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Two Catholic schools battle for championship

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By Mary Woodward
STARKVILLE – On a damp, blustery Friday, Dec. 5, two Catholic schools took to the gridiron for a state championship football game. The title game was played on a grand scale – Scott Field at Davis-Wade Stadium on the campus of Mississippi State University (MSU).
Natchez Cathedral Green Wave and Vicksburg St. Aloysius Flashes met in what was dubbed the “Fish Bowl” by many pundents of the day because of our Catholic tradition of eating fish on Friday.
Cathedral ultimately won the spirited and hard-fought game, 49-14, under the leadership of Coach Ron Rushing and four touchdowns by senior quaterback Wyatt Boothe. Juniors Jardarius Carpenter and Dee Fleming also scored for the Green Wave.
According to MaxPreps statistics, a CBS sports system, Fleming finished the 2014 season as the scoring leader in Division 1A south with 146 points. He amassed 875 yards rushing. Boothe finished the season with more than 1,400 yards passing. Carpenter hauled in 559 yards in receptions.
St. Aloysius quarterback, Senior Connor Smith, led the Flashes to two long scoring drives as Coach Bobby Smithhart and a section of vocal fans cheered vociferously. The Flashes put together several scoring opportunities but were not able to capitalize as often as they would have liked.
MaxPreps has Connor passing for 1109 yards, rushing for 1288 yards and scoring 102 points. DeMichael Harris, wide receiver and defensive back, led Division 1A North in total points at 164 and an amazing 2062 yards rushing.
Including this championship game, the two teams have met on the field 52 times. The schools are now even in wins at 26 each in their competitions.
Catherine Cook, diocesan superintendent of schools, who was present at the game, remarked that Catholic schools use sports as a way to develop leadership skills and build character among young people. “Our schools provide quality academic programs to students. We also use athletics to inspire and motivate young people to work hard to reach their full potential,” Cook said.
“This is an exciting day for all involved in educating and forming our young people through Catholic schools. It shows teamwork and dedication can lead to great things,” Cook added.
The game began with the traditional coin toss and introduction of team members. Each team was led by its mascot and cheerleaders in a stampede to the bench area.
Father Tom Lalor, pastor of Vicksburg St. Paul Parish, offered the invocation. In his prayer Father Lalor prayed for the safety of all the players, coaches and fans. He gave thanks for the gift of Catholic education and then asked the Lord to send down his Spirit to guide the competitors to be vigiliant and exhibit good sportsmanship. After the prayer all joined in the singing of the national anthem and then the players took to the field.
Cathedral received the opening kickoff and Carpenter returned it to the seven yard line of St. Aloysius. The Green Wave scored two plays later. St. Aloysius evened the score on an ensuing first quarter drive.
Late in the first half, MSU Head Coach Dan Mullen came out and visited with fans on both sidelines. The Bulldogs coach signed hats and programs and posed for photos and “selfies” with young fans and some not so young. Mullen was recently named 2014 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Coach of the Year.
Mullen is a Catholic School graduate, having attended St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary and Trinity High School in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire. In 1988, he led Trinity to the state championship.
During halftime the Green Wave cheerleaders and drill team entertained the Natchez fans. Then the St. Aloysius band and drill team took the field and wowed the Vicksburg crowd.
Both teams exhibited skill and finesse but in the end Cathedral came away with the victory. St. Aloysius finished the year with a 15-3 record overall and an 8-0 record in their division. Cathedral finished the season at 16-1 overall and 8-0 in their division.
At the end of the game, teams and coaches lined up and shook hands. St. Aloysius players and coaches were awarded silver medals and a trophy by MHSAA officials. Cathedral coaches and players received a game ball, gold medals and the coveted gold ball trophy. It was the first state football final for Natchez Cathedral in its history.
In some circles, football is considered the state religion. Mississippi families are often torn when it comes to team loyalty and bragging rights.
The Catholic Church defines mixed marriages as marriages between a Catholic and a non-Catholic. In Mississippi, a mixed marriage is a household with an Ole Miss and MSU graduate. These marriages can lead to some very contentious Thanksgiving holiday weekends.
In 2014, our state was treated to some unfamiliar territory on the football field. Both MSU and Ole Miss had stellar seasons and have finished ranked in the nation’s top 10 as seventh and ninth respectively. Even football fans who weren’t affiliated with either school joined in the weekly viewing parties.
On the high school level, football powerhouses exist in towns throughout the state including South Panola, Meridian, Madison, Clinton, etc. Division 6A schools get most of the press coverage for the fall season as smaller schools line up across from each other every week throughout the season working hard to make it to the “big dance” as they say.
Indeed, it is a rare day in Mississippi when two Catholic schools vie for a state title in any sport. Therefore it was a momentous occasion when both schools won their respective districts in the Mississippi High School Activities Association’s (MHSAA) Division 1A. St. Aloysius captured the State North title with a victory over Coffeeville; and Cathedral beat Nanih Waiya to win the State South crown.
In a new format all state title games will alternate between MSU’s stadium complex at Scott Field, which is marking its centennial in 2014, and Ole Miss’ Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Games were previously played in Jackson at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Though the crowd of more than 1500 was dwarfed by the 61,000+ capacity venue, fans cheered loudly for their teams and relished the fact that the two schools had made it to the big stage of SEC football.

