SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Bible study, “Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother,” Tuesdays, at 10 a.m. in Heritage Hall (old church). Details: Parish office, 601-856-2054.
• JACKSON St. Richard Parish, book study on Pope Francis’s encyclical, Evangelii Gaudium, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Wednesdays, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. until July 16. Details: George Evans, facilitator, 601-366-2335.
• MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Sunday adult education summer session, “How to explain the Mass,”  June 29, July 27, and Aug. 31, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center.
• OXFORD St. John Parish, women’s retreat on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, in the parish center. Register by email to Mary Kate Whelan, Marykatewhelan@gmail.com.

PARISH AND COMMUNITY

• BOONEVILLE St. Francis Parish, VBS, Tuesday, July 1, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for children ages four to fourth grade. Older students are asked to volunteer.
• CAMDEN Sacred Heart Parish, swimming classes on Saturdays, 8 – 10 a.m. Details: Bernard Cheeks, 601-942-6176.
•  – Summer program, Session II, July 7-25. Will focus on building skills that will help children to be confident and emotionally stable adults.
• CANTON Holy Child Jesus, picnic on Sunday, June 29, following the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Bring a dish, beverage, friend or inactive member.
• CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish Mother’s Morning Out program begins in mid-August on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. – noon. To register contact Leah Ferretti, 662-207-8500. Donations of good used toys, rockers, child table, playground equipment etc., are welcome.
• CORINTH St. James Parish online prayer ministry through has changed the email address to stjamesprayernetwork@comcast.net. Those who were accidently dropped off the list or would to like to participate in this ministry should email the above address.
• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish blood drive, Sunday, June 29, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the parish hall.
• – Youth bake sale, Sunday, July 13, after all Masses. Rosary Fish vehicle decals will also be available for purchase for $6 each. All proceeds benefit the summer youth trip.
• GREENVILLE St. Joseph vacation Bible school,   July 14-17, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the parish hall. Details: Mary Ann, 662-335-5251.
• – St. Monica Ministry of Hope (prison ministry) is seeking donations to purchase Bibles for their ministry. Details: Sandra Cirilli, 662-820-0757.
• JACKSON St. Richard Parish Independence Day celebration, Sunday, June 29, beginning at 6 p.m. on the football field. The Knights of Columbus will sell food, soft drinks, and snow cones. Patrick Harkins will provide entertainment and Bobby Moorehead and the pyrotechnic crew will be in charge of the fireworks.
• – Meet ‘n’ Greet for Biking for Babies, hosted by the Knights of Columbus and Pro-Life Mississippi, Sunday, July 13, at 6 p.m. at the parish.
• –  Mother’s Morning Out summer program, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Details: Rebekah Johnson, 601-506-0862, mrs.rbjohnson@gmail.com.
• JACKSON Called to Protect for Youth workshops on Friday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. – noon at MadisonSt. Joseph High School, Fine Arts Building and on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Tupelo St. James Parish, Shelton Hall. It will be presented by Audrey Oliver, J.D., Safety Analyst with Praesidium. The workshop is for individuals responsible for the training and implementation of the Called to Protect Youth Program.
• Details: Vickie Carollo, 601-960-8471, vickie.carollo@jacksondiocese.org.
• MADISON St. Joseph School Parent Association used-uniform sale, Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the library. Details: Paula Morgan, 601-573-1244, henryandpaula@bellsouth.net.
• PEARL St. Jude Parish, kitchen clean up day and training, June 28,  beginning at 1 p.m.
• SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish cookout, Sunday, June 29, at 6 p.m.
• – Save the dates: potlucks on Sunday, July 27, and Aug. 24, at noon.
• YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, Bishop Joseph Kopacz visit on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

• CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, Eucharistic adoration, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon. Call 662-846-6273, to sign up for a time slot.
• GRENADA St. Peter Parish, Holy hour, 6 p.m., Sunday, June 22, feast of Corpus Christi.
• GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, 40 hours of adoration beginning Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m. – Saturday, June 21, at 11 a.m., closing with Benediction.
• GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, adoration, Friday, June 20, 1 – 6 p.m.
• – St. Francis Parish, adoration, Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. closing with Benediction.
• IUKA St. Mary Parish, Mass, Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m., followed by a presentation on Father Lincoln Dall’s trip to northern Spain along “The Way.”
• MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Sunday adult education summer session, “How to explain the Mass,” June 29, July 27, and Aug. 31, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center.
• NEW ORLEANS St. Matthew the Apostle in River Ridge, Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) annual Day of Refreshment for Women, Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Let Everything that Has Breath Praise the Lord.” Register online, www.ccrno.org, by Wednesday, June 25, to reserve a lunch. On-site registrations are accepted but no lunch is guaranteed. Details: 504-828-1368, www.ccrno.org.
• OXFORD St. John Parish, women’s retreat on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, in the parish center. Register by email to Mary Kate Whelan, Marykatewhelan@gmail.com.
• – The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Beginners and experts are welcome and needed. Details: Terry at the church office, 662-234-6073.
• YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the parish office.

