Parish Events

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • AMORY St. Helen Parish book review of “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr Monday, June 8, at noon in the parish hall.
  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, series on the Acts of the Apostles on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Parish, adult Bible study on the Book of Matthew, Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in the conference room of the Family Life Center. Details: Karen Verucchi, 601-870-5388. Adult Sunday School will resume on June 7.

PARISH, SCHOOLS & FAMILY EVENTS

  • AMORY St. Helen Parish picnic, Sunday, June 14, starting at 5 p.m. in the parish hall and grounds.
  • BOONEVILLE St. Francis of Assisi Parish, potluck for First Communion and confirmation, Sunday, May 31.
  • COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, Pentecost food fest was changed to Sunday, June 7, beginning at 5 p.m. in the church parking lot.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish, volunteers are needed to welcome the tourists from all over the world who will embark from the steamship in downtown Greenville around 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. There is a possibility that Sacred Heart Church might be on the tourist’s visiting list. If so, volunteers are needed  to greet the tourists and tell the parish’s history.
    – Picnic, Sunday, June 7, beginning at 1 p.m. Bring your own food. There will be games for youth and adults.
  • GREENVILLE Steve Azar Delta Soul Celebrity Golf and Charity Event, Friday and Saturday, June 5-6. Details: www.SASCF.org.
  • JACKSON Christ the King Parish St. Vincent de Paul/St. Martin DePorres Conference is accepting calls from those who need assistance, call 601-354-3716 from 9 a.m. – noon on Tuesdays, June 9 and 23.
    – Mass for sick and shut-in parishioners or nursing homes will be offered on Fridays at 10 a.m. during June and July. This will replaced the 8:45 a.m. school Mass. Details: Kathleen Feyen, 601-373-4463.
  • JACKSON St. Therese Parish, Relay for Life, Friday, June 5, from 6 p.m. – midnight at Lakeshore Church, 6880 South Siwell Rd., Byram. Needs volunteers to join the team as well as donations. Details: Gail Clark, 601-878-9017.
  • JACKSON St. Peter Parish summer picnic and bingo, Saturday, June 20, from  noon – 2 p.m. Details: RSVP to 601-969-3125.
  • JACKSON The Carmelite Nuns and Carmelite Seculars celebration Mass of the 500th year of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, Saturday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle. Bishop Joseph Kopacz will be the principal celebrant.
  • JACKSON Sister Thea Bowman School is one of three schools in the country selected by the National Black Catholic Congress to participate in the Daniel Rudd Challenge. The school will receive $2,500 if 500 donors give at least $5 from May 1-31.
  • MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, Mass and reception to celebrate Father Francis Cosgrove’s 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m.  followed bya reception in the Family Life Center.
    – Knights of Peter Claver fish and ribs plates, Saturday, June 6, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the corner of 26th Avenue and 8th Street. Catfish plates are $7 and rib plates $8.
    – Baptism class, Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. in the parish center. Details: David or Morgan Bailey, 601-678-2476.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish, Mass celebration of the 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood of Father Jeffrey Waldrep, pastor, Tuesday, June 16, at 6 p.m. followed by a reception in the parish hall.
  • SALTILLO May crowning, Sunday, May 31, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner and the celebration of Father Lincoln Dall’s seventh anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.
    SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass celebration of the feast of the priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ’s), Friday, June 12, at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon in the Social Hall.
    – Summer social, (cookout) Sunday, June 28, at 6 p.m.
  • SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, Mass celebration of the feast of the Sacred Heart (SCJ’S) Friday, June 12, at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon in the social hall.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

  • Clarksdale St. Elizabeth, June 8-12 from 8 a.m. – noon for children ages pre-K 3 (completed) through fifth grade (entering). Details: Sarah Cauthen, 662- 645-6260, sarahbcauthen@gmail.com.
  • Booneville St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Tuesday, July
    14, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Details: Sheila Przesmicki, 662-728-7509.
  • Brookhaven St. Francis of Assisi Parish, “Noah’s Ark,” June 9-11 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Details: Emily Phillips, 601-757-0579, Erin Womack, 601-754-0963.
  • Corinth St. James Parish, Monday-Thursday, June 23-26, from 9 a.m. – noon.
  • Gluckstadt St. Joseph, Monday-Wednesday, June  15-17. Details: Karen Worrell, 601-672-5817, kworrellcre@hotmail.com.
  • Greenville St. Joseph, “Cool Kingdom Party,” July 13-16 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Details: Mary Ann, 662-335-5251.
  • Greenville Sacred Heart, June 8-12, 8:30 a.m. – noon for children in K-6th grades.
  • Hernando Holy Spirit, “Son Treasure Island,” June 1-5, from 9 a.m. – noon. Details: Andrea Ludwig, 662-404-0376.
  • Jackson St. Richard, “Everest,” June 1-4, from 9 a.m. – noon for children four years old through six graders. Details: Kim Turner, turner@saintrichard.com.
  • Jackson St. Therese, “Win the World for Jesus,” June 8-12, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Details: Betsy Carraway, 601-857-2252.
  • Madison St. Francis, “Godz Werkus Circus,” June 22-26, from 9 a.m. – noon for 3-year-olds-fourth-graders. Details: Mary Catherine George, 601-856-5556 ext. 118, mc.george@stfrancismadison.org.
  • McComb St. Alphonsus, “Around the World with Assorted Saints and Virtues,” June 8-12. Details: Annette Gabler at 601-684-5648
  • Natchez St. Mary Basilica, June 1-5, in the Family Life Center for children ages four and up.
  • Pearl St. Jude, “Playing for God’s Team!,” June 1-5 from 9 a.m. – noon, for ages three through 12 years. Cost is $5 per child, $15 per family. Details: 601-939-3181, ccd@stjudepearl.org.
  • Southaven Christ the King Parish, “Joy of the Gospel Around the World,” June 1-5 from 6 – 8 p.m. Details: Donna Williamson, 662-342-1073, ctksdonna@aol.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
AMORY St. Helen Parish, faith sharing/Scripture study with Sister Mary Christine Fellerhoff, meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the convent house.
CORINTH St. James Parish, adult book study group, “Hail, Holy Queen” by Scott Hahn on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, Extraordinary Form of the Mass, Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m.
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, series on the Acts of the Apostles on Wednesdays beginning on May 29 at 6:30 p.m.
COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, Bible study on the 27 books of the New Testament, Tuesdays from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Activities Center conference room. Details: Paul Ackerman, 662-244-0022.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish Knights of Columbus Council 11934 will lead parishioners in praying the rosary on Sundays during May, 30 minutes before Mass.
OXFORD St. John Parish, men’s prayer group, meets on Mondays at 7 a.m. to discuss the week’s scripture readings. All men are welcome.

