SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
BROOKHAVEN St. Francis Parish, “The Battle Series”a four-part series, first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library. Babysitting is available.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish, “Go and Make Disciples,” a six-week series on the role of Catholics, begins Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Glynn Hall. Details: Debbie Tubertini, 601-366-2335, ext. 107, tubertini@saintrichard.com.
MADISON St. Francis Parish, M&M Bible study, “Jesus the Pilgrimage,” Wednesdays from 9:15 – 11:15 in the Family Life Center, room 100. Details: Jan Evans, 601-946-6606.
MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, Bible study, Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Oct. 6, from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. in the parish center. Father Robert Barron’s book, “Untold blessings, the three paths to holiness.” Details: Kathy Foley, 601-616-0025, kathyfoley1941@yahoo.com.
PEARL St. Jude Parish, “A biblical walk through the Mass, begins Sept. 13, from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. in the parish hall.
PHILADELPHIA Holy Cross Parish, couples’ Bible study beginning Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. with Mass. Led by Ben Peebles. Supper and childcare provided. Cost for supper is $4 for adults and $2 for children.

LEVEL ll Catechist certification and adult faith formation courses on-site
JACKSON Holy Family Parish, “Ecclesiology, who we are as church in the world, Wednesdays, Sept. 9-Dec. 2, from 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
MADISON St. Francis Parish, “Mary and the saints: Companions on the journey,” Saturdays, Sept. 12, 19, Oct. 3 and 17, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
NATCHEZ Holy Family Parish, “Sacraments and worship: celebration of Christian mystery,” Mondays, Sept. 14-Nov. 2, from 3 – 5 p.m.
Level 1 certification – online courses:
– Role and person of the catechist, Sept. 8-27.
– Faith and moral development, Oct. 4-25.
– Introduction to Scriptures, Nov. 1-22.
Details: Annette Stevenson, annette.stevenson
@jacksondiocese.org., 601-960-8470.

PARISH, SCHOOL & FAMILY EVENTS
CANTON Holy Child Jesus Parish annual Family and Friends Day, Sunday, Aug. 30, beginning at the 11:15 a.m. Mass followed by a picnic on the church grounds. Members, former members and friends are welcome.
CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish fair, Tuesday, Sept. 15. Volunteers are needed. Details: Lisa Chicorelli, at 662-645-0398.
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, cantor workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. in the church. We focus on treatment of text with a few tips on breathing and vocal technique. Details: Karen Fosheim, 662-347-7653
GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish  Knights of Columbus, MSU/OLE MISS football pool. Cost is $20 a square. Details: Paul Correro, 662-453-7766, or the church office, 662-453-3980.
GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish, health screenings, Sunday, Aug. 30, in the parish hall.
GRENADA St. Peter Parish, blood drive, Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, Fall Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Booth rental, $25. Call Barbara Dean, 901-486-6470. Volunteers needed. Details: Barbara Smith, 662-233-4833 -901-413-8102.
JACKSON St. Therese Parish, planning meeting for canonization celebration of St. Therese of Lisieux’s parents, Thursday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. All parishioners invited.
MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, young adult group “Dining with the deacon,” Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Squealr’s Bar-B-Que. Details: Monette Jeter, monettejeter@gmail.com and Mary Billups, 601-484-8954.
NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, launch party for all  youth group members and their parents – CYO, JCYO, KCYO, St. Mary Kids, CLW, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Sunday Aug. 30, at the Youth Center.
PEARL St. Jude Parish, monthly meeting of SAIL (Support for Adoption, Infertility, and Loss) for women that have lost children, are going through infertility, or adoption, second Tuesday of every month (Sept. 8) at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided. Details: Abby Nelson,  sailcentralms@yahoo.com
PHILADELPHIA Holy Cross, Woofer Ball Tournament and picnic, Saturday,  Aug. 29, at 9 a.m. Details: Jason Holland.
– Religious education kickoff celebration, trip to Lake Tiak o’Khata, Sunday, Sept. 23, leaving after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Lunch will be provided. Cost for parents is $16, free  for children registered for religious education classes.
TUPELO St. James Parish, Ladies’ Club meeting,  Sunday, Aug. 30, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass in Mary’s Room to discuss the upcoming rummage sale. All are invited. Lunch will be served.

