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VOLUME 34 / NUMBER 13 www.biloxidiocese.org February 24, 2017

Ordination and Installation of -elect Louis F. Kihneman III postponed

Due to health reasons, the Ordination and Installation of Bishop-elect Louis F. Kihneman III as Fourth Bishop of Biloxi has been postponed. A new date for the Ordination and Installation will be announced at a later date. On the advice of medical staff, Bishop-elect Kihneman underwent successful surgery for diverticulitis on February 13 and was unable to travel to Biloxi for the 17th of February. Please pray for our bishop-elect for a speedy recovery. In lieu of flowers and plants, please send a spiritual bouquet or make a donation to your or school.

New St. Mary Church ‘gives visible witness to love of God’

Bishop Roger Morin gives the final blessing at the Mass of Dedication for the new dom.” St. Mary Church in Woolmarket on Feb. 12. At far left is Bill Vrazel, Master “The church building, God’s house, the space dedicated to community worship, of Ceremonies. The bishop was assisted by Deacon Al Stockert, to his right, and gives visible witness to love of God. The community of believers, the parish, gives Deacon Gerald Pickich, to his left. At far right are St. Mary pastor Msgr. Dominick testimony to faith and devotion by offering finery, significant gifts, as a sign of thanks- Fullam and Father George Murphy. giving to God for all of the spiritual gifts that flow from divine love and mercy. Still, “The people are the Church and they gather in the building, the house of God, in what we build as visible, thanks to God is a minor expression of love and gratitude. order to pray, to render glory and praise to God who is the giver of every gift: life, love No matter how wonderful our visible testimonial, it is still but a glimmer of the deep and faith,” Bishop Morin told St. Mary parishioners. personal faith that enlivens our hearts and minds into active, living witness of a com- “In faith, inspired and formed by God’s infinite love and boundless mercy, we are mitment to love of God and our neighbors.” See pages 12-13 for more photos. strengthened on our pilgrim journey through this world to the eternal heavenly king- Photo at left by Juliana Skelton. Photo at right by Msgr. Dominick Fullam. 2 Diocesan Events

sic. Confessions will be available. Ev- Bethel Free Health Clinic Sacred Heart to eryone is welcome!! Biblical Walk through the BILOXI -- Bethel Free Health Clinic, Offer Oremus Mass Bible Study located at 1650 Carrol Drive, is a free DEDEAUX -- Sacred Heart Catholic Seder Supper at St. PASS CHRISTIAN -- A Biblical clinic that offers medical care to those Church will offer the class “Oremus”, John the Evangelist Walk through the Mass Bible Study will

February 24, 2017 who do not have insurance or cannot af- an eight-week course, March 6-April 24. • be held at Most Holy Church, GULFPORT -- Please come and join ford it. The clinic is open on Tuesday, It will be offered on Monday nights, 6:30 9062 Kiln-Delisle Rd, March 2-April us on Tues., April 11, at 6 p.m. at St. John Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30- p.m. in the Cursillo Center. 6 on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Evangelist , 2414 11:30 a.m. Patients are seen on a first Oremus is a Catholic prayer study It is a video-based program presented 17th Street, as we celebrate together our come, first serve basis. Bethel is always program that will teach you the essen- by Ascension Press. Dr. Edward Sri ex- covered dish Seder Supper. Please bring looking for medical professional volun- tials of a fruitful prayer life. plores how the words and gestures of the a covered dish to help complete the meal teers. For more information, call (228) The Oremus study program teaches Mass have their roots in the Bible, and and RSVP to (228) 864-2272 so we will 594-3640 or send email to bethelkatclin- you the essentials of an effective and explains their profound significance. know how many are coming and what [email protected]. fruitful prayer life. Over the course of You will come to know and understand Gulf Pine Catholic you are bringing. eight weeks you will discover how God the Mass like never before by discover- Seder Supper: Passover is the oldest Lenten Daily Masses speaks to you, even in the smallest en- ing the rich meaning behind why we say and most important religious festival in at Diocesan counters. Following the tradition of the what we say and do what we do during Jerusalem commemorating God’s deliv- Catholic Church and the wisdom of the the Liturgy. For more details call Terry Pastoral Center erance of the Hebrews from slavery in , you will learn how to express Waltman (228) 466-9951 or email: td- Egypt and his creation of the Israelite BILOXI -- Beginning Ash Wednes- yourself to God in prayer, and how to hear [email protected]. day, March 1, there will be Mass at 11:30 his voice. Father Mark Toups, a priest of people 3,500 years ago. Passover is intended to call people to a.m. on weekdays (Monday-Friday) dur- the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, will Picayune KC Ladies ing Lent at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, be the facilitator. The cost of the class is their identity as the . It is 1790 Popps Ferry Road. Bishop Roger $30 per person or $40 per couple. Please more than simply a service; but a way for Auxiliary Marketplace Morin and Msgr. James McGough will submit your payment as soon as possi- us to confess our faith in God who acted in history and continues to act in bring- PICAYUNE -- The Ladies Auxiliary rotate as celebrants. All are welcome. ble in order to get the material here on a of Knights of Columbus Council 6872 There will be no Mass on April 10, as the timely manner. ing deliverance to all people everywhere. We also explain what happened on the will hold its 4th Annual Marketplace of Chrism Mass will be celebrated that day For more information, call (228) 255- Crafts, Collectibles and Art with food at Nativity BVM Cathedral. 5232. last day of Jesus life, and we must keep reminding ourselves how we must con- and a parade of prizes on March 10-11 OMS Eucharistic Adoration tinue to work together to make the world from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ladies Auxil- Army Wash a better place for all mankind. iary is searching for anyone interested in BILOXI -- Our Mother of Sorrows and Clean selling their crafts, collectible goods and Church will have Eucharistic Adoration Women’s ACTS Retreat art work on these dates. For more infor- on Monday, March 6, at 6 p.m. Eucharis- GULFPORT -- The Salvation Army mation please contact Marion Hebbler tic Adoration is a practice in the Catholic conducts a “Wash and Clean” program HATTIESBURG -- A Women’s Act at (601) 749-8317 or via email at mheb- Church in which the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Retreat sponsored by Our Lady of Fati- [email protected]. is exposed and adored by the faithful. They invite the homeless to come in to ma Parish in Biloxi, will be held March Come spend an hour in the true pres- shower; volunteers wash their clothes. 9-12. The cost is $125, includes all food ence of Jesus. For more information, call They are always in need of bath towels, and lodging and will be held at Paul B. Diocesan Youth Conference (228) 435-0007. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg. For wash clothes, toiletries (soap, deodor- The Diocese of Biloxi’s 2017 Youth more information or to register, contact ant, toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc.). Conference will be held March 17-19 director Lisa Jones (228) 806-0778, Lisa Blessed Seelos Raffle and They also are appreciative of any clothes at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Ladner (228) 297-2204 / lladner239@ Family Fun Day Convention Center. The theme for this, (e.g. underwear, t-shirts, sweaters, jack- yahoo.com, or Renee Klein (228) 990- the 40th anniversary of the establishment BILOXI -- Blessed Francis Xavier ets, socks, etc.). If you can donate any 6983. of the Diocese of Biloxi, is “Thirst.” Seelos Parish will host a Raffle and Fam- of these items, take them to the Salva- Keynote speaker will be Paul J. Kim, a ily Fun Day Saturday, April 29, from 1 tion Army headquarters, 2019 22nd St., nationally-known speaker from Califor- p.m.-6:30 p.m. Take a chance and win Gulfport, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., (228) Teen ACTS Retreat nia who has traveled all over the world some great prizes which include 10 374-8301. HATTIESBURG -- Our Lady of proclaiming Christ to the youth of our $100 restaurant gift certificates, vacation Fatima Parish will hold a Teen ACTS Church! Also featured will be the house packages, jewelry, a 43” TV, 50 lbs. of Retreat June 15-18 at Paul B. Johnson band, On a Wing and a Prayer. Special shrimp, and cash. XLT Adoration State Park. Attention all teens, you are guests will include: Jenni and Matt Mur- Tickets are $10 each. The drawings GULFPORT -- XLT Adoration is held invited to come on a great experience. ray, The Spirit Movers, Knights of Co- will be held at 6 p.m. There will be food, every Tuesday, at 7 p.m. at St. John the The cost of the retreat is $100; there are lumbus, seminarians and religious novic- drinks and family fun for everyone. For Evangelist Church. Come enjoy some limited scholarships available. Reserve es and sisters from the Diocese of Biloxi. more information, call Tommy Boney at one-on-one time with Jesus for an hour. your spot now for $30. Retreatants de- More information can be found on (228) 860-5077. He wants to hear your troubles, your part Fatima Thursday afternoon and re- the diocesan website by clicking on needs, your joys, your prayers...come turn Sunday for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Direc- To include your parish and school events Youth Ministry or by calling the Office and activity information in “Diocesan Briefs”, and ADORE Him! If you’ve never been, tors for this retreat are Carol Rigby (228) of Youth Ministry at (228) 702-2142. email that information to: let this be your invitation. The evening 435-5583 and Madeline Rickman (228) [email protected]. includes adoration with live worship mu- 437-1470. SEE DIOCESAN BRIEFS, PAGE 9 3 Gulf Pine Catholic • February 24, 2017 — — — — — for — idiocese.or Cusker c Mowrey NUMBERS News: Gulf Pine Catholic Completed Ad and/or WEBSITE CE AND OFFICE 228-702-2109 Circulation: — EMAIL — Gulfport, MS. 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CNS photo/ Viktor Khroul, a Catholic and a professor Khroul, a Catholic Viktor nostalgic certainly are Catholics “Some who spoke “But I’ve never met a Catholic revolution’s the said Kovalevsky Msgr. is revolution the saying agreed, Khroul ap- Fatima and the revolution the “Both ship were forcibly turned into shops, ware- ship were forcibly turned into shops, houses, farm buildings and public restrooms. seek to continue today communities Catholic the return of seized churches. University, at Moscow State of journalism in interested remain Catholics said ordinary to know sev- obtaining the truth. He claimed of a member including eral devout Catholics, back the State Duma, who enthusiastically to- a justify to seek would never but Putin, talitarian system that clearly conflicted with Catholic teaching. Soviet past, believing of the aspects about care were much better and medical education Khroul said. than what we have now,” and closing in favor of persecuting clergy be a good will and this centenary churches, opportunity to refocus memories,” he said. should be a moment to draw centennial 20th from Russia’s conclusions” “spiritual century “time of trials.” in world histo- point seen today as a turning also an event from which to learn. but it’s ry, our consciences us to examine call paritions and seek conversion,” he said. “But we must so went what ask to centenary this use also wrong to make such things possible, and what we can do to prevent them in future.” - - . “Instead, we’ll Catholic News Service Catholic “We won’t be planning any particular be planning any particular won’t “We Father Kirill Gorbunov, spokesman for Gorbunov, Father Kirill anti- who join Catholics are there “While to believed are people At least 21 million that Russian and Polish studies indicate events to commemorate the revolution,” he the revolution,” events to commemorate told focus attention on the 1917 apparitions at on the focus attention re- eventual which foresaw Russia’s Fatima, turn to God.” suggested conference, the Russian ’ could face denominations that small religious revolution’s the acknowledge to pressure education in health, achievements” “positive than “concentrating and other areas, rather on the repression.” we also have pa- protests today, government them. preventing rishioners in the riot police As pastors, we have to be open to all sides, including those who may see the revolution some- God brought which in instance an as priest the deeds,” terrible of out good thing said. acts of repression and have died in purges, Among revolution. the after famines” “terror those who died were 100,000 Orthodox to Rus- priests, and , according of thousands of Tens data. government sian non-Orthodox Jews and Buddhists, Muslims, Christians also were killed. mur executed, were priests Catholic 422 dered or tortured to death, along with 962 to death, dered or tortured All but two of monks, nuns and laypeople. 1,240 places of wor Church’s the Catholic People in historical uniforms take part in the military parade in Moscow’s Red Square Red Square in the military parade in Moscow’s People in historical uniforms take part 100th anniversary of the Russian this year’s get underway for As preparations in 2016. Revolution, the country’s small Catholic Church is keeping a low profile. Maxim Shipenkov, EPA Maxim Shipenkov, - Calendar Bishop Morin’s Bishop Morin’s Ash Wednesday, Mass, Wednesday, Ash Nativity BVM Cathedral, 12 noon Mass, Nativity BVM a.m. Cathedral, 11 Mass, Nativity BVM a.m. Cathedral, 11