PARISH, SCHOOLS & FAMILY EVENTS
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis Parish, church league softball. Details: Eli Ferguson, 601-757-7117.
CORINTH St. James Parish, Knights of Columbus  cookout,Thursday, May 21.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, Knights of Columbus Council 11934 fund-raiser, taking orders Sunday, May 17, for smoked pork, whole (eight-pounds) or by the pound. Cost is $30 for whole or $5 per pound.
GRENADA St. Peter Parish, due to Father Martin Ruane’s illness there will be only one Mass on Saturdays at 6 p.m.
GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, farewell reception for Sisters Marie Alspaugh and Mary DeBoer, Sunday, May 17, at 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall.
– Steve Azar Delta Soul Celebrity Golf and Charity Event, Friday and Saturday, June 5-6. Details: www.SASCF.org.
GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish picnic, Sunday, June 7, beginning at 1 p.m. Bring your own food. There will be games for youth and adults.
JACKSON The Carmelite Nuns and Carmelite Seculars celebration Mass of the 500th year of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, Saturday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle. Bishop Joseph Kopacz will be the principal celebrant.
JACKSON Sister Thea Bowman School is one of three schools in the country selected by the National Black Catholic Congress to participate in the Daniel Rudd Challenge. The school will receive $2,500 if 500 donors give at least $5 from May 1-31.
JACKSON Christ the King Parish, Senior Swingers outing to see, “It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues,” at New Stage, Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. Details: Genevieve, 601-373-4463.
MADISON St. Francis Parish, Cajun Fest, Sunday, May 17, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mass. Food and games.
– Creative arts camp, June 22-26, for sixth and ninth graders.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
Clarksdale St. Elizabeth, June 8-12 from 8 a.m. – noon p.m. for children ages pre-K 3 (completed) through fifth grade (entering). Details: Sarah Cauthen,662- 645-6260, sarahbcauthen@gmail.com.
Gluckstadt St. Joseph, Monday-Wednesday, June  15-17. Details: Karen Worrell, 601-672-5817, kworrellcre@hotmail.com.
Greenville St. Joseph, “Cool Kingdom Party,” July 13-16 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Details: Mary Ann, 662-335-5251.
Greenville Sacred Heart, June 8-12, 8:30 a.m. – noon.
Grenada St. Peter, “Cool Kingdom Party: Mary leads us closer to Christ,” May 31-June 4, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. for children ages four-11.
Hernando Holy Spirit, “Son Treasure Island,” June 1-5, from 9 a.m. – noon. Details: Andrea Ludwig, 662-404-0376.
Jackson St. Richard, “Everest,” June 1-4, from 9 a.m. – noon for children ages four through six graders. Details: Kim Turner, turner@saintrichard.com.
Jackson St. Therese, “Win the World for Jesus,” June 8-12, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Details: Betsy Carraway, 601-857-2252.
Madison St. Francis, “Godz Werkus Circus,” June 22-26, from 9 a.m. – noon for 3-year-olds-fourth-graders. Details: Mary Catherine George, 601-856-5556 ext. 118, mc.george@stfrancismadison.org.
McComb St. Alphonsus, “Around the World with Assorted Saints and Virtues,” June 8-12. Details: Annette Gabler at 601-684-5648
Natchez St. Mary Basilica, June 1-5, in the Family Life Center for children ages four and up.
Pearl St. Jude, “Playing for God’s Team!,” June 1-5 from 9 a.m. – noon, for ages three through 12 years. Cost is $5 per child, $15 per family. Details: 601-939-3181, ccd@stjudepearl.org.

PENTECOST CELEBRATIONS
Columbus Annunciation Parish, food fest, Sunday, May 31, beginning at 5 p.m.
Greenville St. Joseph Parish, Sunday, May 24, food and games, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. (No 8 a.m. Mass)
Hernando Holy Spirit Parish, Sunday, May 24, at 4 p.m. Food and Mexican dancers. Bring your favorite ethnic dish.
Jackson St. Richard Parish,  Sunday, May 24, at noon in Foley Hall. Bring your favorite dish. Meat and paper products will be provided.
Pearl St. Jude, international food fest, Saturday, May 16, following the 5:30 p.m. Mass on the parish grounds.

IN MEMORIAM
MILWAUKEE, Wis.  – Father Robert Konopa, OFM, died May 3, at the Milwaukee Catholic Home. He was 63 years old and had been a priest for 23 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, May 8, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Marshfield, Wis. He was buried in Milladore, Wis.
Father Konopa was ordained to the priesthood on June 1, 1991.   In 1993, he was named pastor of Greenwood St. Francis of Assisi Parish, where he stayed until 1996. In 2008, he returned to Greenwood, where he founded the“Channel of Peace Itinerant Ministry.” For five years he preached in Wisconsin, Mississippi, Louisiana and California.

