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.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

• CHATAWA St. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center Conference Retreat June 15-20. Father Byron Miller, CSsR, presents “Taste and See the Good Things of the Lord.” Suggested donation is $425. Scholarships are available. Details: Sister Helen Roper, 601-783-0801, retreatcenter@ssndcp.org, www.ssndcentralpacific.org.
• JACKSON – Introductory Contemplative Prayer/Centering workshop, St. Richard Parish, Monday, May 12, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. There will be a free will offering for the day. Bring lunch, drinks and desserts will be provided. Details: Sister Therese Jacobs, 601-366-2335, jacobsbvm@gmail.com.
• – “Supper & Substance,” Saturday, May 17, in Foley Hall. Cost is $45 per couple. Reservations are required. Details: Debbie Tubertini, 601-366-2335, ext 107, tubertini@saintrichard.com.
• PEARL St. Jude Parish, “Living the Eucharist” retreat Sunday, May 18, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a meal followed by reflection and prayer session. Activities will be offered for ages three years – adult.
• YAZOO CITY St. Mary, “Mary in the Garden,” Sunday, May 18, at 9 a.m.
• GLUCKSTADT On Sundays during May, St. Joseph  Parish Knights of Columbus will lead the rosary 30 minutes before Mass.
• GRENADA St. Peter Healing Mass Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m.

FUND-RAISERS

• BROOKSVILLE The Dwelling Place drawdown Luau, Friday, May 9, at Lee Home in Columbus from 7 -10 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Joe St. John and Larry Priest. Tickets are $100 and admit two. Grand prize – $2500. Tickets can be purchased through PayPal at www.dwellingplace.com. Details: 662-738-5348.
• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph Parish youth will sponsor a spaghetti supper on Sunday, May 4, after the 5 p.m. youth Mass. Plates are $6. Take-outs will be available.  All proceeds benefit the youth summer trip.
• GREENVILLE St. Joseph “Get a Taste of New Orleans, Thursday, May 15, from 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall to benefit St. Joseph Athletic Association. Tickets for the Central Grocery’s 10-inch muffaletta are $17 and are available in the parish office. Details: Ricky DeAngelo, 662-822-7765.
•  HOLY SPIRIT yard sale, Friday, May 30, from 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.
• JACKSON St. Peter Cathedral, Mary and Martha Circle retreat, Saturday, May 17, at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral Center. All women of the parish are invited.
• JACKSON St. Therese Parish will have a team at the South Hinds Relay for Life Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. Details: Phyllis Mokry, 601-373-0369.
• OXFORD St. John Parish drawdown on Friday, May 16. Organizers are soliciting donations for the silent auction and the wine pull. Details: Mark Hodge, 662-607-0706, markhodge@bellsouth.net.

CELEBRATIONS

• CORINTH St. James Parish feast day festival will be held on Sunday, May 4, from noon – 4 p.m. Food, games, entertainment for all.
• GRENADA St. Peter Parish will honor its graduating seniors, First Communion class and mothers at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 11. A reception and breakfast will follow.
• OXFORD St. John “Why Not” women’s group will host a Cinco de Mayo themed party on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at the home of Marietta Battle. All women of the parish are invited and asked to bring a dish or dessert. Details: Michelle Lucker, mllucker2@yahoo.com.
• – The parish will host “More Than A Meal” Tuesday, May 13, at the Stone Center. Sign up on the board in the Narthex. Details: Marietta Battle, 662-363-5109,   mbattle37@att.net.
• – The Interchurch Committee for Racial Harmony invites St. John parishioners to a special afternoon of Christian fellowship at the Burns-Belfry Museum grounds on Sunday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish or dessert. Hot dogs will be provided for all children.
• STARKVILLE St. Joseph Parish ninth annual Lebanese dinner is set for Thursday, May 15, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Tickets are $12 by advance sale only. Sponsored by the Knight of Columbus.

MEETINGS

• NATCHEZ St. Mary, Healing Hands/Prayer Shawl Ministry, Sunday, May 4, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Hilda Bankston will teach free knitting lessons to anyone interested. Donations toward the purchase of yarn will be accepted.
• JACKSON St. Richard Bereavement Support Group, Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mercy Room. Dot-T Dehmer, author of “The Best Part and The Worst Part (of grief)” will be the guest speaker. Details: Cathy Reynolds, 601-750-8224.
• GREENVILLE Sacred Heart will host Mission Mississippi breakfast on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 a.m.

MAY CROWNINGS

• BOONEVILLE St. Francis, Sunday, May 4, at the 11 a.m. Mass
• HERNANDO – Holy Spirit Parish, on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11, as part of the Offertory Procession of the masses. Bring flowers from your yard to Mass.
• – At all of the Masses there will also be a special blessing for all mothers.
• MADISON St. Fancis, Sunday, May 4, at 10 a.m. in the courtyard. Children are asked to bring a flower.

RECOGNITION

• SOUTHAVEN – Sacred Heart School won the Terex Recycle competition for plastic for the second year in a row. The school collected 1,300 pounds of plastic during the months from November 2013 to April 2014.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

• GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, Monday-Wednesday, June 16-18. Details: Karen Worrell, 601-672-5817, kworrellcre@hotmail.com.
• GREENVILLE Sacred Heart, June 16 -20, from 8 a.m. – noon.
• HERNANDO Holy Spirit, “Strange Animals, June 9-13, for Pre-K through fifth graders. Details: Katherine Carroll, 662-429-2896.
• JACKSON St. Richard, “Son Treasure Island,” June 2-6 from 9 a.m. – noon.
• MADISON St. Francis, June 23-27, from 9 a.m. – noon for pre-K through fourth-graders. Details: Mary Catherine George, 601-856-5556.
• NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, “Weird Animals: Where Jesus Love is One-of-a-Kind,” June 2-6, in the Family Life Center. Details: Jennifer Lambuth, 601- 807-6708, jenniferlambuth@gmail.com.
• PEARL St. Jude, “Camping in God’s Creation” June 2-6, from 9 a.m. – noon for ages three years to rising fifth graders. Registration is set for May 17-18  and May 24-25 following each Mass. Cost is $5 per child (maximum of $15 per family) Students from rising sixth graders – high school can volunteer.
• SOUTHAVEN Christ the King, “Wilderness Escape,” Monday-Friday, June 16-20, from 6 – 8 p.m. Registration forms are at the bulletin board in the gathering space. Register by Sunday, May 18. Volunteers needed. Details: Donna Williamson, 662 342-1073, ctksdonna@aol.com.

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