PARISH AND COMMUNITY

• BOONEVILLE St. Francis Parish, VBS, Tuesday, July 1, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for children ages four to fourth grade. Older students are asked to volunteer.
• CAMDEN Sacred Heart Parish, swimming classes on Saturdays, 8 – 10 a.m. Details: Bernard Cheeks, 601-942-6176.
• – Mass to honor Sacred Heart’s graduates, 9 a.m. Sunday June 29.
• CANTON Holy Child Jesus, picnic on June 29, following the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Bring a dish, beverage, friend or inactive member.
• CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, Mass on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. during summer. Will return to 8:15 a.m. in August when school resumes.
• CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories, Natural Family Planning introductory session on Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. Led by Valerie Antici, family nurse practitioner. To register call Antici, 601-597-6560.
• GREENVILLE St. Joseph Parish, VBS, July 14-17, 5:30 – 8 p.m. at St. Joseph School.
• GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, fish dinner on Thursday, June 19, from 5 – 8:30 p.m. on the parish grounds. Fish dinner is $8, fish tacos, $3 each.
• – Blood drive, Monday, June 23, from 2:30 – 7 p.m. in the parish center.
• MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ladies in Faith Together (LIFT), meets at the Mosaic Shop on Wednesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Bring a snack to share. Details: Melissa Smalley, 601-209-4724, mjs0406@aol.com.
• SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, men’s breakfast, prayer and fellowship Saturday, June 14, from 7 – 8:30 a.m. (2nd Saturday of each month) in the social hall. RSVP by email to food4thejourney4men@gmail.com. Details: Ted Schreck, 901-833-3663.
• – Kids’ Music Camp, June 23-26, from 9 a.m. – noon for instrumentalists who are in eighth grade and high school and to singers who are in fourth grade through high school. The group will sing and play at the Sacred Heart Mass on Friday, June 27.
• TUPELO Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive, Friday and Saturday, June 20-21. To volunteer, call Bill Anderson, 662-322-7726, or Ed Ivancic, 662-842-4312.

CELEBRATIONS

• FLOWOOD St. Paul Parish, Father’s Day brunch, Sunday, June 15, after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Free for fathers, a nominal donations for all others.
• MERIDIAN St. Joseph School/Parish homecoming Mass and dinner, Friday, June 27, at 6 p.m., in conjunction with the 40th annual Meridianites convention and picnic.
• SHAW St. Francis Parish, cookout on Sunday, June 29, at 6 p.m.
• SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, feast of the Sacred Heart Mass, Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon at the Social Hall. All members of all the parishes and ministries of the Mississippi Priests of the Sacred Heart are welcome.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

• CAMDEN Sacred Heart, Pentecost revival, Monday and Tuesday June 9-10, at 7 p.m. Guest preachers: Minister Stephanie Monroe from Tabernacle of God, Leakeville, Miss. and Father Darrell Kelly, pastor of Jackson Holy Ghost Parish.
• CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth Parish, pray before picture of Mary in the sanctuary which has a special blessing from Pope Francis. Will be on display until June 7.
• JACKSON – St. Richard Parish Bereavement Support Group, Thursday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mercy Room. Sister Paulinus Oakes will talk on “When Grief Won’t Go Away.” Details: Cathy Reynolds, 601-750-8224; Nancy McGhee, 601-942-2078.
  – Five-week book study on Pope Francis’s encyclical, Evangelii Gaudium, “The Joy of the Gospel,” beginning Wednesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. Details: George Evans, facilitator, 601-366-2335.
• SOUTHAVEN Christ the King Parish, retreat day in Spanish “Answering the Spirit: in the Soul, in Church and in the World,” Sunday-Tuesday, June 8-10, from  7 – 9 p.m. Father Bruce Nieli, Paulist evangelist, presenter.