BLACK CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
The 2015 National Black Catholic Men’s Conference, Oct. 8-11, at the Double Tree Hotel in Lafayette, La. Sponsored by the Diocese of Lafayette. Registration is $150 for adults, $75 for college students and $25 for high school and youth (8-13). Details: Father Thomas James, SVD, (337) 380-9713 or or www.bowmanfrancisministry.com.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVICES
Born Free and New Beginnings has received a grant from the March of Dimes to add a smoking cessation component to its program. Born Free offers treatment services for women 18 years or older who have been identified as abusing drugs and/or alcohol and are pregnant and/or have children younger than six-years-old. Participants will get counseling for addiction, smoking cessation, safe sleep and referrals to improve the health of their babies. Details: 601-922-0026.

SPECIAL EVENT
JACKSON Life performances of the Whirling Dervishes from Konya and Turkish Sufi music ensemble, Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. Inspired by Rumi, one of the world’s greatest and best-selling poets of all time.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

• AMORY St. Helen Parish, book discussion, “The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen,” Monday, Aug. 10, at noon at the parish hall.
• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, adult summer Bible study, “Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the classroom in Heritage Hall.
• GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, Healing Mass, Thursday, July 30. Prelude music begins at 11:15 a.m. Mass at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch in the parish hall.
• GRENADA St. Peter, praying the rosary, Sundays at 6 p.m. in the church.
  – Book discussion, “The Light is on For You” Tuesdays, at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Details: Cecilia Lucio or Irene Stark.
• JACKSON St. Richard Parish, “Go and Make Disciples,” a six-week series on the role of Catholics, begins Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Glynn Hall. Details: Debbie Tubertini, 601-366-2335, ext. 107, tubertini@saintrichard.com.
  – Book discussion, “Jesus – A Pilgrimage,” by Father James Martin, SJ, for six-weeks beginning Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Books are available in the parish office for $20. Details: George Evans, evans@saintrichard.com.
• MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish Catholic Book Club, review of the book on Luis Antonio Talge, current cardinal of the Metropolitan See of Manila, Phillippines, Monday, Sept. 14. Details: Kathy Foley, 601-616-0025, kathyfoley1941@yahoo.com.
• YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, “The Rosary and Me,” Sundays, Aug. 30 and Oct. 25. More information to come.

PARISH, SCHOOLS & FAMILY EVENTS

• BROOKHAVEN St. Francis Parish, young adult fellowship night, Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Amy and Dennis Valentine, 515 S. Jackson Street. All parishioners aged 21-45, are welcome. Refreshments and supper will be served. Details: Valentines, 601-757-1885.
• CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish fair, Tuesday, Sept. 15. Volunteers are needed. Details: Lisa Chicorelli,  662-645-0398.
• CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, Mothers’ Morning Out open house, Sunday, Aug. 2, from 4-5 p.m.
• GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, 2015 parish fair brainstorming meeting, Wednesday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Details: Missi Blackstock, 662-822-1862.
  – Date and time for the newly formed cancer support group will be announced soon. Details: BeBe, 251-604-2966
• GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, dedication of new organ, Sunday, Aug. 2, during the 9 a.m. Mass. A concert will be performed at 3 p.m. followed by a social in the parish center. The entire Catholic community of IHM, St. Francis, St. Thomas and Sacred Heart are invited.
• HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, Men’s Association is accepting aluminum cans for recycling. Bring bags to the garage door or put them in the containers marked for cans in the Family Life Center. Proceeds benefit Catholic Social Services, Interfaith Food Bank, and the Cindy Pretti Scholarship Fund. Details: Lee Smith, 662-233-4833, or Sal Galtelli, 662-429-5071.
• JACKSON St. Richard Parish, Chatham Art Showcase, Friday, Aug. 14, from 6 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Entrance fee is $5 and includes a glass of wine or a soft drink. Applications are available at www.saintrichard.com. Details: Raymond Barry, 601-366-2335, chathamartshowcase@strichard.com.
  – Bereavement support group meeting, Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Keith Tonkel, pastor of Wells Memorial Methodist Church, will speak on “Coping hints at the death of a loved one.” Details: Nancy McGhee 601-942-2078, ncmcghee@bellsouth.net.
• JACKSON St. Peter Cathedral, fund-raiser for Habitat for Humanity Build 2015, sale of high quality trash and garbage bags in three sizes from now until Aug. 23 after all weekend Masses.
  – Fall gala, Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Old Capitol Inn. Details: parish office, 601-969-3125.
• JACKSON Christ the King Parish, liturgical dance workshop, Friday, July 31, from 1 – 4 p.m. and Saturday,  Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for girls ages 6 and up. All are welcome, free of charge. Led by Sister Lynn Marie Ralph, SBS. Details: Pamela Osborne, 601-948-8867.
  – King Workers yard sale, Saturday, Aug. 1, from 7 a.m. – noon in the Multipurpose Building. Donations are needed (not clothes).
• NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, blood drive, Monday, July 27, from noon – 6 p.m. in the O’Connor Family Life Center. Schedule your appointment at www.unitedbloodservices.org.
• SHELBY St. Mary’s Parish, Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of diamond jubilee of the religious profession of Sister Jo Ann Villademoros SSND, Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. Father Sam Messina will be the celebrant. All are invited to the Mass and to the social which will follow.
• TUPELO St. James Parish, information session on a new class of the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program (LIMEX) Sunday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. in Mary’s Room. Details: Lee Oswalt, 662-322-3741, or Kris Ivancic, 662-791-9643.
  – Visit of the Mexican Consulate, Aug. 15-16. To make an appointment call 877- 639-4835.
  – The Happy Hearts will be traveling to the Abbey at Culman, Ala., on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Cost is $10 person which covers the tour of the grotto and lunch. Reserve your spot by Aug. 12. Details: Jessica, 662-871-5033.
  – Parishioners are invited to support Nikki Ivancic in “Dancing Like the Stars,” Saturday, Aug 22, at the Bancorpsouth Center. An evening that raises money for Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi. Tickets are $50 for the show and dinner and $20 for the show. Details: www.bgcnms.org/nikki-ivancic.aspx.
• YAZOO CITY Drop off for the shoe box collection for the religious education projects is  Sunday, Aug. 16.