Correction:
In the May 1 edition of Mississippi Catholic in a photo on page 10, C.B. Carroll (not Luckett) was identified incorrectly.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • AMORY St. Helen Parish, book discussion of “The Queen of Water” by Laura Resau, Monday, May 11, at noon.
    – Faith sharing/Scripture study with Sister Mary Chris meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at the convent house.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, “Adapting to Change: Grief and Loss Training,” Wednesday, May 13,  from 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. For nurses, social workers, educators and health ministry advocates. Led by Bob Willis, bereavement coordinator for Hospice of Oklahoma County, OK.  Cost is $20 per person. Details: Ann Elizabeth Kaiser, 601-213-6378, annelizabeth.kaiser@catholiccharitiesjackson.org.
    – “Self Care During Times of Loss,” a sculpting presentation by Rev. Bob Willis, Wednesday, May 13, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. Open to the community. Light refreshments will be served.
  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories, discussion series on the Acts of the Apostles, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the parish center.
  • LEXINGTON St. Thomas, “Priest, Prophet and King,” series study by Father Robert Baron, Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the parish hall.

PARISH & FAMILY EVENTS

  • BATESVILLE St. Mary Parish, Springfest on the Square, Friday and Saturday, May 15-16. Help is needed for shifts at the funnel cake booth and for clean-up duty on Sunday. Details: Parish office, 662-563-2273.
  • BROOKHAVEN St. Francis Parish, Knights of Columbus barbecue chicken dinner in conjunction with the white elephant sale, Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Take out plates are $10 each. The white elephant sale begins at 7 a.m. in the parish center.
    CORINTH St. James Parish picnic, Sunday, May 3, from noon – 3:30 p.m. The festival includes, food, games, folkloric dances, a representation of the Stations of the Cross by the children and music by a group from Tennessee.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, Spring Fling dance and social, Saturday, May 2, from 7 -11 p.m. Tickets are $15. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish blood drive, Monday, May 11, from 2:30 – 7 p.m. in the  parish center.
  • JACKSON St. Therese Parish, garage sale, Saturday, May 2, from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the gym. Details: Mary Parker, 601-927-4333.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish, Walk for Life, Saturday, May 9, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Brunch after the walk in Foley Hall. Details: 601-956-8636.
    – Knights of Columbus blood drive, Sunday, May 10, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the bloodmobile. Free T-shirt to all donors. Details: 888-90BLOOD, www.msblood.com
    – St. Richard School, new family orientation, Tuesday, May 5, at 9 a.m. in the school lobby.
  • MADISON St. Francis Parish, Cajun Fest, Sunday, May 17, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The book booth is accepting new and gently used books of all types.
  • NATCHEZ Cathedral School Crawfish Countdown, Friday, May 8, from 6 – 10 p.m. in the cafeteria and courtyard. Tickets are $100 and admit two people for an evening of fun and prizes. The grand prize is $5,000. Music by Speakeasy, featuring Cathedral alums Will Carter and Drew David. Purchase tickets online at www.cathedralgreenwave.com.
    PEARL St. Jude Parish, Pentecost International Food Festival, Saturday, May 16. Details: Matthew Polk, 601-906-9478.
  • STARKVILLE Mississippi State University, Kinsey African-American Collection at the Mitchell Memorial Library until June 20 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It is one of the world’s largest private collections of African-American art, documents and artifacts.
  • TUPELO St. James Parish, visit of the Guatemalan Consulate, Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17. Appointment is not necessary.
  • VICKSBURG St. Paul Parish, “Adapting to Change: Grief and Loss Training,” Monday, May 11, from 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. For nurses, social workers, educators and health ministry advocates. Led by Bob Willis, bereavement coordinator for Hospice of Oklahoma County, OK. Details: Ann Elizabeth Kaiser, 601-213-6378, annelizabeth.kaiser@catholiccharitiesjackson.org.
  • YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, spring crafts, flea market and garage sale, Saturday, May 2, under the gym from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is a fund-raiser for the religious education program. Hamburgers, chips, and cookies will be sold.
    – Crowning of Mary in the garden, Sunday, May 3, at 9 a.m. in the courtyard. Parishioners are invited for breakfast, crowning of Mary and to pray the rosary.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

  • Clarksdale St. Elizabeth, June 8-12 from 8 a.m. – noon p.m. for children ages pre-K 3 (completed) through fifth grade (entering). Details: Sarah Cauthen,662- 645-6260, sarahbcauthen@gmail.com.
  • Gluckstadt St. Joseph, Monday-Wednesday, June  15-17. Details: Karen Worrell, 601-672-5817, kworrellcre@hotmail.com.
  • Greenville St. Joseph, July 13-16. Details: Mary Ann, 662-335-5251.
  • Greenville Sacred Heart, June 8-12, 8:30 a.m. – noon.
  • Grenada St. Peter, “Cool Kingdom Party: Mary leads us closer to Christ,” May 31-June 4, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. for children ages four-11.
  • Hernando Holy Spirit, June 1-5, from 9 a.m. – noon. Details: Andrea Ludwig, 662-404-0376.
  • Jackson St. Richard, “Everest,” June 1-4, from 9 a.m. – noon. Details: Kim Turner, turner@saintrichard.com.
  • Jackson St. Therese, “Win the World for Jesus,” June 8-12, from  9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Madison St. Francis, “Godz Werkus Circus,” June 22-26, for 3-year-olds-fourth-graders. Details: Mary Catherine George, 601-856-5556 ext. 118, mc.george@stfrancismadison.org.
  • McComb St. Alphonsus, June 8-12.
  • Natchez St. Mary Basilica, June 1-5, in the Family Life Center for children ages four and up.
  • Pearl St. Jude, “Playing for God’s Team!,” June 1-5 from 9 a.m. – noon, for ages three through 12 years. Cost is $5 per child, $15 per family.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

  • JACKSON Thursday, May 7, from noon – 1 p.m. on the south steps of the Capitol in downtown Jackson.
  • COLUMBUS, Thursday, May 7, at noon at the Lowndes County Courthouse. Shuttle service from Farmers’ Market

Correction:

  • Sondra Powell is president of the Carmelite Secular community in Jackson, known as St. Joseph and St. Therese of Lisieux Carmelite Seculars (OCDS). The April 17 edition of Mississippi Catholic listed the wrong person. in a story about the June 6 Mass to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila. We regret the error.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
AMORY St. Helen Parish, Scripture class on Parables on Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 p.m.
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, series on the Acts of the Apostles on Wednesdays beginning on May 29 at 6:30 p.m.
CORINTH St. James Parish, new adult education classes on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Details: Linda Gunther, 662-284-9300.
BROOKSVILLE The Dwelling Place, “Spiritual Doors,” Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is $45 and includes lunch. Led by Karen Hodges and Lee Oswalt from Tupelo. Details: 662-738-5348.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, eight-week study on “The Image of the Catholic Church after Vatican II,” Wednesdays from 9:15 – 11 15 a.m. in the Family Life Center room 106. Led by Sister Michele Doyle. Details: Jan Evans, 601-946-6606.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish, book study, “Mercy – The Essence of the Gospel and the Key of Christian Life,” by Cardinal Walter Kasper, on Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m. in Mercy Room. Details: George Evans, 601-366-2335.
NATCHEZ Bishop Gerow Knights of Columbus annual 24-hour Day of Adoration at St. Mary Basilica from 12 noon Friday, May 8, to 12 noon on Saturday, May 9. The church will be open for all adorers for the 24 hour period. Details: Kevin Friloux, 504-487-9545
SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish mission, Sunday-Tuesday, April 19-21, beginning at 6 p.m. Led by the Redemptorist priests.

PARISH & FAMILY EVENTS
CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, “Adapting to Change: Grief and Loss Training,” Wednesday, May 13,  from 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. For nurses, social workers, educators and health ministry advocates. Led by Bob Willis, bereavement coordinator for Hospice of Oklahoma County, OK.  Cost is $20 per person. Details: Ann Elizabeth Kaiser, 601-213-6378, annelizabeth.kaiser@catholiccharitiesjackson.org.
– Self Care During Times of Loss,” a sculpting presentation by Rev. Bob Willis, Wednesday, May 13, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. Open to the community. Light refreshments will be served.
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, training for liturgical ministers on Sunday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m.
GREENVILLE “The Paul and Wadel Abide Memorial Golf Classic,” Friday, May 1, at 1 p.m. at the Greenville Golf & Country Club. Cost is $150 for the tournament and $60 for the social. Benefits St. Joseph Scholarship Fund.
– Sponsor a teen for the 10-mile walk-a-thon on Sunday, April 26. Details: Therese Seghers, 662-335-5251.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, indoor yard sale, Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Details: LaRae Walgenbach, 901-486-0225.
– Dinner theater, “Dead Air,” Sunday, April 26, at 5 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Cost is $10 per person and includes dinner and show. Childcare will be provided for $5 (includes pizza and movie). Details: Dana Bradley-Hoover, 901-692-0859.
JACKSON St. Therese Parish, garage sale, Saturday, May 2, beginning at 7 a.m. in the gym. Details: Mary Parker, 601-927-4333.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish Cardinal Men’s Club, “Flight to the Finish VII,” 5K or 1 mile run, Saturday, May 2, begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. in the gym.
JACKSON Mass celebration of the 500th year of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila, foundress of the Carmelites, Saturday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle. Donations to cover expenses for the reception and printing may be sent to: Carmelite Monastery; 2155 Terry Road; Jackson, MS 39204. Details: 601-373-3412 (Gift Shop) (See story on page 13)
JACKSON Sister Thea Bowman School drawdown, Saturday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. Grand prize is $10,000. The event includes a silent auction, food and entertainment. Tickets are $100 with the option to add $20 second-chance insurance. Tickets can be split. Details: 601-352-5441.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Canjun Fest, Sunday, May 17, after the  10:30 a.m. Mass. The Toy & General Store needs new or gently used items.
MEMPHIS free presentation by Archbishop Augutine Di Noia, OP, adjunct secretary for the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith in the Vatican, Tuesday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. at Christian Brothers University. Register at www.lumencivitatis.com.

NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica youth bake sale fund-raiser after all Masses Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26.
OLIVE BRANCH Queen of Peace Parish 13th annual fund-raising tournament, Sunday, May 3, at Wedgewood Golfers Club. The four-person scramble begins at 1 p.m.; dinner is included. Details: QOPCC.com, 662-895-5007.
OXFORD St. John Parish drawdown, Friday, May 1,   at the Oxford Convention center. Tickets are $125  for two people, with a chance to win 10,000 Details: Josh Whelan, 662-299-7171.
SOUTHAVEN Sacred Heart School “Robot ReCycle Event,” for used electronics and computer equipment Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  At the school, 5150 Tchulahoma.
TUPELO St. James Parish bunco tournament, Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in the Life Center. Cost is $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the Jamaica mission trip. Details: Dawn, 662-871-5651.
– Ladies’ Club meeting, Sunday, April 26, after the 10:30 am Mass in Shelton Hall. A light lunch will be served. All ladies of the parish are invited.
VICKSBURG St. Paul Parish, “Adapting to Change: Grief and Loss Training,” Monday, May 11, from 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. For nurses, social workers, educators and health ministry advocates. Led by Bob Willis, bereavement coordinator for Hospice of Oklahoma County, OK. Details: Ann Elizabeth Kaiser, 601-213-6378, annelizabeth.kaiser@catholiccharitiesjackson.org.