Msgr. Flannery reflects on return to Saltillo

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Msgr. Michael Flannery visits with one of the children in the mission.

By Msgr. Michael Flannery
Bishop Joseph Kopacz and I went to visit the Saltillo Mission over the Thanksgiving holidays. Bishop Kopacz was fulfilling a promise he made to Father Benjamin Piovan, the pastor of San Miguel Mission who passed away last August and was buried in La Place, Louisiana. It was the first visit of the bishop to our mission south of the border. He did not know what to expect. He asked me to accompany him on the visit since I had been assigned to the Saltillo Mission from 1971 to 1974. I had kept in touch with the mission over the years and had returned to visit it more than 30 times.
We left Jackson on Thanksgiving day and we spent five wonderful days at San Miguel. During our time there we visited the seven churches within the city of Saltillo which are part of the mission. We visited two ranchos or villages. The villages assigned to Bishop Kopacz to visit were La Rosa (The Rose) and Sabanilla (The Little Cloth). La Rosa was one hour and a half from Saltillo. It had a paved road all the way. Sabanilla was 45 minutes by highway and two hours and fifteen minutes off the highway on a dirt road. We traveled in a wagon each time.
Friday was spent getting to know the senior citizens of San Miguel. We had a delightful meal with them. In Mexico, old age is not regarded as being a cross but rather a blessing. The elderly are revered and put on a pedestal as being wise and knowledgeable. That afternoon we spent at St. William’s Church and enjoyed a presentation on the birth of the Lord.
The first thing on the agenda for Saturday morning was the blessing of a catechetical center at Maria Auxiliadora. The children of Madison St. Anthony School built two catechetical class rooms as a Lenten project last year. The cost of the project was $4,000. The children of St. Anthony sacrificed for the entire Lenten Season to make it a reality. For the blessing of the catechetical center Bishop Kopacz was joined by the Bishop Emeritus Francisco Villalobos.
The highlight for me was the visit to La Rosa on Saturday. It was a village where I served more than 40 years ago. Father David Martinez, the present acting pastor of San Miguel, had arranged for members of five other villages to congregate there. They were all villages I had served in and most of the elderly people knew me. It was like a homecoming.

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Bishop Kopacz celebrated Mass at the main church on the mission, San Miguel Arcangel. He also conferred the sacrament of confirmation on the youth at the church.