PARISH & COMMUNITY

• CAMDEN Sacred Heart, pre-Pentecost celebration, Sunday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m.
• – Summer program begins June 2, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for children and youth ages six-14. First session is designed to prepare students for the next school year and session II will focus on human development.
• CLARKSDALE Immaculate Conception Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale, Saturday, June 7. Details: Lydia Williams, 662-313-4801.
• CLEVELAND Our Lady of Victories Parish, fellowship luncheon, Tuesday, June 10, at 11:30 a.m. at Crave.
• COLUMBUS Annunciation School, Pentecost Food Fest, Sunday, June 8, beginning at 5 p.m. in the church parking lot.
• GREENVILLE Sacred Heart, parish picnic, Sunday, June 8, feast of Pentecost, at 1 p.m. Bring your own dinner. A health fair will begin after the 9 a.m. Mass.
  – Father’s Day dinner and reception for the sisters, Sunday, June 15, after the 9 a.m. Mass.
  – Steve Azar Delta Soul Celebrity Golf and Charity Event, Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, at the Greenville Golf and Country Club. The beneficiaries include St. Joseph Catholic Schools, the Greenville Arts Council, Delta State University and the Delta Music Institute, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington County.
• HERNANDO Holy Spirit, parish picnic with games, Sunday, June 8, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Each family asked to bring a large picnic dish.
• JACKSON St. Peter, Pentecost celebration, Sunday, June 8, bilingual Mass at 10:30 a.m., followed by a ministry fair and festival until 2 p.m. Music, dancing, games, food and prizes.
• JACKSON St. Richard Parish, Pentecost celebration, Saturday, June 7, at 6 p.m. in Foley Hall. Bring a traditional dish.
  – Mother’s Morning Out summer program, two days a week, begins Tuesday, June 3, from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Details: Rebekah Johnson, 601-506-0862, mrs.rbjohnson@gmail.com.
• NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, annual picnic, Saturday, June 7, at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center and Memorial Park. Bring blankets and/or chairs. There will be a Space Slide for the kids.
  – Assumption Parish, reception for the jubilee celebration of Father David O’Connor, Sunday, June 15, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, during Father’s Day brunch.
  – Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of the 50th anniversary of ordination of Father David O’Connor, Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. followed by a reception in the Family Life Center.
• PEARL St. Jude, Pentecost International food festival, Saturday, June 7. Potluck dinner served on the church grounds following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Bring a dish to share that represents your ethnic heritage.

CELEBRATIONS

• COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of the 25th anniversary of ordination of Father Robert Dore, pastor, Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. followed by a reception at Lion Hills, 2331 Military Road. If planning to attend, email to annunchr@bellsouth.net, or call 662-328-2927 ext 11.
• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, Spring Fling Dance and Social, Saturday, June 7, 8 p.m. – midnight. Tickets are $15. Proceeds will benefit local charities.
  Child care provided for infant through nine-years-old by parish youth. Cost is $10 per hour per child, $15 per hour for two children per family, $20 per hour for three children per family.
• GREENVILLE St. Joseph, Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of the 60th anniversary of ordination of Father Frank Corcoran, Monday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the parish center.  Details: St. Joseph Church at 662-335-5251.
• MADISON St. Francis, Mass of Thanksgiving, celebration of the 50th anniversary of ordination of Father Michael Flannery, Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the Family Life Center.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, parish rosary, Sundays during May, 30 minutes before Mass, led by the Knights of Columbus.
• OXFORD St. John, workshop for those grieving the loss of a baby, Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. – noon, facilitated by Robin Ridge, from Batesville St. Mary Parish.
• PEARL St. Jude Parish, “Living the Eucharist” retreat, Sunday, May 18, 12:30 p.m., meal followed by reflection and prayer session. Activities will be offered for ages three years – adult.
• YAZOO CITY St. Mary Parish, breakfast in the courtyard followed by the rosary Sunday, May 18, 9 a.m.