That will be the Catholic approach as approach as That will be the Catholic WARSAW, Poland (CNS) -- As prepa- -- Poland (CNS) WARSAW, - because some Russian Catho However, be commemorating “Although we won’t those pray for Russia, and for all “We’ll 1917 the include will observance Russia’s Putin appointed a gov- In early January, of Kirill Russian Orthodox

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revolution anniversary revolution Russia’s Catholics ponder ‘historic lessons’ on on lessons’ ‘historic ponder Catholics Russia’s sary with “deep reflection and sincere prayer” sincere and reflection “deep with sary rather than “inappropriate celebrations.” gen- vicar Timashov, Sergei Msgr. said well, Archdiocese. eral of the Moscow rations get underway for this year’s 100th for this year’s rations get underway the Russian Revolution, anniversary of the Church is keeping Catholic small country’s a low profile. Vladi- of President lics support the policies remain is looking to church the Putin, mir and services focus on prayer and neutral history of the last discussions of the church’s century. will our church communities the revolution, naturally reflect on what of secretary-general Igor Kovalevsky, Msgr. happened,” said conference. the Russian bishops’ dreadful those during faith who died for their various hold faithful Catholic the years. But try to views, so the church won’t political promote any one position,” he said. oc- overthrow of Czar Nicholas II, which modern curred in March under the country’s and the seizure of power by Bol- calendar, Lenin the following Vladimir sheviks under democratic hopes of ended which November, rule. Rus- commission for preparations. ernmental Orthodox Church, which predominant sia’s debated commission, on the is represented sympo- during a late-January centenary the sium. anniver the mark to citizens Moscow urged Catholic News Service 4 Going and coming Across The email arrived on Monday morn- Some years ago, someone gave me a copy of “Anchor help her find the missing links that will plug the holes of un- the Pond ing. It was the first time I ever heard Book of New American Short Stories.” In its introduction, certainty with a more permanent connection. That is why she, from this lady. I did not know her or Ben Marcus says “In twenty-nine separate but ingenious too, will arrive in town in March -- ironically the month of St. ever had met her. I wondered how she ways, these stories seek permanent residence within a reader. Patrick who gives every Irish person the gift of part of their got my email address. She was not look- They strive to become an emotional or intellectual cargo that identity in not only the faith, but also its culture, history and ing to sell me anything, just asking a might accompany us wherever, or however, we go. . . . If we story. February 24, 2017 • question. are made by what we read, if language truly builds people into When I meet this stranger coming into town for the first Her email began, “Hi Mr. Tracey, what they are, how they think, the depth with which they feel, time, I will take her to the ruins of her family homestead I’ve seen your name associated with then these stories are, to me, premium material for that con- where she can connect visually and emotionally with her past. a few youtubes and websites about struction project. You could build a civilization with them.” I will be able to remind her how, as a little kid, I watched the Killawalla. I am the granddaughter of I thought about Deborah and her quest for information on auctioneer stand on the wall outside the house ruins and auc- * which I believe, lived in house 1 and her family that might root her more deeply wherever she goes tion off the land and house belongings of her forbearers. Fr. Tracey later house 20 Killavally West, Mayo. in life. In the words of Marcus, she was engaging in a “con- Yes, stories are about journeys, about connections, about She was born in 1901 to *. * was the daughter of *. * later struction project” that might flush out the details of her own meeting strangers who arrive into our lives to help us dis-

Gulf Pine Catholic divorced (I believe) and married a man by the name of *. I be- historical life. cover more connections that root us more deeply in our family lieve there were 3 children from the first marriage (my grand- It seems that, according to Marcus, there are two types story just as the scripture story keeps reminding us that we are mother being one of them) and 5 from the second. of stories: stories of journeys and stories of strangers coming on a similar journey of discovery that often takes us through “I live outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and plan on vis- into town. The scripture story has both types. It begins with a many byways and detours where, along the way, we meet the iting Ireland, arriving on March 22 of this year. If you might journey, a journey of creating, naming, destroying, banishing Stranger who joins us on our journey in the cool of the eve- know of any history regarding my family or area in which and nomadic treks through periods of exiles and possessions. ning or on our own Emmaus road. they resided, I would greatly appreciate your insight. I do plan It is also a story of the stranger who came to town. In this case, to visit the area and would like nothing more than to find the the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Father Michael Tracey is retired and lives in Ireland. area that my grandmother lived as a child. Thank you for any Deborah is on her own journey, a journey to discover her He can be contacted by email at [email protected]. His insight you may be able to offer.” roots, to link with her past and try and discover how it con- website is www.michaeltracey.net I began to roll back the years and I realized that the family tinues to shape and form her. Along the way, she has asked in question were neighbours here in the last century. the stranger, yours truly, to come into her town, her life, and names envoy to study pastoral care of faithful in Medjugorje BY CINDY WOODEN a year now. Catholic News Service Pope Benedict had named retired Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini to chair the group (CNS) -- Without studying the apparitions. In June 2015, commenting on the authenticity of alleged told reporters that Cardinal Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Bosnia- Ruini had given him the group’s report and Herzegovina, Pope Francis has appointed a that it would be studied by the cardinals Polish to study the pastoral and bishops who are members of the needs of the townspeople and the thou- Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. sands of pilgrims who flock to the town At the time, Pope Francis said, “We’re each year. close to making decisions,” although noth- The pope chose Archbishop Henryk ing was announced until the appointment Hoser of Warsaw-Praga as his special of Archbishop Hoser about 20 months envoy to Medjugorje, the Vatican later. announced Feb. 11. Thousands of pilgrims travel to the “The mission has the aim of acquiring small town each month to meet the alleged a deeper knowledge of the pastoral situa- seers and to pray. Because the apparitions tion there and, above all, of the needs of have not been approved, the Vatican has the faithful who go there in pilgrimage, said dioceses should not organize official and on the basis of this, to suggest possible A statue of Mary is seen outside St. James Church in Medjugorje, Bosnia- pilgrimages to Medjugorje. However, it pastoral initiatives for the future,” the Herzegovina, in this Feb. 26, 2011, file photo. Pope Francis has appointed also has said Catholics are free to visit the Vatican announcement said. Archbishop Henryk Hoser of Warsaw-Praga, Poland, as his special envoy to town and pray there, and that the Diocese Archbishop Hoser’s assignment has Medjugorje, the site of alleged Marian apparitions. A Vatican statement said of Mostar-Duvno and the who “an exclusively pastoral character,” the his role would be to study the pastoral situation in Medjugorje. minister in the town should organize pasto- Vatican said, making it clear his task is CNS photo/Paul Haring ral care for them. separate from the work of a commission set up in 2010 appeared to them daily beginning in 1981. Some of the The Vatican’s February announcement said that by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI to investigate the six say Mary still appears to them and gives them mes- Archbishop Hoser “is expected to finish his mandate as claims of six young people who said Mary had sages each day, while others say they see her only once special envoy by summer of this year.” 5 Gulf Pine Catholic • February 24, 2017 BAB for prayers for answered. CS answered. answered. CS answered. Thank you, St. Mary, St. Jude, Mary, and St. Anthony, Holy Spirit, Blessed Jude, for prayers Jude, for Mother and St. Jude Mother Thank you, Jesus, for prayers answered. prayers answered. for In thanksgiving to the SEE TORRELLI, PAGE 8 PAGE TORRELLI, SEE answered. AMC answered. Thank you and for prayers being for Jude, Saint Anthony, The past four Sunday Gospels were from Matthew’s Gospels were from Matthew’s The past four Sunday ours. in and eyes God’s in is important itself “Life as he imitates Christ” (1 Corinthians 4:16,11:1). If the 4:16,11:1). (1 Corinthians Christ” imitates as he were to be revealed will we motives of our hearts from God? praise receive 5:1- (Matthew Mount the on Sermon Jesus’ of account to his teachings of Jesus’ 7:29). It is the cornerstone tone the setting in its entirety), it read (please disciples of His principles. application the for what follows -- what to do but showed his disciples Jesus not only told In today’s 8ff). Chapter (Matthew do it how to them not speaking to those pompous gospel, Jesus is Scribes but Pharisees, seditious Sadducees or scheming And what is he saying? “You to his devoted disciples. by “Can any of you cannot serve God and money.” “O, to your life-span?” moment worrying add a single kingdom of God “…seek first the faith?” you of little these things will be given and his righteousness and all words more you besides.” Do we need to hear Jesus’ on reflect slowly, them read to need Do we frequently? the us make help to Jesus ask and hearts our in them to in our lives needed and adjustments corrections we Yes, will? God’s with accord in act and with comply God of serving the importance do! Having established possessions to material than being enslaved rather alone - Matthew 6:24), (“No one can serve two masters” for us to Jesus and mission continues his teachings model. acknowledge to continues therefore teaching Gospel The food and nourishment, of clothing, that the importance and subordinate to the supreme must remain relative At the same God. on of our trust and dependence value as prudent stewards, using us to act God expects time to those in generosity his gifts wisely and extending Starters need around us.” -- Bishop Sklba, Fire 00 Walk-In Clinic Walk-In 60 $ 228-875-7474 Ocean Springs, MS MIDWAY FAMILY CARE H. Todd Coulter, M.D. H. 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God and responded with forgotten forsaken and of feeling her words “Can a mother forget of hope and assurance. the child of her infant, be without tenderness for you” I will never forget womb? Even should she forget; only not will Servant, Lord’s The 49:15). (Isaiah To nations. to all but be a light and restore Zion liberate At or restore? whom have you been sent to liberate does your light shine, and for who’s what intensity glory? salvation, delight, blessings and more; can security, of the servant God. Every only be found in trusting and of strength source their knows God is Lord do Where to him. responsible stewardship is pleasing structured In what was is your life your trust? you place to please God? whom he to those wants) of (not needs the to life entire to give responsible was sent and a steward ultimately an account of the gifts, graces, and ministry also bear can We from God. received responsibilities (Paul) of servant and steward if we, “Imitate the titles Servants and stewards Servants - - 508-340-9370 call us 24/7 few years ago when then Bishop Bishop then when ago years few announced Roger Morin reassignments assignments and as pastors and of 13 of his priests an celebrate to intent his of each for Mass installation parishes. these in their respective to serve as I was privileged Fr. Deacon of the Mass installing St. of pastor as Ropel Mark and Aquinas Parish Thomas Hattiesburg, Student Center, after began The rite Mississippi. where the Bishop the Homily, read a proclamation acknow- taking as Mark Father ledging “canonical possession” of the (Hablamos Español) www.proximotravel.com [email protected] Domestic Destinations; etc… in this price from anywhere in the USA We also specialize in custom trips We for Bishops, Priests, and Greece; Budapest; Prague; Our Lady of Guadalupe; Colombia; Brazil; Argentina; Guadalupe; Colombia; Brazil; There is a wonderful Rite for installation of a pastor pastor of a installation for Rite wonderful a is There Prices starting at $2,499 ~ with airfare included Many trip destinations: the Holy Land; Italy; France; Portugal; Spain; Poland; Medjugor je; Lourdes; Fatima; Ireland; Scotland; Eng land; Austria; Germany; Switzerland; Turkey; Turkey; Germany; Switzerland; Austria; land; 855-842-8001 i Deacon Torrell 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time A Time of Ordinary 8th Sunday that many of us may not be aware of or may not have of us may not be aware of or may many that a our Diocese in was celebrated Rite The experienced. his (letter of) parish. Father Mark responded by reading and Lord the of servant dedicated a be to commitment exercise prudent the people of the parish, and to and spiritual duties as stewardship in his administrative applauded The audience shepherd of this local flock. and both parties signed giving witness to the exchange, the -- “seal Bishop remarked) to (as the the documents As I witnessed this ritual administered by deal.” of sense a me in stirred it successor, apostolic Biloxi’s to Christ through connected so fully I felt pride. humble I cherish Church of the continuity and rich history the toward a and revere. In a world rapidly moving everything bent on re-defining of secularism, “religion” of with no thought choice of free culture the to please those effects or the detrimental constraint, sacrifice, so blessed to be a Catholic. choices produce, I feel Commentaries Sunday Scripture 6 Lenten Activities

