15-17. Search is for 10-12th graders looking to go deeper in their faith. Cost: $125. Registration deadline is Dec. 1. Details: Apply to attend at https://jacksondiocese.flocknote.com/signup/275730.
YOUNG ADULT FALL RETREAT, – “Come Lord Jesus: Trusting God’s Timing,” Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. James Tupelo. Cost: $20. Details: Register by Friday, Oct. 30 at https://jacksondiocese.flocknote.com/signup/272464. Questions? Contact amelia.rizor@jacksondiocese.org or (601) 949-6931.
THEOLOGY ON TAP – Nov. 3 with Father Will Foggo, Dec. 1 Trivia on Tap, Dec. 17 Christmas Party. Meeting at Blaylock Photography, 117 N. Whetley, Ridgeland, 39157. Must be 21 and older.

IN MEMORIAM
+Father Adam Szufel, OFM
Father Adam Szufel, OFM, 89, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on Sept. 5, 2026. A Franciscan friar for 70 years, he faced his final days with courage, humility, joy and trust in God’s presence as he battled esophageal cancer. He is remembered for being a dedicated friar who was loving, kind, peaceful, deeply generous to the poor and a devoted U.S. Air Force chaplain. From 2011 to 2016, he served at St Francis of Assisi Church in Greenwood, Mississippi. A funeral Mass for Father Adam was held on Sept. 15 at St. Mary, Our Lady of Chrace Church in St. Petersburg, Florida.