CASH CRAWL

• JACKSON Catholic Charities inaugural “Cash Crawl” during Fondren’s First Thursday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. This is a fund-raiser for the Rape Crisis Center with an opportunity to take home $1,000 for playing a progressive card game during Fondren’s First Thursday.
  Entry fee is $25. Tables will be set up along State Street and throughout Fondren for your chance to play along. Visit participating merchants and draw a card to enter for a chance to win the big prize. Details: www.ccjackson.org.

INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION

• JACKSON “Be in the know . .  . before you go,” informative presentation about the different types of senior housing available in the Jackson Metro area, including services and approximate cost. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Dominic Hospital. Presenters will also explain services available to senior adults in the home. Details: 601-200-6698.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

• CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center, eighth annual, “Speak Lord I’m Listening,” retreat for men and women using the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Friday-Sunday, July 24-27. Led by Father Bill Henry. Cost is $140 per person, double occupancy, $160 per person for single rooms and $40 for commuters. Details: Charlene Brown, 601-248-4310.
• CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, Latin Mass, Sunday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Father Scott Thomas, pastor, will celebrate.
• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, 12-week adult summer Bible study, “Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in Heritage Hall. Cost of the book is $22. Details: parish hall, 601-856-2054.
• MOBILE, Ala. – Little Sisters of the Poor discernment retreat, “Fun in the Sun,” Aug. 7-8 for single women 17-35, led by Father Victor Ingalls and the Little Sisters of the Poor. No charge. Details: Sister Carolyn, lsp, vocmobile@littlesistersofthepoor.org, 251-591-3700.