IN MEMORIAM
GREENFIELD, Wis. – School Sister of St. Francis Marianelle Lies, who lived her religious vocation in music and education, died March 15 at Our Lady of the Angels Convent in Greenfield. She was 93. Beginning in 1942, Sister Lies ministered in Mississippi, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Nevada for more than 70 years.  In the Diocese of Jackson, she taught at St. Francis School in Yazoo City (1946-1953), at St. Mary/St. Joseph School in Holly Springs (1955-1969), at Sacred Heart School in Walls (1969-1975), and at CADET School in Holly Springs (1978-1981).
A wake and funeral were held March 15, at St. Joseph Convent, Milwaukee. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wis.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
AMORY St. Helen, group discussion of the book “In the Sanctuary of Outcasts” by Neil White, Monday, April 13, at noon.
BROOKSVILLE The Dwelling Place, “Spiritual Doors,” Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is $45 and includes lunch. Led by Karen Dodges and Lee Oswald from Tupelo. Details: 662-738-5348.
CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines, discernment retreat for women ages 18-49, “Listening to God While Making Life Decisions,” Saturday, April 11, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration required by April 3. Details: Sister Mary Clared Coyne, 601-730-0433, ccoyne@ssndcp.org.
COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, prayer of Divine Mercy Novena, Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m.
CORINTH St. James Parish, prayer of Divine Mercy  Novena, Friday, April 3, at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at noon, Sunday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, at 6 p.m., other days during Easter Week after the Word and Communion Service and on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. On Mercy Sunday, prayer of the chaplet and a short prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, study of “Joy of the Gospel,” Thursdays at 9 a.m. with Sarah Rauch; Sundays  at 9 a.m. with Chris Greer and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. with Bill Marking and at 4 p.m. with Barbara Smith.
INDIANOLA Immaculate Conception Parish vocation awareness day, (single, married or religious) Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Details: Presentation Sisters, 662-754-2154.
JACKSON Holy Ghost Parish, Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, April 12, at 3 p.m. Adoration at 2 p.m.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish Timely Topics, Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, at 9:15 a.m. in the Chichester Room. Led by Susan Cox.
MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, four-week study of Pope Francis’ “The Joy of the Gospel,” Sundays beginning on April 12, at noon in the parish center. Lunch will be provided. Led by Mary Billups. Details: 601-693-132, marybillups@bellsouth.net.
NATCHEZ Ignatian retreat, “Fully Alive in Christ, Friday-Sunday, April 17-19, at the Natchez Grand Hotel, 111 S. Broadway St. Led by Father John Auther, Mindy Malik and Deacon Jim Long. All Masses will be held at St. Mary Basilica. Cost is $130 per person. Details: Hedy Boelte, 228-363-1700, hedyboelte@gmail.com.
PEARL St. Jude Parish, “Living the Eucharist,” retreat Sunday, April 19, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Activities will be offered for ages three-year-old and older.
SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish mission, Sunday-Tuesday, April 19-21, beginning at 6 p.m. Led by the Redemptorist priest.
TUPELO St. James Parish, Ladies’ prayer breakfast at Traceway, Wednesday, April 8, at 7:30 am.
VICKSBURG St. Paul Catholic Parish, Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, from 3 – 4 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction in honor of the Divine Mercy of God.

PARISH & FAMILY EVENTS
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis of Assisi Parish, white elephant sale, Saturday, May 2, and sale of roasted chicken plates, $10 each.
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories, Women’s Resource Center Banquet, Tuesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. in the parish center. Details: 662-843-8877.
COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, baptismal preparation class, Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m. in the Activities Center. Details: Maria Dunser, 662-328-2927 ext. 12.
– Annunciation Middle School musical, “The Most Epic Birthday,” Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Details: Heather Skaggs, 662-328-4479.
GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishvintage/lagniappe sale, Saturday, April 18, from 2-4 p.m. Set up will begin on Monday, April 13. Details: Mary Jane, 662-453-3980, ihmgreenwood@gmail.com.
GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish  clean-up day for the city of Greenville is April 11, from 8 – 10 a.m.
GRENADA St. Peter Parish, Easter family fun, Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit Theater Troupe, family dinner theater, “Dead Air,” Sunday, April 26, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 or $30 per family of four. Free child care will be available. Details: Dana Bradley-Hoover, 901-692-0859.
JACKSON St. Richard School tour, Wednesday, April 8, at 9 a.m. Details: Development Office, 601-366-1157.
– Registration going on now for Mother’s Morning Out program. Details: Daphne Logan, 601-955-6099.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish Bereavement Support Group “Walking the Mourner’s Path” Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Rev. Ann McLemore of St. James Episcopal Church. Details: Nancy McGhee 601-942-2078, email ncmcghee@bellsouth.net
JACKSON Knights of Peter Claver, Father Lawrence B. Watts, Council 199, fourth annual L. W. Sampson Awards Banquet, Saturday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose building. Tickets are $15 per person.
JACKSON Sister Thea Bowman School annual drawdown, Saturday, April 25. Tickets are $100 for two people.
MADISON “Thea’s Turn,” a stage production celebrating the 25th anniversary death of Sister Thea Bowman staged by New Stage Theater at St. Joseph School’s Performing Arts Center, Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. Details: 601-960-8470, theasturntickets@gmail.com.
MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Cajun Fest’s General Store is collecting items for the fest. Take donations to the Social Concerns office.
MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, Countdown 2015, Friday, April 17, in the Family Life Center. Tickets are $100 each. Details: Mary Yarger, 601-482-6044.
– Servants of Mary annual tea, Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Kehrer Hall. Guest speaker will be Mary Billups.
MOUND BAYOU St. Gabriel Mercy Center presents “A Night to Remember,” honoring people in their community, Saturday, April 11, at 5 p.m. at the Fred B. Clark Family Life Center.
TUPELO Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive will be Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, benefiting the McDougal Center, serving patients in Northeast Mississippi. Volunteers are needed.
– St. James Parish bunco tournament, Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in the Life Center. Cost is $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the Jamaica mission trip. Details: Dawn, 662-871-5651.