For Bishop Kopacz, the highlight was the visit to Sabanilla (one of the ranchos) on Sunday morning. We were met by the villagers on the dirt road about a mile from the village requesting that we process from there by foot. They wrapped a Mexican flag around Bishop Kopacz’s shoulders and told him he was now truly Mexican. We processed singing: “Juntos como hermanos, miembros de una iglesia, vamos caminando al templo del Señor.” (Together as brothers and sisters, members of one church,  we go together walking, to the temple of the Lord.)
The bishop was duly impressed by the faith of the people. He remarked to me that this is what the gospel is all about. He recalled the life of Pope Francis who, as cardinal of Buenos Aires,  went with regularity by bus to a giant slum, in the district of Baracas known as “21-24.” Pope Francis challenges all of us to a new evangelization and to have a sensitivity for the poor of the world. The Lord looked after all the poor, the lonely, the crippled, blind and lame. No one was excluded from his ministry.
Another highlight for Bishop Kopacz was the visit to Perpetual Help Church and the tomb of Father Patrick Quinn, the founder of the mission. He remarked: “We should make every effort to keep alive the vision of Father Quinn.”
For Bishop Kopacz ‘seeing is believing’. Every place we went the people spoke with enthusiasm of the ministry of Father Quinn and his dedication to the poor of the ranchos. We stood in Father Quinn’s bedroom, which was his home for 30 years. We knew we were standing on holy ground.
The final night of our visit to Saltillo, we were invited to participate in a new project in honor of the memory of Father Quinn. A friend of the founding pastor had donated a strip of land within the city of Saltillo measuring 24 acres in size. It is most unusual to find a strip of property that size within city limits. The Bishop of Saltillo, Don Raul Vera joined us for the blessing of the corner stone of the project to be called Divine Mercy. It will contain a church in the round capable of seating 500 people, a home for unwed mothers and a dormitory for students from the ranchos who wish to pursue a university education but cannot afford to pay rent while attending classes. The compound has other possibilities for future growth.

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Bishop Joseph Kopacz celebrates Mass at the main church. Below he blesses a center, to be called Divine Mercy, in Saltillo, Mexico. (Photos courtesy of John Chevis)

After the ceremony we shared a delightful meal with Bishop Raul Vera, Bishop Kopacz, Father David Martinez, acting pastor, Father Evelio Casarrubias associate pastor of San Miguel and myself. At 10 p.m. we adjourned to pack our bags in preparation for our return journey to Jackson.
Every place Bishop Kopacz went everyone wanted a personal photo with him. As a result the photo op took approximately 30 minutes at each visit. In conclusion we both felt that the faith is alive and strong at San Miguel Mission. We agreed with Bishop Raul Vera that the continuance of the financial support was good so that the vision of Father Quinn would continue long into the future.
The Diocese of Jackson has a special collection for Saltillo scheduled for Jan. 10 and 11, 2015.
(Msgr. Flannery is the pastor of Madison St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Read Bishop Joseph Kopacz’s reflection on the journey on page 3.)

Catholics Return Home offers free workshop

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By John Robb
Catholics Returning Home (CRH) is a program designed to help lay parish leaders and clergy invite inactive Catholics back to Mass and the sacraments. The program’s founder, Sally Mews, will be the keynote speaker at a special Southeast regional CRH boot camp to be held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at St. Ignatius Paris in the Archdiocese of Mobile, Ala.
“I’m so excited about the great response Alabama and Mississippi volunteers have gotten in just a few years, that I feel called to personally help you take CRH to the next level,” said Mews. About 200 returning Catholics have participated in CRH sessions in Mobile. Many have returned to the sacraments.
Some CRH “graduates” sponsor their unbaptized spouses, children and siblings in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, (RCIA) to prepare them to enter the church. CRH has proven to be a fruitful companion program to RCIA since many candidates for each often come from the same families.
Both processes also share the same goal: bringing people to Christ. This organic link between CRH and RCIA will be just one of the workshop topics.
Mews has ministered to inactive Catholics for more than three decades and served on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Evangelization Committee that produced its definitive directory: A Time To Listen … A Time To Heal. She has also written several books about reaching inactive Catholics. CRH is offered across America, Canada and world-wide as far away as Australia. In the Mobile Archdiocese, CRH is now offered by seventeen host and co-sponsor parishes.
The regional CRH Boot Camp for parish volunteers and workers starts at 9 a.m. Saturday Jan. 31st at St. Ignatius Parish on Springhill Avenue.
The workshop is free and includes a free continential breakfast and box lunch. Attendees must reserve a place by contacting John Robb, 251 605-9710, or john.robb@raymondjames.com.