PARISH, SCHOOLS & FAMILY EVENTS

• AMORY St. Helen Parish vacation Bible school will be held in conjunction with First Presbyterian Church Sunday-Tuesday, July 19-21, from 5 – 8 p.m. at the parish. Supper will be served each evening.
  – Annual cookout for both churches, Wednesday, July 22, at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. St. Helen parishioners will be responsible for desserts.
• BOONEVILLE St. Francis of Assisi Parish, vacation Bible school, “Come to the Feast,” Tuesday, July 14, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m for children ages four- years to fourth grade.
• CLEVELAND “Life After Loss,” help and support group meets at St. Luke Methodist on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Details: Our Lady of Victories Parish office, 662-846-6273, or Larry Lambert, licensed counselor, 662-719-8756.
• GRENADA St. Peter parishioners are invited to attend the “Casting Crowns” concert and pre-concert party in Greenwood on Saturday, July 18. Tickets are $25. Details: Tara Trost, 662-515-9126.
• GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, vacation Bible school, July 13-16 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for children attending five-year-old kindergarten through fifth grade. Details: Mary Ann Barker, 662-335-5251.
• HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, boat ride at the Reelfoot Lake, Wednesday, July 15. Participants will meet at the church parking lot at 5:30 a.m. and get back that evening about the same time. The cost is $10 per person. Details: holyspiritladies@gmail.com or call Cil, 662-420-9875.
  – Parish fair planning meeting, Wednesday, July 29, at 2 p.m. Details: Missi Blackstock, 662-822-1862.
• JACKSON The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) workshop, scheduled for July 18, was rescheduled for January or early February. Details: Fran Lavelle, 601-960-8473, or fran.lavelle@jacksondiocese.org.
• JACKSON St. Richard Parish, family game night, Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in Foley Hall. Bring your own beverages and $5 for pizza.
  – “Sonnets, Strings, and Things,” Sunday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Reading of poems and musical entertainment by Jake Slinkard, a graduate of St. Joseph School.
• JACKSON Holy Family Parish, strategic plan meeting for 2015-2016, Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Past, present and future parishioners invited.
• JACKSON The Knights of Columbus, pro-life rosary, Saturday, July 25, at 9 a.m. at the Marian Prayer Garden beside the cathedral. St. Peter parishioners are invited.
  MADISON St. Joseph School sixth annual Bruin Burn, Saturday, July 18, beginning at 7 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic School, 1585 Old Mannsdale Road. 5K Run/Walk is $25 per person, and the one-mile fun run is $15 per person. Register online at www.racesonline.com. Details: Bubba Garrard, 601-668-8571, bgarrard06@gmail.com.
• MERIDIAN St. Patrick Parish, vacation Bible school, July 13-16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Details: Ashley Alexander, 601-934-7160.
• NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, “Directors Chorus” Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. Presented by the Mississippi Chapter of the American Choral and Director Association and directed by Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe, director of Choral Activities at the University of Southern California. Free and open to the public.
  – Blood drive, Monday, July 27, from noon – 6 p.m. in the O’Connor Family Life Center. Schedule your appointment at www.unitedbloodservices.org.
• TUPELO St. James Parish feast day, Saturday, July 25, pilgrimage walk along the Natchez Trace. Meet at the church at 7:30 a.m. to be shuttled over to the Chickasaw Village to start the walk at 8 a.m. There will be a spiritual pilgrimage in the church beginning at 9 a.m. Afterwards, there will be a breakfast in Shelton Hall provided by the Hispanic community.
  – Confirmation will be held during the vigil Mass on July 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Shelton Hall.
  – Parishioners are invited to attend “Dancing Like the Stars,” Saturday, Aug 22, at the Bancorpsouth Center. An evening that raises money for the Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi. Tickets are $50 for the show and dinner and $20 for the show. Details: www.bgcnms.org/nikki-ivancic.aspx,
• –SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish, summer social with cookout, Sunday, July 26, at 6 p.m.

ADDENDUM
The First Communion and confirmation photos from Olive Branch Queen of Peace, New Albany St. Francis and Ripley St. Mathew’s published on the edition of June 26 were taken by Joseph Swords.

CASH CRAWL
JACKSON Catholic Charities inaugural “Cash Crawl” during Fondren’s First Thursday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. This is a fund-raiser for the Rape Crisis Center with an opportunity to take home $1,000.
Entry fee is $25. Tables will be set up along State Street and throughout Fondren for your chance to play along. Visit participating merchants and draw a card to enter for a chance to win the big prize.

IN MEMORIAM
INDIANA – A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Junkin, D.C., was celebrated June 27 at Seton Residence Chapel in Evansville, Ind. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery in Evansville. Sister Junkin died June 24 at Seton Residence. She was 89 years of age and spent 62 years as a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
Sister Junkin began her ministry in education at St. Joseph School in New Orleans. She taught at Cathedral Schools in Natchez from 1973-1974 and served as principal from 1974-1981. She also served as librarian at the school and at St. Mary’s Parish.
She is survived by her sister, Marty (J.W., III) Seibert of Natchez, nieces and nephews.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
BROOKSVILLE The Dwelling Place retreat, “The Psalms: My Book of Prayer,” June 20, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is $35 and includes lunch. Details: 662-738-5348.
CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center, eighth annual, “Speak Lord I’m Listening,” retreat for men and women using the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Friday-Sunday, July 24-27. Led by Father Bill Henry. Cost is $140 per person, double occupancy, $160 per person for single rooms and $40 for commuters. Details: Charlene Brown, 601-248-4310.
CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, Mass on Thursdays at 12:10 p.m. until school starts back.
McCOMB St. Alphonsus Parish, last two classes of “An Introduction to the Theology of the Body,” Wednesdays, June 17, and 24. Led by Jason Angelette, co-director of Faith & Marriage, New Orleans. Details: Margaret Weathersby, 601-754-5554.