EASTER EGG HUNTS
Batesville St. Mary, Easter Sunday, April 5, at 11:30 a.m.
Clarksdale St. Elizabeth, Easter Sunday, April 5, at 3 p.m. in the field next to the St Elizabeth rectory.
Corinth St. James, Easter Sunday, April 5, at 10 a.m.
Gluckstadt St. Joseph, Easter Sunday, April 5, at 9:15 a.m. for children toddlers to age 9.
Pearl St. Jude, Easter Sunday, April 5, at 10 a.m. for toddlers-sixth graders.
Greenwood Sacred Heart, Sunday, April 5, after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Yazoo City St. Mary, Saturday, April 11 at 10:30  a.m. Parents are asked to bring a dozen plastic eggs filled with candy and a basket.
Grenada St. Peter, Easter Sunday, April 5, after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Good Friday collection helps Holy Land Christians

“Pro Terra Sancta”
Why, we might ask, do we take up a collection for the Holy Land during the Good Friday service of Holy Week?
This collection is upheld each year by the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, who sends out a pastoral letter to each diocese over the entire world, describing the needs of the church in the Holy Land. The collection is allocated in portions to the Franciscans for their pastoral and social work and to other institutions that work in the Holy Land.
The Franciscans first established a presence in the Holy Land in 1217. Over the next century, they were allowed by the Sultans to occupy sites in Jerusalem, including the Cenacle, or Upper Room, on Mount Zion and later, the site of the Holy Sepulchre and the site of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
In 1974, Pope Paul VI, in his Apostolic Exhortation “Nobis in animo” (The Needs of the Churches in the Holy Land), elevated the work of the Franciscans. He wrote the following:
1. That in all churches a collection shall take place on Good Friday or on any other day, that shall serve the purpose of “maintaining not only the Holy places above all, but also all pastoral, welfare, educational and social works that the Church carries out in the Holy Land to the benefit of the Christian brothers and the local population;”
2. “the collection shall be delivered to the nearest Commissary of the Holy Land, whose activity, so worthy in the past, is still valid and functional, or it shall be delivered by any other appropriate means;”
3. The Congregation for the Oriental Churches shall grant that “the Custody of the Holy Land and the local hierarchy, with respect to its competences, may continue their work, consolidate it and develop it further.”
The Franciscans’ mission was and still is to acquire and maintain the sites associated with Jesus’ ministry and to make significant investment into the Christian people’s life in the Holy Land. Their ‘custody’ has resulted in orphanages, schools, universities, seminaries, parishes, healthcare institutions, all open to those of all faiths. The organization also builds new homes for Christian families and aid in housing rehabilitation. The procurement and maintenance of the 79 holy sites are part of the mission. There are many international groups of religious who come to care for the holy sites. These missionaries are given the title of ‘Procurators or Commissaries of the Holy Land”. The present Custos of the Holy Land is Father Pierbattista Pizzabella, OFM.

Knights and Ladies of the
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
This order was founded by Sir Geoffrey de Bouillon, of the first Crusade, whose knights liberated Jerusalem. The Order is the only lay institution of the Vatican State charged with the task of providing for the needs of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and of all the activities and initiatives to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land. The contributions made by the members of this Order are the main source of funding for the Latin Patriarchate.

Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land
This non-profit organization, based in New York City, is headed by Father Peter Vasko, OFM.  Father Vasko travels to the U.S. twice a year. The main object of the mission is to fund scholarships for the higher education of Christian youth. An education at Bethlehem University, for instance, costs about $6,000 a year. So the price of four years of school in Israel is about the cost of one year at a state university in the U.S. In order to stem the emigration of young adults from Israel, it is crucial to give them a quality education. In the job market, the Jewish citizen in the State of Israel will be chosen over the young Christian adult (or Muslim). Therefore, a good education and skills are imperative. See www.ffhl.org for more information.
(Sara Weisenberger, a member of the EHOS, edited and contributed to this story using materials made available from the Franciscans who work in the Holy Land.)

St. Therese women gather to reflect on Joy of Gospel

By Elsa Baughman
CHATAWA – During a weekend free of the rain we have been experiencing during this winter season, 24 women, former and present members of Jackson St. Therese Parish and a few of their friends, gathered at St. Mary of the Pines for a retreat focused on the task of “Finding Joy in Everything!”
And joy we found in the small and large group discussions, activities and presentations led by Karla Luke,

Teresa Hayes (center) reads one of the Stations of the Cross using a version from the book “When Silence Falls.” Participants took terms reflecting in each of the stations. (Photos courtesy of Cathy Eaves)

Teresa Hayes (center) reads one of the Stations of the Cross using a version from the book “When Silence Falls.” Participants took terms reflecting in each of the stations. (Photos courtesy of Cathy Eaves)

a member of St. Therese. Luke, who is the coordinator of operations and support services for the diocesan Office of Catholic Education. She centered her reflection on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of the Gospel.
Activities included an art project using mandalas and a version of the Stations of the Cross from the book “When Silence Falls” by Anna Burke. The booklet is designed for those questioning why they need to spend Lent meditating on Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion.
After learning about the significance of the mandalas, each participant colored one while meditating on suggestions which included, giving thanks for things in our life, asking for peace, direction, hope; saying the serenity prayer, feeling God’s peace or even daydreaming.
About her own experience, Mary Parker said, “To some of us, our comfort zones meant going back to using crayons and coloring the mandala, signifying the circle – that life is never ending, eternal life. It’s a praying with color. Each mandala was uniquely different just as each of us are on our own journeys and our lives lead us on different paths.”

Participants colored mandalas meditating, giving thanks, asking for peace, etc.

Participants colored mandalas meditating, giving thanks, asking for peace, etc.