Women of Spirit: Diocesan Sisters celebrated

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The Leadership Conference for Women Religious has turned a touring exhibit, seen above, into a one-hour documentary called “Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America.” The documentary is coming to Jackson St. Richard Parish in January. (Photos courtesy of www.womenandspirit.org)

As part of the celebration for the Year of the Consecrated Life, St. Dominic Hospital and Jackson St. Richard Parish are hosting a screening of the documentary, “Women and Spirit, Catholic Sisters in America,” as well as a discussion on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at 1 p.m.
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) prepared an exhibit that traveled to several cities in the U.S. The documentary is an offshoot of the exhibit. The exhibit and film, according to press materials, narrates the virtually untold story of women who exercised leadership at a time when few women enjoyed such possibilities. Theirs is a story of quiet courage during many dramatic moments in the history of America.
The one-hour film documents the work these women did in healthcare, education, social justice, civil rights, research and many other fields as well as profiling modern women religious with an eye to the future.

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Sisters were able to advocate at events such as the March on Washington. The documentary tells the story of how Catholic religious women in America took on leadership roles and how they impacted the history of the nation through their work in healthcare, education, social justice and many other areas.

“To understand what the women religious have done for our state of Mississippi and their faithful engagement in ministry the past 150 years, is an overwhelming gift to us as well as all of America,” said Sister Therese Jacobs, BVM, the event organizer. After the screening, Sister Helen Garvey, BVM, the chairperson of the LCWR Committee which prepared the traveling exhibit, will speak. “Sister Helen is informed, articulate, delightful and has a great sense of humor,” said Sister Jacobs.
In the morning, before the public viewing, sisters from across the diocese will enjoy a reception and luncheon in their honor. To learn more about the exhibit and film, visit www.womenandspirit.org.
The planning committee is also hoping to make DVDs of the documentary available after the event. For information, contact Sister Jacobs, 601-366-2335.

Retreat opportunities abound for new year

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St. Mary of the Pines
Eight-day retreats –  $640
Five-day retreats –  $400
Weekend directed retreats – $160
Directed Retreats: The resident retreat director is Sister Dorez Mehrtens, SSND. To schedule a retreat contact Sister Dorez, 601-783-0411 or 601-810-7758 (cell).
“Married as a Path to Holiness,” married couples retreat, Feb. 13-15, 2015. Cost is $340 per couple.
“A Lenten Day of Reflection,” Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is $30, lunch is included.
Private Retreats: A private retreat is a retreat without a director and may be scheduled any time space is available. The individual chooses his/her own resources and rhythm of prayer and reflection throughout the day. Suggested donation: $65 per night. Financial assistance for any retreat is available upon request.
Contact: St. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center, 3167 Old Highway 51 South, Osyka, MS, 39657, 601-783-3494, retreatcenter@ssnddallas.org.

The Dwelling Place
“As I Begin the New Year,” Jan 2-4, 2015. On this feast of the Three Kings, prayerfully using the Scriptures of Epiphany, participants will look at the stars in their lives (the people, events and places that have pointed them to the Christ Child) and will focus on what we seek that is new and good in the new year. Led by Clare Van Lent. Cost is $160.
“Love and Respect: A Couple’s Marriage Enrichment Retreat,” Feb 13-15. Presented by Dr. Steve Street, pastor of Trace Ridge Baptist Church, Ridgeland, Miss. Cost is $275 per couple.
Contact: The Dwelling Place, 2824 Dwelling Place Road, Brooksville, MS, 39739, 662-738-5348, www.dwellingplace.com.