• Hattiesburg, St. Fabian Parish - 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., • Clermont Harbor, St. Ann Parish - March 3-April Benedict Day School 7, 5-7 p.m.. Adult plates $8, children $4. Desserts and drinks sold separately Anointing of the Sick • Kiln, Annunciation Parish - 8 a.m. (Chapel) & 7 p.m. (Church) • D’Iberville, Sacred Heart Parish - Friday, 5-7 p.m. • Bassfield, St. Peter Parish - Mass with Anointing of February 24, 2017

• the Sick on Wed., April 5 at 11 a.m. • Long Beach, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - • Gautier, St. Mary Parish - Fridays of Lent, 8:30 a.m., 12 noon, 7 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Bay St. Louis, Our Lady of the Gulf Parish - Tues., April 4, 10 a.m. • Lucedale, St. Lucy Mission - 7 p.m. • Gulfport, St. James Parish - March 10-April 7 each Fri. of Lent - hosted by St. James KC’s, 5 p.m. in Parish • Biloxi, Our Lady of Fatima Parish - Sun., March • Ocean Springs, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish - 7 a.m., Center, adults $8, children under 12 $4 (pre-purchased at 19 following the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Bring your sick and 12:15 p.m., 6 p.m. parish office or school), $10 at door, children under 12 $5 elderly relatives, neighbors and friends to this service • Pascagoula, Our Lady of Victories Parish - 8 a.m., 6 • Gulfport, St. John the Evangelist Parish - Fri. during

Gulf Pine Catholic • Gulfport, St. Joseph Parish - Tuesday, March 14, p.m. Lent, 4-7 p.m. in Presentation Hall 11:30 a.m. at the monthly seniors gathering • Pascagoula, St. Peter the Apostle Parish - 8 a.m., • Gulfport, St. Therese of Lisieux Parish - Fri., March • Long Beach, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - 6 p.m. 3-April 7; menu: catfish, potato salad, sweet peas, bread, 11 a.m. cake. Dine in or take out 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Delivery on • Pass Christian, Parish - 8 a.m., 7 p.m. orders of ten or more dinners is available. Delivery starts • Waveland, St. Clare Parish - Mon., April 10, 12 noon at 10 a.m. $9 fish plates, extra sides $1 each • Pass Christian, St. Paul Chapel - 12 p.m. • Ocean Springs, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish - Ash • Pearlington, St. Joseph Chapel - 10 a.m. Wednesday (March 1) & every Friday during Lent from 5 -7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Masses • Picayune, St. Charles Borromeo Parish - 8:10 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 7 p.m. • Pascagoula, Sacred Heart Parish - Resurrection • Bassfield, St. Peter Parish - Masses at St. Peter’s beginning Fri., March 10, through April 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Mass at the State Veterans Home in • Waveland, St. Clare Parish - 12 noon, 6 p.m., ashes 7, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Collins, 1 p.m. distributed at both Masses. Fish dinner served after both Masses - 1-3 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. • Pascagoula, St. Peter the Apostle Parish - Lenten Fish • Bay St. Louis, Our Lady of the Gulf Parish - 7 am., Dinners will be sold on Friday March 10, 17, 31 & April 12 p.m., 6 p.m. • White Cypress, St. Matthew the Apostle Parish - 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $8 each. Menu: catfish, 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m. string beans, potato salad, bread, and dessert. Please • Bay St. Louis, St. Rose de Lima Parish - 7:30 a.m., contact Fannie Joseph at 228-218-7297. 6 pm • Wiggins, St. Francis Xavier Parish - 5 p.m. Communion service by deacon for workers - 7:30 p.m. • Pass Christian, Holy Family Parish - Every Friday • Biloxi, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Parish - 6 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul School Cafeteria, 4:30-7 p.m. • Biloxi, Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral - 6:30 a.m., Plates consist of catfish or shrimp, hushpuppies, fries & 8 a.m., 12 Noon, 6 p.m. coleslaw. Cost will be $10, adults, & $6, children.