PARISH, SCHOOLS & FAMILY EVENTS
CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, presentation of the options for the renovation of the church, Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m.
– Vacation Bible school, July 12-16 from 6 – 8 p.m. Volunteers needed. Details: Jennifer, 662-402-7050.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, family picnic and movie night, Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m. Hot dogs and homemade ice cream will be provided.
GRENADA St. Peter Parish is seeking musicians and singers. Details: Karla Houston, 662-417-2333, JoAnn Gonzales, 662-417-4551.
– A statue of St. Joseph with the Child Jesus has been ordered in memory of Father Martin Ruane. Mark donations “memorial statue” and add to the collection basket.
HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish will celebrate three Masses as a Father’s Day spiritual remembrance for fathers, grandfathers, and godfathers living and deceased beginning with Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, and on Wednesdays, Aug. 5 and Sept. 9. Look for envelopes in the pews to participate.
JACKSON Catholic Charities Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop, Saturday, June 27, from 8:30 a.m. – noon at St. Richard Parish, Foley Hall. Details: Dorothy Balser, 601-326-3725.
– Parish-Based Ministries of Catholic Charities Poverty Task Force meets the third Wednesday of each month, (June 17) from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Catholic Charities downtown office.  Members are committed to standing with the poor and vulnerable through concrete acts of charity and justice. Details: Dorothy Balser, 601-326-3725, dorothy.balser@ccjackson.org.
JACKSON Christ the King Parish vacation Bible school, June 22-26 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
“Taste of Christ the King,” Saturday, June 27, from 2 – 5 p.m. in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the parish. Tickets are $5. The event is open to the public.
JACKSON St. Richard Parish, Bereavement Support Group will meet on Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m in the Mercy Room. Details: Nancy McGhee, 601-942-2078, ncmcghee@bellsouth.com
JACKSON St. Peter Parish summer picnic and bingo, Saturday, June 20, from  noon – 2 p.m. Details: RSVP to 601-969-3125.
MADISON St. Joseph School sale of used uniform items on Saturdays, June 20 and July 18, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the library. Donations of uniforms can be dropped off at the Administration Building at the front office. Details: Paula Morgan, 601-573-1244, henryandpaula@bellsouth.net.
– Fifth annual Booster Club Bruin Burn 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday, July 18. Registration is now underway for the race which will begin and end at St. Anthony Catholic School, 1585 Old Mannsdale Road, behind St. Joseph. Details: Mike Crandall, 601-953-1817, mcrandall84@comcast.net or Bubba Garrard, 601-668,8571,  or bgarrard06@gmail.com.
MERIDIAN Xavier University Meridian Alumni Chapter, “Juneteenth Celebration,” first annual legacy jazz brunch featuring Meridian jazz artist and New Orleans food, Saturday, June 20, at St. Joseph Kehrer Hall from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Details: Dr. Otis Gowdy, Otis_gowdy@comcast.net; Anny Ramsey, 601-693-2161.
_ St. Patrick Parish vacation Bible school, July 13-16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Details: Marilyn Winkel, 601-484-8955, mwinkel@bellsouth.net.
NATCHEZ Compassionate Care Hospice, 113 Jefferson Davis Blvd., Suite A, sponsors a grief and loss support group meeting on the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Details: 601-442-6800, 1-855-642-6800 (toll free).
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.
SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish summer social, (cookout) Sunday, June 28, at 6 p.m.
YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish needs volunteers to help with a project in the summer to teach young people learn about the rosary. Details: Diane Melton.

RCIA WORKSHOP 2015
JACKSON The diocesan Office of Religious Education and Faith Formation will offer a Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) workshop on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Madison St. Francis Parish. The guest speaker is Mary Birmingham, director of music, Liturgy and Christian Initiation at Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne, Fla.
Information will be provided on the resources available to use with participants. Cost is $25 per participant which includes lunch; $20 per person if three or more come from same parish.
Birmingham is the author of Year-Round Catechumenate, the Word & Worship Workbook series, and the new Faith, Life and Creed series. Details: Fran Lavelle, 601-960-8473 or fran.lavelle@jacksondiocese.org.

IN MEMORIAM
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Joellen Flynn was celebrated on May 11. Sister   Flynn, a Sister of St. Agnes (CSA), died May 6 at Nazareth Center. She served as elementary teacher for 36 years in Kansas, New York, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. She later ministered for 15 years as a teacher and teacher aid in the Diocese of Jackson in Camden, Indianola, Thomastown and Carthage.
Burial took place at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the Ministry of “Adelante Mujer, Inc.,” an organization which offers medical scholarships to women in Nicaragua, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, Attn: Sister Ann Mckean.

SPECIAL NEED
HERNANDO Sacred Heart Southern Missions Thrift Store is accepting clothing, all household items, furniture, blankets, toys, books and holiday items, any unused makeup, creams or nail polish. Proceeds go towards the food pantries. Details: Laura, 662-342-3316.
Drop boxes are located in the parking lots at Sacred Heart School and at Christ the King Church in Southaven. Details: Laura at 662-342-3316.
Shopping hours are 10 a.m. – 6-p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. New hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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.

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.

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.