She said what she liked most about this particular retreat was the reminder, “that we have to make choices every day of our lives.  If we make the choice to allow the Lord to lead us and to find joy in each situation, we will have a peace and joy that sooner or later will come naturally. We put the stress in our lives; no one else can be held responsible.  We can handle ANYTHING if we allow the Lord to lead us and make the right choices.”
For Cathy Eaves the retreat was about “the joy of each other’s company, food, fellowship, prayer, and rest. We learned and we created. And we were led by our fellow parishioner and friend, Karla Luke.”
St. Therese Parish has been holding this retreat at St. Mary of the Pines for more than 30 years.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

  • CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines, discernment retreat for women ages 18-49, “Listening to God While Making Life Decisions,” Saturday, April 11, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration required by April 3. Details: Sister Mary Clared Coyne, 601-730-0433, ccoyne@ssndcp.org.
  • CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, Scripture study group, 24-session walk through the Bible, Sundays at 4 p.m. in the school library. Led by scholar Jeff Cavins.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, men’s Lenten retreat, Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the church. Led by Father Kevin Slattery. Details: Duane Stevens, duane@stevensmechanical.com.
  • JACKSON Christ the King Lenten mission, March 22-24 at 6:30 p.m. Led by Brother Gerard Jordan. Will focus on Pope Francis’ Joy of the Gospel. Details: 601-948-8867.
  • JACKSON St. Richard Parish, men’s Lenten prayer breakfasts on Mondays at 7 a.m. in Foley Hall. Father Juan Chavajay, associate pastor, will lead the prayer on  March 23 and Bishop Joseph Kopacz on March 30.
    – New book study, “Mercy – The Essence of the Gospel and the Key of Christian Life,” by Cardinal Walter Kasper, beginning Wednesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Mercy Room. Details: George Evans, 601-366-2335.
  • LEXINGTON St. Thomas Parish, continuing adult education class, Thursdays, at 6 p.m. in the parish hall,  featuring the series “Priest, Prophet and King.
  • MADISON St. Francis Parish, rosary on Fridays at 6 p.m. followed by the Stations of the Cross.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, Palm Sunday multi-parish Mass, will begin in the green space of the O’Connor Family Life Center at 9:45 a.m. and proceed through Memorial Park to the basilica. This will be the only Mass in Natchez on Palm Sunday morning.
    – Living Stations of the Cross, March 29, at 5 p.m. Begins at St. Mary Basilica and will move throughout the downtown area. Presented by St. Mary youth.
    – Ignatian retreat, “Fully Alive in Christ, Friday-Sunday, April 17-19, at the Natchez Grand Hotel, 111 S. Broadway St. Led by Father John Auther, Mindy Malik and Deacon Jim Long. All Masses will be held at St. Mary Basilica. Cost is $130 per person. Details: Hedy Boelte, 228-363-1700, hedyboelte@gmail.com.
  • PEARL St. Jude Parish retreat, “Living the Eucharist,” Sunday, April 19, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Activities will be offered for ages 3 years – adults.
  • TUPELO St. James Parish ladies’ outdoor prayer journey, Monday, March 30, leaving the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m.; return no later than 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Details: Call Karen, 662-844-3701.
    – Apologetics, audio course by Gus Lloyd, Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in Shelton Hall.
    – Tuesday Faith Enrichment Group, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Trace Way.
    – Threshold Bible study group, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the library. Studying the Names of Jesus.
  • WINONA Sacred Heart Parish Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 6 p.m.
    – Bible study, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the parish hall.

PARISH & FAMILY EVENTS

  • CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories, blood drive, Friday, March 27, from 1 – 6 p.m. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 5556.
  • COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish Easter egg hunt, Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. – noon at the school.
  • GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish Seder Supper,   Monday, March 23, at 6 p.m.
    – St. Joseph Altar, Sunday, March 22, between the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Masses. Everyone is asked to bring something for the altar. Details: Mindy Fertitta,  601-853-1718.
  • GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish, participation in the Relay for Life walk on Friday, March 27. Volunteers are needed.
  • GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishvintage/lagniappe sale, Saturday, April 18, from 2-4 p.m. Details: Mary Jane, 662-453-3980, ihmgreenwood@gmail.com.
  • GRENADA St. Peter Parish, fish fry, Friday, March 27, from 5 – 7 p.m. Plates are $10 each. Proceeds benefit the education of future priests.
  • HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, Men’s Association’s fish fry, Friday, March 27, beginning at 4 p.m. Plates are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.
    – The Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
    – Set up for indoor yard sale begins Monday, April 6. Yard sale is Friday and Saturday, April 17-18. Details: Barbara Wilder, 901-832-0672.
  • JACKSON Christ the King Parish, Knights of Peter Claver Council 199, fourth annual L.W. Sampson Awards banquet, Saturday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Tickets are $15.
  • JACKSON Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Mass of Thanksgiving and reception honoring Msgr. Elvin Sunds for his 10 years of service as vicar general, vicar for priests, and chancellor, Thursday, March 26, at 12:05 p.m. followed by a reception.
  • MADISON St. Joseph School, annual senior art exhibit, Sunday, March 22, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts building on the St. Joe campus. Art will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be served.
  • MADISON St. Anthony School’s “Sayin’ Grace” Cookbook party, Saturday, March 28, at the home of John and Julie Lancon. The book features recipes from St. Francis parishioners. Tickets are $50 for two.
  • NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica blood drive, Monday, March 23, from noon -6 .p.m. in the Family Life Center.
  • TUPELO St. James Parish, Tootsie Roll Drive, Friday and Saturday, April 24-25. Proceeds benefit the McDougal Center, serving patients in Northeast Mississippi.

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES

  • Greenville Sacred Heart, March 24.
  • Greenwood St. Francis, Thursday, March 26, from 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Madison St. Francis, Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Meridian St. Patrick, Monday, March 23, at 6 p.m.
  • Natchez St. Mary Basilica, Wednesday, March 25,  at 6:15 p.m.
  • New Albany St. Francis, Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m.
  • West Point Immaculate Conception, Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m.

SPECIAL AWARD
OKOLONA St. Theresa Church has been selected for the 2015 Best of Okolona Award in the Places of Worship category by the Okolona Award Program. The program identifies companies it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.