• Biloxi, Our Mother of Sorrows Parish - 6 p.m. Lenten Dinners • Waveland, St. Clare Parish - Every Fr. (except Good Friday), 5-7 p.m. All plates are $10 & include the • Biloxi, Our Lady of Fatima Parish - 6:20 a.m., 8:30 • Bassfield, St. Peter Parish - Lenten Fish Dinners on following plates: Fried fish, shrimp or oysters or combo a.m., 6 p.m. (all in English), 7:30 p.m. in Spanish. Fridays from 5:30-7 p.m., begin March 10, 4135 Hwy. 42 with sides; grilled shrimp or fish with sides; seafood Blessed Ashes will be distributed at all Masses gumbo, potato salad & bread; grilled shrimp or fish salad; • Bay St. Louis, Our Lady of the Gulf Parish - Fridays crawfish Monica with salad. Sides include French fries, • Biloxi, St. Mary Parish - 12:15 p.m, 6:30 p.m. of Lent 5-7 p.m. in the OLG Parish Community Center potato salad, mac & cheese, coleslaw. Drinks - tea & water free, colas $1, desserts $1 • Biloxi, St. Michael Parish - 8 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. • Bay St. Louis, St. Rose de Lima Parish - Fridays 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. • Biloxi, Vietnamese Martyrs Parish - 8 a.m., 6 p.m. • Biloxi, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Parish - Friday • Clermont Harbor, St. Ann Parish - 8:30 a.m., Lenten Seafood Dinners will be sold every Friday (March Parish Missions 6:30 p.m. 3-April 7), 360 Lameuse St., behind the church, 5-7 p.m.; $7 a plate. For more info: call (228) 861-4310. • Biloxi, Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral - Father Dan • D’Iberville, Sacred Heart Parish - 8 a.m., 6 p.m. Estes preaches at all Sun. Masses on April 1 & April 2. • Biloxi, Our Mother of Sorrows Parish - Friday Lenten Mission talks at 7 p.m., April 3 & April 4. Lunches will be sold March 3-April 7 in the Parish Hall, • Gautier, St. Mary Parish - 8 a.m., 7 p.m. 800 Division St, 10 a.m.-2.pm.; Cost is $7 a plate. Free • Biloxi, Vietnamese Martyrs Parish - Fri., March 24, local delivery on 3 or more orders. For more info: call 5-7 p.m.; Sat., March 25, 5-7 p.m.; Sun., March 26, 9 • Gulfport, St. James Parish - 8:30 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. (228) 435-0007. a.m. Mass, 11 a.m. Mass & concludes with benediction at 12:30 p.m. • Gulfport, St. John the Evangelist Parish - 7 a.m., • Biloxi, Our Lady of Fatima Parish - Fri. Lenten noon, 6 p.m. fish dinners with all the trimmings in the Parish Hall • Gulfport, St. Joseph Parish - Adoration & Benediction beginning March 3, from 4:30-8 p.m. The public is with special guest speaker, March 29, 6 p.m. • Gulfport, St. Joseph Parish - 7 a.m., 6 p.m. invited to attend. 7 Gulf Pine Catholic • February 24, 2017 Wed., Wed., Lenten Holy Viewing only, only, Viewing Scripture Study on Godstock: A Godstock: A Lenten “The Vigil Project”, Project”, “The Vigil Good Friday: 7 a.m. Ecumenical St. Joseph Altars Other Lenten Activities March 22, Sacred Heart Parish. Event runs 7-8:30 p.m. Food available in the parish hall at 6 p.m. No cost to attend, love offerings at dinner & event. • Pass Christian, Holy Family Parish - Thur., 1 p.m. at St. Paul Chapel, & Wed., Hebrews: Every 7 p.m. Holy Family Conference Room • Bassfield, St. Peter Parish - Sunday March 19, • Bassfield, St. Peter hall. Altar at 9 a.m. in the parish Blessing of the Lady of the Gulf Parish - • Bay St. Louis, Our 12 p.m., in the OLG Parish Sun., March 19, 9 a.m.- Ann Hille at (228) Contact Jo Community Center. information. 222-0209 for more Cathedral - March 16-19, • Biloxi, Nativity B.V.M. Sacred Heart Center • Pearlington, St. Joseph Chapel - March 19, 12:30 p.m.- 2 p.m. Heart Parish – • D’Iberville, Sacred March 18 & 19, Lee & Jackie Landry, 11315 Magnolia Magnolia 11315 March 18 & 19, Lee & Jackie Landry, St., D’Iberville, tel. (228) 396-3177 Parish - March 18 • Ocean Springs, St. Elizabeth Seton & 19 in vestibule of church on Parish - Viewing • Picayune, St. Charles Borromeo Mass. It will be open to Vigil Sat., March 18, after 4 p.m. p.m. the public on Sun., March 19, 10 a.m.-3 Parish - Mon., March 20 - all day St. Clare Waveland, • light dinner A viewing beginning after 8:30 a.m. Mass. reception will follow viewing at 6 p.m. • Biloxi, Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral - Morning Prayer is • Biloxi, Nativity B.V.M. recited each Lenten weekday at 8 a.m. in the Marian Chapel. • Biloxi, St. Mary Parish - Service; 3 p.m. Liturgy April 3, Ann Parish - Lenten Retreat, St. • Clermont Harbor, 4 & 6, 7 p.m., guest speaker - Deacon Mike Saxer • Gulfport, St. John the Evangelist Parish - Seder April Meal, 6 p.m. in Presentation Hall 11, Apostle Parish - Thomas the • Long Beach, St. Lunchkins 12 noon Parish - Victories Lady of • Pascagoula, Our April 5, Wed., March 9th, 8:30-9:30 a.m. & Thur., Hours, 6-7 p.m. Heart Parish - • Pascagoula, Sacred faith night for teens & families with Fridays, All Fridays Mon. & Fri., Each Friday, Wed., 5:30 p.m. Wed., Each Fri. during Lent at Each Fri. during Lent 3/3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 4/7, 14, 3/3, 10, 17, 24, 31, • Bay St. Louis, St. Rose de Lima Parish - Fridays Louis, St. Rose de • Bay St. 6 p.m. Parish - following the Lady of Fatima • Biloxi, Our Mass 6 p.m. Fri. evening - • Biloxi, St. Mary Parish by a soup supper 6:30 p.m. followed Parish - • Biloxi, St. Michael 6 p.m. Parish - Martyrs Vietnamese • Biloxi, Mass at 4 p.m. 3 p.m. followed by beginning Ann Parish - Wed. St. • Clermont Harbor, March 10-April March 8-April 12, 6 p.m.; Fri. beginning 3 p.m. 7, 4 p.m.; Good Friday, Heart Parish - • D’Iberville, Sacred 5:30 p.m. St. Mary Parish - Wed., • Gautier, - Fridays 2 • Gulfport, St. James Parish - Children’s p.m. Mass in church; Good Friday 5:30 Wed. p.m.; after Passion with - 3 p.m. Stations; Celebration of the Lord’s Holy Communion, 7 p.m. in church - Every Fri. • Gulfport, St. John the Evangelist Parish during Lent, 6 p.m. • Gulfport, St. Joseph Parish - Fridays, 6 p.m. The • Hattiesburg, St. Fabian Parish - Fridays, 6 p.m., Legacy Apostle Parish - Thomas the • Long Beach, St. 7, 5:30 p.m. children, April Fri., March 3, 10, 17, 24, 21, 7 p.m. • Ocean Springs, St. Elizabeth Seton - Fridays during Lent at 6 p.m. Parish - Victories Lady of • Pascagoula, Our 5 p.m. followed by Mass Heart Parish - • Pascagoula, Sacred 5-6 p.m. Spanish; 6:30-7:30 p.m. English; Good Friday Stations will be held at 3 p.m. only. Parish - Every Fri. Apostle the • Pascagoula, St. Peter at 6 p.m. except Good Friday • Pass Christian, Holy Family Parish - during Lent 7 p.m. • Pearlington, St. Joseph Chapel - March 8-April 12, 9 a.m. Parish - Every Fri. • Picayune, St. Charles Borromeo of the Veneration during Lent, 6:30 p.m. Good Friday, Cross will be at 3 p.m. Parish - Every Fri., 6 p.m.; Good St. Clare Waveland, • 3 p.m. Friday, Apostle Parish - St. Matthew the White Cypress, • Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Mon., Wed., April 5, Wed., Thur., April 6, Thur., ctivities Thurs., March 30, A Wed., March 22, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Penance Services Stations of the Cross enten L • Bay St. Louis, Our Lady of the Gulf Parish - • Bay St. Louis, Our 5:30 p.m. (Good Friday Stations will be at 3 p.m.) • Bassfield, St. Peter Parish - Fridays, 7 p.m. • Bassfield, St. Peter Mon., April 10, 12 noon April 10, Parish -Mon., St. Clare Waveland, • & 6 p.m. • Pascagoula, Our Lady of Victories Parish - Victories Lady of • Pascagoula, Our • Pass Christian, Holy Family Parish - April Parish - Wed., • Picayune, St. Charles Borromeo 5, 6:30 p.m. • Pascagoula, Sacred Heart Parish - • Pascagoula, Sacred 9 a.m. April 3, 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Wed., • Ocean Springs, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish - Wed., April 5, 7 p.m. • Gulfport, St. John the Evangelist Parish - April 4, • Gulfport, St. John the Evangelist Parish 6 p.m. April 3, 6 p.m. • Gulfport, St. Joseph Parish - Mon., April - Apostle Parish Thomas the • Long Beach, St. 12, 7 p.m. 6 p.m., April 3, • Hattiesburg, St. Fabian Parish - Mon., Benedict Day School • Clermont Harbor, St. Ann Parish (combined with St. • Clermont Harbor, - April 10 - Penance Service Waveland) St. Clare, noon & Penance Anointing of the Sick at 12: p.m. with Service at 6 p.m. • Gulfport, St. James Parish - Mon., March 27 after p.m. for the parish 8:30 a.m. Mass for St. James School, 7 • Biloxi, Vietnamese Martyrs Parish - Vietnamese • Biloxi, April 7, 6 p.m. 4:30 p.m.; Fri., Wed., April 5, 7 p.m. Parish - Wed., • Bassfield, St. Peter Lady of the Gulf Parish - Adore • Bay St. Louis, Our p.m. at OLG; Parish Penance on March 30 at 6:30 April 4, 7 p.m. Tues., Service on Cathedral - March 30, 6 p.m. • Biloxi, Nativity B.V.M. Lady of Fatima Parish - Mon., April • Biloxi, Our 10 hear individual at 7 p.m. in the church with 10 priests to confessions. • Biloxi, St. Michael Parish - Mon., April 10, 7 Parish - Mon., St. Clare Waveland, • April 12 after the 6 Wed., 6 p.m.; April 11, Tues., p.m.; will be a video presentation on the p.m. Mass. Mission John Corapi by Fr. Triduum 8 Feast of St. Blaise marked by blessing of throats February 24, 2017 •

Pastor Father Peter Varghese and Father Jacob Matthew Smith bless the throats of parishioners at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Moss Point during Mass on February 5, in belated observance of the Feb. 3 Feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat ailments. Gulf Pine Catholic

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BY JUNNO AROCHO ES- TEVES Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The This is the