Benedictine Center
“A Reflection Day with the Prayer and Music of Taizé,” Jan. 3, 2015, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Included will be brief presentations on the history and spirituality of Taizé, an ecumenical monastic community in France whose music has touched the hearts of millions around the world. The day will be led by Sisters and musicians of Sacred Heart Monastery. Cost is $9 for lunch; donations accepted.
Contact: Benedictine Sisters, 916 Convent Road, Cullman, AL 35055, 256-734-4622, shmon@shmon.org.

JESUIT SPIRITUALITY CENTER
Directed Retreats: The Jesuit Spirituality Center specializes in personally directed retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Solitude and silence are important aspects of these retreats. Retreats may range from three days, five days, or eight days, to a full month.
Jan 15 or Jan. 18, Feb. 2 or Feb. 5, Feb. 23 or Feb.26. Retreats of eight-days begin on the first date. Retreats of five or three days begin on either date. Costs vary according to the length of the retreat.
“Dream Work: Conversations with the Soul,”  Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Led by Deedy Young, Jungian analyst. In this introductory workshop, participants will consider the attitude with which to approach dreams and will explore key elements in the process of unlocking the dream’s meaning. Cost is $50 and includes lunch.
Contact: Jesuit Spirituality Center,  313 Martin Luther King Dr., Grand Coteau, La 70541, 337-662-5251.

Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO)
“Holy Spirit Teen and Young Adult Retreat: Go Forward,” Jan. 2-4, 2015, at the Landmark Hotel, 2601 Severn Avenue, Metairie, La.
Contact: info@ccrno.org, www.ccrno.org, 504-828-1368.

“Retrouvaille,” an international Catholic peer-to-peer ministry which offers a lifeline to troubled marriages, Jan. 23-25, 2015, at Maryhill in Pineville, La. All inquiries and registrations are held in the strictest confidence. Requested donation is $80 per day. Contact: visit www.retrouvaille.org.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis, Healing Mass, Sunday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m.
  • CAMDEN Sacred Heart Parish, Advent retreat with  Father Raul Ventura, pastor, Saturday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m.
  • CORINTH St. James Parish, Healing Mass, Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m.
  • IUKA St. Mary, Healing Mass, Saturday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish mission, Jan. 12-14, 2015. Led by deacons Eddie Ensley and Robert Herrmann of Columbus, Ga.
  • PEARL St. Jude, video presentation of Father Robert Barren’s series, “Priest, Prophet and King,” Sundays at 9:45 a.m. Group discussion follows.

PARISH & FAMILY EVENTS

  • BATESVILLE St. Mary Parish, Mass in Spanish for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 a.m. with a fiesta afterwards.
    – Representation of Las Posadas,  Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center.
  • CAMDEN Sacred Heart Parish, evening of reconciliation and potluck dinner to celebrate the holidays, Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m.
    – Seniors’ Christmas party, Friday Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. in the parish hall.
  • CANTON Holy Child Jesus, Bishop Joseph Kopacz will celebrate the 11:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 14. A reception will follow.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, young adults Christmas party, Sunday, Dec. 14, 5 – 7 p.m. in the rectory. Dinner will be provided. Bring a gift for “Dirty Santa.”
    – Youth will sell luminaries in honor/memory of loved ones the weekends of Dec 12-13 and Dec 20-21. Proceeds will benefit their summer’s mission trip.
  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories, Christmas program, Sunday Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Meat will be provided.
  • CORINTH St. James Parish, family holiday adventure at “Christmas in Cotton Plant,” Saturday, Dec. 20. A carpool will leave from the church at 5:30 a.m. After the visit,  refreshments and fellowship will continue at Kate and Sam Hathorn’s home.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish, annual Christmas Party, Sunday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a $5 – $10 gift to play Dirty Santa.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary, Santa’s workshop, Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the parish center for children age three through sixth grade.
    – Christmas choir concert, Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. followed by a wine and cheese reception.
  • GREENWOOD St. Francis of Assisi, Christmas potluck dinner, Sunday, Dec. 21, after the 11 a.m. Mass.
  • GRENADA St. Peter Parish, annual Christmas supper, Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m.  with Christmas carols and Santa’s visit.
  • IUKA St. Mary, starting in January 2015 confessions will be on the third Saturday of the month at 4 p.m.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish, Young at Heart “Minnie Pearl” impersonation by Linda Beard and Christmas music, Thursday, Dec. 18, at 11:30 a.m. in Foley Hall.
  • MADISON St. Francis Parish, pizza and salad dinner, Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 5:15 p.m.
  • MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, bilingual Mass on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Parishioners are asked to bring a dish.
  • OLIVE BRANCH Queen of Peace Parish is selling Christmas trees until Dec. 19. Weekday hours are from 4 – 8 p.m., Saturdays, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and on Sundays from noon – 8 p.m.
    – Santa visits on Sunday, Dec. 14. Brunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Donations will be accepted at the door.  Proceeds will benefit the Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center of DeSoto County.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish, annual Christmas dinner, Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Parish Center.
  • SHAW St. Francis Parish, Christmas party, Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. Bring a gift to play “Dirty Santa.”
  • SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, representation of Las Posadas, Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. followed by a reception in the social hall. Everyone is invited to join in the procession with Mary and Joseph in their search for shelter. A reception will follow in the Social Hall.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish is planning an overnight Lenten pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament and EWTN in Birmingham. If interested call Janet Whittington, 662-755-2308.