SPECIAL EVENT
JACKSON Sister Thea Bowman School, “This Little Light of Mine – A Tribute to the life of Sister Thea Bowman,” Thursday, March 26, at 6:15 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis Parish Lenten mission, Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 21, at 10 a.m., 6 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m. in Spanish. Led by Hector Molina.
AMORY St. Helen Parish, Scripture class on Parables  on Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 p.m.
CAMDEN Sacred Heart Parish, Bible reflection, Thursdays of Lent at 6:30 p.m.
CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, “A Quick Journey through the Bible in eight sessions,” Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m. in the St Elizabeth rectory. DVD presentation led by scholar Jeff Cavins.
GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish Lenten mission, March 23-25, from 7 – 8:15 p.m. Led by the Redemptorist priests who will be at the parish March 17-20 to visit families.
GREENWOOD St. Francis Parish, Sunday night Vespers; March 15, at 4:30 p.m.
HOLLY SPRINGS Sisters of the Living Word immersion experience March 15-19 in Holly Springs for single woman 18-40 years of age. Details: Sister Colette Fahrner, 847-636-9822, cfahrner@slw.com.
IUKA St. Mary Parish retreat, “How Accessible am I to God?” Wednesday, March 11, begins with Mass at 10 a.m. Led by Father Henry Shelton.
JACKSON Holy Family Parish mission, March 14-17, beginning Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Led by Father Henry Shelton. Details: Parish office, 601-362-1888, or Joyce Adams, 601-214-6123.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish, “United In Prayer, United in Silence,”  Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in Mercy Room. Brown bag lunch. Free will offering. Details: Sister Therese Jacobs, 601-366-2335   jacobsbvm@gmail.com.
JACKSON Christ the King Parish Lenten mission, March 22-24. Led by Brother A. Gerard Jordan, OPraem.
LEXINGTON St. Thomas Bible study, meal and fellowship, Thursdays at 6 p.m. Studying Father Robert Barron’s series on the Eucharist, “Priest, Prophet and King.”
MERIDIAN St. Patrick, “Tridiuum and the Redemptive Messiah,” Sunday, March 8, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the parish center and Sunday, March 15, from 9:45 – 10:45 p.m. in Kehrer Hall.
– Grief healing workshop, Monday, March 9, from 8:15 – noon for health professionals and from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for anyone. Led by Bob Willis, sculptor and counselor.
NEW ALBANY St. Francis of Assisi Parish Lenten reflection, Sunday, March 8, at 12:45 p.m.
TUPELO St. James Parish ladies’ outdoor prayer journey, Monday, March 30, leaving the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m.; return no later than 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Details: Call Karen, 662-844-3701.

PARISH & FAMILY EVENTS
CORINTH St. James Parish, pizza supper and presentation of the movie “The Lord of the Rings and the Catholic Imagination” by Cody Daniel, Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Lenten suppers, Fridays, March 13 and March 27.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish Bereavement Support Group, Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. “Losses, Powerlessness, and Blessings” led by Sister Therese Jacobs. Details: Nancy McGhee, 601-942-2078.
MERIDIAN St. Patrick School Irish Fest, Sunday, March 21, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NATCHEZ Knights of Columbus dinner, catfish ($10), shrimp ($8), and combo ($10), Fridays from 5 – 7 p.m. in the O’Connor Family Life Center.
– St. Mary Basilica, St. Patrick celebration dinner, Wednesday, March 18, from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
PEARL St. Jude Parish Knights of Columbus chili cook-off, Saturday March 14, after the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Plates are $8 for all adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Details: Nat Zummo, 601-573.3184, zummonat@bellsouth.net.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Amory St. Helen, Fridays at 5 p.m.
Booneville St. Francis, Fridays at 5 p.m.
Brookhaven St. Francis, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus fish fry.
Camden Sacred Heart, Fridays at 6 p.m.
Clarksdale St. Elizabeth and Immaculate Conception, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. At St. Elizabeth School at   2:15 p.m. Parishioners are welcome.
Cleveland Our Lady of Victories, Fridays at 6 p.m.
Corinth St. James, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Soup will be served at 5:30 p.m.
Gluckstadt St. Joseph, Wednesdays, March 11 and 25, at 6 p.m. Lenten suppers: Fridays, March 13 & 27
Greenwood Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fridays at 6 p.m. Fish fry from 5-7 p.m.
Grenada St. Peter, Fridays at 6:15 p.m. Includes a Scripture reading with meditation followed by Holy Communion  and a light supper at the Family Life Center.
Jackson Holy Family, Fridays at 6 p.m
Natchez St. Mary Basilica, Wednesdays at 4:45 p.m. at the Family Life Center and on Fridays at 12:05 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica.
– Assumption Parish, Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
New Albany St. Francis, Fridays at 12:30 p.m.  followed by a light Lenten lunch.
Tupelo St. James, Fridays after the 12:10 p.m. Mass, at 6 p.m. in English and at 7 p.m. in Spanish.
Yazoo City St. Mary Parish, Fridays at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. On Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, followed by a soup supper in the parish hall.

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES
Brookhaven St. Francis, Wednesday March 18,
Camden Sacred Heart, Friday, March 13, at 6pm.
Gluckstadt St. Joseph, Wednesday, March 18, from 5 – 7 p.m.
Greenville Sacred Heart, March 24.
Houston Immaculate Heart of Mary, Saturday, March 21, at 5 p.m.
Natchez St. Mary Basilica, Wednesday, March 11,  at 6:15 p.m.
New Albany St. Francis, Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m.
West Point Immaculate Conception, Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m.
Yazoo City St. Mary, Monday, March 16, at 6 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENT
PEARL “An Evening with Phil Robertson,” star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at Clyde Muse Center, 515 County Place in Pearl. Benefits the Center for Pregnancy Choices. Tickets on sale at Revell Hardware stores. Prices range from $35-$200. Details: 601-713-2322.

Correction:
In the Feb. 20 edition of Mississippi Catholic two sisters in a photo on page 4 were identified incorrectly. Bringing the gifts to Bishop Kopacz during the Golden Jubilee celebration of Sisters Teresa Shields and Maureen Delaney were Sisters Joann Blomme, OP, and Cora Lee Middleton SSND. We regret the error.