February 24, 2017 Diocese of Coimbra concluded its logo for Pope • phase of the sainthood cause of Francis’ May Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos, 12-13 visit to one of the three children who saw the Sanctuary Our Lady of Fatima in 1917. of Our Lady Bishop Virgilio Antunes of of Fatima in Coimbra formally closed the local Portugal for phase of investigation into her life the celebration and holiness Feb. 13 in the of the 100th Gulf Pine Catholic Carmelite convent of St. Teresa in anniversary Coimbra, where she resided until of the Marian her death in 2005 at the age of 97. apparitions. The ceremony included the CNS sealing of 50 volumes -- 15,000 pages -- of evidence and witness testimonies detailing the life of Sister Lucia. The documents sealed at the ceremony were to be Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three children who saw Our Lady of oirs, he told the radio station. “I was deeply impressed, shipped to the Congregation for Fatima in 1917, is pictured in a 2000 photo. Bishop Virgilio Antunes of both by the authenticity of the testimony she gave and Saints’ Causes at the Vatican. Coimbra, Portugal, formally closed the local phase of investigation into by the seriousness of the problems she dealt with. I read After a thorough review of the her life and holiness Feb. 13 in the Carmelite convent of St. Teresa in her memoirs three times to find the historical and eccle- materials and a judgment that Coimbra, where she resided until her death in 2005 at the age of 97. CNS sial context” of the apparitions. Sister Lucia heroically lived the photo/Paulo Carrico, EPA Christian virtues, her cause still would require the recognition of two miracles -- one for Renascenca, the beatification and another for canonization -- attributed Portuguese bishops’ to her intercession. radio station, that while The Marian apparitions at Fatima began on May 13, nothing is certain, he is 1917, when 10-year-old Lucia, along with her cousins “deeply hopeful” the can- Francisco and Jacinta Marto, reported seeing the Virgin onization will take place Ash Wednesday Mary. this year, the centenary of The apparitions continued once a month until Oct. the apparitions. Collection 13, 1917, and later were declared worthy of belief by “We are waiting and the Catholic Church. continue to pray to the March 1 Father Romano Gambalunga, postulator of the Lord. But I hope that, visionary’s cause, said that while “Lucia is already a during the centenary, we saint in the eyes” of many people, “the prudent path of will have the grace and the church is that she is proposed to all, not just those joy to participate in the who believe.” canonization,” he said. “Lucia became holy over the years, not because of Bishop Marto also the apparitions,” Father Gambalunga told Agencia admitted that “he is a Ecclesia, the news agency of the Portuguese bishops’ convert,” who, as a priest, conference. Without providing details, he said she had was initially skeptical of a “spiritual experience” in the convent. the Marian apparitions in While many hope her heroic virtues will be recog- Fatima. nized by the church soon, it is important “not to do “I was a skeptic. I things in a hurry,” he said Feb. 13. didn’t care; I did not take The evidence and testimonies gathered for Sister an interest nor did I take Lucia’s cause, he said, provide “a great occasion for a position. I understood it spiritual and theological deepening,” and the material as something for chil- will help “illuminate the history of the church over the dren,” Bishop Marto last 100 years.” said. Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Fatima May The skepticism 12-13 and many people hope he will use the occasion changed into belief after to canonize Sister Lucia’s cousins, Francisco and attending a conference on Jacinta, who were beatified by St. John Paul II in 2000. the apparitions and read- A small portion of collection pays for this advertisement. Bishop Antonio Marto of Leiria-Fatima told Radio ing Sister Lucia’s mem- 11 Gulf Pine Catholic • February 24, 2017 ------SEE OBIT SR. VIRGINIA, PAGE 14 PAGE VIRGINIA, SR. OBIT SEE Sister Martin will be remembered for her undying Sister Martin will be Sister Virginia is survived by her beloved sister Virginia Sister She is survived by several nieces and nephews, She is survived by Evange at staff the thank to wish Sisters MHS The to serve as In 1985 she returned to the Gulf Coast retired from her education ministry Virginia Sister in death by her par was preceded Virginia Sister 2002. to Jesus in the Most Holy Sacra love and devotion ents, Anthony and Virginia Marasco, her sisters Virginia Anthony and ents, Blanche Jancsek of Cleveland, Ohio, and Helen Schae Jancsek, Cleve Virginia nieces LA; Orleans, New fer, land, Ohio; Barbara Schaefer Munch, Baton Rouge, LA; and nephew Frank Macias, Lumberton, MS. Mroczka, of Mobile; nieces Diane Virginia and friend, Jancsek, Cleveland, Ohio; Melinda Mroczka, Hatties Tn; and Sabrina Mroczka Bostain, Clarksville, burg; Fred nephews TX.; Dallas, Roarity, Mroczka Richelle Arkansas; Burbank, Ca.; Raphael Macias of Schaefer, and many great nieces and nephews. ment. She shared her love for Him with everyone she ment. She shared her them to love Him as she did. She met and encouraged her time and willing to help any was generous with many for blessing special a been has She need. in one her life and will greatly be missed people throughout loved her. by all who knew and the Sisters her Religious Family, faithful friends and preceded in of the Most Holy Sacrament. She was Em Cooney, death by her parents, three sisters: Eloise (Ann) Cooney and three Angela ily Ogletree and Mary Interment Wilson. Leon and Wilbur Henry, brothers: in Lafayette. followed the Mass at Calvary Cemetery Judy Guillory, line Oaks Guest House in Carencro and there. for the excellent care Sister Martin received NP, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made name to the Sisters of the (Veronica) in Sister Martin’s Lafayette, LA Most Holy Sacrament, PO Box 90037, 70509-0037. of Mercy and cational formation of many future Sisters musicals. continued teaching drama and producing Associate Mercy She also served as coordinator for the Program for the St. Louis Province. reestab years, two for Academy Lady Our at principal lishing Catholic education for young women in Bay St. Louis. Many people in Hancock County supported her in developing the Bay Catholic School System. in 2001, not for a well-deserved rest, in Hattiesburg, Mercy to those but rather to continue to show God’s particularly elderly women and children around her, and Petal area. During throughout the Hattiesburg ministry included her Virginia’s these years, Sister great-great nephew Jordan, home-schooling him in his early years and mentoring his formation and growth, extending Mercy throughout another generation. ------Obituaries On Fri., Feb. 10, at Convent Sister Mary Virginia began Virginia Sister Mary Sister Martin Wilson, MHS Wilson, Martin Sister Funeral services were held Funeral services of Mercy in Mobile, AL, our lov of Mercy in Mobile, ing and merciful God welcomed, beloved and His with a smile, Sister Mary daughter, faithful Marasco, RSM. Virginia journey on March 6, her life’s Anthony 1926, the daughter of Marasco of Hatties Virginia and burg. She attended Sacred Heart burg. on Wed., Feb. 8, in the Chapel of Feb. 8, in Wed., on Center in La Bethany Health Care fayette for Sister Martin Wilson, Wilson, Martin fayette for Sister Wilson, MHS, the former Veronica Oaks Guest who died at Evangeline 6, at the age House on Mon., Feb. the the daughter of Veronica, of 89. Gremillion Emily and Henry late 1927, 8, Feb. or born was Wilson, she received in Pascagoula, where Sister Mary Virginia Marasco, RSM Virginia Sister Mary In 1962, she traveled to St. Louis, MO, to serve As an educator and administrator, Sister Virginia Virginia Sister As an educator and administrator, Her education ministry from 1954 to 1962 at Sa Sr. Virginia Sr. Sr. Martin Sr. ementary School. on the staff at Mercy Junior College, as instructor in English and Speech. She guided and directed the edu tember 8, 1943, she entered the Sisters of Mercy in Mercy of Sisters the entered she 8, 1943, tember receiving the name Sister Mary Grove, MO, Webster She made her temporary vows in 1946 and Virginia. committed her life finally and totally to God with pro fession off final vows in 1949. children throughout the state of ministered to God’s Mississippi, serving in Biloxi, Bay St, Louis, Gulfport, Jackson, Greenville, as well as in New Orleans, LA, and St. Louis, MO. cred Heart Girls High School will be remembered by many coastal women. She produced innumerable plays and musicals, training students in drama, dance, song, scene design, and creative writing. During this time, she welcomed and supported the Sisters of Mercy who came from Ireland to Biloxi to teach at Nativity El mingham, Alabama, and Pascagoula. In 1993, Sr. Mar Sr. 1993, In Pascagoula. Alabama, and mingham, through St. tin moved to Gautier where she ministered Catholic Church. Sister retired to Lafayette in Mary’s her education at Our Lady of Victories Elementary Victories of Lady Our at education her in Education and High Schools and a BS and MS LA. Entering from Loyola University of New Orleans, in 1946, she the Sisters of the Most Holy Sacrament At the time of in 1951. Vows professed her Perpetual Life. Religious of year 70th her in was she death her as Ministry, Sister Martin spent 43 years in Education brought her to a teacher and principal. Her ministry New Orleans, Lafayette, Breaux schools in Crowley, in Bir Bridge, Pineville and Gonzales in Louisiana; School in Hattiesburg, graduating in 1943. On Sep graduating School in Hattiesburg, - oviet -era oviet S

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Catholic community in Woolmarket celebrates dedication of new church Gulf Pine Catholic February 24, 2017 • • February 24, 2017 Gulf Pine Catholic

Bishop Roger Morin, apostolic administrator for the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, dedicated the Bishop Morin pours water into the baptismsl font. From l-r are Deacon Smith, Deacon Bishop Morin, assisted by Deacon Gerald Pickich, and Msgr. Fullam sprinkle the congrega- new St. Mary Church in Woolmarket on Feb. 12. St. Mary pastor Msgr. Dominick Fullam and Vrazel, Bishop Morin, Msgr. Fullam and Father Murphy. Father George Murphy concelebrated. Deacons Al Stockert and Gerald Pickich assisted tion with holy water. Bishop Morin. Deacons Bill Vrazel and Rich Smith served as Masters of Ceremonies. Bishop Morin hands over the keys to the new church to Msgr. Fullam.