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES

  • Camden Sacred Heart, Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. followed by the Christmas potluck dinner.
  • Clarksdale St. Elizabeth, Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 6 – 6:45 p.m.
  • Flowood St. Paul, Thursday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m.
  • Gluckstadt St. Joseph, Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 4 – 7 p.m.
  • Grenada St. Peter, Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m.
  • Hernando Holy Spirit, Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m.
  • Jackson St. Richard, Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m.
  • Jackson St. Therese, individual reconciliation, Saturdays, Dec. 13 and 20, from 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Meridian St. Patrick, Monday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Olive Branch Queen of Peace, Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m.
  • Pearl St. Jude, Father Jeffrey Waldrep will be available to hear confessions on Saturday,
  • Dec. 13, from 3 – 5:15 p.m. as well as other times by appointment.
  • Robinsonville Good Shepherd, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
  • Senatobia St. Gregory, Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m.
  • Shaw St. Francis, Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Southaven Christ the King, Monday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
  • Yazoo City St. Mary, Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m.

IN MEMORIAM

  • MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – School Sister of St. Francis Celesta Blackbird, who lived her religious vocation in education, died Nov. 28 at Sacred Heart Convent in Milwaukee. Sister Blackbird was 90 years old.
    Beginning in 1946, Sister Ce lesta ministered in Mississippi, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska for more than six decades. In the Diocese of Jackson, she taught at St. Francis School in Yazoo City (1955-1966).
    A wake and funeral Liturgy were held Dec. 4 at St. Joseph Convent, Milwaukee. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee.
  • DUBUQUE, Iowa – Sister Julissa Duggan, BVM, 95, died Nov. 28, at Marian Hall in Dubuque. Interment was at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
    In the Diocese of Jackson, Sister Duggan taught elementary school at Clarksdale Immaculate Conception. She also taught elementary school and was principal/superior in Davenport, Muscatine, Cedar Falls and Cascade, Iowa; Tucson, Ariz.; Chattanooga, Tenn; and Chicago, Ill.

Official appointments

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On the recommendation of Very Reverend John Edmunds, ST, General Custodian of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity:111414medina

Reverend Odel Medina, ST, appointed pastor of Carthage St. Anne, in addition to duties as pastor of Kosciusko St. Therese, and associate pastor of Camden Sacred Heart, and Canton Holy Child Jesus, effective Nov. 1, 2014.

 

 

Reverend R111414venturaaúl Ventura, ST, appointed associate pastor of Carthage St. Anne, and Kosciusko St. Therese, in addition to duties as pastor of Camden Sacred Heart, and Canton Holy Child Jesus, effective Nov. 1, 2014.

+Joseph R. Kopacz
Bishop of Jackson