PARISH & COMMUNITY

• BOONEVILLE St. Mary, installations of Sheila Przesmicki as lay ecclesial minister of St. Francis and Iuka St. Mary parishes and Father David Szatkowski, SCJ, as sacramental minister of St. Francis, Iuka St. Mary and Corinth St. James parishes by Bishop Joseph Kopacz, Sunday, June 1, during the 11 a.m. Mass.
• CLARKSDALE Immaculate Conception Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale, Sunday, June 1. Details: Lydia Williams, 662-313-4801.
• COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish free financial workshop every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th Street North.
• CORINTH St. James, installation of Linda Gunther as lay ecclesial minister of St. James Parish during Masses on Saturday and Sunday, May 31-June 1.
• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish special graduates’ Mass and reception, Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m.
• JACKSON – Pro-Life Mississippi’s Annual Walk 4 Life, Saturday, May 31, beginning at 7 a.m. with registration at St. Richard Parish. Prizes awarded to top three fund-raisers. Brunch provided in Foley Hall for all walkers and workers compliments of the Knights of Columbus.
• – Summer Mother’s Morning Out program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. beginning June 3. Details: Rebekah Johnson, 601-506-0862, rbjohnson@gmail.com.
• PEARL St. Jude Parish, free estate planning seminar, Saturday, May 17, 10 – 11:30 a.m in the parish hall. This attorney-led, seminar will provide information needed to prepare a will, including low and “no cost” alternatives, medical directives, family trusts, and other probate issues. Details: Michael Wolf, 601-420-0333.
• SHAW St. Francis of Assisi Parish summer socials: cookout Sunday, June 29, at 6 p.m. Potlucks on Sundays, July 27, and Aug. 24, at noon.
• YAZOO CITY St. Mary, Mass and a cookout at the home of Jimmy and Mary Sue Shipp on Sunday, June 1. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a dessert, salad or a side dish.

MAY CROWNINGS

• AMORY St. Helen Parish, Sunday, May 18, followed by a potluck lunch. Bring a dish to share.
• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, Sunday, May 18, at 9:30 a.m. All religious education students and parishioners are asked to bring fresh flowers.
• PEARL St. Jude Parish, outdoor Mass on the grounds, Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. followed by supper.

CELEBRATIONS

• CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines,  Summer Splash, Saturday, June 14, beginning at 9:15 a.m. for sixth – eighth grade girls and their mothers. Registration deadline is June 4.
• The day will include spiritual activities, learning about the School Sisters of Notre Dame, crafts, and swimming. Cost is $6 per person. To register email Sister Clared Coyne, claredc@yahoo.com or mail to 3167 Old Hwy 51 S, Osyka, MS 39657.
• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish, Spring Fling Dance and Social, Saturday, June 7, 8 p.m. – midnight. Tickets are $15. Proceeds will benefit local charities.
• Child care provided for infant through nine-years-old by parish youth. Cost is $10 per hour per child, $15 per hour for 2 children per family, $20 per hour for 3 children per family.
• MADISON St. Francis Parish, annual Cajun Fest, Sunday, May 18, noon – 4 p.m.
• – Msgr. Michael Flannery’s 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood Mass of Thanksgiving Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the Family Life Center.
• McCOMB St. Alphonsus Parish, Pentecost picnic,  Sunday, May 25, at Nobles Farm.
• MERIDIAN St. Patrick Active Christian Enthusiastic Seniors annual Spring Fling, Sunday, May 18, 5 – 7 p.m. in the parish center. Details: Beth Ohnemus 601-880-3319.

HEALTH PROGRAMS

• CLARKSDALE St. Elizabeth School, Life Line Screenings for strokes, diabetes, heart disease and more, Wednesday, May 28. Pre-registration is required by calling 800-324-9458 or visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. For each person who registers, $10 will be donated to the school.
• GREENVILLE Sacred Heart Parish, six weeks Chronic Disease Self Management Program Seminar (CDSMP), Tuesday, May 20 – June 24, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Designed for adults with chronic diseases, their amily members, friends and caregivers.
• GREENWOOD Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish blood drive, Thursday, Monday, June 23, from 3 – 7 p.m.
• MADISON St. Francis of Assisi Parish, annual blood drive, Sunday, June 1, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 9543. Details: Andy Love, 417-597-0220, AmyLoveAndrew@gmailcom.

FUND-RAISERS

• HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish indoor yard sale, Friday, May 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donations accepted starting on Monday, May 19, at 9 a.m. Details: Barbara Wilder, 901-832-0672.
• COLUMBUS Annunciation Parish, “Change for Life, a baby bottle project” to raise funds for Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center in Columbus. Pick up a bottle and fill it up with spare change.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES’ EVENTS

• JACKSON – Mark your calendar for Catholic Charities events this year:
• – Bishop’s Ball, June 27.
• – Journey of Hope Luncheon – Jackson,  Sept. 30.
• – Journey of Hope Luncheon – Tupelo, Oct. 21.
• – Purple Dress Run, Oct. 23.