Msgr. Fullam anoints the walls of the Bishop Morin prepares to put incense into a brazier with lighted Bishop Morin and Msgr. Fullam anoint the altar as Deacon Stockert looks on. church with an assist from Deacon Smith. charcoal. Photos/Julia Skelton Bishop Morin blesses a child during Communion. 14 Immaculate Conception youth group reaches out to Holy Rosary Parish community post-storm

Story and photo “Today is about bringing BY DAVID TISDALE joy to the children of this devastated area, by letting February 24, 2017 • HATTIESBURG -- In the them have a chance to just be wake of the recent tornado children for the afternoon,” that struck the Pine Belt, she said. members of Laurel’s *Juan Lechuga, 17, Immaculate Conception helped set up a soccer game Church youth group have on the playground for local travelled to Hattiesburg over children with fellow mem- successive weekends to bers of the group. Lechuga

Gulf Pine Catholic bring assistance and offer said it’s important to him to comfort to those in the neigh- give his time for others in borhoods adjacent to Holy need. “Imagine if this hap- Rosary Church in pened to you, you would Hattiesburg. want someone to come help,” Immaculate Conception he said. youth volunteers have *Claudia Chambliss, 16, worked with the Red Cross said she was shocked to see and other charitable service what happened to the area agencies and individuals from the storm’s impact, and who continue with relief is glad she can be of help to efforts in the area of south- those affected. “It makes me west Hattiesburg hit by the feel I have a purpose,” she storm that killed four people said. and caused extensive *After learning about the destruction to public and pri- impact of the storm, Angelina vate property. Holy Rosary Lendy Velasquez, left, sets up pins for bowling Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Holy Rosary Parish Life Center Mendez, 17, said she imme- did not suffer damage from as part of a day of fun held for local youth affected by the recent tornadoes that struck the Hattiesburg diately wanted to come to the storm. area. The event was arranged by Velasquez and other members of her youth group from Immaculate Hattiesburg to offer her On Feb. 5, members of Conception Church in Laurel. assistance. “Sometimes we the group came back with a take things for granted, and different focus for their relief efforts -- providing recre- Immaculate Conception Youth Minister Suzie can’t imagine it would happen to us,” she said. ational activities for local children to give them a diver- Middleton said the day’s focus was on the children and Holy Rosary Pastor Father Ken Ramon-Landry said sion from the challenges they’ve faced since the storm. giving them a diversion from the recent tragedy. he and Holy Rosary Parish are grateful for the group’s After attending morning Mass at Holy Rosary, the Middleton has been in close contact with the Holy commitment to help the community. He also expressed group set up games and other recreational activities, Rosary community in organizing the group’s travels to gratitude to members of Holy Rosary working with showed a movie and provided refreshments for local assist in the wake of the tornado. The Feb. 5 visit took relief agencies to help out those who have lost homes children, regardless of their faith, during the afternoon a different approach, she said, from the usual direct and loved ones in the area. “It shows we’re all here for inside the Holy Rosary Parish Center and the adjacent work with adult home and business owners attempting the long haul to help and pray for everyone affected as playground. to recover from the event. we move forward in our recovery efforts,” he said. Obit Sr. Virginia From page 11

Sister Virginia will be deeply honored in the memo- sion. who are poor and dispossessed. Many women that she ries of all those she lovingly and faithfully guided and taught over the years provided her with the wherewithal inspired through the years of her life in Mercy: family, “She freed our creativity and nurtured it though to serve the poor, sick, and uneducated wherever Vir- sisters, students, associates, companions and friends. A drama, musical theatre and English literature. Many the ginia was located. Her service was always quiet.” Joan memorial service was held at Corpus Christi Church in stage scene she pressed me to design and paint. Count- Maureen Landry, RSM Mobile, AL, at 10:00 a.m., Sat., Feb. 18, with internment less the characters she danced into my imagination. She in the Mobile Catholic Cemetery. She asked that any me- turned naughtiness into a virtuous art. She was a wonder- “I remember her as a woman who loved her students, morials be given for those who are poor and people who ful cook, Italian and otherwise. She would cook great who challenged us to aim for the stars, who laughed with are homeless. quantities of lasagna, pasta and meatballs, casseroles, us and shared her love of God and her religious life with Those she mentored would be remiss if they did not and happy desserts. We would spend the afternoons us. She was always joyful, filled with energy, encourag- share a few reflections about this woman of Mercy. She cleaning every pot in the kitchen.” Martha Milner, RSM ing the timid students, and encouraging all of us to live was ahead of her time in all things educational. She cre- up to our potential. She was my teacher, principal, men- ated a wonderful atmosphere of learning and compas- “Virginia was always most concerned about people tor, and most of all, my friend.” Jackie Tarrant, RSM Gulf Pine Catholic • February 24, 2017 15 ); Al Gombos, (228) 348-0203 ); ); or Buck O’Gea, (228) 861-3384 (bogea@bellsouth. ); There will be a Women’s Cursillo (Dedeaux #267) at Dedeaux on February Dedeaux #267) at (Dedeaux Cursillo Women’s a be will There Cursillo de Cursillo sponsor a will Diocese Biloxi the in Movement Cursillo The Retreat Kelley #19 on July 21-23 at the Couples Retreat be a Married will There Grant, (601) Larry Contact Movement, Cursillo the about information For more The team for the weekend was: David Kopszywa, Rector, St. Michael, Biloxi; for the weekend was: David Kopszywa, Rector, The team Help, Lumberton; Steve Overman, St. Joseph the Worker, Moss Point; Jordan Roy, Jordan Roy, Moss Point; Worker, St. Joseph the Overman, Steve Lumberton; Help, and Hattiesburg; Fabian, St. Thaggard, Chris Louis; St. Bay Gulf, the of Our Lady the week- Advisors for Spiritual Conception, Laurel. 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Center in Dedeaux Heart Retreat 16 2017 Southern Regional Conference of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal NEW ORLEANS, LA -- The annual Southern describes the Catholic Charismatic Renewal as viewed ministry will be available for those wish to receive Regional Conference of the Catholic Charismatic by Pope Francis in his address to the Charismatic prayer. On Sat. afternoon, the Family Session will be Renewal scheduled for March 31-April 2 will be held Community. I wish for God’s abundant blessings upon devoted to talks and prayer to be baptized in the Holy

February 24, 2017 at the Best Western Plus Landmark Hotel in Metairie, all participants and promise to remember you in my Spirit, in accord with Pope Francis’ mandate to share • Louisiana. The conference theme is “Current of prayer.” the in the Spirit with all in the Church. Grace”, marking the Golden Jubilee of the Charismatic The conference begins on Fri., March 31 at 7 p.m. Families with young children, teens and young adults Renewal in the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has and concludes on Sun., April 2, with an 11 a.m. Mass. are invited to take part in this session. referred to the Charismatic Renewal as “a current of Everyone is welcome to attend the conference for a The Sat. night session will feature a sharing by Fr. grace in the Church and for the Church.”. single session or for all weekend. On Fri. at 3:30 p.m., Kevin Scallon, a talk by Sr. Briege McKenna and Conference speakers include world renowned Sr. there will be a pre-conference Mass of Intercession Empowerment Ministry led by Patti Mansfield. It will Briege McKenna, OSC and Fr. Kevin Scallon, CM, with Fr. Bill Henry of Greenville, Mississippi, and be followed by a mini-concert by Joyful Noise. who have exercised a ministry of evangelization and Deacon Larry Oney as Homilist. On Sun. morning at 9 a.m. there will be a talk and

Gulf Pine Catholic healing for almost 50 years. Sr. Briege’s book, Miracles The Joyful Noise music ministry, led by Lynn healing session led by Sr. Briege and Fr. Kevin. This Do Happen, is a worldwide best-seller. Patti Mansfield Mondt, which has provided music at the Conference for will be followed by a Eucharistic Healing Service, will also speak and minister. She was present at the over 20 years, will provide music. NoLoudRocks, a and Benediction led by Fr. Bill Henry. Fr. retreat in 1967 which sparked the beginning of the youth band led by Leslie Bertucci, will provide music Kevin Scallon, CM, will be celebrant and homilist of Catholic Charismatic Renewal and her Golden Jubilee for the Late Night Worship and Family Session. Also, the Mass, which will begin at 11 a.m. The conference book, As By A New Pentecost, will be available at the Sr. Briege McKenna has gifted CCRNO with a large will conclude before lunch. Conference. Also on the program are Deacon Larry and Divine Mercy Image from Poland that will be venerat- Seating is limited and early registration is encour- Andi Oney from the Archdiocese of New Orleans and ed on stage during the Conference. aged. Discounts are available for pre-registration. No dynamic teachers and authors. The opening session of the conference will include pre-registration is needed for single sessions or the All conference sessions will take place in the Best a welcome by Deacon Larry Oney; a greeting by Saturday afternoon family session. All priests, religious Western Plus Landmark Hotel Ballroom. Sat. afternoon Archbishop Aymond; and testimonies by Sr. Briege and brothers and sisters, deacons and their families are from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a Family Session in Fr. Kevin. At 10 p.m. Late Night Worship will begin in invited to attend the conference at no charge, but pre- the newly renovated Copeland Tower on the 16th floor, the Ballroom, with praise and Eucharistic Adoration. registration is requested. The fee schedule is as follows: with a panoramic view of the area. Conference attend- Both adults and youth are invited to take part in the individual adult $60 ($70 on site); married couple $80 ees are encouraged to use the Landmark as their hotel Late Night Worship. ($90 on site); family same household $90 ($100 on for the Conference. To book a room for the weekend, The session Sat., April 1, will begin with 9 a.m. site); single sessions $25 on site; youth participation to go to www.ccrno.org/bookhotel or call (504) 888-9500 Mass celebrated by Fr. Kevin Scallon, CM. Patti age 30, apart from family registration, only $20; All and mention the Catholic Charismatic Conference to Mansfield will share her testimony and lead prayer for Day Sat. $50. Registration online is encouraged. For receive the special rate. a new coming of the Holy Spirit. additional information on the schedule, contact the Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond encourages this On Sat., from 2 till 5 p.m., in the main ballroom, Conference Office at P. O. Box 7515, Metairie, LA event with these words: “I am pleased that the annual there will be workshops. The first is entitled, 70010-7515; telephone (504) 828-1368; email: info@ Catholic Charismatic Conference is being held in the “Charismatic Gifts” by Deacon Larry and Andi Oney; ccrno.org: website: www.ccrno.org. Archdiocese of New Orleans from March 31 to April 2. another will follow by Patti Mansfield entitled, “Mary The theme this year is ‛Current of Graceʼ, which and the Holy Spirit”. Following this, personal prayer Pope, cardinal advisers discuss church tribunals, Curia offices BY JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES Churches and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious sion of the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, Catholic News Service Dialogue. was emailed to Vatican officials and a week after post- Garcia Ovejero also read the statement that the car- ers were put up around Rome questioning the pope’s VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis and mem- dinals issued Feb. 13 assuring the pope of their “full mercy in dealing with the Sovereign Military Order of bers of the international Council of Cardinals advising support for his person and his magisterium.” Malta and other groups over which the pope had placed him on church governance discussed the functions of At a separate meeting with the press Feb. 15, special delegates. the Vatican tribunals that handle marriage, appeals and German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and “I will not add to it,” Cardinal Marx said when indulgences. Freising, a council member, said that while the council asked regarding the recent events. “We reflected (on) Meeting with Pope Francis Feb. 13-15, the Council “didn’t want to make it a great thing,” the cardinals saw the sentence and so I will leave at that. We had the text of Cardinals also continued its discussion of the process the need to express their support for the pope. and we said that’s enough. And I say today, it’s of selecting bishops and received updates on economic “I think it was the time to repeat from our group enough,” he told journalists. and communication reform initiatives. (that) we are supporting the pope, we are going togeth- The Council of Cardinals will meet again April Paloma Garcia Ovejero, vice director of the Vatican er with him,” Cardinal Marx said. 24-26. press office, told reporters the tribunals studied by the “We have discussions in the church, normal discus- In addition to Cardinal Marx, the council members council included: the Apostolic Penitentiary, a church sions, tensions; it will (always be) like this. But in a are: Cardinals Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state; court that deals with indulgences; the Supreme Tribunal time like this, it is also clear for us as Catholics that Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras; of the Apostolic Signature, the Catholic Church’s high- loyalty to the pope is substantial for the Catholic faith Sean P. O’Malley of Boston; Francisco Javier Errazuriz est appeals court; and the Tribunal of the , and for Catholic believers.” Ossa, retired archbishop of Santiago, Chile; Oswald the Vatican court that deals mainly with marriage cases. Although the statement said the cardinals’ support Gracias of Mumbai, India; Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya Continuing their examination of individual offices, was offered “in relation to recent events,” no specific of Kinshasa, Congo; George Pell, head of the Secretariat the cardinals also looked at the Congregation for the events were mentioned. for the Economy; and Giuseppe Bertello, president of Evangelization of Peoples, the Congregation for Eastern The statement came just a few days after a fake ver- the commission governing Vatican City State. Gulf Pine Catholic • February 24, 2017 17 Southern Quarterly and This is the cover of This is the cover Daughter,” “Benedict’s who is by Philip G. 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St. Charles Borromeo’s pro-life display in Picayune At left, Charo Sneed greets Father Ken Ramon-Landry at a reception for him at the Holy Rosary Parish Life was sponsored by KC Council 6872. Over $800 in Center Sunday, Feb. 5. The event was held to honor Father Ken on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his materials were used and in excess of 300 man hours ordination into the priesthood. At right, Father Ken visits with Holy Rosary Catholic Church parishioners exhausted. More Sun., Feb. 5, during a reception held at the church's parish life center in honor of Father Ken's 30 year- than 20 members Gulf Pine Catholic anniversary as a priest. Photos/David Tisdale participated with St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, White Cypress family to repair and build new St. Matthew the crosses. The 3,500 Apostle Parish’s youth crosses represent the group is pictured on number of abortions the front steps of the each day in the U.S. National Shrine of the The large cross in Immaculate Conception the middle shows in Washington D.C. the passion of Christ The group attended this with the passion of year’s March for Life. the unborn. Pictured, front, l-r, are Kolby Havard, Ethan St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Ocean Ladner and Kearsten Shaw; middle: Bonnie Springs Merwin, Devin Ladner and Allen Sekinger; third row: Jessica Sekinger, St. Matthew the Apostle CCD Students wore white Kellin Ladner and Alex Cuevas. on Jan. 29 in commemoration the month of January as the Holy Name of Jesus. Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Keesler A.F.B, Biloxi

Over the Jan. 2017 Martin Luther King Weekend, the combined group of St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Vincent DePaul and Navy Seabees planned and executed an action plan to build a sturdy wheel chair ramp for Ms. Lisa Horn, a parishioner. Coordinating the entire event was Robert Wiederien for the Parish KCs with the assistance of parish council president, John Meadows, and Deputy Grand Knight Luke Brenner. The Navy Seabees provided additional guidance and manpower with significant financial assistance from the Parish St. Vincent DePaul Society, and a donation from Lowe’s Home Improvement Center in Gautier, this project was completed in three days. The project completion allowed Horn to return Confirmation ceremonies were held at the Triangle Chapel on Keesler A.F.B. on Sun., Jan. 29. There were home from a lengthy stay at a local rehabilitation six confirmandi in the service performed by Bishop Neal J. Buckon, auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese facility. Horn sent a very grateful note of thanks to for the Military Services, USA, who is pictured with chaplain Father Laserian I. Nwoga. The 4th Degree our community. Other volunteers included Wesley Knights of Columbus who served as Honor Guard were from Knights of Columbus Assemblies across the Winterstein, Irvin Pierce, Ken Meyer, Teagan Mississippi Coast. Confirmandi were Jacob Burbridge; Ruben Cerda, Jr.; Bryce Dixon; Kailani Espola; Brenner, Douci Hoskins Porsche Giles, Carol Anne Kyle Hancock; and Rachel Wince. Hardy, Tim Holmes, Landsa Holmes (wife). Gulf Pine Catholic • February 24, 2017 19 Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary held their annual Science Fair on Feb. annual Science Fair Heart Catholic Elementary held their Sacred judged in the The students were sixth. students in grades third through 9 for categories of Life Science, Physical Science and Earth Science. The first place on Feb. 24 held at the winners will participate in the Regional Science Fair Smith, Joshelin Evolet row: front (l-r) Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Pictured: Gray, Gabriella Hebert, Mollie Sanchez and Brandon Longoria; middle row: Tootle Katelyn Aiden Mowrey, row: and last Crawford; and Sincer Justin Marie and Kayla Coniglio. On Feb. 4, Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary faculty and families participated Heart Catholic Elementary On Feb. 4, Sacred 3 student at the is a Pre-K Ariana Farragut Ari.” in the run/walk “5k Run for with ongoing medical family to assist the Farragut The 5k was held school. expenses. Pictured, l-r, are Barbara Ziz, Holly Stafford, Natalie StaffordAshley Duvel. and

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l choo S Sacred Heart Elementary School, D’Iberville School, Elementary Heart Sacred Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary students celebrated Famous Americans Americans Famous Catholic Elementary students Heart celebrated Sacred and friends grandparents a wax museum on Feb. 13. Parents, by presenting a small and learn about some historical icons. For invited to take a tour were All proceeds story. to life and American came told their donation, the Famous Bowl Collection. Lenten Rice Services Relief be donated to the Catholic will Marcella Hebert, Mollie Seymour, Glenn Austin Smith, Nguyen, Phi Pictured: Alex Lane Necaise, Joshelin Sanchez, Emma Ederer, Gray, Kearns, Gabriella Nguyen, Bella Stevenson, Natalie Stafford, Taryn Aiden Casey,Tootle, Katelyn Brandon Stevenson, Justin Marie, Savannah Grady, Andrew Longoria, Crawford, and Brendon Sincer Joshua Nieto-Gomez, Kayla Coniglio, Mowrey, Turner. Third and fourth grade students from Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School Elementary Catholic Heart Sacred students from Third and fourth grade in D’Iberville enjoyed a field trip to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum to attend the time learning about They enjoyed their the Learning Rodeo on January 20. Andrew to right: left from Pictured the sport. for and love culture American Stevenson, Brayden Oates, Natalie Stafford, Joshelin Sanchez, Mollie Hebert, Necaise, Nguyen, Lane Michael Nguyen, Austin Smith, Phi Gray, Gabriella Smith, and Evolet Ederer, Stevenson, Lisa Jenkins, Emma Bella Casey, Taryn Kearns. Marchella 20 Our Lady Academy, Bay St. Louis February 24, 2017 • Gulf Pine Catholic

Our Lady Academy celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a week-long slate of activities. On Sun., Jan. 29, students dressed in their school uniforms to attend Mass at their respective parishes. On the following day, the school held a “Celebration of Vocations for Priests and Sisters”. The agenda included tours of the campus by OLA ambassadors followed by a catered luncheon and a presentation highlighting OLA’s Religious Education Program and Strategic Plan, presented by Principal Darnell Cuevas. Other activities included celebrations of the nation, the local business community and families. During Our Lady Academy’s Catholic School’s Week celebration, Larry Strohm of Woodmen Life/Woodmen of the World, Chapter 1446, donated an official United States of America flag to fly in the courtyard of the OLA campus. Also presented were new flags to replace the older ones in all classrooms, halls and offices throughout OLA. Strohm demonstrated to six 8th grade students the proper procedures to raise, lower and fold the flag. Strohm also provided the students with a lesson on flag etiquette and revering it properly. The 8th grade class was designated the responsibility for the care and daily display of “Old Glory”. The flag will be raised at 8:00 a.m. and lowered at 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The Gatorade Company announced Emma Funk of Our Lady Academy (OLA) as its 2016- 17 Gatorade Mississippi Volleyball Player of the Year. This is the second time that a volleyball player from OLA has been chosen for this award. Our Lady Academy’s Campus Ministry Club hosted a baby shower for women The award, which recognizes not only out- who depend on assistance from St. Gerard to help clothe, feed and provide general standing athletic excellence, but also high stan- items to care for their babies. dards of academic achievement and exemplary The baby shower, staged in the halls of OLA, was attended by parents, students, character on and off the field. staff and faculty. Guests were treated to fun, food, and games. The gift tables over- Funk has led the state in kills (748) along flowed with clothes from new-born to 24 months. Bundles of diapers, baby food, with 89 blocks and 34 aces. Funk, a junior, bottles, booties, and toys were other needed items donated to this worthy cause. maintains a 4.0 GPA, and has been named the OLA Senior and Campus Ministry President, Sarah Sandoz commented, “Our All-South Mississippi Player of the Year and a MaxPreps First Team Small School community service events are just one of the many things OLA strives to incorporate All-American. In addition, for the second year, Funk was awarded the Sun Herald into our lives now and in our future. We’ve hosted many for those less Player of the Year and the Clarion Ledger First Team All-State. fortunate in our community, but of all the drives, the baby and homeless ones seem “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized, but I could not have achieved this to have the most participation and success.” without my teammates at OLA and coach Mike Meyers,” said Funk. “They have St. Gerard is a pregnancy care center that offers pregnancy testing, counseling been there every step of the way, and we earned this recognition.” and guidance. Counselors develop a plan for each mother or expectant mother to Said Meyers, “We at OLA are very excited for Emma to receive this prestigious include steps to alter and improve their situation. The primary focus and goal is to honor. She is truly deserving. On the court, she is an outstanding player and com- promote human dignity through increased responsibility and self-sufficiency. St. petitor, and, off the court, she is an outstanding young lady. She embodies all that is Gerard depends heavily on donations from local businesses, charitable organiza- so special in the OLA volleyball program.” tions, churches and schools. Bunk, who is pictured with Meyers, plans to continue her volleyball career after St. Gerard services areas in Hancock and Pearl River counties. For more informa- she graduates in 2018, but for now she is looking forward to her senior season and tion or donations, contact (228) 467-2600. her last year at OLA. Gulf Pine Catholic • February 24, 2017 21 . St. Charles St. Charles Elementary School and CCD students participated in a to fundraiser support their local crisis pregnancy center. Students given were a baby bottle coin ch 31. Participants “The Day of Prayer for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Catholic Borromeo St. Charles Picayune School, bank during October, which is Respect Life Month bank during October, change spare then asked to collect Students were months leading up to the following throughout January 23, which was Legal Protection of the Unborn.” $2,000 to be donated to “Sav-A-Life” raised over that small proving in Picayune Center Pregnancy change makes a big difference. St. James School recently held its Geography At Bee. left, fifth and sixth grade students who participated, Stawarski. Taylor Clay Hilton, and Descher, Moenin, Breton Emerson Morris, Shayleen are l-r, row, front Gavin Harwell, and John Michael Moran. Knox Brogdon, Poor, Destazio, Campbell Vincent Back Row: At right, Vincent DeStazio - second place, Campbell Poor - first place, and KnoxGeography Bee on Mar Campbell will take a test to see if he qualifies to compete in the state Brogdon - third place. Our Lady Academy students participated both in Academy students participated Lady Our D.C. and through Washington Life in for the March The Pere by of Bay St. Louis, sponsored the streets Columbus Council 1522 on Le Duc Knights of January 27. OLF Elementary celebrated the 100th day of Elementary celebrated OLF Ms. grade. each by activities school with numerous by occasion the marked class grade first Broussard’s man or up as a 100 year-old having each child dress creative The second grade class used their woman. Principal T-shirt. things on a minds and put 100 Cindy Hahn said that teachers use the 100th day of as the normal routine from school to take a break math skills using games and activities they practice 100. based on the number Our Lady of Fatima Elementary, Elementary, Lady of Fatima Our Biloxi St. James Catholic School celebrated Catholic Gras-themed a Mardi with Mass and Week Schools their The students made special crafts for reception. and enjoyed king cake and grandparents parents classmates. It was a wonderful celebration! with their third Stacie Barrient’s Students from Pictured: Burroughs, Karoline Warburton, Abby grade: Addison Ladner, Meyers, Elizabeth Waters, Jordan Alvarez, Leah Bentz, Lillieann Alexander, Sarah and Megan Laville. St. James Elementary, Gulfport St. James Elementary, Maddie Prendergast, Georgia Bailey, Grace Genna, Bailey, Georgia Maddie Prendergast, Gabby Haas, Lucy Seal, Anna Kate Ivey, Powell, Ellie Julia Hoffman, and Emma Monti, fourth graders at local a in School, participated Catholic Trinity Holy 27. Students carried Life on January for March support their homemade and printed signs to show They joined all human life. the call to respect for and SSC along with the Knights OLA students from in a of Columbus, OLG parishioners, and parents a of dedication and the march, service, short prayer the unborn. for marker Holy Trinity Catholic School, Bay Catholic School, Trinity Holy St. Louis Our Lady Academy, Bay St. Louis Academy, Lady Our 22 Our Lady of Fatima Elementary, Biloxi February 24, 2017 • Gulf Pine Catholic

The National Geographic Bee is an annual geography contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The bee, held every year since 1989, is open to students in the fourth through eighth grade in participating schools from the U.S. OLF Elementary held an in-school geography bee and this year’s winners were Shane Dohrer (sixth grade - first place), Brodie Mandal (fifth grade - second place) and British Boles (fourth grade - third place). By taking first place, Shane is eligible to qualify for state competition. Shane recently took a geography test and is awaiting the results. Pictured, l-r, are British Boles (fourth grade - third As part of National Catholic Schools Week, OLF Elementary honored those place), Shane Dohrer (sixth grade - first place) and Brodie Mandal (fifth grade - individual volunteers who had generously given their time, energy, and skills to second place). assist the school. To thank them for their efforts, the faculty of OLF prepared a luncheon especially in their honor. Cindy Hahn, principal, praised the volunteers for their help at the school. “Their role in providing assistance to our teachers, staff, and students throughout the school year plays a large part Collection March 4 & 5 in the overall success of our school. We are an educational community and these individuals are a big part of our community.” she said. Pictured, l-r, are Tim Walter, principal Cindy Hahn and Greg Schruff.

It may have been 65 degrees and sunny but it sure did feel a lot like a cold day in January as OLF Elementary celebrated “Snow Day”. As the students came 2017 Black and Indian to school on January 27, they were greeted by snow falling from the sky and a special appearance by Olaf the snowman. Students were also allowed to wear Mission Collection pajamas to school. As part of this special day, students received hot chocolate www.blackandindianmission.org/nationalcollection and watched winter movies. Principal Cindy Hahn said she wanted to give the students a taste of winter right here in Mississippi. A small portion of collection pays for this advertisement. Gulf Pine Catholic February 24, 2017

23 • - - said Bill Haas, ” said Bill Laurie Pisciotta, a a Laurie Pisciotta, Left, Laurie is pictured is pictured Left, Laurie parents, with her Michele and Vincent Pisciotta. SKYE WARD BY St. Patrick, senior at was nominated, based and character her on achievement, academic Exchange Gulfport the of student Club month for February. On Feb. 7, Pisciotta read an essay to Exchange Club an essay to Exchange read On Feb. 7, Pisciotta she whether April of end the at out finds Pisciotta members on how families create hard-working adults hard-working create on how families members differ to add that leaders innovative create turn who in her essay, world. Based on the within communities ent level and even she has a chance to move on to the state students award levels these of all level; national the if they succeed, prizes to go towards their education to $10,000. range from $100 prizes that very for now she’s but level, state the to proceed will the oppor appreciate and thankful. “I really optimistic and to tunity to make connections in our community best they can be,” inspire other local leaders to be the stated. Pisciotta On January 19, St. Patrick Catholic High School Matt Buckley awarded membership cards principal Knights of of the St. Patrick to the new members Knights, my Brother Columbus Roundtable. ‟You, and the Knights of Columbus thank future our are that challenge, embracing you for the Knights of Columbus High School and College The Mississippi. of State the for Director Youth Knights of Columbus was founded by a parish What you priest in New Haven Connecticut, in 1882. was only 30 McGivney may not know is that Father of parishioners a group years old when he gathered the widows and orphans to help protect together Principal are Pictured Catholics. fellow their of Luke Roundtable Coordinator Matt Buckley, Tony Benden, Steve Haas, Father Bill Seicshnaydre, Zbysinski, Sam Hewes, JR Riojas, Sean McLeod, and Justin Pitts Ladner, Evan Smith, Christopher on recruiting information more For Eiland Stebly. men in your Catholic age high school and college contact Bill university, or parish, high school, college Haas at wdhaasbellsouth.net. St. Patrick High School, Biloxi School, High St. Patrick - This competition, and beating such beating and competition, A and 5 and On January 30, second graders at 30, second graders On January School in Elementary Resurrection Health Singing River Pascagoula visited with to visit Center and Rehabilitation Catholic in celebration of residents sang Students Week. Schools Land, This Little Light of Your Land is Mine, and Ocean, a worship song with language. In addition accompanying sign musical performance, students to their and books to residents picture read them with handmade cards. presented is pictured Packer Terriel RCS student to one of the residents. reading A Patrick Larsen was a five-year starter for Patrick Larsen was a five-year starter for Nick Dickinson was a three-year starter for Jarrett Green was a two-year starter for Resurrection Caydn Perez was a two-year starter for Resurrection perennial 6a strongholds as Biloxi and Hancock County. County. Hancock and Biloxi as strongholds 6a perennial he year His senior midfield. the in playing Resurrection of the leader scored 14 goals and had 8 assists, as the at career his playing be continuing He will midfield. College. Southwest Community for Resurrection playing defender and in the midfield year his senior scored 9 goals Nick most of his career. his playing be continuing and had 14 assists. He will college. at Southwest Community career was Jarrett and as a striker. in the midfield playing Association selected to play in the Mississippi Coaches in Clinton and scored 19 all star game on February 11 Jarrett year. senior assists his 7 with along go to goals will be continuing his playing career at Southwest College. Community 75 saves his than Goal. Caydn had more in the playing continu be will shutouts. Caydn and eight year senior College. Community Meridian at career ing his playing lar season with an 11-5-1 record, going undefeated record, going undefeated lar season with an 11-5-1 4 against Four Resurrection Catholic High School boys’ soc- High School boys’ Catholic Four Resurrection cer players signed letters of intent with Southwest College Community Meridian and College Community to continue their academic and soccer careers. population school with a student is a 1A Resurrection year Resurrection ended its regu- This of 164 students. Pictured, l-r, are Cadyn Perez, Jarrett Green, Nick Green, Jarrett Cadyn Perez, are l-r, Pictured, Dickinson and Patrick Larsen Resurrection High School, Pascagoula Resurrection Resurrection Resurrection Elementary School is doing a canned food drive to benefit our local Catholic Social Services campus had an inter-class Classes at the elementary de Paul Food Pantry. Vincent St. local pantry and our to do time cans during the collection classes used their The primary cans. the most to gather competition Logan Dylan Callahan and grade: third from are students pictured The activities. and counting sorting Kempner; from first grade: GeorgeTimothy Foster and Lola Burtt, and from second grade: Khloe Byrd, and Mary Michael Miller. Arbogast, Fiona Cunningham Avery Resurrection Elementary School, Pascagoula School, Elementary Resurrection 24 Biloxi Vietnamese Catholics usher in Year of the Rooster February 24, 2017 • Gulf Pine Catholic

Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in Biloxi held its annual Tet celebration the first weekend of February. Bishop Roger Morin celebrated Mass on Feb. 12. This year is the Year of the Rooster. Left, Father Thang Pham is pictured speaking as Bishop Morin and Deacon Gayden Harper look on. Right and below left, the bishop distributes Lucky Money to children, the purpose of which is to bring good fortune during the coming year.

Above and below right, afterwards, everyone enjoyed food, games and entertainment, including the traditional dragon dance.

Photos/Juliana Skelton